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Chapter 310 Sudden Death

Ling Dengxian used his fingers to pry open the eyelids of the infected bodies, and found nothing abnormal in the dilated pupils. By simply examining the symptoms and asking about the case history, he confirmed that the possibility of non-cardiac sudden death had been ruled out. To be precise, the direct cause of death of these deceased people was cardiac arrest.

But he didn't know the symptoms before death, and he couldn't draw any further conclusions. First, it was unlikely that he would get consent for an autopsy. Second, there were no conditions for an autopsy. Third, he didn't know how to do an autopsy because Yaye didn't teach him.

But it can be determined that it is not food poisoning with mild symptoms.

"There are no signs of struggle, but there are bloodshot eyes, and the spirit has been tortured for a certain period of time... but the process of sudden death is very short." Ling Dengxian felt a little tricky, and the knowledge he had learned was challenged. Outside the morgue, Yanwei asked carefully: "Captain Baige, can you tell me what happened?"

Ling Dengxian stood up and looked at Heijiao. The latter shook his head to indicate that he had never seen such a scene before and this was not his area of ​​expertise.

"Seven dead people... Were there no witnesses when the dead people died?" The two men walked out of the room. Ling Dengxian took off his gloves, always feeling that something was missing.

"...No, they were a group, they lived together, and they died together. There was no one else around...That's why their deaths were not discovered until yesterday at noon." Yanwei was a little sad, as there was a face she recognized among the seven dead.

"...You are preserving the bodies secretly, right? How long can you keep it secret?" Ling Dengxian glanced at the tightly sealed morgue behind him. Preserving the bodies of the infected is a very dangerous thing in itself, not to mention other things, especially when there are no sufficient countermeasures.

"The dust explosion caused by the petrification of so many corpses may not be able to be resisted by just one room. It will be very dangerous for you both in terms of speech and objective physics..."

"But what can we do? Will they care if we tell those bastards?" Wildmane Knight said indignantly, "Even if we tell them like this, they will just classify this as an ordinary death. It's normal for them. But you, you said you were experts in the infected, and I notified you yesterday, but today-"

"Avona! It was me who didn't tell them the details directly. If there is any problem, it is my fault." Yanwei winked at Huimao.

Grayhair immediately pulled Wildmane away, "Avona, we are the ones asking for help from others. I know you are angry about your dealings with them...get the facts straight."

Heijiao moved inconspicuously to protect the two people.

Wildmane Knight quickly calmed down, but did not let himself be dragged away. He apologized honestly: "I'm sorry, I was impulsive. I'm sorry, I won't speak nonsense again."

Ling Dengxian didn't pay much attention to it. He was thinking about something. He didn't listen to what Wildmane Knight said. Flametail Knight carefully answered the question he asked before: "Population screening... The next population census of the infected in Plot Zero will be at the beginning of the Special Tournament, which means that it can be preserved for at most a week... less than a week."

"We don't have that much time." Huang shook her head worriedly. She had just checked the corpses' source petrification. "According to experience, they won't last more than three days in their current state. Even if the corpses are smoothly source petrified without causing a dust explosion, it's still not something you can handle. And if one of them causes a dust explosion..."

"…Is there no other way?"

Huang subconsciously looked at Ling Dengxian, she wanted to seek his advice as the captain. The latter was staring at Yanwei, she was a little worried that Baige would make an inappropriate decision due to his lack of experience.

"Huang, you just said that you have experience in dealing with the corpses of infected people... In your opinion, under the current conditions, how long can the corpses be safely preserved?" Ling Dengxian met her gaze and asked.

"Oh, well, if there's no violent diffusion reaction, it'll be three days at most. And if we consider the worst case scenario... the sooner we deal with it, the better, even if we have to bury it underground."

Nightingale also nodded. She had just conducted a preliminary examination on the people who had contact with the deceased and said that it had nothing to do with potential hidden infectious diseases.

"...Captain Yanwei, the body cannot provide any clues at the moment. Based on the experience of the relevant members, I suggest that we deal with it as soon as possible... Let's stop for a day. Do you have any ideas about the investigation of the cause of death? After all, you know more about the local area than we do." Ling asked after thinking carefully.

"Our idea... no matter how hard we tried to find out where they lived, we found nothing. Our companions were injured in the previous conflict with the No Helmet Alliance, so we are very short of manpower now..." Flame Tail felt that something was wrong and quickly explained, "You helped us out before, and you seem to be much more capable than us, so we would like to ask you to do us a favor and stay with us at night to see if we can find anything. You are stronger and more reliable."

In the end, the Zarak girl also lost her confidence. After all, Rhodes Island could choose to stay out of this matter. Although they were all infected, Casimir's attitude was still somewhat different, so they would not take the risk.

Ling Dengxian understood what Yanwei meant, and also understood the mood of carefully maintaining the dignity of his own independence, so he nodded and said, "I understand, but let me make it clear first, you'd better prepare for the worst, and also deal with the bodies. You can only stay for one more day at most, and then I will be responsible for sending them out of the city and ensuring their safety."

"Okay! Thank you!" Yanwei bowed to him again in surprise, while Ling Dengxian looked at Heijiao and Huang. Neither of them had any objections. It was rather that this was the first time they had dealt with the problem of infected people since coming to Casimir, and it was also a possible armed action carried out under the leadership of Baige.

They approved of Bai Ge's previous performance, thinking for himself, seeking advice from those who are good at it and have experience, and negotiating calmly. He didn't look like someone who would conflict with the person in power on a plot of land.

Ling Dengxian himself actually didn't like this behavior pattern, but since he had the responsibility of captain, he couldn't bring the casualness of his personal actions into his current thinking and actions.

He promised Kal'tsit that he would be responsible for the lives of every team member.

"Well, Brother Jiao, please contact Xinhuo and Shuangye to come to the West District. It's time to work. I will pick them up. You can also move with us tonight, okay?"

"Okay, leave it to me." Heijiao nodded.

"Huang, send Nightingale to Lin Guang's house. Nightingale, don't act willfully. Your safety is guaranteed there. I will contact Lin Guang right away and ask her to pick you up."

"No." Nightingale shook her head, "You don't have a proper medical operator."

"I'm here, trust me."

Ling Dengxian rubbed her head, and she closed her eyes and muttered, "But... yes, your strength is also limited..."

"So I will keep moving forward. If you are unhappy or worried about me, I will try to be safe next time. I have made a promise before, and I cannot betray the trust of Shining and Lin Guang."

Nightingale touched the spot on her head that Ling Dengxian had just touched. She seemed to be thinking about something seriously. Before leaving, she suddenly turned around and said, "White Dove."

"what happened?"

"If you hadn't made the promise to Lin Guang and the others, would you still care about me so much?"