svetikya Chapter 252
Chapter 252
The further you go into the cave, the more damp and cold it is, as if it is going to wrap you up tightly. The searchlight in your hand emits a faint light, which makes you look particularly small and fragile in this dark environment. The light flickers, as if it will be swallowed up by the endless darkness at any time, which makes people feel scared.
A mysterious light flickers on the cave wall, which is sometimes bright and sometimes dim, adding a bit of weird atmosphere to the whole cave.
The ground is rugged and covered with stones of various strange shapes. Some stones are like hideous monsters, rushing towards them with their teeth and claws; some are like twisted human faces, with expressions of pain or despair, which are creepy. Every step you take, the stones under your feet will make a crisp sound, which is in sharp contrast to the silence around you. The sound echoes in the cave, making a dull echo, as if warning them that there is a huge danger hidden here.
The two walked forward cautiously with light steps, full of vigilance. Zhang Xing held the weapon tightly in his hand, and the cold touch made him feel a little relieved. His eyes were like torches, like two sharp swords, which seemed to be able to penetrate all obstacles in the darkness. His breathing was steady and deep, and every breath was accompanied by a sense of power, showing his inner calmness and calmness.
Geng Jianhui walked beside him, leaning forward slightly, like a cheetah ready to pounce on its prey at any time. His eyes flashed with determination and courage, as if no difficulties could stop him from moving forward. He stared at the darkness ahead, not letting go of any subtle movement, and was always ready to deal with possible dangers.
The footsteps of the two echoed in the silent passage, which seemed particularly clear. Every step was cautious. As they continued to go deeper into the passage, the atmosphere around them became more and more tense. However, Zhang Xing and Geng Jianhui were not affected by this tense atmosphere. They remained highly alert and moved forward step by step.
However, although the two had walked for a long time, they still failed to find any valuable clues. The stone cave was filled with an unsettling atmosphere of silence, and the strange scene was even more frightening, but even so, Zhang Xing still had no intention of retreating. He knew that the truth was often hidden in the most inconspicuous places, and only by persistent exploration could the veil of this mysterious place be unveiled.
And Geng Jianhui's eyes revealed a firm belief that he would never give up. He firmly believed that as long as they kept moving forward, they would be able to find the clues they needed. This persistence and perseverance kept the two people moving forward in this unknown environment.
After walking for a while, both of them felt a little tired, and they sat down to rest on a mound of earth deep in the stone cave. There was an old smell around the mound, as if it had existed for a long time. Zhang Xing leaned against the wall of the cave, closed his eyes slightly, and tried to calm his thoughts. Geng Jianhui sat aside, holding a searchlight in his hand, casually illuminating the surrounding environment.
Suddenly, Geng Jianhui accidentally moved his body and suddenly felt something under his feet. The thing made a slight sound. He was startled and his body shook involuntarily. He almost fell down. He quickly stabilized his body and shone the searchlight under his feet.
When the light illuminated his feet, he was so scared that his face turned pale. Under his feet, there was a piece of broken bone!
Zhang Xing was startled by Geng Jianhui's reaction and his body trembled slightly. He quickly stood up and walked to Geng Jianhui's side in two steps. When his eyes fell on the broken bones in the pile of mud, his face became solemn in an instant.
Zhang Xing stared at the broken bones, and his brows were frowned into a deep "川" character.
"This is a human bone, and judging from the shape and size, it should be a broken bone of the human leg."
"This... human bone?" After hearing Zhang Xing's explanation, Geng Jianhui's voice trembled a little, with a trace of unconcealable fear.
Zhang Xing remained silent, his brows knitted, his eyes deep as the abyss. He knew that the appearance of this broken bone was not accidental. He gently picked up the broken bone, carefully placed it in the palm of his hand, and observed it carefully.
He noticed that the surface of the broken bone was a little rough, as if it had been worn or hit. This wear mark made him wonder. He began to think about what caused this situation. An ominous premonition surged in his heart, and an inexplicable tension filled the air.
Zhang Xing pondered for a while, and said to Geng Jianhui: "Team leader, since there is a human leg bone here, it means that there may be other parts of the bones nearby. Let's look for it again."
Geng Jianhui nodded, he's eyes revealed a firm look. After the two looked at each other, they began to search near the mound.
The light of the searchlight shuttled through the darkness, illuminating every corner. Their heartbeats were clearly audible in the silent stone cave, and the tense atmosphere filled the air.
The two carefully turned over the stones and soil on the mound, and every movement was extremely cautious, for fear of breaking any important clues.
Suddenly, Zhang Xing's hand touched a hard object, and his heart tightened. He quickly used his hand to push away the soil. When he saw that thing, a fear surged in his heart.
In his hand, it turned out to be another piece of human bone.
"Team leader, there are more here!" Zhang Xing's voice trembled a little.
Geng Jianhui hurried over. When he saw the broken bones in Zhang Xing's hand, his face became more solemn. The two continued to search under the mound. After a while, they found more human bones.
Some of these broken bones are big, some are small, some are incomplete, and some are still relatively intact. The two were filled with shock and fear. They didn't know what happened here and why there were so many broken bones.
"What is going on? Why are there so many broken bones here?" Geng Jianhui's voice was full of doubts.
Zhang Xing frowned and thought about the possibilities.
"These broken bones seem to have some connection with the skeletons we met before. Team leader, please help me guard the surroundings. I want to check these broken bones carefully."
Geng Jianhui nodded immediately with a serious expression.
In the dim and damp stone cave, the flashlight beams of Zhang Xing and Geng Jianhui intertwined, illuminating the pile of mysterious bone fragments. The light penetrated the darkness and made the broken bones clearly visible.
Zhang Xing squatted down carefully, as if facing an extremely precious and mysterious cultural relic. His eyes revealed concentration and sharpness, and every subtle movement was full of caution.
He first carefully observed the color of the bone fragments. Under the weak flashlight, the fragments showed a grayish white color, like ancient parchment, exuding a creepy atmosphere.
He gently turned the larger fragment in his hand and carefully observed its color changes from all angles. He noticed that the grayish white fragment was not uniform, and some places appeared slightly darker, as if they had undergone different degrees of erosion. This reminded him of the forensic course he took in college.
In that course, the teacher had explained in detail the possible color changes of human bones in different environments. Generally speaking, when human bones are buried for a period of time, they will gradually turn grayish white due to the precipitation and oxidation of minerals. However, if the environment in which the bones are located is special, such as being affected by acidic substances or other chemicals, the color may change. In addition, factors such as high temperature and humidity may also cause bone discoloration.
Zhang Xing compared the bone fragments in his hand with the knowledge he had learned, and he was more and more sure that these fragments were likely to be human bones. Because the color characteristics of these fragments were consistent with what he learned in class, it further increased the possibility that they came from humans.
Then, Zhang Xing began to study the texture of the bone fragments. He placed one of the fragments in his palm and looked at it carefully. The fragment was light yellow, with some blood and meat residue on it. He gently touched the surface of the fragment with his fingers and felt a rough and solid texture.
He continued to touch the surface of the fragment with his fingers, feeling its texture and hardness. The surface of the fragment was not smooth, with some subtle textures, like traces left by the years. These textures reminded him of the lines of human skin, as if this was the shell that once wrapped muscles and blood.
He gently pressed the fragment and found that it had a certain hardness, but it was not completely hard and unbendable. This texture is consistent with the characteristics of human bones. Human bones have a certain strength to support the weight of the body and a certain toughness to adapt to the movement of the body. He imagined what kind of pressure and distortion this bone might have endured before he died, and couldn't help but feel in awe of the tenacity of life.
Zhang Xing picked up another fragment and compared their textures. He found that although the textures of these fragments were slightly different, they generally met the characteristics of human bones. Some fragments are thicker and may come from larger bones; while others are thinner and fragile, they may come from smaller bones or joints. By observing these differences, he can infer the parts and functions of these bone fragments.
After determining the color of the bone fragmentsAfter the texture matched that of human bones, Zhang Xing began to carefully observe the shape and size of each bone. He focused the beam of the flashlight on a larger fragment and carefully observed its outline and structure.
This fragment was in the shape of a long bone, slightly thicker at one end and slightly thinner at the other end, with a certain arc in the middle. He recalled the structure of human bones. Long bones are usually the main bones of human limbs, with the function of supporting the body and movement. The shape and size of this fragment are very similar to the long bones of the human body, which further confirmed his guess.
Zhang Xing picked up another smaller fragment and found that it was shaped like a bone at a joint. He carefully observed the surface of the fragment and found that there were some tiny bumps and depressions on it. These structures were consistent with the characteristics of bones at human joints. He imagined the position of these fragments in the complete human skeleton and tried to restore the body structure to which these bones once belonged.
Then, he used a flashlight to illuminate the surroundings. The light penetrated the darkness and clearly showed the surrounding environment in front of him. In order to further determine the source of these bone fragments, Zhang Xing began to observe the fracture of the bones. He carefully picked up a larger bone fragment and carefully observed the edge of its fracture.
The edges of the fracture were not neat, showing an irregular shape, as if torn apart by some powerful force. This indicated that the bone was not broken naturally, but was affected by external force. Zhang Xing frowned, and an ominous premonition surged in his heart. He imagined the possible causes of this fracture, was it a violent blow, a fall, or other unknown factors?
Each possibility made him shudder. Then, he picked up another fragment and carefully observed the details on it. Suddenly, he noticed some tiny scratches on the bones, which seemed to be left during the dismemberment process. Zhang Xing's heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and the terrible word "dismemberment" appeared in his mind again.
If these bones were really left by dismemberment, then they would be the same as the previous dismembered skeleton, which means that they had encountered roughly the same experience.
Zhang Xing focused on the work at hand and meticulously classified each bone fragment carefully. He carefully divided them into various types according to the size, shape and structural characteristics of the bones.
First, he grouped the longer bone fragments together because they were similar in length and shape and might belong to the limbs of the human body.
Next, he put the bone fragments at the joints in another pile, which were crucial to understanding how the bones were connected. Then, he picked out some smaller fragments and put them aside because they might come from other parts of the bones and require more in-depth observation and analysis.
During the classification process, Zhang Xing always maintained a high level of vigilance, his eyes as sharp as an eagle's, constantly comparing the shapes and structural features of different fragments. Each fragment was like a puzzle waiting for him to solve. Suddenly, his eyes stopped on a few fragments, and the edges of these fragments could fit perfectly! What does this mean?
This means that they are likely from the same body! This discovery made Zhang Xing excited.
He tried to piece these fragments together, hoping to restore the complete bone structure. Each splicing was a challenge that required patience and carefulness, but Zhang Xing did not back down at all. As the splicing work progressed, he became more and more convinced that these fragments could indeed form several complete skeletons.
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