Great Doctor Without Borders

Chapter 1234 Have You Ever Killed Someone?

  Xu Chunliang silently recalled the last scene he saw Zheng Pei'an on the overpass. When he was talking to him, Zheng Pei'an's mental state was already very abnormal. There are many ways to control a person's consciousness. I wonder what method the mastermind behind the scenes used?

Xu Chunliang looked at the screens at the side. One of the screens showed a CT scan of Zheng Pei'an's head. Although Xu Chunliang was not familiar with imaging, he felt familiar with the film. He thought of Mr. Ye. Mr. Ye had a mass in his skull formed by worm eggs and was diagnosed with a brain tumor by the hospital. Later, he helped Mr. Ye get rid of his pain.

This film of Zheng Pei'an is somewhat similar to the CT film of Mr. Ye, but Zheng Pei'an has more brain lesions. Could it be that he was also forced to take poison like Sanyin Nao-Shi Wan? If so, it can explain his series of abnormal behaviors before his death.

The two forensic doctors who were performing a craniotomy exclaimed at the same time. Xu Chunliang looked closely and saw dozens of densely packed black insects crawling out from the opening of Zheng Pei'an's skull. Each insect was the size of a sesame seed, and some of them even had wings, flapping their wings as if they were about to fly.

Although the two forensic doctors were highly skilled and knowledgeable, it was the first time they had seen such a strange scene.

Xu Chunliang shouted: "Ice!"

Liu Haiyu, who was standing by, was the first to react. He grabbed the ice bucket next to him and poured it decisively on the opening of Zheng Pei'an's head.

Xu Chunliang said: "Brain-eating worms! The most suitable environment for survival is the human body. They like to suck the brain. They drill into the nostrils and lay eggs and hatch in the brain."

Everyone was horrified when they heard this, and the two forensic doctors subconsciously took a step back. Liu Haiyu still felt it was not enough, so he found an ice bucket and poured ice on it.

Dr. Li asked, “What should we do?”

Xu Chunliang said: "It's not a big problem. Their activity will decrease as the ambient temperature drops. If it is lower than the normal body temperature of the human body, they will not survive for more than 24 hours."

Xu Jiaxuan thought of a solution: "Freeze the body first, no need to take risks."

After Zheng Pei'an's body was frozen and sealed, the autopsy room was disinfected. After all the personnel involved in the autopsy were strictly sterilized, they went to the small conference room to continue the discussion.

Everyone looked at Xu Chunliang. Dr. Li asked curiously, "Excuse me, you just said that the worm is called a brain-eating worm?"

Xu Chunliang nodded and said, "I also read about this in ancient medical books. It is difficult for this kind of insect to survive alone in nature. Generally speaking, it is artificially bred. It was once a secret technique of some sects in ancient times."

Another forensic doctor asked, "How could anyone keep such a vicious thing?"

Liu Haiyu said: "I have heard of this. There is a Five Poison Sect that specializes in raising and cultivating poisonous creatures to harm people."

Xu Jiaxuan asked, "You read this in a martial arts novel, right?"

Liu Haiyu scratched his head in embarrassment, realizing that it was a bit embarrassing to tell such anecdotes in front of professionals.

Xu Chunliang said: "What is written in martial arts novels may not be untrue. Have you ever heard of planting Gu?"

Several people nodded at the same time.

Xu Chunliang said: "It can be regarded as a kind of Gu worm. After being parasitized by this worm in the brain, as they continue to lay eggs and absorb nutrients from the brain, people will become mentally disordered. A skilled Gu Master can even precisely manipulate the brain area where the Gu worm is parasitic to control the host's behavior and issue various instructions."

Xu Jiaxuan thought to himself, my son knows so much. He was proud of him, but also a little puzzled. Could it be that all these are the unique skills passed down from our Xu family? Thinking of his father who had passed away, Xu Jiaxuan felt sad. It was all my fault. I had implicated the old man.

Liu Haiyu asked, "You mean, Zheng Pei'an is being controlled by someone?"

Xu Chunliang nodded. Zheng Pei'an should have tried to fight the poisonous insect, but he still failed. He looked at his father. What kind of opponent did Old Xu provoke? At the same time, he had a question in his mind: how did Chen Biyuan die? Is there any connection between this series of events and the crystal pendant?

After leaving the secret command center, the father and son returned to the funeral home. Xu Jiaxuan did not drive in immediately, but stopped the car at the door, lit a cigarette, and whispered: "I plan to cremate your grandfather's body tomorrow and then escort his ashes back to Dongzhou. I don't want to make a big fuss, so that the old man can rest in peace as soon as possible."

Xu Chunliang said: "You decide."

Xu Jiaxuan sighed and said, "I am sorry for you."

Xu Chunliang said: "I just want to find the mastermind as soon as possible."

"I want, too."

Xu Chunliang stared into his father's eyes: "You don't even know who you have offended, do you?"

Xu Jiaxuan said, "There is probably a direction, Chunliang. What I am most worried about now is your safety. They will definitely deal with you. You must be more careful."

Xu Chunliang sneered and said, "Then let them come over."

Xu Jiaxuan hesitated for a moment and said, "I have asked Lao Liu to recommend you to join our department."

Xu Chunliang said disdainfully: "I'm not interested."

Xu Jiaxuan said, "I'm not asking you to do anything. I'm just giving you a special identity in this way. This is not just to protect you. If, I mean if, you get into any trouble, this secret identity is like a gold medal of immunity from death." Xu Chunliang understood what he meant and asked, "What if I kill someone?"

Xu Jiaxuan said: "It depends on who you are going to kill. If you meet someone who should be killed, this identity is equivalent to a license to kill."

Xu Chunliang asked: "Have you ever killed anyone?"

Xu Jiaxuan was silent for a moment and nodded: "Chunliang, I'll leave Grandpa's affairs to you."

"What? Are you planning to leave?" Xu Chunliang frowned. Although he knew that Xu Jiaxuan must have a reason for leaving, he still felt that it was a bit inhumane for a son to leave before waiting for his father's funeral.

Xu Jiaxuan said: "Let's go tonight. I have a mission."

Xu Chunliang keenly sensed his intention: "Do you already know who did it?"

Xu Jiaxuan shook his head: "No, I have a mission and can't delay for too long."

Xu Chunliang said: "Can't you wait until grandpa's funeral is over before leaving?"

Xu Jiaxuan said, "No." He extinguished the cigarette butt and threw it into the trash can beside him. He stretched out his hands and patted Xu Chunliang on the shoulders: "You have grown up. I believe you are capable of facing this world alone. I am sorry that you have to endure so much. I am sorry that I could not grow up with you."

Xu Chunliang has never been interested in sentimental words, but this time he was actually a little moved. He knew very well that Xu Changshan’s death was a great blow to Xu Jiaxuan. Xu Jiaxuan’s hasty departure might be related to the old man’s death, or maybe he just wanted to carry out a secret mission, but Xu Chunliang suddenly had a feeling that Xu Jiaxuan would probably not come back for a long time.

Xu Jiaxuan only told Xu Chunliang about his departure this time. Before leaving, he also expressed his attitude towards the distribution of the old man's inheritance. All of Xu Changshan's property was divided fairly into three parts and shared equally by the three siblings. This even included the shop that the old man bought in the name of Xu Chunliang. Xu Jiaxuan's original intention was to avoid disputes as much as possible, and he also believed in his son's vision and ability.

Although the old man had expressed many times during his lifetime that he wanted to leave all his property to his beloved grandson, Xu Jiaxuan thought this was inappropriate.

Xu Chunliang had no objection. He was not short of money, and his two aunts had the same inheritance rights.

After Xu Jiaxuan left, Xu Chunliang took care of his grandfather's cremation procedures. As for the funeral, the ashes were brought back to Dongzhou for burial.

Lu Ming returned to Dongzhou first to help with the preparations. Xu Chunliang would not be able to escort his grandfather's ashes back until the afternoon after the cremation, and Lu Qi would accompany him throughout the journey.

Although Xu Chunliang repeatedly explained, the news of his grandfather's death still spread like wildfire. First, Gao Xinhua called. It was true that Zheng Peian had resigned from Changxing, but the police still had to go to his unit for a routine investigation. Gao Xinhua therefore learned that Grandpa Xu and Zheng Peian had died one after another. Gao Xinhua was very sad after confirming the news with Xu Chunliang, and he notified his grandfather who was in Beijing.

Ever since the news spread, Xu Chunliang's phone has hardly stopped ringing.

When his grandfather's body was sent for cremation, Xu Chunliang sat quietly in the waiting area. Su Qing and Zhen Chun were responsible for accompanying his two aunts. The children of his eldest aunt Xu Jiaan had not arrived yet, so they were asked to go directly to Dongzhou.

Xu Chunliang looked at the information on the LED signboard. His grandfather was gone just like that. Such a kind and generous old man gave all his love to his precious grandson, but he suffered such a tragic fate. What made Xu Chunliang feel upset was that this was not an accident but a conspiracy. He would not let it go and he would not let anyone involved in this conspiracy go.

Lu Qi reminded Xu Chunliang that someone was coming. Xu Chunliang looked up and saw that it was Zhou Deming. Zhou Deming was Zhen Chun's boyfriend. He hurried over after hearing about this.

Zhou Deming came to Xu Chunliang, held his hand and said, "Chunliang, I just got the news this morning, why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Xu Chunliang said: "I don't plan to hold a grand ceremony. I will take Grandpa's ashes back to Dongzhou immediately after cremation."

Zhou Deming said: "My dad is waiting for news, so I'll tell him."

Xu Chunliang said: "Secretary Zhou is so busy at work, please don't disturb him."

Zhou Deming said: "That won't work, he will definitely go there."

At this time, another person came. It was Sui Dongjun, a professor from Nanjiang University. Sui Dongjun glanced at Xu Chunliang and went straight to Xu Jiawen.

Xu Jiawen blamed himself entirely for the deaths of his father and Zheng Pei'an, and has been in deep self-blame for the past two days.

Sui Dongjun comforted her for a few words, and suddenly heard someone behind him say, "Professor Sui, can we chat for a few minutes?"

Sui Dongjun looked up and saw that it was Xu Chunliang's friend Lu Qi.

Sui Dongjun smiled and said, "Sure, what can I help you with?"

Lu Qi pointed to an empty place not far away, and Sui Dongjun followed him there.

Lu Qi handed his business card to Sui Dongjun. Sui Dongjun took the card and looked at it. Only then did he realize that Lu Qi was also a policeman.

(End of this chapter)