Bone Diviner.

Summary

The narrative discusses a mystical skill called bone reading, focusing on the examination of a deceased woman's body. The observer notes unusual physical traits, particularly a soft area behind the earlobe, suggesting potential poisoning. After collaborating with Officer Yang and a forensic doctor, they use a hairdryer to soften the corpse's ear for examination. Upon extracting a cotton swab from the ear, they discover dark stains and silvery-white granules identified as mercury, indicating the woman was poisoned through her ear. The discussion raises questions about the method and circumstances of her poisoning, suggesting it was executed stealthily, leading to rapid death.

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