Chapter 934: Chapter 466: Blood Vein Rock Comprehensive Surgery Bed (2)

But after inspection, a noticeable disappointment appeared on her face, as if it wasn’t what she was searching for.

Xia Nan keenly observed the change in expression of his temporary captain, and his thoughts subtly linked this behavior with her sudden decision to interrupt her vacation and take up the bounty to head to Twin Ocean.

The reason was the same as Edson’s, both discovered Otherworld-created objects on the black market, but why the disappointment?

Or rather, what is she truly searching for?

Regarding this, he had directly asked her before, and Lorin did not answer.

Now, her strange reaction to this surgical table made Xia Nan have some guesses in his heart.

"So, are these buildings and items all from the Ancient Ruins mentioned in the commission?"

Aken scratched his bald head, muttering in confusion.

"Possibly?" Hai Yin turned her head to glance at the nearby half-remaining tower, equally puzzled on her face, "After all, these things are not something villagers living here could build, never heard anyone mentioning them before."

"Apparently they’ve suddenly appeared recently, no idea if they’re related to those Sha Hua Fishmen."

The task information from the Association has stated that suspected Ancient Ruins appeared near Twin Canyon, and now seeing these Exotic Realm-styled buildings and creations in the void, it’s natural to associate.

But the information collected remains limited, and such discussions obviously yield no results.

After carefully inspecting the surroundings again, they plan to leave and delve further.

Without attribute panel-provided information, none among the few present were proper doctors, making it so that besides Xia Nan, others didn’t notice the special effect of the surgical table.

Xia Nan hesitated slightly.

The existence of the attribute panel is a secret he absolutely cannot reveal; he certainly won’t speak rashly to disclose to his temporary teammates the peculiarity of the surgical table in front, as it would greatly increase the risk of exposure.

On the other hand, he’s not a doctor, ordinarily has no need for surgeries, and given the table’s size and weight, he couldn’t possibly carry it with him.

With the "Tear of Spring Breath" in hand, even if healing is needed, the Equipment Enchantment’s two spells are more than sufficient.

Practically speaking, except for selling money, this surgical table serves no actual use to Xia Nan.

But like "search and destroy" games of the past life, in circumstances of ample backpack capacity, sufficient time, and absence of danger, encountering such undoubtedly valuable rare items, who could resist leaving them behind?

Thinking it through, and slightly organizing his words internally, he finally spoke out:

"I suspect this thing might not be simple."

Having been on the Vengeance Blade for so many days, Xia Nan’s persona in his teammates’ minds has gradually been clarified.

A strong yet silent and cold swordsman with perception ability sharper than even Druid Hai Yin.

In such a context, as long as he didn’t foolishly specify the surgical table’s detailed effects, merely hinting at its noteworthy presence wouldn’t stir any unnecessary trouble. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Indeed, upon hearing Xia Nan’s words, the others who were about to leave immediately directed their attention back to the surgical table before them without a shred of doubt.

Buzz—

Green light gathered on the magic wand in Hai Yin’s hand.

She didn’t use any special spell, merely gathering magic particles, then pointed her wand forward.

The green glow floated out gently, then turned into countless rapidly dissipating light dots mid-air.

One could see, around the surgical table lying quietly in the corner, there seemed to exist some kind of invisible force field in the air, causing the naturally falling and disappearing magic glow to suddenly become chaotic upon nearing the table.

"Certainly not an ordinary item."

Hai Yin slightly furrowed her brow, carefully observing the trajectory of the magic glow’s surge.

"This torture table must have some special effect; otherwise, the magic particles around it wouldn’t behave in this manner."

If Xia Nan hadn’t reminded, they might have indeed missed this hidden discovery.

Nodding toward Xia Nan, Lorin pondered for a moment, then decided:

"This thing is too heavy, and now’s not the time to transport it."

"Later, let’s clear up what’s happening in the canyon, then move it onto the ship for thorough study."

Upon hearing this, Xia Nan’s expression remained unchanged, though he internally breathed a sigh of relief.

Meanwhile, calculating potential sales value upon returning to Suo Yu Bay, he moved his steps to maintain formation, following his teammates forward.

As expected, they found no survivors in the living area.

Just like on Wild Rabbit Island, where a ruined fishing village was massacred, the islanders’ supposedly ransacked life supplies were left untouched in place, yet the bodies disappeared, leaving only bloody drag marks on the ground.

It’s predictable that at this moment, in some large pit temporarily dug in Twin Canyon, these residents’ bodies are being piled up.

Lorin’s expression was icy.

Perhaps due to her adventurer identity, she cared not for the happenings outside of the task, but ultimately, she was human.

Faced with these nauseating, disgusting aberrations slaughtering her kind, any shred of empathy would render her heart in disturbance.

Not letting emotions sway her reasoning, she instructed her teammates to carefully inspect the surroundings.

Precisely because of this, Xia Nan managed to notice some peculiar aspects in the void’s living area.

No bodies found, yet traces of fighting were evident:

One could see a simple fish spear leaning against a wall, its handle smeared with dark brown fingerprints and splattered brown-red blood; a blunted sickle blade lay on the ground, its edge stained with crimson flesh and human skin and hair.

Beyond drag marks, the ground bore small pits from foot thrusts, as well as impressions from knees and elbows.

Those with relatively dull senses or lack combat experience might find nothing peculiar, attributing these to traces left by villagers fighting Fishmen.

But with careful observation and slight thought, one could discern the subtleties within.

Most notably, the grass forks and sickles stained with brown-red blood.

Keep in mind, Sha Hua Fishmen’s blood is fluorescent blue.

Regarding this, any adventurer with combat experience against such creatures knows well.

This means the injuries these fish spears and sickles caused weren’t to Fishmen, but to others, quite likely the villagers themselves—Sha Hua Fishmen’s weapons wouldn’t be so crude.

Aside from drag marks, the impressions left during human grappling on ground also support this.

"So, the villagers here were already slaughtering each other before the Fishmen attack?"

Sasha’s furry tail swayed gently, expressing confusion.

"Judging from the scene’s traces, yes." Hai Yin nodded lightly, "But also possible there’s other circumstances."

"Such as pirates passing by attacking these Twin Canyon residents, but before claiming loot, they were in turn attacked by Fishmen."

"One more thing." Conceiving ever-more peculiarity, Lorin added.

"To my knowledge, this village in Twin Canyon has over a hundred years of history, consistently stable, no extreme events occurred."

"They couldn’t suddenly engage in self-slaughter, and coincidentally as we received the task at this time."

"I suspect the villagers’ abnormal actions might relate to those buildings we saw on the way."

"Perhaps something affected their minds."

If Lorin’s guess is correct, those inexplicably frenzied Saw-tooth Shark Fish Swarm encountered in the storm earlier also seems plausible.

However...

As he pondered, suddenly, a low grating "gurgle" echoed from the corridor entrance ahead, interrupting Xia Nan’s thoughts.