Chapter 602 Flower of Blood and Bone·Human Bone Factory
The two continued to walk forward, with the female forensic doctor in front and Xia Xiu behind.
Female forensic doctor Lisa's steps were slightly slow, but she looked around seriously.
When the workers nearby saw Lisa, they immediately lowered their heads and continued working as usual. As for Xia Xiu behind her, they thought they were just the usual guests, so they didn't pay much attention.
The two passed through the gloomy hall that required light to see, and came to the sunny display area.
The abandoned factory no longer looked so scary in the morning light. Sunlight poured in through the broken windows, casting a faint golden glow inside the factory.
However, the scenes and furnishings inside are full of weirdness and uneasiness.
Workers in white work clothes mechanically carried the skulls, their figures moving through the dim factory like silent ghosts.
These workers were wearing white work clothes, with masks covering most of their faces, leaving only a pair of dull eyes exposed.
Their eyes were empty and lifeless, as if they were indifferent to everything around them.
Every worker's movements seemed mechanical and stiff, as if they had long been accustomed to this gruesome work.
The surrounding cement floor is covered with sacks, and processed skulls are neatly placed on the sacks.
Just like the skulls seen in the hall before, every skull here is as white as new, with a smooth surface, without a trace of residual tissue or blood.
The small cracks between the bone seams are clearly visible, as if they were carefully carved works of art.
The sunlight shines on these skulls, reflecting a faint luster, which looks extremely dazzling.
The workers carried the skulls nonchalantly, as if they were ordinary cargo. A worker lowered his head and bent down, carefully placed a skull into a sack, and then tied the mouth of the sack tightly with skillful and cold movements.
Another worker selected a few skulls from the pile of skulls and placed them on the workbench aside, ready for further processing.
The tools and chemicals on the workbench are neatly arranged, and each piece exudes a cold professional atmosphere.
The ultrasonic cleaner makes a low buzzing sound and completely removes the fine dirt on the surface of the skull.
Several skulls are soaked in a chemical sterilization tank, and the powerful disinfectant makes their surfaces shine faintly.
Finally, workers soaked the skull in a special solution that made the bone stronger and also gave it a subtle sheen.
The surrounding environment is quiet and depressing, with only the whispers of workers communicating in low voices and the sound of tools operating echoing in the air.
The air is filled with the smell of disinfectant, mixed with the faint smell of blood, making people feel extremely uncomfortable.
All the furnishings in the factory and the busy workers all silently tell the horror of this place.
Skulls, sacks, tool tables and the cold eyes of the workers weave together a creepy picture.
Xia Xiu's eyes swept over these skulls and workers, and a special luster flashed in his eyes.
His expression and posture are unpredictable, mysterious and unfathomable, as if he is thinking about something important.
Lisa looked particularly nervous. She glanced at the head of the family in front of her from time to time, carefully trying to figure out what he was thinking, for fear of making any oversights.
"You should come to this factory often. I think everyone here knows you."
Xia Xiu suddenly spoke, his tone calm but with a hint of exploration.
Lisa's heart trembled, she nodded quickly, and answered cautiously:
"The area around Isati is full of activities of our Brotherhood, a branch of the White Insect Secret Cult. I am responsible for the sub-business of the Brotherhood. , there is actually only one organ node in Isati, and that is my place. Our real business in Isati is the human bone industry, and the human bone factory is our main business."
Her words. There was a hint of uneasiness in his expression, and his eyes were wandering, as if he was weighing how to answer to satisfy Xia Xiu.
Xia Xiu nodded slightly, as if he was not surprised by the answer.
Xia Xiu glanced at the workers and skulls again, and then said:
"The people here are ordinary people, and they don't seem to have anything strange implanted in them. In other words, they work here voluntarily, not under coercion."
Lisa took over Xia Xiu's words contained a hint of complicated emotions in his tone.
“Yes, they are voluntary, they are the third generation of human bone dealers in the factory. In fact, before the White Insect Secret Cult came here, there were many human bone factories standing here. These evils are not caused by us. It’s because they exist here.”
The female forensic doctor continued to explain to Xia Xiu, her brows slightly furrowed, showing a hint of helplessness.
“It is not easy to obtain skeletal specimens. Taking the Federation as an example, most corpses are immediately buried or cremated. Corpses donated for scientific purposes often end up on the dissection table, or their bones are buried. The saws cut them into pieces, and sometimes they were looted into the more profitable medical transplant industry.”
There was a hint of helplessness in her eyes, and she clasped her hands together, as if she was trying to control her emotions.
“We are just following the already existing system, and these workers are just continuing the work of their ancestors, we are just...”
“So, you are just continuing this here. The chain of crime has not changed its nature. It has only become more secretive and efficient."
Female forensic doctor Lisa suddenly felt as if she had been choked and felt extremely uncomfortable, but she did not dare to show anything, so she could only continue with a look of resentment:
"There is a huge demand for human bones in the world."
She tried to keep her voice steady and continued to explain:
"Medical and biological researchers need human bones for anatomical research , to understand the structure and function of the human body; in medical education, students can better master anatomy and other orthopedic knowledge by actually operating and observing human bones, such as the dental industry now throughout Terra; in criminal investigations, forensic doctors use human bones To determine the identity of the deceased, and their rich experience is based on the accumulation of these bone specimens."
"Of course, the first two now have corresponding imitation substitutes, but how can the fake ones be the same as the real ones. Compared to this, people are still more inclined to choose real human bones for practice and for scientific research and anatomy.” explain.
His expression didn't change at all, as if he was waiting for her to continue.
Lisa swallowed and continued:
"In addition to these, there are other aspects of the buyer's market. Artists use human bones to create art, and collectors collect various human bones out of interest. Specimens, museums around the world display human bone specimens, and in the occult tradition, human bones are used in sacrifices, rituals and ritual tools."
The female forensic doctor continued: "If there is demand, there will be supply, and there will be a market. "
She pointed to the workers in the factory, with a hint of mixed emotions in her tone, "For these human bone dealers and workers in the human bone factory, it is not difficult for them to find corpses. "
She paused and took a deep breath, as if gathering her thoughts. "They bribed the administrator of the crematorium and claimed to have a license to dispose of the remains of the deceased. In fact, they were robbing graves. They stole bodies from cemeteries, morgues, and even cremation wood piles. The families of the deceased left first, then they left behind. It only takes twelve people to complete all stages of the work from removing the flesh to preserving the bones, and they can earn more than fifty dollars a day.”
Speaking of this, Lisa's expression was full of bewilderment and disbelief.
“The adaptation of human beings to work is truly extraordinary and terrifying. From the beginning, these workers were surprised by the market for human corpses and the attitude of others towards similar corpses, and now they are so skilled and unusual that they look like real people. Just like when processing cured meat, there is a set of systematic steps to remove excess 'impurities' step by step, leaving the desired human bones."
At this time, Xia Xiu and Lisa were standing in the factory. From a high position, you can overlook the production process of the factory.
The entire factory is orderly but full of strange atmosphere, and every link reveals cold mechanization.
First, the workers wrapped the body in a net and then carefully fixed it in the factory's cleaning pool.
The cleaning pool is filled with chemical solutions, and the settled bodies gradually decompose into piles of scattered bones and paste.
There was a disgusting smell in the air, mixed with the pungent smell of chemicals, which made people shudder.
Then, the staff fished out the separated bones and carefully scrubbed them with a brush to remove the remaining tissue attached to the bones.
The workers' movements were skillful and numb, as if this was just part of their daily work.
They put the cleaned bones into a large pot with water and sodium hydroxide and began to boil.
Gurgling, gulping~
The remaining human flesh is dissolving in the steaming pot, emitting bursts of pungent smell.
This process stains the calcium surface of the bone with a yellowish color.
In order to turn the color of human bones into medical white, workers will take out these boiled bones and expose them to the sun for a week
Under the sun, the bones gradually lose their yellow color and become whiter.
On the open space of the factory, rows of bones are neatly arranged, and the sunlight shines on them, creating a dazzling reflection.
After the exposure is completed, workers collect the bones and soak them in hydrochloric acid.
The powerful corrosive effect of hydrochloric acid completely removes impurities from the bone surface, making it cleaner. Every link is carefully processed to ensure that the final product reaches the white color of medical standards.
The air is filled with an acidic smell. The workers wear thick rubber gloves on their hands and operate every step carefully.
The eyes of the fourth sword holder in the Kingdom of Heaven followed these processes with a cold expression. His eyes were as sharp as an eagle, watching everything without any fluctuation.
The Human Bone Factory sells various types of human bones through the black market, dark web and secret auctions.
These bones are sorted, labeled, packaged, and sent to various parts of the world to meet the needs of different groups with different needs.
Every corner of the factory is filled with a cold and efficient atmosphere, as if to announce the darkness and busyness of these transactions.
In the hidden corners of the black market, buyers obtain information through intermediaries and channels to purchase:
Skull, skull, facial bones, mandible, cervical vertebrae, thoracic vertebrae, lumbar vertebrae, pelvis, ribs, humerus, ulna, Radius, femur, tibia, fibula, hand bone and foot bone...
Every bone is carefully selected and processed to ensure its high value in the market.
Prices range from $50 to $10,000, depending on the condition and rarity of the bone.
In the factory, every bone is carefully processed and packaged.
The skull was wiped clean, and the smooth surface reflected a shimmer; the skull and facial bones were carefully polished to ensure there were no cracks; the mandible and cervical vertebrae were neatly arranged in a special box for easy transportation and display.
The thoracic and lumbar vertebrae are bundled together to form a complete spinal structure; the pelvis and ribs are placed in soft padding to prevent damage during transportation; the humerus, ulna and radius are carefully wrapped to ensure their In good shape.
The femurs, tibias and fibulas are neatly arranged aside, and the hand and foot bones are sorted and packed in boxes, ready to be shipped to buyers.
For capital, even if you die, they will squeeze the last bit of value out of you.
Including every crack in your bones, they will squeeze it out.
These bones flow around the world through various hidden channels, meeting the needs of different groups.
Medical researchers use them to conduct anatomical studies, forensic experts use them to refine their techniques, artists use them to create unique works of art, and occultists use them to perform ancient rituals.
Behind every bone is an unknown dark transaction.
Behind these transactions, there are countless secrets and sins hidden, like a silent drama, revealing the greed and callousness of human nature.
Xia Xiu looked down at all this evil, his eyes were cold and sharp, as if penetrating every dark corner.
His eyes swept over the cleanly processed bones that the workers were mechanically operating, and his brows furrowed slightly, with a hint of disgust and indifference.
He turned to look at Lisa, the female forensic doctor who was full of fear and did not dare to speak easily. His tone was low and full of questioning: "
You said before that this place was when you arrived. It exists, right?"
Lisa felt Xia Xiu's gaze, her heart trembled, she suppressed the fear in her heart, nodded, and responded with a trembling voice:
"That's how it was in the beginning. And before we arrived, this place was also responsible for receiving the bodies of people who died from the plague, as well as the bodies of innocent people, soldiers, and even babies who died in the battle in Oaxaca..."
"Initially, this place received people who died from the plague, and their corpses were used to make skeletal specimens. The corpses of innocent people, soldiers, and even babies who died in Oaxaca were transported here and became commodities in the market. . Whether it’s a war or a plague, as long as someone dies, this market will not stop functioning.”
“This place has long become a black hole that swallows life. No matter what happens outside, this place continues to perpetuate evil. . ”
She paused, as if recalling those chilling past events, a complex emotion flashed in her eyes.
“The human body market has always existed.”
“You can only destroy it temporarily, but you cannot erase it forever. Even a miracle cannot destroy it, because this is human beings. Watered by the purest evil...a flower of blood and bone."
So sleepy, Gu Gu Gu~