Shen Ting shifted his gaze from the live stream camera to the bomb hidden in the rubble below.
On the phone came Lu Guotao's relatively calm voice:
Chemical etching.
The most reliable method I've seen is to use chemical corrosion to etch the outer metal layer.
This involves using specialized chemical agents, such as strong acids, strong alkalis, or more controllable special gels, to perform targeted and controlled corrosion on the sandwich shell.
The goal is to precisely etch through the outermost metal layer of the sandwich shell.
Then, the lower insulating layer and inner conductor are processed.
The ultimate goal is to penetrate the sandwich-like outer shell and create an observation window.
Shen Ting's gaze remained fixed on the complexly structured bomb.
Lu Guotao put it simply.
However, this inevitably involves very complex and delicate operations.
One wrong move and you could detonate a bomb and be doomed.
"Brother Lu, chemical etching is feasible, but it's probably very difficult, isn't it?"
"certainly!"
Lu Guotao did not comfort Shen Ting, but said directly:
"Bombs of this complexity are inherently difficult to handle."
The accuracy is almost zero.
Furthermore, the specific choice of etching solution, concentration ratio, reaction time, and even the coating and control methods must be precise enough.
The etching process itself involves complex chemical reactions that require precise control.
These things are a bit complicated, so I won't go into details.
"Let's analyze it after I get to the scene and see the actual bomb!"
"no problem!
"Brother Lu, how long do you expect it to take you to arrive?"
"An hour and a half."
The investigation department has coordinated with the special police to clear a path for me, but the place where I started is too far from where you are.
So it will take a little time!
"Understood, I'll wait for you."
After Shen Ting hung up the phone, the air in the mine seemed to grow even heavier.
He thought for a moment, then quickly and clearly gave the order to the team members beside him:
"Split into two groups and immediately search the vicinity of this mine for all possible traces of entrances."
According to forest ranger Zhao Si, the mine collapse occurred three or four days ago.
This was clearly a carefully calculated timing by the murderer.
They blew up the mine shaft in advance so they could come in and plant bombs and these ubiquitous live-streaming devices.
The missing persons, however, were only brought in in the last day or two.
This indicates that there must be another entrance on the other side of the collapsed mine shaft.
That entrance was either extremely well hidden, or... it was later completely sealed off by the murderer through a second explosion.
The killer was betting that the police would be unable to find or open the passage to the other end within the six-hour countdown to death.
Shen Ting is now gambling on that one in ten thousand chance.
The team members accepted the order and quickly disappeared into the intricate shadows of the mine tunnels with their equipment.
Shen Ting stood a little distance from the bomb, the red countdown timer above it flashing rhythmically like a heartbeat:
05:45:00……
There are 45 minutes left before the next bomb in the city is detonated.
Shen Ting now has two choices.
The first one, wait.
An hour and a half later, expert Lu Guotao will take over everything.
The responsibilities, risks, and technical challenges will all be transferred.
Shen Ting could even retreat outside the mine to a completely safe area.
The worst outcome is simply a failed bomb disposal.
Shen Ting, however, will not be in any danger to his life.
At most, they will be criticized for "poor on-site command".
However, the cost is that once Lu Guotao arrives, it will be absolutely impossible for him to dismantle this complex bomb within fifteen minutes.
This means that at least two bombs will explode in succession in the city.
Casualties are almost unavoidable.
The second option is for Shen Ting to defuse the bomb himself.
He immediately redeemed the "Explosion Analysis" from the crime-solving group and used the acquired professional knowledge to defuse the bomb.
If he can defuse the bomb within forty-five minutes.
Then none of the remaining bombs in the city may be detonated.
However, the risk will fall entirely on Shen Ting's shoulders.
When it comes to defusing bombs, especially those with malicious intent and intricate structures, no one can guarantee 100% success.
Once you fail, there's no second chance. The consequences aren't just disgrace; they're physical destruction.
The kind that's broken into pieces everywhere!
Shen Ting's gaze fell back on the bomb, on the red numbers that were flashing.
05:44:03.
05:44:02……
He took a deep breath of the cool air in the mine, which was filled with the smell of earth and coal, and no longer hesitated.
"System, redeem [Explosion Analysis]."
[Congratulations, host. You have successfully exchanged 16 skill points for Explosion Analysis.]
Reminder: 27 skill points remaining.
moment!
A series of knowledge about explosion analysis flooded into Shen Ting's mind.
This includes a great deal of knowledge about bombs.
Two bomb disposal police officers and Lu Guotao, the "sandwich-shaped metal casing", "complex wiring", "tricky button" mentioned earlier, as well as the "level" and "buoyancy switch" they were worried about.
Within the knowledge system of explosion analysis, there are corresponding classifications and explanations of principles.
In addition, the safety procedures and disassembly points in different scenarios.
This knowledge is not a one-step, foolproof tutorial, but rather a set of practical methods built on a solid theoretical foundation, and key difficulties summarized from countless experiences.
It made Shen Ting understand the deadly nature and ingenuity of the bomb before him.
This chapter is not finished yet. Please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com