The Understated Dragon Lord novel Chapter 474

Professor John couldn't believe the outcome. His painstakingly developed drug, which had earned him the Nobel Prize, had failed to be effective and instead, appeared to have resulted in the patient's death. There was no way the professor could admit any fault with the medication; he had been awarded the most prestigious acknowledgment for it. Acknowledging an error would not only damage his own reputation but would also mar the credibility of the Nobel committee members.

He had to pin Kind's demise on the patient's own health condition. After organizing his thoughts, Professor John spoke up, "Avery, I'm sorry! I did everything I could! While my newly developed drug is indeed effective, your father-in-law was simply beyond saving. At his age and with his health, not even God could have saved him."

Professor John and his team bowed three times toward Kind in a display of respect for the departed. Daniel, who found the entire scene unbearable, stood up and called out, "He's not even dead, why are you bowing?"

Daniel's assertion stunned everyone present, like a bolt of lightning from a clear blue sky. Professor John froze for a moment before he glanced at the screens displaying various readings. To confirm Kind's state, he even lifted Kind's eyelids to check his pupils. Finally, Professor John verified Kind's death: "The patient is dead. There is no heartbeat or respiration. How can he not be dead?"

"When heartbeat and respiration cease, does that mean death? Death is not determined by the body but by the soul. As long as the soul has not yet departed, even if the body appears dead, it's only 'apparent death.'"

Hearing Daniel mention the soul, Down let out a derisive laugh. "Hahaha! Country boy, do you think this is your village? Talking about the soul and religious beliefs? That stuff might fool the gullible in your village. Do you think the descendants of New York's top families are simpletons like you? Do you think they are as naïve as country bumpkins?"