Chapter 4

The silver needle fell, and in the next moment, it seemed as if Su Shanhe was stimulated, his whole body trembling.

Seeing this, Xu Dong pressed his two fingers together and forcefully poked the point between the eyebrows, the location of the Shenting acupoint.

Acupuncture?

Pressure point?

Zhao Weixian was not familiar with traditional Chinese medicine and even sneered at techniques like acupuncture and pressure points.

In his view, acupuncture and pressure points were nothing more than ancient misconceptions. While they might be good for relaxing muscles and bones, using them to treat illnesses was nothing but quackery.

Therefore, when he saw Xu Dong seriously picking up a silver needle, Zhao Weixian couldn't help but laugh out loud: "What a joke! Surely no one really believes that acupuncture can be used to treat a vegetative state?"

"Maybe it could be useful for post-treatment recovery, but to think that acupuncture alone can cure diseases? That's just a pipe dream!"

Xu Dong ignored him and focused on his needle.

Seeing that Xu Dong was ignoring him, Zhao Weixian became furious. Just as he was about to speak, he was given a fierce glare by Su Bo, who angrily shouted, "Director Zhao! If you don't want to watch, you can leave. Don't disturb this gentleman treating my father!"

In fact, Su Bo was also nervous and puzzled by Xu Dong's actions, but since he had chosen to trust him, he could only wait.

Zhao Weixian didn't dare to offend Su Bo and had to shut up. He quietly walked to a nurse and whispered something to her, after which the nurse ran off.

On the other side, Xu Dong was not distracted by Zhao Weixian's words and continued to focus on the treatment. He then used both hands, picking up one silver needle after another. With a flick of his wrist, the needles inserted into the acupoints as smoothly as if they were entering tofu.

In the hospital director's office, Director Li Deyuan was engrossed in an ancient medical text when a nurse suddenly burst in, exclaiming, "Director, you should come and see! Someone is using acupuncture to treat a patient. Director Zhao said that person doesn't know medicine and might kill someone!"

"What? Acupuncture? Someone is using acupuncture to treat a patient?" Li Deyuan was instantly alarmed and asked in confusion.

"Yes, acupuncture! Please come and see!"

Half-believing, half-doubting, Li Deyuan followed the nurse to the ward. As soon as he saw Xu Dong's needle technique, he couldn't help but exclaim, "The Nine Turns Reviving Yang Needle Technique!"

Seeing that Li Deyuan had finally arrived, Zhao Weixian, without hesitation, ran up to him and said, "Director, you must do something! This guy doesn't even have a medical license. How could he know medicine? He's just messing around with acupuncture here. He should be kicked out to prevent him from harming the patient!"

Zhao Weixian's heart was not so broad. After being snubbed by Xu Dong earlier, he naturally wanted to get back at him. Therefore, he had the nurse call Li Deyuan to complain.

In his view, as long as Li Deyuan heard that Xu Dong didn't have a medical license, he would surely scold and kick him out, making him lose face.

However, things didn't go as he expected. Li Deyuan was indeed angry, but not at Xu Dong, but at Zhao Weixian.

"Shut up! Do you know what needle technique this young man is using? The Nine Turns Reviving Yang Needle Technique is a famous technique from ancient times! If you look down on traditional Chinese medicine, don't make comments. You're just a pretentious fool!"

Indeed, Li Deyuan had long been annoyed by Zhao Weixian's attitude. Hearing him slander Xu Dong, he couldn't help but lash out, regardless of the setting.

After a scolding, Zhao Weixian's face turned ashen, and a wave of anger surged in his heart. However, due to Li Deyuan's position as the hospital director, he could only coldly snort, "Hmph! I'll see what he can do. If something goes wrong, we'll see how you'll take responsibility!"

Li Deyuan naturally heard this but ignored it.

"Director Li!"

Seeing the situation, Su Bo turned to Li Deyuan, his attitude much more respectful, but his eyes still full of worry.

Li Deyuan, who naturally recognized Su Bo, comforted him, "Mr. Su, your father is old, and this misfortune is understandable. However, this young man is using the Nine Turns Reviving Yang Needle Technique. Perhaps there's hope for your father today!"

"Oh? Director Li, you can recognize the technique?" Su Bo asked in confusion.

"Of course. He used six 30-gauge, 1.5-inch silver needles to insert into the Shenting, Ben Shen, Baihui, Shuaigu, Naohu, and Naokong acupoints to awaken the spirit and open the orifices. While this technique is not a secret in the field of traditional Chinese medicine, I can assure you that his needle technique is among the top five in the current field of traditional Chinese medicine!"

Li Deyuan was not exaggerating. He had been a traditional Chinese medicine expert in the capital and had studied acupuncture in depth, even exchanging knowledge with top practitioners. He knew a lot.

To judge a person's skill, one only needs to look at their basic techniques. Xu Dong's needle technique, in terms of technique, speed, and accuracy, was comparable to that of a master, and even surpassed it!

Therefore, Li Deyuan was confident that Xu Dong was highly skilled, at least in acupuncture, surpassing him in expertise.

"Moreover, the technique this young man is using is the Nine Turns Reviving Yang Needle Technique. I once saw it in an ancient text, a world-renowned technique left by the divine doctor Hua Tuo! Unfortunately, I only saw a fragment and not the complete technique, but I never expected to see it today!"

Li Deyuan looked very excited, staring intently at Xu Dong's needle technique, afraid to miss a moment.

"Phew, that's a relief!" Su Bo sighed in relief.

To be honest, before this, Su Bo was not entirely confident in Xu Dong's abilities, but hearing Li Deyuan's words, he felt much more at ease.

On the other side, Xu Dong was not affected by Li Deyuan's surprise. After a brief pause, as Su Shanhe's body trembled and he gasped, Xu Dong's fingers quickly picked up three silver needles.

Xu Dong's fingers did not even touch the needles but accurately landed on the Renzhong, Fengfu, and Shenmen acupoints, with the depth just right.

"Inserting the needle into the Renzhong, opening the Fengfu, and closing the Shenmen, light insertion and heavy lifting to awaken the spirit. Excellent technique!"

Li Deyuan couldn't help but exclaim, but then realized his voice might disturb Xu Dong and immediately covered his mouth, like a child who had made a mistake.

At this moment, Li Deyuan no longer saw Xu Dong as a young junior but as a physician of equal skill, with a newfound respect.

The technique of acupuncture is not as simple as it seems. The force, accuracy, and speed all affect the treatment's effectiveness. The most basic requirement is that the wrist must not tremble at all, which alone deters 99% of people!

Xu Dong's technique was fast, accurate, and precise, the entire process smooth and effortless, which was what amazed Li Deyuan.

The young generation is truly formidable!

Seeing Li Deyuan's reaction, even Zhao Weixian began to doubt.

Could this guy really cure Mr. Su's illness?

Impossible!

Director Li must have been fooled by Xu Dong's flashy techniques. What nonsense is this Nine Turns Reviving Yang Needle Technique? It's a different era now!

Yes, it must be that!

At this moment, Xu Dong picked up the last silver needle, focused his energy, and, like a leopard, swiftly inserted it into Su Shanhe's Fengfu acupoint.

"Drip..."

As the needle fell, the heart rate monitor's screen suddenly turned into a straight line, showing a heart rate of zero!

"Heart stopped, he's dead!"

A nurse, who had been watching the heart rate monitor, covered her mouth in horror.

Everyone turned to look at Mr. Su, and even Zhao Weixian checked his nose—no breath!

Mr. Su was really dead!

"What did you do to Mr. Su? Why did his heart suddenly stop? You must have deliberately killed him!" Zhao Weixian grabbed Xu Dong's collar and shouted.

"Don't worry, it will be fine soon." Xu Dong's face was extremely calm, showing no panic.

"Fine soon? I think he'll be dead soon!" Zhao Weixian said, feigning anger.

He then quickly walked to Li Deyuan and said, "Director Li, do you still want to protect him? His acupuncture is useless. Traditional Chinese medicine is just harmful!"

"Director Li, what's going on?" Su Bo was completely panicked, his mind in a daze.

After all, he had invited Xu Dong to save the patient, and now Mr. Su's heart had stopped. How could he accept this?

Li Deyuan, however, was not at all panicked or worried. Instead, he smiled and laughed, "Ha ha ha, excellent!"

Huh?

Is Director Li crazy?

The patient is dead, and he's still so happy? Is his mind broken?

"Excellent technique!" Ignoring everyone's confusion, Li Deyuan praised and then walked up to Xu Dong, bowing respectfully, "Sir, your needle technique is truly unparalleled. In my view, only a master in all of China can compare to you!"

"Sir, you flatter me. Who are you?" Xu Dong bowed in return.

"I am the director of this hospital, Li Deyuan. Your needle technique earlier was truly astonishing. I haven't seen such a technique in a long time!"

Li Deyuan continued to praise, but Zhao Weixian couldn't stand it anymore and sarcastically said, "Ha, he killed the patient, and you're still so happy? And you respect him so much? Traditional Chinese medicine is just a facade, nothing but harmful!"

"Shut up! If you don't want to be here, get out. You don't know anything and are making a fuss. The treatment is not over, and you can't jump to conclusions!" Li Deyuan scolded sternly.

This time, Zhao Weixian couldn't hold back and coldly said, "Not over? Fine, I'll see what he can do! Can he bring the dead back to life?"

With that, everyone's eyes turned to Xu Dong, who closed his eyes and muttered, "Fifty-seven, fifty-eight, fifty-nine..."

At this moment, Xu Dong had a silver needle in his hand, which he suddenly inserted into Mr. Su's Zhongwan acupoint.

"Sixty!"

In the next moment, the heart rate suddenly soared!