Elder Master Jiang’s condition was slightly more serious than Qin Hui had anticipated. Qin Hui, holding the silver needles, did not hesitate and inserted them.
What appeared to be a light insertion was actually at a crucial acupoint.
After the first needle was inserted, Qin Hui did not rush to apply the second. Instead, he gently rotated the silver needle, slowly pouring streams of faint cyan true qi into it.
Following that, Qin Hui began to insert the second needle, then the third, and the subsequent needles were done in the same manner.
After administering a full nine needles, Qin Hui’s complexion turned somewhat pale.
These nine needles had consumed a significant amount of Qin Hui’s mental energy, and the precision required for each insertion had to be maintained to the extreme.
Once the nine needles were in place, Qin Hui’s fingers began to gently rotate them. Though it looked effortless, the angle of rotation for the silver needles was highly particular.
Observing Qin Hui’s continuous and busy work, Physician Zhao, who was standing nearby, was completely stunned.
This? Could this be the long-lost Nine Yang Divine Needles?
The reason Physician Zhao was called a divine physician was not only due to his superb medical skills but also his extensive knowledge and insights into matters beyond medicine.
Upon seeing Qin Hui’s Nine Yang Divine Needles, Physician Zhao’s eyes were filled with shock. He never expected the Nine Yang Divine Needles to reappear in this era.
If not for the fear of disturbing Qin Hui, Physician Zhao truly wanted to rush over and ask Qin Hui how he managed it, and if possible, learn from him.
“Kid, why are you sticking so many silver needles into the Elder Master? Do you want him to not rest in peace?”
Jiang Qianqian and the others walked in at this moment and began to curse.
Jiang Qianqian’s intention was simple: to display her concern for the Elder Master, thereby having a valid reason to claim a larger share of the family fortune later.
“Shut up!”
“If you dare to utter another word, I’ll make you pay. Don’t think I won’t hit women!”
Qin Hui rebuked angrily.
Qin Hui knew that he detested being disturbed during acupuncture. Even the slightest mistake could lead to dire consequences.
“You…”
Jiang Qianqian was so angry she could barely speak. It was the first time she had been so directly confronted by an ordinary person.
She had always mingled in high-society circles, interacting with various influential figures, and disdained these people from the lower strata.
“Someone, quickly drag him away! Are you all blind? Can’t you see he’s tormenting the Elder Master?”
Jiang Qianqian refused to back down. She wanted Qin Hui to pay the price!
Jiang Yanxi, standing beside them, was about to intervene when Elder Master Jiang on the sickbed suddenly spat out a mouthful of black blood.
“Cough, cough.”
Jiang Wanran on the sickbed opened his eyes, feeling as though he had returned from the brink of death.
“Dad, you’re finally awake. I thought I would never see you again.”
“Dad, I just knew you would wake up. For this, I knelt before the Bodhisattva all night, just begging for you to wake up. I never expected it to come true.”
Jiang Qianqian pounced onto the sickbed, repeatedly expressing her filial piety.
Since the Elder Master had recovered, her plan to seize the family fortune was thwarted. She could only hope to find other ways.
Begging the Bodhisattva?
Qin Hui sneered internally. Here was his great benefactor, and she wasn’t even grateful.
Qin Hui had seen the shameless, but he had never encountered someone so utterly shameless.
“Dad, you’re finally awake.”
Jiang Yanxi was also filled with excitement, only managing to utter this one sentence amidst a thousand unspoken words.
“Alright, you all should leave for now. I have something to discuss with this young divine physician.”
Jiang Wanran slightly propped himself up and instructed.
Everyone nodded. After all, Jiang Wanran was the head of the family, and no one dared to disobey him.
Once everyone had withdrawn from the room, Jiang Wanran stood up and bowed deeply, “Divine Physician Qin, thank you for saving my life.”
“Elder Master, please rise. How can I possibly accept your bow?”
Qin Hui said quickly.
Saving lives was Qin Hui’s principle of practice, and moreover, Elder Master Jiang was specially entrusted to him by the old Taoist priest. How could Qin Hui accept his bow?
“Good, good. You truly live up to being Divine Physician Song’s disciple. You have surpassed your master in skill.”
Elder Master Jiang sighed, his eyes filled with relief.
He was old now and could no longer achieve anything remarkable. The only thing he could do was to assist the rising generation.
“Elder Master, you flatter me. I am still far from my master’s medical skills.”
Qin Hui rubbed his head, feeling a little embarrassed. It was the first time someone had praised him so highly.
“Never mind, the matters of our generation are in the past. Now, let’s talk about you. What do you think of my daughter?”
Elder Master Jiang asked with great anticipation.
“She is excellent. Not only is she very beautiful, but she also shows considerable filial piety.”
Qin Hui, unaware of Elder Master Jiang’s ulterior motives, spoke his mind.
“Haha, I think so too. However, there is one thing about my daughter that always makes me uneasy.”
“I see she is around your age. Why don’t you two get to know each other better? I sincerely hope you can end up together.”
Elder Master Jiang said, his words surprisingly direct. Of course, he had his own plans.
After all, Divine Physician Song was a legendary figure in their time, and his disciple had just saved his life. If they could forge this connection, the Jiang family would receive immense fortune.
He was old and had to think about the continuation of the family. While Jiang Yanxi was very capable, she was ultimately a woman. If she could rely on Qin Hui, their future would be secure.
“Ah?”
“That would be wonderful.”
Qin Hui couldn’t help but laugh. It was the first time he had encountered such a thoughtful father-in-law.
If Jiang Yanxi knew her father had essentially sold her off, she would probably cry herself to death in the restroom.
Seeing that Qin Hui had no objections, Elder Master Jiang smiled slightly, a hint of imperceptible shrewdness appearing at the corner of his mouth.
He had been in a state of feigned death earlier. Although he couldn’t see everything that happened, he could hear it.
Who was kind to him and who was unfilial, Jiang Wanran had his own way of measuring.
After chatting with Elder Master Jiang for a while, Qin Hui withdrew from the room.
Elder Master Jiang had just recovered from a serious illness and required more rest.
When Qin Hui reached the main hall, Jiang Qianqian had already disappeared without a trace. Perhaps, realizing there was no longer an opportunity to contest the family fortune, she had simply slipped away.
On the contrary, Jiang Yanxi, along with several nurses, entered the Elder Master’s ward to begin the follow-up nutritional care.
Hmm? This guy is still here?
Could it be that he really intends to lick my shoes clean?
Qin Hui was somewhat surprised.
Logically speaking, Physician Zhao should have quickly fled after failing to bluff his way through.
“Hehe, Divine Physician Qin, please forgive my previous lack of discernment regarding your medical skills. This is a small token of my appreciation; I hope you will accept it.”
Physician Zhao quickly presented a bank card, showing great respect.
“If you have something to say, just say it directly. Don’t beat around the bush.”
Qin Hui said calmly, not accepting the bank card.
“It’s like this, were you performing the Nine Yang Divine Needles just now?”
“Please forgive my ignorance earlier. I wonder if Divine Physician Qin would be willing to take me as a disciple?”
Zhao Wuji said with utmost sincerity.
Although he was somewhat selfish, he still possessed some substance to be known as the foremost divine physician in Jiangnan Province.
If he could learn even a fraction of it, Zhao Wuji would be extremely delighted.
After all, as a physician, to maintain one’s reputation, one must have a signature skill.
Hearing this, Qin Hui was slightly taken aback and looked at Zhao Wuji with a complex expression.
Truly, as people age, their skin becomes thicker…