"Understood, boss."
Xiao Zhou immediately followed the boss's instructions and proactively handled the refund.
Before long, all of Li Yang's money was returned. Li Yang looked at Xu Jianwen and said, "Boss Xu, how can this be? This house is worth a billion. If I don't pay this money, I won't be able to repay this favor!"
"Little friend Li, you are my good friend, and you've helped me appraise three antiques. You even accomplished what Old Wu couldn't, saving me a lot of time and effort later. A mere villa is nothing. Please accept it." Xu Jianwen said with a smile.
"Yes, Mr. Li. I know Boss Xu very well. If you really gave him the money, he would find someone to refund you every day, causing you trouble for half a day, and you'd still have to accept the money. It's better to just accept it directly," Wu Lei chimed in to persuade him.
"Alright then, since Boss Xu is so polite, I'll respectfully accept your offer." Li Yang nodded his head.
After the three of them finished discussing antiques, Xu Jianwen invited Wu Lei and Li Yang upstairs for tea.
As he stood up, he stumbled and almost fell. His body was very weak, especially his legs, which had suffered from an illness since he was young, a condition that had persisted for decades.
Li Yang, with quick eyes and hands, stepped forward and helped him up, saying seriously, "Boss Xu, did your leg condition happen because something fell and hit you in the past?"
"How did you know? My legs lost their strength when I accidentally fell into a deep沟 (gōu - ditch) when I was young. Although I survived at the hospital, my legs lost their strength, and I couldn't walk as fast as a normal person." Xu Jianwen said earnestly.
"Boss Xu's legs are not a big problem. If you trust me, I have a way to help you treat it." Li Yang said with certainty.
"What? You can cure my legs?"
Xu Jianwen looked surprised. He had sought out countless renowned doctors over the years to treat his legs, but none could cure him.
He had even tried the latest drugs developed in the United States, but the results were not significant. Doctors had told him that such leg conditions were incurable and could only be alleviated with medication.
For this reason, he had long given up on treating his legs. Until today, Li Yang claimed he could cure his legs, reigniting a spark of hope within him.
Li Yang replied with great confidence, "That's right. Your legs can be perfectly healed with just one needle."
"That's wonderful! Mr. Li, please administer the needle quickly. You don't know, but when Old Xu couldn't cure his legs when he was young, he even contemplated suicide multiple times."
"If I hadn't advised him kindly, his legs would probably be crippled by now," Wu Lei said very seriously.
"Alright, we'll go upstairs for treatment shortly. This condition will take at most ten minutes, and I guarantee Boss Xu's legs will be completely cured."
After Li Yang finished speaking, he followed them upstairs.
They arrived at the office, and Xu Jianwen sent someone to prepare silver needles for Li Yang. Li Yang picked up a needle and said to Boss Xu, "Boss Xu, please bear with me. You will feel significant pain in your legs when I insert the needle."
"Alright, I can endure it," Xu Jianwen replied decisively.
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Yang immediately inserted the needle into his right leg. He skillfully manipulated it a few times, then quickly withdrew the needle. A mass of black bloody water immediately seeped from Xu Jianwen's needle hole.
After Li Yang wiped it away with a tissue, he took out the second needle and inserted it into his left leg in the same manner. With both needles inserted, Xu Jianwen immediately felt as if his legs were burning, a scorching sensation that made him extremely uncomfortable.
"My legs are so hot, little friend Li. I feel like my legs are about to be set ablaze!"
Xu Jianwen gritted his teeth and looked at Li Yang with concern, asking.
Li Yang calmly replied, "Boss Xu, there's no need to worry. This is a normal phenomenon. Just hold on a little longer, and you'll recover soon."
After speaking, Li Yang took out ten needles simultaneously and swiftly inserted them all into his legs.
"Ah!"
Xu Jianwen gritted his teeth and let out a pained cry, his entire face turning red.
Wu Lei quickly asked, "Mr. Li, Old Xu's condition seems worse than before. Is he going to be alright?"
"Don't worry, Elder Wu. I have confidence in my medical skills, and there will be no problems."
Li Yang responded confidently and continued to insert needles.
After he inserted all ten needles, he manipulated them back and forth. Xu Jianwen's legs began to swell. In just one minute, both legs became as thick as elephant legs.
*Swish!*
Li Yang quickly pulled out the silver needles. His legs began to twitch violently, and blood water continuously flowed from the needle holes.
"Grandpa!"
Just as Li Yang finished withdrawing the silver needles, a girl in her early twenties rushed in from outside the tea room.
The moment she burst in, she ran to Xu Jianwen's side. Seeing her grandfather's severe condition, she immediately turned around and asked, "What did you do to my grandfather? Who made my grandfather like this?"
"I inserted the needles. Miss, please don't worry. Your grandfather's legs will recover in at most two minutes, and his old ailments will also be healed," Li Yang said calmly.
"Hmph, so it was you who harmed my grandfather. I'm going to take your life today."
The girl turned around, clenched her fists, and fiercely lunged at Li Yang.
This girl was slender and quite beautiful, but she seemed to have a fiery temper.
As her punch flew towards Li Yang, he could feel an incredibly powerful gust of wind. This young beauty was clearly a martial artist.
*Swish!*
Li Yang swiftly dodged to the side, easily evading the girl's attack. He then grabbed her arm and explained, "Miss, you've truly misunderstood me. Your grandfather is fine; he'll be well very soon."
"You dare to lie to me? Do you think I'm blind?"
The girl said coldly, then smoothly swept a leg towards him. The leg wind was still powerful, and Li Yang had no chance to dodge. He could only brace himself with his shoulder against her leg, quickly reaching out to pin her calf, rendering her unable to move.
"Miss, please stop causing trouble. You are no match for me. Your grandfather needs rest now. If you disturb him further, he will truly be in danger," Li Yang said, pinning her down.
"You hooligan, how dare you touch my leg! Let go of me!"
Seeing him pinning her leg and his gaze lingering on it, the girl's anger erupted. She angrily commanded.
Li Yang had no intention of letting her go easily. If he did, she would undoubtedly attack again.
"Xiaoya, stop!"
Just as the girl was raging at Li Yang, Xu Jianwen slowly opened his eyes and called out to the girl.