The backyard gate was open, revealing a small, two-story house within. Upon entering the living room, a withered old man lay on a couch, his eyes half-closed, looking extremely frail.
Xu Wen said softly, "Divine Doctor Ye, do you think you can treat him?"
Ye Tian stepped forward, took the old man's pulse for a moment, and observed him carefully for a few more minutes. He asked, "How long has your master been like this?"
Xu Wen replied, "Over seven years."
"Tell me, how did that person harm your master?"
Xu Wen recounted, "My master was once a renowned physician in the land, often treating important officials in the capital. Once, Minister Zhang fell ill and invited several famous doctors. Among them was a physician named Jiang Huanzhen, whose medical skills were no less than my master's. However, he was a sinister and cunning individual. To claim all the credit for himself, he framed my master."
"One evening, he invited my master for a drink. My master, being kind-hearted, was not on guard. As a result, Jiang Huanzhen drugged his drink. After my master fell unconscious, he inflicted a severe hidden injury upon him. By the time we found him, he was already extremely weak."
Xu Ruofei added, "Jiang Huanzhen later successfully treated Minister Zhang, thus becoming the president of the Chinese Medicine Association. He wielded considerable power and continuously suppressed my grandfather."
After listening to their account and observing for a while longer, Ye Tian stated, "This is a very vicious hidden technique called 'Seven Severing Wounds,' and it is not easy to break. Moreover, your master has been afflicted for too long; even if cured, there will likely be residual effects."
Upon hearing this, Xu Wen's eyes lit up with excitement rather than disappointment. "Divine Doctor Ye, are you saying my master can still be cured?"
Ye Tian replied, "I can try."
Xu Wen was overjoyed and exclaimed, "Divine Doctor Ye, please proceed!"
Ye Tian said, "Old Master Xu, please stay. You two, please leave."
Soon, only Xu Wen and Ye Tian remained in the room.
Ye Tian observed for a moment, then carefully positioned the old man flat on his back. He then gathered his energy, focused his spirit, and unleashed seven lightning-fast finger strikes followed by five palm strikes.
Instantly, the weakened old man's eyes widened, and he let out a pained cry.
Xu Wen was startled but remained silent, understanding that breaking such a poisonous technique would cause immense suffering to the afflicted.
Ye Tian alternated his hands, pressing, pinching, and patting with techniques so profound and unpredictable that Xu Wen, even watching from the side, could not learn them.
After a few minutes, a straight column of white energy shot out from Ye Tian's head, rising over thirty centimeters. He maintained intense concentration, observing the patient's condition while continuously applying his techniques.
Approximately five minutes later, the old man suddenly sat up, spat out a mouthful of black blood, and then let out a long sigh of relief.
Ye Tian instructed, "Take off your outer clothes. Next is acupuncture."
Xu Wen quickly helped the old man remove his outer garment. Ye Tian then performed acupuncture, inserting needles all over his chest and back.
Gradually, the old man's eyes regained their clarity. As he took in his surroundings, he was astonished and tried to speak to Ye Tian.
Ye Tian immediately said, "Do not speak yet. You are still very weak. I will prescribe a tonic for you to take for three days. After three days, you may speak."
The old man nodded immediately, casting a grateful look at Ye Tian.
After the acupuncture was finished, Ye Tian had the old man lie down to rest and then said to Xu Wen, "I won't write out the tonic prescription; you understand it yourself."
Xu Wen respectfully bowed deeply to Ye Tian, "Thank you, Divine Doctor Ye!"
Ye Tian waved his hand, "The person is fine now, just a bit weak. I will come again in three days."
Xu Wen escorted Ye Tian to the front yard. Ye Tian did not linger, offered a few more instructions, and then took his leave.
Xu Wen saw Ye Tian all the way to the main gate and watched his car drive away.
Xu Ruofei quickly asked, "Grandfather, has the Old Master recovered?"
Xu Wen nodded, "He is out of danger. Do not disturb him for now; I will personally take care of him these few days."
The two were overjoyed. Xu Ruofei exclaimed, "Divine Doctor Ye is too amazing! He cured the Old Master so quickly!"
Xu Wen said solemnly, "Divine Doctor Ye's medical skills have reached the realm of the supernatural, truly wondrous!"
Xu Ruofei asked, "Grandfather, are Divine Doctor Ye's medical skills even more impressive than the Old Master's?"
Xu Wen was silent for a few seconds, then slowly nodded and said, "Divine Doctor Ye's medical skills have entered the realm of immortals. At such a level, we can only look up to him from afar!"