According to my predictions, this guy, Liu Ergou, would definitely start a fight with that little girl, Zhang Man. But that hasn't happened. And the relationship between the two of them... it seems a bit strange.

However, Gongsun Feng didn't say anything.

Meanwhile, Liu Ergou began to take the old man's pulse again. This time, he was especially meticulous. Furthermore, he didn't just take the pulse; he utilized all the other traditional diagnostic methods—inspection, listening and smelling, and palpation. He didn't use questioning, because the old man couldn't speak. Asking would have been pointless.

After an incredibly thorough examination, Liu Ergou finally pinpointed the old man's problem. The problem was simple: he was just too old, and his bodily functions were in a state of comprehensive decline. This, combined with several bedsores on his back, had exacerbated his condition and led to his current state.

However, this isn't a big issue for me. It's still curable. It'll just be a little troublesome. Then there are the bedsores on his back. Those things are extremely troublesome to handle. Even though I'm a master of two great acupuncture techniques, these bedsores are still very tricky. That's because bedsores can't be cured with simple acupuncture. They require the body to heal itself over an extremely long period. Still, the most urgent task is to first regulate his bodily functions.

Thinking this, Liu Ergou spoke up, "I've pretty much figured out the Old Master's problem. It's simply a matter of his advanced age and declining bodily functions, compounded by the bedsores on his back. Both of these are rather tricky issues."

"However, the priority is to first condition his body. If we can't halt the decline of his bodily functions, the bedsores on his back are impossible to treat!"

After hearing Liu Ergou's words, no one present said anything. After a long moment, Gongsun Feng finally spoke up. "It seems you're no ordinary person, young man! I've thought about the Old Master's condition for a long time, but I couldn't come up with an effective treatment."

"I wonder if you would be willing to share your treatment plan with me? As a doctor, I'm quite curious!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Ergou had no intention of hiding anything and readily explained his plan.

As for whether Gongsun Feng would steal my method... that's absolutely impossible. The reason is quite simple. Gongsun Feng doesn't know the Divine Dragon Life-Extending Needle! It's as simple as that.

With that thought, Liu Ergou began to speak. "First, let's discuss how to regulate his bodily functions. We'll discuss the bedsores, which are a separate issue, later. Regarding the Old Master's bodily functions, I plan to start with acupuncture. I'll use it to stimulate his body and reinvigorate his somewhat withered cells."

As he said this, Liu Ergou turned his head toward Zhang Xiuming.

"After the acupuncture, it will be up to you, Boss Zhang!"

Hearing this, Zhang Xiuming's face showed a hint of confusion. "Me? What can I do?"

Looking at the confused Zhang Xiuming, Liu Ergou explained, "I'm going to use acupuncture to forcibly awaken the Old Master's cells and restore their vitality. But awakening cellular vitality isn't that simple. It requires the support of many potent medicines! Do you understand what I'm saying?"

Zhang Xiuming was no fool; he naturally understood what Liu Ergou meant. He immediately thumped his chest in assurance.

"Don't worry, young man! The Zhang Family may lack other things, but we don't lack money! Potent medicines are no problem at all! Is a hundred-year-old ginseng enough? How about a He Shou Wu that's taken human form?"

Hearing this, Liu Ergou simply nodded without saying anything more. Instead, he instructed, "If there are no objections, then bring me a set of silver needles. I'm going to perform acupuncture on the Old Master!"

The moment he finished speaking, a caregiver immediately ran out. A moment later, the caregiver returned with a wooden box and respectfully handed it to Liu Ergou.

Liu Ergou took the wooden box and opened it. Inside, he saw it was filled with shimmering silver needles. After examining one of the needles, Liu Ergou nodded in satisfaction.

The quality of these silver needles is quite good, even a bit better than my own.

Liu Ergou no longer hesitated. Taking the silver needles, he walked over to the Old Master. He swiftly flipped back the blanket, revealing the old man's emaciated body. He then yanked off the old man's clothing. Taking a silver needle from the wooden box, he fiercely pierced it into the old man's chest.

As the needle went in, Gongsun Feng couldn't help but let out a sharp cry.

"Ah! Ignorant boy, stop! You're not healing him, you're trying to kill him!"

Gongsun Feng's outcry caused Zhang Xiuming's expression to change drastically. Zhang Xiuming hurriedly reached out to stop Liu Ergou, who was about to insert the second needle.

"Wait a moment, young man!" he said, then turned toward Gongsun Feng.

"What do you mean by that, Elder Feng? What do you mean he's trying to kill someone? Isn't he treating the illness? How did this suddenly become murder?"

Gongsun Feng's face was grim as he explained, "Hmph! How is this treatment? This is clearly attempted murder for financial gain! Boss Zhang, do you realize that this youngster's first needle went straight for one of the Old Master's fatal acupoints? That's a fatal point! If it's pierced with a needle, even if it doesn't kill you, it'll leave you half-dead! You tell me, if that's not murder, what is?"

At these words, Zhang Xiuming's expression turned grim. He looked at Liu Ergou with a dark expression.

"Young man, you heard what Elder Feng said. There's no point in arguing. Just tell me, what exactly are you trying to do? Are you really treating him?"

Liu Ergou replied without the slightest hesitation, "I am treating him. It's just that my method is a bit unconventional. Of course, if Boss Zhang cannot accept it, I will turn around and leave. I won't linger, and I guarantee that the needle I just used did not endanger the Old Master's life. So? If this isn't acceptable, I'll be on my way."

Liu Ergou's words made Zhang Xiuming's brows furrow deeply.

This... this...

For a moment, Zhang Xiuming struggled to make a decision. After hesitating for nearly three minutes, he finally asked slowly, "I want to ask you, young man, what are the chances that your method will cure my father?"

"Speak frankly with me. Don't think about lying or trying to pull the wool over my eyes! That won't work on me!"

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