Chapter 42: All Up to Mr. Xiao
Xiao Ye didn't know about Hua Tuo, but he was certain of his own abilities!
Kong Derun repeated, "Elder Song, your body absolutely cannot be trifled with. It will only make your condition worse."
Song Hanlin coughed lightly. "That's enough. Since this young man can accurately diagnose my condition, it proves he has real skill."
"My body is beyond saving as it is. It's a desperate situation, so we might as well try a desperate remedy."
With that, he looked at Xiao Ye kindly. "Go ahead, young man. I'm counting on you to treat me."
"I have one condition."
"Oh?" Song Hanlin raised an eyebrow. "You want money?"
He was a good judge of character, and the young man before him had an extraordinary bearing, unlike someone motivated by greed.
Xiao Ye shook his head. "No. If I can get your condition under control, you'll have Kong Derun come with me to treat a patient. And from then on, he must be at my beck and call!"
"Fine!"
Song Hanlin agreed without hesitation. "But, young man, that will depend on whether you have the skill!"
Xiao Ye wasted no time on words, immediately taking out his silver needles and piercing them into the skin with sharp precision.
He was so fast that his masterful technique almost left afterimages.
And every needle landed unerringly on its acupoint, just as he had described to Kong Derun.
Fast, precise, and firm!
Standing to the side, Kong Derun grew more and more astonished as he watched.
He had originally assumed Xiao Ye was also using the Great Cycle Acupuncture Technique, but as he watched, he was stunned to discover it was actually the Infinite Needle Technique!
'No... Impossible!'
The Infinite Needle Technique had been lost to time. It was incredibly difficult to master, which was precisely why it had vanished—no one could learn it!
And now, he was witnessing it in the hands of a young man. It was simply incredible!
A few minutes later, the acupuncture was complete.
Song Hanlin could clearly feel his body had become much more comfortable.
The pain that had been constantly tormenting him had actually vanished for the most part.
He hadn't felt this relaxed in a very long time!
Song Hanlin looked to Kong Derun. "Dr. Kong, my body feels much better. What do you think?"
Deeply ashamed of his earlier ignorance, Kong Derun said, "Elder Song, I was blind. I completely underestimated this true Divine Doctor. I... am thoroughly outclassed!"
"I could not replicate the acupuncture technique he just used, and your condition has indeed improved a great deal."
Having witnessed the Infinite Needle Technique, he knew Song Hanlin's condition had surely improved significantly, even without taking his pulse.
With his body at ease, Song Hanlin's mood also lifted. He looked at Xiao Ye with admiration. "Young man, Dr. Kong is yours now."
"What is your name?"
"Xiao Ye."
Having said his name, Xiao Ye turned and started to walk out. "After you, Divine Doctor Kong."
Kong Derun hurried after him, his old face flushing red. "Ah... Mr. Xiao, your medical skills are so incredible, you don't need me to come along, do you?"
"Don't ask so many questions. Just do as I say," Xiao Ye said, too lazy to explain.
'It's my own fault I haven't earned Lin Chuyue's trust yet,' he thought. 'And I can't have her getting desperate and turning to just any doctor. This is the only way.'
Kong Derun was about to refuse, but when he recalled Xiao Ye's capabilities, he instantly changed his mind.
'With medical arts like that, if I could learn even a single trick from him, I could definitely improve!'
"Very well! I am at your disposal, Mr. Xiao!"
The two of them hailed a cab and soon arrived at the Lin Family residence.
When Lin Chuyue saw Xiao Ye, she stomped her foot in anger. "Xiao Ye, who gave you permission to use acupuncture on my grandfather! If you dare to do it again..."
Before she could finish, she was stunned to see Kong Derun following Xiao Ye inside.
"Divine Doctor Kong, weren't you busy treating more critical patients? How do you have the time to come here?"
"AHEM."
Kong Derun cleared his throat. "Miss Lin, could you please step outside? I don't wish for anyone else to be present during the treatment. It's easy for me to get distracted."
"Yes, of course! I'll go right now!" Lin Chuyue quickly agreed and moved to pull Xiao Ye out with her.
Kong Derun quickly added, "I need one man to stay here and assist me."
Lin Chuyue shot Xiao Ye a glare and whispered a warning, "You listen carefully to Divine Doctor Kong. Don't you dare offend him!"
"And if you defy me again, you'll regret it!"
With that, she turned, walked out, and closed the door firmly behind her.
Kong Derun gestured toward the patient. "Mr. Xiao, please!"
He wanted to witness the profound application of the Infinite Divine Needle one more time.
Xiao Ye did not refuse. He took out his silver needles. "Watch closely. I'll only demonstrate the technique and placement of the needles once."
Several silver needles fell one after another, their tails vibrating with a sound like the low hum of a circling dragon.
Kong Derun carefully committed each movement to memory, filled with immense admiration.
He even began to suspect that it was Xiao Ye before him who had stabilized Lin Aoshan's condition previously.
Several tens of minutes later, Lin Aoshan's condition had improved greatly.
Kong Derun opened the door and said with a smile, "Mr. Lin's illness is dealt with. As long as he is careful not to overexert himself or become angry going forward, there shouldn't be any major issues."
"That's wonderful! Thank you!"
Lin Chuyue, overcome with gratitude, immediately took out a bank card.
Kong Derun quickly waved his hands; he wouldn't dare take the credit. "Actually, it was Mr. Xiao—"
Before he could finish his sentence, the sound of chaotic footsteps echoed from outside.
A group of burly, menacing-looking men stormed in.
Their leader shouted, "Where's Xiao Ye!"
Xiao Ye stepped out of the room. Seeing they were up to no good, he narrowed his eyes. "Why are you asking for your grandpa?"
"Seize him! Your good days are over, you little punk!"
With that, they moved to attack.
Lin Chuyue quickly blocked their path. "This is the Lin Family's home! What do you think you're doing?"
"To hell with the Lin Family! In the face of the Bai Family, you're nothing!"
The man shoved Lin Chuyue aside and glared at Xiao Ye with hatred. "You dog! Speak! What trick did you use to make so many people from our Bai Family fall ill!"
"You'd best come with us right now, kid. You've offended the Bai Family, so your life is over!"
This man was from a side branch of the Bai Family. Although he had heard how formidable Xiao Ye was, it was all just hearsay to him, and he didn't believe a word of it.
Seeing that several members of the direct family line had suddenly fallen ill, he brought his men to cause trouble for Xiao Ye, hoping to capture him and claim credit for it.
Xiao Ye's lip curled into a sneer. "I didn't do a thing. That's just retribution for the Bai Family breaking their promise!"
"Everything you gained by relying on the Golden Saber, you will now repay tenfold!"
"You're at death's door and you still don't know how to repent! Men, get him!"
With that, the leader was the first to lunge forward!
Xiao Ye sent the man flying with a single kick, then lightly dusted off his clothes. He looked at the other burly men who had recoiled. "Just come at me all at once. Don't waste my time."
"Stop!"
Just then, Huo Wenhao arrived with his men.
He walked over, his expression grim, and barked, "The audacity!"
'This bunch of blind fools,' he thought. 'They actually dare to cause trouble for Xiao Ye? They must have a death wish!'
'Luckily, I got word and arrived just in time. Otherwise, if Xiao Ye dealt with them all himself, how would I save any face?'
Recognizing him, the Bai Family members' faces lit up with joy. "Young Master Huo, you're here!"
"This kid is too arrogant! You wouldn't believe it, Young Master Huo, but he said he doesn't give a damn about any of us."
"Never mind the Bai Family—he said that in his eyes, the Huo Family and the Chu Family are nothing either!"
Huo Wenhao's eye twitched. The man was twisting the truth, but ironically, what he said was actually fact.
However, he also knew Xiao Ye didn't like his status being exposed, so he slowly turned his head to look at the man who had spoken.
The man from the Bai Family saw his fury and, assuming it was directed at Xiao Ye, began to spin an even more elaborate web of lies. "Young Master Huo, it's one thing for him to look down on us, but he can't look down on you!"
"We hear he's got some skills. Let's capture him together, find out what he did to the Bai Family, and then he's all yours to deal with, Young Master Huo!"
"The Bai Family will be sure to remember your kindness!"
Huo Wenhao could no longer contain himself. "Shut up!" he roared. "Take your men and get the hell out of here now!"