Chapter 470: Pouring Out (2)_1
Xiao Ruiyuan closed his eyes and nodded lightly, his voice barely audible, "Thank you for your efforts."
Seeing him so resolute, Doctor Gui said nothing more. Time was pressing, and he could not afford to dwell on sorrow. He quickly prepared the Silver Needle Medicine and other necessities required for the secret technique.
The silver needles seemed to come to life, piercing Xiao Ruiyuan’s acupoints at extremely tricky angles. Even acupoints that fundamentally should not be needled were balanced temporarily under Doctor Gui’s exquisite placement.
As more silver needles were inserted, Xiao Ruiyuan’s complexion improved unexpectedly, a trace of ruddy color returning to his previously ashen cheeks. To Xiao Jiu and the others, however, it was unbearably heart-wrenching to witness.
Only the last acupoint remained. Doctor Gui wiped the sweat from his forehead, hesitant to proceed. His expression was complex as he looked at Xiao Ruiyuan, who was now covered in silver needles, the reluctance in his eyes almost taking physical shape: once this needle was inserted, there would be no turning back!
Xiao Ruiyuan opened his eyes and, seeing the indecisive Doctor Gui, spoke with unexpected gentleness, "Oldman Ghost, continue, please!"
Doctor Gui’s heart shook, instantly casting aside his prior hesitations. Focusing once again, he directed the Silver Needle slowly toward the Shanzhong Acupoint.