From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor-Chapter 357 - 332: Bloodletting via Venous Pricking

Chapter 357: Chapter 332: Bloodletting via Venous Pricking

However, the time Su Tianyu has been poisoned is too long, even with Xu Chunliang, a detoxification master, it will take quite a while. Another reason is that Su Tianyu’s current constitution is rather weak, so the treatment must not be rushed and must proceed gradually.

Xu Chunliang took out a three-edged needle. Today, he was not doing ordinary acupuncture but bloodletting therapy. Originally, he intended for Su Qing to step aside, but she insisted on staying, so he let it be. It seems Su Qing still lacks trust in his medical skills.

The bloodletting therapy involves using acupuncture at specific meridian points to let the blood flow out naturally or using cupping to expel the stagnant blood in the meridians.

Only through this method can the process of Su Tianyu detoxifying be accelerated. Xu Chunliang’s treatment plan is to periodically help him expel part of the poisonous blood, using medicine to promote the regeneration of Su Tianyu’s blood. Once his body recovers, they will continue the bloodletting process.

The point selection for bloodletting therapy and ordinary acupuncture has similarities as well as differences.

The similarity lies in the fact that both are based on the theories of the organs, meridians, qi, and blood in Chinese medicine and follow the proximal, distal, and special effects of acupoints to select and match points.

The difference is that the sites for acupuncture bloodletting may not necessarily be on the fourteen meridians; some are on blood vessels near the points but not on the meridians. The main focus is on blood vessels at or near the acupoints that exhibit obvious stagnation.

Sometimes the chosen points may not seem related to the affected area from a meridian perspective but are proven effective based on practical experience.

Xu Chunliang first chose the Shixuan points, which are located at the fingertip of the ten fingers, 0.1 cun from the edge of the nail and flesh, with a total of ten points on both sides.

The benefit of frequently massaging the Shixuan points is that it can treat insomnia, heatstroke, and hypertension.

The easiest way to massage the Shixuan points is to use the thumb nail to apply pressure repeatedly until a soreness is felt, with the stimulation not exceeding 5 minutes each time. Traditional Chinese medicine often uses acupuncture on the Shixuan points to treat pediatric convulsions.

Xu Chunliang decisively pierced the Shixuan points on both of Su Tianyu’s hands with a three-edged needle, placing his hands in a pre-prepared stainless steel tray, where black blood beads slowly emerged from the pricked Shixuan points.

Next, he punctured the twelve Jing points.

The twelve Jing points consist of the Jing points of the twelve meridians, all located at the ends of the limbs. These include Shaoshang (Lung meridian), Zhongchong (Pericardium meridian), Shaochong (Heart meridian), Shangyang (Large Intestine meridian), Guanchong (Triple Burner meridian), Shaoze (Small Intestine meridian), Yinbai (Spleen meridian), Dadun (Liver meridian), Yongquan (Kidney meridian), Lidui (Stomach meridian), Zulinqi (Gall Bladder meridian), and Zhiyin (Bladder meridian), needled at a depth of 0.1-0.2 cun.

He also pricked the tips of both toes, with the purpose of stimulating the nerve endings and relieving cranial pressure. Su Tianyu’s root cause was poisoning, which affected his brain, leading to symptoms resembling a stroke.

Xu Chunliang’s needlework was precise, as smooth as flowing clouds and water. Watching from the side, Su Qing felt a little more at ease, recalling what Xu Chunliang had just told her. It’s true, he is from Huichun Hall, the only grandson of Elder Xu, and such a good person, how could he deceive her? Thinking of this, her cheeks involuntarily blushed.

Amateurs watch the excitement, professionals watch the technique. Zheng Peian, seeing Xu Chunliang’s needlework, couldn’t help but sigh in admiration. This is talent! No wonder his master often said that this beloved grandson is a brilliant talent in Chinese medicine. Just this needlework of Xu Chunliang’s is beyond his reach. How long has he been studying medicine? Even if I followed my master all my life, I might not reach Xu Chunliang’s level.

Xu Chunliang switched to fine needles and chose the Back Shu points. The Back Shu points refer to the points where the qi of the five organs and six bowels is transported to the back and belong to the foot’s Taiyang Bladder meridian. The Back Shu points are all distributed on the first lateral line of the foot’s Taiyang meridian on the back, 1.5 cun beside the posterior median line (Governing Vessel). The heights of the Back Shu points basically correspond to the respective organ positions.

After acupuncture, cupping and bloodletting were performed.

Traditional Chinese medicine’s acupuncture bloodletting therapy is effective for heat in the blood, blood stasis, damp heat, and blood stasis conditions.

Local bloodletting can relieve the blood stasis phenomenon, promote blood circulation, clear the meridians, remove heat, and detoxify, thus having a therapeutic effect on physical diseases.

However, for those with blood deficiency, dizziness, anemia, fatigue, or qi and blood deficiency, acupuncture bloodletting therapy is not advisable.

A considerable amount of black blood oozed from Su Tianyu’s body, smelling extremely foul, nauseating to the point of inducing vomiting.

Zheng Peian had now completely become Xu Chunliang’s assistant, using tweezers to hold alcohol-soaked cotton balls to promptly wipe away the dirty blood from Su Tianyu’s body. He now began to understand Xu Chunliang’s treatment plan. While admiring Xu Chunliang’s acupuncture technique, Zheng Peian also had a thought. If there are still residual toxins in Su Tianyu’s body, why not perform hemodialysis? Wouldn’t it be faster using modern medical methods?

After performing bloodletting on Su Tianyu, Xu Chunliang helped transfer him into a pre-prepared herbal bath. Today’s medicine was adjusted; through the herbal bath, the medicine could better penetrate into the patient’s body through the not yet fully healed acupoints, neutralize the toxins inside the body, and consolidate the body’s foundation.

Su Tianyu was utterly exhausted from the treatment, so Su Qing had Xu Chunliang and the others wash their hands and sit down to have tea while she took her father back to the bedroom to rest.

After tidying up a bit, she returned to the living room, apologetically saying, "Sorry to trouble you two."

Xu Chunliang replied with a smile, "You’re too kind."

At this time, the housekeeper returned from grocery shopping, and Su Qing offered to have them stay for dinner.

Xu Chunliang and Zheng Peian weren’t shy about it. Su Qing cooked personally, and despite her appearance of being above worldly affairs, she was quite skilled in the kitchen, excelling in all forms of cooking.

Zheng Peian went to the kitchen to help, and soon came out, whispering to Xu Chunliang, "Impressive, there aren’t many young girls who can cook these days."

Xu Chunliang laughed, "What? Feeling itchy and want to fry a couple of dishes to show off?"

Zheng Peian said, "It’s her heartfelt gesture, let’s just wait to eat." He glanced at Su Tianyu’s room door and lowered his voice, "Do you think he can fully recover?"

Xu Chunliang gave him a look, indicating it was not suitable to discuss this now. Su Tianyu’s current condition was caused by poisoning and internal injuries. If he had met him soon after being injured, he might have already recovered. Unfortunately, his condition was misjudged several times, delaying the treatment. The internal injuries lingered without healing, and the toxins weren’t cleared in time, remaining in his body, resulting in such significant harm.

Xu Chunliang’s treatment method was to first use a medicinal bath to dissolve congestions, softening the blocked blood vessels in Su Tianyu’s body, and then apply bloodletting to release some toxic blood.

Because Su Tianyu’s body was weak, it couldn’t be rushed. After releasing some toxic blood, he supplemented with a medicine to continue clearing the toxins in his body.

This treatment took one week per course, requiring at least seven sessions to see some effect. Xu Chunliang believed that as Su Tianyu’s toxins were cleared, his condition would start to improve. As for healing the internal injuries, that would take even more time.

Su Qing finished cooking and invited them to the table.

Xu Chunliang saw the dishes on the table, vibrant in color and aroma, and couldn’t help but praise, "Not bad, you can present in the hall and conquer in the kitchen."

Su Qing was a bit embarrassed by his compliment, "You should say that poor children take charge early." She took out two bottles of Maotai from the wine cabinet, the good wine her father had stored in the past.

Zheng Peian said, "No need to open such good wine, it’s a waste."

Su Qing smiled, "Director Zheng doesn’t take consultation fees, and you travel back and forth for my father’s illness; even the best wine can’t express my gratitude."

"You should thank Chunliang instead. I came here for him," Zheng Peian felt a bit ashamed, as he was merely a puppet while Xu Chunliang was the real healer.

Xu Chunliang said, "Su Qing and I are good friends, no need for thanks between friends, you’re an outsider."

Zheng Peian laughed, "Alright, I’m an outsider, you two are the insiders."

These words made Su Qing blush again, as she needed to take care of her father, so she didn’t drink wine.

Zheng Peian said, "I guess your family must be scholarly. What did Mr. Su do for work in the past?"

Su Qing replied, "My dad was a Chinese teacher at a high school, and he was still teaching the graduating class before he fell ill."

Zheng Peian said, "I thought so."

Xu Chunliang didn’t think Su Tianyu was an ordinary high school teacher. It was clear that Su Tianyu was a martial artist before, with considerable skills. From the nature of his injuries, another expert must have injured him. Su Qing probably didn’t know about her father’s past.

Su Qing said, "By the way, the Huayuan Group sponsors our station’s New Year’s Gala. Will you be attending?"

Xu Chunliang shook his head; he didn’t know about this. When Zheng Peian was formally accepted as a disciple earlier, Pei Lin did mention organizing some kind of gala and wanted him to invite Su Qing to host, but Xu Chunliang hadn’t taken it seriously.

However, what Su Qing mentioned was different from what Pei Lin said. Su Qing talked about the New Year’s Gala hosted by Dongzhou TV Station, sponsored by the Huayuan Group. Could it be that Tang Jinglun wanted to use this event to expand Huanyan Health’s influence?

Zheng Peian hadn’t heard anything either. Changxing Hospital was only part of the Huayuan Group, but sponsoring a New Year’s Gala must cost quite a bit. It might be better to use that money for employee benefits instead of such superficial endeavors.

Su Qing said, "There are seats reserved for Changxing Hospital at the event."

Xu Chunliang said, "I’ll go back and ask."

Su Qing smiled, "No need to ask, I’ve reserved guest seats for both of you."

Xu Chunliang wasn’t very interested in such entertainment events, but he knew Su Qing wanted to express her gratitude in this way, so he couldn’t refuse. He would see the circumstances; if he had time, he could attend to support Su Qing.

Since Zheng Peian couldn’t drive after drinking, Su Qing drove his car and took him and Xu Chunliang back, as she still had to go to her workplace in the afternoon.