From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor-Chapter 417 - 390: Opening the Ren and Du Meridians
Zhang Boxu reached out to check Wang Zeqiang’s pulse, feeling it weak, and thought to himself that it was not a good sign; the patient’s condition was not optimistic.
Xu Chunliang said, "For what this person has done, it would be best to let him fend for himself, but since Elder Qiao has spoken, I have to help." Staring into Wang Sixuan’s eyes, he said, "Mr. Wang, you owe Elder Qiao a huge favor this time!"
Wang Sixuan’s mind was in chaos; he didn’t even know how to respond. Ever since becoming the head of Hua Tou, he was riding high, but in the past couple of days, he experienced unprecedented setbacks since taking office. Not only had there been major issues at home, but offending Elder Qiao had also left hidden risks in his career.
Qiao Rulong was secretly pleased inside; even his uncle had come to this. Although his grandfather had given him a hard slap when he joined Hua Tou, it wasn’t as satisfying as Xu Chunliang’s direct confrontation today. Seeing his uncle in such a predicament, Qiao Rulong suddenly realized that even if his grandfather hadn’t stepped in, Xu Chunliang could solve Wang Zeqiang’s problem. This guy had left a backdoor from the start.
Even though there was no direct evidence linking Wang Zeqiang’s madness to Xu Chunliang, Qiao Rulong was convinced it was his doing.
Xu Chunliang smiled at Zhang Boxu and said, "Teacher Zhang, I can cure him, but I wasn’t the one who put him in this state."
Xu Chunliang stepped forward and began acupuncture along the Du Meridian, starting from Chengqiang, Yaoshu, Yangguan, Mingmen, Xuanshu, Jizhong, Zhongshu, Jinshu, Zhiyang, Lingtai, Shendao, Shenzhu, Taodao, Dazhui, Yamen, Fengfu, Naohu, Qiangjian, Houding, and Baihui... all the way up.
To an outsider, it might just look like a spectacle, but to an insider, it’s a skillful art. Zhang Boxu was awestruck by Xu Chunliang’s precise acupuncture technique. It was incredible! He knew almost all the top doctors in the country, including himself, and none possessed Xu Chunliang’s acupuncture techniques.
Xu Chunliang only demonstrated his bone-penetration acupuncture. The previous remote acupuncture was done so discreetly that even Zhang Boxu couldn’t identify it. If he knew Xu Chunliang had such a skill, he would probably be astounded.
To outsiders, Wang Zeqiang seemed to be in a comatose state, but he hadn’t lost consciousness. As Xu Chunliang’s acupuncture progressed, he felt as if his spine was being slowly cut open by a sharp ice blade, the pain was unimaginable. He wished he could just pass out, but unfortunately, his consciousness remained clear. The burning pain in his abdomen’s Ren Meridian continued, one front and one back, one cold and one hot; this kind of pain would remain unforgettable for life.
After acupuncture, Xu Chunliang wiped his hands with a prepared towel and softly said, "Let him sleep for a while; he’ll wake up in two hours and will be back to normal."
Wang Sixuan looked at his motionless son, unsure whether he was dead or alive; even two minutes felt like two years to him: "Two hours?"
Xu Chunliang nodded and said, "I have some matters to attend to, so I must return first."
Wang Sixuan cast a pleading glance at Qiao Rulong. Qiao Rulong knew he wanted Xu Chunliang to stay, but Xu Chunliang had his freedom, and there was no reason to force someone to stay.
Zhang Boxu also had nothing to say, as Xu Chunliang’s treatment method was something he had never seen or heard of before.
Qiao Rulong said, "I’ll see you off!"
Wang Sixuan, heart burdened with anxiety, said, "My son, he..."
Xu Chunliang replied, "You don’t trust me?"
"No, it’s not that..."
Xu Chunliang glanced at his watch and said, "Two hours later, he will wake up. Be sure to remember, don’t let him go out for a year, stay away from smoking and drinking, abstain from women, or he might relapse. If he does, even I won’t be able to help."
After saying this, Xu Chunliang turned and left, stepping outside to see Wang Siqi waiting, he politely greeted her before quickly leaving. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢
Qiao Rulong followed closely behind.
As they left Hongliu Academy, Qiao Rulong finally spoke, "Will my cousin be alright?"
Xu Chunliang said meaningfully, "Do you want him to be alright or not?"
Qiao Rulong replied, "He’s my family."
Xu Chunliang said, "Sometimes, you consider someone family, but they might not think the same of you. President Qiao, your cousin is unreliable. If I were you, I’d cut off all ties with such a despicable person, lest he drags you down in the future."
Qiao Rulong laughed lightly, "You sure like telling others what to do?"
Xu Chunliang replied, "Don’t get me wrong, I’m just giving advice. After all, you are Xiaoxue’s brother."
Qiao Rulong said, "If anything happens to my cousin, you’ll be in trouble."
Xu Chunliang laughed, "Rest assured, I’ve already cured him. I just wanted him to suffer more, otherwise, this bastard won’t learn his lesson."
Qiao Rulong said, "Seems like I really shouldn’t offend you easily in the future."
Xu Chunliang said, "Whatever you think of me, I have great respect for you." His words were a bit insincere, as his humility before Qiao Rulong was all because he had an eye on his sister.
Qiao Rulong saw through this clearly and said softly, "I don’t feel at ease; do you have time? I’ll buy you a drink."
Xu Chunliang nodded, "Not too far, I have class tomorrow."
Qiao Rulong laughed, "You choose the place."
Xu Chunliang thought for a moment and said, "I know a good place."
There was a barbecue shop hidden in the alley behind the Dongzhou Restaurant, also operated by a Dongzhou native, featuring authentic Dongzhou-style cuisine. Xu Chunliang heard about it from Pu Jian, but he hadn’t had the time to visit recently.
The lamb is freshly cut and skewered on the spot, and there aren’t many customers inside, mainly because locals in Capital City don’t really accept this taste.
Xu Chunliang spoke a few words with the owner in the local Dongzhou dialect. Seeing a fellow townsman, the owner was very enthusiastic and arranged a small private room for them.
Qiao Rulong, dressed in a sleek, professional outfit, rarely dined at such places. He brought a bottle of liquor down from the car. It’s safe to say that Xu Chunliang’s performance tonight completely overturned his previous impression. This guy, though from an ordinary background, indeed had some skills. Qiao Rulong had always respected people with skills.
Xu Chunliang looked at the thirty-year-old Maotai that Qiao Rulong brought and sighed, "Isn’t it a bit extravagant to pair this liquor with barbecue?"
Qiao Rulong said, "You helped me so much tonight; shouldn’t I reward you?"
Xu Chunliang said, "Why be so polite among family."
Qiao Rulong was stunned for a moment. This guy was getting ahead of himself. When did we become family? Just then, Mei Ru Xue called, seeing that Xu Chunliang had been gone for so long without any news, so she called her brother.
Qiao Rulong told her that they had already left the Wang Family and were currently having a midnight snack together.
Mei Ru Xue asked him where they were. Qiao Rulong knew his sister was concerned about Xu Chunliang, so he handed the phone to Xu Chunliang, who told Mei Ru Xue that they wanted to chat privately.
Men need their space too, and as long as Mei Ru Xue knew Xu Chunliang was safe, she was fine.
Xu Chunliang returned the phone to Qiao Rulong and said with a smile, "She still doesn’t trust me."
Qiao Rulong said, "Her worrying proves you’re still not mature enough in handling things."
Xu Chunliang said, "Being young is a good thing! I’m only in my twenties; I can’t act like an old man full of melancholy." He said while pouring more wine for Qiao Rulong.
Qiao Rulong said, "You’re alluding to me."
Xu Chunliang said, "I didn’t mean that. People’s temperaments differ. You’re discreet and reserved, and I’m enthusiastic and outgoing. We’re completely different in character."
Qiao Rulong laughed, "What’s usually shown on the surface is a protective layer. Based on your performance tonight, I can only say you are quite good at disguising."
Xu Chunliang raised his glass for a toast, and the two of them downed their drinks. Xu Chunliang said, "Do you have some misunderstanding about disguising? I hate your cousin. I didn’t disguise that one bit." Then he suddenly lowered his voice and said, "I deliberately messed with him today."
Qiao Rulong’s eyebrows raised. Of course, he knew, but he didn’t expect Xu Chunliang to admit it right to his face. He didn’t know whether to praise him for his candor or call him arrogant.
Qiao Rulong said, "Is it worth gambling your future and fate for two unrelated people?"
Xu Chunliang said, "First off, they’re not unrelated people. Even if I didn’t know them, I wouldn’t tolerate such things happening. Using despicable means to drug women would earn you the punishment of being devoured by ten thousand insects in the Five Poison Sect."
Qiao Rulong couldn’t help but laugh, "Five Poison Sect? You’re talking about He Hongyao from the Green Blood Sword?"
Xu Chunliang said, "Secondly, I don’t think the Wang Family can affect my future and fate. Nor do I believe anyone in this world can influence me. Compared to future and fate, life and death seem more crucial."
Qiao Rulong really had a newfound respect for this kid. He proactively raised his glass for a toast with Xu Chunliang, "Seems like it’s truly not a good idea to offend you."
Xu Chunliang smiled gently, "I’m actually easy to get along with, and I won’t hurt Xiaoxue’s family."
Qiao Rulong nodded, looking at Xu Chunliang again, "Chunliang!"
Xu Chunliang was slightly stunned; suddenly being called that made him feel a bit uneasy.
Qiao Rulong said, "Can I call you that?"
Xu Chunliang said, "Whatever you like! After all, Xiaoxue calls me that too."
Qiao Rulong said, "No matter to what extent you and Xiaoxue’s relationship will develop, I think you can be a friend worth associating with. You can call me Brother Long from now on."
Xu Chunliang would prefer to skip the ’Long,’ but Qiao Rulong was already showing goodwill tonight, which was a very positive thing for him and Mei Ru Xue.
Qiao Rulong said, "Thank you also for my father-in-law’s matter."
Xu Chunliang said, "Just a small effort, nothing worth mentioning."
The two continued drinking and chatting, and before they knew it, two hours had passed. Qiao Rulong received a call from his mother, informing him that Wang Zeqiang had regained consciousness and was in a normal state of mind.
After hanging up the phone, Qiao Rulong toasted Xu Chunliang once more.
Xu Chunliang suggested wrapping up the drinking session for tonight, "Brother Long, you don’t need to keep watch over me anymore. I’ve completed the task Elder Qiao gave me."
Here’s another update, covering medical aspects. It can’t be omitted nor overly elaborated. Catering to all tastes is difficult, and I’ve already worked hard to keep the treatment process simple. As for Xu Chunliang’s methods, some people think they’re too light, others think they’re too heavy. Some readers should be more patient; this book has just over a million words, and I haven’t even begun to unfold it yet.
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