Chapter 196: Cured with Ease
Chapter 196: Cured with Ease
The most advanced scientific instruments could see these tiny areas now. They could take a small sample and analyze it. But they did not have good ways to fix such tiny damage. Usually, the body had to heal itself.
Madam Wen’s situation was a case where self-healing failed. Even though it looked fine on the surface, the nerves inside were in a mess. They had not reconnected at all.
Lin Mu controlled his Zhenqi and let it travel around. He carefully examined the lower part of her body. The situation was indeed as Yang Guangqing had said. The muscle tissue and blood vessels were very well maintained. They were almost the same as a normal person’s. It seemed a lot of effort had been put into Madam Wen’s care.
“The situation is much better than I imagined. This is really thanks to Mr. Yang’s monthly maintenance over so many years. Otherwise, things would be much more complicated today.”
Lin Mu withdrew his left hand. A slight smile appeared on his face.
“What does Xiao Lin mean?”
A look of pleasant surprise appeared on Madam Wen’s face.
“I can’t say I’m a hundred percent sure. But looking at Madam Wen’s current condition, the chance of a cure is over seventy percent.”
Lin Mu smiled and nodded.
“Seventy percent!”
Wen Rongrong, who was standing to the side, also showed a mix of surprise and joy. Seventy percent was a very high probability. Especially for some patients, it was already equivalent to hope.
“Indeed. It’s mainly because the condition inside Madam Wen’s body is very good. These people have taken excellent care of her. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have much confidence either.”
Seeing the happy expressions on the mother and daughter, Lin Mu also felt a wave of happiness in his heart.
The Wen Qiming family had gone through many hardships over the years. To protect the safety of his wife and daughter, he even thought of a fake divorce. He created new identities for another mother and son. Being forced to such measures was truly a last resort.
Being able to help a little, Lin Mu was not stingy about putting in some effort. For him, it only cost some Zhenqi. It had no major impact. Furthermore, Wen Qiming’s background was not simple. Perhaps in the future, he might need Wen Qiming’s help for one or two things.
The few of them sat in the room and chatted warmly for a while. Before long, the sound of a door opening came from outside. Then Wen Qiming came in with Yang Guangqing.
“Xiao Lin arrived very quickly. I was much slower.”
Wen Qiming said with a cheerful laugh.
“I happened to be nearby, so I came a bit early. I’ve already examined Madam Wen. The chance of recovery is over seventy percent. The treatment process also has no risks. Even if it fails, it will just remain the same. There won’t be any worsening of the condition.”
Lin Mu stood up and said, “Let’s make some preparations now. We’ll start soon!”
“Alright. It’s better to finish early and rest early.”
Hearing this, Wen Qiming immediately beamed with joy. He was already very satisfied with a seventy percent probability. Moreover, there were no risks. Even if it failed, it was fine. Once successful, his wife could return to a normal state. She wouldn’t have to lie in bed all the time from then on.
Lin Mu picked up Yao Xianxian’s bag and went into the outside bathroom. Then he took that set of Silver Needles from the Ring and put them into her bag. After washing his hands, he returned to the room.
“Director Wen, please stay. Everyone else, please step out first.”
Lin Mu took out the Silver Needles from the bag and said to everyone.
Seeing the set of Silver Needles in Lin Mu’s hand, a strange look flashed in Yang Guangqing’s eyes. But he did not say anything. He led the way out of the room. Then Yao Xianxian and Wen Rongrong also followed out. Only the three of them remained in the room.
“Director Wen, please help your wife turn over. I need to apply needles on the lower back area.”
Hearing Lin Mu’s words, Wen Qiming quickly lifted the blanket. He carefully helped his wife turn over. Then he lifted her pajama top a bit, exposing her entire waist.
“Good. When I apply the needles, Director Wen can just watch from the side. This process will be very fast.”
Lin Mu gave a slight smile. Then he said to Madam Wen, “Madam, no need to be nervous. You won’t feel any pain.”
“I actually wish I could feel pain. For so many years, my lower body has never known what pain feels like!”
Madam Wen lay on the pillow and joked.
Lin Mu spread open the bag containing the Silver Needles on the bedside. It revealed several dozen Silver Needles of various sizes inside. His right hand swept over them. Zhenqi swirled out, immediately lifting ten Silver Needles of different lengths. His hands hovered above the lower back. After a slight trembling, the Silver Needles also stopped, suspended straight.
Slightly closing his eyes, he took a few deep breaths. The Dantian Zhen Qi suddenly began to circulate. A vortex of energy immediately appeared between his hands. The Silver Needles, driven by the vortex, spun rapidly. They turned into streaks of silver light pouring down. The speed was so fast the naked eye could not follow.
Not to mention Wen Qiming who was watching from the side. Even Lin Mu himself, if he used his hands to operate, could not achieve such speed. Only by using Zhenqi to guide them could it be done. The naked eye equally could not follow the speed of the Silver Needles. Now he was completely operating based on sensing.
This was also why, in the later stages of the Inchlight Sun-Seizing Secret Art, all high-level Acupuncture Secret Techniques had to be controlled with Zhenqi. Because the physical body could not achieve such dense frequency. Complex needle techniques were completely impossible to perform.
In Wen Qiming’s eyes, he only saw a flash of silver light on his wife’s lower back. The continuous, silk-like silver light flew up and down. A full quarter of an hour passed before Lin Mu lifted both hands and instantly withdrew all the Silver Needles. Then his right palm directly covered the lower back.
To speed up the recovery of the damaged nerves in the spinal processes, he even used a trace of Zhenyuan. This Zhenyuan, cultivated from his powerful body, for an ordinary person like Madam Wen, was almost equivalent to the effect of a miraculous medicine.
Letting out a long breath, Lin Mu slowly withdrew his right palm. The rapidly flowing Zhenqi in his body also returned to his Dantian.
“Is it done already?”
Wen Qiming felt a mix of excitement and doubt. The treatment was over, but he grew worried instead.
“The treatment was very successful. Director Wen, no need to worry. Please help Madam Wen turn over first.”
Lin Mu nodded with a smile and carefully put away the Silver Needles. “I have reorganized the meridians. Now the diseased area has completely recovered. What’s left is to slowly adapt. After all, Madam Wen has been lying in bed for so many years. She needs a process to buffer.”
“This is truly wonderful, Xiao Lin. I really don’t know how to thank you.”
Wen Qiming tightly held his wife’s hand. A glistening tear appeared in his eyes. The bitterness in his heart over the years, no one knew. His regret towards his wife could only be buried deep in his heart. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have persisted all these years trying to find ways to treat his wife’s illness.
“Director Wen, you don’t need to take it to heart. If you hadn’t invited me over this time, I wouldn’t have met an Expert like Master Wong. What I’ve gained is already a lot. One cannot be too greedy.”
Lin Mu blinked and gave a slight smile.
“If you ever need any help in the future, just let me know. I believe I can still be of some assistance.”
Wen Qiming gratefully nodded and kept stroking his wife’s hand.
“Alright, I’ll go out first. You two have a good reunion.”
Lin Mu picked up the Silver Needle bag and then left the room.
The three people in the living room were sitting there. Wen Rongrong looked very anxious. She did not know what was happening inside the room. Seeing Lin Mu come out, she immediately went up to him and asked, “How did it go? Was it smooth?”
“Yes, everything went smoothly. After a period of adaptation, she will return to normal.”
Lin Mu affirmed with a nod.
“Great! Thank you, Lin Mu. I’ll go see Mom first.”
Wen Rongrong stood up in surprise and hurriedly ran into the room.
“I never imagined, young friend Lin, that you are also skilled in Acupuncture Secret Techniques. So young and already so accomplished. At the same time, you also practice medicine. It seems young friend Lin is the legendary prodigy!”
Yang Guangqing looked at Lin Mu with a meaningful gaze.
“Mr. Yang, you flatter me. I’ve only dabbled a little. I can’t call it skilled. Compared to seniors like Divine Physician Mu Renqing, I’m still far behind.”
Putting the Silver Needle bag back into Yao Xianxian’s bag, Lin Mu humbly smiled.
“That’s only because young friend Lin is still too young. I believe surpassing those seniors is just a matter of time.”
Slightly shaking his head, Yang Guangqing said with a smile.
“Maybe that day will really come.”
Lin Mu gave a slight smile. “Then we won’t stay any longer. Let Director Wen’s family have a good reunion. We’ll visit another day when we have time.”
“Alright. Today, Old Wen is probably very emotional too. If there’s any lack of courtesy, please be understanding.”
Yang Guangqing saw the two of them to the door. He watched them disappear into the stairwell before closing the door.
“A-Mu, did you really cure Madam Wen’s illness?”
Yao Xianxian asked as they went down the stairs.
“Of course. The whole family is here. I couldn’t just lie with my eyes open, right?”
Lin Mu gave a helpless smile.
“I never knew you knew medicine too. When did you learn it?”
Yao Xianxian asked curiously. She also felt Yang Guangqing’s words made sense. After all, Lin Mu was so young. His achievements in Martial Arts were already very high. She never expected him to be skilled in medicine too. These were two very difficult fields. Ordinary people would be remarkable if they could do one well. But Lin Mu was good at both.
“For a Martial Artist, knowing a little medicine is quite normal, right? When Martial Arts reach a profound level, the understanding of the body also deepens. When you enter the Zhenqi Realm, you will understand this. At that time, many incurable diseases in the eyes of ordinary people are not very difficult problems in our eyes.”
Lin Mu gave a slight smile.
“Really? That Yang Guangqing is also an Expert who has entered the Zhenqi Realm. Why couldn’t he cure Madam Wen’s illness?”
Yao Xianxian shook Lin Mu’s arm and asked in a charmingly naive way.
“How would I know? Maybe he didn’t practice properly!”
Lin Mu broke into a sweat and said evasively.
“Liar! Since you know Acupuncture, when we go back, give me some Acupuncture too. Just help me improve my Cultivation Power a bit. My demands aren’t high.”
Yao Xianxian wore an expression that said she would believe him only if pigs could fly.
“Miss, do you think Acupuncture is like transferring power? Can it help you improve your Cultivation Power? Unless I use another big needle, maybe then.”
The corners of Lin Mu’s mouth curved into a smile. He grinned mischievously.
“Another big needle? You pervert!”
Yao Xianxian asked puzzledly. Then she suddenly realized what Lin Mu was referring to. Her face immediately turned red with embarrassment. She stomped her feet in protest, making Lin Mu burst into laughter again.