On one side, Li Qiuli, bare-chested, was determined to unveil the true face of this deceiver to her daughter, warning her sternly not to fall for the charms of this superficial young man, lest she be deceived by his allure. She was highly confident in her daughter; her exceptional beauty and remarkable figure were beyond doubt. Her daughter's attractiveness was particularly noticeable, making her stand out on the streets, drawing the gaze of countless men. If she were to fall prey to this deceitful boy, it would indeed be a great loss.
Meanwhile, Lin Yu, standing behind, unaware of the suspicions brewing in the aunt's mind, was undeterred. "Madam, if you could sit a little straighter, I shall begin the acupuncture. Your ailment has plagued you for many years. The meridians within have been inundated by damp toxins, whereupon wind toxins have penetrated your bones, rendering them soft, deformed, and porous, leading to your current condition. We need to expel these toxins. Please relax and avoid any undue tension..."
His hand glided down her spine, as an imperceptible surge of elemental power infiltrated, exploring the interior, tracing the pathways of her body.
Surprised by this exploration, Lin Yu discovered the aunt's meridians in complete disarray. They were filled with swirling dark energies, rampant and chaotic. At this rate, within another couple of years, she might be paralyzed and confined to bed.
Furthermore, the bones throughout her body were shrouded in dense black mist, lacking the vivid radiance typical of healthy bones. Lin Yu frowned, realizing that this ailment couldn't be resolved hastily. The accumulation of these damp toxins in the body's meridians presented a challenge that wouldn't be resolved overnight.
However, while difficult, it was not insurmountable. It would just be a little tedious, requiring daily sessions to expel these toxins using elemental force. But he couldn't afford the time to visit daily, so he decided to perform a one-time treatment, leaving behind elemental energy to guide the expulsion of these toxins. He estimated that within five to eight days, the aunt would regain mobility, free from pain.
As her body gradually recuperated, within a month at most, she would regain her vitality, restored to a state of health similar to that of a normal person.
As for Zhang Xinran's father, despite being diagnosed with post-stroke sequelae, his treatment was far simpler and more straightforward. A stroke, in essence, was an acute cerebral hemorrhage, compressing the neural blood vessels within the cranium. Although a risky craniotomy could cure it, some crucial and extremely delicate areas were inaccessible even with precise surgical techniques. Hence, certain sequelae were expected. This wasn't much trouble; compelling these issues away using elemental force, followed by the use of hollow steel needles to remove stagnant blood, was sufficient.
Hence, Lin Yu's decision to prioritize Zhang Yunjie's treatment followed this reasoning.
However, Aunt Zhang seemed distrustful and overtly resistant, making it challenging to proceed with her treatment. Consequently, he decided to address her case first, as solving the tougher challenge first would make the subsequent ones more manageable.
While administering the treatment, Lin Yu swiftly inserted a series of needles along her back. Zhang Xinran was left dumbfounded, witnessing Lin Yu's lightning-fast movements, seriously doubting her own eyes.
"Aunt, please close your eyes now and relax, maintaining a tranquil state of mind," Lin Yu smiled as he gently pressed along her spine, from the first cervical vertebra at the base of her skull, progressing downward, infusing elemental power with every touch. He traced the meridians until he reached the coccyx, then withdrew his hand.
Initially, Li Qiuli had been quietly sneering, assuming Lin Yu's deception would be exposed sooner or later.
However, as Lin Yu continued to press downwards, an inexplicable warmth flowed incessantly along her spine, permeating her body. Her body always felt as if it were in a chilly draught, shivering no matter how warmly she dressed, akin to holding a block of ice, chilling her to the core.
But with each needle insertion by Lin Yu, an indescribable warmth surged within, intertwining and circulating in an orderly fashion, relieving her of the long-standing discomfort. The pervasive cold that had troubled her for so long began to dissipate, replaced by an expanding warmth, resembling both a hot spring and sunlight, spreading throughout her body. She felt so comfortable she almost wanted to sing out loud.
"Auntie, how do you feel now? Is your body warm and comfortable? Do you sense the coldness traveling downwards towards your fingertips?" Lin Yu asked with a smile.
"Yes, yes, exactly, that's the feeling," Li Qiuli nodded continuously. Unknowingly, she had forgotten her initial belief that this young man was attempting to deceive her daughter.
"Well then, Xinran, bring a basin," Lin Yu nodded, confident that his elemental force had effectively expelled the cold and dampness.
"Okay," Zhang Xinran immediately fetched a basin and placed it where Lin Yu indicated.
Turning to Aunt Zhang, Lin Yu, though blindfolded, seemed to see everything. He grasped her left arm, saying, "Auntie, relax your body, don't be tense." As he spoke, he inserted a row of steel needles according to her meridians on her arm, followed by several gentle touches on specific acupoints on her shoulder. Finally, he seized her hand and inserted specially designed needles into her fingertips.
A hiss sounded as five streams of black blood gushed out from the needles, directly into the basin, emanating faint coldness.
"Lin Yu, what's happening? Why is there bleeding?" Zhang Xinran approached in fear, clutching Lin Yu's shoulder. Her concern led to confusion, seeing blood flowing from her mother's body.