Thinking this way, Sir Lu's gaze became even more affectionate. The old man's face said, "Miss Xia, you'll have your work cut out for you in what comes next."
"There's no need for thanks." Xia Ningxing had already sterilized the silver needles and turned to nod at him with a smile.
Sir Lu also responded with a smile, then slowly closed his eyes. He showed no fear, only tranquility and calm.
Having weathered many storms, he naturally remained much calmer in the face of life and death than most people.
"Let's begin."
His voice was aged and weak, but also composed.
Xia Ningxing admired him from the bottom of her heart.
...
An hour later, the first acupuncture detoxification session officially concluded.
Xia Ningxing's fair forehead was covered in glistening beads of sweat, and she breathed heavily as if she had just run a marathon.
Though acupuncture might look easy, as if simply inserting needles into points is all it takes, the actual execution is far from that simple.
