"Um?!"
As soon as Ning Yechen spoke those words, the room fell into an awkward silence.
"Now, now...?" Qi Yuan's face turned a deep shade of crimson, and she lowered her head in embarrassment. Although she knew Ning Yechen's intentions were purely professional, the thought of undressing in front of a strange man was still deeply unsettling for her.
Luo Ruying's brows furrowed slightly, and her beautiful eyes narrowed in clear displeasure as she stared at Ning Yechen.
Realizing how his words might have been misconstrued, Ning Yechen quickly approached Luo Ruying, carrying Luo Hongye, and explained, "Madam, don't misunderstand. I need to use silver needles to open her acupuncture points and unblock her meridians."
"Of course I know," Luo Ruying replied with a soft snort, glancing sideways. "I didn't misunderstand anything."
Ning Yechen: "..."
It definitely seems like she's angry...
"Madam, are you angry?" Ning Yechen asked, sidling up to Luo Ruying and leaning his shoulder against hers with a smile.
"I'm not angry. Don't think of me as a pretentious and unreasonable woman," Luo Ruying replied lightly, taking Luo Hongye from his arms.
"Don't you have a way to heal her meridians? Go and help her."
Seeing Luo Ruying feeling sulky, Ning Yechen was somewhat amused. He responded and walked over to Qi Yuan.
"Miss Qi, come with me."
Qi Yuan's face turned even redder, and after a moment of hesitation, she followed him. This opportunity was rare, and regardless of whether Ning Yechen could really heal her meridians, she had to try. This might be her last chance to practice cultivation in her lifetime.
Once inside the house, Qi Yuan stood nervously, not knowing what to do. Ning Yechen was already sitting cross-legged on the bed and said to her, "What are you waiting for? Come here. Just turn your back to me and take off your clothes."
"oh…" Qi Yuan responded, nervously climbing onto the bed, turning her back to Ning Yechen, and slowly starting to undress. The idea of taking off her clothes in front of a strange man made her feel extremely self-conscious, but the hope of being able to practice cultivation drove her to suppress her shyness.
Compared to Qi Yuan's embarrassment, Ning Yechen's expression remained calm and collected, without any hint of impropriety. Even as he looked at her exposed back, he felt no stirrings of interest. Qi Yuan, in terms of figure and appearance, was far inferior to Luo Ruying, and thus, he remained uninterested. He had seen many beautiful women in his life, but only his wife's figure could captivate him.
Ning Yechen took out a set of silver needles from his arms and unfolded them before him. He casually picked out a few thin needles and began inserting them into Qi Yuan's back with precise and quick movements.
In fact, it didn't matter to him whether Qi Yuan took off her clothes or not. He could clearly see the flow of meridians and even the condition of the Dantian within each person's body, even through clothing. The reason he asked Qi Yuan to undress was simply to avoid raising Luo Ruying's suspicions. If he were to accurately prick the tiny meridians without removing any clothes, it would appear too exaggerated and could easily arouse suspicion. He didn't even need silver needles; he could heal Qi Yuan's meridians with just his fingers. These injections were purely for show.
Every time Ning Yechen inserted a silver needle into Qi Yuan's back, the slight sting made her moan softly, her back feeling a warm sensation.
"Ah hum..."
Meanwhile, outside the house, Luo Ruying stood at the door, holding Luo Hongye, her mouth slightly pouted, and her face showing clear discontent. For some reason, she felt very unhappy.
Luo Ruying turned around and looked into the room, feeling hesitant. She really wanted to see what was going on inside, but she also felt it was inappropriate. As a dignified empress of the fairy world, engaging in voyeuristic behavior was beneath her. Yet, she couldn't shake off her curiosity.
"Mom, what are dad and that sister doing?" Luo Hongye raised her head and looked at Luo Ruying, her innocent eyes filled with curiosity.
"Yeye, daddy is helping that sister heal her injuries," Luo Ruying replied softly, smiling at her daughter.
Just then, a soft groan came from the house. Luo Ruying's beautiful eyes widened involuntarily, and she quickly moved to the window, peeking through a small gap to see what was happening inside. She told herself it was just to ensure their safety. This was definitely not voyeurism. She would just take a quick look.
Luo Hongye lay in her arms, blinking her big eyes in confusion. What was her mother doing?
Back inside the house, every time Ning Yechen dropped a needle, Qi Yuan felt a faint tingling sensation followed by a rush of warmth. She couldn't help but let out soft groans, making Ning Yechen feel embarrassed to continue.
"Miss Qi, please don't make strange noises. Otherwise, my wife will misunderstand," Ning Yechen said, holding up the silver needle with a slightly exasperated expression. He had already sensed a pair of eyes watching them from the window, which were undoubtedly Luo Ruying's. Even though she thought he was just a mortal, it was clear that her gaze was piercing.
"Sorry… I'll endure it! Brother Ning, please continue!" Qi Yuan's face turned even redder as she covered her mouth tightly. She knew the sounds she made were odd, but the sensation was out of her control. Each needle brought a short, weak sting followed by a wave of comforting warmth, and she was doing her best to restrain herself.
Ning Yechen felt that if he continued like this, his wife might burst through the door at any moment. So, he picked up the remaining silver needles and quickly stabbed them all into Qi Yuan's back with precision.
"Eeeeeeeeeeeek!"
This time, Qi Yuan couldn't hold back despite gritting her teeth. Her face twitched, and she let out a cry of pain before collapsing forward onto the bed.
After a while, Qi Yuan recovered and realized that Ning Yechen had already removed all the silver needles from her back and packed up his things. He got up and left the bed.
"Brother Ning, don't you want to continue? I can still bear it!" Qi Yuan raised her head, asking anxiously. She thought Ning Yechen had stopped because he was worried about her endurance.
Ning Yechen smiled slightly and said calmly, "Continue? It's over."
"Um…?" Qi Yuan looked puzzled and then tried to circulate her spiritual power. To her astonishment, the spiritual power flowed easily through her body without the previous blockages. The meridians in her body were truly restored!
She widened her eyes in surprise, her face full of disbelief. Her meridians were really healed! Her family had spent countless resources seeking out miracle doctors, all to no avail, and yet the man before her had healed her with just a few needles. The speed and efficacy were simply unbelievable. It felt as if the procedure had barely begun, and now it was already finished.
Qi Yuan could hardly contain her excitement and gratitude. This newfound ability to practice cultivation was a dream come true, something she had long thought impossible. As she processed this miraculous turn of events, Ning Yechen quietly left the room, leaving her to her newfound hope and possibilities.