Chapter 10: The Xiao Family's Crisis and Xiaofeng's Expertise
A few days after the adventure in the Secret Place and his new alliance with Xiao Chen, Xiaofeng was enjoying his usual routine when he received an urgent call from Xiao Chen. The message was grim: Xiao Chen's father was gravely ill, and the situation was critical. Xiao feng, concerned for his friend, agreed to visit the Xiao family estate immediately.Upon arriving at the grand estate, Xiaofeng was greeted by a worried Xiao Chen. The atmosphere was tense, with doctors and specialists pacing the halls. Xiao Chen explained that his father, Xiao Hong, the head of the Xiao family, was on the brink of death. Despite the efforts of the best medical experts, they were unable to stabilize him.Seeing the dire situation, Xiaofeng offered to help. With a calm demeanor, he retrieved a set of special needles from his belongings—an advanced healing technique from the Heavenly Realm. The technique was known for its precision and effectiveness, though it had been lost to many in recent centuries.As Xiaofeng worked, he carefully inserted the needles at specific acupoints on Xiao Hong's body. The medical experts in the room, including the renowned Dr. Li, watched in amazement. They had never seen such a technique, and Dr. Li, a respected figure in the medical field, was particularly astounded. The technique was believed to have been lost for over a century, making Xiaofeng's knowledge all the more impressive.After a tense period, Xiao Hong's condition began to improve. The color returned to his face, and his breathing steadied. Xiao Chen and his sister, Xiao Yu, were overjoyed. Xiao Yu, who had been anxiously waiting in another room, rushed in to see her father's condition improving. She was also a student at Haicheng University, attending a different class from Xiaofeng but was known as one of the top beauties in her own right.Xiao Yu introduced herself and expressed her gratitude to Xiaofeng. "Thank you so much for saving my father," she said, her eyes reflecting both relief and admiration. Xiao Chen echoed her sentiments, thanking Xiaofeng for his selflessness and skill.Xiao Hong, now recovering, also expressed his profound thanks. The Xiao family's gratitude was palpable, and Xiao Hong, though weak, assured Xiaofeng that he would be forever in their debt.Dr. Li, deeply impressed by Xiaofeng's abilities, approached him with a respectful bow. "Your technique is extraordinary. I would be honored to learn from you, but I understand if you choose not to take on a disciple."Xiaofeng appreciated the offer but declined. He explained that he had his own path to follow and was not in a position to teach at this time. However, he assured Dr. Li that he would be willing to share knowledge and insights when possible. Dr. Li respected Xiaofeng's decision and continued to hold him in high regard.As the day came to a close, Xiaofeng returned to his villa, feeling a deep sense of accomplishment. The Xiao family's crisis had been averted, and he had formed new connections in Haicheng. The next day, new challenges and opportunities awaited, but for now, he was content knowing he had made a significant impact.