Kael Renforth's lips curled into a sardonic smile. "Ah, the esteemed son-in-law of the Denvair family."
It was these people who had forced their divorce.
It was these people who had thrown him out of their house.
It was these people who had wished for his death.
And now, they begged him to save the family matriarch.
"I will not treat her," Kael declared, his tone cold and resolute.
Panic spread through the room like wildfire.
Celeste Denvair glanced at Lyria, her daughter. "Lyria, talk to Kael. We're family, after all. Your grandmother's life is in your hands."
Her words placed an impossible weight on Lyria's shoulders, leaving her no room to refuse.
All eyes turned to Lyria, their stares a heavy burden.
But how could she ask Kael for help?
She had witnessed, time and again, how her family had belittled and insulted him. The venomous words and dismissive glances—they were all etched into her memory. And now, these same people wanted him to save them?
Kael was the one to break the tense silence, his voice soft. "Do you want me to help?"
Lyria hesitated, her gaze meeting his deep, unreadable eyes. After a moment of silence, she nodded.
Relief swept through the room, the tension easing momentarily.
"Today, we are truly blessed to witness a master at work!"
Dr. Chou stood behind Kael, bowing slightly, his aged eyes glinting with unrestrained excitement. His voice trembled with reverence.
For years, he had only heard of the legendary Guoqin Heart Method, a medical technique of mythical repute. Yet today, he had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see it in action.
Kael shook his head. "No, you will do it."
"What?"
Dr. Chou froze, disbelief etched across his face.
"Yes," Kael said calmly, "I'll teach you the method."
Gasps erupted in the room.
This wasn't just any medical text—it was a priceless family treasure. Entire lineages built their legacies around such secrets, guarding them fiercely to ensure their continued prosperity.
Dr. Chou's hands trembled, his voice quivering. "This… this is too much…"
His family's own medical text, The Yushi Heart Sutra, had never been shared with outsiders, a sacred rule that had endured for generations. Yet here was Kael Renforth, casually offering him the Guoqin Heart Method, the most revered technique in all of medicine.
Dr. Chou's admiration for Kael turned into sheer devotion. To him, Kael's generosity and confidence were nothing short of divine.
"This… I cannot accept so casually!" Dr. Chou exclaimed. "Master, please take me as your disciple. Such profound knowledge cannot be passed on without proper respect!"
The renowned Dr. Chou, revered as a titan of the medical world, was now humbling himself to Kael Renforth, begging to become his student.
The Denvair family members exchanged bewildered glances. None of this made sense anymore. Words failed them, and all they could do was stand in stunned silence.
Kael sighed. "I don't take disciples. If you insist, I'll teach you nothing."
The warning silenced Dr. Chou immediately. He dared not argue further and rushed to the matriarch's side.
Following Kael's calm instructions, Dr. Chou began the treatment.
"Apply three-tenths of your strength to the central nerve. Channel it into the meridians, then guide it to the sacral region. From there, lightly push toward the Heavenly Pillar and finish with full force at the Coccyx."
Beads of sweat formed on Dr. Chou's brow. As he followed the steps, he felt a surge of warmth rush through his hands, as though he were cradling a ball of fire. The sensation was utterly extraordinary.
Truly, this was the Guoqin Heart Method.
The moment Dr. Chou's fingers touched the matriarch's Baihui point, her spasms ceased entirely.
The room collectively held its breath.
Kael's voice came again, calm but commanding. "Press the Yamen, Chengling, and Luo Que points. Hold the force briefly, then redirect it back to Baihui."
Dr. Chou obeyed, his hands trembling with both exertion and awe. The energy in his palms intensified, like a roaring flame now merging into a forceful gust of wind.
"Release!"
At Kael's command, Dr. Chou guided the gathered energy into the Baihui point.
"Cough! Cough!"
The matriarch spat out a mouthful of blackened blood.
Kael nodded approvingly. "Well done."
Dr. Chou was overwhelmed with exhilaration. The technique had not only healed the patient but also allowed him to experience a form of energy he had never thought possible.
Divine!Miraculous!Transcendent!
"Master, how is she now?" someone asked anxiously.
Dr. Chou exhaled deeply, wiping the sweat from his brow. "She's fine now. She'll wake up in fifteen minutes."
When Dr. Chou turned to express his gratitude, Kael was already gone.