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The art of Qi Huang in the âClassic of Harmonizing Yin and Yangâ contains a chapter on acupuncture, named âYin Yang Five Elements Needles.â
The âYin Yang Five Elements Needlesâ includes seven basic needle techniques, as well as forty-nine different variations.
The needle techniques derived from it are even more numerous.
And the technique used by Greg Jensen was the most famous among them, Crossing the Catastrophe with Thirteen Needles.
After inserting thirteen silver needles into Alfred Webbâs body in succession, he circulated True Qi along a special route and then swept single-handedly over the tails of the silver needles.
The thirteen silver needles emitted a buzzing sound, with their tails trembling at a speed invisible to the naked eye.
Alfred Webb had been sick for a long time, and moreover, Crossing the Catastrophe with Thirteen Needles was extremely exhausting of True Qi. After completing the set of movements, beads of sweat had already formed on Greg Jensenâs forehead.
He sat exhausted on a chair, breathing heavily.
Lois Abbott was not heartless. Seeing him like this, she couldnât help but worry.
âAre you all right?â
Greg Jensen shook his head and managed to squeeze out a weak smile.
Seeing this, Lois Abbott was greatly moved and hurriedly fetched a hot towel to hand to Greg Jensen.
âWipe your sweat.â
Greg Jensen raised his head, looking at her with a grin, âWhatâs the matter? Feeling sorry for me?â
Lois Abbott frowned and snorted coldly, âLike hell I feel sorry for you.â
âHehe.â
Greg Jensen chuckled and didnât take her bait.
Heather Crowe pursed her lips, glanced at Alfred Webb who was still unconscious, and said with a frown:
âGreg Jensen, is it? Are you capable or not? Why hasnât our Alfred woken up yet?â
Lois Abbott frowned and said, âWhat are you rushing for, canât you see how tired Greg Jensen is?â
âLois, Iâm just asking. The one lying in the bed is your dad, how can you still speak up for a stranger?â
âIâm standing up for whatâs right!â
Watching the two quarrel, Greg Jensen couldnât help but chuckle to himself. It seemed this trip wasnât in vain, at least Lois Abbottâs attitude towards him had changed.
He coughed lightly, looking somewhat weary, âLois, stop arguing. Iâm going to remove the needles from your uncle now. Once the needles are out, he should wake up.â
âThen what are we waiting for, hurry up!â urged Heather Crowe.
Lois Abbott gave her a cold glance and then turned to Greg Jensen, âMaybe you should rest a little longer.â
âItâs fine, Iâve rested enough.â
Greg Jensen wobbled to his feet, one hand supporting the head of the bed while the other began to remove the needles from Alfred Webb.
Seeing this, Lois Abbottâs heart was so touched that tears came to her eyes, and she quickly went over to support Greg Jensen.
Wafts of fragrance drifted overâ¦
And so Greg Jensenâs forehead sweat even more, and his breathing grew heavier.
After a while, all the silver needles were finally removed, and Greg Jensen collapsed into the chair as if all strength had left him.
âYou should rest for a while!â
Lois Abbott said and was about to let go, but Greg Jensen, as if unable to stay upright, leaned into her arms.
So soft!
Greg Jensen was overjoyed inside and even deliberately shifted to a more comfortable position.
âCough coughâ¦â
At that moment, a soft cough sounded, and Greg Jensenâs body sprang up as if on springs, sitting upright.
âDad, are you awake?â
Hearing the cough, Lois Abbott let go of Greg Jensen and ran to the bedside, taking Alfred Webbâs hand.
Seeing this, Heather Crowe also hurried over, her voice filled with a sobbing tone, âAlfred, how are you feeling?â
Under their watchful gaze, Alfred Webb slowly opened his eyes, although his gaze was still a bit vacant. It took a good while before he regained clarity.
âWhat⦠what happened to me?â
âDad, youâve finally woken up!â
Lois was so excited she was nearly in tears, and Heather Crowe also looked genuinely happy.
This time, she didnât play the opposite role to Lois; instead, she directly said,
âIt was Lois who found a Divine Doctor to save you. Thank goodness for Greg Divine Doctor, or elseâ¦â
As she spoke, Heather Crowe, who had just had a cold expression, suddenly started to cry.
Seeing her like that, Lois felt annoyed and said sarcastically, âJust now, you were calling Greg a liar, but now heâs a Divine Doctor?â
âUhâ¦â
Heather Croweâs crying stopped abruptly, and she opened her mouth awkwardly, unsure of what to say.
Alfred Webb frowned and said sternly, âLois, you must not be rude to your mother!â
Lois responded coldly, âBut thatâs true. Just now, she even wanted Brandon Brentâs people to treat you.â
Hearing this, Alfred Webbâs face changed slightly, and he glared at Heather Crowe, saying in a deep voice,
âYou have no brains. Brandon Brent would wish for my early death, and you dare to let him treat me?â
âI⦠I was just panicked and didnât think much,â Heather Crowe said in a low voice.
Alfred Webb glared at her again and snorted, âYou should apologize to Greg Divine Doctor right away!â
âIâ¦â
Despite Heather Croweâs obvious reluctance, she still turned to Greg and said, âDivine Doctor Greg, I apologize, I was blind earlier.â
âAunt, please donât say that.â
Although Greg really disliked Heather Crowe, he didnât want to show it in front of Alfred Webb, and so he perfunctorily responded and went back to checking Alfred Webbâs pulse.
As Alfred Webb watched Greg, a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.
âMr. Greg, how long have you been studying medicine?â
âNot very long.â
Alfred Webb laughed heartily and praised, âHa ha, Mr. Greg, youâre far too modest.â
Modest?
The corners of Gregâs mouth curled up slightly, and he held back his laughter while continuing to check the pulse.
If Alfred Webb knew he was Gregâs first patient, it makes one wonder what he would think.
âAlright, thereâs no major issue.â
Greg smiled and said, âIâve written a prescription for you, and Lois has already bought the herbal medicine. Letâs try it for a month and see how it goes.
In the meantime, you should pay attention to your diet and avoid alcohol, spicy food, and high-sugar, high-salt foods.â
Heather Crowe asked curiously, âShouldnât one eat less greasy food after a cerebral infarction?â
âHehe, thatâs just hyped up. The real vascular assassins are actually sugar and salt.â
Gazing at her, Gregâs smile contained a trace of disdain, leaving Heather Crowe irritated but afraid to lash out.
âDivine Doctor Greg, I really canât thank you enough.â
Alfred Webb turned to Heather Crowe and instructed, âGo, bring Divine Doctor Greg two hundred thousand in cash.â
âOkay.â
Heather Crowe nodded and then left the room.
When Greg heard Alfred Webb was going to give him so much money, he immediately felt delighted, yet he still said,
âThereâs no need for money, Iâm good friends with Lois, and besides, this is too much.â
Though his words said âno need,â his body was honest, and he couldnât help but glance towards the doorway.
Seeing Heather Crowe walking in with two bundles of cash, his eyes lit up again.
Alfred Webb laughed and said, âFriends should indeed be paid, affection aside, compensation must not be lacking.â
Lois also chimed in, âGreg, if my dad is giving it to you, just take it. You deserve it.â
Unable to refuse further, Greg accepted the money.
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Lois said, âGreg, itâs already dark outside, shall I drive you home?â
Greg nodded, âSure.â
As the two of them left, Lois was about to get into the car when Greg asked, âDo you really plan to drive me home?â