The Sacred Doctor

The car arrived at the provincial committee courtyard.

At the entrance, a guard booth stood, with a military police soldier in uniform inside, shouldering a Type 95 automatic rifle, looking very imposing.

The car window opened, the pass was checked, and then they were allowed to enter.

The provincial committee courtyard had excellent landscaping, very beautiful with its artificial hills and waters. Just upon entering, Guo Yi immediately sensed a yin-evil aura within the courtyard. Ordinary people obviously would not be able to feel it, but as a cultivator, Guo Yi was highly sensitive to such an aura of yin-evil. In the short term, this kind of yin-evil aura wouldn't have much of an impact on the human body, but over the years, the effect was significant. It was like the saying, 'a frog boiled in warm water.'

The car stopped outside a detached courtyard.

"We're here!" Tang Ru reminded softly.

At that moment, a security officer opened the car door. Guo Yi got out of the car.

"Follow me!" Tang Ru led the way.

This was a special sanatorium arranged by the provincial committee for the elderly Tang, whose status was extraordinary, so the leadership of the provincial committee naturally did not dare to neglect him. They had even provided him with a professional medical team.

Yesterday, Elder Tang had a bout of illness. Initially planning to go to the hospital, he eventually was transferred here instead.

Guo Yi followed Tang Ru inside, where the yin-evil aura was even stronger, causing him to frown.

Passing through a corridor, there were two ancient wells on both sides. From the perspective of water distribution Feng Shui, the placements of these two ancient wells were against the Tai Sui and clashed with the Feng Shui. A perfectly good residence was thus ruined.

Guo Yi didn't pay much attention and went straight inside.

In the room, Elder Tang lay at the head of the bed, with his spirit not too good, looking somewhat listless and slack-eyed.

Of the Tang siblings, only Tang Zhan accompanied him by his side.

"Grandmaster Guo, you've arrived?" Tang Zhan greeted with a smile.

"Hmm!" Guo Yi nodded slightly.

Elder Tang looked at Guo Yi and smiled faintly, "Grandmaster, I apologize for troubling you."

"It's no trouble!" Guo Yi waved his hand, saying, "I'm treating you to clear a debt of gratitude to the Tangs. From now on, I will have no further relation with the Tangs!"

As he spoke, an air of pride was evident without need for words.

Tang Ru frowned as she watched him; this fellow was too arrogant, as if besides himself, there was no second person in the world who could be compared with him. Tang Ru genuinely did not like him—if it wasn't for being in need of his help, she would not have stooped so low to plead with him. Tang Ru was proud, and equally haughty, naturally unwilling to easily ask for help.

Elder Tang just smiled slightly and did not speak.

So young, yet a master of the martial dao, and with exquisite medical skills—on these two counts alone, he was entitled to his pride.

"Lie down!" Guo Yi instructed.

"Yes!" Elder Tang nodded.

Guo Yi reached out and gripped Elder Tang's neck.

"You!" Tang Ru was extremely nervous.

Even the Imperial Physicians from Jingdu who came to treat the old master had never been so reckless.

"Shut up!" Tang Zhan glared at Tang Ru and said, "Do not disturb Grandmaster Guo while he is treating."

Tang Ru pursed her lips and was silent.

The room, with only a few people in it, seemed quite serene. This time, Guo Yi came with the intention to heal. He had a general understanding of Elder Tang's injuries. Wounds sustained years ago while bearing arms had left some lasting ailments, which all these years he had endured by sheer resilience. But now, with age, his resistance was waning. Additionally, his organs were beginning to fail, and his life was nearing its end. This had nearly led him straight into Ghost Gate Pass.

After pinching Elder Tang's neck, Guo Yi also pinched his Mingmen, Zhongshu, Lingtai... several essential acupoints.

After a while, Elder Tang asked, "Grandmaster, is there hope for me?"

"When I take action, I have never failed," Guo Yi looked at him flatly and said, "There are only those I do not wish to save, none that I cannot save."

Sss...

Both Elder Tang and Tang Zhan were almost stunned by Guo Yi's words.

The young man was indeed full of confidence. The question was, whether he truly possessed the capability, or was it just empty boasting?

"Then, please proceed, Grandmaster," Tang Zhan said with utmost respect.

The old master had said they must make friends with Guo Yi, and Tang Zhan dared not disobey. Throughout his life, he had followed the arrangements of the elder, and that was how he had sailed with the wind to his current status. The eldest, Tang Lin, had gone into business, while the third, Tang Cheng, held an important position in the military district. None of the three Tangs were simple people.

Even so, there were still quite a few families within the country that wanted to make a move against the Tangs.

Now, with the old master seriously ill, these families were watching the Tangs like tigers eyeing their prey, ready to attack the Tangs without hesitation the moment the old master fell. Therefore, no matter what, he must forge a good relationship with Guo Yi. Building a tie with a Martial Arts Grandmaster was all to the Tangs' advantage and no disadvantage.

Guo Yi made no sound as he opened the black brocade pouch.

Whoosh...

With a flip of his hand. Those silver needles seemed to be controlled by some mysterious force, rising into the air, suspending motionless.

"Mingmen!" Guo Yi barked.

Pop...

A silver needle pierced the Mingmen acupoint.

"Zhongshu!"

Pop...

Another needle pierced the Zhongshu acupoint.

The silver needles floating in the air were like soldiers waiting to be called.

"Zhongshu!"

"Jinshu!"

"Lingtai!"

...

Guo Yi kept reciting.

Meanwhile, Tang Zhan and Tang Ru were completely stunned.

Last time, Tang Ru hadn't seen Guo Yi perform acupuncture, so she had no idea about the extent of Guo Yi's abilities. Now, it was as if she were witnessing a fantastical world where everything seemed to defy the laws of science.

Why could the silver needles float motionlessly in the air?

Why did they obey Guo Yi's commands?

One question after another was imprinted deeply in Tang Ru's heart; she covered her red lips, not daring to make a sound. Yet, Guo Yi's identity had become infinitely mysterious in the depths of her heart. Tang Ru was immensely shaken.

Could this be the source of your pride?

It must be!

Thirty-six Golden Needles were spread from head to toe.

At that moment, Guo Yi took out a Marrow Cleansing Pill from his chest, about the size of a soybean, and said with an indubitable tone, "Eat it!"

Elder Tang didn't dare to doubt and immediately swallowed it.

From the moment the Marrow Cleansing Pill entered his stomach, he immediately felt a slight warmth in his body. It was as if there was a fireball burning in his belly.

"So hot!" Elder Tang exclaimed.

"What did you give my grandfather to eat?" Tang Ru asked.

Guo Yi ignored her and laid his hand on Elder Tang's Tianling acupoint. Elder Tang immediately passed out.

"You!" Tang Ru exclaimed in shock.

"Shut up!" Guo Yi glared at her and said, "Keep disturbing me, and I'll throw you out!"

What an audacity!

This was the Tangs' territory, and equally, Guo Yi was the first person who had ever dared to speak to Tang Ru in this manner. Moreover, it wasn't the first time! Tang Ru believed it absolutely wouldn't be the last time either.

Although Tang Zhan was trembling with fear, he chose to trust Guo Yi.

[No one rewarded today, feeling down.]