Chapter 151 This isn't healing, it's killing!

"How dare you! Who are you? How dare you trespass into the Eastern Palace's camp and spout such arrogant words!"

Physician Wen was already furious because the other party had questioned him. When he saw the newcomer's disheveled appearance and rude speech, he immediately reprimanded him.

The divine physician, Crane, twitched his ears as if he hadn't heard, walked straight to the prince's bedside, glanced at the two lifeless legs, then at the two imperial physicians kneeling on the ground, and sneered:

"If you have limited medical skills and can't cure a patient, you say there's no cure, and even say things like 'unless a miracle happens'? Saying such discouraging things to patients is like crushing their spirits before they even begin. If the spirits are broken, no medicine can cure them."

"You! This isn't healing, it's killing!"

"you……"

The Imperial Physician Wen blushed after being rebuked.

He served in the Imperial Medical Academy for nearly thirty years, was highly experienced, and his medical skills were widely recognized. He was extremely sensitive to being questioned by others.

He immediately stood up, pointing at Physician Crane: "Shameless madman! His Highness's leg injury was caused by falling from his horse, and the damage to his tendons and bones is so severe that I have never seen anything like it in my life! Even if Hua Tuo were alive, he would not make such outrageous claims as you. If you say that, do you dare to show me your true skills?"

Imperial Physician Wang frowned and said, "The Crown Prince's injury concerns the very foundation of the nation and is of utmost importance. We must not speak carelessly."

The Divine Physician Crane didn't care, and even yawned, lazily saying, "Whether it's just empty talk or not, we'll find out by trying."

His gaze shifted to Chu Yu, who had remained silent, and the nonchalance in his eyes gradually faded, replaced by a more scrutinizing look from a doctor.

"Your Highness, would you be willing to let this old Taoist priest give it a try?"

Chu Yu opened his eyes and looked at Doctor He. His eyes showed no emotion; he simply nodded slightly in agreement.

"...Thank you for your help, Divine Physician He."

The two imperial physicians standing nearby were both taken aback when they heard the words "Divine Physician Crane".

"May I ask... are you the Divine Physician Crane from Medicine King Valley?"

The Divine Physician Crane didn't even bother to offer a glance, saying, "You are not worthy to inquire about my name."

Immediately, their faces turned ashen, as if they were constipated – quite a sight!

Finally, unable to save face, Imperial Physician Wen flung his sleeves and said defiantly, "Fine! Fine! Today I'll see the 'divine methods' of Medicine King Valley. If you can truly restore even the slightest feeling to His Highness's legs, then I... I'll publicly admit my lack of medical skill and reflect on my mistakes in seclusion!"

The Divine Physician Crane glanced at him, his gaze as if he were looking at an unreasonable child.

"Who cares whether you admit it or not? This old doctor practices medicine only to cure diseases."

With that, he ignored the two imperial physicians' livid faces and gestured to Eunuch Deng, "Please trouble Eunuch Deng to ask His Highness to lie down."

Su Xiaoyu cleverly moved a low stool over and placed it beside the tatami mat.

The Divine Physician Crane took out a needle pouch from his old cloth bag and spread it out. Inside, silver needles of various lengths and thicknesses shimmered with a cold and pure light under the lamp.

After washing his hands, Doctor Crane's gaze suddenly became focused and solemn. The slight languid air he had exuded just moments before vanished without a trace.

He ran his hands over several acupoints on Chu Yu's legs, his movements extremely light, yet carrying a peculiar rhythm.

The two imperial physicians were also infected by the sight and couldn't help but crane their necks to peek openly from the side.

"Your Highness, relax. When I apply acupuncture, you will feel soreness, numbness, distension and pain. These are all signs that your meridians are being repaired and restored. Please do not resist."

Chu Yu took a deep breath and nodded.

The next second, Doctor Crane struck with lightning speed!

He flicked several needles as thin as cow hair between his fingertips, his movements so fast that only afterimages could be seen. In the blink of an eye, the silver needles had precisely pierced several vital acupoints on Chu Yu's legs.

The depth, the force, the angle—all are exquisitely precise.

His technique was extremely unique; it wasn't just a simple insertion and retention of the needle. Instead, he would twist, lift, flick, or vibrate, his fingertips seemingly carrying some kind of invisible energy, guiding the silver needle to tremble slightly.

Su Xiaoyu also held her breath nervously.

Although she didn't understand medicine, she could sense the calm and powerful aura emanating from Doctor Crane.

The two imperial physicians standing nearby were completely dumbfounded, their eyes fixed on Physician Crane's hands.

This technique is truly rare! Unheard of!

Time passed slowly, and the doctor's forehead was covered in a fine sweat, but his eyes remained focused.

After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Doctor Crane changed his hand gestures and began to remove the needles one by one. Each needle was removed very slowly, as if he were drawing out some kind of blockage.

Finally, when the last long needle was slowly pulled out, Chu Yu, who had been completely unconscious, suddenly trembled!

"Ugh..." A suppressed groan escaped his throat, and his eyes widened suddenly as he stared in disbelief at his legs.

A long-lost, strange sensation, like a tiny electric current, slowly surged up from the soles of my feet.

It's no longer an empty numbness, but... a soreness! Numbness! There's even a tingling, long-lost pain.

"My...my leg..." In his shock, he even got his own name wrong.

"I...I can feel it! It's numb, and it hurts a little!"

"Your Highness!" Eunuch Deng rushed to Chu Yu's side, tears streaming down his face.

Physician Wen and Physician Wang were struck dumb, frozen on the spot!

Physician Wen immediately stepped forward, disregarding etiquette, and reached out to touch Chu Yu's leg, pressing acupoints.

"There's a reaction here!"

Physician Wang examined the area as well and said, "It's the same here; the blood vessels seem to be circulating!"

The two were filled with shock and ecstasy, and the way they looked at Doctor Crane had completely changed.

It was reverence, worship, and fanaticism.

Overwhelmed with emotion and shame, Physician Wen bowed deeply to Physician He, saying, "Divine Physician! Your skills are truly miraculous! I... I was blind and offended you greatly before. Please forgive me, Divine Physician!"

"May I ask, divine physician, was the 'Nine Revolutions Rejuvenating Yang' needle technique used just now? This formation is profound; I have only ever seen it in ancient books..."

Physician Wang excitedly echoed, "Indeed! This acupuncture technique is said to have the effect of reconnecting meridians and revitalizing dead marrow! I never expected to witness it today. Divine Physician, please do not hesitate to teach me the key points of this acupuncture technique..."

"You two!"

Su Xiaoyu stepped forward at the opportune moment, blocking the two of them, her voice exceptionally clear: "I apologize, this is a secret technique of Medicine King Valley. Our ancestor instructed that it must not be passed on to anyone who is not a disciple of the valley. Please forgive me."

The Divine Physician Crane had already regained his somewhat lazy demeanor from before, slowly packing up his needle pouch as if he himself had not just displayed his astonishing medical skills.

He didn't object to Su Xiaoyu's explanation, taking it as tacit agreement.

The two imperial physicians choked at the same time, their burning desire for knowledge suppressed, but the fervor in their eyes did not diminish at all, but instead intensified.

After packing his things, the Divine Physician Crane dusted off his robes—which weren't actually dust—and said to Chu Yu:

"Your Highness has just experienced the Qi sensation today, so it is not advisable to be overly excited or act rashly. Later, this old Taoist priest will prescribe a formula to warm and nourish the meridians, which will be combined with acupuncture, proceeding step by step. That's all for today, farewell."

Having said that, without waiting for Deng Xiaoping to say anything to stop him or to thank him, he turned around and walked out of the tent.

Su Xiaoyu quickly bowed to the Crown Prince and hurriedly followed.

Once they reached a secluded spot, Doctor Crane finally dropped his disguise and extended his hand towards Su Xiaoyu:

"Well, my mission is complete. Now it's time for you to claim your reward."