Sun Yaowang knelt down

Chen Tian wandered around the house throughout the night. Finally, feeling exhausted, he fell asleep on the table in the living room.

Since his mother and sister had left without saying goodbye, he no longer felt the need to stay in the house.

The next morning, the door was locked, and he wasn't sure when it would open again.

Stepping outside, two well-dressed men were already standing respectfully in front of him.

"Dr. Chen, our master requests your presence!" they said, extending their hands.

Chen Tian nodded and climbed into the luxury car.

The elderly man he had met in the park yesterday evening was being supported by his granddaughter, personally greeting Chen Tian at the door.

Compared to last night, the old man's lips were pale, and his face looked frail, as though standing was a struggle.

When the girl saw that Chen Tian had arrived as promised, a spark of hope lit up in her eyes. She excitedly said, "Big Brother, please help Grandpa! He coughed up blood last night, and even some worms came out! It was so scary!"

"Granddaughter, don't be rude," the elderly man gently admonished her.

Chen Tian waved his hand. "Don't worry. I'll do my best."

His expression turned serious as he stepped into the luxurious, ancient mansion.

On the gate's plaque were two large characters: "Li Residence."

It was evident that this estate had a long history, likely more than a hundred years old.

As he entered, Chen Tian saw a familiar figure.

Sun Yaowang, along with his two disciples—one male and one female—stood there.

Chen Tian's expression shifted, and he couldn't help but snort. "Could it be… fate brings us together again?"

The old man quickly explained, "Young man, please don't misunderstand. I invited Sun Yaowang here. He heard that you were coming to treat me and wanted to observe."

"Yes," Sun Yaowang said seriously, "There were many things we didn't understand from last time at the Huang family estate, and today, I wish to see it clearly."

Chen Tian ignored the three of them and walked straight to sit down.

After all, he was here for the money.

The elderly man had promised him five million upfront, and another five million after the treatment was successful.

Such a large sum was beyond Chen Tian's wildest dreams, so he had to make sure to cure the old man.

"Old man, I still need to go to work, so I'll take a quick look at you," Chen Tian said.

Hearing this, the others couldn't help but twitch their faces. "What company could possibly have someone as capable as Dr. Chen working for them?"

Chen Tian closed his eyes, starting to check the elderly man's pulse.

Although his eyes were closed, his spiritual diagnostic skills were still active.

At this moment, his attention was focused on the old man, and in his vision, an extremely disgusting sight appeared.

It looked like maggots crawling in a piece of rotting flesh.

Anyone who saw it would feel nauseous.

Chen Tian opened his eyes and sighed heavily.

The little girl, Li Ling'er, quickly asked, "Big Brother, how is he?"

"I need to see the worms he coughed up," Chen Tian replied.

Not long after, the worms were brought out, and Chen Tian's suspicions were confirmed.

Sun Yaowang and his two disciples were also curious and gathered around to observe.

"Master, this poison is so potent. We've prepared three kinds of supreme medicines, yet we couldn't eliminate them. Do you really think this young man can do it?" the female disciple asked.

Sun Yaowang sighed and shook his head. "Acupuncture is definitely useless in this case."

Though Chen Tian already had a method in mind, it was complicated.

After carefully thinking it through, he said, "There's only one way to cure this illness."

"What way?" the elderly man asked, confused. Seeing Chen Tian's serious expression, he grew even more curious.

"First die, then be reborn," Chen Tian said solemnly.

The words sent a chill down everyone's spine.

The old man humbly asked, "Please explain further."

Even Sun Yaowang was startled upon hearing this.

"You mean to say that in Chinese herbal medicine, you must find eighteen types of substances that are both medicinal and poisonous, then brew them into a potion?" he asked.

"That will drive out all the hidden worms in your body. After that, we will use silver needles to guide the worms into one place and then eliminate them."

"But after drinking such a toxic potion, you will die within an hour."

"Therefore, everything must be done within an hour. Before the poison affects the internal organs, we need to force it out," Chen Tian continued.

"Then the poison and the worms will be simultaneously removed."

Hearing this, the middle-aged man standing by anxiously asked, "Dr. Chen, how confident are you? This sounds too dangerous."

"My father was injured last night, and his health is deteriorating," he said.

Chen Tian's tone grew more serious: "If the old man isn't treated immediately, he won't survive more than three days."

"What?!"

Li Ling'er almost choked on her words.

The old man waved his hand and said, "I know my own body. When I was attacked by the dragon-claw hand last night, many worms died in the affected area. I know my time is short."

"So, if you want to cure me, you must take the risk."

"If I die, no payment will be required. If I survive, you will receive the money."

As he spoke, Chen Tian glanced at his phone.

"Don't waste my time. I have to get to work."

Everyone: "......."

Chen Tian quickly wrote down the names of eighteen herbs.

Sun Yaowang, a master of medicine, was shocked when he saw the list.

"These herbs are all extremely poisonous. Even one of them, if taken in too large a dose, could kill someone…"

He was horrified by Chen Tian's recipe. He wanted to question it, but he also thought the recipe was brilliant.

Though all the ingredients were poisonous, the balance between them seemed to delay the onset of the toxins, creating a harmonious effect.

Soon, the potion was ready.

Li Ling'er helped the old man drink several bowls. After just a few minutes, he began to feel his internal organs shutting down.

The feeling was so horrifying, it was worse than death itself.

However, the human body could withstand far more poison than the worms in his body.

Though the worms had developed a strong resistance due to the many medicines brewed for them, Chen Tian's recipe was a unique blend of poisons.

By targeting both the cold and hot elements of the body, the worms were soon in unbearable pain.

Seeing the time was nearly up, Chen Tian began using the silver needles to guide the worms to a specific location.

Soon, they stopped spreading and began gathering in one spot.

At that moment, the old man was in excruciating pain, his final breath barely hanging on.

Chen Tian gritted his teeth, fully focused.

The girl watched him, sweat dripping from his forehead, and gently took out her handkerchief to wipe his face.

At that moment, Sun Yaowang was stunned. "This needle technique is… performed in the opposite direction of the meridians?"

"How is that possible?"

"Master, look at the distribution of the needles. Though it seems chaotic, it's actually forming pathways from the limbs to the organs, creating a strange pattern."

The female disciple also noticed the unusual technique.

The moment arrived.

Chen Tian didn't hesitate.

Shing…

The final needle was placed in the Shanzhong acupoint.

This was the point that all the other acupoints ultimately led to.

At the instant the needle was inserted, an invisible wave of spiritual energy surged in with the needle.

If it could be seen, one would witness an explosion of energy that obliterated all the worms.

The impact was so strong that the elderly man suddenly sat up.

Then, he began to vomit blood.

A mass of black blood poured out, filled with strange, blood-sucking worms that made one's scalp tingle.

But the worms had all died.

Seeing that the old man was still alive, Chen Tian let out a sigh of relief.

"Your illness is cured. With a month of recovery, you will be fully healed."

"What?"

The middle-aged man, the girl, Sun Yaowang, and all the onlookers stared at Chen Tian in disbelief.

It was simply miraculous!

Sun Yaowang was so shaken that his hands trembled.

"Such profound medical skills… It's as if we've witnessed a miracle."

"This is truly a living Hua Tuo!"

Back at the Huang family estate, Sun Yaowang had still been somewhat puzzled.

But now, having witnessed the entire process, he was utterly convinced by Chen Tian's expertise.

He suddenly dropped to his knees.

"Divine doctor, there is no illness in the world you cannot cure. You will benefit all of humanity."

"Dr. Chen, please accept my bow. I wish to become your disciple and serve you for life!"

Sun Yaowang, once a renowned master, now knelt before Chen Tian as if he were a god.