Chapter 415: Chapter 411: Outshone by the Junior Temple Master

Dongyang Marquis could never have imagined that at his age, he would be seeing a doctor in a small and simple shack, and even receiving acupuncture treatments, let alone being used as a live teaching case.

Truly, he had never thought this would happen in his lifetime.

He felt a bit strange about it, worrying that Qin Liuxi might not be steady with the needle, potentially hitting the wrong acupoint since she was answering questions from several senior doctors while inserting the needles.

The Mountain Fire Burning acupuncture technique is complex, consisting of methods such as Xu Ji, lifting and inserting, Nine Six, twist, breathing, Opening and Closing, and much more. The technique of needle insertion and retention is also very sophisticated.

Just as she is currently explaining, the depth of needle insertion and how to lightly lift, knead and twist, how many times to lift and insert before retaining the needle, and what to be careful of; it all sounded gibberish to him, but those doctors were like sponges soaking up every word, as if receiving an enlightening elixir, enlightening them about the governor and conception vessels as if removing their mental blockages.

Even more so, someone was holding a silver needle, studying Qin Liuxi’s techniques attentively while trying to mimic her lifting and inserting movements.

Dongyang Marquis watched these earnest and eager people, thinking of Qin Liuxi’s words that learning these skills could save more lives, and therefore said not a word more.

Well, to be a case study was an honor for him as well, and deemed a meritorious deed.

Moreover, although Qin Liuxi kept speaking, her needle insertion was steady and without hesitation, as she was already well-practiced.

Dongyang Marquis sat in the chair, watching Qin Liuxi insert needles into his legs while continuously expounding on acupuncture from the Medical Classics. He couldn’t help but sigh.

So young, yet so skilled; what kind of person was her master!

“…Mountain Fire Burning is mostly used for cold stiffness, stubborn numbness, deficiency cold and other syndromes. During the acupuncture process, if breathing reinforcement and venting techniques are needed, the patients must be informed in advance for their cooperation. When performing acupuncture, we must maintain the needle in hand, our mind and needle as one, fully concentrated, for double the result with half the effort,” Qin Liuxi did not look at the senior doctors; she was instructing as if reciting a text while inserting the needles.

Everyone felt utterly schooled; “Our mind and needle as one,” they thought, yet she divided her attention between treatment and teaching without even missing a beat or becoming breathless.

They couldn’t do that!

While Qin Liuxi was speaking, she felt Dongyang Marquis exhaling at the moment she withdrew the needle, causing him to feel the sensation of the cold leaving with the needle.

Qin Liuxi left needles in all the acupoints, flicked the tail of each needle, causing a buzzing vibration, and then turned to Dongyang Marquis, “Though there might be some pain, I trust you will not take it to heart. The soreness and needle heat are both normal.”

“The needle heats up, is that the so-called Mountain Fire Burning technique?” Dongyang Marquis asked curiously.

Qin Liuxi nodded and replied with a smile, “You, Marquis, are indeed deficient in Qi. The needling stimulates acupoints, filling where there is emptiness, warming as the Qi becomes full. This technique activates the circulation of Qi and blood, connecting above and below, clearing away cold and dampness, and ensuring smooth and unobstructed circulation of Qi and blood through the meridians, thus naturally resolving symptoms and curing the illness. Now that your legs feel warm, it must be more peaceful and comfortable than the piercingly cold sensation before, right?”

Dongyang Marquis felt it indeed, and said excitedly, “It is true, my legs no longer feel as icy cold as before the needling.”

Dr. Mao and the others, hearing this, watched the retained needles with eagerness, wishing they could try it out themselves.

While the needles were retained, Qin Liuxi answered any questions Dr. Mao and the others had, teaching the acupuncture technique hands-on. After all, wrist coordination also greatly determines the success of the technique, energizing Doctor Huang to the point of calling her master out of excitement.

Qin Liuxi stated, “I already have disciples, so I cannot be your master. This is but an exchange of knowledge among peers. There’s nothing to it. Let’s all strive for perfection and keep the welfare of the world in our hearts, accumulating countless merits.”

However, Doctor Huang said, “Not everyone is like you. Since you have taught me this technique, I have a family recipe specifically for women’s disorders which I would like to copy and give to the Junior Temple Master for the benefit of the world.”

The others also came to their senses and began to offer their own unique prescriptions or skills for the common good, reciprocating the given peach with plums in return.

No matter whether Qin Liuxi was needed or not, she accepted with a smiling face and even recited “Blessings to the Infinite Heavenly Venerate,” urging them to pick up an amulet at Qingping Temple for safety.

Seeing this, Dongyang Marquis and his entourage felt a mix of emotions, as they came to seek medical advice, but now it seemed as though they had stumbled into a medical exchange conference.

Dongyang Marquis was particularly overwhelmed with emotions, the more he felt sensation returning to his legs, the more fortunate he felt for not being stubborn but instead listening to his old servant’s advice.

Master Hui Neng had indeed revealed a Heavenly Secret.

Qin Liuxi saw that it was time to remove the needles and proceeded to do so for Dongyang Marquis, then quickly rubbed to close the needle sites, ensuring a sensation of heat was retained.

“After two more acupuncture sessions, it should suffice. Come back the day after tomorrow.”

The old servant promptly asked, “To this same shack?”

“There’s a shop in Red and White Street of Li City Shouxi Square called Feichang Dao, which belongs to me. The General can go there for the acupuncture treatment,” Qin Liuxi said with a smile.

Dongyang Marquis was utterly astonished: “Aren’t you the Junior Temple Master from Qingping Temple? Since when do monks own shops?”

“I, as a monk, have not entirely detached from the secular world. I still drink alcohol, eat meat, have the freedom to marry, and a portion of the business earnings is donated to Qingping Temple for charitable deeds,” sighed Qin Liuxi. “There’s no helping it. Although our Qingping Temple is proficient in the Xuanmen Five Skills, we have been reestablished for only ten years, and our incense offerings are not yet flourishing. To attract more believers and perform greater acts of charity, we indeed need to accumulate more incense money.”

Everyone: Are monks nowadays really having it that tough?

Dongyang Marquis chuckled: “The Junior Temple Master is so young, yet already working so hard for the temple.”

“A heavy responsibility with a long road ahead,” Qin Liuxi said. “General, if you’re not in a hurry, you can also visit the temple to pay respects to the Grandmaster, who will bless you.”

“I was planning to do so anyway,” Dongyang Marquis glanced at the old servant.

Quickly pulling out several silver notes from his robe, the old servant handed them over, saying: “Junior Temple Master, this is for the consultation fee, and how about the Youthful Pill?”

“Today’s consultation is free of charge. If you feel generous, you can make a donation at our temple or light some incense oil. As for the prescription, you can get it filled at Changsheng Hall. I’ll refine the Youthful Pill for the General over the next couple of days. You can collect it when you come for acupuncture the day after tomorrow, as that’s part of the subsequent recovery process anyway,” Qin Liuxi declined the silver notes.

Baffled, the old servant turned to look at the Marquis.

“Then we’ll go to the temple to worship,” announced Dongyang Marquis.

Qin Liuxi smiled and nodded, setting up the appointment for the next acupuncture session after the day, then said no more.

Dongyang Marquis stood up, and instinctively, the servant reached out to aid him but stopped mid-air: “Marquis, can you stand on your own now?”

The old servant was equally astonished; during these bitterly cold days, the Marquis’ legs had been too weak and numb to stand without support.

But now, he stood up by himself.

Dongyang Marquis himself paused for a moment, his foot stumbled slightly.

Qin Liuxi supported him, saying, “No need to rush. After two more sessions of acupuncture and taking the prescribed medicinal soup, the numbness will fade away and your strength will gradually return.”