Xu Xiangbei carefully diagnosed and found that Elder Zhou Huaming had a congenital myocardial infarction, coupled with anger attacking his heart, causing his qi and blood circulation to stagnate, leading to almost total loss of heart blood supply function.
In general circumstances, for any physician, only heart transplant surgery would be a viable option. Otherwise, within half an hour, this person would certainly breathe his last.
But who is Xu Xiangbei? He is not an ordinary person at all. He raised a needle with his left hand, filled with inexplicable mystery, and it instantly pierced into the major blood vessels of Elder Zhou Huaming, sealing the blood throughout his body.
Immediately afterward, Elder Zhou’s complexion turned deathly pale, as if all the blood in his body ceased to flow, seemingly ready to meet his end.
Utilizing his Inner Strength, he directly pushed a lot of blood to the heart, and then he took out a long Silver Needle and inserted it directly into the heart.
Beads of sweat dripped from his forehead. This was the most crucial and vital step.
The heart is one of the most essential parts of a person. Its primary physiological function is controlling blood vessels and storing the spirit.
Since the heart’s functions govern the entire body’s life activities, it is called the "ruling official," "life’s root," and "master of the five organs and six viscera." Before modern people discovered the brain as another vital organ, the heart was paramount in its importance to the human body.
Elder Zhou suffered from congenital myocardial infarction, which refers to ischemic necrosis of the myocardium, where there’s a drastic reduction or interruption in coronary artery blood flow, leading to severe and prolonged acute ischemia of the corresponding myocardium, ultimately causing ischemic necrosis.
Simply put, myocardial necrosis causes the heart to lack or reduce, or even lose, its blood supply function. There are generally two methods to treat this disease: the first is a heart transplant, and the second is directly excising the necrotic myocardium.
Due to Elder Zhou Huaming’s advanced age, excising the necrotic heart would be unbearable for his body, and his heart vessels have begun to decline. This method is akin to killing the goose that lays the golden eggs, so he has relied on medication for sustenance for years.
Now, with Xu Xiangbei’s Silver Needle piercing directly into the heart, it is equivalent to direct heart surgery, which is extremely difficult and could accidentally kill if one is not careful.
Traditional Chinese medicine does not involve surgery; it is based on the theory of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements, directly addressing a person’s essence, qi, and spirit as one. Diagnosis is made through observation, smell, questioning, and pulse, and after diagnosing the cause, treatments like acupuncture, herbal therapy, and cupping are employed, aimed at balancing Yin and Yang. It is profound and vast, the treasure of Chinese medicine.
Xu Xiangbei’s basic Heart Method is the Taichu Ancient Scripture, centered on transforming all things into chaos: Dao generates one, one generates two, two generates three, three generates all things, and everything becomes one; the heavens and the earth begin, the beginning is chaos, chaos gives rise to Yin and Yang, Yin and Yang give rise to the Five Elements, the Five Elements give rise to the Eight Trigrams, and life perpetuates endlessly, which is the path of humanity.
Therefore, with his ability, learning medicine, practicing acupuncture, encompassing all things in heaven and earth, and having the implications of Yin and Yang, he aligns perfectly with the essence of traditional Chinese medicine, yielding twice the result with half the effort.
He gathered his spirit and concentrated. His Inner Strength circulated through his whole body, inputting from his Dantian into his fingertips, and finally being slowly channeled through the Silver Needle into Elder Zhou Huaming’s heart area.
This especially drained Inner Strength; if it weren’t for his profound Inner Skills, he would have long since been unable to sustain it. Even so, he was drenched in sweat. And as for Elder Zhou, his entire meridian system had been sealed by him, preventing the flow of qi and blood, which was intentional on his part.
His intention was to block the blood throughout Zhou Huamin’s body, thereby forming a strong impact force, finally, when the needle is withdrawn, causing a rush into the heart, unblocking the sealed heart door.
Yet this contained grave danger; if the qi and blood remained blocked for too long, the body’s various parts would lack oxygen, ultimately leading to necrosis.
Xu Xiangbei tightly monitored Elder Zhou Huaming’s condition, simultaneously delivering True Qi, while observing his condition. His entire body turned pale, resembling a corpse, his body turning cold, as if a flame in the wind, ready to extinguish at any moment.
He knew the crucial moment had arrived; this step, victory would mean life, defeat would mean death. He continued to deliver Inner Strength with his right hand, protecting the heart and chest.
Then, his left hand moved like lightning, instantly withdrawing the Silver Needle that sealed Zhou Huaming’s meridian system. At this moment, the blood within him, like a dammed river suddenly unleashed, surged in, endless, flowing into the heart.
This was like poking a hornet’s nest or the Yellow River bursting its banks, leading to unstoppable flooding. Such a powerful impact force surged into Elder Zhou’s already fragile and necrotic heart; how could he possibly withstand it?
So this crucial moment tested Xu Xiangbei to the utmost. With his brow tightly locked, he seized the opportunity, and with a sudden move, he employed all his Inner Strength to restrain the surging blood.
Elder Zhou’s complexion started blushing, turning purple from suffocation. As quick as thought, Xu Xiangbei acted; his left hand held a needle, one after another, extremely careful yet extremely fast, piercing around Elder Zhou’s heart.
Beads of sweat continuously dripped from his forehead; he dared not be distracted. These Silver Needles truly pierced the heart, which is the most crucial and fragile part of the human body. A slight carelessness would result in one’s soul departing for the heavens.
The purpose of Xu Xiangbei’s actions was mainly to guide the surging qi and blood. Had it been a healthy and robust heart, there wouldn’t be a need for such measures. But a third of Elder Zhou’s heart was already necrotic, having long since aged and deteriorated. Without proper guidance, this overwhelming qi and blood would instantly burst the heart. Even if the Daluo Golden Immortal were to intervene, it would be impossible to reverse the situation.
Feeling a lack of Inner Strength, Xu Xiangbei quickly retrieved an Elixir, swallowing it in one go. At this point, his withered Dantian felt like it had been hit by a spring rain, reviving like spring returning to the earth. It continuously nourished, providing endless power.
Had it not been for Xu Xiangbei’s frequent physical training, rendering his meridians and bones extraordinarily strong, these Elixirs would have long damaged his body, bursting his meridians. Even so, he felt pain spreading throughout his body.
Enduring the pain, Xu Xiangbei continued delivering Inner Strength to Elder Zhou. He knew the next step was also crucial. Because part of Elder Zhou’s heart has already necrotized, he must utilize the powerful True Qi to decompose the already necrotic part. Then send it into the bloodstream; finally, it will be absorbed and resolved by the kidneys, transported to urine, and excreted from the body.
This requires not only excellent skills but also immense confidence and control. Xu Xiangbei, in this moment, felt like walking on the wire’s edge. One misstep, and a vibrant life would vanish. He continued, tirelessly delivering True Qi, desperately protecting Zhou Huaming’s heart pulse. Meanwhile, slowly and carefully, he withdrew the inserted needles. At this point, the qi and blood slightly calmed, yet still impacted the atrium, combined with his Inner Strength, deconstructing the necrotic myocardium.
Elder Zhou’s heart was continuously beating, "thump thump," alive and strong, the powerful sound resonating within the room, seemingly audible to everyone. Many forces and qi and blood clashed in his atrium; if not for Xu Xiangbei’s delivery of Inner Strength, firmly protecting it, that mighty force would have long since detonated his heart.
Xu Xiangbei persevered staunchly, delivering Inner Strength with both hands, all his True Qi flooding in, the robust qi and blood filling his heart, flowing throughout his body.
Zhou Huaming’s heart resumed its beat, robust and powerful, finally settling back to its normal rhythm. His complexion no longer appeared pallid, gaining a rosy hue, like a normal person.
"It must be one last cosmic gleam!" Director Chang exclaimed in disbelief.
He was completely astonished by Xu Xiangbei’s miraculous acupuncture and watched, fascinated. He began to believe that Xu Xiangbei might truly have the power to save, and when he saw Elder Zhou’s complexion rejuvenate, it was as if witnessing a miracle.
"It’s truly a miracle!" Jiang Yuyan was filled with admiration and respect, though tinged with a sense of inferiority. Having studied medicine for so many years, she realized that in front of Xu Xiangbei, she was just an ordinary physician.
"Is my grandfather saved?" Zhou Fuya’s face was full of concern, and she dared to approach only after she saw Xu Xiangbei alive.
"His life is saved, but further treatment is needed!" Xu Xiangbei’s tone revealed both helplessness and fatigue.
At that moment, his head tilted slightly as he felt himself resting on something soft before losing consciousness.
"You rascal, don’t push yourself too hard!" Qin Xue exclaimed, watching the whole process with her eyes wide open. Her impression of Xu Xiangbei had significantly improved.
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