Will and Lisa’s words caused a sudden stir among the doctors in the hospital room. The fact that Leo could discern Paul’s past experiences through pulse diagnosis alone was simply unbelievable. Even Director Collins couldn’t help but nod slightly, admitting that Leo indeed had some extraordinary skills.
Will took out the small porcelain bottle that Dr. Beck had given him earlier and handed it to Leo, saying, “Mr. Bloomer, this medicine is already finished. Since you can cure my father’s illness, please develop more of this medicine for him.”
Leo, however, waved his hand and said, “Treating with medicine takes too long, and its effects are limited. I only need half an hour to completely cure your father and make him stand again.”
Although Leo’s tone was calm, anyone could hear the strong confidence in his words. The mention of half an hour left everyone astonished.
Leo continued, “Mr. Paul’s sensory and motor nerves are only locally damaged, not beyond repair. Combined with the fact that his muscles have just started to atrophy, and his joint function is still normal, there should be no issue with him standing up and walking again.”
Saying this, Leo took out a silver needle box used for acupuncture.
Seeing the silver needle box, the doctors knew that Leo intended to perform acupuncture on Paul. One of the senior Chinese medicine practitioners in the room, who had been present when Leo treated the foreigner with insomnia, was particularly excited. Leo’s skill in acupuncture had earned the admiration of the senior practitioner.
Leo opened the needle box, and Will, who had some understanding of Chinese medicine, looked surprised, saying, “Dr. Bloomer, to be honest, I never believed that just a few silver needles could cause illness. I find this whole thing unbelievable.”
Leo walked to Paul’s bedside and said, “Mr. Will, you will witness the unbelievable become a reality shortly.”
Paul had been awake since this morning, opening his eyes and gaining consciousness. He could see and hear but was unable to speak. When he heard Leo and the others talking, and saw Leo holding the silver needles, his facial muscles, though unable to move, were filled with horror and tension.
Understanding Paul’s thoughts from his eyes, Leo said to Lisa beside him, “Miss Lisa, tell your father that the acupuncture process is not painful; ask him not to be nervous.”
Lisa bent down, patiently explaining and comforting Paul by his ear. After a while, the fear and tension in Paul’s eyes subsided.
The hospital room fell into an unusual silence as everyone held their breath, focusing on Leo. They wanted to witness how Leo would create a miracle with the silver needles in his hands.
Leo asked Will to cooperate as he uncovered Paul’s hospital gown. Then, he began needling Paul’s body.
Leo’s needling technique differed from the common methods in traditional Chinese medicine. He lightly pierced each acupoint, slowly pressed down for a few moments, raised it slightly, and pressed down again. This process repeated three times for each acupoint-shallow on the first attempt, deeper on the second, and even deeper on the third.
The eyes of the senior Chinese medicine practitioner widened suddenly, and he exclaimed in shock, “This is… the Cloud Needle Technique!”
Some time ago, he learned from the video of the battle between Leo and Dr. Rudolph that Leo knew the legendary Nine Extreme Mystical Needles. Unexpectedly, Leo also knew the Cloud Needle Technique!
The Cloud Needle Technique and the Rain Needle Technique are two extremely difficult masterpieces in acupuncture and moxibustion in traditional Chinese medicine. Although not lost, very few Chinese medicine practitioners can master them, and even fewer can use them well. Leo’s demonstration of the Cloud Needle Technique has reached an extraordinary level, something rarely seen in the entire country. No wonder the senior Chinese medicine practitioner was so astonished.
As the saying goes, it’s hard to understand something unless you’ve experienced it. Doctors from other departments didn’t have a strong reaction to this.
A few young doctors, rarely seeing such an expression on the face of the senior Chinese medicine practitioner, couldn’t help but ask curiously, “Professor Gan, what is the Cloud Needle Technique?”
Seeing the young doctors interested in traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture, the senior Chinese medicine practitioner explained to them in a low voice.
After the senior Chinese medicine practitioner vividly explained, Leo’s acupuncture also came to an end.
Leo put away the silver needles, wiped the virtual sweat from his forehead, and said to Will and Lisa, “Now you can help Mr. Paul up.”
“My father can stand up!?” Will hadn’t recovered yet, his face still showing an incredulous expression.
Paul looked a bit confused. Lisa spoke to him in their native language.
Listening to Lisa’s words, after the strange heat in his body disappeared, Paul could clearly sense his hands and feet.
At the same time, there was a light and refreshing feeling in his body, which made Paul’s face show an expression of disbelief.
The room quieted down again, and everyone’s attention was focused on Paul.
With Will and Lisa’s support, Paul slowly sat up from the hospital bed. Then, Paul tried to slowly place his legs on the ground, trembling slightly, but he stood steadily on his own.
This scene caused a stir among the doctors in the room. To them, for someone with this disease, living a few more years would be considered good, but standing up and walking was something they wouldn’t even dare to think about.
Now, a miracle had appeared before everyone.
Leo said, “Miss Lisa, tell your father to try walking a few steps.”
Lisa hurriedly said something to Paul in English.
At this moment, Paul’s eyes showed a bit of nervousness, but more excitement. He gathered strength, swayed his body again, and then forcefully took a step with his right foot.
Successfully stepping forward with his right foot, Paul’s body staggered a bit but did not fall. Instead, he stood steadily relying on his own strength.
Next, Paul took a step with his left foot.
Seeing this scene, tears welled up in Lisa’s eyes. She covered her mouth with her hand and exclaimed, “My God, this is truly a great miracle!”
Will’s face was also full of excitement and joy. If he didn’t control himself, he probably would have shouted to the heavens on the spot.
The scene before them was like a dream.
Tears of joy streamed down Paul’s old face. As the doctors made way for him, he walked forward step by step, like a toddler, unsteadily but confidently moving forward.
For someone who had been bedridden for two years, unable to move, being able to walk again was such a happy thing.