Chapter 387 The Ninth Needle
"Dead in half an hour?"
The room exploded at James's words.
"What the hell are you talking about?"
"Are you cursing Mr. Lee to die?"
"How dare you insult Mr. Fields?"
"Even we are not familiar with this legendary acupuncture method. What do you know about the ninth needle, you punk?"
"Young man, I suggest you apologize now."
Not only were the younger members of the Lee family ready to beat up James, but Alfonso and the others also scolded him, itching to pin him to the ground.
Questioning a renowned doctor like Daryl was questioning their entire group, their judgment, and their medical skills.
Daryl glared at James, his face dark with anger, but there was a hint of seriousness beneath his rage.
Gerald frowned slightly. Although he felt James's words were inappropriate, he said nothing. After the incident with Marcella, he trusted James unconditionally.
If James said the ninth needle was problematic, then it definitely was.
"Everyone, quiet down."
Isaac scrutinized James for a moment before signaling the crowd to calm down.
"This is the doctor Mr. Rivera brought. Though he's young, he must have some skill and wouldn't speak nonsense."
He added, "Let's hear his explanation."
Gerald nodded lightly. "That's right. My doctor isn't a fool; he has some real ability."
Hearing that Gerald had brought James, the nearly hundred people quieted down a bit, but they still looked at James with disdain.
"He's so young, what could he possibly know?"
"Mr. Rivera must have been deceived by him."
"The Soul Augmentation Technique isn't something he's seen before. He probably doesn't even know the first needle, let alone the ninth."
The crowd whispered mockingly about James.
Several of the Lee family women also dismissed him, thinking he was just trying to show off.
"Mr. Fields, I respect you." James looked at Daryl. "I know you're not saving people for money but genuinely want Mr. Lee to get better."
"But out of responsibility for the patient, I must urge you to be cautious."
"You should know whether the ninth needle is from the original text or your own creation."
"One needle for life, one needle for death. Think carefully, Mr. Fields."
After speaking, James glanced at the middle-aged nurse, whose dull eyes had become sharp, staring intently at Daryl.
Before Alfonso and the others could speak, Daryl coldly asked, "Do you understand the Soul Augmentation Technique?"
James smiled. "A bit."
"Arrogant kid!" Daryl's face turned cold instantly.
"The Soul Augmentation Technique is a legendary acupuncture method. I spent decades finding the original text and took a year to barely master the nine needles."
"What do you know about the it?"
"Don't think you can show off just because you've read a few cheap novels. It'll only embarrass you and make you pay the price."
"Young people who want to achieve something must be down-to-earth, working step by step, not being arrogant."
"Otherwise, you'll achieve nothing and betray Mr. Rivera's trust."
Daryl scolded James and reminded Gerald not to be deceived.
Isaac hesitated and asked Gerald, "Mr. Rivera, which hospital is this young man from?"
Gerald smiled faintly. "I brought him from Stardust City. He's no fraud."
Alfonso labeled James. "If he's not a fraud, then he's a rookie."
"Mr. Fields, if you don't believe him, go ahead with the needle." James gave a confident smile.
"If you use the ninth needle, Mr. Lee will tremble all over, his eyes will bulge, he'll spit blood, and then curl up and die."
James didn't hold back. "The first eight needles from the original text are for clearing, but your ninth needle is for blocking."
"The blood and energy released by the eight needles are about to run wild through the body's meridians, but your ninth needle blindly blocks them."
"The result will be blood reversal, organ damage, and loss of life."
James ignored the hostile stares of dozens of people and explained the symptoms and reasons in one breath.
The Lee family women were stunned, seemingly surprised by James's confidence, but quickly returned to disdain.
At James's age, he probably hadn't even seen the Soul Augmentation Technique, let alone acupuncture. How could he question Daryl?
"He talks a good game, but it's useless." Alfonso snorted. "Young and reckless, just trying to show off."
"Alfonso, don't argue with him."
Daryl reviewed the needle technique in his mind, straightened up, and looked at James.
"Young man, today I'll show you whether the ninth needle harms or saves."
"If this needle causes any harm to Mr. Lee, I'll give you my clinic in Stardust City."
"But if Mr. Lee is fine, you must never practice medicine again, to avoid harming others and troubling Mr. Rivera."
He directly challenged James. "Young man, do you dare to accept this bet?"
Isaac quickly tried to mediate. "Mr. Fields, calm down. The young man is just ignorant. Let it go."
"I can't; he's questioning my medical skills."
Daryl's eyes were cold as he looked at James. "Aren't you sure I created the ninth needle? Step up and accept the challenge."
Alfonso and the others also sneered at James, doubting he had the courage to accept. After all, frauds don't dare to face the truth.
The Lee family women smirked, convinced James would be a coward.
A renowned doctor like Daryl was not someone James could challenge.
Gerald frowned slightly, wanting to say something but was stopped by James.
James smiled. "Fine, if your ninth needle doesn't cause any harm, I'll never practice medicine again and go back to the countryside."
"Deal."
Daryl also stopped Isaac from speaking and then applied the ninth needle to Trevor.
After some manipulation, Trevor's body soon had another red line, making his face look even more rosy.
His previously thin and stiff hands began to tremble, showing signs of life.
James noticed that the middle-aged nurse, who had been tense, returned to her initial dull expression.
"Great, great, Mr. Lee's condition is improving."
"It's been a long time since we've seen this rosiness. It's the blood flow, it's life."
"Mr. Lee, can you hear me?"
Seeing Trevor's condition gradually improve, Alfonso and the others cheered for Daryl and didn't forget to mock James.
"This kid's going home to feed pigs."
The Lee family women also looked at James with schadenfreude.
The next moment, however, Trevor's rosy cheeks suddenly contorted, and he began to tremble violently, his eyes bulging like a dead fish.
Before Daryl could support him, he spat out a mouthful of blood.
Then, Trevor's body curled up uncontrollably.
At the same time, the medical equipment's alarms blared.
Trevor's life was in danger.
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