Fengchi, Fengfu, Four Divine Clarity, Shenting, Neiguan, Divine Gate

After placing the nine needles, Lu Jiu shifted his gaze downward.

Lumbar Spine, Huantiao, Bladder, Yanglingquan, Zusanli, Abundant Bulge, Xuanzhong, Tai Chong.

Among the eight acupoints, two needles were placed in the Lumbar Spine acupoint, the Bladder acupoint was chosen on the affected side, which is the left, while the other points were on the healthy side, which is the right.

It’s essentially a technique of treating the left side illness from the right side.

Does this guy place needles so decisively?

Peng Yan watched with wide-open eyes.

Lu Jiu’s acupuncture skills were incredibly proficient, in both speed and accuracy, like a seasoned professional with seven or eight years of experience.

Solid foundation, along with some unique skills.

How did this guy practice!?

Peng Yan was quite puzzled.

In college, the two of them clearly started learning acupuncture at the same time, so how come after a few years the gap became this big?

He hadn’t slacked off either.

It truly was infuriating to compare oneself with others!

Before long, Lu Jiu started to apply the Balancing Technique.

The process wasn’t complicated, just a bit slow.

Although the effect wasn’t as quick as Navel Needle, after Lu Jiu supplemented with points, the effect was able to meet expectations.

After a little over ten minutes, Lv Lihao suddenly felt that the faint aching feeling in his broken arm seemed to have lessened a bit.

Is it really this amazing?

Before coming, Lv Lihao had heard about Lu Jiu’s stories; many people said he was exceptionally skilled, and some elderly even almost praised him to the sky.

They said that there was no disease in this world that Lu Jiu couldn’t cure, many people came to him, and almost with just one or two needles, they were cured.

It was precisely because he heard these words that Lv Lihao came with high expectations to try it out.

As a result, after just a little over ten minutes of treatment, he already felt a noticeable difference.

Could it be an illusion caused by psychological suggestion?

Lv Lihao felt that was unlikely.

If psychological suggestion could lessen his pain, then why couldn’t he succeed in suggesting it to himself at home?

The hospital doctors also told him after surgery not to focus on the amputated limb area, as the more attention he gave it, the more it would hurt, and to try to learn to divert his attention.

However, it’s really too difficult to actually divert attention.

This spot is constantly painful, how do you divert your attention?

He also considered letting it hurt as much as it wanted and not thinking about it, but that turned out to be useless, as nighttime was when his nightmares began.

Therefore, this was definitely the effect brought on by the treatment, definitely not any form of psychological suggestion.

“How are you feeling?” Lu Jiu noticed that Lv Lihao’s previously furrowed brow had relaxed somewhat and guessed as much; seeing that the energy had arrived, he began removing the needles.

“Much better, feels like my left hand isn’t as tense, and it doesn’t hurt as much,” Lv Lihao said.

Immediate effect!?

Peng Yan, hearing their conversation, looked a bit dazed.

Lu Jiu smiled and said, “That’s good. Come back for a few more sessions in the upcoming days, and it should be mostly recovered. I also know urging you not to think too much is impossible, but since what’s done is done, we need to face it positively. As for how to face it, I don’t have any advice to offer, but as long as you feel any discomfort, feel free to seek me out!”

In Jianghan City, Lu Jiu rarely saw people with disabilities.

Is it because they don’t exist?

No, it’s because they don’t come out.

Missing a hand is okay, but those with missing legs, especially those who are blind, are hardly seen on the streets.

Because trying to navigate with a single cane makes every day a life-and-death challenge for them.

Whether it’s improperly designed tactile paths, haphazardly parked vehicles, or e-bikes cutting across sidewalks, they all make it nearly impossible for them to move.

Lu Jiu once saw a young person in a wheelchair trying to get some fresh air, but when he came to a street corner and tried to ascend a slope specifically built for disabled people, he couldn’t manage it on his own, and it was only with the help of a passerby that he barely made it past.

However, not long after, he was blocked by three or five motorcycles and had no choice but to return the way he came.

Perhaps we’ve been living as ‘normal’ people for so long that we’ve forgotten there is still a group of vulnerable people in this city. Often, because we don’t see them, we assume they don’t exist, basking in the conveniences the city provides us, without realizing how much inconvenience some of our actions cause for others.

Lv Lihao expressed his gratitude, “Dr. Lu, thank you.”

“About the medical fee, how much is it?”

Lu Jiu smiled, “Eighty.”

Lv Lihao took out his phone to scan and pay, but after a long time, it seemed he hadn’t succeeded.

After a while, he looked at Lu Jiu, a bit embarrassed, “Dr. Lu, I’m really sorry, I don’t have any cash left, let me ask my dad to transfer some money to me, just a moment.”

Lu Jiu took in Lv Lihao’s embarrassment without a hint of scorn, saying, “It’s fine, no rush.”

Lv Lihao seemed not too young, appearing to be over thirty.

Someone of this age struggling to come up with eighty yuan, or rather, not even knowing how much money he had on him, indicated how dire his situation was.

So, keeping one’s health is exceedingly important these days.

There are just too many illnesses that can make one’s life go from prosperous to destitute.

Earning money is already hard enough, and in the end, it all goes to hospitals, leaving oneself with a heap of “aftereffects” — what kind of life is that to live?

After finishing the acupuncture for Lv Lihao, Lu Jiu continued calling numbers.

Soon, the entire morning passed.

By noon, Lu Mountain went back to eat, then brought back a meal box each for Lu Jiu and Peng Yan.

The two of them took advantage of this break to rest a little.

However, outside the clinic, there were still many patients queuing up, afraid they’d lose their place if they left for food, choosing instead to keep waiting.

After all, Lu Jiu only took about ten minutes to eat, which they could endure waiting through.

“You’re really something, getting me here without saying a word, were you planning to embarrass me?” During the meal, Peng Yan started a mock interrogation.

“What should I say? That my clinic is so packed I can’t even manage? Would you have believed that?” Lu Jiu laughed.

“Nonsense, of course not,” Peng Yan said.

“Exactly, saying more would have been no use compared to you coming to see for yourself,” Lu Jiu said.

“But how did you become this skilled, are you cheating?” Peng Yan said.

“Yup.” Lu Jiu said.

“Get lost, seriously though, did your grandpa give you special lessons? But that can’t be, didn’t you say your grandpa only specializes in classical formulas and hasn’t deeply studied acupuncture, so how did you learn the Mountain Burning Fire technique?” Peng Yan said.

“Self-taught.” Lu Jiu said.

“Self-taught? You…,” Peng Yan gritted his teeth as if watching his good friend drive a Land Rover while he was still riding a broken bike.

The envy, jealousy, and resentment!

“Honestly, to what level have your skills reached now?”

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