Divine Wilderness Dragon Emperor

Chapter 29: Chapter 29: Applying the Needles

”Lord Shangguan, I am ready to begin,” Ling Fei said, holding the Golden Needle. After a brief moment of assessment, he had already formed a plan.

”Very well,” Shangguan Hong said. ”Young Master Ling, please begin. I will do my utmost to help you suppress the Evil Qi.”

Ling Fei began the treatment at once.

The Golden Needle pierced the acupoint, and his Heart Spirit followed it inside, sensing the changes in the aura at that point.

WHOOSH!

Beside the acupoint, meridians intertwined, through which a wild and tyrannical Gang Qi flowed.

This Gang Qi was like a sword, incredibly sharp; no one would dare to come into contact with it.

In addition, Evil Qi was mixed in with the Gang Qi.

Piercing acupoints with a Golden Needle could expel blood as well as qi.

”Lord Shangguan, try to guide the Evil Qi toward your Yongquan acupoint,” Ling Fei said to Shangguan Hong.

”Understood!” Shangguan Hong nodded and immediately did his utmost to control the Gang Qi in his body, using it to drive the Evil Qi.

Instantly, the Evil Qi in Shangguan Hong’s body drew near the Yongquan acupoint.

Under this suppression, the Evil Qi grew violent and began to resist.

However, Shangguan Hong suppressed it with all his might.

Veins bulged on his forehead and beads of sweat trickled down, as if he were enduring immense pain.

Through the perception granted by the Golden Needle, Ling Fei could sense the terrifying Evil Qi being suppressed near Shangguan Hong’s Yongquan acupoint.

The Evil Qi was violent and sharp, threatening to tear everything apart.

That kind of Evil Qi could tear through metal and stone; it was truly beyond what an ordinary person could endure.

”Release a sliver of Evil Qi,” Ling Fei instructed.

”Understood!” Shangguan Hong began to control his Gang Qi.

The moment he loosened his control over his Gang Qi, a wisp of Evil Qi leaked out.

”Yes, just that much. Don’t let any more out,” Ling Fei said, sensing the fluctuation.

”Mm,” Shangguan Hong replied, immediately using his Gang Qi to clamp down on the remaining Evil Qi.

Otherwise, if all the Evil Qi were to burst out at once, it could easily injure an Innate Realm Cultivator.

In a sudden burst, even a Celestial Spirit Realm Cultivator might not be able to withstand it.

This was precisely why he had been unable to deal with the Evil Qi for so long.

Therefore, he had to control the Evil Qi with extreme care.

That sliver of Evil Qi was incredibly violent. Once freed from suppression, it rampaged through the meridians.

At that very moment, Ling Fei’s Golden Needle moved.

The Golden Needle, piercing the acupoint, was connected to the meridian.

Then, Ling Fei loosened his grip on the Golden Needle, as if opening a small vent.

The Evil Qi sensed this instantly and rushed toward the opening.

Ling Fei slowly withdrew the Golden Needle, letting the Evil Qi follow its path.

’The Evil Qi is about to be expelled from my body.’ Shangguan Hong clearly sensed this change in the aura.

He grew tense, holding his breath.

Success or failure hinged on this very moment.

Ling Fei, completely focused, manipulated the Golden Needle.

The Golden Needle was continuously withdrawn from the acupoint.

Finally, the Golden Needle was almost completely out, with just its very tip remaining inside the acupoint.

At this point, the Evil Qi was coiled and ready to burst forth.

Without proper preparation, the erupting Evil Qi would rush out and injure the acupuncturist.

This was the most critical moment.

’Cold Chi True Qi.’ With a mental command, Ling Fei activated his Cold Chi True Qi.

The True Qi moved at his will, flowing into the Golden Needle.

As the Golden Needle was pulled free, the Evil Qi burst out violently.

But at the same instant, the Cold Chi True Qi within the Golden Needle reached its tip.

As the Evil Qi burst forth and struck the Golden Needle, a wave of Cold Chi True Qi swept out to meet it.

BOOM!

The two types of qi clashed.

Normally, a Cultivator at the Nine Layers of Body Tempering Realm wouldn’t be able to control Cold Qi at a distance from their body.

At this Realm, one could only infuse True Qi into external objects like a Weapon to fight enemies.

However, this Cold Chi True Qi was exceptionally potent. Upon being struck by the Evil Qi, it was as if a True Dragon had burst from his body to meet the assault.

Instantly, the Cold Qi spread out, encasing the Evil Qi in an Ice Seal.

The Evil Qi was sealed in ice, then dissipated into nothingness under the power of the Cold Chi True Qi.

Ling Fei’s Cold Chi True Qi, it seemed, could purify Evil Qi.

’It worked!’ Ling Fei rejoiced internally upon sensing the Evil Qi had been neutralized. Only then did he withdraw his Cold Chi True Qi.

His control over the Cold Chi True Qi had clearly reached a state of perfect mastery.

’It worked!’ Shangguan Hong was overjoyed when he felt the sliver of Evil Qi leave his body only to be instantly frozen and neutralized.

Though it was only a single sliver of Evil Qi, it was undoubtedly a ray of hope!

”Let’s continue.” Ling Fei then resumed the treatment.

Shangguan Hong, in turn, coordinated with Ling Fei by controlling the Evil Qi.

They repeated this process, neutralizing the Evil Qi one sliver at a time.

Ling Fei’s control over his True Qi also grew more and more adept.

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Meanwhile, the people in the outer room were waiting anxiously.

”Mr. Zhang, can this Ling Fei really pull it off?” In the outer room, Shangguan Qingmu asked with a hint of doubt, glancing at Zhang Quan beside him.

Shangguan Yurou’s eyes also held a questioning gaze.

After all, her father’s health was at stake.

”Young Master Ling has indeed inherited Elder Ling’s true skills and has healed many people with his acupuncture. However, what ails Lord Shangguan is Evil Qi. Whether he is up to the task... I dare not say for sure,” Zhang Quan said. ’Even Celestial Spirit Realm Cultivators are helpless against this Evil Qi, let alone a mere Body Tempering Realm Cultivator.’

”I hope Young Master Ling Fei can do it.” Shangguan Yurou tightly clenched the hem of her clothes, her gaze fixed on the inner room, looking extremely nervous.

”Xiaoman, you seem to know this Ling Fei well. Do you think he can succeed?” Shangguan Qingmu’s gaze shifted to Huang Xiaoman beside him.

He was still worried and didn’t believe Ling Fei was capable of it.

”I trust Ling Fei’s acupuncture skills, and I trust Elder Ling as well,” Huang Xiaoman said after a moment of contemplation.

She had an almost blind faith in the Ling Clan father and son.

Seeing Huang Xiaoman’s expression, Shangguan Qingmu couldn’t help but feel a surge of jealousy.

”Xiaoman, you and this Ling Fei seem to be very close, don’t you?” Shangguan Qingmu asked.

”We grew up together, so of course we’re close!” Huang Xiaoman found his question strange.

”Is that really all there is to it?” Shangguan Qingmu’s brow furrowed slightly.

However, Huang Xiaoman paid Shangguan Qingmu no mind. ’I wonder if that rascal can really handle the Evil Qi?’

She looked toward the inner room, her eyes flickering with worry.

’That’s Evil Qi, something even Celestial Spirit Realm experts find difficult to handle. What if Ling Fei gets hurt?’

Time slipped by quietly.

Huang Xiaoman and the others waited.

Outside Ling’s Medical Clinic, many others were also worried.

They had all seen the powerful figures arrive and assumed it was related to the matter at the Qin Mansion.

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「Inside the treatment room.」

”Alright, withdraw the needle. Lord Shangguan, control your Gang Qi,” Elder Ling instructed, having guided Ling Fei throughout the process.

Ling Fei withdrew the needle.

HUFF!

Afterwards, he took a deep breath, a hint of fatigue showing in his eyes.

The treatment had lasted for a full hour.

Over the past hour, continuously neutralizing the Evil Qi had been a great drain on both his Heart Spirit and his True Qi.

Once Ling Fei had withdrawn the needle, Shangguan Hong sat up and got dressed.

He felt much lighter and more at ease.

Although they had only neutralized a portion of the Evil Qi, the balance had shifted, and he clearly felt less burdened than before.

”Elder Ling and Young Master Ling are truly masters!” After straightening his clothes, Shangguan Hong walked forward and bowed deeply. ”I, Shangguan Hong, will never forget this kindness.”

”Lord Shangguan, there is no need for such formality,” Elder Ling said, waving his hand. ”At this rate, it will take another twenty days or so to completely remove the Evil Qi.”

Ling Fei’s Cultivation was still a bit low, after all, so he couldn’t neutralize a large amount of Evil Qi at once. Otherwise, the results would be much faster.

”To have a way to be rid of this Evil Qi is a blessing in itself; the time it takes is not an issue,” Shangguan Hong said. ”However, I feel truly apologetic for troubling Young Master Ling so. I have nothing of value on me at the moment, so I can only repay this great debt in the future!” His face was filled with remorse.

After all, Ling Fei had expended a great deal of mental and physical energy to help him.

”It is no trouble,” Elder Ling said with a wave of his hand. ”Fei’Er is young. It’s good for him to gain more experience like this.”

Ling Fei nodded slightly.

He had indeed expended a great deal of his Cold Chi True Qi this time.

However, he felt his control over his Cold Chi True Qi becoming even more masterful.

Moreover, by controlling his True Qi in such a way, his Control Power over his Willpower had also grown stronger.

That state of ”Thoughts Follow the Heart,” where his will directly moved the needle, was now even more perfect.

This would also be of immense benefit to his Cultivation.