"Lend me your silver needles!" Yun Fan said to Ye Lingbei at this moment.
Ye Lingbei produced a set of silver needles. Yun Fan's eyes, upon seeing them, were filled with envy, jealousy, and resentment, for the set was exceedingly valuable. Compared to Ye Lingbei's, his own needles seemed paltry.
"Begin needling!"
Yun Fan gathered his full strength and instructed Ye Lingbei to administer the needles. The first eight were much like what Ye Lingbei understood. Thus, he proceeded without any pressure, and in his heart, he could not help but regard Yun Fan with increased respect.
"To possess such medical skill at such a young age is truly rare. If he were to join my tutelage, within ten years, he could learn all my medical knowledge!" At this moment, Ye Lingbei felt a surge of admiration for Yun Fan's talent.
"Young man, are you interested..."
His words were cut short by Yun Fan. "The ninth needle!"
At this ninth needle, Ye Lingbei's hand paused in mid-air, hesitant to proceed, for this was a vital point. However, Yun Fan urged him on relentlessly, "Quick!"
After repeated hesitation, Ye Lingbei inserted the ninth needle. Instantly, Yun Fan felt an agonizing pain throughout his body.
"Mmmph!"
After emitting a low groan, Yun Fan rapidly gathered his strength, working to dispel the蛊毒 (gu poison) within him. At this moment, Ye Lingbei's eyes were filled with shock. As a renowned divine physician in Huaxia, he knew the immense suffering Yun Fan must be enduring. What shocked him even more was Yun Fan's formidable strength at such a young age, explaining how he managed to kill Anying and Wang Xiaotian. He preliminarily assessed that Yun Fan was close to becoming a Grandmaster. This was truly terrifying; to be so close to Grandmaster status at this age was unheard of. He now realized how greatly he had underestimated Yun Fan.
"The tenth needle!" Yun Fan said with great difficulty, enduring the pain.
"Alright!" Ye Lingbei did not hesitate this time. Although this needle was even more dangerous, he too wished to discover Yun Fan's true potential. After the tenth needle was inserted, Yun Fan's complexion was extremely pale, but with the support of his powerful internal energy, he could still barely withstand it.
"Such powerful internal energy!" Ye Lingbei's expression changed. Yun Fan's strength was among the few exceptionally powerful individuals he had encountered. He might even be comparable to the Four Fiends of the Night.
"The final needle!" Yun Fan gritted his teeth and persevered.
However, Ye Lingbei did not continue. Instead, he said to Yun Fan with concern, "We cannot continue. You will die!" In his opinion, while Yun Fan was immensely strong, this eleventh needle was the most perilous. The slightest misstep could result in a fatal outcome. This needle, let alone for someone like Yun Fan who had not yet reached Grandmaster status, might not even be survivable by a Grandmaster. He knew Yun Fan possessed limitless potential, and he did not wish for him to perish now. These ten needles were already sufficient; Yun Fan would recover completely with just another month of recuperation. Although if he could withstand the eleventh needle, he would recover in a short time, the risk was too great, and he strongly advised against it.
"No problem, I can endure it. I don't have time to wait a month!" Under Yun Fan's repeated urging, Ye Lingbei gritted his teeth and said, "Then, I will go mad with you today!" With that, he inserted the eleventh needle into Yun Fan's acupoint. Instantly, Yun Fan's vision went black, and he nearly fainted. At this moment, Yun Fan used all his might to expel the蛊毒 (gu poison).
"Pfft!"
After spitting out a mouthful of black blood, Yun Fan's face turned deathly pale, and he became exceedingly weak. Yun Fan was furious. As the saying goes, an open spear is easy to dodge, but a hidden arrow is hard to guard against. Since coming to Jiangnan, Yun Fan had only suffered at the hands of Zhao Fanghua, but he had never held it against her. After all, she was his Senior Sister; falling at the hands of one's own was not shameful. However, Wang Tianba was too despicable. He would settle this score with Wang Tianba slowly.
At this moment, Ye Lingbei's eyes were completely stunned. "He... he actually endured it, and without any serious harm. Could he be a Grandmaster?" Ye Lingbei's eyes flickered with an unusual light. He desperately wanted to probe further, but he found himself utterly unable to see through Yun Fan. Even when he had treated Qinglong, the leader of the Four Fiends, he could vaguely sense the opponent's strength. Therefore, he speculated that either Yun Fan possessed a method to conceal his power, or Yun Fan's strength was so high that he could not perceive it at all. Of course, he leaned towards the former, as Yun Fan was still so young, not even as old as his nephew, Ye Feng. It couldn't be the latter, unless Yun Fan was a monstrous being who had regained his youth.
"Thank you!" Yun Fan said gratefully to Ye Lingbei. In that moment, if it were anyone else, let alone administering needles, they would have likely fainted from fright. Yet, Ye Lingbei had been able to steady his hand and administer the needles, earning his admiration.
"It is I who should be grateful. Thank you, young friend, for allowing me to learn this rare and ancient medical technique!" Ye Lingbei's address had even changed, indicating the depth of his shock. Moreover, he was not exaggerating. The life-saving medical technique Yun Fan had just displayed was something he found difficult to attain; perhaps only his senior brother could achieve it.
"No need for thanks. If you like it, I will give you the incantations. You can study them yourself!" This was merely an acupuncture therapy akin to that of Ghost Valley. It was fine for Ye Lingbei to learn it.
"Thank you, young friend!" Ye Lingbei was overjoyed. Although he had observed the process, he would not dare to study it himself without Yun Fan's permission. But he was a physician, and his desire for medical knowledge was as pure as a man's desire for a woman. Now, Yun Fan not only allowed him to learn but also provided him with the incantations. It was impossible for him not to be excited.
"No need for thanks. You also saved my subordinate and my Senior Sister once. Consider this as compensation!" Yun Fan displayed a calm demeanor. He disliked owing favors. Passing this medical technique to Ye Lingbei was his way of repaying the kindness.
Just as Ye Lingbei was about to say it was his duty, Yun Fan changed the subject. "By the way, what were you interested in asking me just now?"
"Cough, cough, cough, cough!" Ye Lingbei's old face flushed red. "Nothing, nothing!" He had originally intended to ask Yun Fan if he was interested in joining his tutelage. But given the medical skill Yun Fan had just displayed, he felt he was already far behind. He silently rejoiced that he had not spoken his mind earlier, or he would have been thoroughly embarrassed.
Just then, sounds of fierce fighting erupted from outside.
"Wang Tianba, in broad daylight, you dare to attack the Black Dragon Society? Are you not afraid that my junior disciple will kill you?" Zhao Fanghua appeared calm, but her heart was heavy. Although they had superior numbers, none of them were Wang Tianba's match. And her junior disciple had only just passed his weakened phase, able to exert only two to three tenths of his strength. He might not be able to defeat Wang Tianba. She had a feeling that Wang Tianba's rapid growth in strength over the past year was likely due to some special means. Now, it seemed they could only stall for time.
Wang Tianba said mockingly, "Your junior disciple is probably already stone cold! What else can he use to fight me?" Su Dan Novels.
Yun Fan's strength exceeded Wang Tianba's expectations, but he dared to attack the Black Dragon Society so brazenly precisely because he was convinced Yun Fan was dead. After all, that was an unsolvable蛊毒 (gu poison). Even if Yun Fan miraculously survived, he would be unable to exert any strength at this moment, making it the perfect opportunity to take over the Black Dragon Society.
"Hmph! You underestimate my junior disciple!" Zhao Fanghua said coldly. "I'll give you a chance: retreat, or die!"
Wang Tianba's heart settled. He was certain Yun Fan had indeed encountered trouble. Therefore, he sneered, "I choose death. But it won't be me who dies; it will be you!" With that, he swiftly attacked Zhao Fanghua.
"Go!" Ye Feng and the others quickly moved, cooperating with Zhao Fanghua to tie down Wang Tianba. But Wang Tianba seemed to grow stronger as they fought, and they could not hold on for much longer. After all, Wang Tianba was someone who could fight Xuanwu without being at a disadvantage.
Inside the room, Yun Fan was enraged and prepared to intervene. However, Ye Lingbei quickly stopped him, "Young friend, it is not advisable for you to engage in combat now. Let me go and mediate!" In truth, he was not confident. If it were someone else, mediation might be possible, but Wang Tianba was a madman. Expecting a madman to stop was almost impossible, but he still wanted to try!
"Very well!" Yun Fan knew that even with his current strength, he was sufficient to defeat Wang Tianba, but it would severely harm his body. Therefore, he decided to wait and see.
Just as the others were about to be defeated, Ye Lingbei emerged. "Young Master Wang, could you give this old man some face and spare the Black Dragon Society?" Ye Lingbei asked Wang Tianba calmly.
"Divine Physician Ye, why are you also meddling in other people's affairs?" Wang Tianba smiled playfully, seemingly not taking Ye Lingbei seriously.
Ye Lingbei said, "Just this once. It depends on whether Young Master Wang will give me this face!"
"And if I don't?" Wang Tianba revealed a fierce glint in his eyes.
"If Young Master Wang refuses, then step over my corpse!" Ye Lingbei said solemnly. "If this old man meets with an accident here, then the entire Medical Dao Alliance will not let it go!"
"Unfortunately, you've threatened the wrong person!" Wang Tianba attacked ferociously, heading straight for Ye Lingbei. That's right, although the Medical Dao Alliance behind Ye Lingbei was immensely powerful, with endless connections and methods, he was a madman who never considered anyone when acting, not even Ye Lingbei.
"Not good!" The faces of the others instantly changed. They wanted to intervene, but it was too late. Just as Ye Lingbei thought he was doomed, Yun Fan suddenly appeared and repelled Wang Tianba with a single move.
"You brat, you can still fight?" Wang Tianba looked at Yun Fan in confusion.
Yun Fan calmly replied, "Killing you is more than enough!"
"I don't believe it!" Wang Tianba attacked again. In his opinion, Yun Fan was just putting up a brave front. Thus, he intended to expose Yun Fan's true condition.
"Trouble!" The speed of the two was so immense that the others could not keep up. In their hearts, they worried greatly for Yun Fan, who was in his most weakened state. In the blink of an eye, the two had exchanged over thirty blows. Wang Tianba suddenly shuddered. He hadn't expected Yun Fan, in such a weakened state, to be able to match him. This was truly terrifying. Everyone present was equally shocked, though they did not know that if Yun Fan were at his peak, he would not need thirty blows to slay Wang Tianba.
At this moment, Wang Tianba said with a sinister laugh, "Brat, you can't hold on any longer. Today, you will surely die!" With that, he attacked Yun Fan again. At this point, let alone a madman, even an ordinary person would believe that Yun Fan had reached his limit. Anyone in his position would be tempted to take the risk.
"You're thinking too much!" Yun Fan counterattacked decisively. This time, he shifted from defense to offense. With a single move, Wang Tianba immediately vomited a mouthful of blood.
"Pfft!"
Wang Tianba looked at Yun Fan with apprehension. Under this single blow, he felt a threat to his life. "Retreat!" Without any hesitation, he fled. He was a madman, not a fool. If not now, then when? The others wanted to pursue, but Yun Fan stopped them.
"Wait!" As soon as the words left his mouth, Yun Fan's vision went black, and he collapsed to the ground.
"Junior disciple!"
"Boss!" The others quickly helped Yun Fan up.