Ling Zhenfei's statement discolored the faces of Liu Benchang and Wen Jing, with the latter's expression showing little change, but Liu Benchang looked particularly ashen, knowing that Director Chen had said Ling Zhenfei might be the only one who could save his wife and child.

Of course, Ling Zhenfei understood what Liu Benchang was thinking and hurriedly said, "Although the disease is peculiar, it's not incurable. This kind of disease has been documented since ancient times, the ancient texts call it 'Life-Root Petrification Disease', nowadays it's known as 'Petrification Disease', but the causes and treatments are the same. It's really fortunate that I can actually treat it."

"Really? That's wonderful. When can the doctor begin the treatment?" Liu Benchang suddenly became excited, as did Wen Jing, who, after consulting so many doctors, was for the first time told confidently that treatment was possible.

"Little Yunrui's condition can't wait much longer, I must start the treatment now!"

"What, begin the treatment now?"

Everyone was surprised upon hearing this. Liu Benchang was the anxious one, but unexpectedly, Ling Zhenfei seemed even more anxious, proposing to start the treatment immediately.

"Yes, start the treatment now. First, I'll prescribe some medicine for you to collect from the pharmacy; then, get two large wooden barrels. Boil the medicinal herbs to make a medicinal liquid and pour it into the barrels. We'll need it after I'm done with the treatment. Don't worry about the rest; I'll start treating right here."

As Ling Zhenfei gave instructions, he began preparing his Silver Needles. According to the ancient treatment method, he planned to stimulate the petrified muscles and nerves with golden needle acupoints, followed by a soak in the medicinal liquid to revive the muscular vitality.

In reality, this petrified or wooden state is a kind of muscular neural dysfunction, where if unaddressed for too long, the meridians deteriorate and harden like wood. This treatment would consume a substantial amount of Northern Spiritual Energy, and it seemed likely that only he could perform the treatment in contemporary society, requiring both the knowledge and extensive Spiritual Power.

This was also why Ling Zhenfei hesitated earlier. The treatment would consume an immense amount of Spiritual Power, far beyond what one might imagine.

Wen Jing was, of course, overjoyed to hear that her illness could be treated, and although the young man before her didn't look like a typical doctor, she was willing to try any glimmer of hope, not just for herself but for her child's survival.

"Sister Wen Jing, I apologize in advance for any offense during the treatment," Ling Zhenfei said with respect.

"Doctor, there's no need to be polite—I'm already in this state, what offense could there possibly be?"

Ling Zhenfei had Wen Jing and Liu Yunrui only in their undergarments, asking them to lie on the bed, as he planned to give acupuncture to both at the same time due to the urgency.

He used ordinary Silver Needles for Wen Jing, while for the more gravely ill Liu Yunrui, he used the Northern Spiritual Energy-imbued Silver Needles he had purchased from the antique market, which he expected would double the effectiveness.

Ling Zhenfei's needling was rapid. Treating this type of disease involved needling across the entire body, and each needle was infused with Northern Spiritual Energy, designed to permeate every acupoint and stimulate the surrounding nervous system, aiming to rekindle those nerves back into vitality.

He had seen a report by foreign scientists which claimed that death occurs due to the demise of body cells, and if it were possible for one to prevent the cells from dying, then one could presumably gain eternal life.

Although this claim wasn't entirely accurate, it certainly held some truth. The current condition of Wen Jing and her son resembled this as their nerves were in a state akin to suspended animation, only by reviving them could their bodies be brought back to life.

One hundred and eight Silver Needles were densely inserted throughout the body, especially on Little Yunrui, whose small frame made for closely spaced acupoints, leaving him resembling a miniature hedgehog after the needling was completed.

However, what the average person couldn't see was the Northern Spiritual Energy within each acupoint. At present, this energy was isolated, merely nourishing the surrounding meridians, but once the nourishment of the meridians was complete and the energy began connecting, that would signify one restored nerve. This process of restoration was incredibly slow.

By this time, it was already past noon. Han Lian had long since returned to the police station, and Liu Benchang had prepared a meal. Ling Zhenfei ate quickly and returned to treatment, fearing the slightest mistake.

The spiritual energy in the acupuncture points of both individuals had been completely depleted, but their meridians hadn't been opened due to the prolonged issues, as their meridians were not so easily repaired.

Having no other choice, Ling Zhenfei had to infuse more spiritual energy, launching stronger assaults, and after several repeated attempts, finally saw some effects, as the meridians began to make connections.

By the time Ling Zhenfei launched the seventh or eighth assault, Wen Jing and Liu Yunrui's meridians had all been opened, although the two of them didn't realize it yet.

"Sister-in-law, slowly try to feel your leg that can't move, feel your toes, see if there's any change?"

Wen Jing obediently began to feel and her face was instantly filled with surprise, "Oh my, I can sense where it is now, I can feel its presence."

As she spoke, Wen Jing started to cry, having seen so many doctors, she finally saw a glimmer of hope.

"Sister-in-law, there's no need to rush, everything is just beginning, and it will get better,"

Ling Zhenfei withdrew the needles and called Liu Benchang in, hearing his wife say that she could feel the presence of her toes, the two hugged each other and wept, they hadn't felt such joy in many years.

"Divine Doctor, truly a Divine Doctor, just one treatment and the results are already so clear, we are really too excited."

"Don't get too excited too soon, just follow my instructions, and I guarantee that you'll recover just like a normal person."

Two wooden tubs were ready, filled with steaming medicinal water. Wen Jing and Liu Yunrui were soaked in the tubs, one large and one small, finally ending this session of treatment.

"How does it feel, wife?"

"I feel much better, warm all over, I hadn't felt that before, and now the feeling is very strong, I think I'll be able to move in not too long."

"Daddy!"

At this moment, Little Yunrui suddenly called out softly to daddy, startling everyone, because Little Yunrui hadn't spoken for a long time.

"Yunrui, you can talk, you can talk now, don't worry, daddy has found the best doctor for you, and in no time at all, you'll be able to get out of bed and play," Liu Benchang cried tears of joy.

"Thank you, thank you, uncle," Little Yunrui was obviously aware of who deserved the credit, and although he still couldn't move his head, he looked in Ling Zhenfei's direction as a way of expressing gratitude.

Ling Zhenfei reminded them to cooperate well with the treatment, to soak in the medicinal water more often, and it wouldn't be long before they got better. The couple's happiness was unmistakable, their eyes filled with hope.

"Divine Doctor, let's go sign the contract, the bar will be yours from now on."

Liu Benchang was still quite anxious and ready to directly hand over the bar to Ling Zhenfei.

"Boss Liu, there's no need to hurry, your wife and child haven't fully recovered yet, there's no need to rush, and besides, I haven't prepared that five million yet, so there's no need for haste,"

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