chapter 18 at all costs

"Is Senior Sister in danger?"

Samuel was shocked. He quickly dialed Candice's phone number, but it prompted that the number was out of service.

The thought of Tenth Senior being in danger left Samuel with no hesitation. He rushed towards the Audi A8 without looking back, slamming on the gas pedal, speeding in the direction of Jinling.

Xiao Lin roared at Samuel, "You, surnamed Ye, just you wait! We're not done!"

...

Yanni and Joanna, grandfather and granddaughter, arrived at Jiangnan International Airport, preparing to board a plane back to Zhong Hai.

As they settled into the private plane, Joanna couldn't help but remark, "Grandfather, why are you so polite to that person?"

"I think he knew who we were and said those things to get your attention."

Joanna pouted, "With your status, the Han family's connections and influence, a word from us could save him thirty years of struggle."

"I've seen many people like him."

Joanna's words were confident, as if she had already labeled Samuel.

"Yue, you're just too prejudiced. This young man is not simple," Yanni smiled, shaking his head.

"Humph, what's so special about him?" Joanna looked disdainful.

Yanni said calmly, "Haven't you noticed? After those people found out who your grandfather is, they all became very respectful. Only that young man still dared to comment on my condition."

"He's just trying to get your attention," Joanna shook her head.

"You're wrong."

Yanni sighed, "Your judgment of people still needs some work."

"The composure this young man showed is not an act."

"And..."

"And what?" Joanna was curious.

"Never mind," Yanni smiled faintly.

Seeing that her grandfather wouldn't explain further, Joanna took a piece of ginseng from her bag and brewed it into tea. Her grandfather's condition was severe, and he needed to drink ginseng tea daily.

She completely dismissed Samuel's advice not to take ginseng.

Yanni looked at the cup with ginseng slices, hesitated for a moment, then drank it down.

Yanni, who was suffering from severe blood deficiency, needed this ginseng tea. He had been drinking it for almost half a year, as prescribed by the Lingnan Miracle Doctor.

As for Samuel's warning, she didn't take it seriously.

After drinking the ginseng tea, Yanni's complexion improved slightly. A warm sensation surged through his body, incredibly soothing.

But the next moment, Yanni's face changed drastically. He clutched his stomach in pain, sweat pouring down his forehead. He curled up on the sofa in extreme agony.

"Grandfather, what's wrong?" Joanna exclaimed in alarm.

"Pain... stomach... this ginseng tea..."

"Is there something wrong?" Yanni gritted his teeth, his face contorted with pain.

Joanna was shocked, "How is that possible? You've been drinking this ginseng tea for months. It's all harvested from Changbai Mountain, and Uncle Jun personally led the team."

"It couldn't possibly be a problem."

Joanna was panicking.

She quickly called for a doctor.

A middle-aged man hurried out with a medical kit, examining Yanni's condition.

"This is a manifestation of excessive qi and blood. It's causing a clash in the meridians, which is why he's in so much pain," the middle-aged man explained. He tried various methods to alleviate Yanni's pain, but nothing seemed to work.

"It's not working. This surge of blood seems to have come out of nowhere."

"What's going on?" The middle-aged man was at a loss. He had been practicing medicine for thirty years and had never seen anything like this.

"Doctor Song, you're a top disciple of the Lingnan Miracle Doctor. Think of something," Joanna urged urgently.

"Han Miss, I... I've never encountered a situation like this," Webb Song shook his head, wiping the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief.

"What? You don't know either?" Joanna's face turned pale.

"Doctor Song, try inserting silver needles into the Yongquan Acupoint one inch and three fen deep, the Kunlun Acupoint two inches deep, and the Feiyang Acupoint half an inch deep," Yanni gritted his teeth through the pain, suddenly suggesting.

"Grandfather?" Joanna was astonished.

Wasn't this the absurd method that young man mentioned?

"Where did you hear about this method, Grandfather?" Webb was taken aback, looking puzzled.

Yanni shook his head, enduring the pain. "No time to explain. Just give it a try."

"Alright."

Seeing Yanni's determination, Webb didn't question further. He raised his hand and began needling, precisely hitting the three acupuncture points as described by Samuel.

As soon as the third silver needle was inserted, Yanni felt the intense pain inside him suddenly stop.

"The pain is gone."

Yanni was dumbfounded.

"What?" Joanna's eyes widened, her face filled with incredulity.

"Wait."

Yanni's aged eyes suddenly lit up with an excited gleam.

An unbelievable scene unfolded before them. Despite his trembling legs, he managed to move them!

He stood up!

"Grandfather!"

Joanna exclaimed in shock, tears brimming in her eyes.

"I'm standing?"

Yanni, too, was astonished, hardly daring to believe it. He had been paralyzed for five or six years, spending his days in a wheelchair. But just following Samuel's acupuncture instructions and needling three times in succession...

He could stand up?

"Grandfather, you..."

Webb was also in shock, his eyes wide with disbelief. He marveled at his own medical skills. When had he become so incredible?

It couldn't be!

"Hahaha..."

Yanni burst into laughter, his excitement uncontainable. He looked at Joanna and instructed, "Joanna, quickly, go back to Jinyuan International Manor. You must find that young man for me. No matter the cost, make sure he comes to see me."

"Good, Grandfather, I'll go right away." Joanna nodded eagerly.

She knew that her grandfather being able to stand meant everything!

For the Han family in Zhong Hai, this was truly momentous news!

...

Samuel's car sped swiftly. What was originally a three-hour journey took him only two, and he arrived in Jinling City.

Longhu Villa was well-known in Jinling. With a little inquiry, he learned its exact location. It was an island at the center of Longhu, transformed into a villa. Except for high-ranking officials and nobility, regular people had no right to set foot on it.

At this moment, it was evening. A few fishermen were finishing up their work, preparing to pull in their nets and head home.

"Old Zhang, how was the catch today?" one of the fishermen asked.

Old Zhang didn't reply. He stood on the fishing boat, staring in amazement at a certain direction. "God... godly being!"

"What godly being?"

The speaking fisherman looked at Old Zhang in bewilderment, following his gaze.

They were both shocked, their eyes nearly popping out of their sockets.

A figure was treading on a branch, skimming across the water's surface!

Behind him, a spray of white water,

dozens of meters long, floated on the water!

This person was Samuel.

Samuel had come to Longhu and, not finding a boat, picked up a branch. He used his true qi to propel himself onto the island.

Once on the island, it was easy for Samuel to find the gates of Longhu Villa. Dozens of cameras were pointed at him, confirming his arrival.

"I'm here. Where's my Senior Sister?"

Samuel shouted loudly, his voice echoing throughout Longhu Villa.