chapter 4 Jiang Clinic

“The first needle, Hegu Needle, combine the Blood Sea Spirit!”
“Second needle: Fengquan Needle, Baihui Seal!”
At that moment, Noah Jiang's expression was focused. He held two silver needles wrapped in white energy in his hands, which pierced into the old master's acupoints like lightning.
Quick, accurate, steady, without a trace of hesitation.
It seemed as if he was performing a soul-questioning acupuncture technique, trying to bring back Theo Ye, who had almost reached the gates of the afterlife.
Inheriting the medical techniques of Yuanshi Medical Fairy, especially the Jiang Medical Sect’s Nine-turn Magic Needle Technique, it was profound, almost defying fate. Nine rotations to perfection, it was the medical technique passed down through generations of the Jiang family.
However, by the time it reached George Jiang’s generation, only the sixth needle was passed down: “The Six Unions Needle: Divine Sun seals the heavens.”
The last three techniques had been lost to time. But today, Noah Jiang inherited all the techniques from Yuanshi Medical Fairy, including the full set of the Nine-turn Magic Needle Technique.
But with his current level of energy, he could only execute the third needle of the Nine-turn Magic Needle.
To use the Nine-turn Magic Needle required immense energy. Although Noah Jiang inherited the techniques of Yuanshi Medical Fairy, he only had a basic level of energy, which was not enough to sustain the subsequent techniques.
“Third needle, Yujue Needle Technique, energy intake spirit!”
Noah Jiang precisely and firmly pierced the final silver needle into the old master's Sky Spirit acupoint.
Suddenly, his legs gave way, and he fell weakly to his knees, looking at Theo Ye on the bed, who remained unconscious.
“Could it be, that the Nine-turn Magic Needle didn’t work?”
Noah Jiang's face was pale, and his body trembled with weakness as he looked at Grandfather Ye.
With the confidence from inheriting the Nine-turn Magic Needle Technique of Yuanshi Medical Fairy, he was now filled with despair seeing that Grandfather Ye hadn't woken up.
Having lost his parents at a young age and then his grandfather George Jiang passing away suddenly, Noah Jiang was all alone. Since joining the Ye Family, he faced disdain, ridicule, and humiliation.
Cindy, his wife, was indifferent towards him. His mother-in-law tormented and humiliated him. Relatives like Freddie Ye bullied and taunted him. He lived a life worse than a dog’s.
In the Ye Family, the only one who accepted and believed in him was Theo Ye.
“I’m sorry, Grandfather. It’s my inability that I couldn’t save you,” Noah Jiang cried out in agony, kneeling in front of the sickbed. All the grievances and pent-up emotions from the past year erupted.
Overwhelmed by his own incompetence, filled with anger and despair, his hands clenched tightly, his nails digging into his palms. He hated himself for not being able to save Grandfather Ye, and even felt like dying at some point.
“Cough, Noah, I’m not dead yet.”
Suddenly, a frail hand reached out and touched the grieving Noah Jiang. The old master's voice was weak but managed to speak.
“Grandfather, you're awake!”
Noah Jiang quickly raised his hand, holding onto Theo Ye’s hand, exclaiming excitedly, “Thank God! I thought you had left me behind.”
Theo Ye's complexion gradually became rosier. He looked as if he had returned from the brink of death, looking much better than before he was hospitalized. He looked at Noah Jiang with gentle and comforting eyes, smiling reassuringly, “Noah, I told you that you would achieve great things. I believe in you.”
“Thank you, Grandfather. I won’t disappoint you anymore,” Noah Jiang said, his gaze resolute and filled with emotion.
At that moment, Noah Jiang's previous timidity disappeared, as if he had become a new person.
“Worthless man, what are you doing? Are you still tormenting my dad even after he's dead?” Junko Ye stormed in and, seeing Noah Jiang kneeling, assumed he was treating the old master and started berating him.
“Impudent! I’m not dead yet!” Theo Ye sat up with Noah Jiang's support and shouted at Junko Ye.
“Dad, Dad, you're alive! Thank God!” Upon seeing her father was alright, Junko Ye exclaimed with joy.
Oliver Ye and Jack Ye, the two brothers, hurried in. Seeing their awakened grandfather, their expressions turned slightly somber, forcing cheerful smiles: "Dad, you're awake. That's really great."
"Grandpa!" Freddie Ye, Roze Ye, and the others also excitedly entered, calling out.
For a moment, Noah Jiang was pushed to a corner by the crowd. However, seeing Grandpa Ye was fine, the weight on his heart was finally lifted.
He then headed towards the exit. Just as Cindy was entering, she coldly glanced at Noah Jiang and asked, "Was it you who saved grandpa?"
Looking at Cindy, Noah Jiang replied with a nonchalant smile, "What do you think?"
Cindy's delicate eyebrows furrowed as she coldly looked at Noah Jiang one more time before disregarding him.
After all, with his mediocre medical skills, even prescribing wrong medicines that nearly killed someone, how could she ever have hopes for him?
Watching Cindy's indifferent silhouette, Noah Jiang's eyes narrowed, a cold snort in his heart: "One day, you will realize I am out of your league!"
Alone, Noah Jiang left the hospital. The doctors, including Professor Zhao, went in to check the old master's condition and were shocked by what they found.
They had initially concluded that the old master wouldn't survive the night. However, all of his vital signs had returned to normal, and aside from his pre-existing severe illness, it seemed like he had miraculously come back to life.
Could it be that the King of Hell closed his gates and refused his death?
This phenomenon was perplexing and hard to believe.
"Could it be the effects of Divine Doctor Lin's acupuncture?"
Jack Ye looked at Arthur Lin, who had been beaten to a pulp by Freddie and the others, with suspicion.
Arthur Lin quickly shouted, "Yes, yes, yes! It must have been my Qichi Needle. Its effect is very potent. At first, it might seem like a false death, but it manifests later on."
Watching the energized Divine Doctor Lin speak, neither Junko Ye nor Jack Ye could understand.
Seeing the bewildered expressions of Professor Zhao and the other doctors, they just chose to believe Lin's story.
"I thought it was that useless Noah Jiang who cured grandpa."
"How could it be? He's just a quack. It's a miracle he doesn't kill his patients," Freddie and the others scoffed, firmly denying that grandpa's recovery had anything to do with Noah Jiang.
This made Arthur Lin sigh with relief internally. It was good that things were smoothed over, otherwise, the responsibility would have been huge on his shoulders.
Just as Noah Jiang was walking out of the hospital, he nearly bumped into someone.
"Sorry."
A woman in a white shirt, dressed professionally, with big gentle eyes, looked cute and lovely.
"It's okay."
Recognizing the person as Cindy's secretary, Cece Deng, Noah Jiang asked, "Are you here to see Ms. Ye?"
"Yes, Mr. Li promised to meet Ms. Ye to discuss a partnership on the New Century City development project in Lindong Area worksite. I came to inform her," Cece Deng nodded, aware that Noah Jiang was Cindy's husband, having met a few times.
"Is it Luca Li from Li Enterprises Real Estate Group?" Noah Jiang inquired.
"Yes, it is. Mr. Jiang, do you know Mr. Li?" Cece Deng asked with curiosity.
"I've just heard of him. He's the king of real estate in Yulin City," Noah Jiang replied with a casual smile, waved at Cece Deng, and continued to walk out of the hospital.
Whom Cindy collaborated with was none of his business.
Even though he married into the Ye Family, he never considered working at Ye Group.
Even if he wanted to, the Ye Family wouldn't allow it. Even Cindy kept her guard up, fearing Noah Jiang would enter Ye Group.
Watching Noah Jiang's retreating figure, Cece Deng muttered to herself, "I really don't understand why Ms. Ye would marry him."
Yilin Street District belonged to the old parts of Yulin City from the 1970s.
On the Traditional Chinese Medicine street, as the name suggests, the entire street was less than three hundred meters long and was lined with numerous small and large medical clinics. Their varied signs were dazzling to the eyes.
However, these were just ordinary traditional Chinese medical clinics. They couldn't compare with the famous ones like Jiren Clinic and Longren Clinic.
Such small clinics served only the common people. Wealthy individuals wouldn't come to this street to seek treatment from a Chinese medicine doctor.
Noah Jiang, the only heir to the Jiang Medical Sect, inherited the Jiang Clinic from his ancestors. It was located on this street, next to a clinic named "Uncle Henry's Clinic."
A quaint and dignified signboard bore the three large characters of "Jiang Clinic". This signboard was a gift from Theo Ye to George Jiang when the latter was still alive.
But ever since George Jiang's sudden passing, when the Jiang Clinic was handed over to Noah, its reputation plummeted.
Jiang Clinic had a stellar reputation on this Traditional Chinese Medicine street. George Jiang was even hailed as a living divine doctor, revered and worshipped by countless individuals.
But Noah had gained the notorious reputation of being a mediocre doctor. His medical skills were ordinary. Since taking over his grandfather's clinic, he had made several prescription errors, which almost resulted in fatalities, and he faced numerous complaints.
On the Traditional Chinese Medicine street, he was treated like a pariah, with everyone spitting contemptuously and denouncing him as an inept doctor.
As a result, the reputation of Jiang Clinic fell dramatically. By now, almost no one visited the clinic to seek treatment from him.
However, that day, Noah stood at the entrance of his clinic, looking up at the vintage signboard of Jiang Clinic. His eyes shone with intense confidence. He firmly said, "Grandfather, rest assured, I will ensure our Jiang Clinic rises again and restores the esteemed reputation of our Jiang Medical Sect in the world of traditional Chinese medicine."
"Make way! This is a matter of life and death; don't block the path!"
A car whizzed by, honking continuously. Noah hastily jumped out of the way. He initially thought they were coming to see him for treatment, but it turned out they were heading to Uncle Henry's Clinic next door.
Noah sighed, took out his keys, and prepared to unlock the main door of his clinic.
At that moment, a girl in her twenties, dressed in a nurse's uniform, with big eyes and a sweet appearance, rushed out of Uncle Henry's Clinic. Seeing Noah, she cheerfully exclaimed, "Brother Noah, why are you only opening the door now?"