Xiao Ye retreated dozens of steps, using his spear to brace against the ground, barely stabilizing his body. After gritting his teeth, he swept his spear horizontally again, his momentum like a dragon. But the next moment, he was forced back again, still defeated by a casually thrown punch from Li Se.
"Captain..."
The members of Cang Long were all looking dejected, as their captain seemed no match for Li Se.
"Instructor! Instructor!"
"Does Xiao Ye now see how formidable our instructor is?"
Although the Heavenly Dragon contingent was small in number, their cheers packed just as much force as Cang Long's.
This time, Xiao Ye did not resume his attack. The two punches he had received had already caused him some internal injuries, and he knew very well that Li Se had been holding back, otherwise, those two punches would have left him unable to get up. He cupped his hands towards Li Se and said, "I, Xiao Ye, admit defeat!"
Li Se was taken aback. Before he could say anything, Xiao Ye strode over with a smile, saying, "Heh heh, my grandfather said you were extraordinary. I didn't believe him, so I came to Qingyun City. Indeed, not only is your medical skill superb, but your martial arts are also so powerful. I am sincerely convinced of my defeat. From now on, if you need anything, just say the word, and I, Xiao Ye, will make it happen!"
Li Se truly didn't expect Xiao Ye's attitude to change so quickly, becoming much more respectful towards him. However, he soon understood. These soldiers were like this; they only respected strength. He smiled and didn't say much more.
"Let's go!"
Xiao Ye waved his hand, leading the Cang Long members away.
Lone Wolf grinned, "Instructor, you're amazing. You even defeated the Xiao family's spear."
"That fellow's spear technique is quite formidable, but it still lacks refinement," Li Se said with a slight shake of his head. Though he said this, if he didn't have his true qi to assist him, dealing with Xiao Ye would indeed be somewhat difficult.
"His spear technique is only so-so. Old General Xiao's spear technique is truly a marvel, a true 'spear emerging like a dragon'!" Lone Wolf said with genuine admiration.
Zhu Tianyun, standing nearby, also nodded. "I've heard of it, but I haven't seen it. It's said he can contend against ten thousand men with a single spear."
Li Se mused. He had met Old General Xiao several times and could feel the formidable aura emanating from him; he was definitely a master. Of course, if his own strength wasn't significant, he wouldn't have reached his position. Hearing Zhu Tianyun and the others talk about it, he even felt a desire to witness Old General Xiao's spear technique.
However, this thought was just a fleeting one. Witnessing it could wait; after all, he was merely a doctor.
After leaving the military district, Li Se went directly to the Jishe Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic. As soon as he stepped through the door, he was met with a pair of resentful eyes staring at him – it was Huang Shanshan.
"Shanshan, what's wrong?" Li Se felt he hadn't done anything to offend Huang Shanshan today.
Huang Shanshan merely sneered and said nothing. A familiar voice then came from the side: "Divine Doctor Li!"
Turning his head, he saw Qian Yinghong. Only then did Li Se understand why Huang Shanshan looked so resentful – she was jealous.
"Shanshan, she's a patient," Li Se explained softly.
Huang Shanshan just chuckled and still said nothing.
Li Se, feeling a bit helpless, ushered Qian Yinghong into the treatment room.
"Divine Doctor Li, did you make your girlfriend misunderstand?" Qian Yinghong asked somewhat embarrassed.
Li Se smiled, but didn't address the topic directly. He said, "Your lumbar disc herniation has been present for some time, and it's quite severe. I'll need to perform acupuncture and massage to completely cure you."
"Can it be completely cured?" Qian Yinghong's eyes lit up.
"Of course!" Li Se nodded.
"Then what should I do?" Qian Yinghong asked.
"Take off your top and lie face down on the treatment bed," Li Se said, already taking out silver needles.
Qian Yinghong's pretty face flushed slightly, but she still took off her top, leaving only her undergarments. Her fair skin was exposed, and her voluptuous bosom was particularly well-endowed, causing Li Se's eyes to linger.
Qian Yinghong was, of course, a beauty. Her skin was very fair, and her figure was excellent, with not an ounce of excess fat, making it hard to look away.
"Is... is it okay now?" Qian Yinghong asked, her cheeks burning. She could feel Li Se's intense gaze and was well aware of her own charm and its impact on a man.
Li Se coughed quickly and then began the acupuncture with full concentration, channeling true qi into the silver needles. He inserted the needles into acupoints on the Du Meridian, the Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang, and the Gallbladder Meridian of Foot Shaoyang. The main purpose of the acupuncture was to invigorate blood circulation and unblock the meridians.
After a session of acupuncture, he withdrew the needles and began the massage. He used his hands to knead the lumbar muscles on both sides, relieving muscle tension. Then, using a rubbing technique, he massaged her lower back, thighs, and calves, allowing the body's meridians and qi to flow freely.
"Oh..." Qian Yinghong let out an extremely alluring sound.
It should be known that Li Se's massage techniques incorporated true qi and were precisely targeted at the acupoints, which was the reason Qian Yinghong couldn't help but moan.
Upon hearing this sound, Qian Yinghong wished she could disappear into a hole. It was too embarrassing; how could she make such a sound?
This single sound also made Li Se's throat feel dry. After all, he was a young man in his prime, and there was a beautiful woman before him. Truthfully, in a different setting, he might not have been able to control himself. His self-control had always been poor. However, thinking that he already had enough women, he decided he needed to restrain himself. He took a deep breath, suppressed the distracting thoughts in his mind, and continued the massage with full concentration.
The massage lasted for about twenty minutes before Li Se finally finished. He immediately told Qian Yinghong to put her clothes back on.
"I suddenly feel so relaxed," Qian Yinghong said, looking amazed. She realized that her lower back felt more relaxed than ever before. Had her lumbar disc herniation truly been cured?
"I'll write you a prescription. Take one dose daily for a period," Li Se said as he wrote the prescription. After leaving the treatment room, he handed it to Huang Shanshan.
Although Huang Shanshan's face was still filled with resentment, she still gathered all the herbs.
After receiving the Chinese medicine, Qian Yinghong didn't leave immediately. She seemed hesitant.
"Is there anything else?" Li Se asked, puzzled.
After a moment of hesitation, Qian Yinghong said, "Divine Doctor Li, may I make another request?"
"What request?"
"I'd like to ask you to see a patient!"