This caused another wave of astonishment.
"How much does this kid look down on people? Although Shenxi Hand is lost, as long as it's performed, we are all TCM practitioners, and we can still judge it, right?"
"Exactly! Such divine skill is extraordinary! How could we not recognize it?"
"I am utterly enraged! I no longer consider this kid a child! If he doesn't show me Shenxi Hand today, I'll rip his mouth apart!"
...
Facing the disbelief and discussions of everyone, a discordant cold smile appeared on Tongtong's young face.
"Ruoyun, junior brother, please cooperate with me!"
Ruoyun was a tall man of 1.9 meters with a handsome appearance. He was honest and diligent but always felt his talent was insufficient.
Therefore, he admired Tongtong, the young senior disciple who had already mastered Shenxi Hand, the most.
He quickly walked onto the stage, respectfully approached Tongtong, and crouched down facing the audience with his back to Tongtong.
Even so, his tall figure and Tongtong's small body formed a stark contrast!
Tongtong didn't say much. He held his breath, concentrated, and moved his wrist lightly.
A blur of fingers flashed, and with a few "pa pa pa" sounds, an insignificant set of acupuncture techniques was performed on Ruoyun's back at lightning speed!
Instantly,
The entire hall fell silent.
Everyone's eyes widened, staring at Tongtong with disbelief.
It was as if everything that had just happened was an illusion!
"This, this, it's actually Shenxi Hand!"
"Incredible! Truly incredible! At such a young age, to be able to perform Shenxi Hand so skillfully! He's a prodigy!"
Someone even looked at the thin Taoist and said, "Brother Shouhou, this... are you still going to compete?"
Another person replied directly, "What's there to compete? It's better to humbly seek apprenticeship!"
The thin Taoist, hearing this, gave the person a rap on the head with annoyance. "Humbly seek what? To be able to apprentice under such a child prodigy, let alone learn Shenxi Hand, just to witness it is a blessing I, Shouhou, have cultivated for eight lifetimes!"
...
Seeing the one-sided discussions, Zhao Wei, who was confused, looked perplexed.
He couldn't understand why, when everyone had started to condemn Tongtong, the situation had turned like this after he performed that Shenxi Hand.
"Can someone tell me what's going on? How did things escalate to this point?"
Fortunately, a guard beside him had some understanding of TCM and immediately explained.
"Young Master! You may not know this, but in the TCM world, Shenxi Hand is equivalent to the most top-tier martial skill in our cultivator world. And it's absolutely unique!"
Hearing this explanation, Zhao Wei's mind was instantly blown!
He might not know what Shenxi Hand was, but the most top-tier and unique martial skill in the cultivator world was often something that could shake the entire cultivator world!
Every cultivator would undoubtedly covet it!
"Damn it! I miscalculated!"
Zhao Wei beat his chest and stamped his feet.
But how could he be willing to accept such a failure?
So he quickly went back on stage and said in a questioning tone, "Shenxi Hand is indeed powerful, but as a physician, the most crucial thing is to be able to cure diseases, right?"
All the TCM practitioners present felt as if their inverse scales had been touched and cast hateful glances at Zhao Wei.
In their hearts, Shenxi Hand was a sacred object!
Zhao Wei could insult any of them for their poor medical skills, but questioning Shenxi Hand was undoubtedly like snatching food from a tiger's mouth, making them furious!
If it weren't for his status, someone would have jumped up to hit him by now!
Sensing the unfriendly gazes, Zhao Wei realized he might have incurred the wrath of the crowd and immediately changed his tune.
"Please don't misunderstand. I am not questioning the power of Shenxi Hand. It's just that I am not a physician, and I don't know much about this divine skill, so I just want to witness its efficacy firsthand. How about this, little friend!"
As Zhao Wei spoke, he pointed to an elderly man sitting in a wheelchair in the audience.
"I see that old gentleman's hands are shaking badly. He probably has Parkinson's. If you can use Shenxi Hand to cure this old gentleman on the spot, then I will surely be convinced!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the attitude of the crowd towards Zhao Wei indeed eased considerably.
At the same time, they began to discuss Zhao Wei's words with mixed opinions.
"That makes sense! Although Shenxi Hand is powerful, we have indeed never witnessed its power firsthand! We don't know if its healing efficacy is truly as powerful as the legends say!"
"But Parkinson's disease has always been a difficult problem in the medical field. Even if Shenxi Hand cannot achieve immediate results, it doesn't mean it's not powerful, right?"
"That's not quite right! Since Shenxi Hand is a legendary existence in the TCM world, its efficacy should not be judged by ordinary standards, right?"
"Regardless, being able to witness it is a good suggestion!"
...
Hearing these discussions, Tongtong remained unfazed.
He looked at everyone, then at the elderly man with Parkinson's, and replied calmly.
"Physicians are meant to serve patients worldwide. Therefore, treating this old grandfather is naturally not a problem! However, since things have come to this point, I must also make some requests! If I can indeed cure this old grandfather, can you all acknowledge the fact that my Tianyi Sect stands proudly in the TCM world?"
"Hahaha..." Zhao Wei laughed triumphantly. "Although my Zhao family is not a medical family, we still have some influence in Star City! If you can indeed cure this old gentleman on the spot, my Zhao family will be the first to recognize your Tianyi Sect's status in the TCM world! With my Zhao family leading the way, I believe no one present will have any further doubts, right?"
Tongtong nodded upon hearing this.
Although he was young, he understood in his heart.
With the Zhao family's promise, even if they didn't fulfill their promise later, as long as he truly cured the old man with Parkinson's at the TCM Exchange Conference, the reputation of Tianyi Sect would naturally shock the entire TCM world instantly.
Therefore, he did not hesitate. He immediately made an inviting gesture and said to the elder's family behind him.
"Please help the old grandfather onto the stage!"
Under Zhao Wei's influence, the elder's family hesitated, but they did not disobey. They immediately pushed the elderly man with Parkinson's onto the stage.
After making preparations, Tongtong said to everyone again.
"You must all be familiar with the 'Ciluo Needling Method' in acupuncture, right?"
Ciluo Needling Method?
Everyone was filled with doubt.
"Isn't this the most basic acupuncture method? Anyone who has studied TCM knows it!"
"Yes! Could such a basic needling method cure the medical enigma of Parkinson's?"
"No way! I've never even thought of it!"
"I've tried it before, but it had no effect! Could performing it with Shenxi Hand achieve such miraculous results?"
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Hearing everyone's familiarity with this needling method, coupled with their doubts, Tongtong immediately had a plan.
"Alright! Since everyone is clear, please bear witness whether I am using the Ciluo Needling Method, and at the same time, see if I can cure this old grandfather!"
With that, Tongtong stopped lingering.
Holding his breath and concentrating, he moved his fingers slightly, and a silver needle suddenly appeared in his hand.
Then, without any hesitation, he lowered the needle and, with a "chi" sound, it entered the old man's head.