Wang Jiuhan, with his white hair and youthful complexion, possessed an air of an immortal sage.
Upon hearing his name, Murong Yan's eyes lit up with interest.
"So it is Brother Wang, I have long admired your reputation."
Wang Jiuhan was indeed renowned, but his whereabouts were erratic, making him difficult to find.
Murong Yunhan must have invested considerable effort to locate him.
Wang Jiuhan said proudly, "Your son is quite remarkable; he even knelt and pleaded to invite me."
Upon hearing this, Murong Yan's gaze towards Murong Yunhan softened considerably.
Sensing the shift in Murong Yan's gaze, Murong Yunhan quickly replied, "It is a son's duty."
Murong Yuntian brought Qin Hanchu not for credit.
If Wang Jiuhan could cure Murong Yan's illness, it would be for the best.
"Thank you, Brother Wang," Murong Yan said.
Wang Jiuhan approached Murong Yan and took his pulse.
"Curious!" Wang Jiuhan's eyes were filled with confusion. He remarked, "Your physical condition is quite good; you shouldn't be like this. By the way, how is your sleep quality?"
"I fall asleep as soon as I lie down, but I wake up with a splitting headache," Murong Yan replied.
Wang Jiuhan said, "How about I prescribe you a calming herbal decoction first."
"The problem is not with him," Qin Hanchu interjected at this moment.
"As an unwed son-in-law, do you have a right to speak here?" Murong Yunhan reprimanded Qin Hanchu displeasantly.
"Why are you throwing your weight around with a junior? If you have the guts, come at me," Zhao Meiqing said angrily upon hearing Murong Yunhan's taunt towards Qin Hanchu.
Murong Yunhan scoffed, "Master Physician Wang is a distinguished figure; does he need guidance from your son-in-law? Such disrespect, what is wrong with me reprimanding him?"
"My son-in-law is my responsibility to discipline; I don't need your meddling like a busybody," Zhao Meiqing retorted.
Hearing this, Qin Hanchu said awkwardly, "Auntie, I am not a busybody."
Qin Hanchu's remark made Zhao Meiqing burst into laughter. "Alright, you're not a busybody, but someone here is truly a dog!"
"You..." Murong Yunhan gnashed his teeth in anger but dared not go too far with Zhao Meiqing.
After all, Zhao Meiqing had connections!
"Ahem..."
Murong Yuntian shot Zhao Meiqing a glare.
Zhao Meiqing understood Murong Yuntian's implication.
By calling Murong Yuntian a dog, she had also insulted Murong Yan and Murong Yuntian.
Zhao Meiqing was unfazed; what if she had insulted them?
"Little friend, what did you mean by your words just now?"
"Do you perhaps know the root of the elder's ailment?"
Wang Jiuhan asked Qin Hanchu with displeasure.
Qin Hanchu said, "The elder is not suffering from an illness, but has been exposed to radiation."
"Radiation?" Everyone's brows furrowed.
"Nonsense, where is this radiation coming from?"
"If there were radiation, why are we unaffected?"
Murong Yunhan sneered.
"Dad, Xiao Ning has studied medicine under a master, and his words are certainly not baseless," Murong Yuntian said.
Murong Yan looked at Qin Hanchu and said coldly, "Tell me, what has caused me to be exposed to radiation?"
Qin Hanchu pointed to the thumb ring on Murong Yan's finger. "This thumb ring appears to be made of ink jade, but its material is actually outer-space iron jade. To put it simply, it's a meteorite!"
"You mean this?" Murong Yan raised his hand, and a dark black thumb ring was on his thumb.
Qin Hanchu nodded. "The radiation from this item is minimal, but wearing it for years will affect the spirit. If the elder were not a martial arts expert, he would have died from it long ago."
"Preposterous! I procured this as an antique from elsewhere; it's not some harmful outer-space iron jade at all," Murong Yunhan hurriedly argued.
If it were truly the thumb ring causing the problem, then all the suffering the elder had endured was his doing.
Qin Hanchu said, "Whether it emits radiation or not can be verified by testing."
Murong Yan removed the thumb ring and handed it to a servant behind him. "Go and have it tested."
Wang Jiuhan frowned and asked, "How did you conclude it was outer-space iron jade?"
"Besides his passion for medicine, my master was also passionate about studying meteorites. I have seen this material before, so naturally, I recognize it," Qin Hanchu replied calmly.
"Serve tea and wait for the results," Murong Yan said.
Time passed quickly. An hour later, Murong Yan's phone rang.
Murong Yan pressed the speakerphone and answered, "Speak."
"Elder, this is indeed not ink jade, but a meteorite containing radiation," the servant's voice came from the phone.
Upon hearing this, everyone showed astonishment.
They hadn't expected Qin Hanchu to be telling the truth!
"Dad, I truly didn't know."
"I thought it was an ink jade thumb ring, which is why I gave it to you."
Murong Yunhan said urgently.
Murong Yan glared at Murong Yunhan and then asked Qin Hanchu, "I didn't expect you to have some skill."
"Who is your master?" Wang Jiuhan asked Qin Hanchu.
"My master has passed away; it's not worth mentioning," Qin Hanchu replied.
"Since the problem is with the thumb ring, would removing it solve the issue?" Murong Yuntian asked.
Qin Hanchu said, "Acupuncture combined with medicinal treatment is still needed to restore the elder to a healthy state."
"Then let's begin," Murong Yan said.
Qin Hanchu wasted no time. He took out fine needles and approached the elder from behind.
Qin Hanchu's movements were swift and precise; the needles were either picked, pierced, or rotated.
Others could not discern anything, but Wang Jiuhan exclaimed, "Guiyuan Acupuncture!"
"You recognize it?" Qin Hanchu was surprised.
"This acupuncture technique has been lost for over a thousand years. How do you know it?" Wang Jiuhan had only seen descriptions of Guiyuan Acupuncture in ancient texts and was astonished to witness someone performing it here.
"My master knew it, so naturally, I do too," Qin Hanchu replied calmly.
"Brother Wang, is this acupuncture technique very potent?" Murong Yan asked curiously.
Wang Jiuhan, engrossed in observing Qin Hanchu's needling process, nodded. "It is rumored to have miraculous effects of reviving the dead and is considered the foremost acupuncture technique by countless ancient physicians."
Murong Yan's eyes lit up. He hadn't expected Murong Yanran to have found such a treasure.
It seemed that this son-in-law's value was no less than Situ Lei's.
At that moment, Murong Yan suddenly felt a chill.
This coolness spread from the top of his head, like a bucket of cold water being poured over him.
Murong Yan involuntarily shivered, and his previously muddled mind suddenly became clear.
This long-lost feeling was incredibly pleasant.
"How do you feel?" Qin Hanchu asked.
"Very good," Murong Yan said with a happy smile.
Qin Hanchu removed the fine needles and said, "I will prescribe you a medicinal formula later. A month of taking it will restore you to good health."
"You knew all along that the root of my illness was this thumb ring, didn't you?" Murong Yan asked.
Qin Hanchu nodded. "Yes, I knew it the first time I met you."
"If that's the case, why didn't you treat me before?" Murong Yan asked, frowning.
Murong Yuntian quickly explained, "Xiao Ning was afraid no one would believe him, especially considering his young age and lack of a convincing background."