Zhou Yu said that purely to provoke the old man Sun.
"The patient's body is weak, and their bodily functions are greatly diminished. Especially in a comatose state, it is even more difficult to withstand the stimulation of acupuncture and meridian flushing. Think about it carefully: a water pipe that has weathered the storms and is blocked, versus a brand-new water pipe that is blocked. Can they be the same?"
As Zhou Yu spoke, his gaze fixed on Old Man Sun.
The latter's expression at this moment was incredibly varied.
"How did I not consider this!"
Old Man Sun's face alternated between gloom and brightness.
After all, he had treated many people with acupuncture. With Zhou Yu's reminder, he instantly understood.
It was indeed his oversight!
However, he still didn't believe Zhou Yu had the ability to cure the mayor of Yunhai.
"Even if what you say is true, do you know how to perform acupuncture to save lives?"
Old Man Sun looked at Zhou Yu with a smile.
Then, he turned to Zhao Ruyue and continued, "If I don't step in, you still won't be able to cure His Honor the Mayor. This kid can diagnose the illness, so what? In the end, won't you still rely on me to make the move?"
Upon hearing this.
Both Zhao Ruyue and Li Yuan frowned.
What Old Man Sun said was indeed not false.
Even if Zhou Yu could diagnose Mayor Wu's condition, and see that he had overexerted himself, lacked rest, was physically weak, and his meridians couldn't withstand the stimulation of acupuncture and meridian flushing.
But ultimately, one must have the ability to cure Mayor Wu to be considered a qualified doctor.
If one diagnoses the patient's condition but then has another person treat them, it wouldn't make sense.
At this moment, Zhou Yu said coldly, "Do you think you're the only one who knows the art of acupuncture?"
As soon as his voice fell.
Several golden, slender needles appeared at Zhou Yu's fingertips.
"Golden needles!"
Old Man Sun exclaimed inwardly.
Who among those who could afford golden needles was not a living medical immortal?
Zhao Ruyue's eyes widened as well.
She could never have imagined that the young man before her would be carrying so many golden needles.
Old Man Sun, despite his fame, only used silver needles.
"Who exactly is he?"
At this instant, Zhao Ruyue's curiosity towards Zhou Yu exploded to its peak.
Because ever since she was young, the art of acupuncture was what she most wanted to learn.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have gotten to know Old Man Sun.
However, no matter how much Zhao Ruyue pleaded, Old Man Sun was unwilling to pass on his skills to her.
Unless, she agreed to that unreasonable request—to marry Sun Xing.
"Young… sir, do you also understand the techniques of acupuncture, meridian flushing, and treating illnesses?"
Li Yuan was the first to speak.
If his attitude towards Zhou Yu before was the same as towards Zhao Ruyue,
Then at this moment, his respect for the former even surpassed that for Divine Doctor Sun.
Li Yuan had not personally witnessed Old Man Sun's skills, so he easily leaned towards Zhou Yu.
"I'm only slightly familiar with it, but it should be enough to save Mayor Wu," Zhou Yu said calmly.
He didn't say this to show off.
Because that was simply the truth.
Old Man Sun's withered palm gripped the armrest of the chair, his expression terrifying.
In fact, at this point, he was barely holding on and hadn't fled the scene.
"No! He must be bluffing! Yes, it must be so, I can't give up now!"
Old Man Sun gritted his teeth, still unwilling to give up. "Anyone can talk big. Since you're so confident, then begin the treatment."
Upon hearing this.
Li Yuan chimed in, "That's right, sir. Please hurry and treat our Mayor Wu. If we wait any longer..."
At this moment.
Everyone's eyes were on Zhou Yu.
But he glanced at the time and shook his head, "No rush, we still need to wait a bit."
"..."
Everyone was left speechless by Zhou Yu.
Still need to wait a bit?
Wait for Mayor Wu to die in bed?
Zhao Ruyue said anxiously, "We've already wasted a lot of time, and now you're saying to wait longer. How can we..."
"If you don't believe me, you can come over and see."
Zhou Yu interrupted her again.
Then, he pointed to Mayor Wu's abdomen.
Zhao Ruyue was the first to approach.
Li Yuan and Old Man Sun followed closely behind.
Three heads immediately gathered by the sickbed.
"In fact, I began treating His Honor the Mayor not long ago. Look."
As he spoke, Zhou Yu pointed to the two golden needles in Mayor Wu's abdomen.
When he was diagnosing the patient's condition, he had secretly inserted golden needles into key acupoints right under everyone's noses.
Of course, they were only two rather unimportant acupoints on the body.
But do not underestimate these two golden needles!
With them, Mayor Wu could slightly recover some bodily functions while still unconscious.
"When did you insert the needles?" Zhao Ruyue asked, puzzled.
No matter how fast the acupuncture was performed, it was impossible to have done it secretly without leaving any trace.
Moreover, her gaze had never left Zhou Yu for long.
"Does that matter?" Zhou Yu chuckled.
He had no need to answer Zhao Ruyue's question.
He was still bothered by the fact that this woman had used her future as a bet to have Old Man Sun step in.
Zhao Ruyue gnashed her teeth in anger, but she was helpless.
Suddenly.
A voice sounded from behind.
"I know! He didn't insert the needles when he was helping Mayor Wu undress, but after that, he touched Mayor Wu's body. It's likely that within those few seconds, he accomplished this feat."
The speaker was Du Ping.
Zhao Ruyue knew this without even turning around.
The doctors and nurses listened and nodded repeatedly.
Li Yuan exclaimed in surprise, "A few seconds is also possible?"
He didn't understand traditional Chinese medicine or acupuncture.
Therefore, it was even harder for him to imagine.
Just how fast did the acupuncture need to be performed to achieve this.
"This kid is not simple."
Although Old Man Sun had his thoughts, he and Zhou Yu were on opposing sides, so he dared not speak.
But no matter what.
If Old Man Sun were to perform acupuncture himself, within a few seconds, at most he could successfully insert one needle.
This showed.
He had encountered a master of acupuncture in his field!
"Alright, the time is almost right. To avoid disturbing me, please step aside for now."
Just as everyone was in shock, Zhou Yu spoke again.
Hearing his command.
This time, no one hesitated.
Zhao Ruyue and Li Yuan had already stepped back a few paces.
As for Old Man Sun, with less agile legs, he slowly moved.
Seeing this, Zhou Yu felt like laughing but held himself back.
At this moment, he was undoubtedly a healer!
As a healer, there was no reason to mock someone's physical condition.
Aging, illness, decay of bodily functions, and diminished physical strength were all experiences everyone had to go through. It was the same for Old Man Sun and for all other elderly people.
"Sir, you can begin now," Li Yuan said nervously.
Zhou Yu nodded slightly.
Immediately, he extended two fingers to Mayor Wu's abdomen and retrieved the two golden needles.
Everything happened in the blink of an eye!
No one saw his movements.