Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 556 The Lost Taiyi Acupuncture Technique?! [2 Updates]

Chapter 556: 556 The Lost Taiyi Acupuncture Technique?! [2 Updates]

Su Ningxiang was already fretting over how to completely eliminate Su Xueqing, which was why, upon receiving the news, she immediately gathered the Second Elder and Third Elder—those most averse to Su Xueqing—to block Su Xueqing’s path.

Yet, Su Xueqing had actually offered herself to resume treating Caspar Bricken.

It was as if she had delivered a pillow to Su Ningxiang just as she was longing to sleep.

Since that was the case, Su Ningxiang might as well accommodate Su Xueqing’s wishes and add fuel to the fire.

"Hmph, her life?" Mr. Wilson looked at Su Xueqing with disdain, "Even ten of her lives wouldn’t be enough to compensate for my father’s!"

He had originally disagreed with allowing a sixteen-year-old girl to perform such a major operation on his father. Had it not been for repeated assurances from the Family Head and the Elders Council, he would not have backed down.

During the operation, everything went smoothly, and Wilson found himself thinking that Su Xueqing was indeed highly skilled.

Who would have thought that just at the last step, his father suddenly spat out several mouthfuls of blood and went into shock immediately.

All because Su Xueqing had used the wrong medicine!

"Mr. Wilson, given your father’s current condition, I’m afraid he might not make it through this year," Su Ningxiang sighed and continued to softly persuade, "Let her redeem herself through meritorious deeds. If by chance... that would be a good thing, Mr. Wilson."

How could Wilson not know that his father living another three years was already pushing the limits?

His brows furrowed deeply before he reluctantly agreed, "Fine, but as you said, if she cannot cure my father, she must pay with her life!"

"Su Xueqing, do you understand that if you cannot cure Mr. Caspar, you will be violating the family’s rules?" the Great Elder said, lowering his gaze. "Those who violate the family rules, die. Consider this carefully."

The Great Elder had watched Su Xueqing grow up, and he had lamented countless times that she had been ruined.

Having barely saved her life, why would she return to seek death after leaving Yunjing?

The Great Elder was somewhat disappointed.

They had assessed Caspar’s condition early on and found that due to the toxicity of the medicine that had reached his lungs and heart, with their current knowledge of acupuncture techniques, they could not extract the poison.

In reality, however, there was a move within the Taiyi Acupuncture Technique that could directly force the toxicity from the heart and lungs into the bloodstream, and then expel that portion of blood.

It was regrettable that this move had only been mentioned in ancient records and had long been lost.

What confidence did Su Xueqing have to speak of treating Caspar again?

"Now that I have returned, I have obviously considered it carefully," Su Xueqing lifted her head, "The Great Elder has concerns, I am aware of them, and I am willing to make a blood oath."

Saying so, before everyone could react, she swiftly used a silver needle to cut her own palm.

"I, Su Xueqing of the Su Family, swear on the name of Taiyi Palace," Su Xueqing enunciated each word, "If I cannot cure Mr. Caspar, I will offer my own life!"

"Splat!"

Only after her oath was completed and the final word uttered, did the vibrant blood drop to the ground.

The oath was sealed!

The faces of the seven elders of the Elders Council all changed involuntarily.

This was a blood oath!

Should the oath not be fulfilled, heaven itself would deliver punishment.

Had Su Xueqing lost her mind?

Yet, Su Ningxiang’s brow furrowed. It couldn’t possibly be that Su Xueqing actually had a way, could it?

No!

She absolutely could not let Su Xueqing succeed!

"Good, quite courageous," the Great Elder was the first to break the silence, "Then it is decided—today at 13:00, you will be in charge of the treatment."

"Thank you, Great Elder," Su Xueqing nodded lightly, "There is still some time left, I will take my friend to rest for now."

"Go ahead." The Great Elder hesitated for a moment but still called the butler to arrange a temporary garden for Su Xueqing to rest in.

"Sister, she nearly destroyed our Su Family, and yet you treat her with such leniency?" The Third Elder stomped her foot in anger, "If she can cure Mr. Caspar, I’ll write my name backwards!"

Having said that, she turned and left with her sleeves fluttering.

The Great Elder did not stop her but instead suddenly asked, "Old Second, did you see her sleeve-hiding silver needles just now?"

"Sister?" The Second Elder was stunned, not sure why the Great Elder would suddenly bring up such a question, "I... wasn’t paying attention."

The technique of sleeve-hiding silver needles was one of the most basic acupuncture techniques learned by Taiyi Medical Practitioners, which involved instantly grasping the silver needles hidden within the sleeve in hand.

Although it seemed simple, in reality, the challenge tested the speed, strength, and dodging abilities of Taiyi Medical Practitioners.

If Silver Needle Appearing from the Sleeve was practiced well, it not only could shorten the treatment time but also could be used for defense and killing enemies at critical moments.

In the martial arts world, speed is invincible.

This was a truth borne out of practice.

Should a Taiyi Medical Practitioner be cornered, just one move of Silver Needle Appearing from the Sleeve, if executed at its ultimate speed, could pierce the enemy’s major arteries in an instant.

The Great Elder’s discerning eyes had just observed Su Xueqing executing Silver Needle Appearing from the Sleeve at a speed comparable to that of Su Ningxiang.

Who was Su Ningxiang?

She was the descendant whom the Su Family had poured all their resources into nurturing, and also one of Yunjing’s Five Great Heirs.

Over these three years, Su Ningxiang’s progress had been meteoric, already mastering the Taiyi Acupuncture Technique to the Fifth Level.

At the same time, Su Xueqing had been far away in Jiangcheng, even lacking resources—how could she have practiced her Silver Needle Appearing from the Sleeve so well?

Could this be an unrivaled talent?

The Great Elder exhaled slowly, perhaps, the Su Family could once again put their trust in Su Xueqing.

**

Returning to the Su Family once more, Su Xueqing’s state of mind had also changed.

Three years ago, when she left her hometown, she was just a sixteen-year-old girl.

Before meeting Ye Wanlan, she never thought she could return to Yunjing in her lifetime.

Now, standing once again on Su Family land, Su Xueqing became ever more certain of what she wanted to do—

Reorganizing the Su Family, inheriting the true legacy of Taiyi Palace, she could not let Palace Master Yun Qing down.

"Ah Lan, earlier you didn’t know I was actually very nervous." Su Xueqing turned her head, "But the thought of you by my side gives me great courage."

"You did very well." Ye Wanlan smiled, "Don’t worry, I will always be here."

Yunjing’s Five Great Families would start with the Su Family.

"Mhm." Su Xueqing nodded, her eyes reflecting depth, "This time, I will be cautious of Su Ningxiang. Three years have passed; who knows what vile schemes she still has."

"Don’t be afraid." Ye Wanlan said, "When you heal, I will stay by your side."

**

The news that Su Xueqing was going to treat Caspar Bricken again spread throughout the entire Su Family in just over ten minutes.

Simultaneously, with Su Ningxiang’s instigation, the incident from three years ago was dug up again and widely publicized, disparaging Su Xueqing as unworthy of being a Taiyi Medical Practitioner and branding her a murderer.

Caspar Bricken sat in a wheelchair, pushed over by Mr. Wilson.

Seeing the first patient she had treated three years ago, Su Xueqing’s heart jolted.

She gave Su Ningxiang a cold glance and strode forward.

"With so many people watching, if you think of harming my father again, you are as good as dead!" Wilson looked at Su Xueqing with disgust, "I don’t need your life, it’s worthless to me."

This public healing was also at the request of Su Ningxiang.

The purpose wasn’t only to show everyone that Su Xueqing was unworthy but also to facilitate her actions at the critical moment.

Su Xueqing looked up and exchanged a glance with Ye Wanlan, then took out her silver needle.

This time, her movements caught the eye of the Elders Council.

"That’s a fast Silver Needle Appearing from the Sleeve!" The Fourth Elder blurted out, "I almost didn’t catch it clearly!"

"Ningxiang’s Silver Needle Appearing from the Sleeve is hardly better, right?" The Fifth Elder pondered, "I didn’t expect Su Xueqing, even away from the Su Family and without support, to keep her power intact."

Su Ningxiang sat just below the Elders Council, how could she possibly not hear these remarks?

Her heart was engulfed by surging waves.

How did Su Xueqing manage it without the Su Family’s piled resources?!

Ye Wanlan’s expression was serene, her eyes filled with admiration.

The Su Xueqing she knew was never ordinary.

The Great Elder, who had already seen this move a few hours earlier, was composed, but the next second, she suddenly stood up, her pupils abruptly contracting: "This, this is..."