Rustic Charm: The Doctor Immortal
Chapter 392: Capturing with Ease

Chapter 392: Chapter 392: Capturing with Ease

Zhang Tao saw Chen Dashan’s solemn expression and couldn’t help but feel worried, "Mr. Chen, what do you think?"

"There is a deficiency of qi and blood, and the body is weak; there are no serious illnesses otherwise. However, the old lady’s body is already at the peak of frailty, no longer capable of generating qi and blood on her own. No matter how many tonics she takes, it can only alleviate symptoms, but can’t cure the root cause," Chen Dashan said.

Zhang Tao sighed, "I know, all the doctors who have seen her say the same thing. So, you mean to say you can’t do anything either?"

He couldn’t help but feel a bit dejected, having thought that Chen Dashan’s arrival might offer some help. But now, it seemed useless.

"Who said I can’t do anything? It’s just that the treatment is a bit troublesome and will take a considerable amount of time, that’s all."

Zhang Tao’s spirits lifted, and he became excited, grasping Chen Dashan’s hand and asking repeatedly, "Does that mean you have a way?"

"Yes, the biggest problem for the old lady now is that she can’t generate qi and blood on her own. We just need to use acupuncture to open up her qi and blood, and she will be able to generate it on her own!" explained Chen Dashan.

"Do you mean? My mother has a chance of recovery?" Zhang Tao was overwhelmed with excitement.

He clearly understood what Chen Dashan meant: His mother’s main issue was the inability to produce qi and blood on her own. If she could do that, it meant she could recover.

Chen Dashan nodded and hummed in affirmation, "Correct, if she can generate qi and blood on her own and receives proper care and nourishment, then naturally, there should be no problems, and she can recover."

"Then please, Mr. Chen, I’m eager for you to start treating my mother," Zhang Tao said, unable to wait any longer.

However, Chen Dashan replied, "Mayor Zhang, though the illness can be treated, it’s not that easy to cure. To fully recover, it will take quite some time, with a major adjustment every half month, and at least five sessions are needed. That is to say, it requires over two months."

"No problem, no problem at all, just two months. Even if it were two years, I could wait. Oh, rest assured, whatever the cost, I won’t shortchange you!" Zhang Tao, thinking that Chen Dashan was referring to the cost, hurriedly made a promise.

As long as his mother could be cured, he would not hesitate one bit, even if it meant emptying his coffers.

"Mayor Zhang, you misunderstand me. I didn’t mean it that way. The treatment only needs silver needles and some herbs. There’s no additional expense. As for the money, well, these herbs are grown by myself, so it doesn’t cost anything," Chen Dashan said with a smile.

Mayor Zhang frowned, unsure of what exactly Chen Dashan was trying to convey.

"Don’t get me wrong; what I mean is that the old lady needs to stay in Furong County for these two months because she needs a major adjustment every half month and a minor one every three days. Plus, various medications are involved. It could be troublesome and time-consuming if we have to travel back and forth," Chen Dashan explained.

Zhang Tao suddenly realized, "I understand. If that’s the case, then I’ll leave it to you, Mr. Chen, and thank you for your hospitality there."

He had no objections to this. As long as his mother could be healed, he wouldn’t hesitate, even if it meant going abroad, let alone Furong County!

"It’s no trouble at all. Now, I’ll start with the first treatment for the old lady. Please, everyone, step outside for a moment."

Understanding, everyone retreated outside the door.

Outside the door, Zhang Tao said with excitement, "Brother Qi, you’ve truly done me a huge favor this time. I don’t know how to thank you enough!"

"Ah, Brother Zhang, there’s no need for such formality. If anything, you should be thanking Dashan," the elder said, patting Zhang Tao on the shoulder.

Zhang Tao nodded continuously, "Rest assured, I will definitely thank Mr. Chen properly!"

As he spoke, Zhang Tao’s voice was trembling; he was just too excited!

His mother had a chance to recover, how could he not be thrilled!

Inside the room, Chen Dashan had already inserted the silver needles into various acupoints on the old lady’s body.

As the silver needles were inserted, the old lady immediately drifted into a deep sleep.

It would be nonsense to say that the old lady could be cured with silver needles alone; how could it possibly be cured with just that?

If it could be cured with silver needles, then there would be no need for Chen Dashan to take action; any traditional Chinese doctor could have done the job.

The most important thing was that Dashan had to use his True Qi.

Only by infusing True Qi into the old lady’s body and opening her acupoints could blood and energy be generated; otherwise, everything would be in vain.

Dashan controlled the True Qi as it moved through the old lady’s body.

Without probing, he wouldn’t have known, but upon examination, it was quite a shock to find that the blood vessels and cells within the old lady’s body were all severely shriveled.

In such a condition, the old lady wouldn’t have lived another month.

As the True Qi was infused, the cells and blood vessels, like parched land receiving rain, began to rejuvenate rapidly.

The old lady’s breathing also became more steady and strong.

This first treatment required considerable effort, and before long, Dashan’s forehead was covered in sweat.

Outside, Zhang Tao was getting a bit anxious; although Dashan had mentioned there should be no problems, whether the treatment would be successful was uncertain to him.

An hour passed before the door finally opened.

Dashan came out looking pale and noticeably weak.

"Mr. Chen, how is it?" Zhang Tao hurriedly asked, seeing him like this, he knew Dashan must have expended a lot of effort.

"Go in and see for yourself."

Entering the room, Zhang Tao was stunned.

The old lady had already sat up and was moving her limbs around, even her oxygen had been taken off.

"Mom, how are you?" Zhang Tao asked in amazement.

The old lady smiled and said, "Tao, I feel comfortable all over my body now. It’s like my joints have been unblocked, incredibly comfortable. This doctor you’ve brought here really knows his stuff—I’m actually hungry now. Go get me some of my favorite roast duck, I’m craving meat right now!"

Zhang Tao, overcome with emotion, shed tears and nodded emphatically, "Alright, I’ll have someone buy it right now!"

He hastily called Xiao Liu in and instructed him to go out and buy roast duck!

For a whole year, the old lady had no appetite, barely sipping porridge on ordinary days and surviving on nutrient solutions.

Now that she wanted to eat, and specifically roast duck at that, Zhang Tao was naturally overjoyed.

"Come Tao, help me out, I want to go for a walk!" the old lady said, extending her hand.

But Zhang Tao looked towards Dashan.

"Go for a walk. From now on, the old lady should move around moderately. This treatment was the most critical one and it has successfully elicited a functional response," Dashan said.

Zhang Tao was incredibly happy.

Assisting the old lady with walking downstairs, although she was somewhat out of breath after two steps, it was much better than before.

Zhang Tao had complete faith in Dashan, especially since his mother had clearly improved.

"Mr. Chen, thank you, thank you, I don’t even know how to thank you enough!" Zhang Tao said with tears in his eyes.

"It’s okay, the old lady still needs further care. You spend the day with her first, and then bring her to me tomorrow," Dashan replied.