Chapter 1575 - 805: Frozen
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She didn’t notice the first eight needles, because they were placed so quickly, and she was fully focused on Xiao Che’s technique. This awareness made it temporarily impossible to calm the ripples within her heart.
At this moment, her back had been pierced with 23 needles. Xiao Che’s speed had significantly decreased as well. If Xia Qingyue were to look back at this moment, she would find his entire face faintly flushed, his forehead covered in beads of sweat. For the first 20 or so needles, Xiao Che’s handling was quite effortless. However, when sweat began to appear on his forehead, his left hand holding the needle also began to tremble. Furthermore, his movements had noticeably slowed down. Before, he could pierce a needle in one breath, but then gradually it took several breaths - after thirty needles, it took longer and longer each time.
If Xia Qingyue turned around, she would notice that Xiao Che always used his left hand during acupuncture treatment. He wasn’t left-handed at all, let alone more skilled with his left hand. On the contrary, it was because he held the Sky Poison Pearl in his left hand.
Whenever a silver needle pierced through, the "Sky Poison" pearl in his palm would lightly flicker once. Following the silver needle, the power of the Sky Poison Pearl silently entered Xia Qingyue’s Divine Body. Of course, this power was not some poison, but a purifying force. The Sky Poison Pearl had the ability to cleanse thousands of poisons in the world. Moreover, this "poison" didn’t necessarily have to be life-ending, but also included poisons that detrimentally affected the inside of the human body and excess impurities. But it wasn’t as simple as washing the bone marrow and cutting open arteries. Utilizing the power of the Sky Poison Pearl was the main reason he thought of a way to perform acupuncture treatment for Xia Qingyue today.
Dispelling cold air and clearing meridians were merely side effects and excuses. What he was truly doing was providing Xia Qingyue with "profound help."
A minute passed - ten minutes passed - an entire quarter of an hour passed.
A chill gradually emanated from each silver needle. After an hour and a half, Xia Qingyue’s back had been pierced by fifty-four needles. Xiao Che’s hands finally stopped moving at this point, but after half a minute of pause, he reached out again, both hands dancing. He swiftly pulled out each needle from Xia Qingyue’s back. In the blink of an eye, all fifty-four needles disappeared from Xia Qingyue’s back.
Xia Qingyue’s jade-like back was still luminous and snow-white, like the purest white jade. Under Xiao Che’s extremely skilled technique, no trace was left behind.
"Done." Xiao Che, having recovered all the needles, took a deep breath.
The moment all the silver needles were removed, Xia Qingyue seemed to float into the heavens, her entire Divine Body becoming unbelievably warm and comfortable. Through her stupor, it was hard for her to believe this was indeed her own Divine Body.
She re-dressed and immediately exerted her powerful strength. As the Frozen Cloud Art surged within, she almost jumped in shock, because her powerful strength almost transferred as the thought emerged in her mind. The speed at which it circulated through her body was delightful, for it was many times faster than before.
Even though she had been practicing the Frozen Cloud Art for four years, she still often encountered moments when she couldn’t fully control it. But now, feeling the Frozen Cloud Art circulating within her Divine Body, she was completely certain that her Divine Body could fully control it in its current state. Naturally, the propagation speed of the Frozen Cloud Art improved by a layer as well!
Initially, she didn’t have much hope, so the results brought inner surprise. Simultaneously, she was shocked, deeply shocked, that everything Xiao Che said actually came true! Furthermore, the outcomes were even better than what he said!
She believed that if her master could see her now, even her current state of Divine Body would leave her master astounded!
"Do you believe me?"
Xiao Che’s voice echoed beside her ears, yet it sounded particularly husky. Xia Qingyue regained her senses and looked at Xiao Che. He leaned weakly against the headboard of the window. His forehead and clothes were all soaked with sweat, his face pale enough to terrify, as though he had just suffered a severe illness.
Considering that each needle accompanied powerful strength, suddenly a sour pain rose within her heart - a sensation akin to being pricked. This feeling sent her thoughts into chaos, because she shouldn’t feel heartache for this person, as she could only share the status of marriage with others, and nothing more.
"I believe you. I believe you’re indeed a Divine Doctor." Xia Qingyue gave him a complex expression: "To think that you, who was once scorned by everyone in Fuyun City, actually possess such shocking abilities. But, you obviously know, I harbor no feelings for you. One month later, I will still leave you forever. Why expose all of this to me? Why give me such a great favor and work so hard for me?"
Favor - this indeed is an unparalleled favor.
"Three reasons." The powerless Xiao Che gasped for breath, panting heavily, yet still smiled: "Almost everyone looks down on me, you have even more reasons to look down on me. But you didn’t - instead, you’ve protected my pathetic dignity as best as you could - last night, you went out searching for me due to concern, and secretly delivered a blanket for me. I am well, and I will forever treat them even better!"
Xia Qingyue:
"The second reason. Ultimately, you are my wife."