Chapter 186: Grandmaster Physician Sikong Tu

Shao Jinpeng heard Lei Zhen's name, his pupils suddenly contracted.

He never expected that the man in black before him was the legendary Lei Zhen!

Fourth Grade Grandmaster!

Leader of Action Department Group 3 of the Dragon Group!

Before Lu Xiao, he was the youngest Grandmaster‑level group leader in the Dragon Group's history, and held extremely high prestige within the Dragon Group.

What made people even more wary was Lei Zhen's background.

It is said that his teacher was one of the founding giants who personally established the Dragon Group years ago, a position so lofty that he could even reach the central command directly.

Shao Jinpeng instantly restrained his temper, plastering an enthusiastic smile on his face.

"Group Leader Lei! I didn't expect you to come in person, my apologies, my apologies!"

Deng Guangxu and Director Li were also stunned, evidently having heard of Lei Zhen's reputation.

Lei Zhen gave a slight nod, as a response.

"The one who just left, is he the person who saved Lu Xiao?"

"Yes, yes, yes!"

Shao Jinpeng hurriedly nodded and introduced.

"His name is Jiang Feng, a Resident Doctor at Jishi Hall in the city. He somehow learned some unconventional medical techniques and was lucky enough to save Group Leader Lu."

Lei Zhen nodded calmly without further questions, then turned his gaze toward Director Li.

"Take me to see Lu Xiao."

"Certainly! Right this way, Group Leader Lei!"

Director Li replied promptly, stepping aside to lead the way.

Shao Jinpeng and Deng Guangxu quickly followed, and the three entered the operating room in no time.

As soon as they entered, his eyes fell on Lu Xiao on the operating table.

When he saw the eighteen bright silver needles inserted into Lu Xiao's body, his brows involuntarily furrowed.

"What is this?"

Lei Zhen pointed at the silver needles.

"Group Leader Lei, these were left by Divine Doctor Jiang; they can help restore Group Leader Lu."

Director Li explained evenly, neither humble nor arrogant.

"Hmph, I think it's just a pretentious trick."

Lei Zhen slightly frowned and couldn't help saying a line.

Shao Jinpeng, who had never liked Jiang Feng, immediately echoed.

"Group Leader Lei, you're absolutely right! I've been saying Jiang Feng is unconventional! A proper treatment shouldn't involve these broken needles; they might delay Group Leader Lu's recovery!"

As he spoke, he tried to step forward to pull out the silver needles.

"I'll remove these broken needles right now, so they won't affect later treatment!"

"Stop!"

Director Li quickly blocked him, his face showing some difficulty.

"Group Leader Lei, Officer Shao, these silver needles cannot be removed!"

He took a deep breath and spoke slowly.

"Divine Doctor Sikong specifically instructed that these silver needles can help repair Lu's damaged meridians and organs; they must not be moved during this period. Wait until his follow‑up tomorrow to take them out. You've seen Divine Doctor Sikong's skill; Lu's survival is entirely thanks to his silver needles and true‑qi healing!"

"True‑qi healing?"

Lei Zhen sneered, his eyes full of contempt.

"Director Li, you're also a military Grandmaster Physician, yet you still believe in these vague, ethereal things? Healing relies on science, on surgery, not on some true‑qi silver needles!"

"When I arrived, I had already contacted Chief Grandmaster Physician Sikong Tu; the old man is now downstairs."

"If it's just a pretentious trick, let Grandmaster Physician Sikong take a look and we'll know!"

"What? Sikong Tu has arrived?"

Shao Jinpeng's eyes instantly lit up, his face full of ecstatic joy.

"Are you talking about the Imperial's first Grandmaster Physician who earned the Grandmaster title, Divine Doctor Sikong?"

His excited voice trembled.

"That's truly a State Treasure! So many high officials have wanted to have him treat them but never got the chance, and now he's personally come to Jiangcheng! Had I known Sikong was coming back, I would never have let that rogue Jiang mess with Group Leader Lu!"

He ranted wildly, completely forgetting how he had just been crying, begging Jiang to save him.

Director Li's expression grew even more uneasy; he had naturally heard of Sikong Tu's reputation.

He is the North Star of Traditional Chinese Medicine, yet Jiang's medical skill is also solid; he didn't know whom to trust.

Deng Guangxu also furrowed his brows, thinking silently that this was not good.

If Sikong Tu really removed the silver needles and it hampered Lu's recovery, that would be troublesome.

Before long, a steady footstep echoed down the corridor.

Everyone looked up and saw an elderly man with speckled hair, dressed in a dark‑blue Tang Suit, walking in with a firm gait.

He was slender, his eyes unusually sharp, and was none other than Chief Grandmaster Physician Sikong Tu of the National Medical Hall.

"Sir Sikong!"

Director Li and Deng Guangxu hurried forward, greeting him respectfully.

Shao Jinpeng, even more excited, flushed red and rushed over.

"Sir Sikong, I am Shao Jinpeng, I have long admired your great name! To meet you in person is such an honor!"

Sikong Tu merely gave him a faint glance, walked straight to the operating table, and fixed his gaze on Lu Xiao.

Move aside.

Director Li and Deng Guangxu hurriedly moved aside to make room.

Sikong Tu extended a finger, placed it on Lu Xiao's wrist, closed his eyes, and carefully took the pulse.

His movements were slow, his expression focused, and throughout the operating room there was dead silence, everyone held their breath, fearing to disturb him.

After about five minutes, Sikong Tu slowly withdrew his hand, opened his eyes, and showed little expression on his face.

"The problem isn't serious. Although the internal organ shock and Meridians damage are severe, Old brother's intervention will, within three days, bring her back to consciousness, and in half a month she'll recover most of it."

"That's great!"

Shao Jinpeng immediately cheered, his face full of triumph.

"I told you, Sikong Sir is the one who's impressive! How could Jiang Feng's unorthodox methods compare with yours?"

Director Li also breathed a sigh of relief; although he trusted Jiang Feng, Sikong Tu's words made him feel even more at ease.

Lei Zhen also nodded, clearly placing great trust in Sikong Tu's medical art.

"Much obliged, Sikong Sir."

Sikong Tu said nothing, his gaze suddenly falling on the eighteen silver needles on Lu Xiao's body; his brows furrowed sharply, and a flash of anger passed through his eyes.

"Who placed these needles?"

His voice was low, yet carried authority.

Director Li's heart gave a sudden thud, and he hurried forward to explain.

"Sikong Sir, these needles were placed by Jiang Feng, Divine Doctor Jiang of Jishi Hall, he said..."

"Divine Doctor Jiang?"

Sikong Tu didn't wait for him to finish, let out a snort, his tone filled with unabashed contempt.

"It's nothing but chaotic fiddling!"

He pointed at the silver needles, his eyes full of disdain and anger.

"This needle technique has no method at all; the Acupoints appear to be placed on critical points, but in fact it shows no understanding of Meridians' flow. Using it this way not only fails to heal, it actually burdens the internal organs, essentially endangering lives!"

"Someone like that, can he even be called a Divine Doctor? He utterly tarnishes those two words!"

With those words spoken, the operating room fell silent instantly.

Director Li's face turned pale, wanting to argue.

But faced with Sikong Tu's authority and reputation, the words stuck in his throat and were swallowed.

He had indeed seen Jiang Feng use silver needles to save Lu Xiao, yet Sikong Tu is the Taitai of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

He claimed the needle method was flawed, and dared not refute it himself.

Shao Jinpeng's smile widened even more.

"Sikong Sir is absolutely right! I told you Jiang Feng is just an unorthodox practitioner! He doesn't understand medicine at all, only pretends to be profound, and almost harmed Group Leader Lu! Fortunately you arrived in time; otherwise the Consequence would have been unimaginable!"

Lei Zhen looked at the silver needles, his displeasure deepening, and he swiped his hand forcefully.

"Since Sikong Sir says these needles are problematic, have them removed immediately! Don't let them harm anyone again!"

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Meanwhile, Jiang Feng was unaware of what was happening in the hospital; he and Huo Siyong had already rushed back to Jishi Hall.

Just as he was about to brew Medicine for Lu Xiao, his eyes flickered slightly and he stopped in his tracks.

"I just remembered who that person was..."

"Who are you talking about, Master?"

Jiang Feng's gaze was slightly cold.

"The man we just met at the hospital, he seemed to be named Lei Zhen... earlier he wanted to buy medicinal materials from me."