"How could this be..."
Seeing this, Liang Tian's jaw dropped in astonishment.
The Fossil Needle Technique was not a technique that could be learned solely through memory. It contained many intricate details that required direct study of ancient texts.
Attempting to replicate the needle insertion by merely observing the surface positions would not only be ineffective but could also lead to new complications.
Yet, the current situation was that Wu Tian had indeed perfectly reproduced the Fossil Needle Technique.
Moreover, his needle power was far more potent than Liang Tian's!
This could only mean one thing: Wu Tian had not been boasting; he truly knew how to use the Fossil Needle Technique!
Such a turn of events left Liang Tian stunned for a long time.
By the time he recovered, Wu Tian had already waved his hand, retracting all the silver needles.
As expected of the Fossil Needle Technique, the plaster on Old Master Xiao's body slowly transformed back into flesh and blood, indicating that the petrification symptom had been completely resolved.
Wu Tian smiled and said, "It's done. The petrification has been cured now."
"Cured?" Liang Tian asked, confused. "What do you mean?"
"Your condition is fundamentally no different from mine. How can you claim you've cured it?"
Wu Tian chuckled and said, "Don't rush to refute me. Haven't you understood? I only said the petrification is cured. There's still follow-up work to be done."
With that, Wu Tian flicked his hand again, sending three silver needles flying, piercing directly into Old Master Xiao's forehead.
Seeing this, Liang Tian exclaimed in shock, "Are you crazy?! If you dare to needle there, you're trying to kill him!"
Liang Tian's shock was not unfounded.
The forehead is the center of the mind, a place that must not be harmed, as any injury could be life-threatening.
Yet, Wu Tian dared to do such a thing. Wasn't this tantamount to murder?
Wu Tian calmly replied, "This is where you fail to understand. The so-called Fossil Needle Technique essentially just gathers the toxins of the petrification into the forehead."
"This way, although the petrification on the body is removed, the toxins concentrated in the forehead are not expelled, and they will soon spread throughout the body again."
"What I'm doing now is to clear out the toxins hidden in the forehead. Watch closely if you don't believe me."
After speaking, Wu Tian pulled out the three silver needles.
Instantly, Old Master Xiao's body twitched slightly, and then grayish blood began to flow from his forehead!
Liang Tian had never heard of such a thing and was momentarily dumbfounded.
The blood flowed from Old Master Xiao's forehead onto the pillow.
About ten seconds later, Wu Tian wiped away the residual blood with a tissue and said to Old Master Xiao, "Old Master, you're alright now. Try getting up."
After the petrification toxins were cleared, Old Master Xiao's consciousness also returned. Hearing Wu Tian's words, he immediately sat up.
Xiao Qiang quickly asked cautiously, "Dad, how are you feeling now? Are you really alright?"
Old Master Xiao looked at his hands in surprise and said, "I'm fine, I'm fine now, and I feel more energetic than ever before!"
With that, Old Master Xiao got out of bed and moved his body a little. He indeed appeared to have no abnormalities.
The Xiao family members were greatly relieved and delighted.
Xiao Qiang said to Wu Tian with immense gratitude, "Dr. Wu, thank you so much!"
"We really owe it all to you this time. Otherwise, Old Master would truly have been beyond saving!"
Wu Tian replied politely, then said to Old Master Xiao, "Old Master, your body is not only healed, but your spirit is at least twenty years younger."
"But you must ensure you get enough sleep from now on. If you maintain your health well, you can easily live another twenty years!"
Old Master Xiao became even more overjoyed upon hearing Wu Tian's words.
He clasped Wu Tian's hands and said, "Young man, you are truly a miracle doctor! You are my savior!"
"Tell me, what reward do you desire? Whatever you ask for, I will fulfill it!"
Wu Tian smiled and shook his head, "Old Master, you are too kind. I don't need any personal reward. As for what I want, Xiao Lu knows."
Xiao Lu naturally understood what Wu Tian meant, and she explained the situation with the Bai family to Old Master Xiao.
Old Master Xiao was a man of principle and did not hesitate in such matters.
He immediately nodded and said, "No problem!"
"From today onwards, our Xiao family will fully intervene in the struggle with the Bai family and stand firmly by Dr. Wu's side, regardless of the cost or outcome, only according to Dr. Wu's wishes!"
Wu Tian smiled and said, "Old Master, you exaggerate. It's not necessary to go to such lengths. Just lend a hand when help is needed."
Despite his words, Wu Tian felt a sense of relief.
With the full support of the Xiao family, Bai Ruoqi's chances of winning this struggle would undoubtedly increase.
After settling this matter, Wu Tian turned to Liang Tian, a half-smile on his face, and said, "Dr. Liang, I've cured the patient now. Do you have anything else to say about this?"
Liang Tian could not believe what he was seeing. He had always considered himself an absolute genius, believing no one in the world could match him.
Yet, this had happened with an unknown young man. It was simply too difficult for him to accept.
He stared blankly at Wu Tian and said, "You... Who exactly are you?"
"If you possess such medical skills, why haven't I heard of you? This is impossible!"
Wu Tian smiled and said, "Although I am a rather low-key person, if you were to know of me, you should have heard of my reputation."
"I am the champion of this Asian Traditional Chinese Medicine Exchange Competition. Is this title enough for you?"
"What did you say?!" Wu Tian's words exploded in Liang Tian's mind like thunder.
He was so shocked that he almost fell to the ground, his eyes trembling as he stammered, "You... you're the champion of the Asian competition? This, this is impossible!"
While he had declared himself a genius doctor, he actually dared not participate in events like the Asian Traditional Chinese Medicine Exchange Competition.
After all, with his abilities, to put it bluntly, he might not even be able to secure a spot in the competition.
But then he suddenly remembered something, and the terror in his eyes intensified.
He stammered, "Wait, wait a moment. What did they call you just now? Wu, Wu Tian?"
"I remember the champion of Asian TCM was also called Wu Tian. Could you possibly be the same person?!"