Qiao Rulong still felt the need to clarify, whispering, "Xiaoxu said that Grandpa’s condition is quite complicated, and even if he takes action, he’s not one hundred percent confident."

Mr. Ye said, "Anyway, it doesn’t involve a craniotomy, so it doesn’t hurt to let him try. Success would naturally be delightful, but even if he fails, I won’t blame him." He asked Ye Qingya to bring paper over and personally wrote a disclaimer.

Mr. Ye was a man of understanding, seeing that Qiao Rulong was under a lot of pressure for this matter. If even he felt this way, how much more so would Xu Chunliang, who would personally treat him.

Mr. Ye said, "Let me make it clear beforehand, Xiaoxu is here to help me with my illness, and no matter the outcome, it’s my own choice and has nothing to do with him. Our Ye Family will not hold him responsible for anything afterwards."

Ye Changyuan said nothing, feeling that the whole matter was somewhat absurd.

Ye Qingya said, "Grandpa, don’t worry, Xu Chunliang is highly skilled in medicine; he will certainly be able to cure your illness."

Qiao Rulong pondered silently, wondering why his wife had such strong confidence in Xu Chunliang. Was it solely because she saw him successfully treat Adele and her father? It should be known that their conditions at the time were not life-threatening, but Mr. Ye’s illness wasn’t that simple.

Mr. Ye still had a younger son, Ye Changquan, who was engaged in diplomatic work and currently in South America. Ye Changyuan had already informed his brother; considering the doctor’s opinion, postoperative memory loss was a possibility, so Ye Changquan was returning to see his father before he was admitted.

Aside from family, they kept their father’s condition quiet to avoid unnecessary trouble. Ye Changyuan knew this matter couldn’t be hidden for long either.

The waiting made time pass exceptionally slowly; normally, Mr. Ye went to bed promptly at 10:30 p.m., but today he had to wait patiently for the treatment.

Qiao Rulong went to check the guest room several times, but the door remained closed; Xu Chunliang could indeed maintain his composure.

Usually calm and collected, Qiao Rulong felt a bit anxious today, wandering alone in the courtyard. You can prepare for everything, but what if something goes wrong? If anything happened to Mr. Ye, would it affect the relationship between the two families? Would Grandpa blame him for involving Xu Chunliang in it?

Ye Changyuan also came to the courtyard, and Qiao Rulong greeted him with, "Dad."

Ye Changyuan nodded and said, "Rulong, you should have a good grasp of Xiaoxu’s medical skills."

Qiao Rulong said, "Though he’s not formally trained, he’s been learning family-inherited medical skills since childhood and stands out among the younger generation."

Ye Changyuan said, "I know he’s very capable, but I’ve never heard of traditional Chinese medicine being able to treat brain tumors."

Qiao Rulong said, "Qingya insisted that he takes a look."

Ye Changyuan said, "Many times, Qingya’s notions are not practical."

Qiao Rulong looked at the window of the guest room, where the light was still off. Was Xu Chunliang really asleep? There was still an hour left until the agreed treatment time; could he truly create another miracle?

Xu Chunliang was not asleep; he sat cross-legged on the bed, with an unceasing cycle of vital energy, adjusting his state to the best during this time.

Once the Three Yin Brain-Eating Pill’s eggs reach the brain, they’re incurable, but it doesn’t mean there’s no way to eradicate it.

The only method Xu Chunliang knew was to connect the meridians of the two individuals using a shared sensory technique and inject his own Inner Strength into Mr. Ye’s meridians, directly to where the eggs were lodged in the brain, to destroy them.

Having re-studied the "Tong Tian Bao Dian," Xu Chunliang had recently broken through one level, just reaching the state of sensory connection. Treating Mr. Ye tonight was sure to consume a substantial amount of vitality.

The healing process could be very lengthy, and if he fell short midway, it might not only harm Xu Chunliang himself but also result in failure just before success.

About a quarter before midnight, Xu Chunliang finally emerged from the guest room. Qiao Rulong had been waiting outside, and seeing him come out, he sighed in relief, saying, "You finally came out."

Xu Chunliang smiled and asked, "Has the Ye Family agreed?"

Qiao Rulong took the chance while others weren’t around to whisper, "Do what you can." He meant that if Xu Chunliang wasn’t absolutely sure, it was still not too late to back out, and withdrawing wisely was better than personally causing a tragedy.

Xu Chunliang said, "To be honest, I’m not sure what my upper limit is either."

Looking at Xu Chunliang, who exuded confidence, Qiao Rulong couldn’t help but admire him more. No wonder his sister had feelings for him—this young man indeed had courage and strength. Hopefully, he was as skilled as he was brave. Qiao Rulong thought silently that perhaps he should be more optimistic; Xu Chunliang was not a reckless person and might have the ability.

Ye Qingya came over and led them to the grandfather’s room.

Mr. Ye had already shaved his head completely as required by Xu Chunliang, and for convenience during treatment, he wore pajamas, looking like a monk who had attained enlightenment.

To Ye Changyuan, it seemed almost like brain surgery preparation, where they also shaved heads clean beforehand. As a family member, he had the right to understand what method Xu Chunliang planned to use for treatment.

"Xiaoxu, how do you plan to deal with the tumor in my father’s brain?"

Xu Chunliang asked for paper and pen, drew a circle on the paper, and then drew a number of small circles inside it, which looked very much like a pomegranate.

Xu Chunliang said, "This is what you call an intracranial tumor, and these small circles inside are the parasite eggs. Now these eggs are close to maturity, and based on my judgment, they should hatch into larvae within three days."

Ye Changyuan asked, "Can we use surgery to remove the tumor without breaking the membrane?"

Xu Chunliang shook his head and said, "I know a bit about neurosurgery. While cutting the scalp might not disturb these larvae, opening the skull will most likely alert them. Once they sense danger, they’ll hatch prematurely."

Ye Changyuan said, "How do you plan to remove the tumor without cranial surgery?" He still insisted it was a tumor.

Xu Chunliang replied, "Qi Gong!"

This left not only Ye Changyuan stunned, but also everyone else, including Ye Qingya, who had initially thought Xu Chunliang was using acupuncture, but it turned out to be Qi Gong.

In the past forty years, Qi Gong has gone through a transformation from mysticism to demonization. Nowadays, most people associate Qi Gong healing with trickery and scams from the Jianghu.

Qiao Rulong thought to himself that Xu Chunliang probably felt helpless about Elder Ye’s condition, which is why he came up with using Qi Gong, likely just as a formality.

Elder Ye said, "You’re saying you’ll use Qi Gong to eliminate the tumor in my brain?"

Xu Chunliang said, "Actually, Qi Gong is just a modern term. What you are familiar with as Qi Gong is just some cultivation techniques for health, using methods of regulating breath, mind, and intention to internally cultivate energy, essence, and spirit. Inner Qi can be emitted externally to kill invisibly. Qi Gong can stimulate internal energy within the human body."

Ye Qingya said, "But what does this have to do with healing?" She also found Xu Chunliang’s explanation too mysterious.

Xu Chunliang said, "Qi is an inherent energy everyone is born with. However, without professional training, people can’t control this energy, which is why it seems so mysterious. The Qi Gong I’m talking about is not me using Qi Gong to remove the illness from Elder Ye’s body, but rather using a method to guide Elder Ye and stimulate the primal energy within him. Once this energy awakens, it will sense danger and expel the intruders in the body."

Qiao Rulong said, "Are you referring to autoimmunity?"

Xu Chunliang smiled and said, "Something like that, but a bit different. The primal energy within the body is more powerful than the immune system. If someone can freely control their primal energy, then any disease can self-heal."

The more Ye Changyuan listened, the more far-fetched it seemed. He started to feel this young man was unreliable. Did he think the Ye Family was easy to fool?

Elder Ye said, "Xiaoxu, the more you explain, the more confused I get."

Xu Chunliang laughed and said, "More than half of the patients in the world don’t need to understand what illness they have. You just need to trust me enough, and I can help alleviate your pain. However, tonight’s treatment process may be long and painful, and you must remain conscious and restrained throughout."

Elder Ye said nonchalantly, "I’ve lived most of my life and endured all kinds of pain, so don’t worry about me. I can handle it."

Xu Chunliang said, "Since I need to unblock your body’s meridians, I can’t use acupressure to control your body. During the treatment, it’s all up to your willpower. If you give up halfway, not only you but I might also be in danger."

Although Xu Chunliang spoke jokingly, those around him began to feel tense, realizing that tonight’s treatment was anything but a simple process.

Elder Ye said, "Don’t worry about me, just take care of yourself."

Xu Chunliang nodded and said, "Please, Mr. Ye, wait outside. Brother Qiao and his wife will stay in the room to assist me. Remember, no one can enter until the treatment is over."

Ye Changyuan was left outside, and the more he was excluded, the more curious he became. What was this young man really up to? Was he truly going to use this so-called Qi Gong to treat his father?

Xu Chunliang had Elder Ye sit in a chair and softly said, "Elder Ye, remember what I said earlier. At any time, you must persevere. No matter what happens, stay conscious and don’t fall asleep."

Elder Ye said, "Go ahead, I won’t blame you no matter what happens."

Xu Chunliang’s right hand gently landed on Elder Ye’s bald head, with his palm aligned with the Baihui acupoint. Baihui acupoint, where three yang and five hui meet, is located on the Du meridian.

Elder Ye immediately felt a change in the temperature of his palm, as if a warm, gentle breeze was entering through the Baihui acupoint.

Meanwhile, Xu Chunliang’s left hand moved towards Elder Ye’s forehead, and his middle finger fell on the Shenting acupoint, connecting with Elder Ye’s meridians through this point.

The human body usually has two major systems of movement: one that can be regulated by our conscious mind, such as the movements of the eyes, ears, mouth, and nose, the motion of the limbs, and the rhythm of breathing. The other operates unconsciously, such as the beating of the heart, internal and external circulation of blood, the functioning of internal organs, and the body’s immune mechanisms.

The Inner Canon of Huangdi, in its Heavenly Nurturing Chapter, can strengthen the mind’s control over the body through cultivation, achieving mental changes via physical transformations.

You can dodge the first day, but not the fifteenth. I’ve fallen sick, and today’s update is from my drafts. Hopefully, I can recover by tomorrow. Everyone, please take care of your health.