C25 Nangoong Xuewei Was Shocked!.

"You must have caught what I said earlier. Do you have the authority to decide on this matter?"

Du Shaomu appraised Nangoong Xuewei, who stood before him, with a hint of curiosity. His soul force had detected someone spying from the adjacent room, and he hadn't anticipated her youthfulness.

Moreover, her cultivation level was quite impressive. Likely in her mid-twenties, she had already achieved the sixth level of the Martial General Stage. It was noteworthy considering his mother-in-law had only recently reached the ninth level.

Nangoong Xuewei, however, was far more astonished than Du Shaomu.

She had been in the room next door, yet this man seemed to have been aware of her presence all along.

This indicated that he was significantly more powerful than she was.

"Collaboration is certainly possible. Having a medical expert stationed at my Heavenly Pavilion would indeed elevate our reputation. However, I need assurance that our esteemed guest won't tarnish our Pavilion's good name."

Nangoong Xuewei offered a slight smile, her red lips captivating. She was well aware that resolving the myriad issues of cultivators and unblocking their meridians and acupoints was no small feat. Careless promises could very well damage the reputation of the Heavenly Pavilion.

"I understand your concerns," Du Shaomu said, locking eyes with Nangoong Xuewei. "Let me propose a solution. If you're facing any cultivation issues, I can address them right now."

"This..."

Caught off guard, Nangoong Xuewei's eyes sparkled with intrigue. "I don't have any cultivation problems per se. However, I've always had a minor issue with the Lesser Palace acupoint in my Hand's Minor Yin Heart Meridian due to a congenital condition. It causes complications whenever I channel my energy."

As she spoke, her expression remained composed, yet she was acutely aware of the gravity of her condition. It wasn't a congenital defect beyond treatment, but it was also not something any ordinary Pill Master could remedy.

Her standing within the Heaven and Earth Pavilion was not insignificant, but it wasn't high enough to demand the services of the Pavilion's elite Pill Masters.

As a result, this ailment had been a constant companion, impacting her cultivation to some degree.

"Let me have a look first."

Du Shaomu nodded and reached out to Nangoong Xuewei.

With a brief moment of hesitation, Nangoong Xuewei extended her graceful hand.

Her fingers were both slender and full, with a healthy, pale complexion that glowed with a subtle green sheen. Her nails were soft and lustrous. Undoubtedly, her hands were strikingly beautiful, capable of stirring a man's heart.

Yet Du Shaomu barely gave those delicate, beautiful hands a second glance. Grasping her hand, he allowed his Essence to flow gently.

The Shaofu Acupuncture Point, one of the points on the Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian, was situated between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones.

"The Shaofu point does have an issue, more severe than you've described, but it's manageable," Du Shaomu released Nangoong Xuewei's hand and spoke indifferently, "You have a medical needle I need to use now."

"Yes."

Nangoong Xuewei nodded, puzzled. She didn't understand what Du Shaomu needed the medical needle for, but she quickly fetched a box of them herself.

Du Shaomu inspected the medical needles, finding them similar to the set he had used in his past life. "I'll need you to bare your arm, so I can address this issue now."

"Bare my arm..."

Nangoong Xuewei was momentarily taken aback. Despite being in her mid-twenties, she had never bared her arm in front of a man before.

"To fix the problem, you'll need to bare your arm," Du Shaomu stated firmly, making it clear he did not wish to repeat himself.

"Alright!"

Nangoong Xuewei bit her lip and, without further hesitation, decided that if this could truly resolve her issue, it was worth it. She gently rolled up her sleeve, revealing her entire arm, her cheeks flushing with a touch of red, adding a layer of allure to her appearance.

Undeniably, Nangoong Xuewei was stunning. With her arm now exposed, her skin was like creamy jade, and her delicate hands were captivating, likely enough to quicken any man's pulse.

"Swish, swish..."

Yet Du Shaomu seemed utterly oblivious to the arm's allure. His hands deftly placed several medical needles as he murmured, "Your Shaofu acupoint is inherently problematic, with significant blockages. When you channel your energy, you'll experience palpitations, chest pain, and pain in your little finger, among other symptoms. If left untreated, it could eventually affect the entire Lesser Yin Heart Meridian in your arm, leading to serious issues."

The needles punctured the skin of her lotus-like arm, targeting the Yin Xi, Shenmen, Shaofu, and Shaochong acupoints in succession.

As Du Shaomu infused his vital energy into the needles, a tingling sensation instantly spread through Nangoong Xuewei's arm from the acupoints.

He held her entire arm, his fingertips tracing a path down in a gentle, methodical manner.

Nangoong Xuewei's cheeks flushed a deeper shade of red, her allure becoming even more captivating.

"Alright, try circulating your Qi now," he instructed.

A quarter of an hour later, Du Shaomu methodically retrieved each needle, placing them back into their case.

Skeptical, Nangoong Xuewei began to channel her energy. A greenish hue, indicative of her water-attribute Yuan Qi, shimmered along her arm, making it appear as translucent and lustrous as jade.

Simultaneously, her delicate face registered surprise, which quickly morphed into sheer astonishment.

"This..."

Her body quivered as she gazed back at Du Shaomu, her eyes fixed on him in disbelief.

"Yin Xi, Shenmen, Shaofu, and Shaochong—I've cleared these four acupoints for you," he explained. "However, there are five more on the Lesser Yin Heart Meridian of your hand—Jingqu, Qingling, Shaohai, Lingdao, and Tongli—that I can't reopen in a single day with my current strength. I'll need additional spiritual medicines and treasures. So, if you wish to fully clear the Lesser Yin Heart Meridian, I'll need to prepare thoroughly. It will take some time and the aid of specific medicines and treasures."

Du Shaomu's voice was soft, betraying a hint of exertion as sweat beaded on his forehead.

In reality, all the talk of medical needles and the difficulty in unblocking the entire Hand Lesser Yin Heart Meridian, the need for time, and the assistance of rare elixirs and treasures, were merely excuses concocted by Du Shaomu.

His primary goal was to make an impression on Nangoong Xuewei and to facilitate their journey. Du Shaomu had no real intention of dedicating his efforts to fully opening her meridian.

His use of the medical needle was a deliberate act, meant to avoid causing too much astonishment.

If he had easily resolved Nangoong Xuewei's issue, it wouldn't have taken much time, nor would it have required the aid of any spiritual medicines or treasures, which would have been nothing short of miraculous.

Yet, unbeknownst to Du Shaomu, Nangoong Xuewei was already profoundly astounded.

The man before her had addressed her congenital cultivation issue in mere moments, a feat that, within the Heavenly Pill Pavilion, only the most formidable Pill Masters with extraordinary medical expertise could achieve.

Moreover, he had not only resolved the blockage at her Shaofu acupoint but had also cleared the Yinjiao, Shenmen, and Shaochong acupoints.

Such an accomplishment was, without a doubt, a tremendous stroke of fortune.

On her own, it might have taken reaching the fourth or fifth level of the Martial Marquis Stage to completely clear these acupoints.

"Sir, is it truly possible to unblock the entire Hand Lesser Yin Heart Meridian?"

Nangoong Xuewei asked, her voice tinged with excitement and newfound respect.

The man before her had claimed he could fully open one of the eight extraordinary meridians. The potential benefits of such an achievement were beyond her wildest dreams, and it could significantly elevate her natural talents.

"Certainly, but it will require some precious materials and medicinal herbs," Du Shaomu confirmed with a nod.

"Earlier, Xuewei failed to recognize your greatness and showed disrespect. Please accept my apologies," Nangoong Xuewei said, bowing deeply, her gaze filled with awe. "May I inquire as to your esteemed name?"

After a brief pause, Du Shaomu replied, "My surname is Mo. I'm not much older than you, so please, there's no need for formalities."

In the future, Xuewei, please feel free to address me as Mister. As long as Mr. Mo can assist me in unblocking the Shaoyin Heart Meridian, I will spare no effort in gathering all the necessary treasures and elixirs. Whatever compensation you require, if it's within my power, I will not hesitate to provide it.

Nangong Xuewei was acutely aware that she would be willing to pay any price to unblock the 'Shaoyin Heart Meridian.'

"Fully unblocking the Shaoyin Heart Meridian isn't something that can be accomplished quickly. I'll let you know when the time is right," Du Shaomu stated.

"How long do you plan to stay in Dreamy Cloud City, Mr. Mo?" inquired Nangong Xuewei.

"I'm only here for ten to fifteen days this time. I have two main tasks. The most pressing is that my junior brother is getting married in a few days. His means are modest, and we want to ensure the wedding procession is conducted properly, so my master has sent me to deliver some gifts. After all, my junior brother is marrying the daughter of the Castellan of Fengling City, and we wouldn't want to cause any embarrassment," Du Shaomu explained with a hint of solemnity.