The moment Commander Lu spoke, everyone in the room froze as if struck by lightning.
Tang Xiachuan's heart skipped a beat. A terrible thought flashed through his mind:
Could this be a final burst of energy before death—a last moment of clarity?
He quickly regained his composure and explained,
"Commander, you must have mistaken him for someone else. This is Master Jiang, whom I specially invited from Cangnan City. He's an exceptionally skilled physician, and I brought him here to examine you."
"That's right, Father," Lu Guoqiang quickly added. "The commander you're talking about must be Commander Jiang. How could he possibly be this young?"
"No, no, no... I couldn't be mistaken."
Commander Lu stared at Jiang Ning and said emotionally,
"Commander Jiang, please forgive me. I don't even have the strength to get out of bed anymore.
It's been many years since we last met. How is it that you've grown younger and younger? You look exactly as you did in your youth."
As he spoke, he struggled to raise his right hand in a military salute.
Jiang Ning hurriedly replied,
"Hello, Commander Lu. My name is Jiang Ning. I believe you've mistaken me for someone else."
Yet inwardly, Jiang Ning was puzzled.
Previously, on Tianquan Mountain, that mysterious old man had also mistaken him for someone called Commander Jiang.
Now Commander Lu was doing the same.
Could I really resemble this Commander Jiang when he was young?
Commander Lu carefully examined him from head to toe.
"Sigh... perhaps my eyesight has truly failed me. You really do look remarkably similar to Commander Jiang in his younger days.
Though, young man, you're even more handsome than he was. You're just missing that domineering aura he carried.
Wait a moment—you said your surname is Jiang as well?
The Jiang from rivers and mountains?"
Jiang Ning nodded.
"Yes, Commander Lu. My surname is Jiang. I'm from Shangjiang Village in Qingyun City. Most people in our village share the same surname. My father's name is Jiang Haichuan."
While speaking, Jiang Ning continued observing Commander Lu.
His mind rapidly sifted through the medical knowledge granted by the Ancient Medical Arts System.
Commander Lu nodded.
"I see. Then it truly was a mistake on my part.
Still, you resemble Commander Jiang so much."
Tang Xiachuan seized the opportunity.
"Commander, I brought Master Jiang here specifically to treat you.
He previously cured an elder who was a close friend of his father-in-law. His medical skills are extraordinary. Why not let him take a look?"
Commander Lu waved his hand helplessly.
"Forget it, Xiaotang.
Over the years, no fewer than twenty famous doctors have examined me.
Not a single one could explain what's wrong.
There's no need to put pressure on this young man."
Even though it was late August and Kyoto remained unbearably hot, Commander Lu was wrapped tightly in thick blankets as if enduring the depths of winter.
Tang Xiachuan persisted.
"Commander, we've traveled all the way from Cangnan City. Please let Master Jiang try. Perhaps there will be a miracle."
Lu Guoqiang also joined in.
"Yes, Father. Give Master Jiang a chance. Let him examine you first."
"All right then, young man. Have a look.
If you can't determine the cause, don't burden yourself over it. It's fine."
Unable to refuse any longer, Commander Lu finally agreed.
"Commander Lu, please extend your hand. I'll take your pulse first."
Jiang Ning sat beside the bed.
In truth, he already had a strong suspicion regarding the illness.
Taking the pulse was merely to confirm whether it matched the diagnosis provided by the system.
When Commander Lu's hand emerged from beneath the blanket, everyone could see it was little more than skin and bone.
Tang Xiachuan's eyes reddened once more.
"C-Commander... you've suffered so much..."
"Elder Tang, please don't speak for now."
Jiang Ning placed his fingers on the old man's wrist and slowly closed his eyes, focusing entirely on the pulse.
Five minutes passed.
Phantom Shield Spirit-Sealing Art!
Jiang Ning silently activated the technique before slowly opening his eyes.
The art allowed him to temporarily suppress certain sensory channels while greatly enhancing his vision.
At that moment, he could see through the blanket and observe the internal state of Commander Lu's meridians with perfect clarity.
Everything matched the pulse diagnosis exactly.
He withdrew his hand and declared confidently,
"Commander Lu, your illness is called Alternating Cold-Heat Syndrome.
I can cure it."
"What?"
Lu Guoqiang's eyes widened in shock.
"Alternating Cold-Heat Syndrome? What kind of disease is that?
None of the previous doctors could even name it!"
Before Jiang Ning could answer, Tang Xiachuan had already become excited.
Grabbing Jiang Ning's arm tightly, he asked,
"Really? Master Jiang, can you truly cure Commander Lu?"
Jiang Ning nodded confidently.
"Don't worry, Elder Tang.
I can cure him, but it will require acupuncture treatment.
The treatment consists of one course with three sessions, one session per week.
After the third session, Commander Lu will recover completely.
The primary issue is that the illness has persisted for too long.
His meridians are severely blocked, causing a reversal of yin and yang energies.
I must gradually open the blocked channels through acupuncture.
Because of his age, however, I can't clear everything at once. His body wouldn't be able to withstand it."
"Y-you can really cure me?"
Commander Lu's voice trembled with emotion.
This illness had tortured him endlessly.
There had been moments when he had wished for death just to escape the suffering.
Now, hearing that someone could finally heal him, he could hardly contain his excitement.
"Commander Lu, rest assured.
Not only can I cure you, but with the combination of acupuncture and the herbal prescription I'll provide, you'll never suffer from these alternating cold and heat symptoms again."
Jiang Ning spoke with complete confidence.
"Good! Good!
Then hurry—please begin the acupuncture!"
Commander Lu was overjoyed.
After all these years, a savior had finally appeared.
Every so-called famous doctor before had failed even to identify the illness, let alone treat it.
Yet Jiang Ning had named the disease and confidently declared it curable.
The old commander felt as though a mountain had been lifted from his shoulders.
Jiang Ning immediately took out his silver needles.
Selecting the appropriate acupoints across the body, he inserted them swiftly and precisely.
Then he circulated his internal energy and gently flicked the needles.
Streams of energy traveled through the silver needles and carefully opened the blocked meridian gateways, allowing the trapped yin and yang energies to flow freely and gradually return to balance.
Tang Xiachuan and Lu Guoqiang stood silently nearby.
Neither dared make a sound, afraid of disturbing the treatment.
"Haaa..."
"Hisss..."
"So comfortable... truly comfortable!"
Commander Lu couldn't help sighing in relief.
The body that had been trembling from cold moments earlier finally stopped shaking.
Color slowly returned to his face.
"Commander Lu, don't speak.
Continue taking deep breaths in and out."
As Jiang Ning guided his internal energy through each blocked meridian, he carefully reminded the old man.
"Haaa..."
"Hisss..."
Half an hour passed.
Jiang Ning finally stopped channeling his internal energy.
At this point, forty-nine silver needles covered Commander Lu's body.
Some felt icy cold.
Others were noticeably hot.
The trapped yin and yang energies were steadily escaping through them.
Time continued to pass.
Another half hour later, Jiang Ning finally began removing the needles one by one with great care.
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