Courtyard House: Starting by inheriting the tradition and suppressing the barbarians.

At the entrance of Rongbaozhai in Liulichang.

Li Xuan appeared to be strolling around, but in reality, the world before him had already undergone earth-shattering changes.

In his view, everything in the world is no longer what it used to be.

Instead, it was shrouded in layers of strange "qi".

Passersby emitted different colored vapors from their heads.

A ruddy complexion indicates vigorous blood and energy, while a sallow complexion suggests the patient is recovering from a serious illness.

If you are surrounded by black energy, then you are not far from death.

The antique calligraphy and paintings in the shops on both sides are even more impressive.

The fake is lifeless and dull.

Genuine items typically emit a faint white glow.

Those true national treasures passed down through generations faintly radiate golden or purple light, which can be sensed from a great distance.

This is—the Art of Qi Observation!

"Boss, how much is this inkstone?"

Li Xuan walked up to an inconspicuous stall and pointed to a broken stone covered in mud that had been thrown in a corner.

The stall owner, a seasoned veteran, rolled his eyes and said, "Wow, you really know your stuff! This is..."

"Fifty."

Li Xuan interrupted him calmly, "Take it if you want, don't sell if you don't."

"Alright! You can take it!"

The stall owner was overjoyed; he'd made a killing selling a broken stone for fifty yuan.

Li Xuan paid the money, picked up the stone, and rubbed it slightly with his palm.

The grime fell away, revealing a deep purple hue, as dark as the night sky.

Duanxi Old Pit, Ziyun Inkstone!

Moreover, judging from the rising purple aura, it must have been a treasured possession of a prominent Ming Dynasty scholar.

Li Xuan's lips curled up slightly.

With these eyes, what treasure in the world could escape his grasp?

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Upon returning to the Li residence, Li Xuan sensed something was amiss as soon as he entered the gate.

Two jeeps with military license plates were parked in the yard.

Several solemn-looking guards were standing at the entrance of the main hall.

"Dean Li! You're finally back!"

Upon Li Xuan's entrance, a senior colonel with two bars and four stars hurriedly came to greet him.

His eyes were red-rimmed, and his face was filled with anxiety. "Quick! Please save the old commander!"

Li Xuan looked closely and recognized that this was the personal secretary of Qin Lao, one of the founding fathers of the nation.

"Don't rush, tell me slowly."

"What happened?"

"The commander... he's dying!"

The secretary's voice choked with emotion, "Experts from Peking Union Medical College Hospital and 301 Hospital have examined it."

"They say it's multiple organ failure, but that means he's reached the end of his lifespan, it's just a matter of the next day or two."

"But the commander still has one wish to fulfill."

"He wants to see his old comrades-in-arms, even if it's just to hold on for another month!"

"Dean Li, you're a miracle doctor, you must have a solution, right?"

Without wasting words, Li Xuan handed the inkstone in his hand to the steward and strode into the main hall.

In the main hall, on a makeshift hospital bed, lay a gaunt and emaciated old man.

Qin Lao was a true founding hero!

He was a fierce general who fought his way out of a hail of bullets!

But now, he lies there quietly, his breathing so faint it's almost imperceptible.

His body was covered in tubes.

Several doctors in white coats stood around, looking dejected, clearly having given up on treatment.

"Is Dean Li here?"

Upon seeing Li Xuan enter, the experts made way for him.

But there wasn't much hope in his eyes.

"Dean Li, the patient's various physiological indicators have all fallen below the critical value, indicating cardiopulmonary failure."

"This is the law of nature, I'm afraid..." an old expert sighed.

Li Xuan remained silent.

He stood by the bed and activated the [Aura Observation Technique].

Above Qin Lao's head, there was a dense, impenetrable aura of death.

It was black and smelled of decay.

Within that black mist, only a faint, almost imperceptible flame flickered stubbornly.

That is the life fire.

The fire went out, but the people died.

If it were the old Li Xuan, he would have had to use the elixir from the system to survive in this situation.

Otherwise, all we can do is try our best and leave the rest to fate, keeping ourselves afloat with medicine for a few more days.

But now...

Li Xuan looked at that wisp of life fire, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

After breaking through the "Longevity Manual", he comprehended a heaven-defying acupuncture technique - the "Longevity Needle".

Although it cannot grant immortality.

But for elderly people whose lifespan hasn't ended but whose bodily functions are failing, this is different.

However, it can forcibly stimulate potential, which is what is called "borrowing life from heaven"!

"Pull out all the tubes," Li Xuan suddenly said.

"What?"

The experts exclaimed in alarm, "Dean Li, these oxygen and IV lines are vital for keeping him alive!"

"They'll be gone the moment they pull the plug!"

Although they all knew that Li Xuan's medical skills were amazing and he was hailed as a divine doctor of the time.

The problem is, what he's doing now is truly appalling.

It's no exaggeration to say that Old Qin has been able to hold on until now entirely thanks to the tubes that keep him alive.

If it's pulled out, it might die immediately!

"Pull it out."

Li Xuan's voice wasn't loud, but it carried an air of authority: "If anything goes wrong, I'll take responsibility."

Listen to Dean Li!

The secretary gritted her teeth and waved her hand: "Pull!"

The family members of Old Qin behind him also nodded slightly.

As the tubes were removed one by one, Old Qin's breathing became visibly rapid, and the monitor emitted a piercing alarm.

Li Xuan remained unmoved.

He took out the set of gold needles that had been with him for many years from his pocket.

"brush!"

First needle, Baihui (GV20)!

The second acupuncture point is Shenque (CV8).

The third acupuncture point: Yongquan (KI 1)!

The three needles falling correspond perfectly to the three elements of Heaven, Earth, and Man.

Li Xuan took a deep breath and circulated the powerful longevity energy within his body.

Through the fingertips, a continuous stream of energy is injected into the gold needles.

"Buzz!"

The tip of the gold needle visibly trembled and emitted a faint buzzing sound.

Within Li Xuan's field of vision using the [Aura Observation Technique].

The life force that had been depleted within Qin Lao's body began to revive, just like a withered tree coming back to life, under the infusion of true energy.

The deathly aura was gradually forced away, and the faint flame of life, as if doused with a spoonful of oil, suddenly shot up!

It actually turned into a stable red flame!

"rise!"

Li Xuan gave a low shout and flicked his finger sharply at the end of the needle.

"Cough cough! Cough cough cough!"

Old Qin, who had fallen into a deep coma and was almost sentenced to death, suddenly coughed violently.

Then, he slowly opened his eyes!

"Where...where is this?"

Why do I feel... much lighter?

Although Old Qin's voice was still weak, it was clear.

He doesn't look like someone on their deathbed at all!

"Commander!"

"He's alive! He's really alive!"

Everyone in the room was stunned.

The experts were astonished, their eyes practically bulging out of their sockets.

He survived after the tubes were removed?

What is the medical principle behind this?

This is completely illogical!

Even the most skilled practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine couldn't possibly do that.

Li Xuan slowly withdrew the needles, and there was no sweat on his forehead.

On the contrary, he looked even more radiant.

It was as if his miraculous act of defying fate was nothing more than a trivial matter to him.

"Li... Doctor Li..."

Old Qin tried to sit up, but Li Xuan gently pressed him down.

"Old commander, don't rush to act."

Li Xuan smiled and said, "You have a good constitution, but you've run out of energy."

"I just added some oil for you."

Five years.

Li Xuan held up five fingers. "As long as you take the medicine I prescribe on time and keep a good mood, I guarantee you can live for another five years."

"For the next five years, you can live like a normal person, and you can even go hiking without any problem."

"Five...five years?"

Qin Lao's family members present, including his secretary, all knelt on the ground, weeping uncontrollably.

"Dean Li! You're a god! You're a living god!"

For an elderly person who has been sentenced to death and could die at any moment.

Five years of lifespan, what a luxury that is!

That's something that no amount of gold or silver could buy!

Looking at Li Xuan, Old Qin's old eyes, which had seen countless vicissitudes of life, were filled with gratitude and awe.

"Little Li... no, Mr. Li."

Old Qin changed his form of address, saying, "Great kindness needs no thanks."

"You gave me my life."

Li Xuan waved his hand, turned around and walked to the window, looking at the fallen leaves being swept up by the autumn wind outside.

At this moment, he was dressed in white, his temperament ethereal, and he seemed to be enveloped in a faint halo.

She truly resembles a celestial being walking among humans.

"A doctor's heart should be benevolent; defying fate is taboo."

Li Xuan murmured softly, "But for the sake of this prosperous China, let's preserve a few of the national treasure stones."

"I, Li Xuan, am willing to bear this consequence."

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