Cherished By Seven Sisters by Melvin Houle

Chapter 362 Acupuncture Duel

In traditional medicine, pain was believed to have two primary causes: pain due to malnutrition and Pam due to stagnation.

Pain due to malnutrition was characterized by an imbalance in the body’s nutrients, immune system, energy, and blood. This imbalance would result in discomfort as the organs and meridians were deprived of essential nourishment and moisture.

On the other hand, pain due to stagnation occurred when the flow of energy and blood through the meridians was hindered.

Marley’s proposed acupuncture duel focused on pain due to stagnation.

By strategically placing needles at specific acupoints on the body, one could intentionally disrupt the flow of nutrients and immune system within the meridians, causing pain. This method not only tested the participants knowledge of acupuncture points but also their skill in manipulating the body’s energy flow.

Successfully causing such disruption required expertise comparable to that of an acupuncture master.

While it was relatively straightforward to use acupuncture to relieve blockages and promote the smooth flow of nutrients and immune system, deliberately causing an obstruction without harming the patient was a far more complex task.

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duel served as a direct way to assess the acupuncture prowess of both parties involved.

of his mentees from Jetroina eagerly volunteered

myself for the acupuncture test,” he announced. “Do you find this acceptable,

his short stature and less–than–pleasing appearance, his keen interest in Caylie was evident, especially as his gaze lingered a bit too long on her. Sensing his unsettling stare, Caylie resolved to teach

agreed to his request, saying, Very well. I shall proceed

the room as Marley’s mentees, aware of the

of some renown in Jetroina’s

passion lay in acupuncture, which led him

his foundation in pain endurance should

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as her opponent’s subject was an unwise

smirk, offered Caylie the chance to choose her opponent’s subject. “I won’t take advantage of a young lady,” he said. “Please feel free to select someone from your side

for each contender to pick a participant from the other side for the acupuncture showdown. However, when Caylie refrained from choosing. Marley, displaying a bold sense of assurance, also decided not to select a participant from Caylie’s team. This move was seen

“I’ll be the one,” he

no objections, and Caylie,

without protest.

distance the duel from the association’s reputation. “Let it be known,” he stated coldly, “that