Cherished By Seven Sisters by Melvin Houle

Chapter 364 On The Brink Of Defeat

With a hint of pride, he added, “The reason I continue to practice medicine, despite my years, is because my mentor has entrusted me with his vast knowledge of acupuncture.

The mention of the Seven Stings from Hell and the Needle of Life and Death, techniques on the verge of being lost to time, elicited a collective gasp from the crowd.

The implication that Caylie could master such rare and complex techniques sparked a flurry of questions about her true identity and background.

Axel, in particular, was stunned by the revelation.

Among those present, his understanding of acupuncture was unmatched, making him acutely aware of the monumental significance of these techniques.

The emergence of these peculiar acupuncture techniques signified a seismic shift in the landscape of acupuncture, marking a groundbreaking moment in the field’s history.

In the critical moment following Caylie’s placement of the tenth needle, the Jetroinian subject was visibly overwhelmed by pain, his entire body shaking uncontrollably.

His face contorted in sheer agony, a vivid testament to the intense discomfort he was enduring. Regret consumed him as he internally lamented his decision to participate as the subject in this acupuncture showdown.

“Mr. Shaw…. I… I can’t bear it any longer, he bellowed, his voice filled with torment, indicating his readiness to admit defeat. His declaration of surrender was a desperate attempt to escape the unbearable pain.

concession, Marley’s voice boomed through the room. “Hold on, this next needle

voice was unmistakable, revealing

acutely aware that following the standard procedure for this final needle

be defeated here today?

to insert the tenth needle, he chose to target the most agonizing acupoint on the human body, increasing

firmly adhered to the rule that needles must not penetrate

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The Brink Or Defeat

this crucial moment, Marley abandoned caution.

must take this risk.

golden needle two inches deep, concealing the extra depth by retracting it one and a half inches. His technique was flawlessly executed, leaving no trace of his audacious deviation

have been unbearable, causing convulsions and

showed no signs of agony. His face remained calm, without even the slightest

pain? Or perhaps his response

had become

to apply the needle–the reverse version of the Needle of Ninth Revival, the eleventh