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.

could fully articulate his concession, Marley’s voice boomed through the room. “Hold on, this next

in Marley’s voice was unmistakable, revealing

Emrys and poised to place the tenth, was acutely aware that following the standard procedure for this final needle

I be defeated

unacceptable to him. Thus, as he prepared to insert the tenth needle, he chose to target the most agonizing acupoint on the human body, increasing the

needles must not penetrate deeper than half an inch, fearing serious

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crucial moment, Marley abandoned

Marley thought, I must take this risk.

concealing the extra depth by retracting it one and a half inches. His technique

any ordinary person, the pain would have been unbearable, causing convulsions and an involuntary collapse.

of agony. His face

pain? Or perhaps his response time exceeds

situation had become highly unfavorable for

as she declared, “It’s my turn to apply the needle–the reverse