Cherished By Seven Sisters by Melvin Houle

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In her usual soft and gentle tone, Caylie spoke with a diplomatic air. “Chanaea has always been known for its hospitality and friendship. We never resort to extreme measures. Every foreigner who has visited our lands has returned with stories of our kindness and approachability. I, too, will administer your acupuncture with the utmost gentleness.”

“Ah–The Jetroinian man’s head throbbed with searing pain, as if his very soul was being torn apart.

The moment the eleventh needle pierced his skin, he fell into unconsciousness, abruptly ending the needle match.

In total, Caylie had used eleven needles.

Marley’s expression darkened considerably as he protested, “Wait, I haven’t used my eleventh needle yet. It’s premature to discuss victory or defeat.”

He held onto the hope that his eleventh needle could make Emrys faint, potentially salvaging a draw in the competition between the two sides.

Losing is not an option I’m willing to consider!

The sight of the Easterner collapsing brought overwhelming joy to Reuben and the others.

We won!

Their elation exceeded expectations. Caylie’s effortless victory over Marley, the formidable Golden Needle Ghostly Hands, showcased her true mastery of acupuncture.

Since the incident years ago, when Axel fell to Marley, the Chanaea Traditional Medicine Association had carried a heavy burden of unease.

his boastful press conference recounting his victory over Axel, had only worsened their discomfort.

had emphasized the ease of his win, portraying Axel, the supposed acupuncture master, as no match

situation, Marley had expanded his mentorship, with eager acupuncture enthusiasts from around the world

Chanaca

lost, no amount of rhetoric could

but this time,

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festered within the hearts of the members of the Chanaea Traditional Medicine Association

they had

match between Marley and Caylie, the association members had been eager to distance themselves from

reiterated, “My eleventh needle has yet to be placed. It’s premature to discuss

he used certain tricks, just as he had

one.

of energy emanated

the needles was a distinctive move of the Golden Needle Ghostly

to the life energy harnessed by cultivators, although not identical.

result of the original technique passed down from Chanaea to Kepraria. However, Keprarians had only partially mastered the technique, causing Marley to lose a

draw in this needle