The Guardian's Sword

Chapter 12

 Sean was expressionless. He inserted them as casually as he ate and drank. As his hands went up and down, the silver needles in his hands were already inserted into Old Master Larson’s acupoints. Hugo and Homer looked at the silver needles on Old Master Larson with fear. With his limited knowledge of acupuncture, Greg could tell Sean’s technique was perfect! However, it only took him less than half a minute to do what others might need an hour to complete! Thump! Sean flicked his finger. The nine silver needles seemed to come alive and vibrate nonstop. “Hsss!” “It’s really… it really is Asclepius Nine Needles Acupuncture!” Greg was dumbfounded and could not help exclaiming. Sean turned to look at Greg and said indifferently, “You have a good eye.” “Yes! Yes!” Greg’s face turned red. He immediately shut his mouth and dared not speak anymore. His eyes fixed on Sean’s palm, wondering if he could learn a thing or two. However, Sean was too fast. He was so fast it was hard to see. Five minutes later, with a wave of Sean’s hand, he had retrieved the nine silver needles. “Old Master Larson, how do you feel?” Sean asked lightly as he slowly put the needle box away. “Whew!” Old Master Larson, who had kept his eyes closed, let out a long breath. Then Homer realized Old Master Larson’s face was covered with sweat at some point.  It was not too hot, but Old Master Larson was sweating like he was under the rain. His sweat was not transparent. It seemed to be cloudy. “Amazing! Relaxing!” “It’s better than a sauna!” Old Master Larson wiped his sweat and felt relaxed. It was as if he was instantly more than ten years younger. “Thank you, Mr. Lennon!” Homer was happy and immediately thanked Sean as he clasped his