Chapter 4: The Taiyi Divine Needle! A Cure Upon Use!
Ye Tian noticed his sister's shock and admiration and interrupted her fantasy:
"Big sister, stop dreaming. The spread of Snowflake Salt across the continent isn't happening."
"If the two great empires and the Spirit Hall discover the method to make Snowflake Salt, they'll definitely claim it for themselves."
"I'm just selling a bit here on the small shore of the East Sea, secretly building up strength."
"To sell salt on a large scale, we need to grow stronger first and have solid power."
Without power, possessing only the technology is like carrying a precious gem and walking past a band of thieves—it would be strange not to get robbed.
Ye Tian had no intention of becoming someone else's stepping stone.
Bibi Dong glanced at Ye Tian and smiled slightly:
"Who would've thought, my little brother is quite smart."
Ye Tian puffed up with pride and sat back next to his sister:
"Of course. My inventions aren't limited to just salt. There are plenty more that will make money. Sister, you'll have a great life in the future. No need to stay in the Spirit Hall as just an ordinary maid."
Hu Liena, sitting nearby, couldn't help but chuckle, but Bibi Dong shot her a glance, and she quickly stifled her laughter.
Yet, her giggle didn't escape Ye Tian's notice.
"Nana, why are you laughing? What I said will definitely come true."
"Of course, of course, Ye Tian, you'll definitely do it. I was actually laughing at myself—alone and pitiful. Unlike teacher, who has such a good little brother."
Hearing this, Ye Tian chuckled softly:
"Oh, that's all?"
"Since you're my sister's student, that makes you my friend too. The villa's huge—there's room for one more."
"Thanks, Ye Tian," Hu Liena nodded gratefully, sneaking a glance at him. What a kind-hearted guy.
As the three of them ate, the food on the table quickly disappeared.
"I'm full," Hu Liena said, rubbing her belly and laying back on the sofa.
Bibi Dong, being more reserved, simply reclined on her side to rest.
Ye Tian clapped his hands toward the door:
"Uncle Fu, could you help clean up the table?"
"Yes, young master," came an elderly voice from outside.
Soon, Uncle Fu, the butler, arrived and began tidying the table with care.
Ye Tian walked into his lab and disinfected his hands with alcohol.
He'd heard his sister suffered from headaches, and it was time to treat her.
After disinfecting, he returned to the sofa.
Looking at his sister's profile, Ye Tian twirled his fingers, and a golden Taiyi Divine Needle appeared in his hand.
Hu Liena, sensing the spirit power fluctuation beside her, immediately tensed.
She looked up to see Ye Tian holding a needle, staring at her teacher.
"Ye Tian, what are you doing to the teacher?"
"Of course, I'm treating my sister's headaches," Ye Tian said, a bit helpless at the sharpness in her tone.
He sighed inwardly—did Nana think he would harm his sister?
This was his sister, whom he cherished! How could he hurt her?
The Taiyi Divine Needle in his hand could be used for acupuncture, capable of curing all ailments.
However, using it drained his spirit power greatly, plunging him into a deep trance afterward.
Thus, he didn't use it lightly.
If not for treating his sister's headaches, he wouldn't have taken it out.
"Nana, don't worry. What ill intentions could my little brother have?" Bibi Dong massaged her temples and smiled softly.
Becoming someone's elder sister so suddenly was quite amusing.
As a Super Douluo, forget about Ye Tian—even ten Ye Tians could attack her, and she could crush them like ants.
Bibi Dong wasn't worried about Ye Tian attempting to harm her.
"Exactly, how could I have ill intentions? I care about my sister more than you," Ye Tian said, casting a glance at Hu Liena, feeling her animosity toward him.
At Bibi Dong's signal, Hu Liena fell silent, though her spirit power continued circulating, prepared to strike if Ye Tian made any suspicious moves.
Ye Tian stood up, focusing intently on his sister, the Taiyi Divine Needle dancing in his hand.
As he worked, he explained:
"This is my unique technique, Taiyi Profound Skill."
"Headaches are mostly caused by overexertion during cultivation or mental fatigue, leading to obstructed mental energy flow."
"You just need to insert a needle into the Yangbai, Hegu, and Shenting points, guide the mental energy with spirit power, and the headache will disappear."
Ye Tian spoke confidently, never pausing his actions.
With his thumb and index finger holding the needle, without blinking, he swiftly inserted it into his sister's face.
Three seconds later, the Taiyi Divine Needle dissipated into spirit energy, vanishing.
From the three acupuncture points, a drop of black blood oozed out.
Instantly, Bibi Dong felt a sudden clarity in her mind.
The previously foggy sensation was completely gone, and not only that—her mental energy had increased significantly.
Bibi Dong was secretly amazed. Ye Tian's martial spirit and unique skill were truly incredible.
Not only had her ailment been cured, but her mental energy had also been boosted.
Mental energy, after all, was far harder to cultivate than spirit power.
Bibi Dong had a secret—she possessed twin martial spirits.
To add spirit rings to both, her top priority was enhancing her mental energy.
She had scoured the Spirit Hall's archives but found no solution.
Yet, with just three of Ye Tian's needles, her mental energy had risen noticeably!
Wiping the sweat from his forehead, Ye Tian asked his sister:
"How do you feel now?"
Bibi Dong smiled, something she hadn't done in a long time:
"Little Tian, your skill is truly amazing. I feel completely better."
Hearing his sister's praise, Ye Tian felt a bit shy:
"You're my sister, no need to be so polite."
After a pause, he turned to Hu Liena:
"Your spirit power seems a bit unstable. It's not a problem in the short term, but over time, it could lead to hidden dangers that hinder your cultivation—or worse, cause a backlash."
Hu Liena was startled. How did Ye Tian know so accurately?
Her spirit power had indeed become unstable, due to rushing her breakthrough to Spirit Emperor.
Only she knew about this, yet Ye Tian had seen through it at a glance.
Seeing her surprise, Ye Tian held up the Taiyi Divine Needle:
"Nana, I'm not bragging, but on the Douluo Continent, if I claim my medical skills are second, no one dares say they're first!"
In his past life, he had been a top student of traditional Chinese medicine. Now, with the Taiyi Divine Needle as his martial spirit, he had reached the pinnacle of the Douluo Continent's medical field.
He had noticed Hu Liena's hidden illness the first time he saw her.
Thanks to the abilities granted by his Taiyi Divine Needle martial spirit, no illness could escape his eyes.
Ye Tian chuckled:
"If you don't trust me, I won't force you. But when you change your mind, you're always welcome to come to me."
"Who said I don't want treatment?" Hu Liena beckoned him over:
"You're right. I've been feeling my spirit power isn't quite stable."
Ye Tian approached her, arms crossed, smiling:
"Then call me 'big brother.' I can't help you for free."
Hu Liena pouted, feeling exasperated:
"I'm older than you. I didn't object when you called me 'little sister,' wasn't that enough?"
"Then no treatment," Ye Tian snapped his fingers, and the Taiyi Divine Needle appeared in his hand again, swaying slightly as he squinted at her:
"This needle is precious, you know."
Who doesn't have a little temper?
Even though Nana was his sister's student, being called 'big brother' was non-negotiable.
(End of chapter)