Chapter 362 Acupuncture Duel
In traditional medicine, pain was believed to have two primary causes: pain due to malnutrition and
Pam due to stagnation.
Pain due to malnutrition was characterized by an imbnce in the body’s nutrients, immune system,
energy, and blood. This imbnce would result in difort as the organs and meridians were
deprived of essential nourishment and moisture.
On the other hand, pain due to stagnation urred when the flow of energy and blood through the
meridians was hindered.
Marley’s proposed acupuncture duel focused on pain due to stagnation.
By strategically cing needles at specific acupoints on the body, one could intentionally disrupt the
flow of nutrients and immune system within the meridians, causing pain. This method not only tested
the participants knowledge of acupuncture points but also their skill in manipting the body’s energy
flow.
Sessfully causing such disruption required expertiseparable to that of an acupuncture master.
While it was rtively straightforward to use acupuncture to relieve blockages and promote the smooth
flow of nutrients and immune system, deliberately causing an obstruction without harming the patient
was a far moreplex task.
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duel served as a direct way to assess the acupuncture prowess of both parties involved.
As Marley finished exining the rules of the duel, one of his mentees from Jetroina eagerly
volunteered to be Caylie’s subject.
“I offer myself for the acupuncture test,” he announced. “Do you find this eptable, Ms. White?”
Despite his short stature and less–than–pleasing appearance, his keen interest in Caylie was evident,
especially as his gaze lingered a bit too long on her. Sensing his unsettling stare, Caylie resolved to
teach him a lesson through the art of acupuncture.
She agreed to his request, saying, Very well. I shall proceed with your acupuncture shortly.”
Muffledughter filled the room as Marley’s mentees, aware of the Jetroinian’s renowned resilience,
anticipated the uing challenge.
Trained from a young age by his father, a figure of some renown in Jetroina’s endurance circles, the
man had developed a notable tolerance for pain.
However, his true passiony in acupuncture, which led him to seek tutge under Marley in Kepraria.
Despite his iplete training, his foundation in pain endurance should not be underestimated.
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Chapter 362 Acupuncture Duel
Choosing him as her opponent’s subject was an unwise decision on Caylie’s part.
Marley, barely concealing his smirk, offered Caylie the chance to choose her opponent’s subject. “I
won’t take advantage of a youngdy,” he said. “Please feel free to select someone from your side as
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The original n was for each contender to pick a participant from the other side for the acupuncture
showdown. However, when Caylie refrained from choosing. Marley, disying a bold sense of
assurance, also decided not to select a participant from Caylie’s team. This move was seen as a strong
statement of confidence in his own abilities.
Emrys, seizing the moment, stepped forward with a friendly grin. “I’ll be the one,” he offered, positioning
himself as Marley’s subject.
Marley expressed no objections, and Caylie, too, epted this arrangement
without protest.
Axel, however, was quick to distance the duel from the association’s reputation. “Let it be known,” he
stated coldly, “that this duel is a personal matter and in no way reflects upon our Chanaca Traditional
Medicine Association.”
His intention was clear: to separate the association from the duel, especially from Caylie, to avoid any
potential fallout if Caylie did not emerge victorious, which Marley might then use to discredit the
Chanaea Traditional Medicine Association.
Reuben nodded in agreement, appreciating Axel’s foresight.
Yet. Marley couldn’t resist taunting Axel, reminding him of his previous defeat. “Silence, loser,” he
scoffed. “Do you not remember your defeat at my hands?”
Axel’s face flushed with a mix of embarrassment and anger, visibly shaken by the jibe.
Nevertheless, the focus returned to Caylie and Marley as they prepared for the duel.
Marley, smirking, motioned for Caylie to begin. “Go ahead, Ms. White.”
“Well then, I won’t waste any time.”
Unfazed by the dramatics, Caylie chose a needle and delicately inserted it into the acupoint on the
Jetroinian man’s arm.
Contrary to expectations, the man appeared to enjoy the sensation, his reaction verging on the
inappropriate.
It was evident that his willingness to volunteer had less to do with acupuncture and more to do with his
desire to be close to Caylie, enthralled by her beauty and the allure of her presence.