Chapter 2228 by Marina Vittori
An Understated Dominance
Auroraâs eyes widened in shock. She touched the blood on her face and looked over at Alicia on the bed, who was coughing up blood.
Kenan and Brian were equally shocked by the sudden turn of events. No one anticipated that after drinking the Enigma Mist, Aliciaâs condition would deteriorate.
âDr. Quake! What⦠Whatâs going on?â Brian asked anxiously.
âDr. Quake! You assured us that the Enigma Mist would bring my sister back from the brink. Why is she coughing up blood now?â Aurora was frantic.
âDonât worry. Itâs just a minor setback. Let me check her again,â Kenan reassured them.
He quickly approached Alicia to take her pulse and frowned. âThis is unexpected. Her pulse is weak, and her blood circulation is poor.
âThese symptoms suggest poisoning. The Enigma Mist should have detoxified her. But why isnât it working?
The Enigma Mist was supposed to cure any poison and extend life. Just a sip should have stabilized Aliciaâs condition. But this unforeseen reaction left him perplexed.
âDr. Quake, whatâs going on with my sister? Do you truly have the ability to cure her?â Auroraâs expression was a mix of anxiety and fear.
A moment ago, Alicia was fine. But after Kenan removed the silver needles and fed her the medicine, her condition worsened. It raised Auroraâs doubts about Kenanâs medical skills.
âOf course. I can.â Kenan took a deep breath and said calmly, âAlthough the Enigma Mist didnât have the desired effect, I have other methods to remove the toxins from her body.â
âWhatever it takes, just cure my sister first!â Aurora urged.
âDonât worry. My acupuncture technique is highly regarded in the martial world. Handling this case of mild poisoning is a breeze,â Kenan said confidently.
Being known as a miracle doctor wasnât without reason. If the Enigma Mist didnât work, he would use silver needles to remove the poison.
âAurora, donât worry. With Dr. Quake here, everything will be fine. Just stay calm and donât distract him,â Brian said.
Aurora nodded upon hearing that. Though anxious, she managed to keep her emotions in check.
âSanny, bring the silver needles.â Kenan stretched out his hand.
His disciple swiftly understood the gesture. He retrieved a packet of silver needles from the medical kit and laid them out before Kenan.
With a flick of his wrist, Kenan had three needles between his fingers. Then, he precisely inserted them into Aliciaâs shoulders and chest.
âHold her up,â Kenan commanded.
Aurora didnât hesitate. She quickly propped the unconscious Alicia into a sitting position with her back facing Kenan.
âPay attention. This technique is called the Styx Passage,â Kenan remarked.
He flicked his wrist as five silver needles appeared between his fingers. The needles shot out and hit Aliciaâs neck, back, and waist with precision.
âAgain!â he said as he sent five more needles flying toward Alicia.
Every needle hit its mark, which showcased Kenanâs mastery of the technique. Such skill couldnât be attained without decades of practice.
âBreakthrough!â
After the needles were in place, Kenan used his index and middle fingers to press firmly on the midline of Aliciaâs back.
Her body convulsed, and she suddenly spat out a mouthful of dark, clotted blood. It splattered on the wall.
With that, her spasming body gradually returned to normal. Even her lips, once pale, started regaining color.
âMost of the toxins in her body have been cleared out. Keep feeding her the tonic, and I believe sheâll be fine soon,â Kenan said. He wiped the sweat from his forehead, and he looked somewhat tired.
Despite the impressive display, the technique drained him significantly, and it left him with barely any true energy. It would take him at least a few days to recover.
If it hadnât been necessary, he wouldnât have resorted to using the Styx Passage technique. However, for now, the results seem promising.
âAs expected of Dr. Quake. Youâre incredible!â Brian gave him a thumbs- up.
He praised, âIâve heard about the Styx Passage technique-how itâs said to perform miracles and even bring the dead back to life. Seeing it demonstrated today, it absolutely lives up to its reputation!â
âBringing the dead back to life might be an overstatement. But as long as the patient is still breathing, I can cure them,â Kenan said with a proud smile.
âYouâre too modest. If it werenât for you, Alicia might not have made it through today.â Brian clasped his hands together and looked at him in admiration.
âDr. Quake, is she really going to be okay?â Aurora frowned as she looked at Alicia, who was still unconscious.
Aliciaâs complexion had improved slightly. But her breathing and pulse remained faint and showed no signs of improvement.
âWhat? You donât trust my medical skills?â Kenan sounded displeased.
He put his hand behind his back and continued, âIâve been in the martial world for so many years. Thereâs never been a disease I couldnât cure.
âI can assure you that as soon as she takes another sip of the Enigma Mist, sheâll wake up immediately. If you donât believe me, try it yourself!â