Chapter 147: The Stolen Gold Case

Chapter 147: The Extraction Procedure

This was Zhu Yanyi’s first "Extraction Procedure," a name she had coined herself. She categorized the surgical techniques she had learned into five aspects: Extraction, Cutting, Insertion, Delivery, and Gifting. Among these, Extraction was the simplest. For a pure Western doctor, removing the eleven shrapnel fragments from Old Man Yun’s body would have been extremely difficult. However, for Zhu Yanyi, who understood ancient Chinese and Western medicine, it was a very simple minor surgery.

First, Zhu Yanyi used her special ability to pinpoint the exact locations of the eleven shrapnel fragments inside Old Man Yun’s body. She focused on one spot, then picked up a specially crafted silver needle and quickly inserted it to fix the area. These silver needles were custom-made by Yan Aohan based on Zhu Yanyi’s specific needs; no one else could use them.

Once the needle fixed the spot, Zhu Yanyi gave a slight push with her hand. In reality, she used her special ability to push gently. The fixed area bulged up slightly. Zhu Yanyi then took her scalpel and made a tiny incision, followed by a flick of the silver needle. With a soft pop, a piece of shrapnel sprang out.

"Grandpa Yao," Zhu Yanyi said to Old Man Yao, "please use the water I prepared earlier to clean Grandpa Yun’s wound and bandage it. I will continue with the next extraction."

Old Man Yao stepped forward to assist. Zhu Yanyi worked very fast. Although she was a tiny child, she was extremely serious about her medical skills. Fortunately, everyone present was quiet and respectful. Otherwise, they would have been shocked by her commanding presence. Even without others around, her intense focus had already surprised the few people watching.

Zhu Yanyi’s hands moved swiftly, removing one fragment every two minutes. Old Man Yao struggled to keep up with the cleaning and bandaging. Fortunately, Yan Aohan was there. He joined in, with Old Man Yao cleaning the incisions and Yan Aohan applying the bandages. This way, they finally matched Zhu Yanyi’s pace.

It took less than thirty minutes to remove all eleven fragments. By the time Old Man Yao and Yan Aohan finished cleaning and bandaging, only forty minutes had passed. Zhu Yanyi then poured a drop of Spirit Spring water from an orchid-patterned porcelain bottle. Just that single drop filled the entire space with a wave of spiritual energy.

Yan Aohan and Old Man Yun’s eyes narrowed slightly. They recognized this as an absolute treasure, though they did not know exactly what it was. Looking at Zhu Yanyi, their feelings were complex. They were glad that they had no greedy hearts; otherwise, possessing such a treasure would have been a curse.

While pouring the drop, Zhu Yanyi secretly observed their expressions. She saw only slight surprise at her having such a treasure, but not a trace of greed. Her risk was worth it. She had done this for a reason. She could see that Old Man Yun was a person of significant background. Having such a person as a protector would be beneficial and harmless to her and her family. She did not need her to do anything specific; she only wanted her to remember this kindness. First, she needed to test their character. She had sworn before the Azure Sovereign Qingdi and made a promise to Guanyin: she would treat anyone with good character.

Regardless of how they acted outside, at least towards her, they showed no greed. That was enough. Pretending not to notice their reactions, she dropped the Spirit Spring water into the already boiled herbal medicine and handed it to Old Man Yun. Without any hesitation, Old Man Yun took it and drank it in one gulp.