Chapter 574

But acupuncture was different. Even if it did not cure Alfred, at least it would not kill him. Alfred closed his eyes obediently. A moment later, he felt a slight tingling pain in both wrists. He then heard a cool and firm voice. "Someone help lift his shirt." Since Alfred could not move his wrists, Jude stepped in to assist. Soon, Alfred felt mild pinpricks at several points on his chest. The sensation was not intense, so he found the pain bearable. The living room fell completely silent. Perhaps even Asher and the others were impressed by Yolanda's skilled technique, as no one made a sound. Shortly after, Yolanda had placed needles at a few key acupoints on Alfred's body. She glanced at the wall clock, then removed the first two silver needles she had inserted. Ten minutes later, she removed the remaining needles one after another. "That's it?" Asher stared incredulously as Yolanda sterilized her needles and carefully packed them back into their cloth case. He could not hel