Chapter 21

On the way back to Harmony Medical Centre, it was clear that Clive was practically glowing with excitement as if he'd just won the lottery. His pride was palpable in his words and actions. The senior physicians traveling with him exchanged curious glances, wondering what had happened in the estate that could elicit such joy from Clive. It wasn't long before Clive recounted the events, and the room erupted in astonishment. "The Five Elements Acupuncture? Mr. Walsh Senior, you can't be serious!" "It's impossible! That technique has been lost for ages! The book documenting it was destroyed long ago—there's no way it still exists!" "Exactly, Mr. Walsh Senior! You must have been mistaken!" Clive fell silent. "I was not mistaken! The Five Elements Acupuncture—its purpose is to draw out poison! I'm not senile; I know what I saw!" he retorted, gesturing emphatically toward his eyes. "I have sharp eyes, and I witnessed it myself!" Their skepticism began to wane. Eyes full of curiosity,