134: Chapter 134 Chen Qing as a needle, 108 needles
Li Yu was focused, completely unaffected by the reactions of those around him.
He supported the Blazing Fire Crow, with needles stuck into it and demon cores suspended at the tips of the needles, holding the position perfectly still.
Wisps of flame flowed through the silver needles, transforming into blood to replenish the body's loss; its breathing gradually became distinct, and a spark of life returned to its eyes.
Upon regaining consciousness, the Blazing Fire Crow felt the discomfort caused by the silver needles and immediately wanted to release flames to clear its acupoints, shaking the needles off.
"Don't move, it's not done yet." Li Yu reminded it at the right moment.
Hearing his words, a feeling different from its reliance on Breeders surged up in the Blazing Fire Crow; the flames it was about to release receded, and it let out a well-behaved chirp.
【The Blazing Fire Crow perceives the host's rescue, its gratitude surges, cultivation value +500.】
Li Yu's eyes lit up.
This deal: zero cost, high income.
A steady profit.
The people present didn't know what Li Yu was thinking; seeing the joy on his face, they assumed he was happy about saving a beast and admired him all the more.
After all, not every Breeder could treat someone else's beast with the same care as their own.
Only Li Yu, only him...
Seriously, I (we) am moved to tears.
Wu Guifang was also startled by Li Yu's sudden joy; in a daze, she seemed to recall a sentence her teacher had told her when she first became a Breeder:
"Tend to others' beasts as you would your own; love others' demons as you would your own."
Could it be that there really is a Breeder capable of treating other people's beasts with the same care and concern as their own?
How is that possible...
While she was dazed, Li Yu had already finished the Blazing Fire Crow's treatment.
He removed the silver needles, handed the demon core to the Blazing Fire Crow to hold in its claws, then passed the Blazing Fire Crow to Yang Juan, and immediately walked toward the Sky-Shattering Fire Dragon.
Everyone's heart skipped a beat, and they followed him.
Rongrong, Zhanlang, and the others, as well as Liu Zhanxing, hoped that Li Yu would work another miracle and save the Sky-Shattering Fire Dragon, which was in the most dire condition, just as he had saved the Blazing Fire Crow.
Wu Guifang also followed; she wanted to see what kind of methods Li Yu would use to treat such a massive beast.
Li Yu walked toward the Sky-Shattering Fire Dragon; as he approached, the blood on the ground quickly submerged his ankles, and each step produced a sticky "squelch" sound.
Chen Qing followed behind, feeling the discomfort under her feet as well; she frowned slightly, said nothing, and continued forward.
"Chen Qing, stay here. Wait until I've seen clearly, then come help me."
Li Yu suddenly raised his hand to stop Chen Qing, then walked forward alone.
Chen Qing watched, did not refuse, and stood there quietly.
She could be very obedient too.
The condition of the Sky-Shattering Fire Dragon was slightly worse than when Li Yu had first arrived; not a drop of blood could flow from its body, its aura was growing weaker, and even the sound of its heartbeat was so faint it was almost non-existent.
Li Yu didn't treat it immediately; instead, he flicked his hands, and fragments of golden light drifted and scattered, covering the Sky-Shattering Fire Dragon. His movements were fast, and the golden light covered it quickly.
High-Rank Spirit Probing Hand!
The Sky-Shattering Fire Dragon was too large for silver needles to be effective, and its massive size made it impossible for Li Yu to see its meridians and acupoints. He had to understand its condition in every aspect to know how to proceed.
As the golden light spread, Li Yu's Mental Energy drained rapidly, his face turned pale at a visible rate, and fine beads of sweat quickly covered his face, dripping from his chin into the pool of blood.
Song Jiang, Doll Girl, and the others watched with deep emotion.
Zhang Erniu was moved to tears, letting out soft sobs.
Liu Zhanxing nodded slightly. Li Yu's serious attitude toward the beast earned his high approval. He had already decided that once this turmoil passed, he would spend every penny he had to hire Li Yu for a treatment.
That wasn't enough.
With so many beasts needing treatment in the City Defense Bureau every year, it would be better to give the work to Li Yu than to those stuck-up guys.
Same level, higher skill, and even the service attitude was firmly in the "feeling of home" category.
Chen Qing watched with a frown, wanting to help but unable to do anything, so she could only stand there unhappily, waiting for Li Yu's next order.
She had said she could be very obedient.
And now she was.
Wu Guifang looked at Li Yu with a complex expression, marveling at this guy's dedication, while inwardly asking herself—could it really be because he was young that he held such great sincerity toward treating beasts?
If he continued to use the Spirit Probing Hand like this, wouldn't it cause permanent damage to his Mental Energy?
Is this really worth it?
Soon, the golden light covering the Sky-Shattering Fire Dragon shattered and dissipated. Li Yu withdrew his hands and panted heavily.
"Are you tired?" Chen Qing asked.
She still hadn't listened to Li Yu; she appeared behind him as if teleporting, supporting the drenched Li Yu, her feet stepping into the bloody mud as well.
"I'm okay," Li Yu said. "I need your help."
"Tell me."
"I'll name a spot, and you attack that spot. Use enough force to penetrate the skin and muscle without damaging the bones. Can you do that?"
Li Yu turned his head to ask.
The earlier Spirit Probing Hand had allowed Li Yu to map out the Sky-Shattering Fire Dragon's acupoints, but the beast's defense was too high, making ordinary treatment methods ineffective, and ordinary people couldn't even touch it.
He needed someone who could reach it, possessed great strength, had precise aim, and would listen to him.
Chen Qing was the best candidate.
However... he wasn't sure just how strong Chen Qing was. Could she really handle something far beyond what an ordinary person could do?
Chen Qing looked at the Sky-Shattering Fire Dragon and nodded calmly: "I can."
A flash of surprise crossed Li Yu's eyes, then he smiled: "Alright, go into the air and follow my commands."
"Okay."
Chen Qing leaped up, jumped into the high air, and landed steadily on the back of the Sky-Shattering Fire Dragon.
"First point: the right side of the neck, directly below the darkest spot." Li Yu commanded.
The next second, Chen Qing moved.
Her figure vanished, and then with a "boom," the spot Li Yu described on the right side of the Sky-Shattering Fire Dragon's neck buckled, the surrounding muscles vibrated, shaking off countless blood scabs.
"Whoa!!!" Song Jiang exclaimed.
Chen Danian and Yang Juan widened their eyes, looking as if they had seen a ghost.
"My goodness! That's too strong!" Doll Girl shouted excitedly.
Zhang Erniu stared blankly at the scene; her contract link made her feel the Sky-Shattering Fire Dragon's pain.
But beyond the shock, the group's confusion also emerged.
"What is she doing?"
"The Sky-Shattering Fire Dragon is already in such a bad state; if she keeps hitting it, won't she beat it to death?"
"Should we ask..."
The few of them exchanged sentences in hushed tones, afraid of disturbing Li Yu.
Hearing this, a flash of disdain crossed Wu Guifang's eyes, and she said: "How ignorant. Li Yu is using that young girl as a silver needle, using the attacks to stimulate the acupoints. Don't talk nonsense if you don't understand!"
She didn't notice at all that her way of addressing Li Yu had changed from "young man" to "Li Yu".
Song Jiang and the others were snapped at, but their confusion was cleared up.
The treatment continued.
"Second point," Li Yu said, "the right wing, directly below the end of the third bone, where there is a protrusion."
Chen Qing continued her actions, delivering a flying kick that landed on the wing, kicking the Sky-Shattering Fire Dragon until it rolled onto its side.
"Third point: the inner side of the right thigh, at a piece of scale shattered into a triangle."
"Boom!"
"Fourth point: the inner side of the left thigh, the same position..."
"Boom..."
"Fifth point..."
"Boom, boom, boom, boom..."
From their initial awkwardness, Li Yu and Chen Qing gradually became more in sync; one spoke, the other acted, and their movements became increasingly smooth.
In just a few minutes, one hundred and eight strikes were all landed.
Everyone looked at Li Yu.
The "108 Needles" had been completed.
So, what next?