Chapter 4 Revival from the Dead

• Because ...
• The path traced by Michael's two fingers on Sally's body aligned precisely with the course of the body's vital meridians!
• Vital meridians regulate the flow of energy and blood, balancing the yin and yang forces of the five elements!
• They function like reservoirs and canals, nourishing the twelve primary meridians!
• The study of meridians is extensive and profound; the deeper one delves, the more miraculous it appears!
• Cedric had devoted decades to studying alternative medicine but would never claim to fully comprehend vital meridians.
• He hadn't expected this young man to grasp them!
• And Michael seemed even more knowledgeable than he was!
• Nevertheless, Cedric shook his head.
• Even if someone understood vital meridians, what good would it do?
• The girl was already dead. Could she truly be revived?
• But as Michael's fingers moved, Cedric's demeanor grew serious.
• "Bring the cupping jars!" Michael commanded suddenly.
• Cedric handed over the prepared cupping jars and alcohol.
• To Cedric's surprise, Michael only took the cupping jars, leaving the alcohol untouched.
• It was common knowledge that cupping required alcohol to create a vacuum inside the jars, allowing them to adhere to the body.
• As Cedric stood perplexed, Michael firmly pressed the mouth of the cupping jar against Sally's body, swinging it up and down in the air before swiftly applying it.
• Cedric couldn't help but widen his eyes.
• "Cough! Cough!"
• At that moment, Sally suddenly coughed twice before slipping back into unconsciousness.
• "She's alive!?"
• Cedric's voice trembled as he asked Michael, "Young man ... do you have knowledge of Taoist medicine?"
• Michael nodded subtly.
• Cedric sighed deeply. "I suspected as much! In ancient texts, I read about Taoist medicine employing cupping, much like what you've demonstrated ... "
• He addressed Michael respectfully, "Alternative medicine stems from the Book of Changes, is rooted in Taoism, and manifests through healing. Legend has it that Taoist medicine can even revive the dead, possessing inexplicable abilities. Yet Taoist medicine has been lost for nearly a century ...
• "I never imagined I would encounter a successor of Taoist medicine. It's a profound honor. Might I know your name?
• Michael gestured dismissively, "I'm Michael Shephard."
• Suddenly, Michael recalled something and cautioned, "While I understand Taoist medicine, Dr. Mckinney, I trust you'll keep this confidential."
• Upon receiving the ancestral teachings of Taoist medicine, Michael had experienced visions.
• He faintly sensed that the challenges his family had endured over the past century, including the near-extinction when he was six, might be linked to Taoist medicine. Now that he had inherited this knowledge, caution was prudent until he fully comprehended its implications.
• Cedric was mildly surprised but quickly grasped the situation.
• According to ancient records, practitioners of Taoist medicine, despite their remarkable healing abilities, often maintained a reclusive and enigmatic presence.
• He bowed respectfully. "Mr. Shephard, rest assured. I swear to keep this a secret!"
• Just then, Michael's phone rang.
• Seeing the caller's name, Michael clenched his teeth and answered.
• Immediately, Sophia's chilly voice rang out. "Michael, what's going on your end? The money has been transferred to you already. It's your sister undergoing surgery, not you. Once you've sorted everything out, come over! Have you forgotten what today is?"
• Michael suddenly remembered. Today marked the seventieth birthday celebration of Sophia's grandmother, Tina Woodstock. Amid his frantic efforts to secure funds, he had completely overlooked it.
• Yet, a profound sense of sorrow engulfed Michael's heart.
• Sophia, just moments ago, you were enjoying yourself with another man, even instructing him to tell me to file for divorce.
• And now you're calling, inviting me to join the celebration?