Chapter 11 Threads Of Life And Light

• The morning light filtered through the healer’s hut, casting intricate patterns on the floor. Xueya sat cross-legged, her acupuncture needles laid out meticulously on a silk cloth. Elder Harkan observed her with keen interest, his eyes reflecting a thirst for knowledge.
• "These needles," Harkan began, "they channel energy through the body?"
• Xueya nodded, selecting a needle. "Yes, they interact with the body's meridians—pathways through which life energy, or Qi, flows. By stimulating specific points, we can restore balance and promote healing."