During the time when Yue Ding was receiving the acupuncture, Qin Liuxi took a short rest. Without any pretense, he also downed a bowl of ginseng and chicken soup, which made his complexion look less ghastly.
Acupuncture seems simple, but locating the acupoints accurately is crucial. In addition, a high degree of concentration is required when performing the needle technique. Treating paralysis like this is particularly draining on one's mental and physical energy. Without sufficient strength and vitality, one cannot properly complete the procedure.
That's why some doctors exhaust themselves after performing acupuncture – it's genuinely draining and demanding.
In extreme cases, it could even deplete one's vital energy, causing the practitioner to vomit blood after the procedure. Naturally, an acupuncture technique that drains and causes a doctor to spit blood must be incredibly complex and strenuous.
