The physician, completely absorbed in his work and paying no heed to the outside world, went about laying out his instruments and sterilizing the equipment before stepping forward. "You need not be nervous, My Lord," he said. "The medicine has already taken effect; it shouldn't hurt as usual."
Xu Ci's gaze remained utterly fixed and motionless.
The physician threaded the needle, passed it over a flame, steadied Xu Ci's wrist, and carefully guided it into place, finding the exact spot.
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