Evening at Halig Haven. Sophia was eating her dinner while telling her parents everything that had happened. “Dad Mom, I'm telling you that man was so amazing. Just two flicks of his wrist and all the bad guys were killed!” Sophia described the situation eagerly. She even acted out a scene for her parents. “Really? I never thought that a small place like East city would have such a talented young man. I would like to meet him one day.” Her mother Diana Lee smiled affectionately at her daughter. Her father Martin Patel banged on the table. “Hmph! How dare you disobey me! Haven’t I warned you? Do not go out and explore without permission! You were lucky that nothing terrible had happened. If you weren’t you could have died today!” “Dad, it's just an accident. Those bad people were too sneaky. They poisoned and attacked us when we weren’t prepared and that’s why Ava fell into their trap. Otherwise no one could have hurt me!” Sophia pouted. “In the martial arts world winning is ev
“I just told you that the Auric root would not be able to cure Sophia of her disease. However I am able to do just that” Henry promised. “Can you cure her? And why should I trust you?” Henry was starting to get on Martin’s nerves. This rascal did not know his place. Did he think he could do as he pleased just because he had saved his daughter once?“Has your daughter been suffering from chills ever since she was young and does she get a terrible bout of viral infection every month or so?” “So what if she does?” Martin raised his brows. “That’s because Sophia has GlacierMortis. Over the years a deadly venom has formed within her body and the venom can only be temporarily suppressed by medication. However, that will not eradicate the disease from within her. To do so we will need to take a different approach by improving her circulation and thus raising her metabolism” Henry expounded. “Hah! Utter rubbish! GlacierMortis? That sounds downright ridiculous and I’ve never even heard of
When they heard that it was the Patels they were helping out they figured that the opportunity for their big break had come. Everyone knew the Patels‘ status. If they could cure Shelia of whatever disease she had they would not only make a name for themselves but they would also make acquaintances with the Patels.By then not only would they have gained fame and earned favor from the Patels but they would even walk away with a huge sum of money. Of course they were going to go for it! However when they eagerly went in to check on Sophia’s condition one by one their brows furrowed and a troubled look took over their faces. They realized that whatever Sophia was suffering from was indeed strange. She was icy cold all over with cold air coming off her. It was beyond anything they’d ever seen or heard. For a brief moment nobody dared to take any action. “Doctors there are so many of you here please don’t tell me that there’s nothing any of you can do?” Martin grimaced at them. “Wel
But the fact was that the pill he gave them proved to have phenomenal effects so he was curious as to where he got the pill from. “Ava listen to your Uncle Martin. Sophia’s condition is of utmost importance. We should get him here to see what information he is able to provide us” Diana urged. “Alright.” Ava nodded reluctantly. Over at the Medical Center Henry made himself a pot of tea when he got back. He poured a cup for himself and another for Jonathan. Jonathan took his tea respectfully. Henry and Jonathan had known each other for years but they had never had tea together before. “Mister Brown didn’t you say that you need the Auric root? Have you given up on it already?” Jonathan asked curiously when he saw how laid back Henry was. “Of course not! I’m just waiting for the right opportunity.” Henry sipped on his tea. “The right opportunity?” Jonathan found it difficult to understand what Henry was implying. “According to what I observed yesterday. Sophia will be experiencin
“How is it? Can you cure her?” Martin asked skeptically. “It’s a bit tricky but I can do it.” Henry nodded. “Alright then I’ll let you have a go. But bear in mind if anything happens to my daughter I’ll see that you pay for it severely!” Martin threatened. “Don’t worry I know what I’m doing.” Just as Henry took out a needle and was about to apply it a roar sounded at the door. “Hold it!” “Stop whatever you’re doing!” The voice bellowed. Owen Reed strode in imposingly and shouted “Uncle Martin we do not know this man! We cannot let him put Sophia’s life at risk!” “I understand that you’re worried for Sophia, Owen. But we do not have any better alternatives now. He is our only hope.” Martin shook his head. “Who says we have not got any better alternatives? See who I brought!” Owen gestured dramatically and directed everyone’s attention to the entrance. In came a podgy old man dressed in a loose green robe. He made his way confidently. “Dr. Oliver?” There was an instant uproar
He then took out several needles and swiftly inserted them into Sophia’s skin on her nape her navel below her knees on the base of her feet and on her back. His movements were so swift and executed with such ease and skill that his audience was left in awe. By the time his needles were all in place wisps of cold air slowly came out of Sophia’s limbs. “And for the last one!” Oliver produced a needle that was thicker and longer than the rest and inserted it straight on top of Sophia’s head. Soon a great deal of mist emerged from all over Sophia’s skin. For a brief moment everyone in the room was surrounded by an eerie chill. “Alright the coldness is now expelled. It won’t be long now before the patient comes around” Oliver declared confidently. “No wonder you’re a world–renowned miracle healer. Your acupuncture therapy is just plain magical!” Martin exclaimed excitedly. His gloom and anxiety from earlier on were swept away in an instant. “That’s right! With Dr. Oliver around an
“Buddy please try your best to save her. No matter what the outcome is, we can take it!” Diana looked at him with resoluteness, her mind made up and ready to face any consequences. “I can help her but when I’m done I hope Mister Patel will deliver on his end of the promise.” Henry approached Sophia who was still unconscious on her bed and helped her sit up. With just one hand he applied needles at 13 different pressure points on Shella’s body. His technique was extraordinary.When the 13 needles began to rotate on the spot in the pressure points he gave Sophia a strong smack on the back. Sophia wavered, her head jerked upwards and she spat several white crystals which landed on the ground with a resounding thunk. The crystals were a murky white color and gave off a bone–chilling mist. “The coldness has crystallized?” Oliver’s expression was one of disbelief. No wonder his acupuncture served no purpose. It turns out that the coldness that Sophia’s body had been absorbing over the
“Who else but me?” Owen made his way in haughtily. He had in his hands a small red wooden box that held the Auric root. “Hey buddy! Uncle Martin’s given me the Auric root. It’s mine now!” Owen patted the box smugly with a Sneer. “So what if the rascal stole the limelight today? Ultimately I’m the one who benefited from it! At the end of the day he’s just a lowly peasant!” Owen thought. “Martin Patel! You are an influential person with high social standing and you carry the honor of the Patel family with you! How could you go back on your words and betray someone who has helped you? Are you not afraid that you’d be ridiculed?” Henry slammed his hand on the table and stood up. He was truly angry. He could understand Martin’s previous change of mind as it was a matter pertaining to his daughter’s health condition. Oliver had a reputation for having great expertise in his field which naturally made him more deserving of trust on Martin’s end. But now it was a different case altogethe