Zombie Bodyguard
Chapter 15 Treating Mrs. Xiao

Chapter 15: Chapter 15 Treating Mrs. Xiao

Mrs. Xiao had her reasons for skepticism. She felt that Lin Tian, being only eighteen years old, couldn’t possibly be that impressive in medicine, even if he indeed had some knowledge.

"Lin Tian, my mother has previously sought experts from major hospitals for treatment. Whether it was Chinese acupuncture or Western medication, they only provided temporary relief, not a cure. Can you truly do it?" Xiao Manxuan calmed down but was also somewhat doubtful. Lin Tian’s claims were indeed a bit bold.

This chronic shoulder pain was an old problem for Mrs. Xiao, which would flare up from time to time, causing unbearable soreness and even disrupting her sleep at night. Recently, due to the busy schedule with the Xiao Group, her shoulder issues had been worsening. She did not stop Xiao Manxuan from speaking, and her silence implied her own disbelief.

With experts unable to cure a chronic disease, how could it possibly be easy to treat? Lin Tian knew that his words alone wouldn’t convince Mrs. Xiao. He also had an idea of why the renowned specialists in big hospitals couldn’t cure her. Nowadays, X-ray imaging could penetrate and show macro images, but that was all.

His own ability to see through things was different, as he could penetrate to a more microscopic level, directly identifying the root of the illness. Lin Tian thought it over and realized he needed a strong enough reason to convince Mrs. Xiao to allow him to treat her.

Without batting an eyelid, he fibbed to Mrs. Xiao, "Mrs. Xiao knows I am an Ancient Martial Artist, but is unaware of who my master is. Not only is my master proficient in Ancient Martial practices, but he is also extremely skilled in medicine. Hence, the medical knowledge I gained from my master isn’t limited to Ancient Martial techniques, but also includes medical skills. Your chronic condition can be completely healed with just a massage."

"Just a massage? If that’s the case, I might as well give it a try," Mrs. Xiao was even more amazed. If no medication was necessary, she was willing to try. After all, she was the helmsman of the Xiao Group. She couldn’t just casually take medication prescribed by others.

"Lin Tian, who is your master?" Xiao Manxuan asked with wide eyes, curiously looking at Lin Tian. She had witnessed Lin Tian’s strength and, realizing that he also possessed medical skills, she considered him a treasure, planning to delve deeper someday for potentially new discoveries.

"This..." Lin Tian pretended to hesitate for a moment, but his eyes were on Mrs. Xiao.

Mrs. Xiao certainly understood what was going on. She patted her daughter and said sternly, "Xuanxuan, you do not understand the rules of the Ancient Martial world. You mustn’t ask rashly. Do you understand? Every master-disciple lineage has its norms that we cannot transgress!"

"Oh," Xiao Manxuan lowered her head and uttered, though she shot Lin Tian a defiant glare, clearly not convinced.

Lin Tian acted as if he hadn’t noticed and nodded to Mrs. Xiao, saying, "Mrs. Xiao, please take a seat on the sofa so that I can begin the massage. Also, have a servant prepare a basin of warm water and a clean towel."

In truth, Lin Tian didn’t need the warm water and towel; it was all for show to add to his credibility and deepen the trust of others. Indeed, the shrewd and capable Mrs. Xiao was no exception. Seeing Lin Tian seemingly well-prepared and confident, her last trace of doubt completely vanished.

Once Mrs. Xiao was seated, Lin Tian approached her from behind, meticulously washed his hands in the warm water, dried them with a towel, and then focused his vision on Mrs. Xiao’s back. The areas with poor circulation of Qi and blood were clearly visible, and Lin Tian began to press on her shoulders with his fingertips.

Mrs. Xiao’s skin was indeed very good. Lin Tian could feel it as he pressed on the acupoints; it was smooth to the touch. These wealthy people ate pesticide-free organic vegetables, hormone-free pork, and heavy metal-free tea. With good health came good skin.

Caught up in his thoughts, Lin Tian’s concentration wavered, and the x-ray vision before his eyes disappeared. Startled, he cursed himself for his lack of discipline. Those unaware would think he was stalling or taking advantage of Mrs. Xiao. He surreptitiously glanced at Xiao Manxuan beside him, relieved that she hadn’t noticed anything unusual.

Taking a deep breath, Lin Tian refocused and began the massage again, his hands rapidly alternating between different techniques—pressing, rubbing, pinching—with the strength of his massage varying from light to heavy. This method was taught to him by the elderly man who had taken him in. It was said to be a family heritage, unrecognized by outsiders because he lacked a formal medical license.

At first, Mrs. Xiao felt unbearable pain at the spots where she was being pressed, but gradually, comfort replaced it, and she grew even more convinced of Lin Tian’s remarkable medical skills. In the scenes that Lin Tian saw through his perception, the blockages in Mrs. Xiao’s meridians were dispersed by the massaging force, and her circulation started to improve.

With just a bit more clearance, Mrs. Xiao’s chronic shoulder ailment would be able to heal. Lin Tian placed his hands on her cervical spine and massaged downwards along the spine, all the way to the tailbone. When Mrs. Xiao was massaged at the tailbone, her body shuddered slightly, and Lin Tian wondered if there was a problem. But then he saw her ears and cheeks blushing.

Lin Tian quickly checked her internal organs and the flow of her qi and blood; everything was normal, so he breathed a sigh of relief. It was probably just because Mrs. Xiao was feeling a little embarrassed. After a few more sessions of massage, her qi and blood circulation gradually improved.

Mrs. Xiao felt as though she had laid down a heavy burden, feeling light and comfortable. Before long, she drifted off to sleep, breathing steadily, and deeply at peace in her slumber.

"Alright, Second Miss, help Mrs. Xiao lie down; she mustn’t have been sleeping well recently. Let her rest for a while," Lin Tian said, finishing the massage and noticing that Mrs. Xiao was already asleep. He decided not to wake her, knowing how poor her sleep must have been lately.

After gently helping Mrs. Xiao to lie down, Xiao Manxuan came in front of Lin Tian and stared at him for a long while before saying, "Scoundrel, thank you. My mother has suffered from shoulder pain for a long time; it’s been very hard on her. Thank you for healing my mother. This might be the sweetest sleep she’s had."

"It is but a small effort, besides, Mrs. Xiao is my employer; she provides my salary," Lin Tian replied casually, though, in truth, it had indeed been a simple task that hadn’t taken much effort.

"Still, I thank you. My mother has been very busy lately; it seems there is some trouble at the company. Unfortunately, I am not capable enough to help my mother and sister. Am I very useless?" Xiao Manxuan said, unconsciously lowering her head with a self-reproaching look.

Lin Tian saw her and thought she didn’t resemble the spoiled Second Miss at all; she actually seemed quite pitiable. He comforted her, saying, "You’re still young, Second Miss. When you graduate from college and learn more, you’ll naturally be able to help your sister. Right now, your task is to study hard."

"Scoundrel, you really are a good person." Xiao Manxuan gave him a sweet smile, her radiant smile causing ripples in his heart.

Having just been stimulated by Mrs. Xiao, and now with the little girl smiling so sweetly, Lin Tian worried he might lose control if this continued. He pretended to cough twice and said, "Second Miss, carry Mrs. Xiao to her bedroom. She has just had a massage; her circulation is vigorous, and her pores are open. Sleeping in the hall could easily lead to catching a cold."

"Uh, I can’t lift her," Xiao Manxuan blinked, appearing somewhat embarrassed.

"Then call a maid to help," Lin Tian suggested, looking at her. She had a nice figure, but she didn’t seem capable of carrying her mother.

Xiao Manxuan shot him a glance and said, "I can’t lift her, and the maids can’t either. If they aren’t strong enough, they’ll wake my mother up, and it’s not easy for her to get a good night’s sleep."

It made sense; lifting someone wasn’t hard, but to do so without waking them, and then to carry them up to the third floor, was definitely challenging. They couldn’t call a male servant to do it, could they? Xiao Manxuan’s eyes turned a few times as she looked at Lin Tian, and then, suddenly, she smiled.

"Lin Tian, can you lend a hand? You’re the one with the strength."

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