Chapter 216: The Children’s Treatment II

The Children’s Treatment II

The attendants soon returned with the requested supplies.

Seana arranged the silver needles in several rows and examined each one before infusing it with a thin strand of Crimson Blood Qi. The energy coated the needles in a faint red glow.

Zhao Meiyun watched closely.

He had seen Seana use her Blood Qi to stabilize the blood flow of the children earlier, but this was different. She was controlling the flow of her Qi with remarkable precision. Each needle carried only a small amount of energy, yet the Qi remained stable instead of dispersing.

"Bring the child closer," Seana instructed.

An attendant carefully adjusted the boy’s position.

Seana placed two fingers against his wrist and examined his circulation before locating the first acupuncture point.

The needle entered.

A faint crimson light flickered.

She inserted a second needle, then a third, placing each along a different point in the boy’s meridians. Her movements were slow and deliberate. She wasn’t simply placing needles into his body. With every insertion, she released a controlled amount of Blood Qi, guiding it through his meridians and gently stimulating his weakened circulation.

The boy’s body trembled faintly.

Seana narrowed her eyes.

"His lower meridians are still blocked."

She adjusted one of the needles. A thin strand of Crimson Blood Qi entered it and moved deeper into the meridian network.

Gradually, the blockage loosened.

The boy’s breathing became steadier.

Zhao examined his wrist. "His circulation is improving."

"Not enough yet," Seana replied. "His meridians have been weakened for too long. I need to reopen them gradually. If I force the process, I could cause more damage."

Zhao nodded and moved toward the nearby table.

"These herbs should help during the first stage," he said, placing several bundles on the table. "White Meridian Grass, Spirit Nourishing Root, and three leaves of Moon Dew Herb. Their properties should support the meridians without placing too much pressure on the body."

Seana examined the ingredients.

"Good choices. But reduce the Spirit Nourishing Root. The children won’t be able to absorb too much medicinal energy at once."

"Then we’ll dilute it with purified Spiritual Water."

"Exactly."

Zhao began grinding the herbs while Seana continued treating the children.

The two worked without interfering with each other. Seana focused on the needles and Blood Qi circulation, while Zhao adjusted the medicinal mixtures according to each child’s condition.

From time to time, he brought her a prepared bowl and explained its contents. Seana examined each mixture, made small adjustments, and gave him further instructions.

Their cooperation became smoother as the treatment continued.

Lothe remained beside Seana with a writing tablet in hand. He recorded everything she said:

Each child’s condition. The acupuncture points used. The amount of Blood Qi required. The medicinal ingredients administered. Changes in their circulation

"His meridians are responding more slowly," Seana said.

Lothe immediately wrote it down.

"Use half the previous amount of medicine. His body needs more time to adjust."

He recorded the instruction, then looked toward the child.

"Anything else?"

"His breathing is steadier. Record that as well."

Lothe did so.

He looked like a patient husband assisting his wife, and Seana didn’t seem bothered by it.

A moment later, she reached for another needle.

Lothe noticed the faint perspiration on her forehead. He picked up a clean cloth and gently wiped it away.

"Thank you," Seana said without turning.

"Don’t mention it."

He returned the cloth and continued writing.

Several hours passed.

The room remained filled with the fragrance of medicinal herbs and the occasional flicker of crimson light.

One by one, the children began to improve. Their breathing became steadier, the color slowly returned to their faces, and their meridians were no longer in complete disorder.

Zhao examined the final child before slowly withdrawing his fingers.

"Their condition has stabilized."

He looked toward Seana.

"Their circulation is much better. The medicinal mixtures are also being absorbed properly."

Seana checked the child herself before removing the final needle and placing it on the tray.

"Good. The first stage is complete."

Zhao released a quiet breath. He had worked for hours without rest, but the results made the effort worthwhile.

"Will they recover?" he asked.

"They will, provided their treatment continues without interruption," Seana replied. "However, their Yang energy has been severely depleted. Restoring it will take time. We must also avoid placing too much pressure on their weakened meridians."

Zhao nodded. "I’ll prepare the next batch of medicine tomorrow."

"Thank you."

He smiled faintly. "We’re treating the same children. There’s no need to thank me."

Lothe looked at them. "Then leave the rest to the attendants. Love, you’ve been treating them for hours. You need to rest."

Seana glanced at the sleeping children one last time before nodding.

Before leaving, Lothe inspected the courtyard and its surroundings.

He raised one hand.

A spirit brush appeared between his fingers, and a faint purple light gathered around its tip.

He moved the brush through the air.

One rune appeared, then another. Soon, several lines spread above the courtyard, forming a large circular pattern.

Seana watched him. "You’re setting up a formation?"

"Yes."

Lothe guided Soul Power through the brush. The completed runes descended and embedded themselves into the walls, pillars, and foundation stones.

"This formation has three functions," he explained.

He pointed toward the outermost layer.

"The first is concealment. It will block ordinary Spiritual Perception from examining the courtyard."

A second layer of runes lit up.

"The second regulates the flow of ambient Spiritual Qi. Instead of allowing it to gather unevenly, the formation will guide it through fixed channels around the buildings."

A third set of runes appeared near the center.

"The final function distributes a controlled amount of medicinal fragrance. Once the herbs are prepared, the formation will carry their fragrance into the children’s rooms at regular intervals."

Seana studied the formation.

"It won’t replace direct treatment."

"No. It will simply maintain a stable environment and allow the children to absorb mild medicinal properties while they rest."

Zhao examined the runes with interest.

"A formation that conceals the courtyard, regulates Spiritual Qi, and distributes medicinal fragrance. That’s a complicated arrangement."

"It’s manageable," Lothe replied.

Seana stepped closer to the formation’s center.

"We can use Moon Dew Herb and Spirit Nourishing Root for the fragrance. Their effects are gentle enough for prolonged exposure."

Zhao added, "A small amount of White Meridian Grass should also support their meridian recovery."

Seana considered it.

"That should work, as long as the concentration remains low."

Lothe adjusted several runes, leaving openings in the distribution channels.

The medicinal mixture would be placed in a central chamber. The formation would draw out its fragrance, divide it into controlled streams, and release it through the designated nodes.

No single room would receive too much.

A moment later, the final rune settled into place.

Purple light spread across the courtyard before fading.

The formation was complete.

A gentle medicinal fragrance began drifting through the buildings.

Zhao checked the flow and nodded. "This should be sufficient."

Seana looked toward the children’s rooms.

The formation would not heal them by itself, but it would help preserve the progress they had made.

For now, that was enough.

Lothe lowered his hand.

"Let’s go."

He placed an arm around Seana’s waist and guided her toward the exit.

Zhao glanced toward the adjoining courtyard.

"Where should I stay?"

"There are several empty rooms in our courtyard," Lothe replied. "You can stay there."

Zhao nodded. "Then I’ll accept your offer."

The three left the Calming Spirit Courtyard together.

As they crossed the connecting passage, Seana glanced back once more.

The children were finally resting peacefully.

For the first time since their rescue, she allowed herself to breathe.

Lothe noticed her lingering gaze and pulled her a little closer.

"They’ll be fine tonight."

Seana leaned against him.

"Let’s hope so."

Under the quiet moonlight, the three entered their assigned courtyard, leaving the children surrounded by the gentle fragrance of the protective formation.?