Chapter 100

The Century Group doctors were confident about their knowledge of each acupuncture point. Not only would they be able to humiliate Atlas today, but they would also shoot to fame with their skills! "Mr. Roth, doctors from the Century Group have gathered today just to cure your illness. We will perform ancient acupuncture techniques on you, which won't harm your health. Don't worry. We will give our best." With a nod, Gilbert commented, "I trust the team from Century Group. Just do your thing. I've been told I don't have long to live by all major hospitals in Newtropolis anyway. I'd rather let you experiment on me than wait for death. "Just try whatever you want on me. Do not feel pressured." According to Gilbert's medical record, his condition wasn't optimistic, and he would at most have one month to live. As a military veteran, Gilbert was more afraid of dying for an unworthy cause than death itself. After Gilbert entered the room temporarily set up outside of the Century Group, the medical team started to confirm the treatment procedure. At the same time, Sierra monitored the movements on the ground from within Century Group. Without warning, the door opened behind her. A man entered her office and the visitor was Toby Hammond, her second uncle. "Cece, I heard you approved the medical team from Century Group to treat Gilbert." She turned around and nodded. "Uncle Toby, I know Gilbert's condition is similar to yours. This time, we want to cure him and replicate the treatment on you. I want you to make it until my wedding." Furrowing his brows, he stated, "Cece, I'm not worried about my condition at the moment. I'm more concerned about the actual efficacy of The Celestial Acupuncture Codex." Looking confident, she assured him, "Uncle Toby, remember? We triumphed over the other doctors in Newtropolis thanks to The Manual of Life Extension that Atlas left to us. “His mom left the The Celestial Acupuncture Codex to us. It can only be better than The Manual of Life Extension. "We spent five years consulting every skilled doctor worldwide to locate all the exact acupuncture points. Today, the Century Group shall shock the world!" Toby was excited to hear her words because his illness might stand a chance to be cured, and the success of applying The Manual of Life Extension would send shockwaves not just across Newtropolis, but the entire world. Meanwhile, with Daniel at the helm, the team started to perform acupuncture on Gilbert. Each needle was inserted with great focus. Finally, when they were done inserting all the silver needles, Daniel nodded in satisfaction and said to Gilbert, "Mr. Roth, based on the writings in the medical handbook, you should be feeling relaxed right now. "Don't worry. This is just the first course of treatment. After this, we need you to cooperate with the treatments from The Manual of Life Extension." The spectators heaped praises on the medical team after witnessing the obvious improvement in Gilbert's complexion. He even tried to stand up without help. To everyone's dismay, he coughed up a mouthful of dark blood, and he visibly grew weaker. "What's wrong?" "What just happened?" "They didn't cure him! He's exhibiting terminal lucidity!" "The Century Group is taking lives instead of saving lives!" Panic set in the audience. The Century Group medical team became frantic. They'd never seen a patient cough up dark blood, and Gilbert was indeed experiencing terminal lucidity. He'd be gone within five minutes. It would be impossible to save his life. The doctors' hands were tied. Even Sierra, who perched on the top floor of the building, asked nervously, "How did that happen? We're finished! What do we do?" At that tense moment, Atlas shot up from his seat and swept his gaze across all the doctors. He proclaimed coldly, "Didn't I tell you? You are all beneath me in medical prowess. Today, I will display my skills, not to beat you but to save a life! "I joined the profession to save patients, not make profits. Now, widen your eyes and watch carefully. I shall save the life of the patient you failed to cure!"