Chapter 1185

Toby shot a sidelong glance at Manfred, ignoring the antique shop owner. He walked directly to the bedside of the unconscious woman. "Hey, you..." The shop owner was about to stop Toby, but his wife held him back. "Let him take a look. He's probably just playing around. With the way he's dressed, he's either rich or noble. Besides, your mother's condition is so serious that only a miracle doctor could treat her. Let's not provoke him." The shop owner opened his mouth to speak but ultimately decided to let Toby proceed. He had hoped Manfred would treat his mother. But seeing Manfred's attitude, it was clear that without three million dollars, there was no chance of receiving treatment. He'd have to find another doctor. His wife was right—his mother's condition was critical, and this child looked like he came from a wealthy family. It would be unwise to offend him. Toby took the elderly woman's pulse and said calmly, "It's not a major illness. It can be treated." Manfred sneered derisively, "Kids nowadays… Only four years old and already talking big. This is cancer! Only professionals like us can treat it properly. A little brat like you don't even know what disease this is and still dares to intervene. Looks like your family has spoiled you too much." Toby glanced back at him but didn't say a word. He then shifted his gaze and retrieved a set of silver needles from his small backpack. Toby and Tilly always carried little backpacks when they went out. Tilly liked to fill hers with random things while Toby used his to carry silver needles. He was still young, and the needle pouch was quite large, so there was nowhere else to put it. Seeing Toby take out the silver needles with such seriousness, the shop owner mumbled, "Could this kid really know how to treat illnesses?" His words were overheard by Manfred, who sneered, "Are you out of your mind? What could a child that young possibly know? Treating illnesses? Ridiculous!" The owner shot him a quick glance and opened his mouth to speak but ultimately said nothing. Undeterred by their comments, Toby remained focused as he began the acupuncture. The shop owner watched nervously, his heart racing. Though his mother was gravely ill, he couldn't bear to see her suffer any further. But these two children had managed to silence even the underground forces the last time. Could he really afford to offend them? As the owner pondered, Toby had already inserted half of the needles. Manfred, who had dismissed Toby just moments ago, now stared in shock, his eyes wide with disbelief. He stood frozen momentarily, then exclaimed, "T-This is the Divine Needle Technique? Shadowbane's signature move? How do you know it?" Upon hearing this, the shop owner asked, "What's the Divine Needle Technique?" It sounded impressive. Tilly turned to the shop owner and explained, "It's an acupuncture method specifically for treating cancer." The shop owner's eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at Toby. An acupuncture method specifically for treating cancer? And a four-year-old child knew how to perform it? This was beyond baffling. Toby didn't respond to their surprise and continued with the treatment. Once the acupuncture was completed, he removed the last needle. He took out all the silver needles, stood up, and said, "All done." The owner looked at his mother, confused. "Is that it?" Why was his mother still lying there, motionless? Before he could finish speaking, the elderly woman, who had been lying with her eyes closed, suddenly opened them. She looked around the room, dazed. "I... I didn't die?" "Mom!" The shop owner hurriedly asked, "How are you feeling?"