The instant Tang Wen switched on the spotlight, even Chen Qingyang, the Apothecary Guild's steward, felt his lips twitch as he stared blankly at it.
Still, none of them said a word.
Next, Tang Wen administered anesthetic to Qi Hengjiang. Local anesthesia, of course.
The surgery began. When Tang Wen cut open the thigh with his scalpel, Chen Qingyang and his companions all knitted their brows.
Several people in Redbeard's group shuddered. They stared at Qi Hengjiang, only to find that he showed no reaction, as though nothing were happening.
"How can he stand so much pain?" someone asked Ku Mutong through Secret Voice Transmission.
"Yes, this is what makes Brother Tang so remarkable."
"Truly miraculous."
Now that his Popularity Eye had been upgraded, Tang Wen's vision was exceptionally clear. He could see every blood vessel and meridian distinctly.
With the guidance of the popularity above Qi Hengjiang's head as well, he located the broken hooks with great precision.
Tang Wen took out a drill, a miniature cutter, and other surgical tools. With those and a scalpel as sharp as a middle-grade Treasure Sword, he successfully removed several broken hooks in a matter of minutes.
Repairing and suturing, he completed everything in one seamless flow.
"All done." Tang Wen removed his surgical gloves and put away his instruments.
"Deputy Hall Master Qi, how do you feel?" Xiao Sandao asked in disbelief.
"Very good," Qi Hengjiang said.
"Doesn't it hurt?" Lei Gang asked.
"No. I could feel Master Tang's blade cutting into my flesh, but it didn't hurt at all." Qi Hengjiang shook his head.
"Master Tang, did you use Heavenly Water?" Chen Qingyang could not help asking.
"Of course. Inject it with this, and before long, there's no pain. Naturally, there's also a whole series of complicated procedures to