The Million-Dollar Heart (Percival and Vivienne) novel Chapter 558

Vivienne steadied herself, gently easing Percival's hand away.

Approaching Jasper again, she listened to his strained breathing, her expression growing more serious by the moment.

Taking a deep breath, Vivienne raised the needle in her hand and aimed for Jasper's pressure point.

Bang!

Vivienne was sent flying, her speed so swift that even Percival could not intercept her in time, barely managing to grasp her hand.

"Vivienne!" Percival half-knelt on the ground, cradling the fallen Vivienne in his arms and propping her against his leg.

A gush of dark blood surged from Vivienne's lips, her complexion turning deathly pale.

Yuri hurried over, pressing down on the heel of Vivienne's hand with vigor.

"Vivienne, feeling any better?" Yuri asked with concern.

Vivienne nodded, standing up with the support of Percival's hand, a flash of disbelief in her eyes.

She had failed to administer the needle?

What could possibly be the reason?

What on earth was hiding inside Jasper's body?

"I'll try again." Vivienne was determined; her skills would not fail her now!

Percival, Yuri, and Zelda all tried to dissuade her, worried for her safety. "Vivienne, don't try again."

"Yeah, Vivienne, let me figure something out. If it happens again, your meridians could shatter."

"Vivienne, take a seat and rest. Drink this; it will help balance your energy pathways." Zelda handed her a cup filled with blue water.

Recognizing the extremely rare Blue Infusion, Vivienne took the cup and drank it down, saying, "Don't worry, I'll take care of myself. Grandpa is more important."

With that, Vivienne stepped forward once more. Yuri tried to stop her, but Percival raised a hand.

He shook his head at Yuri and said, "Let Vivienne do what she's decided; no one should interfere."

As he spoke, he stood behind Vivienne, arms outstretched in a protective stance.

If Vivienne were to be repelled again, he would be there to cushion the blow and reduce the impact.

Vivienne focused intently on the final pressure point, channeling all her energy into the tip of the needle and thrusting it down forcefully.

An invisible barrier halted the needle in Vivienne's hand. Despite exerting all her strength, she could not penetrate it.

Seeing this, Yuri placed a hand on Vivienne's wrist, lending his strength to assist her.

The barrier seemed to resist with greater force. Sweat beaded on Vivienne's forehead, and even Yuri began to wobble.

Vivienne exhaled deeply, releasing all her tension.

Another loud bang.

Both Vivienne and Yuri were repelled, Yuri dropping to his knees, the hand that had touched Vivienne's wrist throbbing with pain as if a thousand needles were piercing it.

Thanks to Percival's support and the effects of the Blue Infusion, Vivienne did not suffer shattered meridians, but she nearly passed out.

The gold needle in her hand shattered into several pieces, scattering on the floor.

Even Percival, who had absorbed some of the impact, coughed up blood, feeling as if his internal organs had been displaced.

Zelda helped them up, giving each a cup of Blue Infusion, which offered a slight reprieve.