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In all persons, the five zang organs and six fu organs, along with the pathways of Ying (Nutrient) Qi, Wei (Defensive) Qi, and related orifices. It is essential that the vital Qi and Blood circulate smoothly and continuously without end in their normal state; this constitutes the foundation of health. If there are deficiencies or interruptions, disaster will inevitably follow. The key lies in, when facing illness, to maintain spiritual inwardness, observe the breath internally, avoid erratic visual distractions, and focus intently on precise observation. Only then can one comprehend the profound mysteries, explore the subtle depths, and accurately distinguish between life and death, making no errors in a thousand cases. The signs of impending death are detailed below: Death occurs if black color appears above the eyes, ears, and nose, gradually entering the mouth. Death occurs in five days if red color is seen on the eyes, ears, and forehead. Death occurs in five days if black or white color enters the mouth, nose, and eyes. Death occurs if the color is black or like horse liver, appearing blue from afar but black up close. Death occurs if the mouth opens like a fish's, with exhaled air failing to return. Death occurs if the patient gropes at clothing seams. Death occurs if the patient speaks nonsense in confusion or is unable to speak. Feverish disease does not necessarily lead to death, but death occurs if the breath is so foul that it cannot be approached. Death occurs if the face and eyes stare fixedly. Death occurs in one day if the patient breathes with raised shoulders (shoulder breathing). Death occurs in three days if the face is cyanotic and the philtrum is flattened or reversed. Death occurs if the face lacks luster and the teeth are black. Death occurs if the face is cyanotic and the eyes are dark; death occurs in ten days if the face is pale and the eyes are dark. Death occurs immediately if the face is red and the eyes are yellow. Death occurs in eight days if the face is black and the eyes are white. Death occurs in five days if the face is cyanotic and the eyes are yellow. Death occurs in seven days if the root of the eyebrows droops. Death occurs in thirty days if the teeth suddenly turn black. Death occurs in fifteen days if the hair stands straight. Death occurs in five to six days if the patient urinates involuntarily without awareness. Death occurs if the lips and tongue suddenly become dry and black. Death occurs if there is cyanosis under the fingernails. Death occurs if there has been long-term headache and eye pain followed by sudden blindness. Death occurs if the tongue curls and the testicles retract. Death occurs if the face is black and the eyes stare fixedly. Death occurs if the face is cyanotic and the eyes are white. Death occurs if the face is yellow and the eyes are white. Death occurs if both face and eyes are white. Death occurs if both face and eyes are cyanotic and black. Death occurs if the face is cyanotic and the lips are black. Death occurs if the hair is scattered like hemp and emotions are unbalanced (inappropriate joy or anger). Death occurs if the hair and eyebrows stand up as if flushed. Death occurs if the face is black, the hypochondrium is full, and the patient cannot turn over. Death occurs if the face is dark cyanotic and sudden swelling appears. Death occurs if the palms are swollen without creases, the umbilicus protrudes, and both the scrotum and penis are swollen. Death occurs if the flesh around the finger and toe nails turns black. Death occurs if sweat oozes but does not flow. Death occurs if the lips evert and the philtrum is full. Death occurs if both Yin and Yang are exhausted and the eye sockets are sunken. Death occurs if the internal and external Qi of the five zang organs are exhausted, Shen (Spirit) fails to reside, and the voice is hoarse. Death occurs if Yang is exhausted and Yin is knotted, leading to mental confusion, picking at empty air, and tearing clothes. Death occurs if both Yin and Yang are closed, resulting in aphonia. Death occurs if Ying and Wei Qi are depleted, causing swelling of the face and eyes. Death occurs if Heart Qi is exhausted, accompanied by shoulder breathing, turning head to look back, and fixed staring eyes. Death occurs in three days if Lung Qi is exhausted, characterized by departing Qi that does not return and a mouth resembling a fish's gape. Death occurs in five days if Bone Qi is exhausted, manifested by lumbar and spinal pain, heaviness in the Kidneys preventing turning over, and flattening behind the knees and ankles. Death occurs in six days if Kidney Qi is exhausted, shown by reddish, obstructed diarrhea with blood, dry ears, swollen feet, and a swollen tongue. Additionally, death occurs in nine days if there is foot swelling. Death occurs in twelve days if Spleen Qi is exhausted, indicated by cold mouth, swollen feet, and unconscious diarrhea. Death occurs in eight to nine days if Sinew Qi is exhausted, presenting as soul fright and false fear, cyanotic finger and toe nails, and incessant shouting and cursing. Death occurs in eight days if Liver Qi is exhausted, characterized by sweating like water, fear and unrest, prone lying position, fixed staring eyes, and cyanotic face; it is also said to cause immediate death. Death occurs in seven days, or ten days, if Stomach Qi is exhausted, marked by falling teeth and a yellow face.