Time Travel: The Best Doctor in Ancient Times

Chapter 802: Chapter 632: Three Palaces Change Masters

Thinking of Manman, he was after all, one of the last two gods remaining from Ancient Wilderness times, wasn’t he? And if you count the little bit of Divine Breath Dandan received from him, that made three gods!

How had he fallen to his current state, thoroughly devoured by a human girl?

Indeed, mistakes really shouldn’t be made!

If he hadn’t made a mistake, he wouldn’t have found himself imprisoned by the unruly girl’s heaven-defying father, nor would he have fallen into such a miserable state!

“Um, may I ask, now that Little Bun has your orb, just what exactly is he supposed to do?” The crisis of insulting gods passed, Gu Changsheng blinked and curiously asked.

Having wished for death out of self-pity, the deity sulked and muttered with a bug-like face, “I have already re-endowed it with the Divine Power to sustain the Gu Breath. For a thousand years, as long as his progeny’s bloodline continues, the Southern Border Witch and Gu will not perish…”

“Uh…” Gu Changsheng, hearing this and looking at the Little Bun in his arms, was momentarily speechless, “So, he just needs to focus on having kids?”

The moment her words fell, the corners of everyone’s lips twitched.

The Little Bun was still a baby himself; what kind of baby could he produce?

“Mommy…” Feeling a bit embarrassed by the furtive glances around him, Little Bun buried his little head into his mommy’s embrace and nuzzled.

“Oh! My poor boy, if ever you wished to explore a romance with another boy in your lifetime, it looks like that’s not an option anymore!” Gu Changsheng, with a face full of sorrow, hugged the little figure in her arms, and spoke with regret, “I’m so sorry, my dear! You’ll just have to resign yourself to being a straight man and firmly find yourself a beautiful wife!”

Given how her son had been raised, it wouldn’t have been difficult for him to come out of the closet one day!

But now, that possibility was extinguished, wasn’t it?

Such a pity! In her lifetime, she was doomed to never be the good mother who redirects the misguided back on the right path!

“Changsheng! What nonsense are you spouting!” Nearby, Gu Taitian, unable to endure any longer, finally reprimanded her.

His little grandson was so young, and here was his eccentric daughter filling the boy’s head with what sort of nonsense every day?

“Cough cough! Got carried away, got carried away! Old man, don’t mind me!” Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng instantly snapped back from her wild imaginations, touched her nose, and spoke with an embarrassed look.

Gu Taitian glanced at her, extended his hand without hesitation, and took back his grandson, speaking sternly, “From now on, Yaoyao will be taught by me; nowhere near enough time for you to lead him astray!”

Gu Changsheng, looking at her now empty arms, twitched her mouth, held back, and then spoke, “Dad, you’re not planning on following mom into the afterlife?”

Why was everyone so keen on taking her son from her?

Damn it, was her Little Bun the only delightful treat, as if she was not? Without her, where would Little Bun have come from? Doesn’t anyone remember who dug the well when they drink the water?

Really ungrateful!

“You! Shut your mouth!” Gu Taitian, upon hearing this, immediately looked displeased.

His wife, even if it took everything, he would wake her up!

But this wayward daughter of his, truly infuriated him!

“Alright then!” Seeing her father nearly losing it, Gu Changsheng quickly backed down, spoke compliantly, and turned to Manman, who was still visibly suffocating with anger, soothing him with a gentle voice, “Okay, okay, I misunderstood, I was wrong, wasn’t I? Don’t be mad, my dearest worm, you’re almost angry enough to turn into a grumpy old man, your patience really could be better!”

Manman, upon hearing this, looked up at her with a resentful gaze.

He really wanted to use his Divinity to ask the heavens if they could send down a few bolts of lightning to strike down the shameless woman in front of him!

But that was just a thought.

After all, if he killed this girl, he’d be finished too!

“My eyesight is very good…” Manman murmured sulkily, his bug mouth twitching. Even without a Divine Body, you shouldn’t doubt his health!

“Uh…” Gu Changsheng, hearing this, was momentarily taken aback, then couldn’t help but laugh, “Alright, my Manman’s eyesight is excellent! Absolutely splendid! If anyone dares say my Manman’s eyesight isn’t good, watch me sew their mouth shut!”

Manman, upon hearing this, immediately fixed a burning gaze on Gu Changsheng’s lips.

That fiery look silently said, go on and sew your mouth shut for me to see…

Gu Changsheng felt unnaturally watched, glared back, and spoke indignantly, “Stop staring, no amount of looking will make me inadvertently comply with your wishes!”

That was just the kind of non-conformist she was! Like it or not, there was nothing one could do about it. Humph!

Upon hearing this, Manman immediately bowed his head and fell silent!

Arguing with a woman out of tune was like being full yet shoving more down—it was purely torturing oneself for no reason!

As Manman’s anger abated, everything was finally set in stone, and Gu Changsheng, looking at the little flesh bundle honestly nestled in his father’s arms, felt a profound sadness.

“Manman, entrusting the continuation of the Gu Breath to the little flesh bundle, you really are too self-deceptive!” Gu Changsheng, after some thought, spoke with exceptional magnanimity.

“Ahem! Better something than nothing!” Manman, upon hearing this, was immediately embarrassed.

Gu Changsheng glanced at it, chuckled softly, “So, the Southern Border, is indeed destined to fall into my hands alone!”

“Ahem! Less harm, less harm!” Manman looked distressed.

“Alright!” Gu Changsheng acknowledged upon hearing this and then with a sudden intensity in his voice, his presence transformed, and he coldly inquired, “Where is the Elder of the Three Palaces?”

Although his little flesh bundle was charged with the continuation of the Gu Breath and should rightfully preside over the Three Palaces, the bundle was still so young!

He, as a parent, could only act on behalf!

As Gu Changsheng’s voice fell, immediately about a dozen old Gu women approached on their knees, with utmost devotion.

“We are the elders in charge of various affairs within the Three Palaces. What does the Phoenix’s Monarch command? Feel free to speak,” they said.

Gu Changsheng eyed them briefly and raised an eyebrow as he said, “Witch Gu Peak has fallen, the Three Palaces have a new master. Transmit my order that the million-strong army stationed in Heluo City ceases its campaign forthwith and turns its arms to aid me in reclaiming Heluo City!”

“At once!” the old Gu woman replied and without delay, one of them hurried down the mountain.

Pleased with this, Gu Changsheng noted how Yue Xilou was straining Heluo City with two million soldiers and whether they knew the full situation yet, it was now a concern off his list.

“You all are the Gu women of the Southern Border Great Accomplishment. Regardless of whether you know about the ambitions of the Gu Ancestor lineage or not, I will not hold it against you. Past grudges will be forgotten. I only hope that you can protect the Three Palaces Peak for my son until he is old enough to return and take charge!” Gu Changsheng addressed the thousands of Gu women kneeling in front of the Three Palaces Hall, “Thus, whether you wish to continue practicing at the Witch Gu Peak or to leave, you are free. Either give your loyalty to my son or leave the Three Palaces. The choice is yours!”

Upon hearing this, the kneeling women incredulously lifted their heads.

They thought they were doomed after the Gu Ancestor lineage was struck down to mere rubble by lightning!

But now…

“The Three Palaces Peak is the richest site of Southern Border’s Gu Breath, and it considerably benefits our cultivation. I pledge my loyalty to guard the Three Palaces Peak for the new master!” A young Gu woman whom Gu Changsheng had previously chosen took a step forward and kneeled, “Divine Soul’s protection be upon us, and the Southern Border under our lord’s command. Even if I part from the Three Palaces Peak, I am still your subject. Thank you for not holding the past against us!”

“We wish to stay!”

“We wish to stay!”

“…”

At that moment, a thousand-plus Gu women expressed their allegiance.

Gu Changsheng cocked his head at the young Gu woman and asked with a smile, “What is your name?”

Caught off guard by being singled out, the Gu woman, no older than thirty, looked flustered, “I come from the Miaolan clan, my humble name is Nan Su!”

“Miaolan Nan Su? Quite an insightful person!” Gu Changsheng laughed again, “I’ve heard there are thirteen elders managing everything in the Three Palaces, but on my way here, I seem to have inadvertently killed Miaosu Posuo. Thus, this missing one’s responsibilities will be handled by you.”

Miaolan Nan Su, upon hearing this, could hardly believe her eyes, “My lord, my experience is yet shallow and perhaps inadequate for such a responsibility! Please consider…”

Gu Changsheng didn’t let her finish, waving his hand dismissively, “Enough with the chatter. If I can trust the remnants of the Gu Ancestor lineage, why not uplift someone? You all don’t have objections, do you?”

The elder holding the Commander’s Seal had left, and the remaining eleven elders, upon hearing this, immediately shook their heads.

“We dare not! Our lord’s decision is extremely wise. Although Miaolan Nan Su is young, she is well-considered and thorough in her dealings. Having her manage the Three Palaces’ acquisitions is quite fitting indeed!” one old Gu woman spoke while bowing deeply.

“Acquisitions, huh… That indeed is a lucrative position! Miaolan Nan Su, since they have no objections, this task is now yours!” Gu Changsheng smiled and made the decision cheerfully.

Realizing that further refusal would be seen as affectation, Miaolan Nan Su quickly bowed deeply, thanking him repeatedly and firmly pledged not to embezzle a single penny from the palace.

Gu Changsheng found her solemnity somewhat speechless and shook his head, speaking, “Don’t be so serious, a little darkness suits the light, and a person without faults is not companionable. Just act as you see fit—I’m too lazy to play the game of a new ruler setting three fires. As long as it’s not too excessive, we both know better, and living in peace is fine!”

Damn, she must be the most straightforward master ever!

And yet, the more she made things clear, the more the people below panicked, especially the other eleven elders, who vowed their loyalty again and again as if scared they too might be punished.

Seeing this, Gu Changsheng was somewhat speechless, with a particularly resigned wave of his hand, “Enough, enough, I’m too busy with other matters at the moment to deal with you, and I need to leave for a while to conclude our campaigns outside. But, once the outer battles are over, I will return, and you can express all your loyalty then! Unless there’s something urgent…”