Time Travel: The Best Doctor in Ancient Times

Chapter 936: Chapter 744: Struck by a Ruler

“They’re fighting! They’re fighting! The father-in-law is hitting the son-in-law! Hurry, go watch the show!”

“Tch! What’s so unusual about that? Who hasn’t had a bit of a clash between in-laws? No need to shout about it.”

“It’s the Father of the Southern Emperor and the Crown Prince fighting!”

“Oh my dear, hurry, hurry, let’s go!”

“…”

A farce at the Heavenly Palace Gate soon spread through the streets and alleys. Countless citizens, upon hearing the news, immediately dropped what they were doing and eagerly rushed over. Among the crowd were many officials of Great Zhou, particularly the Left Prime Minister and Soh Wu, who braved the crowds with unmatched determination to get to the front. To be honest, they were eager to see Zhou Mu get chastised by his father-in-law, which seemed to settle the score after the incident that set their kitchen on fire!

Initially, they thought they’d have to swallow this loss quietly and perhaps never get a chance for revenge. Who else under the heavens would dare challenge Zhou Mu? Unexpectedly, the Father of the Southern Emperor arrived. Not only did he arrive, but he also started a fight with Zhou Mu. How could they not be excited?

The issue of the father-in-law testing the son-in-law is ancient. Some test academic knowledge, others test martial arts. Most common families test the ability to make a living. Normally, this wouldn’t cause such a commotion in the city. But today, the identities of the two tested individuals are extraordinary!

“The Crown Prince will definitely win, he’s our Great Zhou’s Undefeated War God!”

“Are you stupid? Is this winnable? This is obviously a losing situation! If he wins against the father-in-law, will it end well? Stop dreaming!”

“True, in this case, our Crown Prince is bound to lose. Even though His Highness is always victorious, today he is destined to lose to his own father-in-law! Haha…”

“A single loss in life to gain a beautiful wife, it’s worth losing!”

“Exactly, but I’m worried, weapons are blind. If His Highness accidentally injures his own father-in-law, that would be troublesome. You probably didn’t see it, but the Southern Emperor is extremely filial to her father!”

“Our His Highness is actually quite pitiful…”

“…”

The surrounding onlookers whispered among themselves, while the two in the field, who had already exchanged a couple moves with varying intensity, both smiled.

“Kid, your people seem to have quite a bit of confidence in you?” Gu Taitian raised an eyebrow, looking at the young man in front of him who stood like a Jade Tree of Qiong Branch. To be honest, even as a father-in-law, no matter how he looked, he found fault with his son-in-law, always feeling his daughter was suffering losses. However, Gu Taitian had to admit, this young man indeed had some charm!

Pleasing to the eye!

Zhou Mu heard this and a wry smile appeared on his lips, “I hope Father-in-law will show mercy, and not let the son-in-law lose too disgracefully!”

Experts exchange blows; a single move can decide the outcome. Although he had held back in the earlier moves, his old father-in-law dealt with them with ease!

Both knew they weren’t going all out, of course, this lesson hadn’t truly begun!

“Heh! The Senior Monk said you have a disaster of blood, so in this battle, there must be some bloodshed. Otherwise, won’t it just ruin his reputation? I’m still asking a favor of him!” Gu Taitian’s expression, with deep wrinkles, smiled silently, “Kid, bring out your true skills, let’s see the real deal. Those subjects of the Southern Country fear my son, and won’t chastise you. Only I dare make you suffer a bit!”

“Yes.” Zhou Mu replied helplessly, drawing out the Soft Sword from his waist.

Seeing this, Gu Taitian smiled again, as a Small Compass and a Ruler suddenly appeared in his hands.

All around, people were stunned at this sight. Even Gu Changsheng widened her eyes. Not to mention someone else, it was the first time even she had seen her father’s weapon. What on earth kind of weapon was this?

Compass? Ruler? What’s that supposed to do?

“Your Majesty, in the past the Lord relied on this one compass to connect heaven and earth, and with this ruler roamed Bashu and Southern Border…” said Hongfu Su, knowing what the emperor was thinking, bowing his head and speaking softly.

Gu Changsheng: “…”

Alright, refining the mystical into the martial, indeed, even the weapons are strangely hard to look at directly!

“Look! They’ve drawn their weapons! They’re going all out this time!”

“Godfather! They’re really fighting! Are they not stopping until they see blood?”

“What’s the father-in-law using for a weapon? A ruler? Is he going to smack the palms?”

“The Crown Prince is using a sword, a sharp weapon of war, while the father-in-law uses this blunt ruler. In comparison, you can see the high and low immediately! Our Crown Prince is already at a disadvantage!”

“You shouldn’t say that, perhaps the father-in-law is just being boastful with his choice of weaponry?”

“Is he really being boastful? His seniority is clearly on display here!”

“…”

The onlookers whispered again, causing those on the steps in front of the Heavenly Palace Gate to feel a bit awkward!

Gu Changsheng was very nervous, so nervous her hands balled up!

Because, the moment the weapons were drawn, the atmosphere within ten feet around turned tense and on edge.

Amateurs look at the excitement, while professionals look at the techniques. Unfortunately, Gu Changsheng was the latter, although a bit of a novice!

However, with her Inner Strength, she could still see clearly the situation of the two tangled in the field!

Zhou Mu’s weapon was the Soft Sword, but he was taking an aggressive stance. In his hands, the Soft Sword danced like a fierce wind, with the potential to break mountains and rivers, sweeping with a Horizontal Chop, with imposing momentum…

But he couldn’t even touch a thread of his father’s clothing!

Godfather!

Gu Changsheng was so surprised that he had to rub his eyes, watching the fight in disbelief.

This…

This is too strange!

Her father seemed to be able to predict where the danger was coming from and easily sidestepped it. Although the two were entangled, in Gu Changsheng’s eyes, it was as if her father was playfully toying with the evildoer!

“Benefactor Gu is not a match for Benefactor Zhou…” Behind Gu Changsheng, Little Monk Bu Jie softly spoke as he watched the two fighting in the arena.

Gu Changsheng frowned and pointed, “But the situation seems quite the opposite!”

Clearly, the evildoer was at a disadvantage!

“Benefactor Zhou employs a forceful strategy, his strength is unmatched, no one in the world can confront him directly, no one!” Little Monk Bu Jie calmly continued, “However, Benefactor Gu uses mystery in martial arts, walking a path of cunning; no one in the world can harm him, no one!”

“What’s the difference between what you said and saying nothing at all?” Gu Changsheng rolled her eyes upon hearing this.

“There is a difference!” Little Monk Bu Jie looked up, “With the compass in hand, as long as Benefactor Gu can calculate the place of fortune and avoid all attacks from Benefactor Zhou, he stands in an unbeatable position, whereas if Benefactor Zhou shows any slack, it will give Gu Changsheng an opportunity. Comparatively, Benefactor Gu is more likely to win…”

Gu Changsheng heard this, frowning slightly.

The situation in the arena was indeed as Little Monk Bu Jie described.

Her father seemed to gauge the range of Zhou Mu’s moves and thus evaded them first, and although Zhou Mu’s moves couldn’t harm her father, it didn’t give her father any chance to get close, so the ruler in her father’s hand never touched Zhou Mu…

This…

Gu Changsheng couldn’t help but rub her forehead. Godfather, when will this drag on until?

Is there no end to this!

“You two! Hurry up and finish, if you keep fighting you’ll delay dinner!” Unable to bear it any longer, Gu Changsheng finally yelled towards the arena.

Damn, is it not embarrassing enough?

Gu Changsheng could imagine that after this battle, her reputation would rise again as the spoiled daughter protected by her father!

Okay, although it felt good, it was really undignified!

Finally, the people in the arena moved again, Zhou Mu feigned a sword strike, launching a horizontal chop at Gu Taitian’s side waist!

Outside the arena, Gu Changsheng saw this and was shocked, exclaiming, “Father!”

Returning to the arena, Gu Taitian was still staring at the falling compass in his hand, his graceful figure stalled, showing no sign of evasion!

This scared the crowd in front of the Heavenly Palace Gate, seeing Zhou Mu’s sword about to strike, yet their lord was distracted and did not dodge!

“Xiang Zhuang dances with sword intent on Lord Pei!” Little Monk Bu Jie’s eyes lit up, “Benefactor Zhou, lost!”

Sure enough, when Little Monk Bu Jie’s words fell, the scene below changed. Zhou Mu’s sword seemed to be aimed at Gu Taitian’s side waist but was actually predicting his movement and struck aside. At this moment, Gu Taitian, who hadn’t moved, swung, shaking the ruler in his hand, striking straight at Zhou Mu’s sword hand!

“Evildoer!” Gu Changsheng exclaimed again, his red robe swirling, as he plunged directly into the formation.

“Pa!”

A crisp tapping sound came.

“Boom!”

Zhou Mu’s horizontal chop sword fell to the ground with a loud crash.

“Father, couldn’t you strike more gently?” Gu Changsheng dodged the aftermath of the sword, quickly rushed over, grabbed Zhou Mu’s hand, just as he attacked with the sword his backhand was struck by the ruler, inner strength was impeded, and a cut appeared at Zhou Mu’s tiger’s mouth, blood dripping from the wound, falling drop by drop to the ground.

Gu Changsheng looked distressed, quickly taking out silver needles, and inserting them into his wrist’s acupoints to stop the bleeding.

“Indeed, a grown daughter can’t be kept!” Gu Taitian shook his head, sighed, collected the compass and ruler in his hand, and turned to walk up the steps.

“The son-in-law thanks the father-in-law for the instruction!” Zhou Mu bowed with a faint smile on his face.

“What kind of instruction? He clearly doesn’t like you!” Gu Changsheng snorted coldly, grabbing his hand. Her father went too far; he actually drew blood!

“Between reality and illusion lies the key to victory. Father-in-law truly showed guidance to this king.” Zhou Mu allowed her to simply bandage the wound, his face carrying a warm smile.

Gu Changsheng rolled her eyes at this, refusing to believe it.

“In fact, I actually lost; I really am no match for father-in-law,” Zhou Mu explained softly seeing her reaction…