Time Travel: The Best Doctor in Ancient Times

Chapter 1095: Chapter 767: Someone Has Unleashed the Fengyun Order!

Elder Guo heard the soft laugh, and immediately snapped out of his joy from his own daughter-in-law’s safe return, remembering that there were guests at home. His face bore some embarrassment, and he quickly withdrew his hand, coughed twice, and tried to put on some airs before speaking formally, ”Apologies, apologies, seeing my daughter-in-law and son-in-law return, I lost myself somewhat, and still...”

Before he could finish, Elder Guo’s voice halted, observing Zhou Mu and Gu Changsheng who had already stood up. His serious demeanor instantly turned into a casual smile, clapping his hands, ”I said so, it isn’t easy for itinerant world’s people to enter the Guo family gates, turns out you’re friends from the path, then there’s nothing disrespectful about it!”

”Itinerant world’s Immortal of Wine, Elder Guo, the younger generation is honored,” Zhou Mu said with a smile, cupping his fists in salute.

Gu Changsheng, standing beside, also followed with a fist gesture in salute. The etiquette of the itinerant world doesn’t favor the noble lady’s full bow; a simple fist cupping nod suffices, and nobody would mind your lack of ceremony. If you truly used formal etiquette on them, you might actually scare people off!

Elder Guo stroked his short moustache, watching the man and woman standing below. In the itinerant world, many don’t show their true faces. Who doesn’t have enemies? Hiding or disguising oneself isn’t strange, but even if half of their faces were concealed behind masks, their aura is undeniable!

Itinerant world’s people are sensitive.

Especially someone like Elder Guo, an old hand in the itinerant world?

And so, Elder Guo squinted his old eyes, the wrinkles on his face deepened, yet a thought echoed in his heart: These two are definitely no ordinary beings. If they are indeed from the itinerant world, they’re no nameless individuals unless they are from a hidden world family’s emerging generation!

Thinking this, Elder Guo felt relieved. Well, that’s fine, as long as no offense is caused, there’s absolutely no fear of trouble!

If they’re indeed from a hidden world family, one can only befriend them, not offend; moreover, they are currently guests of our household, surely not here with ill intentions!

”Haha! You both have quite a presence, nearly startled me, Old Guo!” Elder Guo, straightforward yet meticulous, immediately laughed and spoke.

Zhou Mu and Gu Changsheng exchanged a glance, suppressing a smile, knowing they couldn’t reply to this. Given their identities, although not in the itinerant world, they knew enough about it. They understood Elder Guo’s words aimed to probe.

Gu Changsheng glanced at Beauty Sai resting on a chair; having this former acquaintance around, it’s indeed better to remain silent than lie and risk losing face if exposed!

Seeing their only smiles without words, Elder Guo didn’t further press them, rubbing his hands with a laugh, ”Forgive me for letting you laugh, marrying in the itinerant world is not easy. I, Old Guo, had a son past thirty; waiting eagerly over twenty years to finally see my son’s marriage and upcoming grandson, naturally, I care a bit more, don’t hold it against me!”

”Elder Guo, you’re too modest. On the path, they speak of the Immortal of Wine, Elder Guo, as being free-spirited; meeting you now is truly a stroke of luck for the younger generation, sorry for disturbing you!” Zhou Mu cupped his fists.

Elder Guo gestured for Gu Changsheng and Zhou Mu to sit down, while he himself also took the upper seat, calling a houseboy to add more tea. With a beaming smile, he began, ”You flatter me, itinerant world’s people cannot do without wine and meat. I, Old Guo, simply inherited this brewing skill from family, and thanks to the appreciation of friends on the path, I earned this title, daring not to be arrogant!”

Zhou Mu naturally picked up the conversation, with the guest-host dynamic not from the same circle, yet the talk was fairly pleasant.

”Father, has something happened in Xunyang? Why was the checkpoint so strict at the city gate when we entered? If not for my silver, Brother Shui Mu couldn’t have entered the city?” Guo Luo, sitting at the lower seat, suddenly asked.

Indeed, they encountered thorough checks upon entering the city, but fortunately, Guo Luo often traveled through Xunyang and was acquainted with the gate guards, so they managed to sneak past.

Elder Guo heard, his expression immediately startled, then he shook his head with a bitter smile, solemnly saying, ”Not only our Xunyang City but probably at this moment, all of Liaodong is in a state of alarm, so it’s not surprising the city gates are strict.”

Listening to this, Zhou Mu and Gu Changsheng couldn’t help but furrow their brows beneath their masks. Could it be they’re discovered?

It shouldn’t be; even if someone discovers them, with Empress Dowager Xiao who adeptly maneuvers political rhetoric, having promised not to defy her in life, there’s no reason to secretly sabotage her wedding escape if aware!

Gu Changsheng was puzzled, tempted to eavesdrop on Elder Guo’s explanation.

At Elder Guo’s words, even Guo Luo solemnly asked quickly, ”What happened? Is something wrong? Wasn’t Empress Dowager Xiao already making national tribute; surely it can’t be war? Xi Shi is about to give birth; moving now isn’t feasible...”

”Not so!” Guo Luo interrupted, shaking his head, seriously saying, ”Xunyang is likely still lax in inspections. If it’s a crucial northern city, inspections would indeed be tight. Around Xunyang, it’s not a major route, so perhaps you didn’t encounter it, no wonder.”

Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng and Zhou Mu furrowed their brows even tighter.

Take a detour?

Isn’t she and the evildoer taking the Liaodong route?

Damn! It’s truly that Old Demoness, Empress Dowager Xiao, setting traps for her! Gu Changsheng couldn’t help but curse inwardly. When she gets back, she must settle accounts with Empress Xiao. It’s one thing not to help, but to outright sabotage is too much!

”Take a detour? Who is taking a detour?” Guo Luo and his wife exchanged a glance and continued to ask.

Zhou Mu and Gu Changsheng, hearing this, immediately looked over at Elder Guo. They too wanted to know the answer.

If Elder Guo mentioned it was the two runaways, then Empress Dowager Xiao would be in trouble! Gu Changsheng clenched her fists; she would make sure there would be no good outcome for her!

”Itinerant World’s People!”

To Gu Changsheng’s surprise, Elder Guo opened his mouth and spat out three words.

”Itinerant World’s People? What do you mean? The Itinerant World’s People are taking the northern route? Has something happened?” Gu Changsheng felt a slight relief upon hearing this, but then her heart tightened again. Under the mask, her phoenix eyes harbored a hint of worry.

Elder Guo glanced at Gu Changsheng, unconsciously sat up straighter, and spoke solemnly, ”Someone has invoked the Fengyun Order!”

Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng was so shocked that she stood up.

”What! Father, this is not a joke! When the Fengyun Order appears in the Itinerant World, it stirs the world. There are only two Fengyun Orders under heaven. Who, who invoked the Fengyun Order? Could it be that the Manor Master has...” Guo Luo jumped directly up from his chair.

Even Beauty Sai supported her waist and stood up, nervously looking at her father-in-law with a face like facing a formidable enemy.

”Not at all! Invoking the Fengyun Order is such a grave matter! Unless the world is in chaos and the Itinerant World is in peril. Even if the Manor Master were in danger, he wouldn’t invoke the Fengyun Order. In this case, it was indeed not the Manor Master who did so. The one who invoked the Fengyun Order to rally countless heroes of the Itinerant World is someone else!” Elder Guo said, standing up and pacing.

”Then who is it? What major event warrants invoking the Fengyun Order? And going northward?” Guo Luo, being of an impatient temperament, stomped his foot and asked, ”Xi Shi is about to give birth. With the Itinerant World in turmoil, how can we act? Father, you must tell us quickly!”

”Inner turmoil in Northern Mongolia to the north of the desert, several tribes within the Qiyan Tribe are fighting for succession, holding the Northern Mongolian Royal City. According to the information I received, Borjigin Nian, the only daughter of the King of Northern Mongolia, is blocked at the Northern Mongolia border. Because the King of Northern Mongolia is in the Royal City, she dares not act rashly. As this is an internal matter of Northern Mongolia, Great Zhou Liaodong cannot easily deploy troops. Therefore, she invoked the Fengyun Order, inviting heroes from all over the world to Northern Mongolia, swearing to discern the situation and rescue her Father King!” Elder Guo said as he paced.

”What? This is a national affair! The courts and the Itinerant World do not interfere with each other. With the internal chaos in Northern Mongolia, even Great Zhou and Liaodong adhere to righteousness and do not exploit the situation. How can we, the Itinerant World’s people, seize the opportunity to get involved? Father, this does not correspond with Itinerant World’s ethics!” Upon hearing the reason, Guo Luo anxiously said.

Each has their path, but overstepping would lead to endless troubles!

”But these two Fengyun Orders were given by the Manor Master out of gratitude for Emperor Changsheng’s righteousness towards the Itinerant World. Emperor Changsheng’s pharmaceutical acts benefited countless people in the Itinerant World. He even risked exposing his identity to help the Manor Master resolve the Gu. That’s why he later rode solo into the Southern Border. Son, we, the Itinerant World’s people, owe Emperor Changsheng a favor. Now, she has lent the Fengyun Order to her friend Borjigin Nian. Since Borjigin Nian has invoked the Fengyun Order, we, the people of the Itinerant World, cannot possibly not help! This is a matter of righteousness, unrelated to the imperial court!” Elder Guo stopped, speaking in a deep voice. ”Not to mention others, Emperor Changsheng saved your wife’s life. For years, I’ve been tinkering with wine, and my rheumatism was cured thanks to Emperor Changsheng’s medical texts. Son, think about it. In the Itinerant World, amidst the swords, guns, and sticks, who hasn’t benefited from Emperor Changsheng? External injury medicine, internal injury therapy, surgical methods, each one is a lifesaving grace! Son, we, the Itinerant World’s people, repay the favor a hundredfold. How could we not repay such a great favor?”

Upon hearing this, Guo Luo fell silent, lowered his head, then raised it again, looking at Beauty Sai with a face full of guilt, whispering, ”Xi Shi, you are currently having difficulty moving. You don’t have to go to Northern Mongolia, and I think friends on the road wouldn’t blame you for being ungrateful. It’s just that you’re about to give birth, and I can’t be by your side!”

”It’s okay. You go ahead. As children of the Itinerant World, we must repay our favors!” Beauty Sai smiled at Guo Luo and said.

”No need, none of you need to go. I’ve already sent out a message. Your daughter-in-law is about to give birth, and you can’t leave. This time, I will come out of retirement!” Elder Guo looked at his son and daughter-in-law and shook his head.

”Father!”

”Father!”

Guo Luo and Beauty Sai heard this and immediately widened their eyes in disbelief.

”Father, there’s an internal turmoil in Northern Mongolia. We don’t know the situation inside. This journey is sure to be extremely dangerous, and you’ve retired for over ten years. How can you...”