Time Travel: The Best Doctor in Ancient Times

Chapter 1110: Chapter 780: A Gift of Medicine, or a Favor?

Zhou Mu was treated like a deity by the father and son of the Guo Family. The two only focused on the injury on Zhou Mu’s arm, which had already healed as if it were new, and the Divine Medicine bottle in Zhou Mu’s hand!

Their eyes were burning with desire, showing an unabashed covetousness. In the Itinerant World, who hasn’t been wounded or fallen on hard times? This is a life-saving potion!

Therefore, the flattering words from the father and son poured out like sesame seeds spilling onto green beans, praising Zhou Mu as if he were a flower, all with the aim of getting their hands on the bottle he held!

That is not just medicine!

That is clearly life itself!

“Taoist Shui Mu, I have two jars of century-old wine in my cellar, brewed long ago by my ancestors and never opened. How about I gift them to you as a greeting gift?” Elder Guo said, licking his face with a smile like an old chrysanthemum, the wrinkles on his old face becoming more evident.

“Yes! Wise Brother Shui Mu, our Guo Family’s Huadiao Wine is famous far and wide. It’s yours! All yours!” Guo Luo said with great pride.

Besides martial arts, the Guo Family’s most presentable skill is the craft of brewing Huadiao Wine. Clearly, these two guests are superior in martial arts and cannot be moved, so they can only offer wine!

“Indeed! Young Taoist Shui Mu, any wine in the underground cellar that you fancy, you can take as you please!” Elder Guo declared generously with a wave of his hand, offering the famous Huadiao Wine adored by the Itinerant World’s People and drunkards, and giving it away in one big sweep!

If outsiders knew, they would definitely drop their jaws. However, upon hearing this, Zhou Mu’s face instantly darkened, and he warned, “No mention of wine! Do not let that woman see alcohol again! Otherwise, I will level your wine cellar!”

It was all caused by wine. If it weren’t for that woman drinking and her poor drinking habits, how would today’s mess have arisen?

Zhou Mu’s hands on his knees gradually clenched, his long fingers throbbing with his pulse.

Because of intoxication, that woman developed such thoughts. Although usually appearing arrogant and unruly, she never exceeded the limits. Given what he knew about her, once an idea took hold, she would not let it go easily!

This is what troubled him the most!

And the Guo Family’s Huadiao Wine was, by a stroke of bad luck, the root cause of his headache!

How could he possibly be in a good mood?

Upon hearing this, Elder Guo and Guo Luo exchanged a glance, both feeling wronged.

What! The Huadiao wine they prided themselves on became so unappealing to this Taoist Shui Mu? Elder Guo thought about the smashed jar of fine wine, looking like he was ready to cry but had no tears. It’s not just unappealing; it’s blatant rejection!

Oh heavens, who or what exactly did their Huadiao Wine offend? It seems it cannot be used to exchange for this bottle of Divine Medicine!

So unfair!

This tactic ineffective, the father and son immediately turned their backs, whispering and pulling each other aside.

“Dad! The Huadiao wine is ineffective against Brother Shui Mu!” Guo Luo said bitterly.

“Do you need to tell me? Your father isn’t blind!” Elder Guo replied with displeasure, “But it’s a life-saving medicine. As long as we can get it, I would be much more at ease with you roaming the Itinerant World, but… this Taoist Shui Mu is obviously unmoved!”

The father and son were in a dilemma, whispering and debating what could possibly move Zhou Mu, making him willing to part with the bottle of Divine Medicine. Because, as far as they knew, the Medicine King Valley’s heir never easily gifted medicine, unless the person had a great favor with them.

How could the Guo Family have the ability to owe these two people a great favor? Not to mention a great favor, they are currently seeking help to ensure their daughter-in-law can smoothly give birth to the Guo Family heir!

With this thought, the Guo father and son were even more troubled!

Zhou Mu sat in the guest seat, head tilted slightly down, looking at the small porcelain vial with a complex expression, then turned to look at the father and son whispering and scheming off to the side, feeling speechless.

How could these two deceive themselves into thinking that by turning their backs, he couldn’t hear their conversation?

Not to mention turning their backs, only a short distance away. Even if it were the entire Xunyang City, as long as he wanted, nothing could escape his scrutiny. Alas, these two audaciously whispered right by his side!

Zhou Mu shook his head helplessly. To be honest, he admired the straightforwardness of the Guo father and son. Even when eyeing the White Medicine in his hand, they were thinking of using their most cherished items to trade for it, rather than getting it without effort!

Changsheng always said that although human nature is inherently good, living in the world is like being thrown into a big dye vat, where all kinds of bad instincts grow wildly with experience. While not everyone is inherently greedy or insatiable, there are indeed such people. Therefore, if you encounter someone who still maintains a sincere heart, you should cherish them. Only then can one see the beauty in the world, rather than force people onto a path of no return!

Thus, when the father and son of the Guo Family whispered to each other and then returned to him, frightened and cautious, Zhou Mu merely smiled.

“Little Taoist Shui Mu, you two are new to the Itinerant World, where one cannot do without Silver Coin. How about I offer you Ten Thousand Taels of Gold…” Before Elder Guo could finish, he blushed slightly, knowing it was wrong to covet others’ things, and found it difficult to speak.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Mu shook his head immediately, not waiting for him to finish.

Seeing Zhou Mu shake his head, Elder Guo and Guo Luo felt a heaviness in their hearts. As expected, they couldn’t move him. He wouldn’t give the medicine except as a favor…

Looking at the small vial in Zhou Mu’s hand, Elder Guo and Guo Luo were filled with reluctance, feeling utterly dejected, realizing they had no fate with this life-saving Divine Medicine after all.

However, before they could sigh, a cold yet smiling voice resonated by their ears.

“Ten Thousand Taels of Gold is too much. Ten Thousand Taels of silver, plus the bond of our acquaintance, I can make the decision to give you two this medicine!”

Hearing his words, the father and son of the Guo Family immediately widened their eyes in disbelief. To be frank, Ten Thousand Taels of Gold was all the wealth their family had accumulated over generations. But compared to life, wealth is ultimately external. Money can be earned again, but life-saving medicine is hard to come by. Therefore, they were willing to give everything for a single medicine, only to be rejected. Who would’ve thought such a plot twist would occur…

After Zhou Mu finished speaking, he handed the vial forward.

Changsheng once opened the Longevity Medical Hall in Liuzhou City, stating that a thousand gold to cure illness, ten thousand to buy life! But what was widely circulated in the market was Silver, so this phrase was measured in Silver Taels. Gold is more than twenty times more valuable than Silver, making ten thousand taels of gold excessive!

This White Medicine can heal fatal injuries, but after all, it is just medicine. If it weren’t for the fact that the silver note could not be moved, and he was indeed short on cash, considering Beauty Sai had a past connection with Changsheng, it wouldn’t harm to gift this medicine to the Guo Family.

Thus, both sides would benefit, accomplishing a mutual fulfillment because Zhou Mu felt the father and son of the Guo Family were straightforward people, and accepting his gift would make them feel guilty.

This way, it wouldn’t violate Changsheng’s past words and would also fulfill the goodwill of old acquaintances, making it a win-win situation.

Looking at the small vial handed closer, the father and son of the Guo Family hesitated, finding it too shocking. They’ve witnessed people waiting for the highest bidder, but never seen anyone lower the price themselves!

This…

This is simply a great gift from heaven!

“Little… Taoist, you’re not joking, are you?” Elder Guo stared at the vial within reach, swallowed, and stuttered.

“Of course, I’m not joking.” Zhou Mu chuckled, handing the vial further forward, “Meeting is destiny, staying at your residence and receiving your warm hospitality is also a matter of sentiment. Elder Guo, do not dwell on it, there’s no harm in accepting this vial.”

“But…” Elder Guo still looked troubled, “But the medicine from the Medicine King Valley’s lineage…”

Where could one get it so easily!

“Haha…” Hearing Elder Guo mention the Medicine King Valley again, a falsely bestowed “origin” onto Changsheng, Zhou Mu lowered his head and chuckled unkindly before saying, “Elder Guo, why bother with matters we don’t wish outsiders to know? The Guo Family and we are destined to meet. With this good medicine at hand while traveling the Itinerant World, it can prevent a few worries. Meanwhile, because we lack funds at the moment, exchanging fish for fish is beneficial for both sides, so you need not feel guilty!”

What he said was indeed the truth!

It’s just that what they wish outsiders wouldn’t know is not any Hidden World Family or Medicine King Valley, but their true identities.

“What on earth should we do? Since the Little Taoist says it’s destiny, if you’re short on funds, just say so. Ethical obligations in the Itinerant World mean befriending heroes widely. When you two leave, we should naturally provide you with enough for travel. Thus, obtaining this Divine Medicine is still your generosity, making this old man feel guilty!” Elder Guo, upon hearing Zhou Mu say so, was immediately ashamed and spoke.

“Yes, Wise Brother Shui Mu, your words seem so distant. One matter is one matter; travel expenses are one thing, thankfulness for the gift of medicine is another. We’ve accepted this kindness from the Guo Family!” Guo Luo also thumped his chest, then reached out, carefully taking the vial from Zhou Mu’s hand, gently safeguarding it in his bosom, and clasped his hands toward Zhou Mu, “Today, Wise Brother Shui Mu generously gifts this medicine. In the future, if Brother Shui Mu has any need, my Guo Family will not hesitate to face any obstacle or fire!”

“Indeed! The grace of the Little Taoist is remembered by my Guo Family! If one day this medicine isn’t used for the benefit of the Guo Family itself, then our Manor Master will owe you this sentiment!” Seeing his son accept the medicine, Elder Guo also clasped his hands earnestly and said, “Elder Protector of the Estate of the Wind Cloud Mountain Villa, Guo Rong, thanks the Taoist!”

“Wind Cloud Mountain Villa…” Zhou Mu sighed helplessly, speechless at the pair’s frankness, “It’s just a mere vial of medicine. How could it allow Wind Cloud Mountain Villa to take on this sentiment? Liu Fengyun, he…”

The moment Zhou Mu mentioned “Liu Fengyun,” the father and son of the Guo Family instantly turned pale with shock, looking at Zhou Mu in disbelief…