Time Travel: The Best Doctor in Ancient Times

Capítulo 1181: Chapter 848: Have You Heard of Killing the Chicken to Get the Eggs?

The meal was neither bad nor good, but with a full stomach, Gu Changsheng finally regained her strength. However, she didn’t have time to get into a serious debate with the Medicine Immortal Old Man!

She still remembered her important task!

In the backyard of the Guo Family, there lay a big-bellied woman, Beauty Sai, who was about to give birth, waiting for her to give her all to help her through the dangerous threshold of childbirth!

As a doctor, Gu Changsheng considered herself a qualified one. Since she had taken on this task, she would naturally give it her all and would not slack off!

Thus, after dinner, Gu Changsheng led the people of the Guo Family toward the small courtyard that Father and Son of the Guo Family had set up for her research purposes.

In the courtyard, there were already some lads who, following her instructions, had arranged two rows of porcelain bowls, each labeled accordingly.

“Ladies and gentlemen, I’m sure you’ve all heard of my name, Gu Changsheng. The reason you’ve been called here from so far away is precisely because we want to be prepared for any eventuality during Beauty Sai’s childbirth, so we need your help!” Gu Changsheng cupped her fists toward the people of the Itinerant World gathered there.

Upon hearing this, everyone turned slightly to make way.

Joking aside, the one standing before them was the Southern Emperor. Who could afford to receive such a courtesy from him?

Each present person asked themselves and realized that no one could bear to receive such a courtesy, so they had to step aside and then return the courtesy by cupping their fists in return.

“Southern Emperor, your words are too much for us. We are all loyal followers of Wind Cloud Mountain Villa, which has deep ties with His Majesty the Southern Emperor. We headed north this time also because the Northern Mongolian Princess called upon all Fengyun Orders of the Southern Emperor! Southern Emperor, whatever you need, just say it!”

“Exactly! Moreover, Miss Xi Shi is our lady of Wind Cloud Mountain Villa, and we have no reason to stand by idly!”

“Southern Emperor, there’s no need for such courtesy among us Itinerant World’s People. Whatever needs to be said, just say it, even if you want us to climb a mountain of swords or descend into a sea of flames, we won’t hesitate! Just say the word!”

“…”

Everyone immediately replied loudly, filled with generous and ardent spirit.

People of the Itinerant World are not constrained by formalities, but they highly value loyalty, adhering to a code of conduct embodying unwavering commitment and readiness to risk life and limb for each other.

Gu Changsheng, a doctor benefiting all under the heavens, has likewise brought benefits to countless people worldwide.

Even if they didn’t cherish the old friendship between Wind Cloud Mountain Villa and Gu Changsheng, and didn’t consider Gu Changsheng’s status, just this benefit to people worldwide earned her the admiration and sincere respect of all the Itinerant World’s Heroes present!

Seeing this, a gentle smile immediately spread across Gu Changsheng’s face.

Dealing with the true-hearted people of the Itinerant World gave Gu Changsheng great pleasure; straightforward and direct, there was no need to hide or cover anything, nor was there any need for cunning plans or schemes!

This feeling was truly wonderful!

Therefore, Gu Changsheng straightforwardly said, “Since that’s the case, I won’t beat around the bush. Everyone, I need to take some of your blood to see if anyone’s blood can help Beauty Sai!”

The matter of drawing blood was something Gu Changsheng had only done once before while treating Butcher Wang in Liuzhou City, and had not used since.

So, when she said this, Gu Changsheng was actually worried inside.

However, to her surprise, no sooner had she finished speaking than everyone present from the Itinerant World burst into laughter.

“Haha, I thought it was something major. Southern Emperor, you spoke so seriously that it made my little heart anxious! It turns out you just need some blood! Come on, take as much as you need from me. I’m strong and have plenty of blood!” a strong man, bare-chested, said as he rolled up his short sleeves, revealing his muscular arm, and stretched it out toward Gu Changsheng.

“Oh? No need! No need! I just need a bit of blood to verify the blood type, and whether it can help Beauty Sai, we’ll see after verifying the blood type…” Gu Changsheng, surprised by his enthusiastic attitude, quickly replied.

“Hehe, we of the Itinerant World have all sworn fealty with blood, and it’s embarrassing not to have seen blood if you claim to roam the world. Southern Emperor, don’t worry, we’re sturdy and strong, so take all the blood you need! We’re not only robust but not afraid of death either!”

“What nonsense are you spouting? Southern Emperor was once known as the Medicine God, and the Medicine Immortal Old Man is here too. To think a little bloodletting would make you babble about life and death! Even if you wanted to die, Lord Yama might not dare take you! Haha…”

“Exactly, I’ve long heard of the Southern Emperor’s reputation as the Medicine God. The renowned skill is blood transfusion, snatching a butcher back from Lord Yama’s grasp. Yet none of the doctors taught by Southern Emperor have dared to use it lightly, which means I’ve never had the chance to witness this miraculous blood transfusion technique. But today’s great, where I not only get to witness it, but also participate! This truly makes me happy!”

“Uh…” Gu Changsheng understood what was going on as soon as she heard the words. As the saying goes, good news doesn’t leave the house, bad news spreads a thousand miles. Back when she treated Butcher Wang with a blood transfusion, it was quite a scene, and this misdeed became well known throughout Liuzhou City. Now, it seems like the news, just like her reputation, has grown wings and spread across the realm. Gu Changsheng couldn’t help but smile, both comforted and touched. “It’s not that they don’t dare to use the method of blood transfusion, but this method should never be used unless it’s a matter of life and death, because not everyone’s blood can be exchanged. Any slight mismatch in blood type, a moment’s carelessness, could cause the recipient to die on the spot. Moreover, this method is only suitable for those who have lost a lot of blood, so the doctors I taught were cautious because they listened to me! After all, human life is paramount, and no one can treat it frivolously!”

“I see, the Southern Emperor speaks reason!”

“Yes, yes! The Southern Emperor is right! Human life is paramount, even if it’s a beggar, it’s still a life!”

“…”

The Medical Immortal Old Man rareily did not interrupt, watching Gu Changsheng in a rare moment of silence. A touch of satisfaction flashed across his old face, and he couldn’t help nodding.

Seeing this, Gu Changsheng said no more, and allowed the Itinerant World’s People to come to her one by one to take blood samples, instructing the youths serving at the side to remember the number and the person corresponding to that number.

These youths were not Gu Changsheng’s usual entourage, not Xiao Cui, Han Qiu, or Xiao Leizi, knowing that this matter concerned the people’s lives. Hence Gu Changsheng gave them endless cautions and reminders.

Every time Gu Changsheng treated and saved a life, she was exceptionally serious.

As the saying goes, you can’t serve two masters, especially when it concerns matters of life and death. Gu Changsheng was never careless about such things.

Zhou Mu stood in the distance holding the little meat bun, watching as the little one’s head bobbed on his shoulder. He lightly patted the little one’s back, his gaze shifting to the bright little woman busy amidst the crowd…

This specially secluded courtyard was brightly lit, and even standing in the crowd, that little woman was so radiant that people couldn’t look away!

“What do you intend to do with their blood?” The Medical Immortal Old Man spun around Gu Changsheng like a top.

“The woman in labor will lose blood, and Beauty Sai is carrying twins, which is already extremely risky, not to mention that both fetuses are quite large, adding to the danger. So I must prepare in advance.” Gu Changsheng, still busy, carefully held a person’s arm to draw blood using the temporary needle tube crafted by Guo Luo.

“So, you’re preparing a blood supply for the big-bellied woman? But you should know, human blood isn’t interchangeable…”

“Of course, I know, but I have a way to determine if people’s blood is compatible!”

“Then what exactly are you planning to do?” The Medical Immortal Old Man asked, frowning while watching her actions.

“Have you heard of killing the chicken to get the egg?” Gu Changsheng replied intermittently while busy, “I’m going to open up Beauty Sai’s belly, take out the child from her belly, and ensure that Beauty Sai, this old hen, is safe and sound, that’s it!”

The people around were momentarily incredulous at Gu Changsheng’s words.

But then they remembered that standing before them was the Southern Emperor. It’s rumored that he had once sewn up a butcher’s opened belly, and the man is still alive and well. Moreover, even ordinary doctors have now learned the Medicine God Southern Emperor’s skill of suturing wounds, and even the Itinerant World’s People, who often suffer injuries, can now find a doctor to sew them up. All of this was thanks to the woman before them.

So, upon hearing that Gu Changsheng intended to open up the pregnant Beauty Sai’s belly, they were initially surprised but then considered it to be expected.

All because this person was the Southern Emperor, and more importantly, the unique Medicine God of the realm!

When Gu Changsheng finished speaking those words, the people’s eyes filled with small astonishment. However, standing not far away, Zhou Mu was not surprised at all, because in this world, he trusted this little woman in front of him the most. No matter what earth-shattering and ghost-moving things she did, he would stay by her side!

But there was another person who wasn’t surprised, and that was the Medical Immortal Old Man.

The Medical Immortal Old Man stroked his graying beard and instantly laughed, “Sure enough! What you thought is exactly what this old man thought too!”

“What? You thought the same way?” Gu Changsheng was momentarily stunned upon hearing this. She looked up incredulously at the smiling old man before her.

“Indeed, the state of that big-bellied woman, delivering safely is no longer possible, the most likely outcome is a mother and child death. I knew this when I first saw her. If we want to ensure both mother and child are safe, the only way is what you said, kill the chicken to get the egg, fully protect the hen!” The Medical Immortal Old Man raised his eyebrows at Gu Changsheng with a smile.

Upon hearing this, a bright glint flashed in Gu Changsheng’s eyes, and she developed a bit of admiration for this seemingly shameless old man.

Caesarean section, in modern times, is all too common, but things are different now, after all, it’s ancient times!

And this old man could unexpectedly articulate the same thoughts as hers so effortlessly…