Time Travel: The Best Doctor in Ancient Times

Chapter 1222: Chapter 888: Before Beating the Dog, Ask Its Master

”You brat, from your tone, you’re nothing more than a servant! How dare you order us around? If you have something to say, let your master talk to us!”

”Yeah! If your master truly has the ability that deserves us giving way, then show it, and we’ll step aside. But just you? You’re not worthy!”

Two burly men dressed in outfits typical of the Itinerant World, spoke disdainfully to the Servant Boy.

”Refusing a toast only to drink a forfeit! Today, I’ll let you see for yourselves. Even though I’m a servant, I’m not someone you buffoons should underestimate!” The Servant Boy on horseback, upon hearing this, immediately flew into a rage, veins bulging on his face, as he swung the horse whip in his hand, ”Take this!”

As the words fell, the Servant Boy leaped from the horse, directly attacking the two rough men who had spoken.

”Such arrogance, today let my brother experience it firsthand!”

One of the two men saw this, shouted angrily, and leaped from his horse to meet the Servant Boy.

Although the Servant Boy was provoking two people, they were not about to overwhelm with numbers; a one-on-one duel was only fair!

”Bang!”

The seemingly unremarkable move of the Servant Boy’s long whip felt as if it carried great force, directly swinging toward the man’s waist.

The man’s expression changed slightly, he shrugged off the bundle on his back, drew out a large knife, and hurriedly blocked his waist, defusing the move.

The two of them were instantly locked in battle.

Those around the scene quickly urged their horses back, making room for their match.

”Isn’t that the second of the Double Heroes of Guandong? The Double Heroes of Guandong are renowned for their two Nine-ring broadswords. It seems that this fame is well deserved! What great swordsmanship!”

”I heard that Hao Laoer of the Double Heroes of Guandong recently rid the people of a wicked Mountain Stronghold in Guandong, getting seriously injured in the process. I wonder if he’s recovered, as he’s now in a duel.”

”Everyone’s here summoned by the Fengyun Order; there’s really no need to fight. To outsiders, wouldn’t this look like internal discord?”

”...”

Watching the duelists, people around whispered among themselves.

Their conversation, unsurprisingly, reached Gu Changsheng’s ears, causing her to frown slightly.

Others may not see it, but Gu Changsheng saw very clearly. This man, hailed as Hao Laoer of the Double Heroes of Guandong, was likely to suffer!

From his movements, Gu Changsheng could clearly tell that his left leg still bore an old injury, causing an unstable stance, making it easy for the Servant Boy to find an opening.

Sure enough, just as Gu Changsheng thought this, a change occurred in the dueling area.

”Ha!”

”Ho!”

”This...”

”...”

Everyone watching around gasped, unable to believe what they saw in the fighting ground.

Gu Changsheng’s bright, delicate face slightly tensed, also seeing the situation clearly.

Hao Laoer knelt on one knee, with a deep whip wound on his face, bleeding profusely, making his whole face look somewhat ghastly.

They say never to hit someone in the face, but this Servant Boy’s strike was certainly ruthless!

A trace of disapproval flashed in Gu Changsheng’s eyes.

Unable to restrain herself, she lifted the curtain and stepped out of the carriage...

”You brat, you’ve gone too far! In the Itinerant World, strength speaks, but the point is not to go too far. How could you strike so mercilessly? It’s too much!” Big Brother Hao of the Double Heroes of Guandong saw his brother injured, immediately rushed over, lifted Hao Laoer from the ground, a Nine-ring broadsword identical to Hao Laoer’s falling into his hand, and said with a somber gaze, ”Today, let me, Hao Laoer, learn some of your skills!”

”Hmph! A clown dares to show off in front of me. Seeing you run away in fear was already giving you face, but you don’t know your limits!” The whip still dripping blood, the Servant Boy looked at Big Brother Hao with disdain.

”No need for more words, let’s settle it with our skills!” Big Brother Hao was not one to mince words either, holding the Nine-ring broadsword horizontally in front of him, making a starting move.

”Then I’ll let you broaden your horizons!” said the Servant Boy, disdainfully snorting at this.

In the blink of an eye, the two were already engaged in battle, with swords flashing and shadows moving, locked in intense combat.

Amidst their fighting, Gu Changsheng stepped down from the carriage.

Seeing Gu Changsheng descend, Zhou Mu also put down his whip, following her towards the injured Hao Laoer.

”Are you okay? Put some medicine on!” Gu Changsheng looked at Hao Laoer, who was slumped on the ground and covered in blood, and handed over a small porcelain vial.

”Thank you!” Upon hearing this, Hao Laoer couldn’t help but look up in the direction of the voice above his head. He saw two tall figures, a man and a woman, both wearing half-masks and exuding a remarkable presence.

In the Itinerant World, people don’t stand on ceremony. Hao Laoer was straightforward and accepted the vial immediately. He nodded towards the woman with the especially clear and pleasant voice as a form of thanks, then bit open the cork and began sprinkling the medicine on the whip wounds on his face...

”Wait a moment.” Seeing this, Gu Changsheng quickly reached out to stop him.

”Friend?” Hao Laoer hesitated upon hearing this, a trace of confusion crossing his face.

Why did this friend tell him to stop? Could it be that after giving him the medicine, they regretted it?

Hao Laoer thought for a moment. This was just an acquaintance encounter. He was injured, and the two of them helped him. He owed them this favor and would have to return it someday — that’s the code of honor and friendship in the Itinerant World. But since they regretted it, he couldn’t really force it, could he?

Thus, without thinking much more, Hao Laoer handed the medicine vial back to Gu Changsheng.

Seeing Hao Laoer’s action, Gu Changsheng was taken aback, looking rather bewildered.

”He thinks you regretted giving him the medicine for his injuries,” Zhou Mu saw what was happening and immediately spoke up, understanding the thoughts of his own woman.

”Uh...” Gu Changsheng grimaced when he heard this and quickly waved at Hao Laoer, ”It’s not that I regret giving you the medicine. It’s just that this medicine isn’t for your face, it’s for, uh... the wound on your upper thigh... It’s festering, isn’t it? Use this instead...”

Oh heavens bless us!

She thought when Hao Laoer handed the medicine back; maybe he wanted her to help him apply it!

If it weren’t for the Southern Emperor’s identity, she was concerned that if she applied the medicine, her own evildoer would definitely go berserk. Who told Hao Laoer’s leg wound to be in such an inappropriate place?

The upper thigh! Near that critical area!

How was she to help apply the medicine like this? Even though doctors should be above gender differences, she figured the man wouldn’t die even if untreated, though he might suffer for a month longer. But if she helped, her own evildoer could wipe him out in a minute!

Then instead of saving a life, she’d be taking one!

Hallelujah!

When Gu Changsheng accurately pinpointed the location of his injury, a blush of embarrassment crossed Hao Laoer’s blood-streaked face, quickly replaced by a hint of admiration. Honestly, the injury had been there for about two weeks, but situated in such a place, he was reluctant to mention it. Yet this young woman directly pointed it out!

”I’m sorry for making a spectacle of myself in front of you two! Thank you both for the medicine!” Hao Laoer cupped his fists towards Gu Changsheng and Zhou Mu but didn’t immediately apply the medicine.

Seeing this, Gu Changsheng thought again and handed another vial over, ”This bottle is for treating the whip wounds on your face.”

Saying this, Gu Changsheng glanced towards their family carriage and saw that her father, along with four little ones, had alighted and were watching from afar. She then said to Hao Laoer, ”That’s our carriage stopped over there. It’s blocked from entering the city gate. Why don’t you treat your wounds on it? After that fight just now, your wound... ahem... is likely torn open again!”

”This...” Hao Laoer hesitated, a glimmer of concern in his eyes as he looked at the two fighting in the distance; among them was his brother!

Gu Changsheng could tell what worried him and gently reassured him with a smile, ”Don’t worry. That person isn’t your brother’s match. If you weren’t injured, you might have stood a chance against him. Go heal your wounds first! Xiao Cui, wait by the carriage and help this brave warrior treat the whip wounds on his face later.”

”Yes, young lady,” Xiao Cui responded with a smile.

Hao Laoer thought for a moment, didn’t bother with formalities, and sincerely thanked Gu Changsheng and Zhou Mu with blood on his face, ”A great favor goes without saying thanks, but thank you both!”

”No need for thanks!”

”No need for thanks!”

Seeing this, Gu Changsheng and Zhou Mu slightly bowed, returning courtesy to Hao Laoer and made a gesture of invitation, while Xiao Cui helped the limping Hao Laoer towards their carriage.

As Hao Laoer was sent to the carriage to treat his wounds, Gu Changsheng and Zhou Mu turned back to see that the two battling in the field had already determined a winner.

As expected, Big Brother Hao won!

And he won gracefully!

The Servant Boy had lashed a deep whip wound on Hao Laoer’s face, and Big Brother Hao retaliated with a tooth-for-a-tooth approach, only with much more restraint, leaving a blade mark on the youth’s face!

Blade marks differ from whip wounds. The scar wasn’t so ghastly, especially with Big Brother Hao holding back?

Thus, only a few drops of blood adorned the youth’s face. Although it looked sparse, overall, the injuries were far lighter than those of Hao Laoer.

”You whip my brother once, I return with a knife, and our scores will be settled. Let’s part ways and move on with no grudges!” Big Brother Hao, following the rules of the Itinerant World, cupped his fists and spoke solemnly to the disbelieving youth standing there.

Seeing this, Gu Changsheng nodded approvingly. Big Brother Hao really knew his bounds and could both act and retract!

In the end, this matter was just about settled, as long as that arrogant lad doesn’t continue to domineerously demand others to make way in advance!

”In my house, debts aren’t settled this easily! You should consider who owns the dog, too!”