Time Travel: The Best Doctor in Ancient Times

Chapter 1242: Chapter 908: Beauty’s Jealousy, Zhou Mu’s Fury!

As the ancients said, ”Only women and petty people are difficult to nurture!” In the Itinerant World, this means women and children who roam the Jianghu are not to be messed with!

Women and children daring to roam amid the storms of Jianghu, either possess life-saving skills of their own or have the backing of powerful supporters. And this man and woman, although the woman wore a black mask covering half her face, her tall and slender figure was still evident under her summer shirt, leaving everyone astonished!

The people of the Dark Market Auction House cast glances, subtle yet unavoidable, toward Gu Changsheng and Zhou Mu. Of course, they were not foolish enough to pick a quarrel, especially without knowing the background, as such rash action would only bring disaster upon themselves!

Especially when a woman walks in such a clandestine market, it arouses even more curiosity!

Some didn’t react, but others simply couldn’t stand it!

A woman originally surrounded by admirers, her face like a peach blossom, showing haughtiness, her hair in a high bun, and wearing a Peach Blossom Shirt, saw that the crowd, originally drawn to her, now couldn’t take their eyes off Gu Changsheng, and her rosy face immediately turned sullen!

”Where did this woman come from, hiding and being mysterious, luring souls away!” Known as the Ling Yue Fairy in the Jianghu, Ling Yuexi, from the renowned family of Lingfeng Pavilion’s Ling family, is famous for her beauty in the Itinerant World, always used to being the center of attention, couldn’t stand others stealing her spotlight!

The Jianghu lads around Ling Yuexi immediately changed their expressions upon hearing this.

The position of Lingfeng Pavilion in Jianghu is not low; it’s a reputable organization in both the Imperial Court and Itinerant World. In the ordinary cityscape, they’d be considered a prestigious officialdom. Simple Jianghu men all desire to climb such a noble tree and leap over the Dragon Gate. Especially Ling Yuexi’s good looks drawn many Jianghu men trying to take shortcuts, rushing towards her!

”Why should Miss Ling bother with an ordinary woman? These days, some people just love to attract attention by being covert,” a man said at once to Ling Yuexi, with a flattering smile, his eyes barely hiding his hunger, ”How can a glowworm compete with the bright moon? Miss Ling, don’t let this spoil your interest in the auction. See, that woman’s face is covered with a mask. Who knows what ugly face hides beneath it!”

As the man spoke, Ling Yuexi’s expression gradually improved, a self-assured smile appearing on her lips.

Seeing this, the young men around her glared angrily at the man who spoke first, thinking they were a step too late and let that man gain favor with Miss Ling first!

”Taoist Li sure knows how to speak, as the saying goes, ’ugly people cause more trouble...’ ” Ling Yuexi glanced disdainfully at Gu Changsheng and Zhou Mu walking slowly towards them and snorted contemptuously, ”Covering up like that, those who know say it’s mysterious, those who don’t might...”

”Bang!”

Ling Yuexi hadn’t finished her words when there was a sound of something heavy dropping to the ground beside her.

The crowd was stunned, suddenly unable to react!

When they came back to their senses, they found that Li Chuanxiu, standing beside Ling Yuexi, was no longer there!

”Pfft!”

Li Chuanxiu, thrown to the side and hitting a pillar of the auction house, spat out a mouthful of blood, quickly staining his clothes and the ground in front of him, clutching his chest, he looked around in anger, trying to speak, but coughed up more blood...

”Who? Who dared to ambush in front of everyone’s eyes? Come out!” Ling Yuexi’s face changed slightly upon seeing this, a feigned righteous indignation on her face, though a glimmer of happiness shone in her eyes.

She was able to thrive in the Jianghu, becoming a focus of attention, relying on her illustrious family and looks. However, Jianghu has its own rules; those trying to fawn over and adhere to her Lingfeng Pavilion, rushing towards her, but truly gaining a foothold in Jianghu still relies on prestige!

And now, her opportunity to establish a name was here!

If she could stand up and discover who secretly injured Li Chuanxiu, the crowd would surely praise her for being righteous and courageous!

In the Jianghu, even a small ripple can quickly spread throughout, especially since it was the Border Pass Auction at Licheng City, held every five years, there is no better opportunity than this to establish reputation!

Thinking that she would no longer be just a beautiful vase, Ling Yuexi’s face couldn’t hide her delight!

”Hiding is not what a gentleman would do. Who’s injuring secretly? A true man does what he dares to do, come out and explain yourself!” Ling Yuexi, with a righteous and stern expression, shouted delicately with her pretty face.

The crowd, upon hearing the words, looked around, searching for a possible culprit!

Gu Changsheng, who was slowly approaching, tilted his head helplessly at his own evildoer and glanced sideways. The corner of his mouth, hidden beneath half a mask, curled subtly as he spoke in a nonchalant voice, ”Evildoer, why did you bother to smack someone? Now that you’ve done it, if we don’t own up, you’ll be an inexplicable coward!”

”Hmph!” Zhou Mu snorted at the comment, a chilling aura sweeping through the air. Under the mask, his deep-set eyes cast a sharp, tangible glare at Li Chuanxiu, who lay on the ground unable to rise.

With just a glance, Li Chuanxiu’s attempt to struggle to his feet froze, his entire body unable to muster strength as if plunged into an ice cave!

The people beside him naturally reached out to help him, his chest stained with blood forming a blood flower, and Li Chuanxiu looked towards the source of his intense chill with a face full of uncertainty...

Then, he widened his eyes in terror.

Such a cold gaze!

It carried an overwhelming aura of killing intent! Vaguely, there was a smell of bloodshed and war, enveloping him and making all the hair on his body stand on end, sensing extraordinary danger!

Yet, those around him clearly felt nothing!

So, was this gaze only targeting him?

Realizing this, a tremor of fear coursed through Li Chuanxiu’s heart. He wanted to get close to Ling Yuexi, a renowned daughter of a noble family in the Itinerant World, but he wasn’t a fool. There’s an old saying: those skilled in manipulation are often keen-minded, and he was precisely that. So in that instant, a trace of cowardice flashed across his heart!

Gu Changsheng and Zhou Mu’s words, spoken neither loudly nor softly, reached the ears of the Itinerant World’s people present with clarity.

No doubt about it, this was essentially a confession without duress!

Ling Yuexi witnessed this, a hint of delight flashing across her delicate face. It seems she still had some intimidating effect; with just a few words, the hidden perpetrator confessed automatically!

”Was it you who harmed Taoist Li? It’s commendable that you dare to admit it. Attacking in the shadows is despicable among Itinerant World’s people; blood must be repaid with blood, as is the rule of the Itinerant World. You should settle this yourself. I don’t want your lives, just that you injure yourselves internally to experience the pain Taoist Li suffered!” Ling Yuexi spoke loftily, though her words seemed to demand justice for Li Chuanxiu, she never even glanced at the injured Li Chuanxiu!

Especially seeing the one who injured Li Chuanxiu was that masked woman who stole her spotlight upon arrival, Ling Yuexi’s eyes were eager, disregarding anything else!

”Ha!” Gu Changsheng sneered when he heard this, then turned to the evildoer beside him and said, ”Fools are aplenty every year, especially this year. Evildoer, let’s go, no need to haggle with such people, lest we lower our dignity!”

His own evildoer naturally attacked Li Chuanxiu because he overheard that man’s harsh comments about her; Gu Changsheng didn’t even need to think, he knew right away. Fortunately, his evildoer, the cultured Prince, disdained taking action against women; otherwise, even this reckless vase-like girl before them wouldn’t have had a good end!

”You! You’ve gone too far! Harming others in secret, then speaking without respect, are you trying to set yourself against us?” Ling Yuexi’s pretty face turned cold at these words. Although the woman couldn’t see her expression, her tone was utterly indifferent, treating her as if she didn’t matter! How could the usually proud Ling Yuexi bear this?

”Ha! Set against you? You or your group? Do you even deserve it?” Gu Changsheng snorted coldly, reaching out to restrain his evildoer who was about to act. What a joke—her evildoer might be reticent in speech but was decisively action-oriented; once angered, not even Gu Changsheng could ensure control. This woman here is really poking the tiger!

Why bother being hostile to her with nothing better to do?

She was plainly just passing by, not looking to garner any animosity! Is it necessary to react as if seeing a rival in love every time, with eyes flashing green?

”You audacious woman! I, Ling Yuexi, will not tolerate you! I must avenge Taoist Li!” Upon hearing this, Ling Yuexi became furious, her chest heaving, presenting a scenic view, which instantly drew attention.

At this, Gu Changsheng blinked his long eyelashes and finally looked at Ling Yuexi directly for the first time.

Well, she could still be considered a pretty girl, though not quite up to par with the girls at her side. Still, here in Border Pass Licheng City, where even a sow could outshine Diao Chan, she might well be a refreshing sight amid the bloom, especially with that well-proportioned bosom—stirring indeed, isn’t it?

”Alright, young lady, a beauty is more appealing when aloof. Stop wagging your tongue sowing discord, it tarnishes your grace and puts you at a disadvantage. Besides, some matters aren’t for you to meddle with, now stand down!” Gu Changsheng said while raising an eyebrow at Ling Yuexi...