Time Travel: The Best Doctor in Ancient Times

Chapter 1397: Chapter 1050: Enemies Cross Paths

Someone from the Hidden World Clan is visiting?

With the Nirvana Martial Contest about to take place, Gu Changsheng certainly wouldn’t naively believe that the visitor was merely here to deliver her an invitation!

As for whether she should meet them or not, Gu Changsheng’s answer is that she absolutely must!

The reason is simple...

Because she’s very bored!

The whole family is avoiding her like mice seeing a cat, and she’s so bored she might start growing fur. Just as someone from the Hidden World Clan showed up, why wouldn’t she meet them?

Meeting them and having some fun to pass the time is not a bad idea!

Besides, right now in the City Lord’s Mansion, there’s truly no one who can do anything to her. She’s just flaunting borrowed power!

Following the little palace maid who came to report, Gu Changsheng first returned to her bedroom to change into dry clothes. The cocky Gu Changsheng thought that receiving guests is all about appearances. You can’t lose face the moment you meet them, right?

Once she was ready, Gu Changsheng, led by the little palace maid, headed straight to the hall of the outer building of the City Lord’s Mansion. As she stepped into the hall, she saw clearly who was sitting inside, and her phoenix eyes immediately narrowed, her whole demeanor shifting from casual to dangerous!

Dugu Jieao!

It’s this old foe!

What’s this?

Not foes don’t gather together? I must say, the road for these foes is really narrow, making Gu Changsheng feel a bit suffocated!

”Heh, heh, I wondered who was eager to see me, turns out it’s you!” Forcing down the hatred she felt upon seeing Dugu Jieao again, Gu Changsheng’s lips curled slightly in a scornful smile on her radiant face, without a hint of a mask this time. Truth be told, she didn’t need to hide anything in the City Lord’s Mansion!

While she walked leisurely into the hall, Gu Changsheng casually glanced at Dugu Jieao who stood up from his chair, and said with a hint of mockery, ”From Licheng City, I thought you’d be bedridden for a long time after losing two Spirit Bodies, Elder Dugu. But it seems I was over-worrying. Elder Dugu here seems full of energy, more than ready to stir up trouble!”

The meaning in her words was unmistakable!

If it weren’t for this old foe stirring up trouble, Gu Changsheng couldn’t imagine who else would be so bored as to spread rumors in Linyuan City about her involvement with Shi Wujue!

Trying to sow discord!

How despicable!

Gu Changsheng’s words successfully made Dugu Jieao’s old face change colors, momentarily twisting as he watched Gu Changsheng confidently walk to the leading position in the hall and sit down. Dugu Jieao was immediately at a loss for what to do!

Should he bow? He holds the status of an elder in the Hidden World Clan!

But if he doesn’t bow, Gu Changsheng has already taken the prominent seat!

Separating guests and hosts, defining hierarchy!

Within the Hidden World Clan, Dugu Jieao is honored as an elder, but in the secular world, Gu Changsheng is noble as the Southern Emperor, a female ruler over the realm!

In the face of identity, age can generally be disregarded, nobody cares about respecting the elderly and loving the young, especially not between two people who don’t get along?

The awkward expression on his old face flashed and was gone, and Dugu Jieao, having weathered great storms, quickly composed himself and gave a slight bow to Gu Changsheng, suppressing his aggressiveness as he spoke, ”Meeting again, I don’t know whether to address you as Immortal or Southern Emperor Changsheng!”

One must admit, Dugu Jieao is not foolish!

Gu Changsheng’s words carried thorns right from the start, almost pointing at his old face accusing him of stirring trouble, but he deftly parried it with his light-hearted response!

The dignified Southern Emperor wandering incognito in the Itinerant World, spoken of it’s not quite a glorious affair!

If it were any other Emperor, they might feel ashamed and wish they could vanish, but Dugu Jieao overlooked Gu Changsheng’s disposition!

How can Gu Changsheng’s cheek be compared to that of ordinary people?

”Tch!” Gu Changsheng sneered coldly, leaning one arm on the Taishi Chair at the head, exuding the elegance and majesty of the Southern Emperor despite not wearing the imperial robes, looking at Dugu Jieao with calm disdain, her lips slightly curling, ”Elder Dugu, what do you mean by that? Could it be that Elder Dugu has secluded himself for too long, and learned poorly? Changsheng, being immortal, immortality is Changsheng. What’s so strange about that? But...”

Saying this, Gu Changsheng casually blew on her nails, her tone lowering slightly, ”But, if you know I am Changsheng, your salute is awfully vague! Could it be that the Hidden World Clan has secluded themselves too long, forgetting the secular world’s hierarchy?”

Gu Changsheng is not usually someone who likes to flaunt her power, but it depends on the person!

For people like Dugu Jieao, Gu Changsheng truly doesn’t mind doing so!

Although it is said there are no eternal enemies nor eternal friends, Gu Changsheng is quite self-centered. If she likes something, she likes it; if not, she won’t bother to turn swords into jade and silk!

Someone who dares to employ vile means to spread rumors and create conflict in the dark, someone who is disgracefully elderly, is not worth Gu Changsheng’s time!

Gu Changsheng regards Dugu Jieao, even if he is a Master of the Transformative Realm, with... utter disdain!

She admires the strong, regardless of their evilness, as long as they are upright!

Just like Shi Wujue—Shi Wujue’s wickedness is known to all, clear-cut, and his might shakes the world, unmistakable to everyone. Yet, his conduct has its bottom line and principles, quite unlike the despicable Dugu Jieao whose conduct is contemptible!

Dugu Jieao’s face darkened immediately after hearing Gu Changsheng’s words, but he still managed to force an embarrassed smile without addressing the topic, ”In the mundane world, there are not a few of those with noble bearing and talents. The Southern Emperor’s dignity, I admire! My purpose here is firstly to congratulate Medicine King Valley on having a descendant like the Southern Emperor. From now on, consider the Southern Emperor as one of the Hidden World Clan, sharing the same fortune and loss...”

”Ha!” Before Dugu Jieao could finish, Gu Changsheng snorted coldly, ”I never heard the Old Man talk of sharing fortunes and losses. All I know is that even he himself stays secluded in the Secluded Valley, not truly sharing honor and disgrace with the Hidden World Clan!”

”...” Upon hearing this, Dugu Jieao’s face darkened further.

He knew clearly who Gu Changsheng referred to as the Old Man!

Medical Immortal Wu Xi!

Despite Medicine King Valley being the foremost of the Eight Great Hidden Clans, its members are few and mostly act on their own, unconcerned with power, which makes Dugu Jieao both resentful and disdainful, yet he is helpless!

”The Southern Emperor’s words are too heavy. The Eight Great Hidden Clans are essentially one entity, naturally sharing honor and disgrace. The Southern Emperor just joined Medicine King Valley, and it’s not surprising for those unfamiliar with the Hidden Clans to have such views. Just as the Nirvana Martial Contest is to be held in Linyuan City tomorrow, the Southern Emperor can use this opportunity to engage and spar with the young disciples of the Hidden Clans, cultivating a deeper bond. Then, the Southern Emperor’s heart will naturally align with the Hidden Clans!” Dugu Jieao spoke as a strange smile appeared on his old face.

Gu Changsheng, hearing the words, also smiled.

Her heart aligning with the Hidden Clans?

Is Dugu Jieao, this old man, out of his mind?

How could he say such irresponsible things? Isn’t this too absurdly wishful thinking?

”So, you specifically came to see me to be a persuader? Elder Dugu, are you trying to convince me to give up controlling the Southern Country and rejoin your secluded hills and fields?” Gu Changsheng laughed somewhat mockingly.

”Not at all! Since the Hidden Clans have already convened the Nirvana Martial Contest, sending out talented disciples into the world, why would I attempt to persuade the Southern Emperor to avoid the world? The Southern Emperor worries too much!”

”Oh?” Gu Changsheng smiled indifferently, ”Then what is your true intention for this visit? Don’t tell me you came to deliver an invitation; I hold the Nirvana Order from Medicine King Valley, there’s no need to trouble Elder Dugu to come all this way!”

”I specifically came to apologize for the matter regarding Licheng City. Southern Emperor, what happened at the Licheng City auction was a misunderstanding. I acted rashly against the Southern Emperor only after being misled by some slander from the Yu Mansion and Wei Family’s youngsters. I have lost two Spirit Bodies over this. As per Medical Immortal Wu Xi’s words, consider this matter settled, and I hope the Southern Emperor bears no grudge!”

Gu Changsheng raised her brows listening to Dugu Jieao, her expression unchanged, though her heart sneered repeatedly!

What a Dugu Jieao—his skill in shifting blame is truly unmatched!

Listening to slander from the Yu Mansion and Wei Family? Speaking is more beautiful than singing! If not for this old man’s murderous intent, bearing malice towards her and the evildoer, how could the auction in Licheng City have escalated to that level?

Harm her evildoer, and she won’t rest until vengeance!

Even if the Medical Immortal Old Man intervenes, it’s futile!

What Hidden Clan’s balance? As a person of the mundane world, she couldn’t care less, especially since being a half-disciple of Medicine King Valley means nothing if she can’t enjoy the Itinerant World! What’s the use of relying on the Old Man for support?

”Southern Emperor, with Nirvana approaching and Medical Immortal Wu Xi having given you the Nirvana Order, he must have informed you of the prize for the contest’s first place...” Dugu Jieao remained standing, Gu Changsheng didn’t offer him a seat.

Hearing this, a glimmer of light flashed at the bottom of Gu Changsheng’s eyes!

The key arrived!

The fox’s tail has shown!

The prize for the Nirvana Contest’s first place!

This is what concerns Dugu Jieao, this old man, isn’t it?

It turns out to align with her interests!

Slightly curling her lips, Gu Changsheng tilted her head, her gaze fixed fiercely on Dugu Jieao, silently indicating for him to continue!

She wanted to see what kind of plans this old man had!

Sensing Gu Changsheng’s gaze, a joyful and eager expression appeared on Dugu Jieao’s old face. He thought, how could there be any reason a young girl wouldn’t accept his earnest persuasion? Despite being the Southern Emperor, what does that matter? Ultimately, she’s just a woman!