Time Travel: The Best Doctor in Ancient Times

”As long as it can be pieced together, we can traverse the Land of Sand Sea unhindered!” Elder Yuh said, handing over the tattered sheepskin scroll as if he feared Gu Changsheng would not accept it, he spoke enticingly again, ”Perhaps the Southern Emperor does not know, but the Far North Desert Sea is quite a place. Rumor has it, it’s the last resting place of the True Gods in the world, surely filled with numerous Divine Relic Items, which are great opportunities. We, who practice martial arts, if we wish to transcend the mundane, and reach the Conquest Realm for eternal soul life, we must have the aid of a Divine Relic Item!”

Gu Changsheng propped her chin with one hand, glanced at the Geomancy Map in Elder Yuh’s hand, then looked at Elder Yuh standing exaggeratively before her, the corner of her mouth curled subtly as she spoke casually, ”But I have already reached the Conquest Realm, transcended the mundane, eternal life... Seems it doesn’t hold much allure for me now...”

She hadn’t snatched this Geomancy Map Fragment when she was in the Valley of Forgetfulness, and now, she doesn’t want to accept it!

Moreover, this Elder Yuh is truly...

It’s clear that the Hidden World Clan went to the Valley of Forgetfulness aiming straight for this Geomancy Map Fragment, and they had a share of the map themselves, yet at this moment, he only wants to hand over this fragment to her, diverting disaster, seeking her protection, isn’t this idea just too simplistic!

Do they really think she doesn’t know that the Hidden World Clan has a feud with Gadatu, and right now they’re most afraid of the Gada Tribe’s retaliation?

Upon hearing this, Elder Yuh couldn’t help but be stunned. Clearly, Gu Changsheng was already a Master of the Primordial Transformative Realm, any Divine Relic Item holds little attraction for her!

But they have a feud with Gadatu because of this fragment, if they don’t throw this fragment away right now...

How can they seek Gu Changsheng’s protection?

”Southern Emperor, although you have reached the Conquest Realm, those confidants around you, like the Princess of Northern Mongolian and others, have not yet reached the Conquest Realm, and this Divine Relic Item, enduring through millennia without decay, even keeping it for descendants as an heirloom, it’s still good!” Elder Yuh continued to persuade stubbornly.

”Heh...” Hearing this, Gu Changsheng chuckled coldly, her Phoenix Eyes fixed directly on Elder Yuh, making him uneasy deep down; only then did she speak mockingly, ”Elder Yuh, in the Valley of Forgetfulness, you put on quite a show of killing to silence. Knowing Gadatu was the one I saved, yet you’re offering the Geomancy Map Fragment now, seeking protection at my door, indeed you have borne great hardships...”

Upon hearing this, Elder Yuh’s old face turned a series of blues and whites!

Isn’t it so?

After confirming Gadatu was still alive, Elder Yuh and others thought it over, although they hadn’t confirmed Gadatu’s death, with the strength of their attack, Gadatu shouldn’t survive unscathed, the Valley of Forgetfulness is full of danger, if not for Gu Changsheng’s rescue, Gadatu couldn’t possibly have survived!

Moreover, they saw with their own eyes Gu Changsheng used the saving of a life to ruthlessly extort Gadatu!

Now, their intentions were pointed out so clearly by Gu Changsheng, with Gadatu already oppressed greatly, his heart is now in turmoil!

Offering the Geomancy Map Fragment wasn’t his wish, but after Gadatu announced the independence of the Gada Tribe, they have no other way!

No matter how lofty the Hidden World Clan thinks of themselves, it’s improbable to assume they can counter the entire Gada Tribe’s retaliation with just a dozen people, thus seeking Gu Changsheng was really their last resort!

However, at present, Gu Changsheng is clearly not an easy target. They are presenting the Geomancy Map Fragment, yet she shows no intention to accept it!

This made Elder Yuh increasingly anxious!

Who knows Gadatu’s troops still gaze fiercely outside the Guesthouse, so frightened are they that the Hidden World Clan members don’t dare step outside for even a moment?

When have the Hidden World Clan members ever suffered such humiliation? Truly, a tiger come to the plains, bullied by dogs; however, so many have been lost in the Linyuan City incident, if they can’t lure Gu Changsheng to the Land of Sand Sea and find some opportunities to return, they’re afraid they can’t account to the family!

So, whether they accept it or not, they have to!

”Heh...” Elder Yuh chuckled awkwardly, nodding and bowing with a flattering expression, ”Southern Emperor is astute. Our Hidden World Clan faces great calamity and we have dwindled thus far, now forced to seek Southern Emperor’s protection. But this Geomancy Map Fragment genuinely is a good item, sincere enough to aid the Southern Emperor in finding Divine Relic opportunities!”

Either way, they still have a piece of the Geomancy Map, presenting this one doesn’t worry them about Gu Changsheng abandoning them; once truly in the Sand Sea, they might still get a share!

Gu Changsheng saw through Elder Yuh’s calculations, her Phoenix Eyes flashed with disdain, she snorted coldly, speaking with a troubled face, ”However, Gadatu announced independence and pledged allegiance, which is somewhat courteous to me. If I accept this fragment and protect you, it might cause Gadatu to have misgivings, and later, when Borjigin Nian claims the throne of Northern Mongolian, what if he plays tricks?”

As he spoke, Gu Changsheng extended a hand towards Elder Yuh, rubbing two fingers together in a deliberate manner, squinting as he said, ”It’s said that if there’s no profit, one doesn’t wake up at dawn. Elder Yuh, you can take back the fragments of the map, but if you seek my protection, it’s not impossible. However, you must... hmm? You know what I mean?”

On hearing that Gu Changsheng allowed them to take the map fragments back, Elder Yuh was initially delighted. But immediately after hearing the latter part of his words and seeing Gu Changsheng’s subtle gestures, his elderly face twitched uncontrollably, speaking with great difficulty, ”Southern Emperor, what do you mean by this?”

”Oh! Playing dumb when you know the truth, right?” Gu Changsheng sat up straight upon hearing this, pointed at Elder Yuh, and said in a deep voice, ”Elder Yuh, you are being a bit unreasonable. My meaning here couldn’t be clearer. If you want me to protect you from Gadatu, it’s not difficult, but the goods in your few carriages will inevitably be reduced a little. I’m not asking for much, just half of it will do! Heh heh...”

As Gu Changsheng spoke, he let out a sly laugh.

”You!” Upon hearing that Gu Changsheng was asking for half of their wealth, Elder Yuh’s face immediately darkened!

When they left the hideaway of the Hidden World Clan, they brought many people along. Since they were all precious sons and daughters, they carried a significant amount of gold, silver and silk. The wealth they accumulated over generations of noble family heritage was no less than that of Gu Changsheng, the worldly ruler. However, he never expected Gu Changsheng would target their wealth and ask for a lion’s share right off the bat!

”Elder Yuh, there’s an old saying that people die for wealth and birds die for food. But if one’s life is gone, what’s the use of all that family wealth? You can’t take it with you in life or death, can you? This account, Elder Yuh, you should be able to calculate clearly!” Gu Changsheng, upon seeing Elder Yuh’s reluctance, blinked at him with a bewitched expression.

Greedy for life and afraid of death yet hoarding wealth, then it’s their own fault if they die!

Gu Changsheng truly despised Elder Yuh. If he didn’t extort them, he felt he was doing himself an injustice!

Especially seeing him abandon his own daughter and live comfortably, Gu Changsheng felt he deserved some compensation for raising his daughter!

”Gu Changsheng, don’t push your luck! Although we’re currently in dire straits, people from the Hidden World Clan should not be underestimated!” Elder Yuh roared in a low voice, having reached the end of his patience.

Gu Changsheng looked unconcerned, ”But you are indeed in dire straits now, aren’t you?”

She was speaking the plain truth. While the core members of the Hidden World Clan may be intimidating, so what?

”Elder Yuh, there’s a saying that goes ’the mountains are high and the Emperor is far away’; distant waters can’t quench a nearby thirst. And with only a few of you left now, I doubt you’d dare summon help from your clan. So, you must rely on me. I alone can protect you in this Northern Mongolian Land. Do you choose money or life? It’s up to you!” Gu Changsheng shrugged, spreading his hands, as if leaving the choice entirely to them.

”You! You! You’re taking advantage of us in our plight! Gu Changsheng, why don’t you just rob us?” Elder Yuh, exasperated by Gu Changsheng’s shamelessness, was boiling with anger.

”Heh heh... With you right in front of me, why would I go out to rob? If it’s delivered to my door, why not take it?” Gu Changsheng smirked and blew on his fingernails, looking at the nearly explosive Elder Yuh, raising his brows, ”Elder Yuh, believe me, I not only take advantage of the situation, I seize the opportunity. If I were to throw you out of this guesthouse now, wouldn’t you be like sheep delivered to wolves? There’s a saying that even a mighty dragon can’t suppress a local tycoon, and Gadatu is still outside, eager to settle scores with you!”

”Gu Changsheng! You’re despicable!”

”Despicableness is the pass of the despicable!”

”You’re shameless!”

”Shamelessness is the motto of the shameless!”

”You...”

”If Elder Yuh wishes to praise me, please finish the sentence. I humbly accept any compliments!” Gu Changsheng, gazing at the infuriated Elder Yuh, laughed casually, ”But unless you pay me a service fee, get out of my sight. Gadatu’s forces are waiting for you. Safe travels, won’t see you off!”

”You...” Facing these words, Elder Yuh, with a face flushed like a pig’s liver, eyes ablaze, and fluctuating chest, almost fainted from anger.

”Ahem ahem...” Just as Elder Yuh and Gu Changsheng were about to tear into each other over the service fee, Bai Wuao, who had been standing silently one level below, covered his mouth with his sleeve, and faked a few coughs...

Hearing this disturbance, Gu Changsheng couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow and glance at Bai Wuao, a sharp glint flickering in his eyes...