Time Travel: The Best Doctor in Ancient Times-Chapter 1402 - 1055: Shi Wujue, Hidden Worries!

"Duo Shu!"

Upon hearing this, Shi Wujue immediately turned his head, his brow furrowed slightly, and his sharp gaze swept over to Duo Shu. In a deep and cold voice, he spoke with an unprecedentedly fierce pressure, "Your killing intent is really getting stronger! To kill him is not difficult, but if something happens to him on the territory of this hall, wouldn’t that solidify the accusations he made against it?"

At this point, Shi Wujue paused, his lips curling into a wicked, disdainful smile, "Heh... Is being desireless and without ambition truly the most fearsome? What I seek is beyond what he can imagine! Foolish mortals!"

"Hall Master! Your subordinate admits guilt!"

Hearing this, Duo Shu immediately broke out in a cold sweat on his forehead and quickly knelt on one knee to plead guilty.

If he caused the Hall Master to solidify the accusations Yue Xilou made, then his own guilt could be either minor or severe!

In front of Shi Wujue, Duo Shu dared not make the slightest misstep!

Because he understood this man before him too well!

His decisiveness in killing and the ruthlessness of his actions far surpassed the rumors surrounding Crown Prince Mu!

Yet, there was now an exception...

And that was Gu Changsheng!

When it came to matters involving Gu Changsheng, his own Hall Master would always think of settling things quietly...

"Duo Shu, those who plan great deeds must have a long-term vision and not care for short-term gains and losses. If your perspective remains this narrow, you are destined to fail in great deeds!" Shi Wujue gave a sidelong glance at the kneeling Duo Shu and said solemnly.

"Hall Master, as long as I follow you, your great deeds are my great deeds!" Duo Shu immediately responded respectfully.

"Yue Xilou has traversed the Itinerant World his entire life, and coming to Linyuan City, he is wary of the power of this hall. But his guess is far from the truth, far enough that I do not need to act!" Shi Wujue ignored Duo Shu’s words, gazing into the distance, and continued, "I know that you must think I don’t act against him because of Gu Changsheng; indeed it’s not so. Duo Shu, others may not know my strength, but Zhou Mu and the others, how could they not know? With my abilities, it’s not impossible to aspire to rule the world. Yet I reside peacefully in Linyuan City; do you think they wouldn’t think more of it?"

"Remember this, Duo Shu: reality is illusion, illusion is reality. Yue Xilou’s suspicion and speculation are exactly what Zhou Mu and the others are worried about but haven’t vocalized. Now, with Yue Xilou voicing those concerns, I just need to let his guess become baseless. He will end up being seen as someone who judges a noble heart with an inferior mind, and Zhou Mu and the others will put their worries about me to rest! Such a matter with all benefits and no harm, we just need to do nothing and reap the rewards. Isn’t that delightful? Duo Shu, although your thinking is meticulous, your vision still needs to be more long-term! Don’t lose the big picture over small gains!"

Hearing this, Duo Shu immediately corrected his posture and bowed again, "I will remember the Hall Master’s teachings!"

"You may go now!" Shi Wujue nodded slightly, seemingly indifferent.

"Yes!"

Duo Shu responded and retreated.

Yet at the moment when Duo Shu’s figure disappeared outside the corridor, Shi Wujue suddenly became unsteady, barely managing to support himself on the railing to stabilize himself. His exquisite face had turned pale, and cold sweat was streaming down!

"Hall Master!" A startled voice from Shi Wei, hidden in the shadows, called out. Her hazy figure took a step forward but ultimately didn’t step into the light.

She was merely a wisp of a soul!

A presence that couldn’t face the light!

"Hall Master, could it be that it has started to act prematurely due to the two consecutive actions against the heavens?" Seeing Shi Wujue ignored her call, Shi Wei’s soul grew even more anxious, her hoarse voice tinged with panic and trepidation, "Hall Master, since the Southern Emperor has moved out of Heaven Deceiving Hall, why don’t you take residence there? It would be better than enduring such pain here!"

His slender fingers gripped the railing, veins subtly protruding. Beads of sweat slowly slid down from Shi Wujue’s nose. Hearing Shi Wei’s words, his lips curled into a self-mocking smile, and he said slowly and deeply, "Ten Miles Peach Grove has been destroyed, the Life Formation no longer exists, Heaven Deceiving Hall has also lost the Divine Tears Spirit Pearl. If the Evil Gathering Formation continues to exist, within half a month, the entire Linyuan City will be destroyed by the backlash of the ominous energy!"

"Hall Master, considering it has come to this, why are you still thinking about Linyuan City? It is merely a refuge for the Ancient Country’s Royal Family to continue their lineage, not your kingdom. Since you’ve already sent out the Divine Tears Spirit Pearl, it shows that you’ve burned your boats and given up retreat. Why not exploit the last bit of Linyuan City’s existence?" Shi Wei’s soul urgently implored, "The people of Linyuan City were vicious and deserving of death to begin with. It’s a great honor for them to die for you! Why do you hesitate for their sake?"

"Yes, they deserve to die! My ancestors opened up Linyuan City as a sanctuary for them, merely to absorb the ominous energy from them. Their lives and deaths never mattered to me! But..." at this point, Shi Wujue paused, then continued slowly, "But if Linyuan City were destroyed by the backlash of ominous energy, Gu Changsheng’s father would surely notice something..."

"Hall Master!" Shi Wei’s soul exclaimed in disagreement as soon as she heard it.

"Since I’ve decided to be the good person, I’ll see it through to the end, not wanting to bear the blame of self-destruction nor allow others to speculate needlessly! This bit of pain, I can endure, and the Evil Gathering Formation in Linyuan City no longer needs to exist!" Shi Wujue waved his hand at Shi Wei, and then, clad in black garments, his figure disappeared from the corridor, darting towards the outside of Linyuan City...

Outside of Linyuan City, surrounded by mountains.

Gu Changsheng was brought to a verdant hilltop by Zhou Mu, and at this moment, he was infuriated.

"Zhou Mu, what are you up to? What are you and my old man along with Little Monk Bu Jie keeping from me?" Gu Changsheng, with arms akimbo like a teapot, spoke stubbornly, "You’d better explain things clearly to me today. If you don’t, there’ll be no end to this!"

"Changsheng..." Zhou Mu looked at Gu Changsheng with a face full of helplessness. His face, as if divine, was full of indulgence, yet the depths of his eyes, deep like a cold pool, flickered with uncertainty, heavy with bitterness.

"Don’t call me! It’s useless to call me! I want a reason!" Gu Changsheng brushed away Zhou Mu’s outstretched hand, speaking stubbornly.

Damn it, her heart had been scratching like a cat for two days already. If she didn’t get an explanation soon, she would go crazy!

Tomorrow was the day when the Hidden World Clan Nirvana Martial Contest began. She had a tough battle to fight. At this time, letting her carry so much doubt and confusion in her heart, wasn’t that clearly asking her to be distracted?

She really didn’t know what the person in front of her was thinking!

Zhou Mu, upon hearing this, lowered his long lashes slightly, recalling the words he forced from the mouth of the Little Monk Bu Jie. His face, divine in appearance, revealed a trace of darkness, "Changsheng, there are some things that, knowing them is worse than not knowing because neither you nor I can change anything?"

"How do you know I’d rather not know if you don’t tell me?" Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng immediately glared and pointed at Zhou Mu, "Is it fun to play such tricks with me?"

Does she look like she is easy to fool?

He actually learned from Little Monk Bu Jie’s set, using such profound words to confuse her!

She wouldn’t fall for it!

She wasn’t easily deceived!

"Changsheng, just listen to my advice, don’t insist on finding out the truth. Father-in-law might... might change his mind and not let us marry quickly. Isn’t it better to leave it like this for now?" Zhou Mu thought for a moment, then spoke in a warm voice to comfort her.

But as soon as Gu Changsheng heard this, she was immediately unhappy, and a little flame of anger flickered in her gaze at Zhou Mu!

"Zhou Mu, what do you mean by this?"

Damn it, what does it mean to leave it like this?

Why did it sound so awkward to her?

It’s like the man in front of her didn’t want to marry her!

Yes!

Now really wasn’t the time for a grand marriage; none of the conditions were right! However, this was just a rational analysis, not the answer she wanted from Zhou Mu!

As a woman, even if Gu Changsheng was sensible, knowing her man was not eager to marry her, she couldn’t help but get upset!

Could she not be upset?

To think she believed that Zhou Mu’s avoidance actually meant he was optimistic!

But really, he was not willing at all!

What the hell!

What kind of situation is this?

Was her affection one-sided, self-indulgent?

"What nonsense are you thinking now?" Seeing Gu Changsheng’s expression, Zhou Mu looked immediately frustrated.

"If you weren’t thinking that way, how do you know I’m thinking nonsense?" Gu Changsheng’s fury, initially fully displayed on her face, had turned into a thoughtful expression with a stern face!

Those who knew Gu Changsheng understood that if her feelings were all over her face, it meant she actually hadn’t taken it to heart!

However, if she restrained her expression, then something serious was happening because it meant she was genuinely upset!

Zhou Mu naturally understood Gu Changsheng and, seeing this, felt quite helpless. He thought for a moment and then carefully said, "It’s not what you think. From my selfish perspective, I more than anyone wish for Father-in-law to persist, but I know Father-in-law had a moment of misunderstanding, which is why he’s acting this way. I once promised you a grand wedding, not this rushed, under someone else’s roof ceremony! Changsheng, when Father-in-law figures it out, he won’t make you marry under such unjust conditions!"

"Don’t use this to brush me off. I know you all must be hiding something from me!" Gu Changsheng spoke with an expression that showed no joy or anger.

Upon seeing this, Zhou Mu’s divine-like face showed a trace of difficulty. He thought for a moment and then took a deep breath, saying, "Fine! Since you insist on asking, I’ll tell you the reason! Changsheng, the reason Father-in-law wants us to marry soon is because he’s just cowardly and fearful..."