Time Travel: The Best Doctor in Ancient Times
Chapter 561 - 414: The Big Pot of Destiny

Chapter 561: Chapter 414: The Big Pot of Destiny

Sima Changhao, upon hearing these words, was dumbstruck and speechless.

Gu Changsheng lay slanted on the long table, his large phoenix eyes blinked, his long lashes trembled, and he began speaking authoritatively, "It is said that the Southern Chen Royal Family now only has two of you legitimate descendants left. As the common saying goes, ’A precious body shall not sit under a collapsing roof.’ Sima Changhao, to make a move against me, you did not hesitate to use your Imperial Younger Brother, Sima Liancheng, as a raft. In this way, quite coincidentally, you both have fallen into my hands!"

As Gu Changsheng said this, he stretched out a hand, his slender and pale fingers slowly clenched, "Sima Changhao, the taste of life and death controlled by another is not pleasant, is it? When you wanted to take my life just now, it was the same feeling that you are experiencing now. But after all, I am not you. In my eyes, your status as the Crown Prince of Southern Chen is as light as a feather. Compared to Huo Shuixian, that little b*tch, you really don’t amount to much!"

"You! You!" Sima Changhao had never suffered such humiliation before, and his face flushed with suppressed rage.

Seeing this, Gu Changsheng remained indifferent.

Since Sima Changhao had already harbored the intent to kill her and had utterly torn off all pretenses of civility, what else was there to fear?

Besides, under the current circumstances, fear was not something that could resolve the situation!

Even if she were willing to let go, would Sima Changhao let the matter rest?

He reaped the shame he sowed, so why should Gu Changsheng show any mercy?

"Sima Changhao, tell me your purpose for coming to Liuzhou City!" Gu Changsheng stared at Sima Changhao and spoke in a deep voice, "Huo Shuixian has drawn the Phoenix Rite Omen, has the Imperial Astronomer also noticed something unusual? What has the astrological sign revealed, that it concerns the Crown Princes of the Three Kingdoms to such an extent?"

Upon hearing this, Sima Changhao’s expression changed, and he sighed inwardly.

From Gu Changsheng’s reaction, it was clear she truly knew nothing of the matter!

A flicker of scheming crossed Sima Changhao’s eyes as he slowly spoke, "If you want to know our purpose for coming here, hand over the antidote!"

At this moment, regaining their strength was of vital importance! Thinking of this, a sinster gleam crossed the depths of Sima Changhao’s eyes, and he resolved to flay this contemptible woman alive once they obtained the antidote!

Gu Changsheng observed every move of Sima Changhao and couldn’t help shaking her head, "Sima Changhao, to think you are the Crown Prince of Southern Chen. Have you ever seen fish on a chopping board dickering with the butcher?"

Damn it, right now the lives of so many are in the palm of her hand, yet Sima Changhao still wants to negotiate terms with her!

This person is simply too delusional!

"Ah! If you don’t want to speak, that is fine. I have plenty of ways to make you talk!" Before Sima Changhao could react, Gu Changsheng’s brow furrowed as she spoke, appearing to contemplate, "Would it be better to use Soul-capturing Powder, or Illusory Thought Fragrance?"

As Gu Changsheng spoke, she extended her palm forward.

Two exquisitely small porcelain vials suddenly appeared in the center of her palm; the luster of the porcelain, reflecting the light of the Luminous Pearl, caused Sima Changhao’s pupils to contract involuntarily, and he leaned closer to Sima Liancheng, his head shaking and murmuring incoherently, "No! Don’t want it!"

Gu Changsheng didn’t even glance at him, but instead appraised the two vials in her hands, her lips parting slightly as she mused, "Ah, such drugs do control a person’s mind, but an accident might lead to many side effects. What to do if the Crown Prince of Southern Chen turned into an idiot? How good would that be?"

As Gu Changsheng spoke, she shook her head with a pitiful expression, "That said, it seems rather cruel. I might as well simply put an end to you both so that you’ll be buried with your purpose. With this, the legitimate lineage of the Southern Chen Imperial Family would be cut off, which also seems like a decent idea! Ah... I am truly too soft-hearted!"

Hearing Gu Changsheng’s words, both Sima Changhao and his subordinates retreated several steps in horror.

Cruel! Far too cruel!

This woman was indeed beautiful, but far too terrifying!

She gave the impression of a being other than human!

Sima Changhao’s eyes nearly burst from their sockets, his face a picture of desperate resolve as he spoke with bitter sarcasm, "Fine! I’ll speak! Gu Changsheng, listen well, but don’t regret it afterward!"

Gu Changsheng, upon hearing this, merely raised an eyebrow noncommittally.

Seeing this, Sima Changhao couldn’t help but let out a mocking laugh, "You still have the nerve to laugh now, but I wonder if you’ll still be able to after you know the truth!"

As he spoke, countless thoughts ran through Sima Changhao’s mind!

He originally thought that, given Gu Changsheng’s relationship with Zhou Mu, she would certainly be aware of these things. Little did he expect that Heaven would aid him, Sima Changhao; Gu Changsheng was utterly ignorant!

Different meanings can be drawn when information comes from the mouth of one person as opposed to another!

Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng’s phoenix eyes narrowed, and she looked towards Sima Changhao.

Under her gaze, Sima Changhao unflinchingly met her stare, his smile now edged with scorn, speaking slowly, "Gu Changsheng, have you ever considered why Zhou Mu is so favorably disposed towards you? You are but an Abandoned Wife, what makes you worthy of the Undefeated War God of Great Zhou’s favor?"

"Now, let me tell you the reason! Zhou Mu is Great Zhou’s Prince Mu, Zhou Mu, and from the very moment you met, you displayed astonishing medical skills. Furthermore, you established your name across the Four Kingdoms through the Medical Path. Such a woman would be an aid to Zhou Mu, why would he not hold you in high regard?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng’s complexion darkened, and her phoenix eyes dangerously narrowed to a slit.

Seeing this, Sima Changhao’s smile grew even more pronounced, "Gu Changsheng, do you feel this is still not enough? Aren’t you concerned about the matter of the Heavenly Destined Girl? I will now tell you the true reason Zhou Mu is infatuated with you!"

"Around the end of spring and beginning of summer, our former national astrologer of Southern Chen glimpsed Heaven’s secrets at the cost of his own life’s end, fortelling that one who holds the world’s fate would soon emerge! Over a month ago, around the time Huo Shuixian caused the Phoenix Rite Omen, visionaries of Southern Chen observed the night sky continuously, and the Female Star of the Occupation Room clashed with Hook Chen..."

"The Female Star of the Occupation Room?" Gu Changsheng involuntarily muttered to herself upon hearing this.

It sounded so familiar!

She seemed to recall hearing this star’s name mentioned before.

But she could not remember when, where, or from whom she heard it!

"Yes! It’s the Female Star of the Occupation Room! The master deciphered this celestial sign and concluded that the Female Star of the Occupation Room, Ying Zhao, is in the Great Zhou’s Liuzhou Region!" Sima Changhao stared at Gu Changsheng and spoke in a deep voice, "What do you think the clash of the Female Star of the Occupation Room with Hook Chen signifies?"

Gu Changsheng looked up confusedly upon hearing this. Damn it, she was neither a high monk nor a fortune-telling monk; did they really think she was an all-rounder?

She damn well didn’t have the skill to observe the universe!

But at this moment, she had a bad premonition!

This premonition deepened more and more with the growing smile on Sima Changhao’s face...

"The Female Star of the Occupation Room clashes with Hook Chen, Ying Zhao is a woman, and whoever obtains her obtains the world!" Sima Changhao sneered, speaking deliberately, "Gu Changsheng, do you understand now? Huo Shuixian brought the Phoenix Rite Omen, Zhou Mu looked at him differently, and you, a renowned woman in Liuzhou City, might also be the person of the Female Star of the Occupation Room, Ying Zhao!"

Upon hearing these words, Gu Changsheng stared in disbelief with widened eyes.

Whoever obtains the Female Star of the Occupation Room obtains the world?

Are they kidding? There are countless stars in the sky, ever-changing, and now one star is supposed to control destiny?

And they pinned this star on her head!

Damn it! The ancient people were so superstitious!

"So, Gu Changsheng, you now know why Zhou Mu favors you, right? You’re just a pawn for him to eventually compete for supremacy in the Central Plains and dominate the world!" Sima Changhao scoffed, "The Imperial Family is the most ruthless. Do you really think Zhou Mu’s feelings for you were sincere? Ridiculous! If you weren’t useful to him, would he care for an abandoned wife like you?"

"Shut up!"

The next moment, Gu Changsheng raised her hand and struck at Sima Changhao through the air.

"Bang!"

Sima Changhao stumbled back, crashing into Sima Liancheng!

Sima Liancheng hastily supported him, calling out with concern, "Imperial Brother! Are you alright, Imperial Brother?"

Sima Changhao wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and looked up at Gu Changsheng, "What? Are you furious because you know the truth? But this is the reality!"

However, at this moment, Gu Changsheng had no time to pay attention to him!

Her mind was a total mess, and she found herself unable to sort through her thoughts!

The Female Star of the Occupation Room! The Female Star of the Occupation Room!

She definitely heard about it somewhere before!

But where?

Gu Changsheng massaged her temples, racking her brain to remember...

"At the time of the first thunder in spring, this poor monk glimpsed the heavenly secrets atop Vast Mountain. The Female Star of the Occupation Room clashes with Hook Chen; this is destined by heaven."

Suddenly, a compassionate and childish voice rose in Gu Changsheng’s mind, enlightening her, and her expression changed drastically!

Little Monk Bu Jie!

When she first met Little Monk Bu Jie, he said such a thing!

The first thunder in spring was precisely when she arrived in this world!

Little Monk Bu Jie had rushed thousands of miles to Jushuang Town to meet her because he had glimpsed this heavenly secret...

Gu Changsheng’s large phoenix eyes flashed with disbelief.

Gu Changsheng naturally knew Little Monk Bu Jie’s capabilities, so... could it be...

Was she the Female Star of the Occupation Room?

And Sima Changhao also said, at the turn of spring to summer, the one destined to rule the world would emerge...

So, was she, the person who would rule the world and the person who obtains her obtains the world, the same person?

Damn it, this heavy burden of destiny had unexpectedly fallen upon her head!

Thinking of this, Gu Changsheng couldn’t help but glare at the ceiling. Damn it, she wanted to scream at the heavens right now: to hell with destiny! To hell with the Female Star of the Occupation Room! Her exile to this godforsaken world was just an accident!

This was unquestionably the cruelest joke heaven had played on her!

An absurd joke that left her unable to laugh!

What did ruling the world matter to her when the world was so vast?

"As a woman, to be used up by a man you admire, Gu Changsheng, no matter how capable you are, aren’t you the most pitiable person in the world?" Sima Changhao, seeing Gu Changsheng’s enraged face, spoke with schadenfreude.

Gu Changsheng turned her head at those words; her gaze blazed with boundless fury as she bore down on Sima Changhao...