Chapter 1058: The first time traveling as a group of four (1/2)

Gu Beiyue’s speed exceeded anyone’s expectations. Seven days after they sent the letter, he appeared before them, his white robes unstained. However, his hair was a little unkempt and his face laced with exhaustion. Even someone as calm as Long Feiye was taken aback.

“How did you get here?” Long Feiye asked.

Gu Beiyue had chosen to use his lightness techniques in place of a horse. He anxiously asked, “Where is Guard Chu? How is he doing now?”

The fact that he rushed here so quickly made everyone realize that Chu Xifeng’s injuries were worse than they thought. Chu Xifeng was lying on the side, blocked by everyone else. His heart seized at Gu Beiyue’s words before he turned away.

In the past, he had hated and resented that man.

Han Yunxi and the rest quickly got out of the way so Gu Beiyue could see his patient. He quickly strode over to kneel by his side. Although Chu Xifeng was staring at the wall, Gu Beiyue still said, “Guard Chu, I understand your situation all too well. Don’t worry, I’ll heal you no matter what!”

Chu Xifeng’s head whipped back as he was left at a loss for words. Meanwhile, Gu Beiyue had already taken his hand to check his pulse. Han Yunxi quickly summarized the situation for him while Baili Mingxiang and Xu Donglin added in supplementary details. From the sidelines, Han Yunxi watched the scene and Gu Beiyue before a saying popped up in her head: Only by seeing the rainbow, can one know it’s without compare.[1]

How could anyone like Gu Beiyue exist? He was always so warm and amiable to his peers. Sometimes she really wanted to see him lose his temper.

After taking Chu Xifeng’s pulse, Gu Beiyue carefully examined him and determined the level of fractures in his legs and left hand. Much of his internal organs were injured as well, but taking Returning Dragon Pill had helped him. His true qi from his cultivation days was slowly recovering, which helped to protect his body. Otherwise, the man would be beyond help by now.

Gu Beiyue quickly took out the medicine he prepared and had Han Yunxi and Baili Mingxiang apply it to his wounds anew. Then he wrote a bunch of prescriptions and handed them to Xu Donglin. “He needs to start taking the medicine within seven days, three times daily. The treatment will need to be done in conjunction with acupuncture and moxibustion.”

“Doctor Gu, I’m fine. Just have me take your medicine, don’t delay His Highness’s plans!” Chu Xifeng said quickly. If he needed acupuncture and moxibustion, then it would waste Gu Beiyue’s time! His Highness and the princess were waiting for the doctor to accompany them up the mountain!

Gu Beiyue looked towards Baili Mingxiang. “Miss Mingxiang, I taught you some acupuncture before you went to Celestial Mountain last time. Do you still remember?”

Baili Mingxiang gave a start before she nodded. “I always have. Don’t worry, Doctor Gu, Mingxiang can take good care of Guard Chu.”

“Princess, since the news of the dual cultivation has already been leaked, there’s no need for Miss Mingxiang to risk herself accompanying us up the mountain. How about having her take care of Guard Chu?” Gu Beiyue asked seriously.

“You and her are the only people I trust to take care of him,” Han Yunxi replied.

“This isn’t a place where one can tarry long. Send them away first before we discuss plans for ascent?” Gu Beiyue glanced at Long Feiye. In the end, he called the shots.

Long Feiye had no objections. “Xu Donglin, find a few men to send them to Crescent Villa. (月牙庄) Keep a close eye on Chu Tianyin as well and standby for further orders.”

Crescent Villa was close to the Western Zhou imperial capital and one of Long Feiye’s strongholds in the Western Zhou desert. There were a few springs there that supported a large oasis. Because Long Feiye bought the land during the waxing crescent, which was reflected in the springs, had given it its current name. Chu Tianyin still hadn’t figured out why Emperor Kangcheng had made a fuss at Hundred Poisons Sect while Mu Qingwu was still missing. Long Feiye was dissatisfied with this turn of events and would have gone to meet the man directly if he wasn’t so busy.

“Yes, this subordinate understands!” Xu Donglin was thrilled. Now he could take care of Chief Chu.

All of the arrangements looked nice and logical, but Gu Qishao had a funny feeling as he stood silently studying the prescription. Judging from this medicine, there was no need to pair it with acupuncture and moxibustion treatments. In other words, Gu Beiyue was clearly lying!

Gu Qishao’s eyes twirled in their sockets, but he didn’t expose the man.

“Your Highness, princess, take care!” Baili Mingxiang blessed them respectfully. Her heart was filled with complicated feelings, a mixture of freedom and reluctance.

Long Feiye ignored her and bent down to murmur in Gu Beiyue’s ear. Whatever he said was inaudible, but Han Yunxi smiled and replied to her, “Mm, you guys take care too.”

After Baili Mingxiang’s group departed, Gu Qishao pulled Gu Beiyue to his side and whispered, “Isn’t there a problem with your prescription and acupuncture treatment?”

“I don’t think so?” Gu Beiyue smiled.

“There definitely is. That prescription doesn’t need any acupuncture treatment. I can vouch for it!” Gu Qishao declared.

“Qishao, let’s discuss that after we rescue Mu Linger. There’s more important matters at stake now,” Gu Beiyue didn’t argue but cleverly put off answering. With Gu Qishao’s personality, he’d forget about the thing in a heartbeat unless it involved Poison lass. Gu Beiyue had done all of this on purpose to send Baili Mingxiang away.