Chapter 52: Peace in the World While the imperial

capital was in turmoil, Gu Dan's life returned to its peaceful state, as if nothing had to do with this small courtyard.

The difference from the past is that now there is a kid who needs him to take care of him.

Cang is still very young, only a few months old. Even if he sleeps most of the time, he cannot leave home without someone.

Gu Dan asked a carpenter to make a small cradle, which was covered with fine silk. Under the cradle was a small stove with some tiny holes, which contained a smokeless charcoal fire to ensure the little one's warmth.

As long as there is no pot on the table, it will look very harmonious.

"Before the Supreme Purple Cloud Emperor, the Supreme Dao Yuchen Lord, in his leisure time, writes seven-character poems in Ruizhu, dispersing the five elements and transforming into myriad gods."

Sitting beside the stone table, Gu Dan held the Taoist Canon in his hands, and recited the articles written by the ancient sages in a low voice, comprehending the profound principles contained therein.

Cang was lying in the cradle, right next to him, his big eyes rolling around, and he didn't know if he could hear anything.

Although it was a bitterly cold winter, his body was warm. Under his head was a piece of fairy stone that countless people coveted, which was the lowest possible treatment for an emperor.

He just blew out a few bubbles from his mouth occasionally, and let Xun Ke wipe them away for him helplessly.

When he heard "Shangqing Zixia Xuhuangqian" again, Xun Ke finally couldn't stand it anymore and said, "Mr. Gu, you have read this article hundreds of times!"

"Yeah?"

The clear voice paused, then said: "If you read a book a hundred times, its meaning will become clear. Reading more will always be beneficial."

As he finished speaking, Gu Dan took out a hand and gently rocked the cradle to comfort the little one inside who was stretching out his hands and trying to turn over by himself, while continuing to recite.

Xun Ke wanted to cry but had no tears.

He thought that his personality was much calmer than those of his peers. He had no problem reading a classic book by ancient sages dozens of times. Even Master Mo praised him for his calmness and said he could become a pillar of society.

But he had never heard of someone like Mr. Gu who could read a book of ancient sages thousands of times! There were so many books, how could one book be able to explore all the mysteries of the world?

After reading it several times or even dozens of times, you will almost understand the ideas behind it. Why is it necessary to fully appreciate its true meaning?

Time is limited. If you spend too much time on one book, you will have less time for other books. If you continue like this, how many books can you read in your lifetime? Your final achievement may not be better than that of a person who reads a lot of books.

Not to mention the writings of the ancients which are so obscure that even just listening to them makes your scalp tingle.

It can neither help the people nor correct the times and customs, and what it writes are mostly empty and confusing articles about gods and ghosts. No matter how gorgeous, elegant and attractive the words are, apart from making people look forward to the so-called immortal path, in Xun Ke's opinion, they are of no value at all.

Even Master Mo never touches this kind of book.

Xun Ke couldn't understand why Mr. Gu and Master Mo had such a close relationship but such a good relationship, but their personalities were so different.

Master Mo always has a frown on his face, and he cares about the common people in his heart. He has a lot of things to do all the time, and is often very busy.

Mr. Gu was always calm and indifferent, as if nothing was worth his attention. He had been here for more than a month, and apart from reading the articles of ancient sages, he was also reading medical books.

Even though the outside world was in chaos, with a number of alchemists being beheaded and Emperor Zong Ming burning books and burying magic, Mr. Gu didn't even bother to take a look, but instead directly locked the door of the martial arts hall.

If You Cang hadn't cried and made a fuss occasionally, adding some human touch to the place, Xun Ke would sometimes even forget that there was a Mr. Gu here.

But it’s not true to say that Mr. Gu is a dull person by nature.

Mr. Gu especially loves gourmet food. Even when he is alone, he still has imperial chef apprentices to cook for him. Every meal is exquisite enough to rival those of a prince.

He was even more anxious after Master Mo entered the palace, and he did not really leave the human world.

For Xun Ke, Gu Dan was truly the strangest person he had ever met, and he had no idea what was in his mind.

If you don't understand, just ask. Since Master Mo placed him next to Mr. Gu, he would naturally ask Gu Dan for advice if he had any questions.

Xun Ke asked: "Mr. Gu, Master Mo once told me that everyone has their own desires in life. If one does not even know what he wants, he can only live a dull life and die in mediocrity.

Farmers pray for good weather and good harvests every year; merchants pray for smooth roads and full warehouses; officials pray for a smooth career, promotion and wealth; scholars pray for the writings of sages and for their names to be recorded in history; even emperors pray for long-term stability and prosperity.

But I see that Mr. Gu seems to have no desires. Even though the external situation is turbulent, he can still calm down and read the article without being affected at all. Why is that?"

Gu Dan finally put down the book in his hand and asked with a smile: "How do you know that I have nothing to ask for?"

"Mr. Gu has been here for more than ten years. According to Master Mo, apart from curing illnesses and saving lives, Mr. Gu has never done anything else. He has never even left the imperial capital. As an imperial physician, there are few doctors in the world who can match him. Yet, he prefers to go to the prison to cure illnesses and save lives. He is unwilling to curry favor with the powerful and wealthy, and make friends with the wealthy. Isn't this considered to be free of desires?" Xun Ke said with some inquiry.

Human desires are endless, and there are countless people who want to climb up without the ability. The more capable people are, the more difficult it is for them to be content.

As an imperial physician, Mr. Gu could have relied on his status to gain wealth and glory, but he was content to live in the small family courtyard and keep a low profile.

If even this is not considered as having no desires, then Xun Ke really doesn't know what is considered as having no desires.

"I also have something to ask for. I want a peaceful life, so I will be kind to others. I love the art of flying in the air and white clouds, so I will read the Taoist scriptures without feeling tired. My family has passed down the medical skills for generations, so I will study hard and practice hard to keep the door lintel dusty."

Gu Dan closed the Taoist Canon and continued, "Everyone in the world has their own way of living. There are people like Brother Mo who are willing to work day and night to make a living for the people, and there are also people like me who live a peaceful and stable life. What's so strange about that?"

Xun Ke frowned, he actually did not agree with what Gu Dan said.

If everyone lives and works in peace and contentment, there is nothing wrong with Mr. Gu's idea.

But now the world is in turmoil, and it is the time for men to seize the opportunity to make achievements. Mr. Gu has a lot of skills, but he does not make great achievements and become famous. Instead, he stays in a small pharmacy as an ordinary doctor? This behavior of wasting life is not what a real man does? It is said that a gentleman hides his talents and waits for the right time to act.

Isn’t this the right time at this time of year?

Xun Ke stopped talking, took out a book from his side and started reading it.

He was determined to become as famous as Master Mo, and to save people from disasters by himself, so that his life would not be in vain. This was really inconsistent with Gu Dan's carefree attitude, and he couldn't understand why Master Mo insisted that he stay here and study with Mr. Gu for a few years.

Gu Dan saw that Xun Ke was not convinced, but did not explain anything further.

As a child, he always feels that he can easily accomplish something that will shake the world. That kind of impulsiveness and recklessness is engraved in his bones. Even though Xun Ke is much more mature than his peers, he can't help but have such thoughts.

Little do people know that if everyone wants to do something big, then there is no need to do anything at all.

"Gu Dan, open the door for me!"

Xu Zhian's powerful voice came from outside the courtyard gate.

“Here I come.”

Gu Dan quickly stood up and opened the locked gate. As expected, he saw Andy Hui and two young girls behind him. His eyes twitched involuntarily, and he felt quite helpless.

"You haven't been to the Imperial Hospital for more than a month. I thought you were captured by the soldiers!"

Andy Hui stretched out his hand and patted Gu Dan's shoulders hard several times, saying with great dissatisfaction.

In the past, no matter how busy or not, Gu Dan would go to the Imperial Hospital to see him at least once every seven days, even if it was just to chat for a few minutes.

But this time it has been more than a month, and Gu Dan has never come to visit! This is really outrageous, I must go to his house and teach him a lesson.

"Why are you still blocking the door? Don't you want me to come in?"

Andy Hui had a dark face and was dissatisfied with everything about Gu Dan.

If I dare not visit him for a month this time, I will dare not go to the Imperial Medical Service for a year next time!

It's really not good for a man to be without a woman to discipline him outside.

Gu Dandui smiled and said, "Come in, come in."

He has been taking care of Cang during this period of time. In addition, the external situation is not good, and he is worried about leaving the two little guys in the yard. He has indeed not visited Xu Zhian again. This is negligence on his part, and he can only bear it.

"Hmph, I would have gone in even if you didn't tell me. Why did you invite only these two and not me? Didn't you see?" Andy Hui snorted and criticized Gu Dan without saying a word.

"How can a grown man lock himself up in the yard all day? These two are new female doctors from the Imperial Hospital. There are no imperial doctors available to teach them recently, so I plan to let you teach them. No problem."

Stepping into the yard, Andy Hui kept talking until he saw the baby in the cradle beside the stone table. He suddenly stopped, grabbed Gu Dan with one hand and pointed at the baby in the distance with the other.

The two girls following Andy Hui noticed the baby and their expressions changed.

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That is to say, Gu Dan looked extraordinarily handsome, otherwise he would have turned around and left.

Xu Zhian's voice became trembling as he asked: "When did you do this?"

Seeing Andy Hui's reaction, Gu Dan understood that he had misunderstood, and quickly explained: "I have a friend who asked me to take care of this child."

"A friend?"

Andy Hui looked up and down at Gu Dan several times, seeming to want to say something but stopping himself.

Then he quickly walked to the cradle, carefully picked up the baby, and looked at him carefully.

The little guy had a round face, fair skin with a bit of rosy color, and big eyes. He looked at the old man who suddenly picked him up, and laughed twice without knowing why. He stretched out his restless little hands and tried to grab Xu Zhian's beard.

"Does the child have a name? Do you want me to give him one?"

Andy Hui was smiling happily and even lowered his head to help Cang's restless little hands.

"The child's name is Cang."

"Cang? Gu Cang. It's a good name, but he's a little old! Where is your friend? How old is he? Where is he from? Have I met him? How is he? When will he come again?" Andy Hui asked in rapid succession.

".What a friend!"

Gu Dan didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and hurriedly explained, which made Andy Hui's face darken again.

In his previous life, he was misled by beauty. In this life, Gu Dan has made up his mind that before he becomes invincible in the world, he must not indulge in it again. Everything should be done in a safe way.

What's more, the road to immortality has no end. A mortal woman's life span is at most a hundred years. After a hundred years, she will be left alone in an empty grave facing the sunset, which is too bleak.

He is not a heartless person. He just doesn't want to see his close ones grow old around him. Since he can't save others, he will just have to be alone and avoid flirting with other girls.

Andy Hui's good intentions can only be described as winking at someone wearing an eye mask.

It's not that I can't, it's that I don't want to.

"You are all alone, how dare you take care of a child?!"

Andy Hui slapped Gu Dan’s chest viciously, but he couldn’t help but gasp. It really hurt!

"Xiao Lan, Xiao Cui, it seems that you can't learn from him. When you return to the Imperial Hospital, you can choose who to learn from." Xu Zhian sighed again. What a sin! "It doesn't matter. I like children very much."

Xiaolan blushed and glanced at Gu Dan shyly, as if to prove that what she said was true. She stretched out her slender jade-like hands to take Cang from Xu Zhian's arms and asked with a smile: "Can the little guy speak?"

What responded to her were Cang's untutored little hands and the little mouth that tried to get close to her chest.

"ah!"

Xiaolan screamed and almost lost her grip on the child.

Gu Dan was quick to pull Cang back into his arms, and said in surprise and apology: "The little guy is ignorant."

Before she could finish her words, Xiaolan covered her face with her hands, turned around and ran away.

Xiao Cui, who was about to say something, opened her mouth in surprise, met Xu Zhian's inquiring eyes, glanced at the child in Gu Dan's arms, and could only say regretfully: "I'll go see Xiao Lan."

After saying that, he ran out of the yard.

Xu Zhian looked left and right, and finally reached out and broke off a branch from the willow tree in the yard, sneering and saying, "You are really something!"

Gu Dan said in horror: "It was Cang who did it, what does it have to do with me?"

"It's all over if I don't smoke you!"

Qingfeng Temple.

In other words, the former site of Qingfeng Temple.

Moqiu and Gong Shangguo walked in this Taoist temple which had been bustling with people some time ago, but what they saw was a desolate and dilapidated scene.

After eliminating all the alchemists still staying in the imperial capital, Emperor Zong Ming, in recognition of Mo Qiu's contribution to the immortal world, specially gave him the land that was once occupied by Qingfeng Temple.

In recent years, housing prices in the imperial capital have skyrocketed, and every inch of land is worth a lot of money. Such a reward further proves the fact that Mohism is now "in the emperor's heart".

In addition to such practical rewards, Emperor Zong Ming also specially allowed the Mohists to travel around the world with swords and knives without having to undergo government inspections!

He controls the whole world except the Mohist school.

This is a genuine honor, and it is no exaggeration to say that it is a great favor.

There are even rumors that the emperor's favor, which allowed alchemists to enjoy great glory for twenty-four years, has now fallen on the Mohists.

"Brother Mo, the Mo family has become famous these days, and there are countless people who want to join us. Some people have even come to me and asked to meet you."

Gong Shangguo smiled and said, "There are still countless wandering knights and martial arts masters who have heard of our deeds and want to join the Mohist School, and are rushing to the imperial capital. Now that the situation has temporarily stabilized, is it time for us to recruit more people?"

PS: On the first day of the new year, I wish all readers good health and good health. I also hope that the new year will be like the title of this chapter, with peace and prosperity in the world, and a quick recovery.

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Today is a long chapter, and I wish myself a new year with a lot of inspiration, and I will write like a god, and never stop writing. Let's encourage each other! (End of this chapter)