Transmigration: The Peerless Immortal Husband

Apart from Chi Changye, the powerful weapon of their group, the combat strength of Lu Qiusheng and Jiang Yan was also formidable. Along with them was a Foundation Establishment cultivator who was tasked with protecting everyone’s safety. As a result, the demon beasts, whose highest strength did not exceed the Foundation Establishment stage, were soon defeated and scattered. When a few demon beasts started fleeing, the rest followed, retreating into the mountains. After chasing them for a while, Lu Qiusheng and the others returned, their bodies covered in blood and a murderous aura in the air. They didn’t continue the pursuit.

Upon learning that powerful cultivators had come to their rescue, many of the townspeople climbed onto the city walls. The sight of the countless corpses couldn’t suppress their feelings of admiration, longing, and excitement. After the beast tide retreated, the townspeople cheered from the walls. They no longer had to worry about the city wall being breached or their homes being destroyed, and they could now live without the constant fear of being trampled by the beasts.

Previously, they hadn’t had the chance to observe, but now, Yu Song recognized the group’s origin. They were from Tianfu Academy, and he even recognized Jiang Yan and Lu Qiusheng. After all, they were well-known figures at Tianfu Academy, with Lu Qiusheng traveling widely, occasionally making headlines.

Yu Song felt both grateful and emotional. He had hoped for reinforcements, but he knew such hopes were almost impossible. To his surprise, it was the cultivators from Tianfu Academy who saved them from peril. He kept in contact with his fellow sect members, but Tianfu Academy was quite far away. He hadn’t expected them to arrive so quickly. As far as he knew, Beixing Sect hadn’t even arrived yet. Despite Tianfu Academy’s somewhat dubious reputation, they had unexpectedly rushed to their aid.

“Daoist friends Jiang, Lu, and everyone else, thank you for your rescue. I am Yu Song from Tianhai Sect. Please, come inside the town and rest for a while. I’ll also notify the sect about your arrival.” Yu Song expressed his gratitude with a polite tone.

“That would be much appreciated, Daoist Yu. We’d also like to gather some information about the situation in Tianhai Sect,” Jiang Yan replied with a smile, representing their group.

“Everyone, please come in!”

The already-damaged city gates were opened, and the group was welcomed into the town. The townspeople lined up on both sides, enthusiastically greeting the heroes. With an attitude of utmost humility and reverence, the cultivators were viewed as deities in the eyes of the ordinary people. In such a short time, they had managed to repel the beast tide, and to the townspeople, there was no doubt they were beings of a much higher realm.

Yu Song led them to the best house in the town to rest, which happened to be Zhang Yongjie’s residence. Before Yu Song brought people here, Zhang Yongjie was naturally the most influential family in the town. Having these cultivators rest at his house was an incredibly honorable thing for him. After all, he was a loose cultivator and had never thought of himself as particularly weak before the beast tide. However, after the beast tide and especially after today’s group had slaughtered so many enemies, Zhang Yongjie felt that his own combat abilities were suddenly overshadowed.

On the way, they got to know each other a little. Yu Song had already paid attention to Chi Changye, as his strength was the greatest and his killing power the most devastating. It was Chi Changye who had first caused the demon beasts to retreat. However, despite his efforts, Yu Song still couldn’t figure out his identity, as he didn’t match any of the renowned cultivators from the past.

When Jiang Yan revealed Chi Changye’s identity, Yu Song was shocked. Chi Changye was a well-known figure, especially famous because when he first entered Tianfu Academy, he did so as a follower. However, it was soon reported that Elder Yi personally wanted to take him under his wing at the Sword Peak, only to be decisively rejected by Chi Changye. Elder Yi, still not giving up, stirred up rumors that reached the dean’s ears, causing curiosity about what kind of abilities Chi Changye possessed to make Elder Yi so eager to take him in.

As the saying goes, “Hearing about someone is not as good as meeting them in person.” After witnessing Chi Changye’s explosive combat strength, Yu Song immediately regarded him as a legendary figure. No wonder Elder Yi had caused such a commotion in the academy over him. If Chi Changye’s true abilities were known, other powers would surely regret not recruiting him sooner and letting him join Tianfu Academy instead.

However, Yu Song soon recalled something else. It was said that Chi Changye had been a follower of the alchemist Gu Yao. The reason he rejected Elder Yi might have had something to do with Gu Yao. Before Gu Yao became famous, many people had ridiculed Chi Changye, and there were even some less-than-flattering rumors about him. But not long after, the situation reversed. Chi Changye became the object of admiration, envy, and even jealousy among the cultivators because the person he followed wasn’t a mediocre figure. On the contrary, Gu Yao had gained fame across the entire Tianlin Continent for his alchemy skills. Many people regretted not taking Chi Changye’s place, as being beside such an alchemist was clearly advantageous.

In the past, people thought Chi Changye was foolish, but now they saw him as extremely cunning.

So, the young man who appeared to have a close relationship with Chi Changye—could he possibly be the alchemist Gu Yao?

Yu Song couldn’t help but become excited at the thought. Although it seemed unlikely that Gu Yao himself would appear, it was widely known that he and Chi Changye were inseparable. His voice trembled slightly as he asked Jiang Yan, “Is the person beside Chi Daoist, could it be… Gu Yao the Alchemist?”

His question quickly drew the attention of the others to Gu Yao. Even Zhang Yongjie, a loose cultivator who had lived in this town for years, had heard of Gu Yao’s name. He widened his eyes in disbelief. How could this be? Gu Yao, an alchemist, would personally put himself in danger?

Jiang Yan smiled and looked at Gu Yao with a gentle gaze. “That’s right, this is Gu Yao. He’s out here for some practical experience, and with Chi Changye by his side, there’s no need to worry about safety.”

Gu Yao gave them a slight smile and a nod. With the confirmation from both of them, Yu Song and Zhang Yongjie were even more excited. It felt as though they were seeing the legendary Gu Yao in person. With Gu Yao present, the attention on the others immediately faded. He became the center of everyone’s focus.

However, Jiang Yan and the others weren’t surprised. If Gu Yao weren’t being noticed, that would be the real issue. Gu Yao had always been calm and humble. He never considered himself a genius alchemist, nor did he ever put himself above others. To Jiang Yan, Gu Yao was like a younger brother in need of care, and that feeling had never changed, and it likely wouldn’t change in the future either.

Once they arrived at the destination, Zhang Yongjie arranged the best room for Gu Yao. As for Chi Changye, he was naturally placed next to Gu Yao. Tian Feirong and the chubby boy who came with Gu Yao were also well taken care of. This level of attention moved them, and it gave them the feeling of “eating with the big families.” They hadn’t expected that Gu Yao’s reputation had grown so much. Being at Tianfu Academy, they didn’t realize just how famous he had become.

After they sat down, Yu Song and Zhang Yongjie cautiously approached and asked if Gu Yao could help them refine a few batches of pills. The continuous battles over the past days had significantly drained their medicinal resources. Since they were not wealthy, their reserves were limited.

“No problem, have you prepared the materials?” Gu Yao didn’t find it difficult at all. To him, it was a simple task, and he could tell these people were in need.

“Yes, of course!” The two were overjoyed. There was no way they could ask Gu Yao to pay for the materials and help them refine pills. If that got out, they’d probably be hunted down. How many people were envious of Gu Yao’s talent, and how many admired his achievements?

Gu Yao, being generous, said, “If others need help, they can bring their materials before I leave.”

“Won’t this take up too much of Master Alchemist Gu’s time?” Yu Song said, both grateful and uneasy.

“It’s fine, it won’t take long.” Gu Yao smiled.

The two expressed their deep gratitude, then hurried off to inform the others to gather their materials as quickly as possible. However, they reminded them not to be too greedy. Gu Yao was being kind, but they couldn’t take advantage of his goodwill; otherwise, how could they face him in the future?

For the others, Gu Yao agreeing to refine the pills was already a great favor. They wouldn’t dare to ask for more. Gu Yao was kind, but Chi Changye, the one who accompanied him, was a different matter. He was a formidable weapon.

Once they left, seeing Chi Changye’s disapproving look, Gu Yao poured him a cup of spiritual tea and placed it in front of him. “Brother Ye, you know how fast I can refine pills. It won’t take long, and the pills they need are probably just mid-level ones. I won’t do anything beyond my ability to make things difficult for myself.”

Chi Changye took the tea, signaling that he was no longer angry with Gu Yao. Gu Yao smiled, understanding that Chi Changye hadn’t spoken out earlier not because he strongly disagreed, but because he didn’t want Gu Yao to overexert himself. Gu Yao appreciated this thoughtfulness.

Yu Song and Zhang Yongjie were very considerate. Not wanting to disturb Gu Yao while he was resting, they collected the materials for the pills others needed and made a list. They sent everything over to Gu Yao, with the chubby boy handling the delivery. The two didn’t feel any regret for not seeing Gu Yao again.

The beast corpses outside the town were considered a huge treasure by the people of Ganggu Town. However, they had to be inspected by the cultivators first. After the cultivators had chosen what they wanted, the leftovers would be for the townspeople. When it came to Yu Song and the others, the priority selection was given to Gu Yao, Jiang Yan, and their group. If they hadn’t passed by and acted in time, Yu Song couldn’t guarantee that he would have survived or been able to escape.

Originally, Yu Song thought that Gu Yao and Chi Changye would not be interested in these things, but Jiang Yan understood them. He specifically called Chi Changye out, and Chi Changye seriously selected some beast meat. They all had one important characteristic: they were particularly tasty when cooked. Yu Song and Zhang Yongjie, who were observing the selection, were left speechless, their faces frozen in shock.

Chi Changye left with an air of indifference, and Jiang Yan smiled slightly, knowing that this was the outcome he had expected when he called Chi Changye over. Lu Qiusheng then sneered and mocked them, “Showing off their affection, huh? Who can’t do that?”

Of course, Yu Song quickly arranged for someone to clean up and deliver the chosen items for Chi Changye. As soon as Chi Changye left, another person, Tian Feirong, arrived. Yu Song had no choice but to hand over what he was doing to Zhang Yongjie and started talking to Tian Feirong.

Tian Feirong, of course, was trying to gather information about his brother. When he mentioned that she was Tian Feiyang’s brother, Yu Song was clearly surprised. Tian Feiyang was well-known throughout the entire Tianhai Sect, especially since he had been brought in by Tian Ru. Tian Ru’s successful foundation-building had attracted the attention of the whole sect. In the eyes of many disciples, Tian Feiyang had become someone with backing, enjoying better treatment than other disciples without any background, thanks to the protection of a foundation-building cultivator.