Transmigration: The Peerless Immortal Husband

When three dark red pills spun in the air for a moment before diving into the jade vial below, many people were so overjoyed that they cried.

Although there had been some setbacks along the way, which led to only three pills being successfully refined in the end, it had been many years since any alchemist on Tianlin Continent had managed to refine the Tianyuan Pill. The Changxian Sect was particularly reluctant to allow the Tianyuan Pill to flow into Tianlin Continent. Thus, the three Tianyuan pills were especially precious at this moment.

Hu Master had expended a great deal of energy, but his mood was also exceedingly cheerful. “I am lucky not to have failed in my mission. Let me rest for a while, then I will attempt to refine a second batch.”

“Thank you, Hu Master. Please feel free to recover; I, Yu, will personally protect you,” Dean Yu said loudly.

Other cultivators present expressed similar sentiments. After the initial excitement, they realized that three Tianyuan pills weren’t enough. Only one of the pills could be given away, while the other two—one would certainly go to Tianfu Academy and the other to Hu Master himself. Therefore, the competition for the final pill would be intense. Naturally, the more Tianyuan pills, the better. They hoped that Hu Master’s next attempt would proceed smoothly.

Dean Yu had some of the students removed from the scene to reduce distractions for Hu Master. The Tianyuan Pill’s level was too high for some alchemists still in the Qi Refining stage.

The atmosphere grew noticeably quieter.

Gu Yao, as though nothing had happened, also took the opportunity to recover his spiritual energy and divine sense while Hu Master rested. When the furnace was ready to be opened again, Gu Yao continued to perform his duties, though now with greater vigilance.

The second attempt at refining the Tianyuan Pill… failed.

Although everyone regretted the loss of such a valuable material, everyone knew that failure was a very normal part of the process. The more they urged Hu Master, the harder it would be for him to focus on alchemy.

Hu Master also realized that he had been a bit restless when refining the second batch. He took the lesson to heart and rested for a full day and night. The sun rose and set, and by the following morning, he opened his eyes. His aura had subtly changed. This change was most apparent to Dean Yu and Chi Changye. It seemed that not long from now, a new Golden Core cultivator would emerge on Tianlin Continent, and with it, a true Seventh-Rank Alchemist.

This time, the refining went smoothly. Hu Master felt much more in control, and in the end, five pills were successfully refined. It was needless to say that this news would spread immediately, and within moments, various major factions would know, all rushing to Tianfu Academy.

After the third batch of pills was completed, Hu Master decided to stop. Continuing might not yield better results, and the material reserves for Tianyuan Pill at Tianfu Academy were limited. He selfishly wanted to leave a few for Gu Yao. If he wanted to refine more, other factions would find a way to gather the materials for him.

Dean Yu was also overjoyed and invited Hu Master to his main peak to rest and recover. Hu Master accepted the invitation without hesitation.

Tianfu Academy was in a state of celebration, and no one noticed how unusually excited the chubby boy seemed. The elders and disciples from Cuiyan Valley who accompanied Hu Master also received a warm reception from everyone at Tianfu Academy.

Before long, flying magical artifacts began appearing in the sky above Tianfu Academy. It was obvious they had come for the Tianyuan Pill. The Tianfu Bazaar outside the academy was just as lively, with cultivators gathering from all directions. Tianfu Academy was no longer a dumping ground; the students who emerged now held their heads high, full of pride.

“Ah, that’s the emblem of Beixing Sect! The Beixing Sect people have arrived!”

“Over there, it’s the Qianxue Sect. They’re not far behind.”

“Where did that flying artifact come from? Its quality doesn’t seem any lower than that of Beixing Sect’s.”

“That artifact belongs to the Lord’s Mansion of Shifang City. Who would have thought that even they would send people over? Don’t they have connections with the Changxian Sect?”

“Heh, even the Changxian Sect can’t turn Tianyuan Pill into something that’s common on the streets. It’s not easy to get one, especially with so many people. Who will get it in the end?”

When Tian Feirong came out to meet Old Qi, he saw this scene. He asked Old Qi to stay in the bazaar, and since then, he had gone to the secret realm. Half a year had passed, and upon returning, he had just arrived in time for the Tianyuan Pill refining, so he hadn’t had a chance to check in on his situation.

Old Qi didn’t let Tian Feirong support him either. After renting a small courtyard in the market, he either focused on cultivating or hunting in the Qiuqiu Mountain Range to find spiritual herbs. The spiritual stones he earned from this not only supported his own cultivation but also had a surplus. Now, he wanted to give the spiritual stones to his current master.

Tian Feirong couldn’t accept them: “Old Qi, keep them for yourself. I just came out of the secret realm and am doing quite well. When I run out of spiritual stones in the future, I’ll come to you for more. By the way, keep these pills as well. Don’t refuse them. Only with your increased cultivation will you be more useful to me.”

Old Qi felt a bit bitter, but his joy outweighed it. He hadn’t expected that after returning from the secret realm, his master had already reached the Foundation Establishment stage. The eldest son still hadn’t crossed that step. This news must have already spread back to Yuanyang Town, and the Tian family must be thrilled. Now, the Tian family had three Foundation Establishment cultivators—what could the Gu and Lu families do about that?

This news would surely spread back to Yuanyang Town, and the entire Tian family would be thrilled. Now, the Tian family had three Foundation Establishment cultivators—what could the Gu family and Lu family possibly compare to that?

“Alright, Old Qi, keep them. If you need anything, just let me know, and I’ll take care of it.”

Tian Feirong thought about the chaotic situation in the market recently and said, “Old Qi, please keep an eye on the people coming and going in the market. See if there are any suspicious cultivators.”

“Understood. Even if the master doesn’t say anything, I’ll be watching.”

“Also, these pills—try to get them back to Grandfather in Yuanyang Town. I can’t use them for now, but don’t make it known.” Tian Feirong thought for a moment and then took out a few more bottles of pills. The Tian family had shown him great kindness, and he couldn’t forget it.

“Yes, Master!” Old Qi understood that the young master was soft-hearted and cherished old friendships.

The appearance of the Lord’s Mansion representatives at Tianfu Academy was truly shocking. The academy’s current students couldn’t recall when these people had last visited, and honestly, they didn’t particularly care. But now, who didn’t understand what they were after?

When the protective barrier was lowered and the flying magical artifact landed within the academy, Dean Yu personally led the sect leaders to welcome the cultivators disembarking from the artifact. Cultivators from other factions were also part of the welcoming group, but their moods weren’t as pleasant. It wasn’t just about adding another competitor; the Lord’s Mansion was not only powerful but also rich and influential, making them a formidable presence.

The leader of the Lord’s Mansion delegation was none other than Elder He, an old acquaintance of Gu Yao’s, though this time, the notorious Miss Ruan was absent.

“Congratulations, Dean Yu, congratulations to Tianfu Academy. May I ask where Master Hu is? I would like to personally convey my congratulations to him,” Elder He said.

Dean Yu waved his hand. “Master Hu has gained some insights after refining the pills and has decided to enter closed-door meditation for a while. He’s still in seclusion. I will pass on your regards to him, Elder He.”

Elder He hadn’t expected this outcome. Master Hu truly didn’t treat Tianfu Academy as an outsider, closing himself off right in their territory. Since he couldn’t meet with Master Hu, he decided to get to the point: “May I ask how Dean Yu plans to handle the Tianyuan Pill? Lord Meng specifically asked me to inquire, and if possible, the Lord’s Mansion would like to purchase three of them at a high price.”

Dean Yu sneered inwardly. He knew the Lord’s Mansion wasn’t here with good intentions, but he hadn’t expected them to be so bold, directly asking for three pills. Didn’t they fear angering others? He didn’t hold back and replied, “If Elder He can persuade the others, I would be happy to comply.”

Elder He was enraged. He had mentioned Lord Meng, yet Dean Yu still refused to give him face.

But Dean Yu didn’t wait for him to say anything further and continued, “No matter who the Tianyuan Pill is sold to, it will offend someone. Therefore, our academy’s senior leadership has discussed the matter, and with everyone gathered here, we’ve decided to auction the Tianyuan Pill publicly in three days. The highest bidder will get them. Our academy will keep two of the pills, and Master Hu will keep one. The rest will be auctioned.”

The two pills retained by Tianfu Academy were already the maximum they could keep. If they kept more, the other factions would surely object. Moreover, Dean Yu had become more and more confident in Gu Yao. He believed that as long as Gu Yao was at the academy, obtaining Tianyuan Pill would not be difficult, which is why he was generous enough to allow the sale of five pills.

“Good! Very good! Then our Lord’s Mansion will await the auction in three days,” Elder He said, leading his group away to rest.

Dean Yu was not polite either. He immediately turned around and sold out the City Lord’s Mansion. After all, the man with the surname He had asked for too much, and when his demands weren’t met, he even showed his displeasure on the spot. He didn’t stop to think that he, a cultivator who hadn’t even reached the Core Formation stage, dared to exert pressure on a Core Formation cultivator like him.

“That’s really too much! Luckily, Dean Yu resisted the pressure from the City Lord’s Mansion. These people who are two-faced haven’t seen how generous the one with the surname Meng is toward them. If he were really generous, why didn’t we see him help them get any Tianyuan Pills?”

“I think we should try to gather more spiritual stones and spiritual herbs. The City Lord’s Mansion has vast wealth, and that’s not a lie. We must get our hands on the Tianyuan Pills!”

Though a powerful faction like Beixing Sect might gather enough materials for one or two Tianyuan Pills in the Cangkunn Secret Realm, even if they brought in Master Hu to refine them, no one could guarantee that the two batches would succeed. No one dared to take that risk, so now that ready-made Tianyuan Pills were available, they had to make an effort to obtain at least one. With the full strength of the sect, they could even force a Golden Core out of one of them.

The situation on the continent was now quite clear. It was no longer a competition of Foundation Establishment cultivators, but rather a shift toward the Golden Core stage. Without a Golden Core cultivator to stand guard, the sect’s spiritual veins and mines would likely be lost.

While the various factions scrambled to gather spirit stones and herbs, Gu Yao and Chi Changye appeared in the temporary seclusion room where Master Hu was. The little fatty had come along as well.

Gu Yao and Chi Changye had already discussed things, so at this moment, they placed a jade box with a sealed aura in front of Master Hu.

“What is this…” Master Hu hadn’t realized what was inside the jade box yet. As he opened it, his face showed a look of shock. He quickly closed the box and pushed it back. “What are you doing? Quickly take it back and keep it safe!”

From the brief aura leak, the little fatty had already figured out what was inside the box—it was one of the Blood Liuli Fruit. He was immediately excited but also uneasy, not knowing what to say.

“Master Hu, please accept it,” Chi Changye said with a smile. “I only need one for Xiao Yao, and that one is for him. As for me, I don’t need the Blood Liuli Fruit.”

“Huh?” Master Hu was stunned. Chi Changye’s reputation was well-known, but he hadn’t expected him to speak so boldly.