Transmigration: The Peerless Immortal Husband

When the Alchemist Guild began to take shape, Hu Master did not hide the fact that the true initiator of the guild was Gu Yao, and he did not claim the credit for it. As the first person to propose the idea, Hu Master insisted on inviting Gu Yao to participate in the formulation of the guild’s rules and regulations.

Of course, under the current circumstances, Hu Master asked everyone present to keep this a secret for the time being. Once the news got out, no one knew whether the forces lurking in the shadows might retaliate. The conduct of the alchemists who had been invited was generally trustworthy; though they may have their personal interests, on the big issues, they were aligned with the greater good of Tianlin Continent.

“I didn’t expect it to be that young alchemist. It seems that young people really have quick minds,” an older alchemist with a thick beard remarked.

“Quick minds are secondary. The key is having a broad heart. I’ve heard of this new alchemist’s name several times. In the past, I thought he was just a lucky kid. Now I see that his success is not without reason. What a rare and magnanimous young man,” another alchemist commented.

“Indeed, if we had more talented cultivators like Alchemist Gu on Tianlin Continent, our cultivation world would prosper without a doubt.”

Gu Yao received the communication from Hu Master and did not refuse the matter. He had been organizing his thoughts on this subject, hoping that the Alchemist Guild would truly serve its purpose of spreading alchemy and cultivating more excellent alchemists, rather than rejecting talented and aspiring cultivators from crossing this threshold.

He was fortunate in both of his lifetimes. In his previous life, he was born into poverty but was discovered by his master, who recognized his exceptional spiritual power. His master took him in and trained him with the best education and resources. From the moment he entered the sect, he received the finest teachings. In this life, he not only carried the memories from his past life but also gained access to treasures like the Pill Pavilion, which was a priceless asset for any alchemist. The alchemy formulas and prescriptions that other alchemists could only dream of were simply at his disposal, and he could select whichever he wanted.

But having all of this didn’t mean that he didn’t understand the value of these resources and luck. It didn’t mean that he didn’t understand the hardships of cultivators from humble backgrounds. On the contrary, the more he had, the harder it was for him to contentedly hoard it all for himself.

When the Alchemist Guild began to take shape, Gu Yao drew inspiration from the successful elements of the Apothecarist Guild, combining them with the actual circumstances of Tianlin Continent and the cultivation world. He wrote a very detailed plan, and when this plan reached the headquarters of the Alchemist Guild, the alchemists present were stunned and full of admiration. They hadn’t expected Gu Yao to consider so many aspects, such as linking contribution points to the resources of the guild, and the various ways to earn contribution points, ensuring that no one would feel the guild was fostering a mentality of idle entitlement.

Thus, the alchemists used this plan as a blueprint, carefully reviewing and revising it. They also invited several influential factions from the continent to provide their opinions. Representatives from the cultivation factions of Shifang City were also present. Although they raised many questions on the spot, all of them were refuted one by one by the alchemists, led by Hu Master. They could not openly obstruct the development of alchemy on Tianlin Continent, or else they would become enemies of the entire continent’s cultivators.

The merchants gathered their manpower and built a massive cauldron furnace on the hillside beside the Alchemist Guild, symbolizing the alchemy furnace used by alchemists. As the city surrounding the guild gradually took shape, the cultivators spontaneously began referring to this city as Alchemist’s Cauldron City, because no matter which direction one entered the city, the first thing they would see was the highly visible giant cauldron. If someone asked where the guild was, they would simply be told to follow the direction of the giant cauldron, and the guild would be right next to it.

While most of the continent’s factions and cultivators focused their attention on Alchemist’s Cauldron City and the Alchemist Guild, other changes went largely unnoticed. For example, Beixing Sect, where the sect leader’s faction was under constant pressure from the external forces of the other two factions, and even the sect leader’s position was in jeopardy. But at this critical moment, a self-preserving alchemist stepped forward, aligning himself with the sect leader’s faction, and the situation shifted dramatically. What followed was a reckoning for the sect leader.

The opposing factions, enraged, sought to split from the sect and establish a new one. They planned to lead their followers away from Beixing Sect and form a new sect. This would not only take away disciples but also a large portion of the sect’s cultivation resources.

However, when the announcement of their departure was made, many disciples who had originally been swayed quietly withdrew and stayed with the original sect. Although the high-level decisions were crucial, without a large number of disciples, how could they possibly establish a new faction?

Taking advantage of this, the sect leader launched a counterattack, claiming that these factions had aligned themselves with the anti-continent forces known as the “Exterminators,” whose goal was to sever the foundation of Tianlin Continent’s cultivation world and suppress its cultivators. A large group of personnel was dispatched to surround and eliminate these rebellious factions.

When Hu Master announced the official establishment of the Alchemist Guild to the entire continent, Beixing Sect also completed its internal purging, which resulted in a significant loss of personnel. Since the event had concluded, everyone’s attention had shifted elsewhere. They found that the sect leader’s faction still held the top position, so they lost interest. Only those familiar with Beixing Sect knew that it had lost several high-level cultivators, and its strength was much weaker than before. However, the conflict had also allowed one of the elders to reach the brink of a breakthrough and enter seclusion.

So, was Beixing Sect’s strength truly weakened and its position downgraded? Or did it become more unified and stronger after the internal integration? Especially when that elder who entered seclusion for the breakthrough successfully achieved the Golden Core and emerged, the claim that Beixing Sect’s strength had declined would seem even more ridiculous.

However, for the disciples of Beixing Sect, the previous panic had not completely dissipated. They had once killed demonic beasts and participated in the defense against beast waves, but they never expected that one day they would turn their weapons against their former fellow disciples. Who could have imagined that those elders, who once appeared so kind and approachable, would one day use their disciples’ lives to blackmail the sect leader?

Lu Minzhu and Lu Minbai, the sibling pair, had fallen out with each other. While this was insignificant in the grand upheaval within Beixing Sect, it greatly affected the future paths of the siblings.

Lu Minzhu had a special constitution and had been lured by the rebellious faction with attractive offers. However, her master was supportive of the sect leader’s faction, and Lu Minzhu had no desire to get involved in such conflicts. Remaining in the sect, she was still being carefully nurtured.

What Lu Minzhu did not expect was that her older brother, who had remained in the outer sect, had been swayed by the opposing faction. Although Lu Minbai had benefited from his status as her brother, the outer sect was still the outer sect, often looked down upon by inner sect disciples. Additionally, Lu Minzhu often secluded herself for cultivation, unable to frequently check on Lu Minbai. The outer sect was not a peaceful place, and despite his high self-esteem, Lu Minbai had a hidden inferiority complex. He was not well-liked, and he faced continuous covert suppression. So, when the rebellious faction extended an olive branch, he eagerly joined them.

One elder promised to take him as an apprentice once the rebellion succeeded, and the title of “elder disciple” dazzled Lu Minbai. Ultimately, it stemmed from his unwillingness to be overshadowed by his younger sister, whom he had once cared for. Not only he, but the entire Lu family, had to rely on his younger sister. He believed that once their positions reversed, he would be the true benefactor of the Lu family.

When the siblings broke apart, Lu Minbai used a ruse to lure Lu Minzhu out, where she fell into the hands of the enemy. They attempted to use her to pressure her master into betraying the sect leader. Regardless of her master’s decision, it would not have been something Lu Minzhu wanted to see. So, she chose to escape, heavily wounding Lu Minbai as she fled. She was rescued and brought back to the sect leader’s faction by her senior brother.

During the purging of traitors, the sect spared Lu Minbai’s life, but on the condition that he could no longer remain as a disciple of Beixing Sect. The sect showed him mercy due to Lu Minzhu’s influence, but he lost his cultivation.

When the siblings met again, one was high and mighty, while the other was in a pitiful state.

Lu Minbai was severely injured, and the medicinal pills sent by Lu Minzhu were thrown away by him. In the end, no one knew who ended up with them. Wounded and bitter, Lu Minbai spat blood and sneered, “Are you satisfied now? From now on, no one in Beixing Sect will be in your way. You’re an inner sect disciple, what am I?”

Lu Minzhu’s expression was cold. After everything that had happened, her feelings for her brother had gradually eroded, and all that remained was indifference: “I’ve already informed the family. If you want to return, just wait outside for a few days. If you don’t, then you are free to leave. I won’t stop you. You’re no longer a child, and I don’t need to worry about your future.”

“You… You, Lu Minzhu!” Lu Minbai snarled. “I knew you were heartless and ruthless. You abandoned Gu Yao without a second thought back then, and now you’re willing to discard me, your own brother. Was it because you hated that I held you back? You should let the whole of Beixing Sect see your true face! Ha! A woman who offended Gu Yao, and yet Beixing Sect treats you like treasure? Aren’t you afraid Gu Yao will come back to take revenge on you?” Lu Minbai regretted not shouting earlier, and now he could only scream desperately, hoping more people would hear him. Why was it that he had lost everything, while Lu Minzhu remained high and mighty as an inner sect disciple?

Lu Minzhu’s face grew colder. “Don’t think others are as despicable as you. I may have once looked down on people, but Gu Yao’s character is something you can never comprehend. Go now. There won’t be many chances for us to meet again. Take care.”

With that, Lu Minzhu coldly tossed out her magical artifact, riding it away as it soared into the distance. Behind her, Lu Minbai shouted desperately like a trapped animal, his cries of rage and frustration echoing in the air. Although some cultivators from both inside and outside the sect paused to listen to the gossip, few were truly interested.

Lu Minzhu abandoned Gu Yao? Gu Yao is so unattainable that someone like him is beyond the reach of cultivators like them. Lu Minbai must have lost his mind. If it weren’t for his sister, this guy would have been killed with a single strike from the sect leader. How dare he threaten an elder to betray the sect leader? He’s just asking for death.