Transmigration: The Peerless Immortal Husband

Matters outside were always handled by Tian Feirong and the fatty boy. Except for when people from the Mu family came, they didn’t simply turn visitors away. Some of the gifts were selectively kept, mostly spiritual herbs. Rejecting everything would make others uneasy, especially since the status of a pill master was transcendent, and even more so for a genius pill master like Gu Yao.

However, when a cultivator from a certain force came, accompanied by a beautiful woman—either pure or seductive—at first, the two didn’t pay much attention, assuming they were just companions. But then, the leader pointed at them and said they hoped the two could stay and serve Master Yao and Senior Chang. Tian Feirong and the fatty boy immediately looked awkward. Upon noticing their physique, which was slightly Yin-based and unrefined, they quickly realized what was happening.

Tian Feirong acted swiftly, immediately sending a voice transmission to Chi Changye, telling him that this matter had to be handled by him, as it was clear the gifts were meant for him and Gu Yao. Tian Feirong couldn’t help but want to see Chi Changye’s anger. By the time the fatty boy wanted to politely refuse, it was already too late. Then, they heard Chi Changye’s voice, filled with overwhelming power, coming through: “Scram!”

Along with his voice came a booming thunder, and those directly affected turned pale. The two weak furnace cauldrons almost collapsed to the ground and quickly supported each other to run away.

The fatty boy glared at Tian Feirong: “This is all your fault! You could have just turned them away, but you had to do this.”

Tian Feirong smiled smugly: “It’s much simpler and more direct this way. Otherwise, like you, there’d definitely be others trying to test the waters. Now we’ve directly cut off this opportunity.”

This sent a signal: sending furnace cauldrons would provoke their displeasure.

The two were bickering as they walked back, and halfway through, the guards hurriedly came in to deliver a message: “Senior Masters, members of the Yan family are requesting an audience. It’s the third elder, Yan Xun.”

“Yan Xun? The third elder of the Yan family?” Tian Feirong and the fatty boy exchanged a glance. This person was difficult to turn away. After all, the Yan family had helped them once, escorting them part of the way. Without their help, they would have had no direction at sea, not knowing where they would drift or when they would land. “Please have Yan Xun go to the reception hall.”

“Yes, I’ll lead them there right away,” the guard quickly replied and left. They all knew about the connection between these four and the Yan family, so this outcome wasn’t unexpected.

After settling in, Gu Yao focused on improving his pill-making skills. Once he achieved the Golden Core, he could enter the third level of the Pill Pavilion, where there were many books and pill recipes for him to study. Lingyuan Pavilion had also sent many spiritual herbs for him to practice with. In theory, except for visiting the auction, he would stay in the cultivation room most of the time.

However, just now, Chi Changye’s anger had disturbed him while he was reading. A quick scan of his spiritual sense made him understand what had happened. He found it quite amusing. Neither he nor Chi Changye, nor Tian Feirong and the fatty boy, were the type to break through using outside forces, nor were they cultivators who indulged in beauty. So, there was no need to worry about these people. Just as he was about to withdraw his spiritual sense, he saw Yan Xun approaching, accompanied by the Yan family’s twin sisters.

Gu Yao suddenly remembered the inexplicable pursuit they had faced half a year ago when they left the city, which seemed related to a strange rivalry over jealousy. Seeing the twin sisters again, his mood became quite complicated. He decided to leave the cultivation room.

Tian Feirong and the fatty boy were on their way to the reception hall when they saw Gu Yao coming out. Gu Yao said, “I’ll go with you to meet Yan Xun.”

“Let’s go together,” Chi Changye also walked out.

So, the two became four. Tian Feirong and the fatty boy exchanged odd glances, feeling that the atmosphere was strange. Just as they were about to speak, Chi Changye shot them a cold glare, which immediately made them quiet down.

When Yan Xun arrived, he happened to run into another family leaving in a sorry state. Seeing their condition, Yan Xun’s heart sank, and he regretted bringing the two girls, Yuchen and Yuyin. But it was too late to turn back. He didn’t know what had possessed him when he was persuaded by the family head, thinking it might be worth a try.

These two girls were indeed quite beautiful, and Chang Ye and the others were at the age where they might still be interested in them. If they could make a connection with them, it would bring great benefits to the Yan family, and to Yan Xun himself.

Yan Yuyin muttered, “What’s the deal? Is Senior Chang like this?”

Yan Xun immediately scolded in a cold voice, “When we meet Senior Chang, show respect and don’t be rude!”

Yan Yuyin quickly stuck out her tongue, signaling that she wouldn’t act disrespectfully.

When they reached the reception hall, a servant had just served tea, and as soon as Gu Yao and the others entered, Yan Xun and his group immediately stood up to salute them. Among them, Yan Xun had the highest cultivation, being at the peak of Foundation Building, but he was facing four Golden Core cultivators. The difference in status was stark, especially compared to when they had been on the ship, so this show of respect was expected.

Gu Yao was no longer new to this place and understood the harsh competition and rigid hierarchy. If he offended someone with higher cultivation, it would be easy to be killed with a single strike, so he didn’t outright reject such formalities.

“Third Elder, you’re too polite. It’s been half a year since we last met. I hope everything is going well with you,” Gu Yao invited Yan Xun and the others to sit down and took his own seat. Chi Changye immediately sat beside him, maintaining a posture as if he were the priority.

“Everything is going well,” Yan Xun could sense the distant politeness in Gu Yao’s words and sighed inwardly. “I failed to congratulate the esteemed seniors on achieving the Golden Core in time. That was a mistake on the part of the Yan family. The family head instructed me to bring these gifts for the seniors as a token of congratulations.”

Yan Xun took out several boxes and had a nearby guard present them. Gu Yao glanced at them and saw that they were all spiritual herbs, and rare ones at that, some of which were quite aged. He nodded and accepted them. Yan Xun relaxed inwardly—if he could get pills from Gu Yao directly, that would be even better. With so many forces fighting over the items at the auction, the prices would undoubtedly be astronomical.

As Yan Xun and Gu Yao chatted, Yan Yuchen sat quietly. At first, when the Third Elder had said those words to her, she had felt a mix of embarrassment and shyness, but now, sitting here, her mind quickly calmed. Especially when she noticed how the others’ gazes swept over them—cold and indifferent, without any hint of affection—she suddenly realized that it was just her own imagination. She regretted coming here.

On the other hand, Yan Yuyin, with her sharp eyes, was carefully observing Gu Yao and Chi Changye, especially Gu Yao himself and Chi Changye, who seemed to hold an innocent curiosity. Yan Xun subtly glanced at her, silently warning her to tone it down, though it had no effect.

Just as they were discussing the events on the ship, Yan Yuyin suddenly spoke up: “Senior Chang, people outside are saying that you were already a Golden Core cultivator at that time. Is that true? Why did you hide your cultivation?”

Yan Xun’s heart sank. He had always found Yuyin’s lively personality endearing, but now, it seemed she had gone too far, asking such an indiscreet question.

Chi Changye shot her a cold glance and said just four words: “What does it have to do with you?”

Yan Yuyin’s expression suddenly turned aggrieved, as though accusing Chi Changye of rudeness. Yan Yuchen, startled, quickly tugged at her sleeve, signaling her to stop causing trouble. However, Yan Yuyin shrugged off her hand and stood up, accusing loudly: “Of course, it has everything to do with us! We were sent here to be your concubines, and this is how you treat us? What’s the difference between you and Mu Quan? You’re both bullies using your power! I thought you were good people, and I even thought you and my sister Yuchen were well-matched, but now I see how you treat her!”

Yan Xun’s face turned beet red. He had wanted to stop Yuyin when she first spoke, but he found himself unable to move. A heavy pressure was bearing down on him, rendering him incapable of resistance. He could only watch helplessly as Yuyin boldly said such things, without realizing her mistake. What gave her the audacity?

As soon as Yan Yuyin finished speaking, she was sent flying, crashing to the ground, coughing up a mouthful of blood. Her face turned pale with shock, but she was still filled with fury, as though Chi Changye had done something unforgivable.

“What are you? Without the Yan family’s influence, how can a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator stand before a Golden Core cultivator and accuse him? Concubines? I don’t even know when I took on two concubines! Or is it that the Yan family always speaks for others and gets carried away?” Chi Changye said coldly, his words carrying such force that Yan Yuyin spat out another mouthful of blood, instantly collapsing.

At this point, the pressure on Yan Xun was finally lifted. He hated Yan Yuyin deeply—was she out of her mind? He shot a venomous look at her and barked, “Shut up!” Then, he turned to apologize to Chi Changye and the others. “Esteemed seniors, this was a mistake on the part of the Yan family. On behalf of the Yan family, I apologize. The Yan family intended to offer these two girls as attendants if the seniors were interested. If not, just forget it. In any case, this was our fault. We don’t know how this girl came to misunderstand the situation.”

Gu Yao stood up, feeling both angry and amused by the situation. He walked over to Yan Yuyin and said, “It was already strange that we were inexplicably chased by the Mu family that day. Now I realize the root of it must have been because of you. If we had been even a little weaker, we probably would have perished in the vast mountains outside the city. What would Miss Yan Yuyin have said then? Perhaps she wouldn’t have even shed a tear. Look at you—so arrogant and self-important, yet you think you have the standing to accuse others? Forget it. With your mindset, how could you possibly understand what anyone is saying? Third Elder, it might be better to keep people like her from speaking, as no one can understand the nonsense coming from her.”

Yan Xun trembled inwardly. His biggest concern had always been that they would link the Mu family’s attack to the Yan family. It seemed they hadn’t forgotten about it, and now he realized that any hopes of using their shared journey to gain favor were entirely unrealistic. Not holding them accountable for this matter had already been a courtesy.

“Master Yao, the Yan family’s discipline has been lacking. Please rest assured, we will never let this girl taint your eyes again. I shall take my leave now,” Yan Xun ordered the guard to take Yan Yuyin away. With a touch of embarrassment, he left with his group.