Transmigration: The Peerless Immortal Husband

As soon as Gu Yao spoke, four people immediately rushed over, instantly breaking the tension in the air.

Gu Yao waved and produced five jade bottles, lined up neatly, each carefully labeled. Tao Yue quickly grabbed one of the bottles, opened it, and smiled brightly: “Thank you, Senior Brother Gu! Senior Brother Gu really is impressive!”

Others took a glance and saw that the bottle contained a Foundation Establishment Pill, and the purity of the pill’s fragrance indicated that it was a high-quality one. A high-quality Foundation Establishment Pill greatly increases the success rate of foundation establishment. Those who hadn’t established their foundation yet stared at Tao Yue’s jade bottle, their eyes almost turning red, wishing they could snatch it away.

Seeing this, Tao Yue quickly put the jade bottle into her storage bag and clapped her hands as she returned to Du Lingdai’s side.

Quick-witted people immediately started gathering the materials needed for the Foundation Establishment Pills. A few people could split the pills after refining them, and that would be enough for use.

“Top-grade pills!”

At that moment, another cultivator who had come to collect his pills exclaimed. He had asked Gu Yao to refine a Nine-Rank High-Level Revitalization Pill. He had been injured earlier, and even though he had been captured and brought here by cultivators from Changxian Sect, his injuries hadn’t recovered. The healing pills he had taken before worked very slowly, so he had been hoping that the high-quality pills Gu Yao refined could help him. To his great surprise, he had received an incredible result.

After the exclamation, he realized everyone was now staring at him. He cursed inwardly, thinking he should have hidden the pill and not drawn attention to it. Now, just like Tao Yue, he quickly put the pill away, and hastily popped one into his mouth. The top-grade pill instantly transformed into a warm flow that rushed through his body, seemingly soothing his injuries in an instant.

Although it was just an illusion, he clearly felt that after absorbing this top-grade pill, his injuries, including some old ones, were beginning to heal.

The pill’s effects took effect rapidly. His face flushed as he dared not delay. He hurriedly returned to his resting spot and sat down to focus on absorbing the effects.

Ning Hui almost knocked over the pill furnace in front of him. When Gu Yao came out, he had already directed most of his attention toward this side. He wasn’t surprised by the Foundation Establishment Pills—after all, if someone couldn’t even refine Foundation Establishment Pills, could they still be called a genius? However, due to the formation barrier, he hadn’t noticed that the Foundation Establishment Pills in the bottles were all high-quality ones, otherwise, he would have been deeply moved already.

This time, however, there were top-grade pills. Even if they were Nine-Rank pills, the ability to refine top-grade pills indicated the alchemist’s mastery over pill fire, herbs, and the refining process itself, reaching a nearly perfect level. Each of these aspects was indispensable, so the appearance of top-grade pills wasn’t easy. Even as an Eight-Rank alchemist, Ning Hui might not be able to guarantee a top-grade Nine-Rank pill—there was a certain probability involved.

The other two, seeing the example, weren’t in a rush to check their pills. They returned to their own places first and only dared to open the pill bottles once they were away from the crowd. The next moment, they immediately closed the caps tightly and put the pills away, but their flushed faces and excited expressions had already told everyone the answer.

There definitely were top-grade pills!

When had Tianlin Continent ever seen top-grade pills? The efficacy of a top-grade pill was easily ten or more times that of a low-grade pill. While Qingchen Pills could remove pill toxins, their effectiveness was far from ideal compared to top-grade pills. The latter maximized the potential of the pill’s effects.

Some people felt that if they could use a top-grade pill in their lifetime, they would be willing to die for it.

Although this thought was a bit exaggerated, it made their breathing quicken. They looked at Gu Yao with a mix of longing and urgency. If not for the presence of Chi Changye, they probably would have surrounded Gu Yao by now.

Gu Yao hadn’t expected such a reaction. Realizing there was nothing else going on outside, he returned to the tent, and immediately, a wave of disappointed sighs filled the air.

Chi Changye followed him inside. Gu Yao let out a dry laugh: “I didn’t expect this kind of result. I thought that as an Eight-Rank alchemist, refining some Nine-Rank top-grade pills wouldn’t be too difficult.”

“If there were any issues, they’d disappear,” Chi Changye thought to himself. He reached out and ruffled Gu Yao’s hair, saying, “It’s fine. They’re just unaccustomed to it. They’ll get used to it.”

In his opinion, with Gu Yao’s current alchemy skills, it was probably even more difficult to refine high-quality pills than top-grade ones. So, it was good as it was—there was no need to push himself.

Since Chi Changye had said so, Gu Yao was reassured. In the corner, Xu Chen rolled his eyes.

The black kitten glanced at Chi Changye, then grabbed a pill bottle, popping a top-grade pill into its mouth, as if to prove, with its own strength, that top-grade pills were nothing special—it had plenty of them.

Ning Hui wasn’t pleased. He felt that the attention he had just garnered was suddenly snatched away by Gu Yao.

“Alchemist Ning, there’s no need to worry. That alchemist is at most an Eight-Rank Junior Alchemist, nowhere near Alchemist Ning. You’re already able to refine Seven-Rank pills, and the distance between you and him is quite far. Moreover, I heard he has a Four-Spirit Root talent, and whether he can become a Seven-Rank alchemist is still questionable,” a disciple from Changxian Sect came over to advise.

A Four-Spirit Root talent might allow someone to gather resources until they reach the Foundation Establishment stage, but becoming an alchemist at that level wouldn’t be easy. So even though Gu Yao has a high alchemy talent, as long as he doesn’t take that crucial step, no matter how high his talent, it’s useless—once his lifespan ends, so will he.

Ning Hui felt much better after hearing this, but there was still something stuck in his heart: the recipe for the Qingchen Pills. Now, seeing how easily Gu Yao was refining several batches of top-grade pills, Ning Hui became more convinced that Gu Yao held a secret, and it was this secret that made his alchemy skills so extraordinary. If he could get his hands on it, maybe he could become the highest-achieving alchemist in all of Changxian Sect!

The more he thought about it, the more eager he became. He couldn’t wait to dig out the secret from Gu Yao. Thus, he stopped refining pills, knowing that refining Tianyuan Pills in his current state would have a low success rate. He arrogantly nodded, then entered the tent set up for him by others.

Tian Feirong and the chubby boy came out from the valley, each holding a spirit herb. Most of the Tianlin Continent cultivators who had entered the valley were still alive. After hearing about their situation, the cultivators who came after them became more resolute in their beliefs. They decided not to be greedy—getting a rare spirit herb was enough. Even if they couldn’t use the herb themselves, bringing it back to their sect or academy could earn them quite a bit of contribution points and rewards.

Tian Feirong and the chubby boy gave their spirit herbs to Gu Yao. What they received from Gu Yao far outweighed what they had given. As soon as they returned, they took over the work that Chi Changye had been doing. This job was very easy, so once it was finished, they focused on cultivation. The spiritual energy here was so dense, and with an abundance of pills, they needed to establish their foundations as soon as possible.

Some cultivators from Tianlin Continent, who could have left, decided to stay after some thought. Like Tian Feirong and the chubby boy, they seized the opportunity to cultivate and quickly turn the pills Gu Yao had refined into their own strength, making sure their risky venture into the valley wasn’t in vain.

For now, this place was the safest.

On the other hand, cultivators from Changxian Sect gradually began leaving. Ning Hui only accepted pill orders when he felt interested. Those who had received pills or had no hopes of getting any, left the valley after their time there, as they didn’t lack time for cultivation. It was more important to search for more resources.

This resulted in the two factions being in a deadlock, without any conflict.

Chi Changye, carrying a recently dead prey, walked off to the side to clean it. The prey had been hunted by someone else for him. At this time, he wouldn’t leave Gu Yao’s side for a moment.

Ning Hui had no interest in refining pills for people every day, but he couldn’t help sitting there, occasionally strolling around the area with others. This time, he happened to run into Chi Changye, who was alone. A gleam of delight flashed in Ning Hui’s eyes as he walked toward him.

Du Lingdai, seeing this scene, widened her eyes in shock and rushed over to grab his sleeve, but Tao Yue stopped her with a firm pull. “Don’t be impulsive. Do you think I don’t know what that guy is planning? But do you think Senior Brother Chi is someone so easily swayed? You’re underestimating him.”

Besides, Senior Brother Chi is a sword cultivator. Once a sword cultivator has set a goal, they will forge ahead without hesitation. A sword cultivator who is easily shaken will never amount to much.

Du Lingdai ground her teeth and said, “He actually wants to dig a hole in Senior Brother Gu’s wall!”

Originally, Du Lingdai admired Chi Changye quite a bit. She had failed to defeat Wu Meng, but Chi Changye had easily done so. Later, he joined the Sword Peak, and his cultivation soared. However, as Gu Yao became more and more brilliant, she placed the two of them on the same level in her mind. To her, no one could come between them.

But what Ning Hui was doing secretly couldn’t fool them. After spending so much time together, the two groups had some contact behind the scenes, and some people had inquired about Chi Changye and Gu Yao, especially about Chi Changye. They asked in great detail—where he came from, who his master was, and the heritage of his swordsmanship. With a little attention, it was easy to realize that the person truly interested was Ning Hui, the alchemist.

Now seeing that Ning Hui was taking the opportunity to get close to Chi Changye, Du Lingdai couldn’t believe that anyone would believe he wasn’t trying to “dig a hole” in Gu Yao’s wall.

After venting, Du Lingdai felt a little better. She nodded and said, “You’re right. With him, how could he possibly ‘dig a hole’ in Senior Brother Gu’s wall?”

Tao Yue couldn’t help but joke, “Even using Changxian Sect as bait, he still can’t dig it, right?”

Du Lingdai froze for a moment. Now… she wasn’t so sure. However, she refused to leave even a step, determined to keep a close watch on Ning Hui, making sure he wouldn’t find an opportunity.

Ning Hui walked over to Chi Changye, who was skillfully eviscerating the prey, not the slightest bit squeamish. He gathered water to wash it, and Ning Hui, filled with anger, couldn’t believe his eyes. Did a sword cultivator really need to do such menial work? He became more convinced that Gu Yao must have used some means to manipulate Chi Changye.

“Daoist Chi, you’re a sword cultivator, one who can challenge opponents beyond your rank. Your sword should be used to fight enemies, not to do servant-like work. Daoist Chi, Tianlin Continent is not suited for you. If you join Changxian Sect, you’ll definitely attract the attention of our higher-ups. In the future, not only will you be able to form a Golden Core, but even becoming a Nascent Soul cultivator will be within your grasp.”

Ning Hui continued speaking, believing Chi Changye would surely be moved. Anyone with eyes could see that it was extremely difficult to find even a single Golden Core cultivator on Tianlin Continent, let alone a Nascent Soul expert. What cultivator wouldn’t want to form a Golden Core and enter the Nascent Soul stage?

Ning Hui was confident—no one would refuse!