Transmigration: The Peerless Immortal Husband

The closer they got to Cangkun Hall, the more cultivators they encountered, as everyone was heading in the same direction.

The cultivators they met exchanged stories about their journey, with some describing perilous areas that Gu Yao and Chi Changye had not passed through. The stories were thrilling, but the rewards for success were substantial. Some of the things they mentioned even made Chi Changye feel a bit tempted, although it wasn’t necessary to obtain everything.

The Mist Leech Canyon was frequently mentioned—named after the existence of the mist leeches, which had caused the deaths of many cultivators and demonic beasts. The mist leeches were especially terrifying. Some cultivators hadn’t realized they had been infested by the mist leeches until they had already left the canyon, only for the creatures to start attacking them midway, devouring them from the inside out in a gruesome fashion.

Some cultivators believed that the bottom of the canyon, where the Blood Liuli Tree could be found, might hold other treasures as well. So, after the initial expedition, more cultivators ventured into the canyon to search for more, only to tragically discover a giant mist leech lurking there. The cultivators who went down never returned. Fortunately, the giant mist leech hadn’t left the canyon’s boundaries, otherwise, who in this secret realm would be able to deal with it?

Gu Yao was secretly shocked when he heard this. After leaving a certain distance from the canyon, Senior Xu Chen had removed his control over the giant mist leech, but left behind restrictions to prevent it from leaving the canyon. It seemed that the leech still posed a certain threat.

That creature was really unappealing. Gu Yao couldn’t imagine having such a giant insect living nearby.

While listening to the gossip, they arrived at the outskirts of Cangkun Hall. A large crowd had already gathered there, and as they arrived, many eyes focused on them, some like searchlights, seemingly trying to uncover all the secrets of Gu Yao and Chi Changye. Even their companion, Tian Feiyang, couldn’t help but feel anxious for them.

While others were nervous and worried, the two of them remained calm. After scanning the area, they saw Jiang Yan and the others standing and smiling, waving to them. Without hesitation, they walked over to join them.

The two sides exchanged glances. Except for Chi Changye, the cultivation of everyone else had increased over the course of their time in the secret realm, and their auras had become much sharper. However, Gu Yao noticed that the group from Tianfu Academy had lost quite a few members.

“Is everyone here?”

Jiang Yan shook his head. “Some didn’t make it here, and some… well, they had already mentally prepared themselves for this. For those who managed to survive under the hands of Changxian Sect cultivators, things are already going well. Qiusheng and I took a different route, and it was only halfway through that we heard of your and Brother Chi’s impressive reputations.”

Seeing that Jiang Yan and Lu Qiusheng were both doing well, Gu Yao was also glad. He didn’t have deep relationships with the others, so it wasn’t possible to look out for everyone. The secret realm journey was like a process of sifting sand, with the cruelest survival of the fittest. Those who successfully made it out would likely soar to great heights, while those who died here would be forgotten by most.

“How much longer before the place opens?” Gu Yao asked, pointing to the palace complex, which was currently sealed off by barriers. Everyone could only wait outside until the restrictions were lifted.

Jiang Yan replied, “A few cultivators from Changxian Sect, who are in charge of the formation, have calculated that it will take about half a month for the restrictions to loosen. Then the Cangkun Hall will open. So, we still have half a month. What do you think? Want to take some orders?”

Upon hearing this, Lu Qiusheng and the other Tianfu Academy disciples looked at Gu Yao expectantly. The reason was simple—after entering, they had used up a lot of their medicinal pills to survive, and no matter how much they had prepared, there was almost nothing left.

No one knew what the situation inside Cangkun Hall would be, and since they had to turn the spiritual herbs they obtained into pills as quickly as possible to maximize their value, they would have asked sooner if it weren’t for Chi Changye’s fearsome reputation and Senior Jiang Yan’s presence.

Gu Yao scratched his head and said, “Alright, let’s take the orders. Let’s stick to five orders a day. I also need to focus on my cultivation, but during the breaks, I will manage to refine some pills. I can exchange them for spirit stones, spiritual herbs, and other materials. Well, I’ll prioritize the herbs.”

At first, some cultivators thought five orders a day was too few and that they wouldn’t get a chance to place an order, but once they heard the situation, they immediately cheered. Those who had survived, unless they were exceptionally unlucky, had at least gained something, and they felt a sudden rush of wealth.

“We can definitely afford the pills,” one of them said.

“That’s great! Junior Brother Gu, you’ve solved our urgent problem!” Lu Qiusheng clapped Gu Yao on the shoulder. However, after just one clap, he couldn’t stand the fierce glare from Chi Changye, and awkwardly withdrew his hand.

This guy truly lived up to his fearsome reputation in the secret realm. Even his gaze felt like it could be physical, like it could pierce through and make his hand go numb.

The others were so enthusiastic that Gu Yao couldn’t refuse. He quickly retreated into the tent that Jiang Yan and the others had set up. He placed the pills he didn’t need into one of the storage bags and handed them to Tian Feirong and the little fatty, asking them to help handle the transactions.

Immediately, Tian Feirong and the little fatty were surrounded by eager cultivators.

“Don’t rush, everyone! One at a time!” Tian Feirong shouted, trying to calm the crowd. The little fatty was even more ruthless. He released the Crystal Snake, letting it unleash its oppressive aura, and those cultivators who had crowded around, almost trying to snatch from Tian Feirong, were instantly intimidated and backed off. This made Lu Qiusheng shout in astonishment. The little fatty was so lucky to have contracted such a spirit beast.

Tian Feiyang did not leave. He watched his younger brother and his companions skillfully handle each transaction, a smile appearing in his eyes. Indeed, it was the environment outside that most sharpened people. After leaving Yuanyang Town, his younger brother had undergone a complete transformation.

Not only his younger brother, but also Gu Yao—Tian Feiyang himself had changed quite a bit. When he encountered disciples from Beixing Sect, he realized that the Lu siblings hadn’t come in at all. Although he knew their sect wouldn’t want to let someone like Lu Minzhu, with such a special constitution, die in the secret realm, he felt that no matter how good Lu Minzhu’s constitution was, the gap between her and his younger brother and Gu Yao was vast. Unless there were some special encounter, it would be difficult to bridge that gap.

At this moment, Tian Feiyang and a few other disciples from Tianhai Sect were deeply relieved. Fortunately, they had met Gu Yao early on. Along the way, they had already exchanged some medicinal pills from Gu Yao, so they didn’t have to fight with others for them. Otherwise, they feared they wouldn’t be able to get any.

There were many people from Changxian Sect who were keeping an eye on Chi Changye. Once they saw him enter the tent, they withdrew their scrutinizing gazes.

Someone asked, “Are you sure he has two Blood Liuli Fruits?”

Because the effects of the Blood Liuli Fruit did not conflict with the Tianyuan Pill, meaning they could be stacked, many cultivators were interested in it. However, up until now, in the entire secret realm, only one fruit had been found in the Mist worm Canyon. The remaining seven fruits already had owners, and except for Chi Changye, no one else could possess a second one. So how could this not stir up some temptation?

“There’s no mistake, it’s not just one or two people who have spread the news. But Chi Changye is indeed formidable. I heard that at the bottom of the Canyon, he single-handedly killed three demon beasts, while Lou Huaijing could only deal with one. His approach is not easy to handle.”

“Yeah, many of our sect members have died at his sword. You can see how some people turn pale when his name is mentioned; they’re terrified, heh.”

“So what now? Give up on the Blood Liuli Fruit?”

“Maybe he’d be willing to trade with us. After all, can he really use two on his own?” someone joked.