Transmigration: The Peerless Immortal Husband

The Ascension Conference lasted for several days, but the alchemist who was supposed to refine the top-grade Bi Hua Pill still hadn’t appeared.

Many cultivators came forward to claim the pills, but after the first day when several cultivators came forward claiming to be the alchemist, Cuiyan Valley set up a checkpoint and no longer allowed anyone to enter casually. In addition to participating in the entry-level test along with the other disciples, these alchemists now had to pass an additional assessment: the refinement of Bi Hua Pill.

Once this news was released, it immediately discouraged many cultivators. As soon as they attempted alchemy, their true abilities would be exposed.

There were still some who managed to pass the entry-level test and refine the Bi Hua Pill. However, either the furnace exploded, or they ended up refining a waste pill, or the pills they produced barely qualified as low-grade pills.
There was no doubt that these were not the real alchemists who had refined the pills, but such people could still be accepted into Cuiyan Valley.

After hearing the report from the two disciples, Valley Master Hu sighed and waved his hand, signaling for the disciples to leave.

The City Lord entered the room. “Has Valley Master Hu found that child yet? Has your disciple been accepted?”

Valley Master Hu smiled bitterly. “No, neither of those things have gone well. I’ve never raised a child before, and I don’t know how to get along with Weicai. I can’t be too strict, but I can’t be too lenient either. Usually, when he’s mischievous, it’s fine, but this time he bribed someone to escape. In such a vast sea of people, and with him deliberately hiding, where am I supposed to find him?”

Not searching wasn’t an option. He had always been generous with his grandson, so the boy had no shortage of pills and spirit stones.
Outsiders were bound to be aware of this, which made Valley Master Hu extremely worried about his grandson’s safety. If someone with ill intentions captured him, it would be too late to regret.

“I didn’t expect Valley Master Hu to be such a kind grandfather. Surely your grandson has good fortune and will be safe,” The City Lord comforted him. “As long as he’s in this Shifang City, this city lord will have people keep an eye out for your grandson’s whereabouts. As soon as there’s any news, I’ll have it sent to you.”
“Thank you, Lord, for your righteousness.”

Gu Yao and Chi Changye were sitting in the courtyard drinking tea when Tian Feirong rushed back from outside, shouting even before entering the courtyard: “Gu Yao, Gu Yao, do you know where Lu Minzhu from the Lu family went?” He said this as he entered, looking at Gu Yao as if expecting him to guess the answer.

Chi Changye shot Tian Feirong a cold glance. Why bring up Gu Yao’s former fiancée? If Tian Feirong hadn’t mentioned it, Gu Yao might have completely forgotten about her. He remembered she had traveled with them before, but because it was rare to see her appear, her presence had been minimal, and Gu Yao had overlooked her. Now that they no longer lived together, she had slipped from his mind. It seemed she had encountered an opportunity this time.

Gu Yao, curious, asked, “As far as I know, she also has three spiritual roots, right? Could it be… that she has some special constitution? From the look on your face, she must have gone somewhere impressive.”

Tian Feirong poured herself a cup of tea and gulped it down, then grinned. “It’s incredible. The Lu family is almost going crazy. That girl was actually chosen by Beixing Sect and accepted into the sect. I heard she has a hidden Phoenix Bone Body. Once she activates this constitution, her cultivation speed will be no worse than that of someone with dual spiritual roots. So, they immediately accepted her and an elder even took her as a disciple right then and there.”

“Damn it, that girl really has the luck of the devil.” Tian Feirong sighed. “How come such good luck didn’t happen to me? We both have three spiritual roots, yet our luck is so different.” He added, “The Lu family is going to rise to the top now.”

“At least the Tian family isn’t bad off either,” Gu Yao comforted him. The Tian family currently had two foundation-building cultivators, so both the Gu and Lu families had to be cautious and wouldn’t dare act rashly.

Tian Feirong, however, felt a bit dissatisfied. Aside from his older brother, who joined the Tianhai Sect through his aunt, the remaining members of the Tian family had only entered a relatively obscure small sect. When they first entered, they were just outer disciples, and competition in small sects was intense. So, their lives weren’t necessarily better than when they were in Yuanyang Town. Compared to the Gu and Lu families, the Tian family had the least success among the younger generation.

No matter how dissatisfied Tian Feirong was, it was of no use. He could only hope that one day his older brother would advance in cultivation and leave both Gu Yan and Lu Minzhu far behind, driving the Gu and Lu families crazy.

As Tian Feirong had expected, the Lu family’s territory was filled with joy and excitement. They had always felt inferior, but now they walked with their heads held high. Even when they encountered disciples from other, more powerful families, they no longer retreated as they had in the past. Instead, they proudly flaunted that someone from their family had entered Beixing Sect and become a disciple of an elder.

“I always thought Minzhu was amazing, but I never expected her to be this impressive. Not only did she get into Beixing Sect as an inner disciple, but she even became a disciple of an elder as soon as she entered. This kind of honor isn’t something just anyone can enjoy.”

“Forget it. I don’t even know who was talking behind Minzhu’s back a while ago, saying this and that about her. You’d better hope Minzhu doesn’t hold a grudge.”

A few young girls passed by and heard this conversation, trying to maintain calm expressions but almost losing control. They quickly turned and ran back into the house. Before they arrived and along the way, they had secretly and openly belittled Lu Minzhu, thinking that she would never rise again. They had hoped to step on her to gain power. Who would have thought that she would have such a turnaround? How could the Phoenix Bone Body fall upon her? Why did she get such good luck?

The more they thought about it, the more dissatisfied they became, and they almost ground their teeth in frustration.

Now, what worried them was the possibility of Lu Minzhu seeking revenge. Even if she didn’t take action herself, just mentioning a word or two to her elders in the family would immediately lower their status. The thought of their future situation filled them with endless regret.

Lu Minzhu was personally escorted back by Beixing Sect disciples. Gone was her previous gloomy demeanor. Now, she had regained her confidence and allowed her family members to observe her—whether they envied, were jealous, or were relieved.

Lu Minzhu herself was extremely excited. She had almost been rejected by Beixing Sect, but she never expected she would have a special constitution, and that the sect elder would recognize it. The sudden turn of events made her break down in tears of joy.

Seeing the joyful and relieved expressions of her elders, Lu Minzhu knew clearly that her fate had changed from this moment onward. These elders could no longer control her future by using the family’s future as an excuse to marry her off to some man to bear descendants with spiritual roots. Thinking of this, her tears almost fell again.

“Now, Minzhu is the most outstanding junior in our Lu family. From now on, the family’s resources will definitely be focused on her. I believe that in twenty or thirty years, our Lu family will have a female Foundation Establishment cultivator,” one of the elders said with satisfaction. They had once envied the situation with Tian Ru, but now that Lu Minzhu was here, Beixing Sect’s conditions were better than Tianhai Sect, and she was a disciple of an elder. She was sure to become a Foundation Establishment cultivator. The thought that the family would soon have two Foundation Establishment cultivators made the elder laugh with joy.

Once Lu Minzhu established herself in Beixing Sect, the Lu family would rise to even greater heights, and the family’s prosperity would no longer be a worry.

“Congratulations, little sister.” Lu Minbei looked at his sister surrounded by everyone and said with a complicated expression. Comparing his own situation, he felt even more dejected.

Especially after hearing the elder mention that the family’s resources would be focused on his sister, he realized that from now on, he would no longer be the top junior in the family; instead, it would be his younger sister. His heart was filled with mixed feelings.

Lu Minzhu smiled lightly and said, “Big Brother, you should work hard too. Let’s work hard together as siblings.”

“Yes, yes, Minzhu is sensible. You’ll work with your brother to become the pillar of the Lu family,” the elder said, laughing happily as he stroked his beard.

“Okay,” Lu Minbei replied softly.

To celebrate Lu Minzhu becoming an inner disciple of Beixing Sect, the elder leading the Lu family’s group decided to go to a restaurant for a meal. The entire Lu family swarmed out, with Lu Minzhu naturally at the center of the crowd.

As they were leaving, they happened to run into the Gu family. In the past, the Lu family always felt inferior when facing the Gu family, especially after Gu Yan entered Changxian Sect, which made the Gu family’s influence even greater. Now, the Lu family didn’t feel they were any worse than the Gu family. After all, distant water couldn’t quench near thirst.

They were also aware of the situation between Gu Yan and Lu Minzhu. Although they knew that the Gu family’s actions were underhanded, they also understood that there was no other way to handle the situation. Now, however, they couldn’t help but look at Gu Yan with a mocking gaze. Look at the young lady from our Lu family whom you abandoned—now she has found a good place. I wonder if you, Gu Yan, regret it.

The members of the Gu family shared similar complicated feelings. Though the Gu family had their own Gu Yan, they were, after all, not Gu Yan himself. Now, Lu Minzhu had been accepted as a disciple by an elder of Beixing Sect, quickly putting distance between herself and their younger generation. Perhaps, in the future, they would even have to address her as “senior.”

Lu Minzhu walked out calmly and approached Gu Yan. She slightly raised her head and smiled, saying, “Cousin, I’ve become a disciple of Beixing Sect. Although it can’t compare to your Changxian Sect, I’m very content. I will work hard with my master to cultivate and strive to establish my Foundation as soon as possible. Cousin, you must not slack off either.”

Gu Yan stared at Lu Minzhu and said, “Congratulations, cousin. I wish you a swift Foundation Establishment.”

Lu Minzhu chuckled a few times and then left with her Lu family members. Gu Yan stood there for a while, watching until they disappeared from sight.

The Gu family members who had come out with Gu Yan didn’t know how to speak. They didn’t think that Lu Minzhu still had feelings for her cousin. Judging by her gaze, it was completely different from before—she seemed to have grown up in a short time.

Someone whispered, “I heard that the Phoenix Marrow Body is very beneficial for dual cultivation. It greatly helps the other half, but the person who possesses the Phoenix Marrow Body must be willing.”

“It’s a shame. The family should have arranged the marriage with the Lu family sooner.” The marriage alliance between the two families had never been settled, and now some people regretted it. If they could marry Lu Minzhu, the benefits would be numerous. They didn’t believe the Lu family would go back on their word.

Gu Yan clenched his fist. He understood the change in Lu Minzhu’s gaze better than anyone. There was no trace of affection left—only coldness. He understood the reason for his cousin’s words. It was because when Lu Minzhu had come to question him in the past, he had said that they would walk different paths in the future and that they were not suitable for each other. He didn’t want to delay her bright future.

Had he known his cousin possessed such a physique, he… maybe he wouldn’t have given up so easily.