Transmigration: The Peerless Immortal Husband

Initially, Gu Yao didn’t feel much about it. After all, he had never seen a Sword Stone before, and whether such a thing even existed on Tianlin Continent was uncertain. It was only after Xu Chen and Chi Changye explained it to him that he realized Chi Changye possessed a treasure trove.

“Has the Puppet and the Sword Pavilion Head fought before? But did the Head know it was forged from Sword Stone?” Gu Yao asked curiously.

A smile flickered in Chi Changye’s eyes. “I suspect he didn’t know—only recognizing the puppet, not its composition.”

A puppet seemingly born to wield swords was already extraordinary, almost like a cheat tool. Understanding its deeper intricacies was unlikely.

Beyond the Sword Puppet, there was another treasure trove: the Sword Embryo Pool. Chi Changye’s Purple Thunder Sword embryo came from there. Just one glance made Gu Yao feel deep reverence. The pool contained some unknown liquid, and lying within were numerous sword embryos radiating terrifying auras.

Obtaining a sword embryo was no easy task. Only those who passed a rigorous trial could earn recognition from a sword embryo. Moreover, each person had only one chance. Like Chi Changye, who had already been acknowledged by the Sword Pavilion, there would be no second opportunity. Of course, Chi Changye would never abandon his current battle partner to seek another.

After seeing it, Xu Chen sighed, “It’s fortunate that outsiders don’t know the Tianfu Academy houses such a treasure trove. Otherwise, how could your academy guard the Sword Pavilion for so long? The mountains here would have been flattened by invaders long ago.”

The interior space had been expanded many times over. “The Sword Pavilion must be using spatial arrays, right? It looks completely different from the outside,” Gu Yao observed.

Xu Chen responded, “Of course. It’s just a minor spatial expansion array—not something to compare with ordinary treasures.”

His tone was rather smug, but one look was enough to know the Sword Pavilion’s extraordinary origins. Unfortunately, it could only support Chi Changye until the Golden Core stage. Since the Sword Pavilion itself was incomplete, to continue benefiting from it, they would need to recover the missing parts.

Chi Changye shared another piece of information that left both Xu Chen and Gu Yao astonished. He revealed that he could sense a fragmented consciousness within the Sword Pavilion, which he deduced to be the spirit of the pavilion itself. Due to the division of the Sword Pavilion, its spirit had also shattered into several parts. The fragment remaining here could only barely maintain the pavilion’s operation. However, unless it was fully restored, the pavilion might only function for a few more centuries.

Gu Yao felt deeply regretful upon hearing this. If there were an opportunity in the future, he was determined to help Brother Ye recover the missing parts—not only for the pavilion but also to preserve the remaining consciousness from fading away.

Although Chi Changye could not replicate the first layer of the Sword Pavilion perfectly, he could create a similar structure. The fragment of the pavilion’s consciousness had imparted some relevant information to him, providing valuable insights for this endeavor.

As the Supreme Elder of Tianfu Academy, Chi Changye had already gained considerable benefits from the Sword Pavilion. Therefore, he planned to establish a proper training ground, making Sword Peak live up to its name.

Currently, both Sword Peak and the training resources available to its disciples were, in Chi Changye’s eyes, far inferior to even third-rate sword sects—barely worth mentioning. But with the pavilion in use, there was a real possibility that Sword Peak could become Tianfu Academy’s top division within a few decades.

Gu Yao fully supported Chi Changye’s decision. However, before that, he needed to make a trip to Alchemist’s Cauldron City. Since the establishment of the Alchemist Guild Headquarters, he had not visited due to concerns for his safety. But now, with Chi Changye by his side, there were few in the continent capable of stopping them.

After informing Principal Yu of their departure, the two left Tianfu Academy.

Before leaving, Chi Changye announced his decision, and Gu Yao handed over a resource he had obtained from the Cangkun Secret Realm—something that could be widely promoted. With that settled, the two set off while Principal Yu was left in a state of astonishment. These two young men were undoubtedly Tianfu Academy’s lucky stars. Since their arrival, the academy’s status had risen rapidly, and the benefits they brought were far from over.

The inability to fully utilize the Sword Pavilion had long been a regret for Principal Yu. Yet Chi Changye was now changing that. After undergoing the Sword Pavilion’s trials and selections, it was foreseeable that sword cultivation would become a defining feature of Tianfu Academy.

However, the details about the Sword Pavilion had to remain confidential. Principal Yu was well aware of the allure of such treasures. If news got out, the academy would face endless schemes and attacks, as countless forces would attempt to seize a piece of the pavilion’s power. This danger was compounded by the looming threat of the City Lord’s Manor in Shifang City and its master, the Changxian Sect.

Establishing the sword cultivation trial grounds proposed by Chi Changye would require extensive resources. Fortunately, the integration of Qianxue Peak and the allegiance of several smaller neighboring factions, along with the profits from the Qingchen Pill, greatly eased the academy’s financial pressure. Otherwise, they would have been forced to tighten their belts.

The resource Gu Yao provided was intended to expand the academy’s financial avenues and could be openly shared since its origin was legitimate, having come from the Cangkun Secret Realm. Those who entered but failed to obtain it simply lacked the fate or opportunity. After his initial excitement, Principal Yu regained his composure, gathered the academy’s senior leadership, and discussed how to promote the resource Gu Yao had entrusted to them.

The senior leadership included Elder Jin from Qianxue Peak. Upon receiving the replicated jade slips from Principal Yu, Elder Jin was deeply moved. It was as if heaven itself favored Tianfu Academy. No wonder Qianxue Gate’s Master Hong was so decisively defeated.

“This is amazing! Truly incredible! Not only does it contain methods to enhance the grade of spiritual fields and maintain them, but it also offers techniques to increase production. On top of that, there are instructions for cultivating rare spiritual herbs. If we fully utilize the academy’s spiritual fields, imagine the immense gains we could achieve!”

Some rare spiritual herbs, even if only one species were cultivated successfully, could elevate an entire cultivation family because such herbs were traditionally only found in the wild and extremely difficult to grow artificially. Certain cultivation families thrived solely by mastering these secret cultivation techniques, using them to secure valuable resources.

“Alchemist Gu may be young, but his actions and broad-mindedness put us older generations to shame. It seems our academy has little to offer him in return,” someone reflected. After all, everything Gu Yao had achieved was through his own strength and alchemy skills. Even the founding of the Alchemist Guild Headquarters had been his idea.

“This is a great fortune for Tianfu Academy. We must never forget the contributions of Alchemist Gu and Elder Chi,” Principal Yu concluded, and no one disagreed.

Gu Yao’s journey this time went smoothly, and he reached Alchemist’s Cauldron City without any obstacles. Tian Feirong and Little Fatty accompanied him for the experience, with Little Fatty also eager to meet his grandfather.

Given their current status, flying directly over Alchemist’s Cauldron City was perfectly permissible. However, they chose to descend before entering the city to appreciate the scenery of this newly built settlement.

Standing outside, it was astonishing to see how such a large city had been constructed in such a short time through collective effort.

The most striking feature was the massive cauldron visible from outside the city—Alchemist’s Cauldron City’s landmark. With this iconic symbol, visitors would never lose their way.

“I heard that besides the Alchemist Guild Headquarters, guilds for Formation Masters, Talisman Masters, and Artifact Masters have also been established. At this rate, Alchemist’s Cauldron City might one day surpass Shifang City to become the largest cultivation hub on Tianlin Continent,” Tian Feirong explained enthusiastically. He wholeheartedly supported this possibility and wished it would happen sooner. The signs were already apparent. Even before entering the city, they could hear the bustling activity within, and cultivators were constantly coming and going.

Gu Yao chuckled, “That would be great. Better for this place to prosper than for Shifang City’s City Lord’s Manor to hoard the benefits.”

Shifang City charged exorbitant entry fees, taxed merchants heavily, and monopolized commerce through the City Lord’s own enterprises. The profits generated by the City Lord’s Manor each year were astronomical.

The four of them entered the city alongside other cultivators, using simple concealment techniques. The guards at the gate lacked the discernment to recognize them. After collecting a single spirit stone as an entry fee, the guards allowed them to pass, completely unaware that they had just admitted two of the most influential figures on Tianlin Continent. If they had known, they would have scrambled to escort them respectfully to the Alchemist Guild Headquarters—a story worthy of pride for a lifetime.

Once inside, the group strolled leisurely through the streets. Many shops sold spiritual herbs, as the city had developed around the Alchemist Guild.

After leaving a shop, Gu Yao had acquired two unfamiliar, low-grade spiritual herbs. Even the shopkeeper couldn’t identify them. Gu Yao loved collecting such mysterious items. As they stepped outside, they noticed a group escorting two figures down the street, sparking murmurs and discussions among the crowd.

“Who are those two guys? They seem pretty popular,” Tian Feirong asked a passerby, rubbing his chin. Judging by their cultivation level, they were only in the mid-stage of the Qi Refinement realm. Anyone unaware might assume they were at least Foundation Establishment cultivators.

“You didn’t notice the badges on their chests? Despite their young age, these two cultivators have already been certified by the Alchemist Guild Headquarters as intermediate-grade ninth-rank alchemists. With that recognition, they naturally receive a warm welcome here in Alchemist’s Cauldron City. Look at all these shops displaying signs—anyone wearing those badges gets discounts when buying spiritual herbs. The higher the alchemist’s rank, the greater the discount.”

Gu Yao was astonished. “There’s no shortage of clever folks, especially among these merchants,” he remarked.

The certification of alchemists had been part of his initial proposal for the guild’s development plan, but it should have just started rolling out. The branch offices likely hadn’t yet implemented it, or perhaps they hadn’t earned certification privileges. Strict regulations were essential in this area, as far as Gu Yao was concerned.