Transmigration: The Peerless Immortal Husband

When Steward Qi received the message to come to Mingkong Island, he immediately put down what he was doing and made his way there. On the way, he was still mulling over the situation. He had sent two Spirit-Refining Pills to Gu Yao, hoping that Gu Yao might be able to crack the pill formula. If he could restore the formula, Qianfeng Pavilion would make a move and see what Changxian Sect had to be so proud of.

Steward Qi was aware that Changxian Sect was currently strictly controlling the distribution of Spirit-Refining Pills, using them to manipulate various forces and gain even greater benefits. The effectiveness of the pill had already been verified by multiple parties, and Changxian Sect seemed confident that it would be difficult for anyone to decipher the formula in a short time, giving them a sense of security.

But wasn’t it too quick? Steward Qi thought to himself. It had only been a few days. According to the information gathered by Qianfeng Pavilion, some sixth-grade alchemists had already tried, but there was only one outcome—no one could restore the formula.

Well, maybe they just wanted to do some business with Qianfeng Pavilion in other types of pills, Steward Qi reassured himself. But deep down, a trace of disappointment crossed his mind. Could it really be that no one could do it?

When Steward Qi arrived at Mingkong Island, he found only Tian Feirong and the fatty boy there. He asked if Master Yao was present, but was told that he and Chi Changye had gone off the island to relax. For a moment, Steward Qi wasn’t sure what expression to put on.

Tian Feirong, however, secretly smiled to himself. He actually knew that Chi Changye had planned this all along. With him and the fatty boy there as “big light bulbs,” the two of them wouldn’t be able to speak privately even if they wanted to, so he quickly arranged for Chi Changye to take Gu Yao out for a little fun.

“Steward Qi might not know,” Tian Feirong said with a smile, “but the fatty boy and I are fully responsible for their affairs. Before leaving, Master Yao entrusted the matters to me, so you don’t have to worry about me not being able to handle things. To cut a long story short, the reason we called Steward Qi here is that we have something to give you. After you take a look, you’ll understand.”

Tian Feirong didn’t waste any time. He directly took out the paper with the restored pill formula and handed it to Steward Qi, along with a jade slip. The jade slip contained the entire pill refining process, recorded with divine sense, as some details were too difficult to express in words.

At first, Steward Qi wasn’t paying much attention, but when his gaze swept across the paper, he nearly lost control of his aura. He stammered, “This… this is the formula for the Spirit-Refining Pill?”

His tone rose with great astonishment and disbelief. His eyes fixed on Tian Feirong, who pushed another jade slip over. Steward Qi immediately activated his divine sense to check it out. After reading it, he was so excited that he couldn’t sit still. He stood up and walked around in circles. This was truly incredible—Master Yao had managed to restore the formula in just five days. It made him wonder if this pill was actually created by Master Yao himself.

Steward Qi had unintentionally uncovered the truth.

“And this is the Spirit-Refining Pill personally refined by Master Yao. The quality is slightly better than the ones you brought, Steward Qi,” Tian Feirong added, pushing another jade bottle forward. Steward Qi felt dizzy, unable to process the situation. He groggily opened the jade bottle and looked inside. My goodness! Not just slightly better, but this was absolutely extraordinary—every single one of the nine pills inside was top-grade Spirit-Refining Pills, while the ones he had brought were only inferior grade.

“You… What do you want? Or what do you want us at Qianfeng Pavilion to do?” After taking a few deep breaths, Steward Qi tried to calm his emotions and think the matter through.

Tian Feirong, seeing that Steward Qi had finally calmed down, smiled and presented their terms: “First, we hope your pavilion keeps the identity of the alchemist who provided the formula a secret and does not reveal it. Second, regardless of how Qianfeng Pavilion profits from this formula, Master Yao only asks for half of the profits. Master Yao is avoiding trouble, and for the time being, he just wants to stay in Baihe City and rest and cultivate for a while.”

Steward Qi was surprised and looked at the two of them. These terms were so modest. He thought for a moment and understood the first one—it made sense, since they likely didn’t want to cross paths with the powerful Changxian Sect. After all, no matter how talented the four of them were, they were still only at the Golden Core stage and hadn’t had the time to grow. If such talent was snuffed out by Changxian Sect, it would be a great loss—no, a tragic loss.

But the second condition seemed a bit too generous. It almost felt like they were giving him the pill formula for free.

“Aren’t there any third or fourth conditions?” Steward Qi blurted out before realizing it was a rather foolish question.

“Haha,” Tian Feirong and the fatty boy laughed together. “For now, we’ve only thought of these two. Steward Qi needn’t worry; if you can keep Changxian Sect from tracing it back to us, that would already be a big success. Otherwise, even if we have the formula, we won’t be able to make full use of it.”

Steward Qi smiled and said decisively, “Alright. If you need anything else, just ask, as long as it doesn’t violate the principles of Qianfeng Pavilion.”

“Alright,” they agreed.

Leaving Mingkong Island with the pill formula, Steward Qi concealed the excitement in his heart beneath a calm exterior. If everything was handled properly, it would definitely deal a huge blow to Changxian Sect. Moreover, the surprise brought by Master Yao was truly overwhelming. Restoring the formula in just five days—what was the limit of Master Yao’s alchemy skills? Steward Qi had a feeling that Master Yao would bring even greater surprises.

Meanwhile, Gu Yao and Chi Changye were sitting in a private room at Snow Lake Pavilion on the central island. They had specifically requested a window-side table and ordered a selection of specialty dishes, focusing on the more expensive options. The reason it was called Snow Lake Pavilion was because one side of the building faced a man-made snowy island. Although the snow was artificial, it paired beautifully with the lake, giving it a unique charm.

The most famous dish at Snow Lake Pavilion was made from Snow Silver Fish, which lived in the deepest part of the lake on the snow island. The temperature there was so low that ordinary spiritual fish could hardly survive. It was only after someone discovered the Snow Silver Fish there that it became known for its incredible flavor. The best way to enjoy it was to slice it thinly and eat it raw, as the natural taste of the fish was truly exquisite, requiring no elaborate culinary skill.

Due to the delicious taste of the Snow Silver Fish and its rarity, its price is extremely high. Any cultivator visiting this place who isn’t short of spirit stones will definitely want to try it. However, if they ate it every day, few could probably afford it. Fortunately, most cultivators are not too focused on indulgence.

Gu Yao withdrew his gaze from the outside and looked at Chi Changye, smiling as he said, “I think Baihe City has truly perfected the art of eating, drinking, and leisure. It’s rare to find such a distinctive city in the cultivation world. People don’t come here for cultivation, most come purely for recreation.”

The city seems to focus entirely on tourism, which is rare in a world where cultivation is the primary focus. While it might sway the mindset of some cultivators, it has to be said that it’s a clever way to gather wealth. Baihe City probably earns a great deal of spirit stones every year.

Chi Changye, seemingly recalling the past, smiled and said, “Some cultivators, after living for so long, focus more on how to enjoy life. Those kinds of cultivators would probably be very willing to rent an island here and live for a while. However, such people are few. Most will continue their cultivation, striving to reach higher peaks. Of course, it’s nice to have some relaxation once in a while.”

Even someone like Chi Changye, who is focused on progress as a sword cultivator, felt that in such a place, it’s easy to relax one’s mind. He also believed that neither he nor Gu Yao would be people who would be easily seduced by indulgence.

Soon, the servant brought the first dish—raw Snow Silver Fish sashimi. The slices were as thin as cicada wings and placed on a cold jade plate. It seemed the fish slices were still exuding a chill, and they were garnished with colorful accents. Even just the “color” was very enticing.

The servant also recommended a few ways to eat it. One could eat it directly to taste the fish’s original flavor, or dip it in some special seasonings. Several jade plates held different exclusive seasoning formulas. Gu Yao and Chi Changye eagerly tasted each one, and it was truly a feast for the taste buds.

After finishing one plate, they moved on to the second. Before starting, they rinsed their mouths with tea. The second plate was cooked Snow Silver Fish, and once again, Gu Yao’s eyebrows twitched in surprise. No wonder Snow Lake Pavilion was so famous. Just this Snow Silver Fish alone was enough to draw visitors from all over. They had casually asked a passerby when they arrived on the island which restaurant was good, and this place was recommended to them.

Over the next period, the two of them sampled food from various restaurants. It was true that this place focused entirely on food, drink, and leisure. Each island’s restaurants not only served locally sourced ingredients but also had food brought in from other places on the continent. Even though neither Gu Yao nor Chi Changye were particularly indulgent in eating, they found it hard to leave these restaurants.

After eating, they even recommended the place to Tian Feirong and the fatty boy. The four of them, along with their two small beasts, were quickly running low on spirit stones. At this moment, Qianfeng Pavilion sent over a batch of spirit stones, temporarily alleviating their financial crisis. Otherwise, they would have to think of ways to earn more spirit stones.

This also slightly cooled their enthusiasm for food, and they turned their attention to the operations of Qianfeng Pavilion. It was very clear that Qianfeng Pavilion had not released the Spirit-Refining Pills under the name of Baihe City. In fact, Baihe City hadn’t even heard of the Spirit-Refining Pill yet.

Steward Qi, who had delivered the spirit stones, explained, “I’m sure you’ve heard about the grievances between Baihe City and the Changxian Sect. However, right now, Baihe City only has City Lord Liu holding things together, and it’s not suitable for us to directly confront the Changxian Sect. If we did, then…”

Steward Qi sighed, “If the news got out, the Changxian Sect would probably force City Lord Liu to marry the Young City Lord off to them.”

When mentioning the Changxian Sect, a fleeting shadow of resentment and hatred flashed in Steward Qi’s eyes, barely noticeable unless one paid close attention.

Gu Yao curiously asked, “So how did you manage it? This amount of spirit stones is no small sum.”

Steward Qi chuckled and replied, “You’ve been so focused on having fun that you haven’t paid attention to what’s happening outside. A while ago, several major auction houses were auctioning off the same item at the same time. By the time the relevant parties remembered to investigate the owner of the pill formula, there were no clues to be found. Don’t worry, this matter has no connection to Baihe City or Qianfeng Pavilion. Even if the Changxian Sect deliberately investigates, they won’t be able to trace it back to Baihe City.”