Transmigration: The Peerless Immortal Husband

The chubby boy still couldn’t figure it out. After his grandfather left Tianfu Academy, he had been watching for a while, but when no unusual news came from Cuiyan Valley, he dismissed the matter. He hadn’t expected that nearly two years later, such a shocking incident would occur.

Everyone knew that the two disciples under Hu Valley Master were to inherit his position in the future. Unless something unexpected happened, the next valley master would be chosen from these two disciples. However, what was unexpected was that the accident really did happen, and both of them encountered problems. This caused a great stir throughout Cuiyan Valley and might even lead to a reorganization of several factions within the valley.

The chubby boy didn’t reject Gu Yao’s kindness. Being overly polite would be disrespectful to Gu Yao’s good intentions. Gathering intelligence was the chubby boy’s specialty, and after spending some spiritual stones and elixirs, the information about the Guan family was quickly delivered to him. After reading the contents, the chubby boy’s hands began to tremble, and his eyes immediately reddened.

“What… happened?” Tian Feirong had just run in and was startled when he saw the chubby boy’s appearance. His immediate reaction was that Gu Yao had bullied him, but after thinking about it, he realized he hadn’t done anything out of line. Moreover, he never thought the chubby boy was someone who would cry easily. But now, he was completely shocked.

The chubby boy lifted his head and, seeing it was Tian Feirong, quickly turned away, rubbing his eyes hard. When he spoke again, his voice was hoarse: “I’m fine. I have something to talk to Gu Yao about. You go ahead.” After saying this, he ran off with red eyes, leaving Tian Feirong in a state of confusion.

He was certain that both Gu Yao and Chi Changye knew what was going on, and it was only him who was left in the dark. This feeling was truly horrible! So, what secret was the chubby boy hiding?

Tian Feirong clenched his fist in the palm of his other hand. Why was he worrying so much? He should just follow him!

Gu Yao, upon seeing the information the chubby boy had brought and noticing his distressed state, sighed inwardly. He reached out and patted the chubby boy’s shoulder. This single piece of information was enough to prove that it was Hu Valley Master who had deliberately ruined the two disciples, and when looking at the timing of the incident with Miss Guan, perhaps Hu Valley Master had intentionally delayed it. This was likely to prevent people from suspecting him or the chubby boy, so that the senior figures in the valley wouldn’t direct their attention toward the chubby boy.

Not long after Hu Valley Master returned, Miss Guan from the Guan family became a fool. Her sea of consciousness was destroyed, clearly the result of a violent soul search. After Miss Guan became mentally impaired, the Guan family abandoned her. Not long after, she lost her voice, and no one in the Guan family ever mentioned her again. Perhaps she had already quietly died.

The Guan family had originally been affiliated with Cuiyan Valley and had lived relatively well, but in the past two years, they had shown signs of decline. Another family had caught up with them, and the two families had had several disputes. However, since both were affiliated with Cuiyan Valley, the valley treated them neutrally. The Guan family lost many resources, and their position steadily declined. In two years, it was very likely that the Guan family would be driven out of their original territory, replaced by another family.

As for Gu Yao, he thought this family and the girl deserved it. They were bold beyond measure, daring to plot against Hu Valley Master’s only grandson. Hu Valley Master only made the girl foolish, which was actually light compared to what they deserved. The decline of the Guan family should be seen as the result of Hu Valley Master’s neglect, not a deliberate suppression. Given this outcome, the Guan family had no one but themselves to blame.

“I will support whatever decision you make,” Gu Yao said. Even if the chubby boy wanted to return to Cuiyan Valley immediately, Gu Yao had no objections.

The chubby boy nodded vigorously and said, “I can’t inherit my grandfather’s alchemy skills anyway. It doesn’t make a difference whether I go back to Cuiyan Valley or not. After thinking it over, I will send a letter to my grandfather to report that I’m safe, and I’ll regularly update him on my situation. My grandfather should pick another disciple with good character to inherit his alchemy skills. If I don’t go back, my grandfather can focus on his research and not waste time on me.”

Gu Yao patted the chubby boy’s shoulder again. He was very welcome to stay, and Gu Yao was deeply appreciative. He and Tian Feirong had been a great help to him and Brother Ye. It would be hard to trust anyone else the way he trusted them. Outside, Tian Feirong was peeking inside, his face full of curiosity and gossip.

The chubby boy noticed and wiped his face, saying, “I’m going to talk to Tian Feirong. You stay busy, Gu Yao.” Gu Yao nodded, and the chubby boy walked over to Tian Feirong. The latter had just straightened up, showing no shame at all. He casually put his arm around the chubby boy’s shoulder, and the chubby boy shot him a sideways glance, saying, “Let’s go. We’ll find a place to talk.”

Next, Tian Feirong, holding a wine cup, was shocked by the huge secret he heard, nearly dropping the cup. It turned out that Wei Zhengfei was the chubby boy’s alias, and his real name was Hu Weicai!

“Who is Hu Weicai?” Tian Feirong blurted out. “You’re the second-generation heir from Cuiyan Valley?”

The chubby boy’s face darkened. “What second-generation heir? I’m not even as grand as you, a young master from a small family,” he grumbled, grinding his teeth. “Yes, I’m the second-generation heir. The one you gossiped about in Shifang City back then!”

Tian Feirong’s scalp tingled. “Oh my god, you’re a big shot!” He hadn’t realized the person he had been looking for had been right beside him the whole time. He quickly clasped his hands in apology, saying, “I didn’t know. I just heard rumors and followed the trend. Now that I think about it, no wonder…”

“If you don’t treat spirit stones as spirit stones, I have to say, how can you be so wealthy and generous? Turns out you have a good grandfather!”

“Get lost!” The chubby boy cursed, both angry and amused. He was always frustrated, and this guy just stood there watching him like it was entertainment.

“Hey, don’t be like that,” Tian Feirong said, shameless as always. “You can’t just tell me to get lost. It looks like Gu Yao and the others already knew about your identity. In the end, I’m the only one who didn’t know. You really kept it a secret from me. But those people outside definitely didn’t figure it out. They searched high and low, yet the person they were looking for was hiding right here in Tianfu Academy. Hahaha! By the way, with all that has happened in Cuiyan Valley, aren’t you going back to check on it?”

Seeing that Tian Feirong hadn’t changed how he addressed him and was still calling him “chubby boy,” which made him both annoyed and fond of him, the chubby boy didn’t dare admit it. He didn’t want to let this guy get too carried away. He cupped his chin and said, “No, I already told Gu Yao. I’m not going back. I’ll just send a letter periodically to let my grandfather know I’m fine. I don’t want to get involved with anything in Cuiyan Valley.”

Tian Feirong probably had a rough idea of the chubby boy’s situation in Cuiyan Valley. After all, a young master of a valley would rather live a regular cultivator’s life than return to enjoy the status and glory of being the valley’s heir.

Tian Feirong stroked his chin, and in his mind, he envisioned a pitiful, bullied, and tragic little chubby boy. The chubby boy saw the expression and knew Tian Feirong wasn’t thinking anything good. He jumped up from his chair, patted his backside, and ran off. “I’ll write the letter. You do your thing!”

Wasn’t it fine to just ignore him? Why wait until his brain was messed up before trying to explain everything? The chubby boy hummed inwardly.

He wouldn’t admit that he actually felt quite happy. After leaving Cuiyan Valley, he finally made some friends. Soon, the chubby boy’s letter was sent to Cuiyan Valley through special channels. Cuiyan Valley was going through a tumultuous time, and who would dare intercept the valley master’s mail? No one even dared tamper with it, thinking the valley master wouldn’t notice? After the fall of Sang Shuo and Wan Siqing, the valley master’s position seemed even more crucial. With Hu Valley Master in charge, Cuiyan Valley’s status was unassailable. Otherwise, with the valuable lands, spiritual veins, and vast spirit fields, there were plenty of forces eyeing it, and whether they could protect it was a huge issue. Even the families and factions under Cuiyan Valley’s protection could easily turn against them.

“My letter? Bring it here!” Hu Valley Master reached out and grabbed the letter, scanning it with his divine sense before opening it to read. He waved his hand to dismiss the others.

After everyone left, Hu Valley Master’s expression softened. It was the peace-of-mind letter from his grandson.

No wonder, Gu Yao had reminded him about his grandson’s situation two years ago. It turns out Weicai had been by his side all along. He must have already known about Weicai’s identity. Reflecting on his interactions with Gu Yao during those days, Hu Valley Master couldn’t help but admire his grandson’s insight. Gu Yao had figured out Weicai’s identity but had no intention of exploiting it. Back then, it had been Hu Valley Master himself who had sought out Weicai.

Although it was saddening that Weicai didn’t want to return, looking at what he wrote in the letter and thinking about the investigation he had done in private, Hu Valley Master had to admit that his grandson’s concerns were valid. Not only was he living comfortably outside, but his cultivation was also improving faster than before. Considering that Gu Yao had reached the ninth level of Qi Refining with a four-spirit root aptitude, perhaps Weicai would also continue to surprise him.

After a long while, Hu Valley Master finally calmed his stirred emotions. When he stepped outside, no one could tell that he had been affected earlier.

Hu Valley Master hadn’t intended to sever the inheritance of Cuiyan Valley. He also wanted to pass on his skills in pill-making without reserve. However, when selecting disciples this time, he couldn’t only consider talent. The lesson learned was right in front of him; a person’s character and moral conduct were equally important.

Cuiyan Valley became bustling and lively again after Hu Valley Master announced that he was accepting disciples. This time, he didn’t limit the selection to only disciples from Cuiyan Valley. Children of suitable age with wood and fire spiritual roots could also be sent to Cuiyan Valley for the selection. The previous crisis seemed to have vanished quickly.

Such a grand event soon made the disciples and the high-ranking members of the valley forget about the two already-disabled disciples. The choice was clear.

Representatives from Tianfu Academy sent congratulatory gifts to Hu Valley Master, wishing him success in accepting a satisfactory disciple. Hu Valley Master was very courteous to the representatives from Tianfu Academy. Everyone assumed it was because of Gu Yao, but the truth was, it wasn’t just that. Gu Yao was important, but also because his grandson was currently at Tianfu Academy.

Gu Yao stood outside the Sword Gate, with no one else standing beside him except Shi Yanyan. This wasn’t the first time they had met at the Sword Peak.

Looking at Shi Yanyan, whose entire body radiated coldness and had become indifferent and gloomy, Gu Yao couldn’t help but sigh at how much things had changed. Who would have thought that the proud young woman from back then would end up like this now?