Transmigration: The Peerless Immortal Husband

“How are you guarding the gate? Don’t you know that those cultivators outside have ulterior motives? How could you be running errands for such people and delivering letters? Master, I didn’t expect those guys to still be so persistent, trying to take a chance again. That nameless alchemist…” Before Hu Valley Master could speak, his disciple, Sang Shuo, stepped forward and scolded the messenger guard.

“Silence!” Hu Valley Master raised his voice and stopped his disciple after seeing the guard looking uneasy.

He disapproved of his disciple’s attitude. After all, they were guests, and these guards represented the image of the City Lord’s Manor. If he scolded them so casually, wouldn’t that be a slap in the face of the City Lord?

“Master…” Sang Shuo was startled.

Hu Valley Master ignored him and smiled apologetically at the guard. The guard, flattered by the smile, hurriedly handed over the letter and explained, “The person who sent the letter insisted it must be delivered directly into the Valley Master’s hands. The letter contains news about Young Master Hu’s whereabouts.”

Sang Shuo’s heart skipped a beat. He immediately dismissed the idea, thinking, *Would those cultivators outside have come up with a new trick to attract Master’s attention again?* He sneered disdainfully.

However, Hu Valley Master was overjoyed. He quickly snatched the letter, tore it open, and after a quick glance, his expression changed completely. “Where’s the messenger? Take me to him, quickly!”

The guards, realizing the letter must be related to Young Master Hu, were unsure if the messenger had been taken hostage or if something else had happened. They followed Hu Valley Master’s instructions and went outside to look for him. But after questioning the guards at the gate, they couldn’t find the messenger. They searched the surrounding area but found no trace. When Hu Valley Master asked for a description of the messenger, the guard suddenly realized that he couldn’t remember what the messenger looked like, causing him to break out in a cold sweat.

Another guard, seeing Hu Valley Master pacing anxiously, stepped forward and asked, “Master Hu, do you know what the messenger looked like…?”

“That is exactly my grandson, it’s Weicai, that child! He would rather send a letter than show himself to meet me!” Hu Valley Master regretted realizing this too late. If he had been paying attention to the situation outside, he might have been able to catch him and bring him back right away.

Sang Shuo and Wan Siqing, who had come out with him, exchanged looks upon hearing this. Neither of them had expected that it was the young master himself who personally sent the letter. What exactly did he mean by this? Now that Master has confirmed that the young junior is in Shifang City, should they continue to stay here and search for him?

Sang Shuo was still regretting his previous recklessness, unsure whether he had left a bad impression on Master. He couldn’t help but complain about Hu Weicai, who was nowhere to be found. He had no real abilities—he should have just quietly enjoyed his wealth instead of causing so much trouble, which had turned the entire Cuiyan Valley upside down.

Wan Siqing’s eyes shifted, and she stepped forward, saying, “Master, the valley cannot do without you. How about I stay here in your place and continue looking for our junior brother? You don’t need to worry; our junior brother is a lucky person, and Heaven will protect him.”

Hu Valley Master looked at Wan Siqing with a pleased expression. At least now he had two disciples who made him feel at ease. Otherwise, he didn’t know how he would manage things: “I’ll stay for another two days. Once the senior from Changxian Gate leaves, I’ll return.”

“Yes, Master.”

Sang Shuo regretted that his chance was taken by his junior sister. Now, eager to show off, he said, “Master, I’ll take a few people and go out to search right away. Since our junior brother has appeared here, he must have left some clues behind.”

“Good, you are all very thoughtful. I’m pleased,” Hu Valley Master praised.

“Master, I’ll go now.” Sang Shuo secretly gave Wan Siqing a triumphant glance, saluted Master, and then walked away quickly.

Wan Siqing scoffed inwardly. She wouldn’t seize this chance to show off. Their junior brother had already managed to escape from Cuiyan Valley. Now, with just a few people from the sect, how could they possibly find him? The senior brother would likely be busy for nothing in the end and wouldn’t get any credit.

Hu Valley Master flipped through the letter in his hand, which contained only a few brief sentences. It stated that his grandson was doing well and wanted to experience the world on his own, asking his grandfather not to worry. But how could Hu Valley Master not worry? Why was the child so stubborn?

Tian Feirong brought back some news: “The largest merchant house in the city is holding an auction tomorrow. Do you want to go and take a look? I’ve heard that people from various sects are still here, waiting for the auction to start. And,” Tian Feirong raised his eyebrows, “I’ve heard that they’ll have some good items brought over by those three from Changxian Gate. So, the owner behind this merchant house must be affiliated with the City Lord’s Mansion; otherwise, how could they dominate the market in Shifang City?”

This meant that there would definitely be many valuable items at the auction. The problem was, the better the items, the more it would only make Gu Yao feel envious. Compared to the children of small families, he was relatively wealthy, but in Shifang City, he was nothing special. So, going there… would just be to satisfy his curiosity, right?

But Gu Yao still asked Chi Changye, “Big Brother Ye, do you want to go? How about we go and take a look?”

Chi Changye smiled, seeing right through Gu Yao’s desire to go and his attempt to drag him along. He nodded and said, “Alright, let’s go and open our eyes.”

Tian Feirong was so happy that he was practically jumping for joy. “Then it’s settled! I’ll go ask the little fatty. He’s acting all weird lately, like he’s a different person.” As he muttered to himself, he walked out to find someone.

The next day, the little fatty was still brought along by Tian Feirong. The four of them didn’t join the Tian family in the same group; they decided not to follow the elders and just enjoy the excitement on their own. The family would definitely have something they wanted to bid on, and maybe they were waiting for this opportunity.

The auction house was located next to the central square, and countless cultivators were waiting outside. When they asked someone, they found out that the entrance fee alone was ten spirit stones, which was… a total rip-off! Upon arriving in Shifang City, they realized how easily spirit stones were spent.

Seeing Gu Yao’s pained expression, Chi Changye took out twenty spirit stones to pay for his entry. The little fatty casually tossed out twenty spirit stones as well, bringing Tian Feirong and following behind. The four of them looked young, but they were so generous with their spending that people lingering outside couldn’t help but feel envious and jealous.

“Who are those people? They’re throwing spirit stones around like it’s nothing—quite impressive.”

“I think I’ve seen them before, over at Tianfu Academy.”

“That explains it. Anyone who can get into Tianfu Academy must be a rich second-generation heir. They really have good luck with their reincarnations.” The speaker’s tone was full of bitterness, and the words carried over quite a distance, drawing the agreement of many people around.

Gu Yao was no stranger to auctions. It seemed similar to those in the Star Alliance. In the past, his potions were highly sought after at various auctions, but now, all he could do was sit in a corner and wait for the auction to start. Gu Yao couldn’t help but feel nostalgic for his past glory days.

Someone reached out from behind them, just about to tap them on the shoulder when Chi Changye suddenly turned his head. The person intending to sneak a photo was startled.

Seeing Chi Changye look at him with a completely emotionless gaze, Brother Zhou felt a bit like when Brother Jiang caught him in an awkward situation. He nervously explained, “Oh, I didn’t expect to see you here, Young Master Chi. I just happened to see a few junior brothers here and came over to say hello.”

Really, it was just a hello, not an attempt to scare anyone. Brother Zhou tried to convince Chi Changye with his sincere eyes.

Chi Changye curled his lips slightly and then turned away without responding. Fortunately, Gu Yao and the others greeted Brother Zhou warmly, saving him a bit of his dignity.

Brother Zhou pointed to a direction for Gu Yao and the others. Despite Tianfu Academy’s bad reputation, they still had the academy director and a few senior cultivators who had reached the late Foundation Establishment stage, so the auction house had arranged a private room for them. Brother Zhou had spotted them sneaking in from the private room above.

He wasn’t willing to return to the private room and insisted on sitting with them. After sitting down, he said, “Senior Fang’s mood has been very low these past two days. I can’t even speak properly in the private room; I’d suffocate if I stayed there. At least Brother Jiang and Junior Sister Bai are fine with it. I’m so glad you’re here.” He had an excuse to leave the private room, and only when things got out of hand would he go back.

“Is it because of the people from the Changxian Sect?” Gu Yao asked.

Brother Zhou glanced around to make sure no one was paying attention to them, then lowered his voice and said, “What the senior said that day was only one side of the story. You don’t know, but the Changxian Sect comes here every ten years. Though they bring some things with them, they’ve taken far more. Do you know why the people from the Changxian Sect only leave after the auction is over? It’s because they’re using the opportunity to gather wealth. Also, even our Tianfu Academy has to regularly give tributes to the City Lord’s Manor.”

The resources that are sent as tribute naturally end up with the Changxian Sect. Over time, this has made the Tianlin Continent poorer and poorer. I’ve heard that in the past, talented cultivators could successfully form elixirs, but it’s become increasingly difficult.”

Gu Yao could only pat his shoulder in sympathy. The strong dominate, and the weak can only bow their heads and submit.

Who knows, maybe in a thousand years, even reaching Foundation Establishment will be difficult, and it will become like the situation in Yuanyang Town.

When the hall was packed with people, the auction finally began. The host of the auction was a female cultivator in the Foundation Establishment stage, who appeared very sweet, but as soon as she spoke, it was clear she had a sharp and direct personality.

“Let’s cut the small talk. Here’s the first item for auction: the Yunxia Pill, an eighth-grade high-level pill that helps Foundation Establishment cultivators advance a small stage. The starting bid is 100 spirit stones, with each bid increase not less than 10 spirit stones. The bidding starts now!”

On the central display platform, a projection screen displayed the item. The Yunxia Pill seemed to be enveloped in mist, with faint golden patterns flashing. The entire hall immediately filled with gasps of awe. This was a top-quality pill, and people went crazy, rapidly pressing their bidding devices. In a short time, the price quickly soared to several thousand spirit stones. Gu Yao was initially shocked by the high price, but eventually, he became numb to it.

Gu Yao said, “I didn’t expect there would be so many rich people. I guess I’ve just never seen so much before.”

And this was just the beginning. The total amount of spirit stones that the auction could accumulate would be astronomical for him.

“That’s a top-quality pill,” Brother Zhou said with understanding. “Even Elder Hu might not be able to refine one himself. If we miss this opportunity, we might have to wait another ten years to come across such a pill. We have to bid aggressively.”