Transmigration: The Peerless Immortal Husband

Ning Hui reached his conclusion too early. Most people couldn’t resist this temptation, yet there are always those who are exceptional.

Although Ning Hui had people investigate the background of Chi Changye, the people they spoke to only knew so much about him. Ning Hui could only gather surface-level information, so how could he truly understand Chi Changye?

Everything was based on his own misguided assumptions.

Chi Changye was indeed one of those exceptional individuals. He had some understanding of the territory where the Changxian Sect was located, but the place he came from was no weaker than that of the Changxian Sect. Therefore, how could Ning Hui’s terms possibly move him? Furthermore, he had now discovered that the Tianlin Continent held many secrets. Just the Sword Pavilion of the Tianfu Academy alone was something he had yet to fully comprehend, so why would he leave prematurely?

For him, the Golden Core stage was just that – nothing remarkable.

As for the Nascent Soul, he still had centuries to consider it carefully.

After cleaning the prey, Ning Hui tried to persuade him for quite a while, but received no response. At this point, Chi Changye stood up, glanced at Ning Hui indifferently, and said, “I’m not interested. As for what I do, there’s no need for you to worry.”

He then picked up the still-wet prey and walked away in front of Ning Hui, leaving Ning Hui stunned and unable to believe what had just happened. Behind them, Tao Yue and Du Lingdai, who had been watching, couldn’t hold back their laughter. However, they quickly stopped when they realized that Chi Changye was already standing in front of them, looking at them with an expressionless face. Both of them froze in fear and quickly ran off.

It was too embarrassing to be caught eavesdropping.

But Senior Brother Chi did well; his stance didn’t waver at all. It’s clear he truly loves Senior Brother Gu.

It wasn’t until Chi Changye was out of sight that Ning Hui finally processed the reality of the situation. He had actually been rejected! It was an unbearable humiliation!

But after a while, Ning Hui began to feel that Chi Changye was deeply influenced by Gu Yao. He knew that there were people who specialized in practicing evil techniques that could confuse people’s hearts, and perhaps Chi Changye had been controlled by such a technique. Otherwise, how could anyone possibly resist the temptation of breaking through to the Golden Core and Nascent Soul stages?

When he returned to the resting area, he looked up and saw Chi Changye roasting beast meat across from him. His eyes nearly popped out in shock, and he became more convinced of his suspicion. How could a dignified cultivator who had reached the Foundation Establishment level be doing something so degrading, serving others like a lowly servant?

At the same time, Ning Hui’s desire to eliminate Gu Yao grew stronger.

As for Tian Fei, Rong Tao Yue, and the others, they had long known how Chi Changye and Gu Yao interacted. When they saw this scene, they weren’t surprised at all. When Chi Changye entered the tent carrying a plate, the other cultivators began whispering and gossiping.

Chi Changye paid no attention to how others viewed him. With a firm will, how could he be swayed by others’ looks or gossip?

He placed the sliced roasted meat in front of Gu Yao, who also stood up, prepared two cups of spiritual tea, and took out a small basket of spirit fruits. The two of them shared them together.

Chi Changye reminded him, “Be careful of Ning Hui’s intentions. He’s up to something.”

“What did he do?” Gu Yao asked curiously. Chi Changye wouldn’t say this for no reason.

Chi Changye briefly explained the situation without concealing anything. Gu Yao chuckled. Chi Changye knocked him on the head helplessly and told him to stay vigilant: “Alchemists are very sensitive with each other. Just because the Valley Master is noble and upright doesn’t mean others are. As soon as Ning Hui arrived, he started eyeing you. I suspect…”

“He knows about the Qingchen Pill,” Gu Yao interjected, concluding the thought.

Chi Changye nodded. However, seeing that no one else seemed to react, it seemed they were unaware of the Qingchen Pill’s existence, or perhaps they had disguised it. But Ning Hui definitely knew the details, so it was likely he had designs on Gu Yao.

“Don’t worry, Brother Ye. I’ll be careful.”

Another two days passed, and most of the cultivators gathered here had already entered the valley. Gu Yao had also collected many spiritual herbs from the valley through orders he received, and both sides were happy. They now planned to pack up and move to another location, as they couldn’t stay just because a few cultivators arrived.

Tao Yue and Du Lingdai were the first to bid farewell to Gu Yao. Although staying behind them was the safest, it also meant their chances of encountering opportunities were significantly reduced. The opportunities meant for Gu Yao and Chi Changye certainly wouldn’t fall to them.

Although leaving would greatly increase the danger, they couldn’t continue to rely solely on Chi Changye’s protection.

Now that Tao Yue was leaving, others had no reason to stay behind Chi Changye either.

Gu Yao thought for a moment and said, “Senior Sister, if you encounter danger, light a signal flare. If Brother Ye and I are nearby, we’ll rush to your aid in time.”

Tao Yue and Du Lingdai exchanged looks, delighted. “Got it! We’ll be careful, and thank you. Take care of yourselves too.”

The other cultivators also gradually bid their farewells, expressing their thanks to Chi Changye for his protection. Some were hesitant, seemingly hoping to find a chance to follow behind Chi Changye. However, the series of events they encountered after entering the secret realm had scared them, especially some cultivators from the Changxian Sect, who had taken lives without asking any questions.

Gu Yao deliberately asked aloud, “Brother Ye, some cultivators from the Changxian Sect don’t like the people of Tianlin Continent. They attack us on sight. What should we do?”

His voice wasn’t small, and those across from him could hear it clearly. Chi Changye glanced at the situation on both sides and coldly replied, “If they strike one, I’ll strike one. If they strike two, I’ll strike two. Let’s see who’s stronger!”

Both sides gasped. The cultivators from Tianlin Continent were relieved and pleased, while those from the Changxian Sect were enraged.

Now the cultivators from Tianlin Continent had fewer worries. After thanking Chi Changye and Gu Yao, they quickly left.

Gu Yao chuckled softly and said, “Thank you, Brother Ye.”

Chi Changye’s voice reached him through a sound transmission. “It’s not just for you, Xiao Yao. My fate brought me to Tianlin Continent, and I’ve gained some benefits here. That’s a debt I owe. If it were just normal disputes, I wouldn’t interfere, but now the situation is different. Some outside cultivators are maliciously slaughtering cultivators from Tianlin Continent. I’ve seen it, and with my strength, I can’t just ignore it.”

A flash of killing intent passed through Chi Changye’s eyes. He had been too polite to the cultivators from the Changxian Sect earlier. His previous restraint towards Lou Huaijing and his group had been because they had forcefully seized others’ opportunities, so he hadn’t killed them. But now, thinking about how Gu Yao might have met the same tragic fate as the other slaughtered cultivators if he hadn’t been cautious and capable of self-protection, Chi Changye couldn’t contain his murderous intent.

Thus, he made his declaration: what had happened before was none of his concern, but if he encountered the Changxian Sect again and they continued to maliciously slaughter cultivators from Tianlin Continent, he would start to fight back.

After packing up the tent and other belongings, Chi Changye pulled Gu Yao onto his flying sword and soared into the sky. Tian Fei and the chubby boy followed. Chi Changye coldly looked at the Changxian Sect cultivators, and with a wave of his hand, a sword Qi left a deep scar on the ground. “I, Chi Changye, issue this warning with my sword Qi: take care, everyone! Go!”

The four of them, along with a black cat, quickly vanished into the distance, their figures disappearing without a trace.

However, the sword Qi left a deep trench on the ground, and anyone who came close could feel the devastating power of the sword. The Changxian Sect cultivators were both terrified and furious. Chi Changye had gone too far—he had always been the one to intimidate the cultivators from Tianlin Continent, but now he had turned the tables and was threatening them.

“Master Ning, what should we do? Is this person really going to attack our Changxian Sect? Doesn’t he fear our revenge when we leave the secret realm? One day, the secret realm will close, and we’ll return to the outside world!”

“Doesn’t Chi Changye fear us taking revenge after we leave the secret realm?”

Ning Hui’s eyes also revealed shock and anger. For some reason, he felt that the killing intent had been directed at him, a warning. If he dared to act, he would have to face Chi Changye’s pursuit.

But he wouldn’t tell anyone that he felt fear in front of these people. He said, “We must first survive and leave this place before we can talk about revenge. Let’s leave now.”

What was the point of staying any longer? Ning Hui still felt a sense of frustration in his heart. There was no opportunity this time, but there was still a long time before the secret realm closed. There would always be a chance.

The others had no objections. As they left, they glanced back at the sword Qi below. That sword Qi left a mark and shadow in their hearts. Originally, they had planned to wait for the trash from Tianlin Continent to leave, and then ambush them on the way to take their pills and spiritual herbs, which would still be useful and increase their gains.

But now, because of Chi Changye’s warning, their actions had become more hesitant. While they could still ambush others in secret, they were much more restrained compared to before, when they had acted without care.

As the news of this warning spread, the large-scale slaughter of Tianlin Continent cultivators in the secret realm decreased significantly. Of course, there were still some who felt provoked. They hadn’t encountered Chi Changye and hadn’t seen that sword Qi, so they didn’t believe that Chi Changye had the strength to deter them. Being warned by a cultivator from a remote place was a great humiliation, and some even deliberately went on to torture and kill the cultivators from Tianlin Continent they encountered.

If, by bad luck, they were met by Chi Changye, none of these people would survive under his sword. As a result, the news spread even more rapidly. When Foundation Establishment cultivators were killed by Chi Changye, the cultivators from Changxian Sect who had doubted his strength finally ceased their malicious actions.

A few cultivators from Tianhai Sect met up and talked about the conflict between the Changxian Sect and Chi Changye.

“Remember that guy who kept a venomous python? Quite a few of his fellow cultivators ended up as food for the python. That guy and his python were both killed by Daoist Chi. That was really satisfying. Otherwise, how many cultivators would have become food for that snake?”

“I didn’t expect Daoist Chi to be so righteous. Junior Brother Tian, I heard your younger brother is with them. Now you don’t have to worry about his safety.”

Tian Feiyang finally heard news of his younger brother and smiled with relief. “Now I can rest easy. Although his strength may not be weaker than mine, as an older brother, I couldn’t be at ease until I received clear news.”

“That’s right, but now we’re more at risk than your brother. Fortunately, Daoist Chi made it clear, and those people have finally calmed down a bit.” Otherwise, when they went out to seek opportunities, they would have to worry constantly, fearing they might encounter those cultivators from the Changxian Sect.