Transmigration: The Peerless Immortal Husband - Chapter 69

Early in the morning, Tian Feirong and the chubby boy walked out of their room, rubbing their eyes and laughing. As expected, they saw the two of them performing a difficult set of movements in the courtyard. Having lived together for a while, they knew that the two would stick to practicing this routine without fail every morning and night. It was said to be a body-refining technique.

On their first day settling in here, Chi Changye had tossed two small booklets at them. These books illustrated the body-refining technique, and Chi Changye had explained to them at the time that it was something Gu Yao’s, which he had obtained occasionally and without any restrictions. If they were willing, they could practice it together to improve their physical fitness. However, on the first day of practicing, the two were constantly groaning in pain, their bodies aching and stiff. They couldn’t understand how Chi Changye and Gu Yao had managed to endure it.

“Well, we might as well practice with them,” Tian Feirong said as he walked into the courtyard, stretching his arms and kicking his legs to loosen up his body. Though he knew he couldn’t ignore the good intentions of others, Tian Feirong had only a faint hope that his abilities would improve. Chi Changye and Gu Yao weren’t his brothers, so they wouldn’t indulge him unconditionally.

This, however, was tough on the chubby boy. Given his physique, practicing the Star Body Refining Technique was practically life-threatening for him. He walked miserably into the middle of the courtyard, gritting his teeth and beginning his workout.

Once Tian Feirong and the chubby boy finished, Chi Changye and Gu Yao hadn’t yet completed their practice. The earlier one started and the higher the level reached, the longer one could sustain the practice, bringing more benefits. Chi Changye especially felt this. Perhaps, without the need for seventh-grade healing pills, he could gradually recover from his internal injuries bit by bit through persistent training.

After sweating and washing up, the four of them sat down for breakfast in the main hall. The main hall no longer looked empty as it had when they first arrived. Shelves had been set up with miscellaneous books on them, and if they had free time, they could spend it there. There was also a chessboard and pieces available for entertainment.

After finishing their breakfast, Gu Yao took several jade bottles out of his storage bag and arranged them in a row. Labels were affixed to each bottle. “Look, this is the result of my work during this time. This is where I’m at now. In the future, I can continue improving and developing other beauty and skincare products based on this.”

“Good job, Gu Yao! I didn’t expect you to come up with results so quickly!” Tian Feirong gave a thumbs up, and a gentle smile flashed across Chi Changye’s eyes. He knew that Gu Yao would succeed.

The chubby boy picked up one of the jade bottles, and the label read “Whitening Pill.” His expression was a bit strange. He had heard of many beauty pills, but he didn’t recall one called “Whitening Pill.” Didn’t female cultivators usually just apply powder to their faces for whitening?

He poured out a pill, which was light pink in color. The chubby boy doubted whether it would work.

Tian Feirong, who happened to notice his doubtful expression, picked up the whitening pill and shoved it into the chubby boy’s mouth. Given that the chubby boy’s complexion was darker, it would be a perfect opportunity to test the pill’s whitening effect on him.

The chubby boy didn’t have time to spit it out. His eyes rolled, and the whitening pill slid down his throat. Enraged, the chubby boy stood up, ready to fight Tian Feirong, but it all ended with Chi Changye shouting at him to stop.

It was time for them to open their stall, and a returning customer came to buy some pills. When they saw the two of them, they curiously asked, “Junior Brother Wei, why do you look much fairer today? Haha, now you look like a white dough ball! Junior Brother, don’t be mad, but you really do look better fairer.”

Tian Feirong chuckled aloud, while the chubby boy huffed through his nose. However, he was also quite shocked by the whitening pill’s effectiveness. This pill would definitely be popular among female cultivators, and even male cultivators would likely buy it.

“Ah, Junior Brother Tian, you also seem to be glowing today. Is it because your pill business is booming?” the customer complimented Tian Feirong.

Tian Feirong laughed proudly and said, “Yes, yes, I’m in a good mood, so I’m glowing. Haha!”

Since the chubby boy was forced to take a whitening pill and it worked quickly, he insisted that Tian Feirong try one as well. So, Tian Feirong picked a “Radiance Pill” for himself. Hearing the compliments about the effects of both pills, the chubby boy ground his teeth in anger. Tian Feirong, that rascal!

After closing the stall, the two of them went to Miaoyun Pavilion again. This time, Tian Feirong was full of confidence. However, when he saw that the ones receiving them were still Tao Yue and Du Lingdai, he visibly shrank back. But thinking of the effects of the pills he brought, he straightened his chest and pushed the chubby boy forward as a walking advertisement. He then took out a bottle of Whitening Pills and said, “Fairy Yue, perhaps you should take a look at our pills before making a decision.”

When Tao Yue saw the label on the jade bottle that read “Whitening Pill,” her gaze shifted to the chubby boy as though she were looking at a rare treasure. The chubby boy wanted to hide behind Tian Feirong, but once the enchanting woman had set her sights on him, there was no escaping. Even if he tried to hide, she would pull him out. In the end, Tao Yue reached out and pinched his cheek, making it turn bright red. The chubby boy covered his face and stepped back several paces, escaping from the enchantress’s grasp.

“Has this been used with the Whitening Pill?”

“Yes, I used it this morning. This Whitening Pill can maintain its effect for six months to a year. Does Fairy Yue like it?” Tian Feirong smiled.

Tao Yue shot Tian Feirong a glare, which made his bones feel weak, he cautiously took a few steps back.

Tao Yue covered her mouth and giggled. Once the laughter subsided, she stretched out her hand with a threatening smile and said, “Bring out the rest, or you won’t be leaving Miaoyun Pavilion today!”

Tian Feirong had no choice but to obediently take out all the different beauty pills that Gu Yao had given him this morning, arranging them in a row. In the short time it took, several members of Miaoyun Pavilion had gathered around Tao Yue, eagerly discussing the effects of these pills, each one wanting to try them. Only Du Lingdai was pushed to the back, rolling her eyes at everyone and at Tian Feirong, thinking, ‘None of them know how to put in any effort into their cultivation.’

‘With a beautiful face but withered bones, only cultivation and strength are truly important.’

There were Whitening Pills, Radiance Pills, Body Beautification Pills, and Fragrance Pills… In other words, a single pill could replace the use of cosmetics. Someone immediately used a Fragrance Pill, and not long after, a faint fragrance spread from her body, causing the others to gasp in amazement.

Tao Yue waved her hand and swept all the pills into her storage bag. The room finally quieted down. “Alright, sisters, you may leave now. I’ll have a good discussion with our Junior Brother Tian and Junior Brother Wei about this collaboration.”

“Haha, then it’s up to you, Senior Sister Tao. Don’t forget to supply our internal sisters first!” Laughter like silver bells echoed as the female cultivators finally left.

Tao Yue gave a half-smiling look at the two men in front of her, tapping the table with her fingers and saying, “Very well, your goal has finally been achieved. Miaoyun Pavilion has decided to cooperate with the two of you. Now, we can discuss the specifics of our cooperation.”

“Yes, let’s talk, let’s talk,” Tian Feirong and the chubby boy agreed.

One hour later, Tian Feirong and the chubby boy walked out of Miaoyun Pavilion, drenched in sweat. They looked back at the pavilion, both sighing in relief. It hadn’t been easy to strike a deal, but despite the tough negotiations, they had achieved their goal.

The chubby boy, displeased, rubbed his sore cheek and muttered, “My face hurts from being pinched. What do these women think? If they want to pinch something, they should pinch their own faces.”

He had been pinched several times, but didn’t get any pleasure from it and just wished he could escape sooner.

Tian Feirong, still feeling uneasy, said, “Let’s go, time to buy the materials. Before we left, Gu Yao gave me a long list.”

After purchasing the materials and returning to the small courtyard, Gu Yao’s research had reached a pause. Under the guidance of Chi Changye, he was sitting under a tree practicing wood and fire spells. Although Chi Changye was a lightning-element cultivator, he had enough knowledge of other elements to guide Gu Yao.

When the two returned, Gu Yao dismissed a wood-element spell, the “Wooden Cage,” and Tian Feirong and the chubby boy told him about the results of their negotiation. Some of the feasible suggestions proposed by Tao Yue included differentiating the Fragrance Pills based on the duration of effect—one month, three months, and six months. She also suggested varying the fragrance to suit different preferences, and had written down a few popular scents that female cultivators particularly liked.

In other words, with just the Fragrance Pills, there are many variations that can be created. Indeed, business for women is far more profitable than simply setting up a stall to sell pills.

“It’s possible, but it would be best if Miaoyun Pavilion could provide some of the materials. It’s a bit difficult for us to gather them ourselves, and we might not be able to collect everything. Miaoyun Pavilion should have some connections in this area,” Gu Yao said after reviewing the suggestion.

“That’s fine. That’s what Tao Yue said too—she mentioned Miaoyun Pavilion could help.”

“That’s good.”

***

Half a month later, the four of them walked out of the Transmission Hall after class. Today, Senior Brother Jiang Yan was giving the lecture.

The number of attendees was the highest, with many female disciples attending just to swoon over Senior Brother Jiang.

Gu Yao, on the other hand, was completely engrossed in the lecture. Senior Brother Jiang was teaching the most basic theories of cultivation, which was exactly what Gu Yao had been lacking. Moreover, Senior Brother Jiang broke down many foundational concepts and explained them thoroughly, and Gu Yao had a lot of moments where he felt like everything was finally clicking into place. He found the class extremely worthwhile.

Tian Feirong and the chubby boy were fighting to stay awake, but when the class finally ended, they perked up.

Afterward, someone shouted, and the scene was different from the usual. Instead of surrounding Senior Brother Jiang after class, many female disciples rushed out.

“Hurry, if we’re late, we’ll miss out! This time, I’m definitely getting a Whitening Pill!”

“I like one of the body fragrance pills with lotus scent. Ah, the person who developed these body fragrance pills is really amazing! I wonder who it is, but it must be one of the senior sisters from Miaoyun Pavilion.”

“Yeah, I agree. But the lotus scent one is too light for me, I prefer something stronger.”

With these excited voices, the female disciples rushed past them like a whirlwind. Even the four of them, who knew all about these pills, were stunned by the crazy scene. They hadn’t expected the effects to be this good.

“Junior Brother Gu, Junior Brothers,” Senior Brother Jiang Yan called out from behind, walking toward them. “Let me walk with you.”

“Hello, Senior Brother Jiang,” Gu Yao and the others greeted respectfully, and Chi Changye gave a slight nod toward Jiang Yan.

“Junior Sister Tao Yue invited me to Miaoyun Pavilion to visit. Why don’t you all come along and help show your support?” Jiang Yan said with a smile.