Chapter 13: Who Are You

The incident with the Gu twins, Gu Xing and Gu Chen, and the former fiancée was long forgotten by Gu Yao. At that time, he intentionally revealed it, causing trouble for the Gu family and enjoying the satisfaction of tarnishing their reputation. It also stirred up trouble between the Gu and Lu families, keeping them busy and away from bothering him. Otherwise, he could imagine that even on Tian family's territory, the twins and their lackeys would continue to cause trouble for him, preventing him from having peace.

All his energy was focused on researching various spirit herbs and medicinal plants. He worked tirelessly, forgetting to eat and sleep. When tired, he would meditate to rest, fully utilizing the memories left by the original body related to spirit herbs and alchemy. Interestingly, while the Lu family excelled in talisman crafting, the Gu family stood out in alchemy. However, given Gu Yao's cultivation level and his marginalized status in the Gu family, he couldn't access more advanced knowledge in alchemy.

On the second day, Gu Yao walked out of his room and handed a porcelain bottle to Chi Changye. Instead of a test tube, he used a porcelain bottle as a substitute, as he couldn't afford a jade bottle for now.

"This is a healing potion I concocted for external injuries. Night Big Brother, see if it has any effect."

After receiving it, Chi Changye, as instructed by Gu Yao, applied the potion to his face. Soon, an itching sensation spread across his face. The medicine's effect was remarkably fast. Excited by Chi Changye's feedback, Gu Yao felt reassured that his idea was correct. Extracting and tempering the potion with spiritual power was indeed a viable method. Now, he could try to address the issues within his own body.

Gu Yao was eager to explore the world of alchemy in this realm. He believed that alchemy and his potion skills had commonalities. Combining the two might pave the way for a new path. Unfortunately, alchemy wasn't easily accessible, especially in his current impoverished state.

Observing Gu Yao's excitement as he disappeared into his room, Chi Changye couldn't help but smirk. Gu Yao resembled those cultivators in the sect who were obsessed with alchemy. However, due to his circumstances, he couldn't delve into alchemy. Yet, the potion he just created—was it his own concoction? Feeling a scar peel off his face, Chi Changye's eyes gleamed. A Qi Refinement Stage 2 cultivator producing such a potion indicated that Gu Yao possessed remarkable talent in alchemy.

Chi Changye spent the rest of the day crafting talismans. Becoming an alchemist required substantial resources, and he felt responsible for creating better conditions for Gu Yao.

In the evening, Tian Feirong arrived with plenty of food from the tavern. When he knocked on the door and saw Chi Changye, his eyes widened. He questioned the identity of the imposing man and, upon entering, called out for Chi Changye and Gu Yao. He was ready to defend his territory, and anyone daring to trouble those under his protection wouldn't leave unscathed.

Tian Feirong, with his good looks, was accustomed to being admired. Now, seeing a man equally impressive, he couldn't contain his envy. Chi Changye, with his arms crossed, stood in the background and coolly said, "The injuries on my face healed. Tian Second Young Master doesn't recognize me anymore?"

Recognizing the familiar voice, Tian Feirong sharply turned around. His eyes widened in disbelief, "You are Chi Changye?!"

"What's all the fuss about?" Gu Yao walked out of the room, rubbed his swollen head, irritated by the loud commotion. Seeing Tian Feirong, he became even more displeased, "It's you again. Why are you here? I'll cook; Night Big Brother, care to help?"

"Sure, I'll help. Tian Second Young Master brought some food. We can make less." Chi Changye glanced at the food box in Tian Feirong's hand, reminding Gu Yao, then walked past Tian Feirong, ignoring him entirely.

"Alright, thanks a lot, Tian Second Young Master."

Tian Feirong stood still for a while, digesting the reality. Then, he rubbed his handsome face and walked toward the kitchen. He never stepped into such a place in his own home, but now, he joined for the sake of curiosity. He hadn't expected Chi Changye, who healed external injuries so well, to look like this. If the twins, especially Gu Xing, saw him like this, they might deeply regret it.

Observing the increasingly couple-like appearance of the two, it occurred to him that same-sex marriages weren't uncommon in their region. There were legends and stories about same-sex immortal couples. However, in prominent cultivation families like those in Far Yang Town, they emphasized the inheritance of descendants. Marrying same-sex partners was frowned upon, as it was considered detrimental to family legacy. Tian Feirong leaned against the kitchen door, watching the two busy figures. As they appeared more and more like a couple, he couldn't help but ask Gu Yao, "Gu Yao, haven't you been curious about Changye's face? Did you know he looked like this early on?"