Transmigrated As A Cannon Fodder Sacrifice, I Tricked An Evil God Into Becoming My Live-In Husband - Chapter 19

The swirling vortex of spiritual energy in the sky gradually dissipated.

Yet the golden rain of light continued to fall, showering the entire Azure Cloud Sect in a sacred and peaceful aura.

With trembling hands, Zhang Xuan slowly lifted the lid of the pill furnace.

There was no acrid smell of burning, nor any charred residue of failure.

Inside the furnace, a pill the size of a dragon’s eye floated serenely, enveloped in a nine-colored halo that shimmered like a million stars flickering within. An indescribable life force emanated from it, invigorating the spirits of everyone present.

This… this is what I refined? Zhang Xuan’s voice shook uncontrollably, as if he couldn’t believe his own eyes.

He slowly reached out, using the gentlest motion he had ever mustered, and cradled the pill in his palm.

The pill felt warm and smooth to the touch, and a surge of vital energy instantly coursed through his meridians, cleansing his limbs and bones. The bottleneck that had plagued him for decades showed signs of loosening in that very moment.

This wasn’t just a pill—it was a life itself!

The surrounding Pill Refiners fell into stunned silence, craning their necks like ducks with their throats squeezed, their eyes nearly bulging out of their sockets.

This divine artifact far surpassed their comprehension.

An Immortal Pill!

This was undoubtedly the legendary Immortal Pill, spoken of only in ancient texts!

Rumble—

In the distance, several powerful auras tore through the air, accompanied by the sound of hurried footsteps.

Sect Leader Lin Tianyang of the Azure Cloud Sect arrived swiftly, accompanied by the Peak Lords.

They had initially assumed a powerful enemy was invading, but when Lin Tianyang’s gaze fell upon the Divine Pill in Zhang Xuan’s hand, he froze as if struck by lightning.

This… this is…

The Sect Leader’s voice was hoarse. Having led the Azure Cloud Sect for a century, he had witnessed countless rare treasures, yet he had never encountered a medicinal pill so extraordinary.

Sect Leader! Zhang Xuan cried out, tears welling in his eyes at the sight of their leader. It’s Great Master Zheng! Great Master Zheng guided me in refining this Divine Pill! Qingya can be saved! She can be saved!

Lin Tianyang finally shifted his gaze from the Divine Pill to the pale, frail woman before him. The scrutinizing, skeptical look that had been in his eyes vanished, replaced by a solemn respect befitting an equal, even a hint of awe.

Anyone capable of guiding the refinement of an Immortal Pill must possess power and status far beyond his comprehension.

Great Master Zheng, I am Lin Tianyang. I apologize for my earlier discourtesy and ask for your forgiveness.

Sect Leader Lin Tianyang actually bowed slightly to Zheng Qiuyu, offering a formal greeting.

The entire courtyard fell into dead silence.

Everyone was stunned by this scene, their scalps tingling with shock. When had they ever witnessed their lofty Sect Leader treat an outsider with such deference? Zheng Qiuyu, barely holding herself upright, felt cold sweat soaking her hair.

After hours of intense concentration, her spiritual energy was utterly depleted.

Sect Leader, you’re too kind, she said, her voice soft yet carrying an undeniable calm.

She couldn’t collapse, not yet.

Elder Zhang, what are you waiting for? Zheng Qiuyu turned to Zhang Xuan. Every moment we delay, the danger grows.

Her words jolted him awake.

Zhang Xuan snapped out of his daze. Right! Saving her!

He carefully cradled the Divine Pill, forgetting all formalities, and transformed into a streak of light, racing back to his Cave Abode.

All Elders and disciples, follow me! the Sect Leader’s voice boomed across the hall. Today, we shall witness a divine miracle together!

A vast crowd surged forward in his wake.

Supported by Lin Yue’er, Zheng Qiuyu slowly trailed behind the group. She had to see the outcome with her own eyes.

Inside Zhang Xuan’s Cave Abode, he rushed to the bedside and stared at the woman lying there—her face gaunt, her breath shallow. His heart twisted with anguish.

Qingya, Qingya, hold on! I’ve brought the Divine Pill!

His trembling hands brought the pill to his wife’s lips.

The moment it touched her skin, the pill dissolved into a warm, nine-colored stream that flowed gently down Li Qingya’s throat.

Everyone held their breath.

One breath.

Two breaths.

Three breaths.

A miracle unfolded.

The deathly black aura that had clung to Li Qingya for a century, as if encountering its nemesis, hissed and rapidly dissipated.

Color gradually returned to her paper-white face.

Her withered, shriveled skin visibly plumped and smoothed.

Her head of graying, brittle hair began to transform, strand by strand, from root to tip, reverting to lustrous black.

Heavens… Heavens! Rejuvenation! Resurrection!

A young disciple couldn’t contain his astonishment and cried out, only to have his mouth clamped shut by his master beside him.

Moments later, Li Qingya’s long eyelashes fluttered slightly.

She slowly opened eyes that had been sealed shut for a century.

What beautiful eyes they were—clear, pure, as if capable of washing away all the world’s impurities.

Her gaze drifted, sweeping over the unfamiliar faces around her before settling on the tear-streaked man before her.

A-Xuan… Her voice was weak but carried a hint of teasing after their long separation. Why are you… crying so ugly?

Qingya!

Zhang Xuan could no longer hold back. He pulled his wife into a tight embrace, a grown man weeping like a child.

A century of waiting, a century of torment, a century of regret and longing—all of it now poured forth in scalding tears.

I thought… I thought I’d never see you again…

Li Qingya weakly raised her hand and gently patted her husband’s broad back, just as she had done a century ago.

Silly, didn’t I tell you to wait for me to return?

The scene brought tears to the eyes of even the most hardened cultivators present. Even the usually stern Sect Leader Lin Tianyang quietly turned away to wipe the corner of his eye.

Zhang Xuan wept for a long while before suddenly remembering the outsiders.

He hastily wiped away his tears, carefully tucked the blanket around his wife, and turned to face Zheng Qiuyu.

Under the watchful gaze of the Sect Leader and all the high-ranking members, he straightened his robes, his expression solemn.

Then, he knelt on both knees and performed the most solemn Dao Salute in the cultivation world three bows and nine prostrations, each prostration reaching the ground.

Great Master Zheng’s life-saving grace will never be forgotten by Zhang Xuan!

His voice rang out powerfully, echoing through the Cave Abode.

From this day forward, whatever Master commands, the entire Pill Peak will serve you with unwavering loyalty, generation after generation, without hesitation!

Upon hearing these words, the Peak Lords’ expressions shifted slightly.

This was no mere repayment of gratitude it was a pledge of the entire Pill Peak’s allegiance!

Sect Leader Lin Tianyang hurried forward to personally help Zhang Xuan rise, then turned to Zheng Qiuyu, his face radiating unprecedented fervor.

Great Master Zheng, your mastery of the Pill Dao is unparalleled! The entire Azure Cloud Sect holds you in the highest esteem!

He paused, then dropped a proposal that made everyone’s hearts stop.

Master, would you consider taking up permanent residence at the Azure Cloud Sect? I would be honored to invite you to serve as an Honorary Elder!

Honorary Elder!

The assembled crowd gasped in unison.

This was the most revered position in the Azure Cloud Sect, second only to the Sect Leader and Peak Lords! It granted access to thirty percent of the Sect’s resources and even the authority to impeach Peak Lords!

Zheng Qiuyu’s mind reeled, the world spinning before her eyes. Even the Sect Leader’s fervent face seemed to multiply into blurry images.

She took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the surging qi and bl00d within her.

Sect Leader, I appreciate your kind offer, she said, her voice still calm but tinged with a barely perceptible weakness.

However, my husband is still recovering from severe injuries and cannot be moved. If the Sect Leader doesn’t mind, we would be grateful for temporary residence at the Listening Rain Pavilion. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Of course! Of course! The Sect Leader nodded vigorously. How could he refuse? From now on, the Listening Rain Pavilion will be Master’s exclusive Cave Abode! No one is permitted to enter without permission!

He surveyed the crowd and announced loudly, Today’s events shall be recorded in the Sect’s annals! Great Master Zheng’s Divine Pill saved a life, bringing immense fortune to the Azure Cloud Sect!

Congratulations, Great Master Zheng!

The crowd roared in unison, their voices shaking the heavens.

After this incident, Zheng Qiuyu’s position within the Azure Cloud Sect became unassailable.