Chapter 2 - Chapter 2: Temporary Husband

Finally quiet, Gu Yao, disregarding the mess in front of him, jumped out of bed to dress. He didn't forget the naked person still in bed.

But as soon as he exerted force, pulling at a certain wound, cold sweat came down his forehead. Gu Yao, gritting his teeth, struggled to put on his clothes. He wondered whether to blame the person who caused these injuries or the dogs from the Gu family.

Damn it! Consider it as being bitten by a dog. Compared to this, being able to live again, no matter in which world, is a great thing.

He, Gu Yao, was once a genius alchemist of the Interstellar Alliance. Having developed a potion that could shock the entire alliance and change its landscape, he was attacked by the number one assassin on the Alliance's hit list. Little did he know that after dying in one world, he would resurrect in the body of a young man in another world.

Unbelievable!

While everything in this world seemed incredible and extremely exciting to him, a world where cultivators could become immortals, he couldn't ignore what happened to his body. Gu Yao, enduring the pain, walked to the bed to look at the other person in the room, a completely unfamiliar man. Gu Yao frowned; the Gu family went to great lengths to find such a person for him, putting Gu Yao in a subordinate position. No wonder the original owner of this body fell into complete despair at that moment, leading to his demise.

Don't worry; I'll make those who plotted against you taste the same bitterness. Gu Yao silently vowed in his heart. The lingering resentment in his body instantly subsided. Gu Yao didn't make this promise for a momentary calculation; he would be Gu Yao from now on, and everything that happened to him would not be ignored. Repay kindness, revenge for enmity; these were the principles he always adhered to.

"I know you're awake. How should I address you? Can we calmly discuss this? You were targeted, but the one suffering is me, Gu Yao. Currently, you are in the Gu family, and it's impossible to leave safely after such an incident. Why not discuss together what to do next?"

The person in bed opened his eyes, deep and intense. A hint of fierceness flashed, and Gu Yao's heart paused. Although this man was covered in injuries, judging by his experience, someone with such eyes was not ordinary. He hesitated for a moment, unsure whether to feel fortunate or regretful. If this man was indeed extraordinary, could he easily let Gu Yao go?

This man appeared to be about seventeen or eighteen years old, a year or two older than the current Gu Yao. Compared to this man's background and identity, the ugly scars on his face didn't bother Gu Yao much. Having lived two lives and faced with endless insect invasions in the interstellar world, many young people lost their looks under the onslaught of insects. As an alchemist, Gu Yao had encountered quite a few; these scars were proof of their achievements.

Fortunately, there were no toxins in the scars on his face. It wouldn't be difficult to heal and restore it to its original state. The facial features of this man's face were not bad.

"Chen... Changye." The person in bed half-sat up, spoke a name, and then coughed violently, his face turning red. After a while, he finally stopped. "I'm sorry."

Chen Changye woke up at the same time as Gu Yao, having overheard the entire process. Considering the situation that had unfolded after being brought into this mansion, he wasn't completely unconscious. Due to severe injuries, he couldn't mobilize any spiritual power, so he had to let others manipulate him. He didn't expect that Chen Changye would end up in such a situation. The reaction of the young man in front of him was entirely unexpected and unusually calm.

Thinking about being scrutinized by the young man while being completely exposed, even though covered by a thin blanket, Chen Changye felt somewhat embarrassed. He awkwardly spoke, "Can you... find me some clothes?" This time, his face reddened again, not from coughing but embarrassment.

Gu Yao raised an eyebrow, turned around to get clothes. Although the Gu family mistreated him, ordinary clothes wouldn't be lacking.

Seeing Gu Yao's awkward gait, Chen Changye's face remained flushed. He had been drugged, and Gu Yao was also a victim. He should take responsibility for Gu Yao.

Let's hear what Gu Yao has to say.

The two men tacitly moved to another place. Neither could face the messy bed. No matter how thick-skinned Gu Yao was, he couldn't simply dismiss being bitten by a dog. However, it was undeniable that he had been a loner in his previous life, with people pursuing him for their own gains. How could he accept such a situation? Therefore, he couldn't face this matter calmly.

Chen Changye spoke first, "For certain reasons, I ended up outside the town in the mountains. I was captured and vaguely heard someone saying they wanted to arrange a good marriage for me."

Glancing at Gu Yao, he implied that the person speaking was referring to Gu Yao. Presumably, those people were from the Gu family, plotting against Gu Yao.

Gu Yao sneered, "They really went to great lengths to choose you, Night... Brother. I'm Gu Yao, the legitimate son of the second branch of the Gu family. My mother died to save my father, and my father, after remarrying, forgot about the old family. In addition to my low aptitude, life in the Gu family was not worth mentioning. Today, they set up such a plot during the Gu family's birthday banquet for three purposes: to humiliate me, to break off the engagement, and..."

Gu Yao looked deeply at Chen Changye, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "My mother had a brother, an uncle. After my mother settled down and gained a status, he left after leaving a gift. In that gift, there was a token. With this token, one can enter Changxian Sect for cultivation."

Chen Changye's eyes showed understanding. Gu Yao's uncle was probably quite powerful. When there were only the two siblings, the engagement with the Lu family was maintained. However, when they didn't return for many years, people might have stopped caring about this so-called uncle. Chen Changye guessed that the token might be hard for Gu Yao to keep. If he insisted on keeping it, he might even risk losing his life. He wondered what choice Gu Yao would make.

"So, what's your plan?"

Gu Yao sneered, "The trial is about to begin. Since they want the token, giving it to them is fine. With my aptitude, let alone whether I can reach Changxian Sect, even if I go in, without my uncle, Changxian Sect is not a good place to stay. But even if I want to give it, I can't give it away easily. Since they went to such lengths to arrange this plot, it's like marrying me off. I will take this opportunity to leave the Gu family. During the time in this town, Night Brother, I also need you to pretend to be my temporary husband. When we have a place to go, leave this town, and

there will be no need for this anymore."

Chen Changye coughed lightly, clenching his fist against his lips. The Gu family wasn't a good place, so leaving it was good. Pretending to be a temporary couple aligned with Chen Changye's intentions. He agreed, "Okay, let's go with what Yao younger brother said."

Gu Yao shivered, "Thank you, Night Brother. How about... call me Xiao Yao?"

In the previous life, he was also called Gu Yao. Perhaps living again in this body was not just a coincidence.

"Okay, Xiao Yao."

Seeing that Chen Changye didn't intend to reveal his own identity, and Gu Yao didn't inquire further, there were no people with the surname Chen in the vicinity of Far Yang Town according to his memory. As long as there were no troubles for the time being, there was no need to investigate further. When they left Far Yang Town, they would go their separate ways, so there was no need to dig into the roots.

Gu Yao made some food based on his memory. Although the Gu family's juniors had servants, they had left long ago, and the original owner of this body was happy to live a quiet life. Currently, he only had a cultivation base of the second level of Qi refining, far from the Nascent Soul stage.

The Gu family caused such an embarrassing incident, witnessed by the younger generation of the three families present. It couldn't be hidden. Therefore, the birthday banquet in the front yard had to end prematurely. The steward of the Gu family personally came with guards to take Gu Yao to the front yard for questioning.

Gu Yao calmly stood up, telling Chen Changye beside him, "Let's go. The sooner, the better."

"Okay."

The steward looked at Gu Yao with surprise. The impression left by Gu Yao, who had been consistently ignored, was not deep. He seemed like a weak young man. He originally thought he would have to forcefully take him to the front, but it seemed that it would be easier.