Elder Peng's face beamed with joy, and she nodded emphatically upon hearing this, clearly having already heard of the abilities of a top-tier gold-grade alchemist.

She handed the Water and Fire Yin-Yang Pill to the peak master and then said, "Senior sister, take a look at this pill, how is its quality?"

The Peak Master of Danfeng took the Water and Fire Yin-Yang Pill, examined it carefully, and after a long while said:

"It's a medium-grade pill. It originally had the potential to become a high-grade pill, but an error occurred during the pill-forming process, causing the pill's grade to drop by one level."

"Even so, it is still a genuine gold-grade pill."

Following behind Peak Master Danfeng, Peng Nana beamed with joy and immediately ran to Elder Peng's side.

"Mother, now that you have a way to save your life, you're not much worse than those Nascent Soul elders!"

Elder Peng, both amused and exasperated, tapped her nose. "You've always admired strength and respected power. You used to complain that alchemists were weak and didn't want to learn, but now you finally respect your mother?"

Poonana's eyes darted around. "Where? When did I ever look down on you?"

"By the way, when I went to find the Peak Master just now, the furnace was on the verge of exploding. How come it was fine in such a short time?"

Elder Peng smiled and looked at Tu Longjian, then pulled her over.

"I must thank the friend you brought. Thanks to her for pointing out the key to it, my batch of pills, which was on the verge of exploding, has taken a turn for the better."

Upon hearing this, the Peak Master of Danfeng raised an eyebrow and asked with interest, "Young friend Chun, do you also have knowledge of alchemy?"

Tu Longjian shook his head, very modestly, "This disciple has only superficially read introductory books on alchemy and has never been able to talk about studying it."

"As for the fact that it happened to help Elder Peng, it was just a sudden inspiration of mine, thinking that I might as well try anything."

"Since water and fire are incompatible, there is no need to force them to merge. As long as a stable state is reached, it is probably feasible."

"It is Elder Peng's rich experience and skillful techniques that enabled him to turn the tide immediately based on my inspiration."

Peng Nana's beautiful eyes shone brightly as she looked at Tu Longjian, who was speaking eloquently. "Chunxiang has never even refined pills!"

The peak master of Danfeng's eyes showed appreciation. Hearing Tu Longjian's humility, he smiled even more gently and retorted, "Young friend Chun, don't underestimate yourself."

"An excellent alchemist needs not only extensive knowledge and skillful techniques, but also inspiration and luck."

"Young friend, your ability to think of this method in a moment of danger is truly a talent for alchemy."

"My only regret is not doing everything I could to snatch you back from Daoist Yan. Hahahaha."

Tu Longjian didn't know what to say, so he could only smile silently.

Suddenly, she thought of something interesting. Taking advantage of the fact that the experienced and powerful Danfeng Peak Master had a high opinion of her at the moment, Tu Longjian seized the opportunity to ask.

"This disciple has a question that I would like to ask the Peak Master: what is the natal pill of a gold-grade alchemist?"

As expected, upon hearing this question, the Peak Master of Danfeng suppressed his smile.

She said calmly, "This is something that a Qi Refining stage disciple should not know, and it is also a unique skill belonging only to my Dan Peak."

Tu Longjian quickly stepped back, bowed, and apologized: "This disciple has overstepped his bounds."

When she saw that the peak master had revealed the matter of the natal pill without considering the presence of outsiders, she thought it was not some secret technique, but something that any top-level alchemist on this continent could do.

After all, she had only been there a short time, and the common knowledge of those high-level experts was still unfamiliar to her.

The Peak Master of Danfeng gently flicked his sleeve and helped her up: "It was my fault, young friend."

"Now that you have done me, Danfeng, a great favor, it is alright to tell you about this. Just remember, do not spread this matter to others."

A hint of joy flashed across Tu Longjian's lowered brows as he raised his eyes and smiled, "Thank you for your guidance, Peak Master. This disciple will remember it!"

The peak master of Danfeng returned the Water and Fire Yin-Yang Pill to Elder Peng, who then put it into a small and exquisite pill bottle. After that, the group moved to the reception room.

After the peak master took his seat, he explained in detail to Tu Longjian.

"Everyone knows that although alchemists are noble, they are not strong enough and often need the protection of other cultivators."

"Our lineage has a lineage of alchemy passed down from our ancestors. After reaching the Gold Rank Alchemist level, one can go and refine one's own Natal Pill."

"This pill is as important to alchemists as the golden core or nascent soul in the dantian."

"Alchemists can use this natal pill to attack enemies. The strength of this attack is closely related to the alchemist's understanding of the Dao of Alchemy."

The Peak Master of Danfeng took a sip of tea with a proud expression before continuing his story under the curious and longing gazes of his two young disciples, Tu Longjian and Peng Nana.

"Our sect once had a generation of outstanding talents, with five or six gold-grade alchemists emerging at the same time. All of them refined their natal pills using secret techniques, and their combat strength was no less than that of Nascent Soul cultivators of the same period."

"When the demon realm invaded, with the support of these alchemy patriarchs who were skilled in both medicine and martial arts, our sect was able to win every battle in the area it was responsible for."

"This also established the status of our Guanqing Sect as a first-class sect."

"However, it has declined somewhat now. In this generation, Danfeng only has me as a gold-grade alchemist."

"Now that Junior Sister Peng has also advanced, it is a great joy for our sect."

Tu Longjian listened with a rapt attention and smacked his lips.

Unfortunately, she did not become a disciple of Danfeng.

However, she doesn't know how long it will take to become a gold-grade alchemist, and she doesn't have that much time to waste.

As an unlucky individual who even faces a tribulation of lightning during the Foundation Establishment stage, she still has to follow the conventional cultivation path that prioritizes strength.

"Then what's the deal with the life-saving talk about the Natal Pill?" Tu Longjian asked, more concerned about this aspect than the method of attack.

If this ability to protect herself can withstand the dictates of fate, then wouldn't she have another chance to start over?

Peak Master Danfeng spoke with a smile, revealing all her knowledge without reservation:

"It is said that cats have nine lives, and the Life-Binding Pill only gives us Gold-Rank Alchemists an extra life."

"Even a tribulation of lightning wouldn't deter me; it's truly a heaven-defying act. However, I can only use it myself; I can't use any underhanded methods to steal a pill master's natal pill."

A glint of light flashed in Tu Longjian's eyes; this was exactly what she needed!

Knowing so many secrets about other peaks, it seems rather shameless to ask for this secret technique again.

But she wanted it so badly! Even at the risk of being rejected by the peak master, she was determined to try!

Tu Long hesitated for a moment, but once he spoke, his voice was resolute, his eyes clear and serious as he probed:

"If outer peak disciples wish to learn such secret techniques, what exchange would they need to make?"

The peak master of Danfeng's expression hardened. He looked at her with a half-smile, his voice carrying a sense of pressure: "You want to learn this secret technique?"

The oppressive force pressed down on Tu Longjian's spine as if it were a physical force, causing her back to sink down little by little, making a creaking sound.

Unlike the sect leader's tentative release of pressure at the time, this Nascent Soul cultivator's pressure was completely unrestrained, carrying a hint of anger.