Tu Longjian could no longer hold on and slid off the chair to the ground. She braced herself with her hands and struggled to stay upright.

Peng Nana was startled by what she saw and hurriedly went to help her, but was caught in her mother's gaze and stood frozen in place.

[Nana, if you want to help her, don't interfere.]

Tu Longjian's knuckles turned white, and her legs turned purple from being frozen for so long. She resisted the pressure and slowly raised her head, looking firmly at the peak master.

Based on her ability to judge people, she knew that this peak master wasn't deliberately making things difficult for her. A high-level cultivator could easily wipe her out with a single finger, even if she were a lowly cultivator.

Since that's the case, there might still be a chance for things to turn around. If she's tried, she'll fight to the very end!

Tu Longjian slowly opened his trembling lips and said in a calm tone, "Peak Master, please don't be angry. Survival is the instinct of every cultivator, and this disciple is no exception."

"This disciple is willing to pay the price, and humbly begs the Peak Master to give this disciple a chance!"

The peak master of Danfeng was amused by her shamelessness and asked loudly, "Then would you be willing to leave Xufeng and join my Danfeng?"

A glint of shrewdness flashed in her angry eyes. She had tried to refine this Water and Fire Yin-Yang Pill formula many times, but had never succeeded.

Sometimes, alchemy also requires a series of coincidences. Although it may sound like a fantasy to think that someone has great potential just by proposing a concept, geniuses are often born in this way!

Why is it that others have practiced it thousands of times without realizing it, but you can figure it out with just one glance?

That's the Dao of Alchemy opening its doors to you! It's an untapped talent!

In addition to the criteria for accepting disciples set by Daoist Yan, the Danfeng Peak Master concluded that Tu Longjian had great potential to become a Gold-grade Alchemist, adding another powerful general to her Danfeng!

She was unwilling to let go. Even if he was a disciple favored by Daoist Yan, he was always gentle and mild-mannered. If the disciple voluntarily transferred to another peak, he would not say anything.

The Peak Master of Danfeng suppressed his thoughts, pretended to be serious as he looked at Tu Longjian, withdrew his oppressive aura, and was satisfied.

Hmm, not bad. It can still persevere under her Nascent Soul pressure, showing both mental fortitude and endurance, and the ability to adapt to the tedious and complicated alchemy process.

So that's what Danfeng Peak Master was planning. Tu Longjian was both amused and exasperated.

She moved her exhausted body and sat back down in her seat.

Although her cheap master was hiding things from her, he was also very protective of her, and his strength was unfathomable.

Xu Feng appears to be very low-key, but her resources are extremely abundant, and since she has very few disciples, she will receive a considerable amount of resources.

Second Senior Brother An Lan was already a Nascent Soul cultivator at a young age, which shows that Master's teaching must have been exceptional.

Based on these considerations, she hadn't revealed her intention to switch peaks just now, but she didn't expect that the Danfeng Peak Master would take the initiative to recruit her.

No wonder she spilled her secret after just a few light reprimands; this was what she was waiting for!

What should we do? Should we transfer to Danfeng?

"This is a rare opportunity, think it over carefully."

The Peak Master of Danfeng watched her with his hands folded in his sleeves, his eyes filled with unwavering confidence.

Hmph, no matter how many treasures that Daoist Yan has, how can they compare to the temptation of having an extra life for a cultivator? She's bound to win!

We'll soon have a new direct disciple.

Peng Nana and her mother exchanged a smile, both delighted that Tu Longjian had gained the favor of the peak master.

Taking a breather, Tu Longjian quickly weighed the pros and cons in his mind.

Although being a Gold-Rank Alchemist is desirable, she is currently only at the Foundation Establishment stage, regardless of whether she has the talent for alchemy.

Furthermore, to enter this path, one must go through the breakthroughs to the Golden Core and Nascent Soul stages, and she could not guarantee that as a fragile alchemist, she could withstand the punishment of Heaven at that time.

Moreover, Danfeng is full of people and eyes, and the performance of those two disciples today made her realize how conspicuous she was.

Xufeng is a low-key and remote place with lax supervision. Her master has no requirements for tasks or studies, making it extremely suitable for her to bide her time and seize Long Aotian's fortune while remaining free.

Being an alchemist in Danfeng means you'll inevitably have to provide pills for the sect. In the early stages, you'll be protected by other cultivators and might not even be able to leave the sect.

Thinking of this, Tu Longjian's figure trembled slightly. She didn't want to become a cold, lifeless alchemy machine!

She can't afford to lose the big picture for the small gains; the other ambitious and powerful figures are still nowhere to be found, and she'll have to leave this place sooner or later.

Without luck, she would be even less able to defeat the will of Heaven; even if she had a second life, she would be destroyed again.

"A teacher for a day is a teacher for life. I am not a treacherous person. Since I have chosen my master, I will not change my mind easily. I hope the peak master understands."

Tu Longjian found a plausible reason and said it with conviction.

However, she had no faith in those traditional moral codes; it was just that the benefits weren't enough to sway her.

The smug look on Danfeng Peak Master's face froze, and Peng Nana and her mother, Elder Peng, exchanged bewildered glances.

Poonana transmitted her voice, quite puzzled:

[Chunxiang, Xufeng is not well-known, while Danfeng is famous and has the opportunity to obtain such a secret method to enhance strength that even the direct disciples do not know. Why don't you switch peaks?]

Tu Longjian shook his head. "My master has been incredibly kind to me. I shouldn't betray him."

A figure in blue stood outside the door and happened to hear Tu Longjian's words. He trembled slightly.

Yan Xiuzhu had a premonition that something was going to happen today. His temples throbbed, as if something was about to slip out of his control.

The other disciples were all fine as usual, so he worried that something might have happened to his youngest disciple, Tu Longjian.

Sensing that the little white crane was at Danfeng, he tore through space and teleported to the outside of Danfeng's reception room.

When he heard that the Danfeng Peak Master was openly poaching his men, he clenched his fists and his face showed a hint of anger, but he quickly relaxed them.

He stood silently outside the door, giving a self-deprecating smile, his expression somber.

The Peak Master of Danfeng guessed correctly; he indeed wouldn't interfere with his disciples' decisions to stay or leave, especially with Tu Longjian, whose fate was intertwined with his own.

If she leaves on her own initiative, the ties of fate will naturally be broken. But why does the mere thought of that scene make me feel so lost?

He waited nervously for Tu Longjian's answer with mixed feelings, but he did not expect that Tu Longjian would choose him so firmly!

My master has shown me immeasurable kindness; I should not betray him.

My master has shown me immeasurable kindness; I should not betray him.

My master has shown me immeasurable kindness; I should not betray him.

The news was like thunder, exploding in Yan Xiuzhu's ears.

The young disciple trusted and respected him so much, but what did he do?

He had only given up some material possessions, yet he presumptuously thought he could sever the ill-fated relationship between the two of them.

He betrayed fate, intending to watch his youngest disciple fall into the abyss!

He betrayed Tu Longjian, but Tu Longjian said he would never betray him!

How could someone so selfish deserve the love and respect of his young apprentice?

Yan Xiuzhu was shaken to his core, and his figure even staggered back a step.