"My name is Danqing, and I come from the Dan Academy of Tuocang Mountain to participate in this Dan Gathering."

Qin Xin wasn't very familiar with the power structure of Tianque City, so he didn't bother with the maid and instead introduced himself.

"Danqing? I don't think I've ever heard of anyone named Danqing at Tuocang Mountain Dan Academy."

Upon hearing that Qin Xin was from the Alchemy Academy of Tuocang Mountain, the maid, though harboring a hint of arrogance, dared not be disrespectful. Regardless of whether Qin Xin's words were true or not, an alchemist was someone a mere maid could not afford to offend.

Just as the maid was about to inform the person in charge of the Pill Academy in Tianque City, the figure of a young man in white slowly appeared.

The young man in white had very delicate features, with a red dot between his eyebrows, making him quite eye-catching.

To Qin Xin's surprise, the boy, who looked to be about the same age as him, had a striking cauldron symbol on his chest. The six ripples indicated that the boy was a mid-level sixth-grade alchemist.

"Wow! It's actually Lord Hu Yilu!"

"Lord Hu Yilu is the youngest and strongest disciple of the Dean of the Pill Academy in Tianque City. He is also recognized as a young man who has the potential to become a seventh-grade alchemist before the age of thirty."

After Hu Yilu appeared, the alchemists and martial artists around him began to discuss it.

Many women were immediately smitten when Hu Yilu arrived.

After all, Hu Yilu's identity is such that after the future dean of the Heavenly Palace Academy steps down, he will inevitably become the new successor. If these female martial artists and alchemists can become his Daoist partners, it means they will rise to prominence.

Hu Yilu seemed to have noticed the commotion at the entrance of the Pill Academy, and strode over directly.

“There is indeed such a person participating in this alchemy gathering. You may step down,” Hu Yilu said directly as he stepped forward.

Upon hearing this, the maid did not offer any objection.

"My name is Hu Yilu, and I am a disciple of the Dean of the Pill Academy of Tianque City. I presume that you are the young disciple representing the Pill Academy of Tuocang Mountain in this competition."

Dressed in white, Hu Yilu acted as if she were an old friend, exuding an inexplicable confidence from the core during her conversation with Qin Xin.

Qin Xin felt a pang of emotion, for this was what a young genius looked like, and he had once had the chance to experience it, but unfortunately, his martial spirit was gone.

"My name is Danqing."

Qin Xin gave a very brief self-introduction.

Seeing Qin Xin's indifference, Hu Yilu remained expressionless and said, "Your Dean of the Tuocang Mountain Pill Academy and Vice Dean Yun Li arrived two days earlier than you. Come with me."

After Hu Yilu turned around, he led Qin Xin directly into the interior of the Pill Academy in Tianque City.

After Qin Xin entered the Dan Academy, he found that the buildings were all antique, with many pavilions, rockeries, and springs, and many rare medicinal herbs were planted there, giving it a very wealthy and powerful appearance.

Soon the two arrived at a secluded courtyard.

After leading Qin Xin to his seat, Hu Yilu did not enter, but instead said he had something to do and took his leave.

Judging from his appearance, Qin Xin seemed to know that he was not yet a sixth-grade alchemist, so he didn't take it to heart. After all, the strong can become stronger by befriending the strong.

Associating with the weak will only make them a burden in the end.

Qin Xin wasn't particularly fond of Hu Yilu either, and through his spiritual sense, he could detect the presence of many alchemists within him.

Moreover, the intense heat emanating from the surroundings clearly indicated that these alchemists were familiarizing themselves with the process of refining pills, seemingly preparing for the Pill Gathering.

Qin Xin originally thought that even if he used the name Danqing, others would see through his disguise, and he even wondered if he needed to use his spiritual sense to slightly change his appearance.

Fortunately, Jia Yi, Li Xi, and others who knew him were not on the list of participants in this Pill Gathering. It seemed that they had stayed behind to guard the Pill Academy of Tuocang Mountain, to prevent the stronger members of the Pill Academy from attending the Pill Gathering and leaving the martial artists who needed to refine pills unable to find anyone.

Moreover, those participating in this alchemy gathering are the most skilled alchemists selected by Yun Li and Yang Xiu from the Tuocang Mountain Alchemy Academy and its various branches. They have never met Qin Xin, who recently joined the Alchemy Academy, so they are unaware of each other's identities.

"You've finally arrived."

After Qin Xin entered the courtyard, Yun Li, dressed in a light gray alchemist's robe, walked over.

"Sister Yunli."

Seeing that Yun Li's expression was not very good, Qin Xin knew that now that Tuocang Mountain Pill Academy had come to someone else's territory, it must have been subjected to a lot of open and covert targeting.

"You look quite haggard lately," Qin Xin said jokingly.

Qin Xin thought Yun Li wouldn't pay any attention to him, but to his surprise, she immediately followed up on Qin Xin's words, saying, "Hmph! Those brats from the Tianque City Pill Academy are bullying me because I'm young. I'll definitely show them the strength of the Tuocang Mountain Pill Academy during the Pill Competition."

"Qin Xin, you should also make some preparations. Just don't embarrass our Tuocang Mountain Pill Academy."

"I heard from Dean Yang that your Hunyuan Pill is quite well made. Your task at this Pill Gathering is simply to refine one complete Hunyuan Pill."

Qin Xin wasn't surprised when he heard the task Yun Li had assigned him, since this alchemy competition wasn't an individual battle but a team battle, and it was a contest of overall strength.

The prize for winning will only be determined on the day the Dan Tournament officially begins.

"By the way, Sister Yunli, judging from appearances alone, Zhuge Tao's alchemy skills are better than mine, so why not choose him?"

Qin Xin had been somewhat puzzled. At first, he thought Zhuge Tao would also participate, but to his surprise, he didn't. Moreover, Zhuge Tao was a fifth-grade high-level alchemist, who could easily play a minor role in the alchemy gathering.

Furthermore, when Yun Li invited him to the Pill Gathering, he had not yet tried to refine the Hunyuan Pill.

Upon hearing Qin Xin's words, a strange expression crossed Yun Li's face, and she said softly, "The matters within the Pill Academy are somewhat complicated, but these were all decided by Dean Yang."

"Dean Yang?" Qin Xin was also somewhat puzzled.

Qin Xin didn't dwell on this too much. He had come to the Pill Gathering to inquire about the Qin Clan of Tianque City and didn't want to show his face too much. This team battle suited his wishes perfectly.

"By the way, have you prepared the alchemy furnace you'll be using to refine pills at this alchemy competition?"

After Yun Li finished explaining everything, she casually asked a question.

"Alchemy furnace?" It was thanks to Yun Li's casual question that Qin Xin realized his problem. He currently only had a seventh-grade Black Dragon Alchemy Furnace and a third-grade Blazing Fire Black Iron Alchemy Furnace.

As for the Black Dragon Pill Furnace, it naturally cannot be taken out casually. If it is discovered by someone with ulterior motives, then he will die without a burial place.

"Then, would a grade three Blazing Fire Black Iron Pill Furnace work?" Qin Xin asked somewhat awkwardly.

Upon hearing the name of the alchemy furnace Qin Xin was going to use, Yun Li almost burst into a tirade. This third-grade Blazing Fire Black Iron alchemy furnace was barely enough to refine fifth-grade pills, let alone sixth-grade pills. It would probably explode, which would be a disgrace to everyone in the Tuocang Mountain Alchemy Academy.

Seeing Yun Li's darkening expression, Qin Xin quickly said, "Sister Yun Li, don't be angry. I understand. I'll go and buy a suitable alchemy furnace in the next few days."

Upon hearing Qin Xin's words, Yun Li rolled her eyes and then returned to her house.

Qin Xin then headed towards the alchemy room that had been arranged for him.