At this moment, Qin Xin was undoubtedly the most eye-catching figure in the entire Dan Academy hall.

If Qin Xin can successfully refine the Five Treasures Returning to Origin Pill, it means that as long as his cultivation level reaches a certain point, he will be able to directly enter the ranks of a seventh-grade beginner alchemist.

A seventh-grade beginner alchemist who is not yet twenty-two years old has immeasurable potential for the future.

In a short time, the name of Danqing spread rapidly to all directions through the "eyes" placed by various forces in the Dan Academy of Tianque City.

However, not everyone was very excited that Qin Xin was able to refine the Five Treasures Returning to Origin Pill. Qin Fan, on the other hand, was looking in Qin Xin's direction with a somewhat gloomy face.

At first, Qin Fan only regarded Qin Xin as a minor character and did not take him seriously. However, he now discovered that the other party had been pretending to be weak while actually being strong. He felt quite angry. In addition, when he remembered that Ling Hanyan had given the alchemy furnace that he had given to Qin Xin, he had some inexplicable thoughts.

"It seems that my Tuocang Mountain Pill Academy has gained a slight advantage in this competition!"

Yang Xiu's previously furrowed brows relaxed, and he smiled at Wu Yan.

Although Wu Yan was somewhat displeased, he still managed a smile. "I didn't expect Dean Yang to leave such a contingency plan. In that case, it seems we've reached a draw in this alchemy competition."

Wu Yan was somewhat displeased with this outcome. After all, the two branch campuses of the Pill Academy that he had just secured were suddenly taken away by Qin Xin, a dark horse who had emerged unexpectedly. He couldn't quite process it for a while.

However, upon seeing Qin Xin approaching after regaining some of his Yuan energy, Wu Yan's face instantly broke into a smile.

"Sister Hanyan, you gave us these materials, so please accept this Five Treasures Returning to Origin Pill."

Qin Xin was very generous and handed the newly refined Perfect Five Treasures Returning to Origin Pill to Ling Hanyan in front of him.

Upon seeing this, a barely perceptible color crossed Ling Hanyan's face. Although she had also entered the ranks of the seventh-grade beginner alchemists, there was still a considerable failure rate in refining a Five Treasures Returning to Origin Pill, and this pill was also very important for her cultivation.

Ling Hanyan nodded and accepted the Five Treasures Returning to Origin Pill.

Qin Fan, who witnessed this scene, kept a dark expression on his face the entire time.

Wu Yan also stood up and came to Qin Xin's side, saying, "To be able to refine the Five Treasures Returning to Origin Pill at such a young age is truly a great talent. However, it is indeed a waste of talent in the Tuocang Mountain Pill Academy. Why don't you join my Tianque City Pill Academy? I can give you an elder position, and you can become my disciple. What do you say?"

Everyone knew the purpose behind Wu Yan's sudden offer. After all, it would be a great thing for the alchemy academy of Tianque City if such a talented alchemist could join them.

If Qin Xin can reach the rank of eighth-grade alchemist in the future, he might be able to unify the two major academies in Zhongzhou and completely end the internal strife between them.

Qin Xin was naturally not interested in such an invitation. Even without the Qin clan in Tianque City, he would not join the Tianque City Pill Academy. Once he joined, although he could get more cultivation resources, it would also mean losing a lot of freedom.

On the contrary, there were not so many concerns in the Dan Academy of Tuocang Mountain. He could leave at any time and come back at any time.

"I'm sorry, Dean Wu, but I am a disciple of the Tianxuan Sect, and naturally I do not wish to leave the sect now."

Qin Xin did not refuse directly, but used the sect as an excuse.

Wu Yan was a cunning old fox, and he naturally sensed the refusal in Qin Xin's words. After tossing a pill bottle to Yang Xiu, he said to Qin Xin, "Since that's the case, I won't force you. If you change your mind someday, you can come to my Tianque City at any time."

After Wu Yan turned and left, many alchemists from the Tianque City Alchemy Academy quickly dispersed.

Yang Xiu took the pill bottle, opened it with a smile, and handed the five pills inside to Qin Xin, Mu Qing, and the other five contestants.

Qin Xin glanced at the pale blue pill in his hand, which was surrounded by very special energy fluctuations and could even disturb the circulation of the surrounding spiritual energy.

"This must be the Spirit Enlightenment Pill!"

Qin Xin was somewhat surprised, clearly impressed by the energy contained in the Spirit Enlightenment Pill. The person who could refine such a pill must be an extremely powerful alchemist.

"Qin Xin, this victory is also thanks to you. Please feel free to make any requests you may have, and Tuocang Mountain Pill Academy will do its best to meet them."

After distributing the pills, Yang Xiu turned his gaze directly to Qin Xin and said with satisfaction.

Seeing how much the dean valued Qin Xin, some alchemists cast envious glances their way.

However, these people did not understand why Qin Xin was valued. After all, if they were like Qin Xin, they would probably have directly agreed to Wu Yan's conditions and left Tuocang Mountain Pill Academy.

Qin Xin simply shook his head and said, "Thank you, Dean, but I have no requests."

Upon hearing Qin Xin's words, Yang Xiu smiled faintly, as if he had seen through Qin Xin's thoughts, and said, "Since you have no requests, then from now on you will serve as an honorary elder of my Tuocang Mountain Pill Academy."

Before Qin Xin could even speak, Yang Xiu immediately said, "Don't rush to refuse. This honorary elder title only gives you the same status as an elder in the Tuocang Mountain Pill Academy. You don't have any real power, and there are no restrictions on you."

Hearing this, Qin Xin naturally couldn't refuse any longer, so he nodded and said, "Thank you, Dean!"

Although the elders standing beside Yang Xiu were reluctant, they could not object at this moment. After all, it would be a huge loss for the Tuocang Mountain Alchemy Academy to let such a talented alchemist leave like this.

Moreover, being merely an honorary elder would likely not affect their power within the Tuocang Mountain Pill Academy.

"Let's recover first, and then we'll return to the Pill Academy on Tuocang Mountain together tomorrow."

After Qin Xin agreed, Yang Xiu felt a sense of relief. He then left the main hall of the Pill Academy, seemingly to discuss something with Wu Yan.

For a moment, only Qin Xin, Ling Hanyan, Yun Li, and Qin Fan, who had been waiting on the side, remained in the hall.

Just as the three were about to leave the main hall of the Pill Academy, Qin Fan quietly stepped forward and said, "So you are Danqing. I didn't expect you to be so good at hiding your abilities."

Hearing Qin Fan's words, Qin Xin didn't bother to respond, "What is it?"

"It's nothing, I just wanted to chat with you and maybe become friends?"

"I'm busy."

After saying something that showed no respect whatsoever, Qin Xin turned and walked towards the Pill Refining Academy.

"Sister Hanyan, how can this person be so rude? He's also a disciple of the Tianxuan Sect." Seeing Qin Xin leave directly, Qin Fan asked Ling Hanyan as if he wanted to find out some information.

Ling Hanyan knew a little about Qin Xin, but not much. She also had some opinions about Qin Fan, but since his family had done her some favors, she couldn't say anything.

"He hasn't been with the Tianxuan Sect for very long, so I'm not really sure."

"I have some things to attend to, and I may have to return to the Tianxuan Sect tomorrow, so I won't be going back to my family residence for now."

After saying that, Ling Hanyan quickly turned and left.

Qin Fan stood there somewhat awkwardly, while Yun Li shrugged and then quickly followed Ling Hanyan away.

As he watched the group walk in the same direction, Qin Fan's suppressed anger began to flare up slightly, and he clenched his fists tightly.

"Painting!"