Chapter 43: His pills are different from others

Wang Xiao likely did not expect Gu Ze to reply so quickly, so he arranged a meeting time as soon as possible.

By the time Gu Ze officially set off for Dan Yin Peak, several days had passed.

During this time, he refined all the stockpiled Refining Pills. Unfortunately, relying solely on pills without external stimulation, although his Cultivation Base improved, he still found it difficult to reach the bottleneck.

Gu Ze recalled that he had actually only broken through not long ago.

This Qi Refinement Eighth Layer Cultivation Base was still built up using pills.

It seemed a bit too rushed. Or rather, being pursued by a genius like Li Xunmiao, Gu Ze did not dare to relax at all; if he slowed down even slightly, he would be overtaken by Li Xunmiao.

For some reason, Gu Ze always felt that if his Cultivation Base was suppressed by Li Xunmiao, something bad would happen. This inexplicable sense of crisis urged him to cultivate frantically.

It felt like he had repaid all the debts of laziness he had accumulated over the past three years during this period.

Dan Yin Peak was surrounded by immortal clouds.

Purple Qi rose within the mountains, and fragrance filled the air. Most Alchemists were quite wealthy; the layouts of the courtyards and Dongfu seen along the way looked much more luxurious than those of Biluo Peak.

Near the Mountain Gate, a young Xiu Shi with squinted eyes had been waiting for the two of them early on to lead the way.

After the introduction, Gu Ze learned that this person was one of Wang Xiao’s Direct Transmission disciples, Immortal Lord Qiaogu.

Qiaogu already had a Foundation Establishment First Layer Cultivation Base. Although he had just established his foundation not long ago, he was different from the Immortals of the Qi Refinement Stage and was called an Immortal Lord.

However, in Cloudsea Immortal Pavilion, for someone of the same generation with seniority, Gu Ze would generally call them Master.

“Shidi Gu, my Dan Yin Peak is not bad, right?” Qiaogu flew ahead to lead the way. Sensing that the two were very interested in the mountain scenery, he deliberately slowed down.

“As expected of the wealthiest immortal mountain in the Xianxia, seeing it once is better than hearing about it a hundred times,” Gu Ze sighed from the bottom of his heart.

Holding the lifeline of Refining Pills for the other immortal mountains, the Peak Lord also possessed a powerful Golden Core Perfection Cultivation Base.

If not restrained, the people seeking pills from Wang Xiao would likely crowd the entire immortal mountain.

Gu Ze suddenly realized that being an Alchemist was a very profitable profession.

Then wouldn’t his Pure Top-grade Pills be even more profitable?!

Qiaogu didn’t notice the change in Gu Ze’s gaze and continued to proudly praise Dan Yin Peak and the Dan Dao he pursued.

“When a cultivator embarks on the Xiuxian, what they pursue is longevity. Refining Pills are a shortcut to longevity; a single high-quality Spirit Pill is enough for a mortal to ascend to the heavens upon consumption, gaining several hundred years of lifespan out of thin air.”

“Shidi, can you feel it? How great the power of this Dan Dao is!”

A brilliant light shone from his eyes, which were squeezed into slits.

Gu Ze nodded and did not deny it.

Refining Pills were indeed so; they could both raise a Xiu Shi’s lower limit and assist them in pushing through their upper limit.

Otherwise, this path would not have endured and grown increasingly stronger.

Unfortunately, most people only pursued the effects of Refining Pills; those who truly sought to practice the Dan Dao and become Alchemists were still a minority.

“Actually, I’ve also dabbled a bit in the Dan Dao recently, and I feel this path is very much worth studying,” Gu Ze said casually.

Qiaogu suddenly became interested.

He had heard of Gu Ze, the Acting Peak Master personally appointed by Qingquan Immortal Venerable. Clearly, just a few months ago, he was an unremarkable Qi Refinement Third Layer who no one cared about.

But now, Qiaogu could clearly feel his powerful Qi Refinement Eighth Layer Cultivation Base.

With such progress in just a few months, it was no wonder he was highly regarded by Qingquan.

And now Gu Ze actually showed interest in the Dan Dao.

If he could be brought over to Dan Yin Peak, or if he could frequently come to Dan Yin Peak for exchange and learning, surely when Gu Ze achieved great things in the future, he would not forget the Dan Dao knowledge learned at Dan Yin Peak and would give back in return.

“I wonder how long Shidi Gu has been studying the Dan Dao?”

“Um… ten days.” Gu Ze scratched his head and answered somewhat embarrassedly.

Qiaogu was also a bit embarrassed.

If the other party had already been studying for half a year or a year, he could have taken this opportunity to extend an olive branch.

But if it was only ten days, who knew if Gu Ze was just acting on a whim?

If Qiaogu were to extend an invitation and be rejected, wouldn’t it be very awkward?

“Shidi Gu… the road is long and the responsibility is heavy.” He pumped his fist at Gu Ze, hoping he wouldn’t give up on this path.

Li Xunmiao heard this and spoke indifferently: “Senior Brother Gu is very amazing; the Refining Pills he makes are different from others.”

Qiaogu was lost in thought.

Having only studied pill knowledge for ten days, the Refining Pills he produced were probably eyesores. No wonder Li Xunmiao said they were different from others.

Qiaogu sighed, thinking this must be a case of Pan An in the eyes of the lover.

Li Xunmiao noticed Qiaogu sighing, her brows furrowed slightly, and her voice was low: “It’s true! Let me show you the Refining Pills Senior Brother Gu made…”

As she spoke, she was about to take a Spirit Gathering Pill out of her Storage Bag, but was interrupted by a scolding voice from behind.

A female cultivator with long hair combed back flew over. She was tall, with average looks, but her eyes always revealed a faint majesty.

“This is a place for the Qingxiu of Dan Shi; idle people should not make a loud noise.”

She landed beside the three of them and gave Gu Ze and Li Xunmiao a cold glance.

Gu Ze noticed she was also wearing the attire of a Personal Disciple of the Peak Master of Dan Yin Peak, and he cupped his hands.

“I am Gu Ze of Biluo Peak, greetings to Senior Sister. This is my Shimei, Li Xunmiao.”

Her eyes were full of surprise, but she instantly regained her composure: “No wonder I thought your attire was unfamiliar; so you are guests from Biluo Peak.”

“Speaking of which… Shizun said there is a meeting with the Biluo Peak Peak Lord today and told us Direct Transmissions to be present as well.”

As she spoke, she turned to Qiaogu: “Master, don’t waste time. Let these two little guests wander around on their own for now while we go to the meeting.”

After saying that, her figure flashed and she disappeared. In the end, she didn’t even leave a name.

The three fell silent for a moment. Qiaogu’s expression was somewhat helpless as he said, “That one is Shizun’s youngest disciple, named Chen Xin.”

“Ever since she entered the sect, she has been obsessed with the Dan Dao, and is not good at dealing with people or reading the room. Shidi and Shimei, please don’t take offense.”

Gu Ze was also somewhat surprised at first.

Although Biluo Peak and Dan Yin Peak had almost no contact, there were only a few types of patterns on the clothes of a Personal Disciple of the Peak Master, so they should be easy to recognize.

The other party didn’t seem to realize that Li Xunmiao was a Direct Transmission, nor did she know that the one who came this time was the Acting Peak Master of Biluo Peak.

Suddenly, Gu Ze’s mind stirred as he recalled the name Chen Xin.

Wang Xiao’s youngest disciple, the last one he had taken in.

She was the Dan Yin Peak Xiu Shi who lost to Li Xunmiao in the competition and left behind an Ancient Pill Recipe.

Jiyuan! The Jiyuan has run far away. Gu Ze looked into the distance in the direction Chen Xin had disappeared.

“Ahem, Master Qiaogu, let’s not waste time and head to the meeting quickly.”

In the Meeting Hall of Dan Yin Peak, supported by Nanmu Gold Pillars, it stood above the world, towering and magnificent.

Everyone had already arrived. Aside from the two from Biluo Peak, there were several Elders in charge of Dan Yin Peak, two Direct Transmission disciples, and Immortal Lord Wang Xiao in the main seat.

Wang Xiao was not stingy in his hospitality towards the two, setting a very luxurious banquet. The White Jade Long Table in front of Gu Ze was filled with delicacies, their rich aroma whetting the appetite.

There were even some exquisite and translucent top-grade Refining Pills that were hard to find elsewhere even for a high price, yet here they were merely part of the meal.

Qiaogu and Chen Xin, as the lowest-ranking disciples here, sat in a peripheral position. When Chen Xin saw the figures of Gu Ze and the other, astonishment flashed in her eyes.

After a brief private conversation with Qiaogu, her face turned a somewhat embarrassed red.

So, these two were the ones representing Biluo Peak.

Many gazes from around were cast toward the two.

Gu Ze sat upright and formally, while Li Xunmiao also lowered her eyes, staring intently at the White Jade Long Table in front of her.

“Master, can I start eating?” Li Xunmiao said with a cold face. With so many strangers on the field, she used aloofness as her protective coloring.

But at the corner of her mouth, a drop of clear saliva had already ungracefully trickled down.