The third courtyard.
Peng Shiqi was surprised to see Chu Ning return to the alchemy room, a look of astonishment in his eyes.
He had not expected Chu Ning to be able to concoct the Youth Preserving Elixir so quickly, let alone a high-grade one.
Normally, it would take a year to refine the Youth Preserving Elixir, but Chu Ning had only spent half a year and had even produced a high-grade version. There was no need for him to undergo the fourth round of assessment, as he had already passed.
This was also why he addressed Chu Ning as "Junior Brother Chu."
His previous cold demeanor was merely because Chu Ning and the others were not yet disciples of the Mount Dan Sect. He was still quite enthusiastic towards his fellow sect brothers.
He was now pondering whether he should secretly report this situation to the Elder.
The sect had seven peaks, and the disciples each joined one of them, with competition existing between the peaks.
All peaks desired outstanding new disciples.
