A storage magical instrument?
Such items are not rare in this world. Rogue cultivators with a bit of status and standing can manage to acquire one or two if they think of a way.
However, Chen Yan still hasn't obtained one until now.
Because he doesn't have many treasures that need storing.
One is the Soul Ice Needles given to him by Lin Qifeng earlier. Up until now, apart from displaying them once during the asset verification at the Gambling Den, they have hardly been used.
The other is the Shadow Binding Rope, a Reincarnation Reward. The system-bestowed magical instrument can be stored within Chen Yan's divine consciousness, simultaneously protected by the Hidden Immortal Art, preventing anyone from discovering it.
As for spirit stones and pills, Chen Yan mostly stores them in his residence.
But Chen Yan believes he still needs to acquire a storage magical instrument.
Now that he is already the Chief Disciple of Kongyuan Mountain, he will undoubtedly obtain more rare and precious treasures in the future.
As for the present, this bottle of Yuanhua Meridian-Clearing Pills that Lin Xinyang is handing him...
"Then, I thank Senior Brother Lin for his kindness."
Chen Yan smiled, taking the small bottle of pills Lin Xinyang handed over.
There shouldn't be any problem.
Although He Furen once wanted his life, no, he probably still does now.
But he wouldn't resort to such a low-level method to harm him.
Especially when the origin of this bottle of pills could be easily traced with an investigation.
If he was truly uneasy, he could also take the pills to Martial Uncle Yue Chi for appraisal.
As the Alchemy Hall elder of Kongyuan Mountain, Yue Chi's alchemy skill far surpasses his immortal cultivation realm.
There was even one time when Yue Chi boasted to him and Senior Brother Zhao Bin that even a Grand Elder in the Surveillance Court, who specialized in the alchemical path, felt his own alchemy level was inferior to Yue Chi's.
But the credibility of that is uncertain.
Chen Yan exchanged a few more pleasantries with Li Haowen and Lin Xinyang, and then the two parties bid farewell.
There really wasn't much to say, as it was their first meeting, and they also belonged to different peaks.
To be honest, although they are all disciples of the Kongshan Sect, belonging to different peaks means that without personal connections, there is basically no interaction in daily life.
Unless it's for occasions like the sect competition, or the current Chenping Continent Dao Inquiry Assembly.
Chen Yan entered the ship's cabin.
The cabins of this enormous ferry looked as grand as a five-star hotel from Chen Yan's previous life.
Just with an ancient-style theme.
Walking down the corridor, Chen Yan passed by cabin after cabin, finally arriving in front of Room Eleven, Second Class.
He gently knocked twice on the door.
"Master."
"Come in."
Lin Qifeng's voice came from inside the room.
Then, Chen Yan pushed the door open and entered.
Kongyuan Mountain brought a total of twelve people this time: Zhong Yin, Yue Chi, three senior disciples, six outstanding disciples of this generation, and Chen Yan.
Lin Qifeng was participating under the identity of a "senior disciple."
Originally, neither Yun Yichen nor the various Peak Elders of Kongyuan Mountain had considered letting him join in on this event.
But he was just too persistent.
Every day, he would either loiter around Sect Leader Yun or pester Elder Zhong Yin.
It was a headache.
In the end, Yun Yichen was truly annoyed beyond endurance and gave him a spot, then told him to get lost.
When Elder Zhong Yin learned of Sect Leader Yun's decision, he just sighed.
"It's precisely because Master has always indulged Fifth Junior Brother that things have come to this state."
Chen Yan felt Elder Zhong Yin's words made sense.
When others are asked about their master outside, their faces beam with pride when mentioning their teacher.
Only he is filled with embarrassment.
However, apart from being a bit disgraceful, this master of his is quite competent in other aspects.
Especially in solving troubles for Chen Yan. No matter what mess it is, he can clean it up for Chen Yan.
Of course, one could also say it's Sect Leader Yun and Martial Uncle Yue Chi cleaning up Lin Qifeng's mess.
"What do you want?"
Lin Qifeng asked.
"Can't I just come to see my master for no reason?"
Chen Yan retorted.
"Cut the bullshit."
Lin Qifeng sneered.
"Speak, what's the matter?"
"Not long ago, I met Li Haowen and Lin Xinyang."
Chen Yan replied.
"Hmm, and then?"
"Lin Xinyang gave me a bottle of this, said it's Yuanhua Meridian-Clearing Pills. He said taking them in the short term can expand true energy."
"I've heard of this. Something concocted by Yuanhua Mountain's Alchemy Hall. Senior Brother brought back a few pills to study a while ago. His evaluation was that they're not very useful."
Lin Qifeng answered, looking completely unconcerned.
"But they indeed have no side effects, and the true energy expansion effect is acceptable. You can just take them."
"However, Lin Xinyang is He Furen's disciple..."
Chen Yan trailed off.
Both Lin Qifeng and Yue Chi knew about Chen Yan's experience of being attacked by two Martial Spring Realm disciples from Yuanhua Mountain a year ago.
And the person who suppressed that matter was precisely Yuanhua Mountain's He Furen.
In other words, Yuanhua Mountain's Dignity Elder He Furen absolutely could not be considered a friend.
"Don't worry."
Lin Qifeng said.
"Lin Xinyang, although his character is overly timid and won't achieve great things, he is definitely not the kind of person who would play dirty tricks behind someone's back."
He is upright and honorable.
This was also the impression Li Haowen and Lin Xinyang gave him.
"Do you know what kind of people I admire most?"
Lin Qifeng asked.
"This disciple does not know."
Chen Yan replied.
"Those who are adept at scheming and ruthless."
Lin Qifeng said.
"But the premise is they don't scheme against me, because I hate people who try to outsmart me the most."
"This disciple feels the same."
Chen Yan answered.
Who would enjoy the feeling of being schemed against?
"Do you think you are that kind of person?"
Lin Qifeng asked again.
"Which kind?"
"Adept at scheming and ruthless."
"... This disciple believes he is not."
Chen Yan stated.
"Heh."
Lin Qifeng sneered.
"You kid, you really are quite modest."
Then, Lin Qifeng fell silent for a moment before slowly speaking.
"Do you know why I chose you to be my disciple?"
"This disciple probably knows."
"Speak."
"Because Master needed a disciple, and I happened to be there."
Chen Yan replied.
Hearing this, Lin Qifeng showed a somewhat amused smile.
"You think that day, no matter who it was, I would have taken them as my disciple, right?"
"Yes."
Chen Yan affirmed.
"You're right."
Lin Qifeng nodded.
"No matter who it was that day, I would have taken them as my disciple... but, most likely, I wouldn't value them as much as I value you today."
Chen Yan remained silent.
"The reason I took you as my disciple that day wasn't just because I needed a disciple to go to Kongyuan Mountain for me."
Lin Qifeng said.
"Do you know what the other reason was?"
"This disciple would like to hear the details."
Chen Yan replied.
"Because, at that time, you looked—"
Lin Qifeng looked meaningfully at Chen Yan, pausing briefly in his tone.
"You looked as if you had already died many times."