Ice Soul Grass

"This disciple dares not..."

Immediately, Chen Yan became flustered.

"I can only say, Master misjudged!"

Lin Qifeng laughed heartily.

Speaking of which, Lin Qifeng had never seemed to be dissatisfied with being a "waste," and instead had always taken pride in it.

What exactly happened back then that caused the Sect Master to expel Lin Qifeng from Kongyuan Mountain?

Chen Yan couldn't guess, nor did he dare to touch upon that topic.

"Speaking of which, I called you here today for a serious matter,"

Lin Qifeng said.

"Song Mingde's death, the killer has still not been identified. The bodies of the two disciples on duty that night have also been found..."

Following that, Lin Qifeng paused for a moment:

"One of those two disciples on duty was your friend, wasn't he?"

"Yes."

Chen Yan replied.

He felt a bit nervous, afraid that Lin Qifeng would continue to question him about the two disciples on duty and ask him to cooperate with the investigation.

Because Chen Yan didn't know them at all.

"Don't take it too much to heart. The path of cultivation is long, and separation and death are common occurrences. If anyone from Qingchan Peak comes to find you, no matter what they ask, just say you don't know and let them fuss about it themselves."

Lin Qifeng said.

It seemed that Lin Qifeng intended to adopt a hands-off attitude towards this matter.

"This disciple obeys."

Chen Yan said.

This was also the attitude Chen Yan hoped to see from Lin Qifeng at the moment.

However, Chen Yan himself absolutely could not ignore this matter, as it was very likely related to the calamity that would befall the Outer Court in three years.

"News has spread that you are my disciple. Most of the Stewards in the Outer Court know that I, an Outer Court Elder, have taken a disciple named Chen Yan. If you need any help in the future, feel free to ask them."

Lin Qifeng said.

Chen Yan knew that the only reason Lin Qifeng chose to take him as a disciple was simply because he needed a messenger between himself and Kongyuan Mountain.

In addition, there was the fact that he had become involved with Song Mingde and Qingchan Peak, which made Lin Qifeng even more eager to monitor his actions.

"The last thing is the Outer Court Grand Competition in two months."

Lin Qifeng said.

The Outer Court Grand Competition was held annually, while the Inner Sect Grand Competition was held once every three years.

The Outer Court Grand Competition was a selection mechanism for the Sect and an excellent pathway for Outer Court Disciples to enter the Inner Sect.

At that time, the three mountains and four peaks of the Empty Mountain Sect would send people to observe the disciples participating in the Outer Court Grand Competition and select suitable talents.

However, the number of disciples selected from the Outer Court to the Inner Sect each year was very few.

"You must participate, and you absolutely must not break through to the Qi Condensation Realm before the Outer Court Grand Competition ends."

Lin Qifeng said:

"After three cycles of Body Tempering Liquid, your strength will not be inferior to the vast majority of Body Tempering Realm Outer Court Disciples. After all, as your Master, I am an Outer Court Elder, and I still have some dignity to maintain."

"This disciple understands."

In Lin Qifeng's eyes, if the opponent was a Body Tempering Realm cultivator, Chen Yan would not be at a disadvantage.

After all, the high-grade Body Tempering Liquid was a resource that ordinary Outer Court Disciples could hardly access, and it had a great impact on the combat power of Body Tempering Realm cultivators.

But if Chen Yan broke through to the Qi Condensation Realm, it would be different.

However, Chen Yan's actual cultivation was at the peak of the Qi Condensation Realm.

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It was only because he possessed the Hidden Immortal Art that his cultivation appeared to be in the late stage of the Body Tempering Realm.

In past cycles, even in his first life, Chen Yan had never participated in the Outer Court Grand Competition.

Because he knew his own strengths and weaknesses.

Even when Chen Yan returned to the age of fifteen with a hundred years of cultivation, he had to conceal his cultivation and act as low-key as possible due to the "Calamity Cause."

But now, things had changed.

His current identity was a direct disciple of the Sect Master and a personal disciple of the Outer Court Elder Lin Qifeng. As Zhao Bin had said that day, he was now considered half a disciple of Kongyuan Mountain.

With the various resources of the Inner Sect, rapid progress in cultivation was understandable.

At the very least, he wouldn't easily be branded as a "Calamity Cause."

Even if Lin Qifeng only saw him as a mouthpiece and not a true disciple.

To others, however, they would still have to weigh Lin Qifeng's influence before making a move against him.

After all, you don't hit a dog without considering its owner, right?

Lin Qifeng's only request of Chen Yan was not to embarrass him during the Outer Court Grand Competition; it would be best if he could bring some honor.

Chen Yan was quite confident about this.

At the peak of the Qi Condensation Realm, even if he suppressed his strength to the late Body Tempering Realm, he could naturally crush any cultivators in the Body Tempering Realm.

After bidding farewell to Lin Qifeng, Chen Yan left the Hall of Seeking Fate.

He noticed that the gazes cast upon him from all around the street today were far more numerous than usual.

This was also quite normal.

The news of Chen Yan being taken in as a disciple by Lin Qifeng had already spread throughout the Outer Court.

After all, at this moment, Chen Yan was the only Elder's Personal Disciple in the Outer Court, and many Outer Court Disciples wanted to catch a glimpse of him.

"Senior Brother Chen!"

Just as Chen Yan was walking along the streets of the Outer Court, trying to adapt to the changes in his identity, a clear voice called out from behind him.

A youth clad in an Outer Court Daoist Robe strode towards Chen Yan.

"I am Sun Lu, greetings Senior Brother Chen!"

Stopping in front of Chen Yan, the youth bowed and said.

The youth before him appeared to be a few years older than Chen Yan.

His self-deprecation as a junior brother and his address of Chen Yan as senior brother were entirely due to his Master, Lin Qifeng.

"Hello."

Chen Yan responded calmly to this fellow disciple who likely had some ulterior motive in approaching him.

"My Master, Steward Zheng Fuyue of the Outer Court Spirit Herb Workshop, specifically sent me to congratulate you, Senior Brother Chen, on becoming the sole Elder's Personal Disciple of the Outer Court!"

The youth who called himself Sun Lu said loudly.

"I heard that Senior Brother Chen is currently still in the Body Tempering Realm. My Master has specially procured five stalks of Ice Soul Grass for you to help you reach Qi Condensation as soon as possible."

As he spoke, Sun Lu took out an exquisite wooden box from behind him and offered it to Chen Yan.

Ice Soul Grass was a spirit herb with excellent medicinal properties, helping cultivators protect their meridians and smoothly circulate True Qi.

According to the rules of the Outer Court, disciples who reached the Qi Condensation Realm or above could collect three leaves of Ice Soul Grass from the Spirit Herb Workshop each month.

On average, each stalk of Ice Soul Grass bore over twenty leaves.

It was said that Inner Sect disciples in the Qi Condensation Realm could receive one stalk of Ice Soul Grass per month.

Undeniably, this Steward Zheng Fuyue of the Spirit Herb Workshop had spared no expense in trying to get closer to Elder Lin and curry favor with the only disciple under him.

"Then I'll trouble you to thank Steward Zheng for me."

Chen Yan smiled as he accepted the wooden box containing the Ice Soul Grass from the youth.

Lin Qifeng had just told him that if he needed any help, he should feel free to ask the Stewards of the Outer Court.

Therefore, Chen Yan had no psychological burden in accepting these five stalks of Ice Soul Grass.