Chapter 909: Chapter 909
Lin Chen looked at the box in Yu Feifei's hand and smiled, "Of course I want to know. The Flower of Life is very important to me too."
Just now, Lin Chen had also used his X-ray vision to inspect it, but to his surprise, there seemed to be some kind of barrier inside, preventing him from seeing what was in the box.
Lin Chen hadn't hidden this fact. Initially, he didn't mention it because he was concerned that Yu Feifei might mistrust him. Now that they were about to part ways, it no longer mattered.
Yu Feifei nodded and said, "This box can only be opened by the Sect Master. If you want to uncover its secrets, you'll have to become the next Sect Master."
"The next Sect Master?" Lin Chen frowned slightly.
Yu Feifei said, "My father will retire in three months and will choose the next Sect Master. If you want to learn the secrets of the Flower of Life, it depends on whether you're capable."
Yu Feifei was very impressed by Lin Chen's medical skills. She had a feeling that as long as Lin Chen tried, the position of Sect Master might very well be his.
Lin Chen sighed, "Forget it. We're friends. I don't want to compete with you for the Sect Master's position."
Yu Feifei gave a wry smile, "The position of Sect Master is always passed to men, not women. The next Sect Master will be my husband."
"What? The Sect Master's perks are that good?" Lin Chen froze in shock.
Yu Feifei nodded and said, "Lin Chen, I like you very much. If you want me to be your woman, then come to the Medicine Sect. I hope you won't disappoint me."
With that, Yu Feifei's figure flickered and disappeared into the forest.
Medicine Sect Sect Master!
Lin Chen paused for a moment, then a wry smile appeared at the corner of his lips, "Looks like it's going to be a hassle. Medicine Sect, alright, I'll go."
Back at the villa, Lin Chen took out the Pill Furnace.
Unexpectedly, what had started as a favor for Ah Shi had ended up with such a significant discovery.
Lin Chen took out the cauldron and examined it. This cauldron was quite strange. Despite his strength, he couldn't manage to open the lid.
"Xiaoshuai, how do I open this cauldron?" After struggling for half a day without success, Lin Chen had to ask Xiaoshuai for help.
Xiaoshuai laughed, "Stupid master, this is a Spiritual Artifact. If anyone could use it effortlessly, would it still be called a Spiritual Artifact?"
Still confused, Lin Chen waited for Xiaoshuai to explain further.
Xiaoshuai continued, "Master, all things in this world contain Spiritual Energy. Regarding this cauldron, the material itself is made from millennium black iron formed by gathering heaven and earth's spiritual stones. During the alchemy process, it absorbed large quantities of Spiritual Energy and developed sentience, hence called a Spiritual Artifact."
"Spiritual Artifacts are fundamentally different from ordinary tools. For instance, when refining pills, an alchemist using a regular tool can only produce inferior-grade pills. But if they use a Spiritual Artifact, they have a much higher chance of creating medium or even high-grade pills. Also, the success rate of Spiritual Artifacts is immensely higher compared to regular tools."
"I see, but this doesn't seem too useful for me. I could refine pills using a rice cooker," Lin Chen said indifferently.
"Master, the reason you're able to refine pills using a rice cooker is that the pill grades are too low. If you were to refine Immortal Pills in the future, you'd realize the importance of a Spiritual Artifact," Xiaoshuai said.
So that's how it works. This really does seem like a valuable item.
Xiaoshuai looked speechless, "Master, you've hit the jackpot. Spiritual Artifacts are extremely rare in this world. Even in those hidden sects, the number of Spiritual Artifacts they possess is minimal, and they are often treated as prized treasures."
Lin Chen nodded, "So how do I use it?"
Xiaoshuai replied, "You just need to drip your essence blood into the Spiritual Artifact for it to recognize you as its master. Once you've bonded with it, you'll be able to control it freely."
"Is it really that magical?" Lin Chen couldn't wait to prick his finger and let a drop of essence blood fall onto the Spiritual Artifact. As soon as the blood touched it, a flash of spiritual light appeared on the Pill Furnace, and the seal broke instantly. Lin Chen felt as though his consciousness and the Pill Furnace had merged together.
With just a thought, Lin Chen saw the lid of the Pill Furnace automatically lift, releasing waves of rich Spiritual Energy.
Through his bond with the Pill Furnace, Lin Chen learned its name: Bagua Qiankun Furnace.
The Bagua Qiankun Furnace is capable of extracting Spiritual Energy from all things. Using the principles of Bagua, it adjusts the extraction according to the characteristics of the pills being refined.
This is definitely a treasure. If he used this Pill Furnace in the future, the grade of his medicine would surely increase by several levels.
The most fascinating aspect for Lin Chen was that the Pill Furnace's size could be controlled according to his thoughts, making it extremely convenient.
With a satisfied smile, Lin Chen stored the Pill Furnace in the Tianyan Space. Three months from now, he'd head to the Medicine Sect to compete for the Sect Master's position. This Pill Furnace would undoubtedly be a powerful asset.
Checking the time, Lin Chen drove straight to the basketball court.
Today was the finals for Huaxia University's women's basketball team. Lin Chen would also face his last opponent, Shushan Women's Basketball Team.
On the way, Xiaoshuai provided information about the Shushan team.
The Shushan Women's Basketball Team was the dark horse of the tournament. A little-known second-tier college team had unexpectedly made it all the way to the finals against Huaxia University's team—a historic first.
Of course, their strength was primarily due to several key players on the team being martial artists from Shushan, all at the Yunhai Realm, with an exceptional grasp of Formation techniques.
The Shushan Women's team hadn't faced much resistance throughout the tournament, usually eliminating any suspense after the first two quarters. Their strength was undeniable.
"This match is definitely going to be a tough battle!" Lin Chen thought to himself.
As soon as Lin Chen drove into the parking lot, he suddenly slammed the brakes hard.
Standing in front of his car was Bai Xue, the coach of the Tianshan Women's Basketball Team.
Lin Chen rolled down the window and said with a helpless expression, "Senior Bai Xue, you're not planning to extort me, are you? I'm just a poor guy. If someone as stunning as you gets hit, I can't afford the compensation."
Bai Xue snorted coldly, opened the car door, and got into Lin Chen's car.
"Huh? What's going on?"
Lin Chen stared at Bai Xue with a shy look.
"Senior Bai Xue, although I know I have the appeal of a fresh young face, if we're going to do something like car shaking, we should at least park in a secluded area first."
"Get lost! Who wants to do that with you!" Bai Xue roared angrily.
Lin Chen looked at Bai Xue in confusion, "Then what's the meaning of this, Senior?"
Bai Xue said coldly, "I'm here to help you defeat the Shushan Women's Basketball Team."
Lin Chen finally understood, "Senior, what kind of grudge do you have against Shushan's coach for you to want me to defeat them so badly?"
"Hmph, our issues are none of your business. You just need to beat them for me," Bai Xue snorted.
Lin Chen nodded, "Don't worry, I'll do my best."
Bai Xue glanced at Lin Chen and suddenly asked, "You have a deep understanding of Formation techniques, don't you?"
Lin Chen smiled, "I know a little bit."
Bai Xue rolled her eyes at Lin Chen. The two had crossed paths in a previous match, and Lin Chen's mastery of Formation techniques was far beyond "knowing a little bit."
Bai Xue didn't dwell on it. She said casually, "Lin Chen, I'll teach you a Formation technique. This is a secret Formation passed down at Tianshan. Although it's incomplete, if you can unleash its full potential, defeating that old hag from Shushan won't be a problem!"