300: Chapter 300 The Master of Qingyun Tower

One quarter of an hour later, Shen Guhong led everyone out of the treasury.

At this moment, Shen Guhong, Shen Bing, Shen Hu, and many Yao Race experts were not worried about the Spirit Stones in the treasury at all.

After all, there was a Golden Core Cultivator outside the treasury.

Inside the treasury, there was their Yao Race's Mist Great Array.

In Shen Guhong's view, it was impossible for anyone in the Southern Region Cultivation World to enter their Yao Race treasury and steal Spirit Stones.

Far away in the small courtyard, Qin Changsheng did not act directly.

After all, Wang Cheng and the others had just come out of the treasury.

If he acted immediately, Shen Guhong and the other Yao Race experts would definitely suspect Wang Cheng.

After a month had passed, if the Spirit Stones in the treasury were missing, even if Shen Guhong, Shen Bing, and others were suspicious, they wouldn't be able to pin it on Wang Cheng.

...

Heavenly Sword Sect.

Qingyun Tower.

Qin Changsheng once again controlled Hu Nan to arrive here.

Qin Changsheng had Hu Nan come here to inquire about major events in the Cultivation World recently.

To see if there was any news about the heavenly dao fragment.

Many Heavenly Sword Sect Cultivators saw Hu Nan arrive and stopped one after another to bow to Hu Nan.

Hu Nan only nodded and walked inside.

Hu Nan had just reached the entrance when he saw the shopkeeper hurrying over.

He walked quickly to Hu Nan, and without waiting for Hu Nan to speak, he said: "Greetings, Martial Uncle Hu!"

Without waiting for Hu Nan to speak, the middle-aged man added: "Martial Uncle Hu, my tower owner invites you in for a chat!"

Looking at the shopkeeper standing not far away, Qin Changsheng was also a bit surprised.

He had been coming to this Qingyun Tower for decades and had never seen the Qingyun Tower owner, nor did he expect the Qingyun Tower owner to invite him personally just after he achieved Core Formation.

"Lead the way!" Hu Nan said.

The shopkeeper led Hu Nan through the winding corridor to a room in the backyard, gently raised his hand, knocked on the door, and said respectfully: "Tower Owner, Martial Uncle Hu has arrived."

"Come in." A gentle voice came from inside the private room.

The shopkeeper quickly pushed the door open and gestured to Hu Nan: "Martial Uncle Hu, please come in."

Hu Nan nodded slightly and stepped into the private room.

The private room was elegantly furnished, with tables and chairs made of top-quality sandalwood, and exquisite tea sets and spiritual fruits placed on the table.

On the seat in the center of the private room sat a stunningly beautiful woman in red.

This person was the owner of Qingyun Tower, Shen Shuying.

Seeing Hu Nan enter, Shen Shuying quickly stood up, bowed and cupped her hands to Hu Nan: "Fellow Daoist Hu, it is an honor to have you here. Please, have a seat!"

"Greetings, Tower Owner!" Hu Nan cupped his hands.

At this moment, far away in the small courtyard, Qin Changsheng was also a bit surprised.

He had not expected the owner of Qingyun Tower to be a stunningly beautiful woman.

Moreover, this woman's cultivation seemed to have already reached Core Formation.

What surprised Qin Changsheng even more was that he had been in the Sect for over thirty years and had never heard of this woman.

"Fellow Daoist Hu, please don't be so formal, sit down!" Shen Shuying said, pointing to the chair not far away.

After Hu Nan sat down, Shen Shuying spoke: "My name is Shen Shuying, and I am the owner of Qingyun Tower!"

The moment he heard the name Shen Shuying, Qin Changsheng, far away in the small courtyard, frowned slightly.

Because he knew that many high-level members of the Yao Race had the surname Shen.

Shen Guhong, Shen Bing, and Shen Hu all had the surname Shen.

"Greetings, Tower Owner Shen!" Hu Nan cupped his hands.

"Fellow Daoist Hu, to have successfully achieved a Core Formation Breakthrough at such a young age, you are truly promising and admirable!" Shen Shuying said while pouring a cup of tea for Hu Nan.

Hu Nan's expression was indifferent as he slightly cupped his hands in response: "Tower Owner, you are too kind; it was merely a lucky Breakthrough."

Shen Shuying smiled, turned to the side, and gestured to the seat at the table: "Fellow Daoist Hu, try this cloud mist Spiritual Tea unique to my Qingyun Tower. It is brewed with spiritual spring water from the back mountain, which can nourish the mind and soothe spiritual energy. It is most suitable for a Cultivator who has just achieved a Core Formation Breakthrough to drink."

Hu Nan did not decline, walked slowly to the chair, and sat down with a calm demeanor.

The two exchanged some simple pleasantries. Shen Shuying first asked about Hu Nan's cultivation state after his Core Formation Breakthrough, and then mentioned some interesting things within the Heavenly Sword Sect. Her tone was friendly, without any deliberate fawning, and instead appeared very natural.

After chatting for a while, Shen Shuying took a gold-stamped invitation letter from her bosom.

"Fellow Daoist Hu, I invited you here today for this matter." Shen Shuying handed the invitation letter to Hu Nan.

"What is this invitation letter for?" Hu Nan did not take the invitation letter.

Seeing this, Shen Shuying smiled and explained: "Every three years, my Qingyun Tower hosts a Golden Core Cultivator gathering at Azure Cloud Sect."

"At the gathering, Golden Core Cultivators from various Sects will come to attend. Everyone will exchange cultivation insights, and occasionally there will be treasure trades. It is a rare opportunity for communication among Golden Core Cultivators in the Southern Region."

After a pause, Shen Shuying added: "Now that Fellow Daoist Hu is a Golden Core Cultivator, I am inviting you to attend next year's Golden Core gathering."

Hearing Shen Shuying's words, Qin Changsheng already had a plan in his mind: This Golden Core Cultivator gathering brings together Golden Core Cultivators from major Sects.

Not only can he inquire about major events in the Cultivation World, but he might also hear news about the heavenly dao fragment, and perhaps even make like-minded friends, which would be of great help to his subsequent plans.

"Very well, I will definitely attend!" Hu Nan took the invitation letter handed over by Shen Shuying.

...

Qingyun Tower.

Fourth-floor private room.

At this moment, more than twenty Cultivators were sitting in the private room.

These Cultivators were either talking in low voices or tasting Spiritual Tea, looking relaxed.

"Martial Uncle Hu is truly too amazing!"

"Who says otherwise? In less than thirty short years, he has already become a Core Formation expert!"

"If I had half of Martial Uncle Hu's talent, that would be great!"

"No wonder Martial Uncle Hu was able to take first place back then!"

Most of these people were talking about Hu Nan.

At the same time, they were also surprised by Hu Nan's sudden Core Formation.

It was also at this time that the door of the private room suddenly opened, and Hu Nan's figure walked in from outside.

Watching Hu Nan walk in, the conversation in the private room stopped abruptly. All the Cultivators looked up, their gazes focused on him in unison.

However, soon everyone stood up, one after another bowing to Hu Nan.

"Disciple greets Martial Uncle Hu!"

"Martial Uncle Hu, why have you come?"

"Congratulations to Martial Uncle Hu for successfully achieving a Core Formation Breakthrough!"

"Senior Brother Hu, you are truly a role model for our generation!"

The eyes of these people looking at Hu Nan were full of shock and envy.

In this private room, some had achieved Foundation Establishment years, or even decades, before Hu Nan.

But now, Hu Nan had become a Golden Core Cultivator first.

The difference between them was already like clouds and mud, and in their hearts, there was both awe and deep envy.

Hu Nan's expression was indifferent as his calm gaze swept across the people in the private room: "Everyone, no need for formalities. I am just here to attend the Foundation Establishment Gathering. You may all sit down."

"Thank you, Martial Uncle Hu!"

As the words fell, everyone carefully and slowly sat down, still maintaining a respectful posture, their heads slightly lowered, not daring to look directly at Hu Nan.

Hu Nan walked slowly to the main seat in the private room and sat down.

Not long after, Jiang Hui, Jiang Lijuan, Lin Hao, and others also arrived here.

Seeing Hu Nan sitting in the main seat, they were also slightly stunned.

However, soon everyone bowed to Hu Nan one after another.

At this moment, Lin Hao's face was very ugly.

After all, in Lin Hao's view, he was the most talented among those at the Foundation Establishment stage.

But now, Hu Nan had become a Golden Core Cultivator first.

And seeing Hu Nan, he still had to bow to him.

With the arrival of Jiang Hui, Jiang Lijuan, Lin Hao, and others, the Foundation Establishment Gathering also began.

Everyone also talked about this year's major events.

"In my opinion, the biggest event in the Cultivation World this year is none other than Martial Uncle Hu successfully achieving Core Formation!"

"Martial Uncle Hu's talent is truly rare to see in the entire Southern Region Cultivation World. It can be called the biggest grand event of this year!"

"That's right, that's right! Martial Uncle Hu's Core Formation is not only the glory of the Heavenly Sword Sect but also a joyous occasion for our Southern Region Cultivation World!"

"Martial Uncle Hu is not even fifty years old; he must be the youngest Golden Core Cultivator in the Southern Region!"

"And there is also the Core Formation Ceremony for Golden Core Martial Uncle Hu!"

For a time, the discussions in the private room rose and fell, and everyone unanimously agreed that the two biggest events in the Cultivation World this year were Hu Nan's successful Core Formation and the upcoming Core Formation Ceremony.