301: Chapter 301 The Great Mist Array

Hu Nan sat upright in the main seat with a calm expression, quietly listening to the discussion without saying much.

He had come here merely to inquire about heavenly dao fragments and major events within the Sect.

Half an hour later, seeing that everyone was no longer sharing major local events, Jiang Lijuan suggested that everyone begin the trading session.

Once these words were spoken, everyone responded in turn.

Foundation Establishment Cultivators were scarce in cultivation resources, and a trading session like this was the perfect opportunity for them to exchange for what they needed and make up for their own shortcomings.

For a moment, everyone reached into their robes and took out their respective treasures, placing them on the tables. There were crystal-clear Spiritual Plants, well-sealed Medicinal Pills, as well as finely crafted low-grade Magical Artifacts and Jade Slips recording basic Cultivation Techniques—a dazzling array, with Spiritual Qi swirling about.

Some exchanged third-grade Spiritual Plants for Spirit Stones, while others traded low-grade Magical Artifacts for cultivation Medicinal Pills. They bargained with one another, and the atmosphere was incredibly lively.

Through Hu Nan's senses, Qin Changsheng swept his gaze over the treasures everyone had brought out and shook his head inwardly.

Most of these treasures were common items used by Foundation Establishment Cultivators; they were of low grade and did not include the heavenly dao fragments he urgently needed, nor was there any news regarding the qiankun token or Cultivation Techniques.

He had already concluded that there likely wouldn't be any good treasures in this trading session. It was merely a routine observation, so he planned to stand up and take his leave.

Just then, a slightly reserved voice spoke up: "Fellow Daoists, I also have a treasure that I would like to exchange."

Everyone turned their heads at the sound and saw Junior Brother Liu standing up.

Junior Brother Liu took out a palm-sized token.

The moment Qin Changsheng's gaze landed on that token through Hu Nan's senses, his mind jolted.

He only had to glance at it to recognize that this token was a qiankun token.

This qiankun token could allow him to go to the Qiankun Pavilion to study Divine Abilities.

He suppressed the excitement in his heart and summoned the Heavenly Dao Entry Intelligence.

The next instant, a line of small text appeared on his attribute panel.

[qiankun token: Special treasure. Collect four tokens to enter the Qiankun Pavilion to Cultivate Divine Abilities]

[Holder: Junior Brother Liu!]

[Location: Heavenly Sword Sect, Qingyun Tower]

[Acquired: Accidentally obtained within a certain Secret Realm]

Looking at the content, Qin Changsheng gave the order for Hu Nan to get his hands on this qiankun token.

Junior Brother Liu looked around, saw that everyone was staring at the token in his hand, and took a deep breath. "Senior Brothers, to tell you the truth, I accidentally obtained this token some time ago in an abandoned ancient Secret Realm. I do not know its specific use, only that it is certainly no ordinary object."

"Today, I would like to take this opportunity to exchange it for three thousand Spirit Stones!"

As his voice fell, the private room instantly fell into a brief silence.

Everyone stared intently at the token, their eyes full of curiosity and inquiry, yet they were also somewhat hesitant.

Although the token looked extraordinary, no one knew its specific use. Three thousand Spirit Stones was not a small sum; if they exchanged for it and it turned out to be useless, they would lose everything.

Someone couldn't help but whisper: "This token looks unique, but without knowing its use, isn't three thousand Spirit Stones too expensive?"

"Indeed, if it happens to be just an ordinary ornament, that would be a huge loss!"

"Better to wait and see if anyone knows the origin of this token."

Seeing that no one was willing to bid, Junior Brother Liu looked very embarrassed.

He had possessed this token for over two months and did not know its function either.

That was why he wanted to sell it at the Foundation Establishment Gathering for the price of three thousand Spirit Stones.

He just hadn't expected that not a single person would bid.

Junior Brother Liu took a deep breath and was just about to lower the price to two thousand five hundred Spirit Stones, hoping to sell it as quickly as possible.

Just as he was about to speak, a voice came over.

"Three thousand Spirit Stones, I'll take it."

Hearing this, everyone turned to look, their gazes focusing uniformly on Hu Nan in the main seat, their faces filled with shock and disbelief.

No one had expected that this high and mighty Golden Core Cultivator would actually trade for a token of unknown use, and furthermore, he agreed to the price of three thousand Spirit Stones without the slightest hesitation or bargaining.

Junior Brother Liu froze instantly. The awkwardness on his face solidified, and he stood there stunned, eyes wide, as if he couldn't believe his own ears.

He had originally thought that even if he lowered the price, no one might be willing to buy it. He never expected Hu Nan to make an offer, let alone agree to his asking price immediately. This sudden surprise left him unable to react for a moment.

Hu Nan did not speak any unnecessary words. He flipped his wrist slightly, and a black Storage Pouch flew out from his robes, landing steadily on the table in front of Junior Brother Liu.

The opening of the Storage Pouch was slightly ajar, and one could faintly see the lustrous gleam of Spirit Stones inside. The aura was pure; clearly, the number of Spirit Stones inside was exactly three thousand.

It took a long while for Junior Brother Liu to come back to his senses.

The shock on his face was instantly replaced by deep joy.

He hurriedly reached out to pick up the Storage Pouch from the table. With a thought, he probed it with a trace of Spiritual Qi and clearly sensed exactly three thousand Spirit Stones inside—not one more, not one less, exactly the price he had asked for.

"Tha... Thank you, Martial Uncle Hu!" Junior Brother Liu's voice trembled with excitement. He hurriedly bowed and cupped his hands toward Hu Nan, his tone extremely respectful, and the awkwardness from before was gone.

After expressing his thanks, Junior Brother Liu carefully handed the token to Hu Nan.

Hu Nan raised his hand slightly and took the token.

The Cultivators in the private room were still watching this scene with shock. Some secretly regretted not acting decisively, while others were curious about what mystery this seemingly ordinary token held that could make Hu Nan act without the slightest hesitation.

However, they did not dare to bid again.

After all, Hu Nan was a Golden Core Cultivator.

Half an hour later, the gathering came to an end.

Everyone stood up and left one after another.

...

Heavenly Sword Sect small courtyard.

It had now been a month since the Foundation Establishment Gathering.

Qin Changsheng decided to Teleport into the Yao Race's treasure vault tonight and steal all of their Spirit Stones.

As long as he had those Yao Race Spirit Stones.

Qin Changsheng's Lifebound Treasure could undergo Enhancement.

His Heavenly Dao Magical Artifact, the dongtian pearl, could also be upgraded.

However, before stealing those Spirit Stones, he still had to see where the experts of the Yao Race were.

Qin Changsheng sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion, eyes slightly closed, mind focused. A wisp of pure Divine Sense was quietly released, like an invisible thread, slowly spreading out, penetrating the barrier of the small courtyard to check on Wang Cheng's movements.

Soon, Qin Changsheng took control of Wang Cheng's perspective.

At this moment, Wang Cheng was inside the Liuhuo Hall.

Inside the great hall were also Shen Guhong, Shen Bing, Shen Hu, and a group of other Yao Race experts.

These experts were here discussing how to lure away the experts of the Heavenly Sword Sect.

Seeing that all these experts were gathered here, Qin Changsheng's eyes were filled with joy.

Since these experts were all here, there must be no one in the treasure vault.

This was the perfect time for him to steal the Spirit Stones!

Qin Changsheng made a decision immediately. Without further hesitation, he withdrew his mind and prepared to use the power of his Golden Trait.

He took a deep breath, focused his mind, and activated the Golden Trait [Teleportation] within him. A faint golden light instantly suffused his body, and a mysterious spatial power quietly surged, enveloping his form.

The [Teleportation] trait was something he had drawn in his early years. Although it had certain limitations, it could utilize spatial power to quickly arrive at places with a Teleportation Stone.

The moment he activated the trait, Qin Changsheng's Divine Sense extended once more, precisely locking onto the direction of the Yao Race's treasure vault, carefully sensing the energy fluctuations inside the vault.

In the next second, he clearly sensed a Teleportation Stone deep within the treasure vault, emitting a faint yet stable spatial fluctuation.

"Go!" Qin Changsheng let out a low shout, focused his mind, and the power of the [Teleportation] trait erupted instantly. The golden light surged, completely enveloping his form.

Inside the small courtyard, Qin Changsheng's figure dissipated quietly like smoke, leaving no trace behind, as if he had never appeared at all.

The next instant, space twisted slightly, a golden light flashed, and Qin Changsheng's figure appeared inside the Yao Race's treasure vault.

Upon landing, an aura of dense Spiritual Qi intertwined with demonic power rushed toward him. At the same time, a thick white mist instantly enveloped him. As far as his sight could reach, everything was a vast expanse of white; he could not see any scenery around him, and even the fluctuations of Spiritual Qi in the air became blurred.

Qin Changsheng's expression was calm. This was the Yao Race's top-tier Great Array, the Mist Great Array. It was rumored to be able to conceal tracks and confuse the mind; even a Golden Core Great Perfection Cultivator caught within it would lose their way.

But this mist had absolutely no effect on Qin Changsheng.

A slight smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. He focused his mind and activated the Golden Trait [Insight]. A cool aura instantly swept through his entire body, flowing along his Meridians to his Sea of Consciousness.

The next second, the thick mist before him instantly became transparent in his eyes. The core and flaws of the Formation were clear at a glance, and the illusion created by the mist was instantly pierced through, unable to confuse his mind in the slightest.

Qin Changsheng looked up and clearly saw that beneath the mist, rows of neat jade cabinets were placed, with massive amounts of Spirit Stones piled inside.

Standing in the mist, Qin Changsheng had a calm expression. His gaze swept over those abundant Spirit Stones, and without the slightest hesitation, he immediately decided to use his Heavenly Dao Trait—[Storage Space].

This [Storage Space] trait was something he had previously upgraded from a Golden Trait using heavenly dao fragments. It had long since broken through the limitations of an ordinary Golden Trait, possessing not only a vast, boundless space but also the Heaven-Defying ability to automatically absorb treasures.

As Qin Changsheng activated the Storage Space, a special Spiritual Qi burst forth from his body. The space around him twisted slightly, and an invisible, massive Storage Space quietly unfolded, covering a fifty-meter radius of the entire treasure vault.

Once the Storage Space was activated, it erupted with powerful suction, like a bottomless abyss, frantically drawing in the surrounding Spirit Stones, and a visible vortex of Spiritual Qi formed in the center of the treasure vault.