20demayo 91. Minghua's Invitation
91. Minghua's Invitation
Although the Beast Gathering has ended, the group still needs time to digest what they gained from it, so they will continue to stay at the Heavenly Serpent Palace for a while longer.
However, Xiao Yan did not get the leisure he deserved. Although the people of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion treated him with utmost respect because of his achievements, there was still a troublesome fellow among them.
Xu Yingwu, who also returned from the Beast Space, came to the Heavenly Serpent Mansion every day to pester Xiao Yan to learn alchemy.
Just as Xiao Yan was about to think of a way to refuse, Xu Yingwu tossed him a storage ring, saying that it contained items worth two hundred million and four hundred million gold coins respectively.
Xu Yingwu brought all 600 million gold coins that Su Zhang had bet on to Xiao Yan. Even if Xiao Yan wanted to refuse, the real gold and silver in the storage ring wouldn't allow him to refuse.
After five days of intense training in pill making under Xu Yingwu's guidance, Xiao Yan finally found a savior.
Dressed in purple, Chu Qun, who looked as beautiful as a young girl, arrived at the Heavenly Serpent Mansion and, after finding Xiao Yan, didn't waste any words.
He said to Xiao Yan, "Brother Xiao, my teacher invites you to Minghua Tower!"
Xiao Yan was also somewhat puzzled. Although Liang Mengying had indeed told him on Mount Wanshou that he could visit Minghua Tower sometime, Xiao Yan subconsciously assumed it was just Liang Mengying being polite. But now, not only had Liang Mengying sent someone to invite him, but even his own direct disciple, Chu Qun, had come to invite him, which meant things weren't so simple.
"Chu Qun, is there something you need from Sect Leader Liang?" Xiao Yan asked.
Chu Qun shrugged helplessly and said, "Brother Xiao, anyway, the teacher said that if he can't get you back, I don't need to go back. I wonder if the Heavenly Serpent Manor will provide a meal later?"
"Of course I'll take care of it!" Yang Lingyan rushed in as soon as Chu Qun finished speaking.
He put his arm around Chu Qun's shoulder and said, "Even if you want to join our Heavenly Serpent Palace, we would warmly welcome you!"
After separating from Xiao Yan, Chu Qun and Yang Lingyan spent their time together at the Ten Thousand Beasts Society, which deepened their friendship.
Upon hearing Chu Qun's words, Xiao Yan knew that this trip was probably not simple. After briefly explaining things to Xun'er, he led Chu Qun towards Minghua Tower.
Minghua Tower is also a well-known force in the Northwest Region, with its own branch in Tianlan City. Of course, due to its limited strength, it cannot compare with Tianshe Mansion.
However, Minghua Restaurant used to have a long queue of customers. If you were to ask which restaurant was the busiest these days, it would naturally be Minghua Restaurant.
Although the Heavenly Serpent Mansion achieved the greatest victory in the Ten Thousand Beasts Gathering, it was originally one of the leading forces with a complete foundation. Even if it wanted to develop, it would do so gradually.
However, Minghua Tower is different. In the process of transforming from a powerful force into a super force, it will absorb countless people, and those people who were in Minghua Tower before are people who want to take advantage of the shade of this newly grown tree.
Looking at the crowd in front of his house, Chu Qun's eyes were filled with helplessness.
Xiao Yan laughed and said, "You guys must have been quite busy these past few days!"
Chu Qun shook his head and said, "When Minghua Tower selects disciples, appearance is the most important factor, followed by talent. These past few days, I don't know how many of our fellow disciples, these opportunistic fellows, have been exhausted."
Among the people standing in front of the gate, even if there are some experts, not many of those who came because of its reputation are truly sincere. They came because of its reputation after Minghua Tower became powerful, and if Minghua Tower falls to the bottom in the future, they will be lucky if they leave without taking the opportunity to stab it in the back.
Therefore, even with the confidence to become a super power, Minghua Tower still has a lot to do.
Of course, that was not Xiao Yan's concern. Led by Chu Qun, Xiao Yan entered the area where Minghua Tower was located.
Upon entering, Xiao Yan's biggest impression was, "Wow, this is so beautiful!"
Whether male or female, even those disciples doing odd jobs, their appearances were all above average.
Those with higher cultivation levels are even more beautiful; the men are handsome, and the women are gentle and charming. Moreover, most of them possess a gentle aura that inspires affection in others.
"Minghua Tower is such a wondrous place!" Yao Lao in the ring exclaimed in amazement.
Xiao Yan couldn't help but ask, "Teacher, this Minghua Tower is quite extraordinary!"
Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, Yao Lao became interested and said, "Tell me about it!"
"They selected their disciples based on appearance, yet they've still achieved this level of success. Isn't that amazing?"
The old apothecary smiled with satisfaction: "I only just figured it out myself. There must be something special about the Minghua Tower's cultivation methods, otherwise they wouldn't be so fixated on their disciples' appearances. No top-tier power would joke about their future."
Chu Qun led Xiao Yan through the courtyard of Minghua Tower, and Xiao Yan felt that he was feasting his eyes. The decoration and architecture of Minghua Tower were exceptionally beautiful.
Indeed, Minghualou's pursuit of beauty is multifaceted.
Chu Qun led Xiao Yan to the foot of a pavilion and said to him, "Our teacher is upstairs, Brother Xiao, please go up!"
Xiao Yan asked, somewhat puzzled, "Aren't you going?"
"The teacher only told me to bring you here, and specifically instructed that you go up alone."
Xiao Yan also found it a bit strange, but considering that Yao Lao was still inside him, Liang Mengying really had no reason to deal with him.
He went straight up to the attic, and before he could even knock, the door was opened by his fighting spirit.
"Mr. Xiao Yan, please come in." Liang Mengying's voice rang out.
Xiao Yan had to admit that although he had seen many women, including beauties like Xun'er who outshone everyone else, Liang Mengying's voice was indeed the best he had ever heard. It was clear and melodious, easily leaving a deep impression.
Stepping inside, the light blue decor and fresh fragrance immediately tell you it must be the bedroom of an elegant and tidy woman.
Inside the bedroom, Liang Mengying still hadn't removed her veil. Xiao Yan had heard of this before; very few people in the Northwest Region had actually seen Liang Mengying's true face. Probably fewer than a handful. Someone had once offered an exorbitant price to see her face, but that person vanished from the Northwest Region the very next day.
Of course, Xiao Yan knew that this was more of a show, but it was enough to show how mysterious Liang Mengying was.
Xiao Yan bowed and said, "This junior, Xiao Yan, greets Sect Leader Liang!"
After all, Liang Mengying's seniority is what it is, while Xiao Yan is still a junior.
Liang Mengying had already set out tea sets on the table inside and said, "No need for formalities, please sit down! Mr. Xiao Yan has done Minghua Tower a great favor, and Minghua Tower will never forget it."
Under Liang Mengying's warm hospitality, Xiao Yan sat down and enjoyed a cup of fine tea. Even though Xiao Yan was not a tea connoisseur, he could still appreciate the charm of the tea.
After Xiao Yan finished his cup, Liang Mengying got up to pour him more tea, but what she said shocked Xiao Yan greatly!
"I implore Mr. Xiao Yan to save me!"