The Reincarnation of the Beauty: The Concubine Doctor and the Conspiracy

Yi Chen followed the reclusive old man to learn his trade, and the days flew by, passing in the blink of an eye. From time to time, there were new and interesting things happening at home, all caused by Yi Chen tinkering with those machines, which made the ordinary days lively and exciting. It seemed that the family had really put all the troubles in the past behind them.

Unexpectedly, a few merchants arrived in town, and they didn't look like good people. They were always in a hurry, not really interested in doing business. Instead, they wandered around the town all day long, and often secretly looked at Ling Xuan's house.

Ling Xuan was quite clever. He immediately sensed something was amiss and quietly asked a trusted confidant to keep an eye on the place. A few days later, the confidant came back and told him that the group was acting mysteriously, seemingly drawing a map of the town.

Ling Xuan's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly went to Yun Mengting to discuss it. Yun Mengting, whose mind was more meticulous than a needle tip, pondered for a moment and said, "Your Highness, how about I disguise myself as a herbalist and get closer to them to test their capabilities?" Ling Xuan thought this was a good idea and nodded in agreement.

So, Yun Mengting, carrying a large medicine basket filled with fresh herbs, staggered towards the inn where the merchants were staying. When she arrived at the inn lobby, the merchants were huddled together, whispering. Yun Mengting deliberately shouted at the top of her voice, "Herbs for sale, freshly picked herbs!", which immediately attracted their attention.

"Sister-in-law, your herbs look very fresh, but we are busy with business and don't want to buy them." A merchant waved his hand impatiently.

"Oh, you gentlemen look unfamiliar. Are you planning some big business that brings you to our little place? Maybe I can help you!" Yun Mengting had a smile on her face, but her eyes were never idle, staring at their expressions.

The merchants exchanged glances, exchanged a few casual words, and fell silent. Yun Mengting feigned disappointment and turned away, but she had already heard their whispers of "secret orders" and "strategies." She knew this was no simple matter, so she hurried back to tell Ling Xuan.

Just as they were worried, a massive fire suddenly broke out in the forest outside the town. The flames raged like crazy, driven by the wind and raging towards the town. The locals screamed in fear. Without a word, Ling Xuan called on the young men to put out the fire, and he himself, along with a few skilled men, rushed to the source. Upon arriving, Ling Xuan sensed something was amiss. The fire didn't seem to have been started by God, but rather by someone deliberately setting it.

While Ling Xuan was busy putting out the fire, Yun Mengting, who stayed in town, wasn't idle either. She saw the merchants taking advantage of the chaos to sneak towards the house, and immediately realized they were trying to lure the tiger away from the mountain. Without even waiting for Ling Xuan to return, she quickly dug out her hidden medicine powder and dagger and hid behind the door.

Soon, the merchants broke through the door. Yun Mengting seized the opportunity and quickly sprinkled the powder. Several people were coughing and their eyes were blurry. Yun Mengting rushed forward, put a dagger to the leader's neck, and shouted in a low voice, "Tell me! Who are you? Why are you targeting my family?"

The man was still trying to be stubborn, but Yun Mengting exerted a little force with her hands, and blood immediately appeared on his neck. He panicked and said, "It's... it's an order from the Red Flame Sect. I heard that Prince Ling knows some clues to a treasure, so the Sect Leader asked us to investigate."

Yun Mengting's heart skipped a beat when she heard this. The Red Flame Cult was notorious in the martial arts world, known for its wicked deeds. She pressed them about the treasure, but they just shook their heads, saying that was all they knew. Meanwhile, Ling Xuan, having put out the fire, hurried back. After hearing Yun Mengting's story, he realized they had gotten into a serious mess.

To prevent the Chiyan Cult's subsequent retaliation, Ling Xuan decided to strike first. He quickly wrote several letters, leveraging his connections to contact officers and soldiers from surrounding prefectures, as well as old friends in the martial arts world, begging for help. He also had Yun Mengting quickly prepare a batch of sleeping pills and antidotes and distribute them to everyone. Upon hearing about the family's troubles, Yi Chen also volunteered to help, using his learned mechanical engineering to set trap after trap around the town.

A few days later, the Red Flame Cult's vast army arrived with full force. Upon entering the town, a cultist accidentally triggered a trap. With a whoosh, spikes and ropes flew out, entangling them tightly and throwing them into chaos. Then, Ling Xuan, along with the young men from the town, along with the soldiers and fellow guild masters who had rushed over, rushed out from all directions, their shouts and cries of killing ringing in the ears.

Yun Mengting was also quick to react. She climbed to a higher position and, seizing the opportunity, scattered a large amount of the drug. The poisonous fog spread instantly, and the believers inhaled it, collapsing to the ground one after another as if possessed by a demon.

The leader of the Red Flame Cult hadn't expected to encounter such a tough opponent, so he personally rushed forward to supervise the battle and started fighting with Ling Xuan. The leader's martial arts skills were really high, and as the fight went on, Ling Xuan was a little overwhelmed and even had bruises on his body.

At this critical moment, Yi Chen, with his sharp eyes, spotted the leader's vulnerability and immediately unleashed a cleverly designed box. With a snap, the lid flew open, piercing the eyes with a blindingly bright light and emitting a puff of acrid smoke. The leader instantly lost all sight. Ling Xuan seized the opportunity and stabbed the leader in the right arm. Seeing this, the crowd rushed forward, finally apprehending the Chiyan Cult's forces.

After this incident, peace returned to the town. Ling Xuan's family's reputation grew even greater, and the people grew more respectful and adored of them. However, Ling Xuan knew that the underworld was treacherous, and the court was not at peace. Only by strengthening his family and protecting this paradise could he be resilient.

So, he discussed with Yun Mengting about opening a martial arts school and a clinic in the town, passing on martial arts and medical skills to everyone so that everyone could protect themselves. Thus, after this lively protection, the Taoyuan Dream took root even deeper, and it took steady steps towards a more stable future.