Rebirth of Jinxuan

"Your subject... has indeed met the Crown Prince." Beads of sweat dripped from Qingfeng's forehead, spreading out in a small circle on the clean floor.

Master Wei's sharp gaze was fixed on him, as if he wanted to see right through him.

"His Highness the Crown Prince did mention the Qing family, but he didn't say a word about the assassination." Qingfeng paused, his tone firm, "Your Majesty, I have absolutely no disloyalty towards His Majesty or His Highness the Crown Prince!"

Master Wei snorted coldly and paced back and forth in the hall.

"The Crown Prince was assassinated. The palace is heavily guarded, yet the assassin was able to enter and exit freely and escape unscathed... This assassin is probably no ordinary person." He suddenly stopped and glanced at everyone in the hall. "I've heard that there are quite a few demon experts in the Alchemy Hall. If the Alchemy Hall were to carry out an assassination, wouldn't it be incredibly easy to send out a demon expert skilled in stealth?"

Master Wei's words were like a thunderclap, exploding in everyone's ears.

Qingfeng's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly defended himself: "Your Majesty, the Alchemy Hall is utterly loyal to His Highness the Crown Prince and would never have such thoughts!"

Meanwhile, in the backyard of the alchemy hall, Mo Chenfan was chatting with Ai Xi, discussing the strange and unusual events that had recently occurred.

Suddenly, a graceful figure landed beside the two of them; it was Lan Yue.

"What are you talking about?" Lan Yue asked curiously.

"Just chatting." Mo Chenfan smiled. "Ai Xi is telling me about some of the customs and habits of the Moon Dwelling Demon Kingdom."

"Oh? The Moon-Dwelling Demon Kingdom?" Lan Yue raised an eyebrow, looking at Ai Xi with interest. "I've heard that the Holy Maiden of the Moon-Dwelling Demon Kingdom is skilled in alchemy. Is that true?"

Before Ai Xi could answer, Tan Tong'en rushed over, looking around: "Where's Jin Xuan? I need to talk to her."

"Holy Maiden?" Lan Yue's eyes flashed. "The Jin Xuan you mentioned, is she the Holy Maiden of the Moon-Dwelling Demon Kingdom?"

Tan Tong'en then noticed Lan Yue and nodded slightly: "May I ask who you are, young lady..."

"I am..." Lan Yue was about to speak when Ai Xi said, "The Holy Maiden went out today and has not yet returned."

Lan Yue smiled and did not ask any further questions.

During their casual conversation, Tan Tongen inadvertently mentioned Lu Jinxuan, his words filled with admiration.

Lan Yue and Ai Xi were not to be outdone, praising Lu Jinxuan's talent, their words subtly revealing a competitive spirit.

Mo Chenfan listened from the side, secretly amused.

These three people—a demon princess, a master of illusion from the Moon-Dwelling Demon Kingdom, and a genius alchemist—all held Lu Jinxuan in such high regard. It seems this woman is truly extraordinary.

Just then, Lu Jinxuan returned.

Her expression was solemn as she walked straight up to the three men and said in a low voice, "I have received news that Luo Li has changed his name to Hua Heng and will be made crown prince."

"What?!" the three exclaimed in unison, their faces filled with shock.

"How did you find out?" Tan Tongen asked eagerly.

Lu Jinxuan briefly explained the situation, and the three of them remained silent after listening.

After a long silence, Mo Chenfan broke the silence: "This matter is of great importance, we..." He paused, looked at Lan Yue and Tan Tongen, "Why don't we become sworn brothers and advance and retreat together!"

Lan Yue and Tan Tongen exchanged a glance, a resolute glint in their eyes.

"it is good!"

Tan Tongen excitedly instructed his disciples to prepare the incense table, wine, and sworn brotherhood certificate for the ceremony.

Of the three, Lan Yue was a demon and knew nothing about human sworn brotherhood ceremonies, so she looked around curiously.

Although Ai Xi was from the Moon-Dwelling Demon Kingdom, she had been traveling among humans for many years and was quite familiar with these things. She quietly explained them to Lan Yue from the side.

Mo Chenfan looked serious, as if he were performing some solemn ceremony.

The disciples quickly prepared everything. The three were arranged in order of age: Lan Yue was the oldest, followed by Tan Tongen, and Mo Chenfan was the youngest.

Just as they were about to swear a blood oath, Lan Yue suddenly withdrew her hand.

“Wait a minute,” she pointed to the bowl of wine, “this wine…why is it red?” As a demon, she was particularly sensitive to the smell of blood, and the smell of this wine made her uneasy.

Tan Tongen was taken aback and explained, "This is peach blossom wine, which symbolizes that the sworn brotherhood is as radiant as peach blossoms."

Lan Yue took a sip with some skepticism, then her expression changed drastically. "This...this wine is poisoned!"

As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked.

Ai Xi immediately stepped forward to examine it, her expression turning serious. "It is indeed poisonous, though not very potent, but enough to make someone faint."

Mo Chenfan flew into a rage, "Who dares to poison the alchemy hall?!"

Just then, Master Wei, accompanied by Qingfeng, walked over.

He spotted Lan Yue at a glance, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes.

"This young lady is..."

Qingfeng's heart tightened, and he trembled with fear, but he couldn't utter a single word.

Master Wei's expression changed drastically. He turned sharply to look at Qingfeng, his eyes filled with suspicion and anger.

Lu Jinxuan ignored Wei Qiye and continued, "This poison is probably aimed at us."

Lan Yue and Tan Tongen also realized the seriousness of the situation, and their expressions turned grim.

Mo Chenfan clenched his fists, a hint of murderous intent flashing in his eyes.

Just then, a sharp voice rang out, "How dare you..." The person who came was Xue Liang. When he saw Lu Jinxuan, he was first stunned, then his face was filled with a fawning smile, "Ah, so it's Madam Lu, my apologies for not recognizing you..."