Rebirth of Jinxuan

Mo Chenfan carried the jade box and tiptoed back to his room in the dark. Perhaps due to nervousness, or perhaps because the night was too dark, he tripped over the threshold and almost fell. Fortunately, he reacted quickly and steadied himself, preventing the jade box from flying out of his hands.

He let out a long sigh, and by the dim light of the oil lamp, carefully poured the pills from the jade box one by one onto the clean white cloth laid out on the table. The pills glowed faintly in the dim light, reflecting Mo Chenfan's complex expression.

He carefully examined each pill, and soon found several familiar healing pills, identical to those Lu Jinxuan had given him before. His gaze finally fell on the dark red pill lying alone in the corner, emitting a peculiar fragrance.

Mo Chenfan hesitated for a moment, a few doubts creeping into his heart. This pill was so special, what exactly were its effects? Why would the princess give it to him alone?

He held the pill, and the image of Lu Jinxuan's aloof and stunning face, along with the unquestionable tone of her voice, floated into his mind. Mo Chenfan's heart gradually calmed down; since the princess had entrusted this pill to him, she must have her reasons.

Without further hesitation, he placed the dark red pill into his mouth. The pill melted instantly upon entering his mouth, transforming into a warm current that quickly flowed throughout his body. Mo Chenfan felt a powerful energy surging within him, impacting his meridians, causing him to groan involuntarily.

Mo Chenfan sat cross-legged on the bed, guiding the energy within his body according to the breathing techniques Lu Jinxuan had taught him. As night deepened, the room grew quiet, save for Mo Chenfan's increasingly rapid breathing and the occasional wisps of white mist rising from his head…

The next morning, Ai Xi got up early and tiptoed out of her room, intending to fetch water from the yard to wash up. Just as she reached the center of the yard, she was startled by the sight before her and gasped. The wooden bucket in her hand fell to the ground with a thud, splashing water everywhere.

On a stone table in the corner of the courtyard, Mo Chenfan sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, surrounded by a faint white light. What surprised him even more was that a wisp of white mist was constantly rising above Mo Chenfan's head, appearing particularly eerie in the morning sunlight.

Just then, the door creaked open, and a sleepy-eyed Lu Jinxuan walked out of the room. Seeing this, she simply smiled faintly: "It seems he has succeeded..."

"Your Highness, what... what's going on?" Ai Xi pointed at Mo Chenfan, her tone full of surprise and confusion, just like a frightened little rabbit.

Following Ai Xi's gaze, Lu Jinxuan saw that Mo Chenfan was still in the same posture as before, and the white light around him was even more dazzling than before. The white mist above his head was also getting thicker, almost enveloping his entire figure.

"Don't worry," Lu Jinxuan gently patted Ai Xi's shoulder and said calmly, "He's trying to break through to the Spirit Master level, and he should be successful soon."

"Spiritual Master? What's that?" Ai Xi tilted her head and asked with a confused look.

“A Spirit Master…” Lu Jinxuan pondered for a moment, memories of the original owner flashing through her mind, “Simply put, they are beings who are more powerful than Spirit Practitioners. As for the specific differences, you can ask him yourself when he wakes up.”

After saying that, Lu Jinxuan ignored Ai Xi and turned back to her room. A moment later, she came out with an exquisite wooden box and handed it to Ai Xi: "This contains some pills that I just refined. Come with me to town later and we'll sell them."

"Okay, okay." Ai Xi took the wooden box and carefully held it in her arms.

"By the way, don't call me Princess anymore, just call me Sister." Lu Jinxuan said casually while straightening her sleeves.

"Really? That's wonderful!" Ai Xi's big, watery eyes lit up immediately upon hearing this, and she excitedly hugged Lu Jinxuan. "Sister, you're so kind!"

Lu Jinxuan was both amused and exasperated by Ai Xi's sudden enthusiasm. She gently pushed Ai Xi away and said calmly, "Alright, it's getting late, let's go."

"Mmm!" Ai Xi nodded obediently and followed Lu Jinxuan out of the courtyard.

"Sister, let me help you with your things." Ai Xi eagerly tried to take the wooden box from Lu Jinxuan's hands.

"No need, I can do it myself." Lu Jinxuan subtly avoided Ai Xi's hand. "Can you keep an eye on the road for me so I don't get lost like last time?"

Upon hearing this, Ai Xi's face immediately turned red, and she stuck out her tongue somewhat shyly: "I understand, sister."

The two chatted and laughed all the way, and soon arrived in town. Lu Jinxuan planned to first go to the pharmacy to inquire about the price of spiritual herbs, and then find a general store to buy some small white jade bottles to store the pills.

However, just as they passed a teahouse at the edge of town, Ai Xi suddenly stopped. Pointing to the familiar figure at the teahouse entrance, she asked incredulously, "Sister, look, isn't that...?"

"That's... Brother Mo?!" Ai Xi's eyes widened in surprise, and she stammered.

Lu Jinxuan followed her gaze and saw Mo Chenfan sitting on the stone steps at the entrance of the teahouse with his eyes closed, surrounded by a faint white light.

"Sister, what's wrong with Brother Mo?" Ai Xi asked worriedly. "He looks like he's in a lot of pain."

"Don't worry," Lu Jinxuan's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile, "He's fine, he's just trying to break through to the Spirit Master level, he should be successful soon."

"Trying to reach the Spirit Master level?" Ai Xi was even more puzzled. "But I've heard the elders in the village say that Spirit Masters usually stop cultivating before the age of twelve, and it's very difficult to make breakthroughs after that. Brother Mo has only just started cultivating, how could he possibly..."

Lu Jinxuan smiled faintly and explained, "Everything in the world has its own way. What ordinary people say is just a summary based on past experience, and it is not absolute. In addition to talent, a spiritual practitioner also needs opportunity to advance. Mo Chenfan has good aptitude, and now that he has obtained this opportunity, he can naturally break through."

Ai Xi nodded as if she understood, then, as if she remembered something, she slapped her forehead and said, "Oh dear, I forgot to wake Yu Hang up! Sister, wait here for a moment, I'll be right back!"

After saying that, Ai Xi ran off like a gust of wind. Lu Jinxuan shook her head helplessly, her gaze returning to Mo Chenfan.

The white light around him grew increasingly dazzling, and the white mist above his head grew thicker. In the hazy mist, one could vaguely see a giant white dragon churning and roaring in the clouds.

"It seems it's coming soon..." Lu Jinxuan murmured to herself, a complex light flashing in her eyes. "Mo Chenfan, I hope you can seize this opportunity and not disappoint me..."

Meanwhile, at the teahouse entrance, Mo Chenfan felt a surge of heat coursing through his body, as if it were about to set him ablaze. He endured the excruciating pain, desperately trying to recall the method Lu Jinxuan had told him the night before, and began attempting to guide that heat to flow through his meridians…

Lu Jinxuan's gaze fell on Mo Chenfan, as if piercing through layers of white mist to see the changes taking place within his body. A slight smile played on her lips as she murmured, "Mo Chenfan, do you know that the reason you were able to break through to the Spirit Master level in just one night is because you took my specially made Marrow Cleansing Pill?" Lu Jinxuan's voice was low and soft, as if a gust of wind could dissipate it. "This pill not only cleanses the marrow and strengthens the body, but also enhances spiritual power, helping you break through your bottleneck."

At this moment, Mo Chenfan felt as if his body was being burned by raging fire, with waves of searing pain washing over him. He recalled the scene last night when Lu Jinxuan handed him that jet-black pill.

"Eat it." Lu Jinxuan's voice was cold and devoid of any emotion.

Mo Chenfan looked at the pill and hesitated for a moment. He knew Lu Jinxuan's abilities and that she wouldn't harm him, but he was still a little worried.

"Don't worry, you won't die," Lu Jinxuan said calmly, seemingly sensing his concern.

Mo Chenfan took a deep breath and swallowed the pill. The pill melted instantly in his mouth, and a warm current flowed through his body in an instant, followed by the burning pain he felt now.

"Hold on." Lu Jinxuan's voice seemed to come from a great distance, yet it also seemed to be right next to your ear. "Guide this power to impact your meridians."

Mo Chenfan gritted his teeth and, following Lu Jinxuan's instructions, began to guide the violent energy within his body. He felt as if his meridians were about to burst, and the excruciating pain almost made him lose consciousness. But he knew he couldn't give up; this was his only chance.

Time passed second by second, and the white light emanating from Mo Chenfan grew stronger and stronger, eventually coalescing into a dazzling pillar of light that shot into the sky. At the same time, he felt the violent energy within his body gradually subside, replaced by an unprecedentedly powerful force.

"It's done!" Mo Chenfan suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze gleaming. He felt his whole body brimming with power, as if he could shatter a mountain with a single punch.

He excitedly stood up, ran towards Lu Jinxuan, and hugged her tightly. "Jinxuan, I did it! I became a Spirit Master!"

Lu Jinxuan was startled by his sudden hug. Before she could react, she heard a roar: "You audacious human!"

Immediately afterwards, a tremendous force ripped Mo Chenfan off her and threw him away violently.

With a loud "bang!", Mo Chenfan crashed heavily against the wall.

Ai Xi stood in front of Lu Jinxuan, looking at Mo Chenfan outside the wall with a wary expression and her eyes full of hostility.

Lu Yuhang rubbed his sleepy eyes as he walked out of the house. Upon seeing this scene, his eyes widened in surprise. "Wow! Mom, Brother Mo is amazing!"

Lu Jinxuan sighed and rubbed her forehead in exasperation. What was all this nonsense?!

A rustling sound came from outside the wall, and then Mo Chenfan appeared on top of the wall. He patted the dust off his clothes, a slightly embarrassed smile on his face.