Rebirth of Jinxuan

A massive alchemy furnace hovered in mid-air, its surface inscribed with intricate patterns that shimmered with an eerie light under the sunlight. A commotion erupted among the crowd, with whispers rising and falling.

"This...this is a medicine refining furnace?!" An old man pointed at the enormous object in mid-air, his voice filled with shock.

"Renhe Pharmacy actually has an alchemist hidden inside?!" another young man exclaimed, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"How could that be!" someone questioned. "Maybe it's a smokescreen, a deliberate charade to sell fake medicine and scam people out of money!"

"Exactly, it might be some kind of mechanism!" A chorus of agreement rose and fell, and seeds of doubt quickly spread through the crowd.

"Look at the Luo family!" someone suddenly shouted, drawing everyone's attention.

The once-arrogant Luo family members were now all pale-faced, their eyes filled with fear. Gao Jian and Gao Yuan, the brothers, retreated repeatedly, staring intently at the alchemy furnace in mid-air, as if they had seen something terrifying.

"Big brother, this...this thing..." Gao Yuan's voice trembled slightly as he gripped Gao Jian's arm tightly, as if only in this way could he find a sense of security.

Gao Jian's face was terribly grim. He swallowed hard and said with difficulty, "The spiritual energy fluctuations emanating from this alchemy furnace are too... too powerful..."

He had never seen such a powerful alchemy furnace before; it was beyond his understanding of alchemists. Could there really be an unfathomable alchemist behind Renhe Pharmacy?

In the crowd, Ai Xi looked at the alchemy furnace in mid-air, a slight smile playing on her lips.

Mo Chenfan's gaze was fixed on the alchemy furnace, his mind in turmoil. He knew Lu Jinxuan could refine medicine, but he never imagined that she would possess such a powerful alchemy furnace.

At this moment, the alchemy furnace trembled slightly, emitting a low hum. Seeing this, everyone retreated hastily, fearing they would be affected. The Gao brothers, Gao Jian and Gao Yuan, were especially terrified, retreating repeatedly, their faces ashen.

Ai Xi glanced at the terrified looks on everyone's faces, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes. Then she looked up at the sky and murmured to herself, "It's about to begin..."

The alchemy furnace suddenly began to fall rapidly, its massive body whistling through the air as it crashed into the entrance of Renhe Pharmacy like a meteorite. A deafening roar shook the ground, sending dust billowing into the sky. The crowd screamed in terror, scattering in all directions, fearing they would be struck by the behemoth.

The furnace, now on the ground, trembled violently. The flames inside, like a raging beast, would sometimes leap several meters high, and sometimes slump, as if they might be extinguished at any moment. The furnace lid was also being pushed up and down by a powerful energy, making loud "bang" noises, as if it would be blown off at any second.

"Back off! Back off!" someone shouted from the crowd, and everyone retreated again, wishing they had more legs to escape this dangerous place.

The Luo family members were also terrified by this sudden turn of events. Gao Jian's face was deathly pale, and cold sweat poured down his forehead. He knew all too well the danger of being disturbed while refining medicine. This refining furnace was so unstable that if it were to explode, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"Let's go! Go back and report to the family head!" Gao Jian grabbed his younger brother Gao Yuan, who wanted to watch some more, and turned to leave.

Gao Yuan, however, was somewhat unwilling. He craned his neck, gazing longingly at the alchemy furnace, and said, "Brother, wait a little longer, I want to see..."

"What are you looking at! Are you out of your mind!" Gao Jian shouted angrily, forcibly dragging Gao Yuan away. "This alchemy furnace could explode at any moment. It's too dangerous for us to stay here!"

"But..." Gao Yuan wanted to say something, but Gao Jian glared at him fiercely, so he could only obediently shut his mouth and leave with him.

Ai Xi watched the panicked crowd flee, a cold smile playing on her lips. She muttered, "A bunch of country bumpkins..."

Mo Chenfan frowned, his heart filled with worry. He didn't know what Lu Jinxuan was doing, nor why the alchemy furnace was so unstable, but he had a bad feeling, as if something terrible was about to happen… He subconsciously clenched his fists, his gaze fixed on the entrance of the pharmacy, muttering to himself, "Jinxuan…"

As the dust settled and the commotion subsided, all eyes were fixed on the enormous alchemy furnace, a tense atmosphere filling the air. Suddenly, the door of the apothecary creaked open…

With a creak, the door of the pharmacy opened. Lu Jinxuan stepped out, her elegant blue dress fluttering slightly in the wind, like a fairy untouched by the world. Her expression was calm as she glanced at the still-shaken crowd before her, a faint smile playing on her lips.

She slowly raised her hands, her slender fingers gently pressing down in the air, and an invisible energy wave instantly spread out. The previously restless alchemy furnace, as if soothed by an invisible hand, gradually calmed down, and the flames inside became stable and gentle. The furnace lid stopped its undulations, firmly resting on the furnace body, no longer emitting a heart-stopping roar.

A gasp of astonishment erupted from the crowd as they stared at the unbelievable scene before them, their eyes filled with shock and awe.

"She...she actually took control of the alchemy furnace!"

"Who is this woman? She's incredibly powerful!"

"Judging from her clothes, she doesn't seem to be from Qingfeng Town..."

"Look, she's wearing an alchemist's badge on her chest! She's an alchemist!"

"My goodness! A female alchemist! That's incredibly rare!"

The crowd buzzed with discussion, their gazes towards Lu Jinxuan filled with curiosity and inquiry. In an era that revered martial prowess and alchemy, female alchemists were extremely rare, practically as rare as phoenix feathers.

The Luo family members stood frozen in place, Gao Jian and Gao Yuan especially dumbfounded, unable to believe what they were seeing. They had originally thought the alchemy furnace would explode, but unexpectedly, this woman had controlled it with ease.

Lu Jinxuan ignored the crowd's chatter. She slowly walked to the alchemy furnace, gently stroking its surface, a tender light flashing in her eyes. "Old friend, it's been a long time," she said softly, as if catching up with an old friend.

Then, she turned to face the crowd, her voice clear and melodious: "Today, I will use this alchemy furnace to refine a batch of youth-preserving pills to thank everyone for their support."

As soon as the words were spoken, the crowd erupted in excitement once more. The Youth-Preserving Pill was a priceless treasure, capable of maintaining one's youthful appearance—a coveted item for countless people.

With a gentle wave of her slender hand, Lu Jinxuan tossed precious medicinal herbs into the alchemy furnace. Flames roared within, filling the air with a delightful, intoxicating aroma.

A sharp voice suddenly rang out from the crowd: "Who is this woman? How dare she refine youth-preserving pills in Qingfeng Town!"

The speaker was Luo Zhenhai, the head of the Luo family. His face was grim, and his eyes gleamed with greed. He was well aware of the value of the Youth Preservation Pill; if he could obtain this batch of pills…

Gao Jianli, standing beside him, stepped forward and pointed at Lu Jinxuan, shouting sternly, "You audacious madman, how dare you..."

"How dare you act so recklessly here!" Gao Jian's shout was interrupted by a low hum. The furnace trembled again, and a powerful surge of spiritual energy emanated from it, causing the Luo family members to involuntarily take a few steps back, their faces pale. Ai Xi, standing beside Lu Jinxuan, clearly felt the surge of spiritual energy and sighed inwardly: Master's strength has improved considerably. Mo Chenfan, meanwhile, watched Lu Jinxuan nervously, his hands clenching unconsciously, his heart filled with both worry and anticipation.

The buzzing gradually subsided, the furnace lid slowly opened, and wisps of fragrant alchemical aroma wafted out, refreshing and invigorating. Three crystal-clear pills leaped from the leaping flames, hovering above the furnace opening, emitting a soft glow. A gasp of astonishment erupted from the crowd, many craning their necks to get a better look. The Luo family members once again retreated warily, Gao Jian's shout stuck in his throat, his eyes greedily fixed on the three pills.

Lu Jinxuan's lips curled slightly upwards as she extended her slender hand and gently beckoned, three pills falling into her palm. She displayed the pills to everyone, her voice clear and melodious: "These are Youth-Preserving Pills..." She paused, her gaze sweeping over the crowd before finally settling on Luo Tiancheng, the head of the Luo family, who had arrived shortly after. "Head of the Luo family, do you recognize this pill?"

Luo Zhenhai's expression shifted between light and dark. He naturally recognized the Youth Preservation Pill, a priceless treasure! He suppressed his greed and pretended to be calm, saying, "Youth Preservation Pill? Hmph, it's nothing but some unorthodox stuff..." Before he could finish speaking, Lu Jinxuan interrupted him.

Lu Jinxuan chuckled lightly: "Unorthodox methods? Patriarch Luo, you are mistaken. This Youth-Preserving Pill not only preserves one's youthful appearance, but also..." She deliberately dragged out the last syllable, her gaze falling on a heavily made-up woman beside Luo Zhenhai who couldn't hide her age, "...and also..."

Lu Jinxuan covered her mouth and chuckled, her gaze sweeping meaningfully over the woman before finally settling on Luo Zhenhai. "It can also prolong life and preserve youth forever."

These words immediately caused an uproar among the crowd. Most of the men scoffed, thinking it was nothing but a scam, and that spending so much money on such an illusory thing was less worthwhile than buying fertile land and beautiful houses.

The women's eyes gleamed, their breathing quickened. What woman doesn't yearn for eternal youth? Especially the aging noblewomen, their hearts were filled with longing. The woman beside Luo Tiancheng, in particular, wished she could snatch the youth-preserving elixir immediately. She tugged at Luo Zhenhai's sleeve and said sweetly, "Master, I want it..."

"Madam, please don't worry." Luo Tiancheng comforted the woman beside him, but his eyes remained fixed on the pill in Lu Jinxuan's hand, pondering whether it was genuine or not.

Lu Jinxuan took in everyone's reactions, raised a confident smile, and continued, "This Youth Preservation Pill is worth a thousand pieces of gold. Today is the first time the alchemy furnace has been opened, so I'm taking out three Youth Preservation Pills to thank everyone for their support."

"A fortune?!" A gasp rippled through the crowd, with many shaking their heads, indicating that the elixir was too expensive and they were not worthy of it.

However, the women who longed for eternal youth paid no heed to the price. They began to plead and beg their husbands, insisting on buying the youth-preserving elixir. The crowd was soon filled with the sounds of coquettish pouting and haggling.

Mo Chenfan stood on the outskirts of the crowd, his brows furrowed. He knew Lu Jinxuan's alchemy skills were superb, and this Youth Preservation Pill was definitely genuine. However, he felt a vague unease. Qingfeng Town was currently a melting pot of all sorts of people, and Lu Jinxuan's high-profile sale of pills might attract unnecessary trouble. He was about to step forward to offer some advice when he saw Lu Jinxuan put away the pills and turn her gaze to the Luo family members.

“Patriarch Luo,” Lu Jinxuan’s voice was cold and clear, carrying an undeniable air of authority, “I do not wish to pursue today’s matter further. But…” She paused, her gaze falling on the towering alchemy furnace, “Patriarch Luo, you must have witnessed its power.” She smiled slightly, but her smile carried a hint of coldness, “I hope Patriarch Luo will take heed.”