Rebirth of Jinxuan

After returning to her room, Qingyuan closed the door tightly and set up a barrier inside.

Tu Yu and Ai Xi also took their positions and became alert.

Seeing their tense expressions, Lu Yuhang asked, somewhat puzzled, "Sister Qingyuan, what's wrong with you?"

Qingyuan patted his head and said softly, "It's alright, young master, it's just for safety reasons."

Meanwhile, Lu Jinxuan was concentrating on refining pills in her room.

The fire in the stove was blazing, and the aroma of medicine filled the entire room.

She was oblivious to the hustle and bustle outside, as if everything outside had nothing to do with her.

The demons lurking around the Lu family also concealed their presence and acted discreetly. Gradually, the people stopped being as fearful as before and started to avoid the Lu family.

In the city, rumors about the Lu family intensified, with more and more versions emerging.

Some say the Lu family are a demon clan hidden among humans, possessing powerful magic; others say they possess some mysterious secret art that can bring the dead back to life; still others say the Lu family are chosen ones, shouldering the mission of saving the world... Various versions of rumors intertwine, becoming more and more mysterious, attracting more and more curious eyes, and many people try every means to uncover the secrets of the Lu family.

Inside the martial arts hall, the head of the Jing Hall summoned Luo Wenxu, Luo Xishuo, and Luo Li together.

"Have you made any new discoveries regarding the Lu family?" he asked in a deep voice.

Luo Wenxu shook his head. "Reporting to the Hall Master, the Lu family has been keeping a very low profile lately, and we haven't noticed anything unusual."

Luo Xishuo and Luo Li both said they had not gained anything.

The head of Jingtang frowned. "Is the Lu family really related to the demon race? Continue to send people to keep an eye on them, and report any suspicious activity immediately." The Luo brothers accepted the order and left, each with their own plans.

They did not want to completely obey the Martial Hall; the Luo family also had their own plans.

In the backyard of Renhe Pharmacy, Mo Chenfan was sorting medicinal herbs.

He would occasionally look up in the direction of Lu Jinxuan's room, his eyes filled with worry.

He knew that Lu Jinxuan had been in seclusion refining pills recently and did not want to be disturbed, but he still felt uneasy and had a feeling that something was about to happen.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yuxi, the Dark Protector, and Ai Xi were also secretly observing the humans' every move.

"It seems that humanity's suspicions about the Lu family are growing deeper," Zhang Yuxi said in a deep voice.

The Dark Protector nodded. "We must find out the humans' intentions as soon as possible and not let them harm the Holy Maiden."

Ai Xi said, "We also need to keep a close eye on Tu Yu; her recent behavior has been somewhat unusual."

Tu Yu was sitting in the lobby of Renhe Pharmacy, idly fiddling with the teacup in her hand.

She wore a bright red dress today, which made her skin look even whiter than snow and her appearance even more alluring.

“Young lady, your illness…” Old Qian stroked his beard, looked at Tu Yu, and hesitated to speak.

Tu Yu smiled gently, "Dr. Qian, don't pretend, I know what you want to ask." She leaned closer to Dr. Qian and whispered, "The Lu family..."

Tu Yu chuckled softly, her eyes sparkling with captivating charm.

"I'm also very curious about the Lu family's affairs." She lowered her voice mysteriously, which only made Old Qian more confused.

Tu Yu came to Renhe Pharmacy to see patients every day. Her clothes and appearance were all in the unique style of the demon race, bold and gorgeous. Her words and deeds were also very different from the folk customs of Qingshui Town. She quickly became the topic of conversation among the townspeople.

Surprisingly, Renhe Pharmacy's business actually improved.

Many people used the pretext of seeking medical treatment to actually try to find out about the Lu family from Tu Yu, while others wanted to catch a glimpse of this "extraordinary woman."

Inside the martial arts hall, the head of the Jing Hall paced back and forth, his face grim.

"Those three Luo lads didn't find out anything at all!" He slammed his hand on the table. "They were clearly just trying to fool me!"

The head of Jingtang knew that the Luo family and the Lu family had a close relationship, and that the Luo family must know something.

He summoned his trusted aide and said, "Go and tell the Luo brothers that if they are willing to reveal any useful information about the Lu family, the Martial Hall is willing to provide a century-old spiritual herb in exchange."

At the Luo family mansion, Luo Wenxu, Luo Xishuo, and Luo Li were sitting together, discussing countermeasures.

“The Martial Hall is trying to use us,” Luo Xishuo sneered. “They can’t find out the Lu family’s background themselves, so they want us to be their scapegoats.”

Luo Li nodded in agreement: "Big brother is right, we can't be easily fooled."

Luo Wenxu pondered for a moment, "The century-old elixir is indeed tempting, but we can't afford to offend the Lu family. Let's stall for time and see what else the Martial Hall does before making a decision." He paused, then added, "Also, send someone to keep a close eye on Renhe Pharmacy."

Inside Renhe Pharmacy, Tu Yu was chatting with Old Qian when suddenly a figure appeared at the door.

The newcomer was wearing a black cloak with the brim of his hat pulled low, obscuring his face.

He walked straight to the counter, his voice hoarse and low: "Dr. Qian, I... am not feeling well..." Tu Yu's gaze fell on this person, her eyes changed slightly, and the fingers holding the teacup unconsciously tightened.

Lu Jinxuan walked out of the backyard and happened to see this scene, her heart sinking suddenly.

Tu Yu's gaze was fixed on the man in black, and a barely perceptible tension filled the air.

Lu Jinxuan's heart skipped a beat; this person's figure bore a striking resemblance to Luo Wu of the Luo family.

Luo Wu is the strategist of the demon-hunting team. He is treacherous and cunning, and his presence here is no accident.

The man in black coughed a few times, his voice hoarse: "Dr. Qian, I... have a tightness in my chest and difficulty breathing..." He tremblingly stretched out his hand, revealing strange black patterns on the back of his hand, like tiny venomous snakes winding and crawling under his skin.

Lu Jinxuan was shocked; these were clearly symptoms of poisoning she had given her!

This poison was created by her; it is colorless and odorless, and its toxicity develops slowly, eventually eroding the heart and causing death.

She had given the poison to Luo Wu during the battle, but why would Luo Wu come to Renhe Pharmacy?

"This...guest, please come this way." Tu Yu's voice trembled slightly, and she subtly led the man in black into the inner room for treatment.

Lu Jinxuan walked to Mo Chenfan's side and whispered her doubts to him.

Mo Chenfan pondered for a moment and said, "We need to proceed with caution." He paused, then added, "Why don't we turn the tables and see what his true purpose is?"

Tu Yu came out from the inner room, her face grave. "He was indeed poisoned by your own creation. He needs to take the antidote for a long time to control the toxicity."

Lu Jinxuan feigned surprise: "This poison is so rare, how did he get infected?"

Tu Yu shook her head: "He said he ate it by mistake, but I don't know the specifics."

Lu Jinxuan observed Tu Yu's expression discreetly, her doubts deepening.

Just then, a burst of laughter came from the backyard. Ayu and Momo had come to play with Lu Yuhang, and the three children chased and played in the yard, their laughter filling the air.

Meanwhile, in a secluded grove, Zhang Yuxi and the Dark Protector were closely watching the movements in Qingshui Town.

"Aixi sent word that humans will hold two large gatherings in three months: a martial arts tournament and a merchants' gathering." Aixi, a master of illusion magic from the Thousand Feather Clan, has been lurking in the human world for many years.

Zhang Yuxi frowned: "The timing of the two gatherings is so close together, which is probably not a good thing."

The Dark Protector said in a deep voice, "Your Highness, should we make preparations in advance?"

Zhang Yuxi's gaze was deep as he looked towards Qingshui Town. "Let's wait and see."

At Renhe Pharmacy, Tu Yu saw off the man in black.