Rebirth of Jinxuan

The burly man from the demon-hunting team hesitated for a moment, then finally shook his head. "Since Mr. Qian has said so, we naturally believe him. However, we are ordered to capture demons, so we must proceed with caution." He cupped his hands in a gesture of respect. "We apologize for disturbing you, Mr. Qian." With that, he led his group away from the Wang Family Medical Clinic.

As he watched them leave, a barely perceptible sneer appeared on Old Qian's lips. He turned and went back to the pharmacy, gently closing the door behind him.

Meanwhile, a simple carriage was slowly traveling along the official road thousands of miles away.

Inside the carriage, Lu Jinxuan was resting with her eyes closed.

Sitting next to her were Zhang Yuxi and Lu Yuhang.

"Mother, where are we going?" Lu Yuhang asked curiously.

Lu Jinxuan opened her eyes and gently stroked his head. "Go to a very far place." She originally wanted to live a peaceful life in Qingfeng Town, but fate always seemed to like to play tricks on people.

Zhang Yuxi lifted the carriage curtain and looked out at the rapidly receding scenery, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

"The Kyoto Empire is more complex than we imagined."

Outside the carriage, Ai Xi rode Xiao Wu, while Qing Yuan circled in the air with Xiao Ba, vigilantly observing the surrounding movements.

They were not moving fast, and in order to avoid attracting attention, they deliberately chose a relatively secluded road.

"Yu Xi, do you really think there's something wrong with the Kyoto Empire?" Lu Jinxuan asked.

Zhang Yuxi nodded. "My intuition tells me that the Kyoto Empire's actions are not as simple as they seem." He pulled back the carriage curtain and sat back down next to Lu Jinxuan. "This Youth Spiritual Cultivator Competition and Youth Demon Hunter Conference are probably the beginning of a conspiracy."

Lu Jinxuan frowned slightly. "A conspiracy? Who is it targeting?"

Zhang Yuxi was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Perhaps, it's aimed at our demon race."

Meanwhile, the secret protectors remaining in the Zhaoran Empire are hiding in the shadows, closely monitoring the royal family's movements.

He noticed that the emperor of the Zhaoran Empire had been frequently summoning his ministers recently, as if they were plotting something.

The Dark Protector relayed the message to Zhang Yuxi, "Be careful in everything." He felt a sense of unease, as if something major was about to happen.

Inside the carriage, Zhang Yuxi's expression turned serious after reading the message from the Dark Protector.

He handed the message to Lu Jinxuan, "It seems we must get to the Kyoto Empire as soon as possible and find out the truth."

After reading the message, Lu Jinxuan took a deep breath. "Okay." She looked out the window, her gaze resolute. "No matter what happens, I will protect Yuhang."

The carriage continued on its way, gradually disappearing into the vast night. Ai Xi suddenly pulled Xiao Wu back, looked up at the sky, and whispered, "Someone's there..."

Before Ai Xi could finish speaking, a dark figure descended from the sky and landed steadily in front of the carriage.

The newcomer was dressed in black, his face covered by a black cloth, revealing only a pair of sharp eyes.

He knelt on one knee and respectfully said to Zhang Yuxi inside the carriage, "Reporting to the Demon King, the Dark Protector has sent a message."

Zhang Yuxi lifted the carriage curtain, a glint of shrewdness flashing in her eyes. "Speak."

The man in black took a slip of paper from his pocket and handed it to Zhang Yuxi. Zhang Yuxi unfolded the paper, her brows furrowed. Seeing this, Lu Jinxuan asked with concern, "What's wrong?"

Zhang Yuxi handed the note to Lu Jinxuan and said in a deep voice, "The Kyoto Empire is going to hold a continent-wide youth spiritual cultivator competition in three months, saying it is to select talents to fight against the demon race."

Lu Jinxuan's heart sank after reading the note.

Fighting against the demon race?

That excuse is far too weak.

She looked at Zhang Yuxi, her eyes filled with worry, "Could this be a trap set for us?"

Zhang Yuxi pondered for a moment, then said, "It's too early to say, but we must be careful." He turned to the man in black, "Does the Dark Protector have any other information?"

The man in black shook his head. "No more for now."

Zhang Yuxi waved her hand, "You may leave." The man in black obeyed, and with a flash, he disappeared into the night.

At the same time, Mo Chenfan and Ai Xi also found out the news.

Disguised, they infiltrated the Luo family and learned from Luo Wu that the Kyoto Empire would be holding a continent-wide youth demon hunter tournament three months later, which would be quite large.

"The Demon Hunter Tournament?" Ai Xi returned to the carriage and told Zhang Yuxi the news she had heard. "It seems that the Kyoto Empire is serious this time."

Zhang Yuxi's expression grew increasingly solemn.

The simultaneous holding of the Spiritual Cultivator Competition and the Demon Hunter Conference is no coincidence.

He had a vague feeling that a huge conspiracy was brewing.

"The last great war was instigated by the Kyoto Empire..." Zhang Yuxi muttered to himself, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

He looked at Lu Jinxuan and said firmly, "Jinxuan, we must be prepared."

Lu Jinxuan gripped Zhang Yuxi's hand tightly, her eyes filled with determination. "No matter what happens, I will face it with you."

As night deepened, the carriage continued its journey, slowly heading towards the Kyoto Empire.

Ai Xi rode Xiao Wu ahead, leading the way, glancing back at the carriage from time to time with a wary look in her eyes.

She had a feeling that something was quietly happening... Suddenly, Xiao Wu stopped and started digging at the ground uneasily, letting out a low growl.

Ai Xi suddenly looked up, her expression changing drastically as she stared ahead. "There's an ambush..."

As soon as Ai Xi finished speaking, several dark figures darted out of the dense forest and surrounded the carriage. They were dressed in matching black outfits, wielding sharp blades, and exuding a murderous aura.

Qingyuan drew her sword and stood in front of the carriage, her eyes scanning the surrounding men in black with wariness.

Little Hachi let out a clear cry and hovered above the carriage, ready to swoop down at any moment.

Zhang Yuxi lifted the carriage curtain, coldly eyeing the men in black surrounding them, and asked in a deep voice, "Who are you people?"

One of the men in black stepped forward, a sinister smile on his face, "The one who will take your life!"

After saying that, the man in black waved his hand, and the others rushed forward and launched a fierce attack on the carriage.

Qingyuan and Xiaoba fought back fiercely, but they were outnumbered and gradually lost ground.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Yuxi leaped out and joined the battle.

His palm strikes were fierce and his moves ruthless, and he knocked down several men in black in an instant.

Lu Jinxuan also stepped out of the carriage, gathering a ball of spiritual energy in her hand, ready to provide support at any time.

During the fierce battle, Zhang Yuxi seized an opening and pressed the man in black for answers: "Who sent you?"

The man in black sneered, "You'll find out soon enough!" With that, he bit into the poison hidden in his teeth and died instantly.

Zhang Yuxi frowned, a sense of unease rising in her heart.

He returned to the carriage and said to Lu Jinxuan, "It seems we must hurry to the Kyoto Empire."

Back in the carriage, Zhang Yuxi relayed the message from the Dark Protector to Lu Jinxuan and Mo Chenfan.

“The Kyoto Empire’s hosting of the Spirit Cultivator Competition and Demon Hunter Conference is probably not what it seems,” Zhang Yuxi said in a deep voice. “The last great war was instigated by the Kyoto Empire. They have always been wary of the demon race, and this time they probably want to take action against the Moon Dwelling Demon Kingdom.”

Lu Jinxuan also realized the seriousness of the matter. "Then we should go and see the Kyoto Empire." She felt both worried and expectant.

Since arriving in this world, she has stayed in the Zhaoran Empire and has never been anywhere else.

This trip outing was a new experience for me.

Mo Chenfan held Lu Jinxuan's hand and gave her a reassuring look. "Don't worry, I will protect you."

After discussion, everyone decided to set off for the Kyoto Empire immediately. Lu Jinxuan watched the scenery rushing past the window, her heart filled with a mixture of anticipation and trepidation for the unknown.

Zhang Yuxi suddenly spoke up, "We shouldn't make a fuss about this trip to Kyoto; we should be careful." He paused, his gaze falling on Lu Yuhang, "Hang'er, this trip is dangerous, you..."

Lu Yuhang spoke first, "Father, don't worry, I've grown up and can protect Mother!"

Zhang Yuxi smiled with satisfaction and patted Lu Yuhang's head.

The carriage continued forward, speeding towards the Kyoto Empire.

Ai Xi rode Xiao Wu ahead, leading the way, glancing back at the carriage from time to time with a solemn expression.

He had a feeling that this trip to Kyoto would be an adventure full of unknowns... Qingyuan walked to Aixi's side and whispered, "Don't you think..."

"Don't you think... Qian Feng is acting a little strange?" Qing Yuan lowered her voice, her gaze drifting towards Qian Feng, who was playing with Lu Yuhang inside the carriage.

Ai Xi, riding Xiao Wu, glanced back upon hearing this and frowned slightly: "It is somewhat true. Although Old Qian meant well, Qian Feng has never been this clingy before." He recalled that before setting off, Old Qian had insisted on sending Qian Feng to them, saying that he wanted Qian Feng to get some training.

Qian Feng, on the contrary, was exceptionally enthusiastic towards Lu Yuhang, attending to his every need and showing him great care and concern.

"Could it be that the Qian family has some plans?" Qingyuan frowned.

"Let's wait and see," Ai Xi said in a deep voice. "This trip to Kyoto is fraught with danger, and we must be extremely careful."

Inside the carriage, Lu Jinxuan was whispering to Lu Yuhang. "Hang'er, on this trip to the capital, you must stay close to your mother and father at all times, understand?"

Lu Yuhang nodded obediently, "Don't worry, Mother, I will protect myself, and I will also protect you and Father!"

Lu Jinxuan smiled and patted Lu Yuhang's head, but her gaze involuntarily drifted towards Mo Chenfan outside the car.

Mo Chenfan rode his horse alongside Zhang Yuxi, the two of them talking in hushed tones.

She could feel the concern that Zhang Yuxi and Mo Chenfan had for her. This concern made her feel at ease and made her even more determined to protect the people around her.

The Dark Protector led the remaining demon clan members and quietly retreated back into the depths of the Dark Night Forest.

They were ordered to remain in the Zhaoran Empire to secretly observe the royal family's movements and be ready to deal with any emergencies.

"Guardian, are we really not going to Kyoto?" Tu Yu asked somewhat unwillingly.

The Dark Protector shook his head. "The Demon King has given orders, and we must obey. The journey to the capital is fraught with danger, so we must stay here to better protect the Demon Kingdom."

Tu Yu sighed and walked away dejectedly. He had originally planned to go to the capital with the Demon King to see the sights, but unexpectedly, he was left behind.

He touched the gold coins Lu Yuhang had secretly slipped to him in his pocket, his eyes darting around, and an idea came to him... "I'll go to town and buy some wine to cheer myself up."

The Dark Protector watched Tu Yu's departing figure, shook his head slightly, and a sense of unease welled up in his heart. He had a feeling that something was quietly happening...

Tu Yu, clutching the gold coins given to her by Lu Yuhang, hummed a little tune as she entered the town.

He found the biggest tavern in town and waved his hand grandly: "Wrap up all the wine in your shop for me!" The waiter was stunned for a moment, then beamed with joy and hurriedly told his staff to bring out all the wine.

Looking at the mountain of wine jars, Tu Yu nodded in satisfaction, and the frustration in her heart dissipated considerably.

He hired a carriage, loaded all the wine jars onto it, and wobbled his way back to the Dark Forest.

At the same time, Zhang Yuxi and Mo Chenfan were discussing Qian Lao's safety.

“That kid from the Luo family won’t dare to mess with Old Master Qian for at least three years,” Zhang Yuxi said with certainty. “He’s barely able to protect himself right now, so how could he possibly have the mind to provoke the Qian family?” Mo Chenfan nodded. Luo Wu had suffered a great loss in the last confrontation and was severely weakened. He certainly wouldn’t dare to make any rash moves in the short term.

Inside the imperial palace of the Zhaoran Empire, the emperor sat upright, listening to the reports from his secret guards.

"The Crimson Serpent Demon King has appeared?" The Emperor's tone carried a hint of surprise. "Is the news reliable?" The guard knelt on one knee and said in a deep voice, "Absolutely true! I saw it with my own eyes." The Emperor pondered for a moment and then slowly said, "Issue the order to send troops to the Dark Night Forest and capture the Crimson Serpent Demon King!" However, the royal family's actions were unusually slow, and the order to send troops was delayed, as if some concerns were holding them back.

Deep in the Dark Forest, the Dark Protector frowned as he looked at the mountain of wine jars.

"Tu Yu, why did you buy so much wine?" Tu Yu chuckled. "Guardian, I just wanted to keep everyone entertained so we could have some wine to relieve the boredom."