Rebirth of Jinxuan

"Yu Hang!" Lu Jinxuan exclaimed and was about to rush towards the tall building.

Zhang Yuxi reacted quickly and grabbed her, "Wait! Look carefully, there are other people with Yu Hang."

Lu Jinxuan then noticed that there was indeed another figure next to Lu Yuhang.

The child was thin and simply dressed, and was gazing with Lu Yuhang in the direction where the demonic energy was surging.

Upon closer inspection, it was none other than Qian Feng.

The two seemed to be talking about something. Lu Yuhang would occasionally point in the direction of the surging demonic energy, while Qian Feng listened attentively and nodded from time to time.

They didn't seem to be in any danger; rather, they seemed to be... observing?

"Mother!" Lu Yuhang, with his sharp eyes, spotted Lu Jinxuan in the crowd and immediately waved his little hand and called out.

Qian Feng also turned his head and nodded politely when he saw Lu Jinxuan and Zhang Yuxi.

Lu Jinxuan's heart finally calmed down a little. She took a deep breath and tried to calm her flustered emotions.

"Qingyuan created the commotion to cover for us," Lu Yuhang's clear voice came through, tinged with worry. "She drew away the pursuers, allowing us to escape safely."

Hearing this, Lu Jinxuan felt a mix of emotions.

“Shadow Demons are best at stealth and escape,” Zhang Yuxi said casually from the side. “She can handle this little situation.”

"You make it sound so easy!" Lu Jinxuan glared at him fiercely. "Qingyuan was in danger because of us, and you still have the nerve to make sarcastic remarks!"

Zhang Yuxi shrugged helplessly. "I'm just telling the truth. Besides, with Qingyuan's abilities, those pursuers can't do anything to her."

"That won't do!" Lu Jinxuan's attitude was unusually firm. "You must go and bring Qingyuan back! Otherwise..."

"Otherwise what?" Zhang Yuxi raised an eyebrow with interest, a hint of mockery flashing in her eyes.

Lu Jinxuan gritted her teeth, her tone carrying a hint of threat: "Otherwise, I will take Yuhang back to the Moon Dwelling Demon Kingdom and never come back!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuxi's smile froze instantly.

He was silent for a moment, then finally relented, "Alright, alright, I'll go. But you have to promise me that after I bring Qingyuan back, you'll obediently come back with me..." He paused, not finishing his sentence, but giving Lu Jinxuan a meaningful look.

Lu Jinxuan ignored his words and just stared at him intently, waiting for his action.

Zhang Yuxi sighed helplessly and turned to walk towards the direction where the demonic energy was surging.

Lu Jinxuan was relieved and went to find Lu Yuhang and Qian Feng. Holding Lu Yuhang's hand, Lu Jinxuan, Mo Chenfan, and Qian Feng walked towards the city gate together.

Once they entered the city, they found a guesthouse that looked fairly clean and settled in.

Mo Chenfan stepped forward to register, skillfully pulling out a badge engraved with a demon-hunting pattern from his pocket. "We're from the demon-hunting team; we got separated from our companions."

The waiter took the badge, examined it carefully, and then enthusiastically handed it back to Mo Chenfan. "So you're a demon hunter! My apologies! Things haven't been peaceful in the city lately, so you'd better be careful."

"Oh? What happened?" Mo Chenfan asked casually.

The waiter lowered his voice and said mysteriously, "I heard that the three major tournaments are about to begin. Experts from the Kyoto Empire are gathering there, and all sorts of extraordinary people have rushed over. Our little town has also seen a lot of unfamiliar faces lately, all sorts of people, so we have to be careful!"

"Three major conferences?" Mo Chenfan's interest was piqued. "What conferences are they?"

"The Alchemist Tournament, the Demon Hunter Tournament, and the Spirit Cultivator Tournament!" The waiter exclaimed excitedly. "I heard the rewards this time are exceptionally generous, and even the royal family is participating! I wish I could see it for myself!"

"Demon hunter, alchemist..." Mo Chenfan murmured to himself, his eyes gleaming.

Three major conferences—this is a rare and grand event!

He turned to look at Lu Jinxuan, "Jinxuan, let's go over and take a look too!"

Ai Xi, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up, "Why don't we go to the dock and rent a boat? That would be faster."

Mo Chenfan waved his hand, "No need to rush. Let's rest in the city for one night and set off tomorrow." He paused, then added, "We can also inquire about the specifics of the three major conferences."

After settling into the room, Lu Jinxuan took Lu Yuhang to wash up.

Zhang Yuxi walked to the window, looking at the bustling crowd outside, a complex light flashing in her eyes.

He glanced back at Lu Yuhang, who was playing, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on his lips.

“Yu Hang,” he walked to Lu Yu Hang’s side, squatted down, and said gently, “Sister Qing Yuan is in a little trouble and needs your help.”

Lu Yuhang's eyes widened. "How can I help?"

Zhang Yuxi leaned close to Lu Yuhang's ear and whispered a few words.

Lu Yuhang's expression gradually became serious.

Qian Feng, who was standing to the side, heard the conversation between the two clearly. He frowned slightly, feeling somewhat uncomfortable, but dared not utter a word in rebuttal.

Zhang Yuxi stood up and patted Lu Yuhang on the shoulder, "So? Are you willing to help Sister Qingyuan?"

Lu Yuhang hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded firmly, "I'm willing!"

Zhang Yuxi smiled with satisfaction, "Good boy, you truly are my son!" He put his arm around Lu Yuhang's shoulder, his tone affectionate, "Then let's..."

“…Let’s go.” Zhang Yuxi said, and pulled Lu Yuhang to walk outside.

"Wait a moment." Lu Jinxuan came out from behind the screen, holding a clean towel in her hand, and was about to wipe Lu Yuhang's face.

"Yu Hang just washed his face, where are you going?" She keenly noticed a hint of something unusual in Zhang Yuxi's tone, her eyes filled with inquiry.

A hint of unease flashed across Zhang Yuxi's face. "Oh, I want to take Yuhang out for a walk so he can get familiar with the surroundings."

Lu Jinxuan handed the towel to Lu Yuhang, saying, "Just walk around the area near the inn, don't go too far." She emphasized "near the inn," her gaze fixed on Zhang Yuxi, as if trying to see through his thoughts.

Zhang Yuxi smiled and replied, "Of course, it's nearby." He took Lu Yuhang's hand and turned to Qian Feng, saying, "Qian Feng, you should come too. You can keep Yuhang company."

Qian Feng glanced at Lu Jinxuan, and seeing that she did not object, he nodded.

Although he had some doubts about Zhang Yuxi's actions, he dared not openly resist because of the other party's status and power.

The three of them left the inn. Zhang Yuxi casually led Lu Yuhang and Qian Feng for a stroll on the street, but in reality, she was intentionally or unintentionally heading towards the outskirts of the city.

Lu Yuhang was still young and had no idea of ​​Zhang Yuxi's intentions. He skipped and hopped along the way, full of curiosity about everything around him.

Qian Feng remained vigilant, secretly observing Zhang Yuxi's every move.

"Brother Qianfeng, look what's that?" Lu Yuhang pointed to a bustling stall ahead and shouted excitedly.

Qian Feng looked in the direction Lu Yuhang was pointing and saw that the area was surrounded by people, seemingly performing some kind of show.

He was about to speak when he noticed that Zhang Yuxi had stopped walking and was staring in one direction.

Qian Feng followed Zhang Yuxi's gaze and saw a figure flash by in the distance, moving extremely fast and disappearing into the crowd in the blink of an eye.

Although it was only for a moment, he still recognized the figure—it was Qing Yuan.

"Sister Qingyuan!" Lu Yuhang also saw the figure, called out in surprise, and was about to chase after her.

Zhang Yuxi grabbed Lu Yuhang's arm. "Yuhang, wait!" His voice carried a hint of barely perceptible anxiety.

"What's wrong?" Lu Yuhang looked at him in confusion.

Zhang Yuxi pretended to be calm and said, "Sister Qingyuan seems to have something urgent. Let's not disturb her for now and go find her after she finishes her business."

Although Lu Yuhang was somewhat disappointed, he still obediently nodded.

Looking at Zhang Yuxi's expression, Qian Feng became even more certain of his guess.

He felt that Zhang Yuxi must be hiding something from them, and Qingyuan's appearance was likely related to this matter.

Seeing that Lu Yuhang was no longer insisting, Zhang Yuxi led him and Qian Feng to continue walking forward. They turned a street corner and came to a quiet alley.

“Yu Hang, Qian Feng,” Zhang Yuxi stopped and said seriously, “What I’m about to say must be kept a secret from you. You must not tell anyone, especially your mother.” He emphasized the word “mother” and gave Lu Yu Hang a meaningful look.

Lu Yuhang and Qian Feng both nodded solemnly.

Zhang Yuxi lowered his voice and said, "Sister Qingyuan's mission is very dangerous, she needs your help..." He paused, his gaze falling on several leaping figures on the rooftops in the distance, a barely perceptible smile appearing on his lips, "It seems we need to speed things up."