Rebirth of Jinxuan

My innocence is proven!

This is even more unjust than a furnace exploding during alchemy!

The other guests in the inn, who had been watching the commotion with their necks hunched over, now wished they could bury their heads in the ground.

Getting into trouble with the authorities is no laughing matter!

These days, higher-ranking officials can crush you, and ordinary people like them can only dare to be angry but dare not speak out.

Just then, the door to the next room creaked open.

Zhang Yuxi came out of the room. He had intended to go downstairs for a meal, but he heard a commotion next door.

Remembering that Lu Jinxuan and her son were refining medicine, he felt a vague sense of unease and walked towards Lu Jinxuan's room.

Inside the room, seeing the officials about to arrest her, Lu Jinxuan, quick-witted, shouted, "Sir, wait! There must be some misunderstanding! We are alchemists, and these herbs are for making life-saving pills!"

The official clearly didn't believe him, and scoffed, "Alchemists? I think you're more like frauds! What era are we living in? Alchemy? I think you're making poison!"

Lu Jinxuan cursed inwardly: Is this official blind?

This is authentic alchemy!

Back in the day... cough cough, back in the day she was the heir to a family of doctors in modern times!

"Sir, we really are alchemists! My son is even a student at the Martial Arts Academy!" Lu Jinxuan quickly pulled Lu Yuhang in front of her, trying to increase credibility.

Lu Yuhang's face flushed red, and he weakly added, "My...my mother is really an alchemist, she's very skilled!"

The officers glanced at them dismissively, completely unmoved: "Martial Arts Academy students? Who knows if they're even real! Enough talk, come with us!"

Just as tensions were rising, a knocking sound suddenly rang out on the door.

Zhang Yuxi stood outside the door, his brows slightly furrowed, and asked, "What's going on?" The officer in charge turned around impatiently and shouted, "Who is it? What are you knocking for! You're delaying my arrest of the criminal!" He was about to send someone to open the door when the door opened by itself, and a tall, handsome man stood in the doorway, his phoenix eyes cold as knives as he scanned the crowd.

Zhang Yuxi wanted to ask what had happened, but then she smelled a burnt smell.

He suddenly remembered that Lu Jinxuan and her son were making medicine!

This sudden commotion could very well affect the medicine-making process!

Upon realizing this, his heart tightened.

Sure enough, almost at the same time, a muffled sound came from inside the room, and with a "bang," the alchemy furnace in front of Lu Yuhang exploded!

Fortunately, the explosion was not very powerful; the medicinal herbs inside were burned to ashes, and a pungent, burnt smell instantly filled the air.

Lu Yuhang's face turned pale, his lips trembled, and his eyes instantly filled with tears.

He had been preparing this batch of pills for a long time, and it was almost finished, but because of this sudden interruption, all his efforts were in vain!

He pouted, looking aggrieved, and then burst into tears: "My pills... my pills..."

Lu Jinxuan was also dumbfounded.

These were the medicinal herbs she had painstakingly gathered, and they're just gone like that?

That brat, he messed things up at the crucial moment!

She was on the verge of tears, screaming in her heart: My spirit stone!

It's all gone to waste!

Upon seeing this, Zhang Yuxi secretly realized that something was wrong.

My appearance not only failed to help, but actually made things worse!

He coughed awkwardly, gave Lu Jinxuan an apologetic look, then quickly turned around, slipped away, and went back to Qian Feng's room.

He slammed the door shut, leaned against it, and gasped for breath.

What the hell is this!

Qian Feng was gnawing on a chicken leg when the noise startled him. He asked, somewhat indistinctly, "Wh...what happened? Did you see a ghost?"

Zhang Yuxi waved his hand, unable to say a word.

Outside the door, the shouts of soldiers and Lu Jinxuan's arguing could be faintly heard, mixed with Lu Yuhang's crying, creating utter chaos.

He scratched his head in frustration, silently chanting: World peace, world peace...

Suddenly, as if realizing something, he abruptly raised his head, his expression changing drastically.

Qian Feng was so startled by his sudden action that he almost choked, and asked with wide eyes, "What...what's wrong with you now?"

Zhang Yuxi did not answer, but instead took a deep breath, her face growing increasingly pale.

He muttered to himself, "This taste...is wrong..."

As soon as the leading officer stepped onto the wooden stairs to the second floor, an unusually rich spiritual energy rushed towards him. This spiritual energy was pure and domineering, carrying a faint, almost imperceptible medicinal fragrance, which made him feel a chill.

"Interesting," he stroked his chin, his previously nonchalant expression instantly turning serious. "This small place actually has such a master?" His eyes narrowed; this fluctuation of spiritual energy... could it be... an alchemist?!

Thinking of this, he immediately perked up, waved his hand, and led his men straight to Lu Jinxuan's room.

With a loud "bang!", the door was violently kicked open by the soldiers again.

"What's going on?" the leading officer asked his men.

"We caught two people with suspicious identities."

Inside, Lu Jinxuan was frantically cleaning up the mess left by the explosion, while Lu Yuhang was crying his eyes out, like a little animal that had suffered a great injustice.

"What exactly do you want?!" Lu Jinxuan shouted angrily. These soldiers were simply going too far!

The leading officer looked Lu Jinxuan up and down, noticing her simple clothes but extraordinary demeanor, which further confirmed his guess.

He said with a forced smile, "Madam, excuse me. We received a tip that a fugitive is hiding here. It's just routine business, please cooperate."

Lu Jinxuan sneered: "Fugitives? I think you're the robbers! Breaking in and destroying my pills, is this your 'routine'?"

The leading officer was intimidated by Lu Jinxuan's imposing manner, but he quickly recovered and argued forcefully, "Destroyed your pills? We didn't touch your things! This was clearly caused by your own failed pill refining, which resulted in an explosion!"

“Ha,” Lu Jinxuan glanced at him disdainfully, “You dare to do it but not admit it, what a big official’s arrogance!” She paused, her tone suddenly turning cold.

Seeing Lu Jinxuan's tough stance, the leading officer felt a little uneasy, but he refused to back down: "Otherwise what? You're not going to eat us, are you?"

Lu Jinxuan curled her lips into a cold smile and slowly uttered two words: "Try it?" A powerful spiritual energy fluctuation emanated from her body, and the air in the room seemed to freeze.

The leading officers and soldiers felt this powerful pressure, and their faces instantly turned pale, with fine beads of sweat appearing on their foreheads.

This woman... is truly amazing!

"Boss, this..." The subordinate behind him tugged at the sleeve of the leading officer with some fear.

"That's it? You dare to kick down my door?" Her tone was contemptuous, and her eyes held a hint of disdain.

Upon seeing this, Lu Yuhang jumped up excitedly, clapping his little hands loudly.

"Mother is mighty! Mother is awesome! Mother is forever the best!" He looked at Lu Jinxuan with admiration, as if he were seeing his idol.

Lu Jinxuan glanced at Lu Yuhang indifferently, a hint of a smile flashing in her eyes.

"Xiao Yuhang, calm down, this is just the beginning..." she said, turning her gaze to the door, her eyes suddenly becoming sharp.

"You broke in, destroyed my medicine, and frightened my child. How are we going to settle this score?" Lu Jinxuan crossed her arms and looked at him calmly, her tone carrying an undeniable authority.

The leading officer felt his head buzzing; this woman's aura was incredibly powerful!

The officers and soldiers looked at each other, and for a moment no one dared to refute them.

This woman was sharp-tongued and her words were barbed, leaving them defenseless.

The leading officers and soldiers were speechless, standing there dumbfounded, as if they had been struck by acupuncture.

"Since you remain silent, sir, let me calculate for you. These top-quality alchemical herbs are worth a thousand gold pieces; these meticulously crafted pills are priceless; and then there's my frightened child, and the compensation for emotional distress..." Lu Jinxuan paused, her gaze sweeping over the assembled soldiers, her tone meaningful, "Gentlemen, what do you suggest? How should we compensate?"

Lu Yuhang watched with great pleasure, almost clapping and cheering.

His mother was amazing; she subdued those arrogant soldiers with just a few words!

The leading officer's face turned pale and then red, and in the end he could only swallow his anger.

Just then, his eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had thought of something, and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips.

“My lady, I will certainly offer the compensation you requested. However…” He paused, his gaze fixed intently on Lu Jinxuan, “This matter is of great importance. I would like to ask you to come with me to meet His Majesty and explain the situation in person.”