Rebirth of Jinxuan

A series of firm, powerful footsteps approached from afar, breaking the brief tranquility of the inn.

A squad of soldiers in neat armor marched with well-trained steps and came straight to Lu Jinxuan and the others. The thin man at the head clasped his hands in a salute and said, "Madam Lu, please."

Lu Yuhang stared wide-eyed at the soldiers, then at Lu Jinxuan, looking completely bewildered.

What's the situation?

Lu Jinxuan, on the other hand, remained calm, as if she had expected it all along.

She nodded slightly: "Lead the way." Turning to Zhang Yuxi, she said, "You stay here to take care of Xiao Wu and Xiao Ba. I'll be back soon."

Zhang Yuxi pouted somewhat reluctantly, "Fine, I'll wait for you here." His silver hair was too conspicuous, making it inconvenient for him to follow.

Qian Feng looked at Lu Jinxuan, then at Lu Yuhang, his heart filled with conflicting emotions.

Finally, he gritted his teeth, cupped his hands to Lu Jinxuan, and said, "Aunt Lu, I want to..."

“Go if you want,” Lu Jinxuan said with a smile, seeing through his thoughts at a glance. “Just stay with Yu Hang and don’t cause any trouble.” Upon hearing this, Qian Feng immediately beamed and followed Lu Yu Hang around like a puppy, practically wagging his tail.

Lu Jinxuan instructed the soldiers to move her alchemy furnace from Renhe Pharmacy before setting off with Lu Yuhang, Mo Chenfan, and Qian Feng in a grand procession.

The palace is magnificent and imposing, with carved beams and painted rafters.

Upon arriving at the palace gate, a man in official robes, with a fair complexion and a small mustache, had been waiting for a long time.

Upon seeing Lu Jinxuan and her entourage, he immediately greeted them with a beaming smile: "Madam Lu, you must be tired from your journey! I am Xue Liang, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, here to await your arrival."

Lu Jinxuan nodded slightly and got straight to the point: "Lord Xue, there's no need for formalities. As for compensation for my elixirs and the ship, I wonder how His Majesty plans to handle it?" Xue Liang's smile froze for a moment, then returned to normal: "Don't worry, Madam Lu, His Majesty has prepared generous gifts that will surely satisfy you."

Lu Jinxuan smiled meaningfully: "That's good. Lead the way."

Xue Liang gestured for them to enter the palace.

As soon as Lu Jinxuan stepped into the palace gates, she felt two probing gazes...

Xue Liang led Lu Jinxuan and her group through the ornately decorated corridor, heading towards the main hall, when they bumped into two distinguished middle-aged men at the corner.

Both men were dressed in moon-white robes. One had a thin face and sharp eyes like a hawk; he was Muwei, the head of Wangyue Hall. The other was slightly plump, with kind eyes and a wisp of white beard; he was Qingfeng, the head of Lianyao Hall.

Muwei and Qingfeng had just finished reporting their business and were preparing to return to their respective posts when they unexpectedly ran into Lu Jinxuan and her group, and...

A gigantic alchemy furnace being carried by soldiers.

The Qingfeng Hall Master was immediately drawn to the alchemy furnace, his gaze burning as if he had seen some rare treasure.

Muwei stared intently at Lu Yuhang, her brows furrowed, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

"Lord Xue." The two men nodded slightly upon seeing Xue Liang, as a form of greeting.

Xue Liang quickly bowed and greeted, "Hall Master Muwei, Hall Master Qingfeng."

Mu Wei seemed not to hear him, her gaze never leaving Lu Yuhang, making Lu Yuhang feel uncomfortable and unable to help but hide behind Lu Jinxuan.

Master Qingfeng stroked his beard, pointed at the alchemy furnace, and asked with a smile, "Lord Xue, this alchemy furnace... is..."

Before Xue Liang could answer, Lu Yuhang poked his head out from behind Lu Jinxuan and said in a clear voice, "This is my alchemy furnace! I can refine medicine!" There was a hint of pride in his tone, as if he were showing off his treasure.

Upon hearing this, everyone present was stunned.

The Qingfeng Hall Master's eyes lit up, and he excitedly took a step forward...