Rebirth of Jinxuan

Before she could finish speaking, Ai Xi's expression changed drastically. She quickly inserted the jade hairpin into her hair. At the same time, a sharp whistle tore through the night sky, and everyone instantly became alert.

Qian Feng instinctively stepped in front of Lu Yuhang, while Mu Wei directly hugged the little guy and whispered comforting words.

Qingfeng drew his sword, his eyes scanning the surroundings like a hawk, searching for potential dangers.

However, the anticipated attack did not occur.

After the whistle blew, the streets became even more lively.

The stall owners greeted customers warmly, their calls rising and falling, as if the whistle from before was just a prank by some mischievous child.

"A false alarm?" Qian Feng scratched his head in confusion, but his sword remained firmly in his hand.

Ai Xi's expression was solemn as she slowly removed the jade hairpin from her hair. The hairpin still emitted a faint, dim light, showing no signs of anything amiss.

"Something's not right, this jade hairpin..."

Lu Jinxuan gently shook her head, signaling Ai Xi to calm down.

"Let's see how things go first." She glanced at the bustling crowd around her, a vague unease creeping into her heart.

That whistle just now was definitely not an ordinary whistle.

The group continued walking forward, and the street stalls were full of dazzling array of novel trinkets that caught Lu Yuhang's eye.

Despite his apparent disdain, Qian Feng still helped Lu Yuhang carry the spoils of war.

Muwei looked at the little guy in her arms, her eyes full of doting affection.

The main street of Wangyue City was mostly populated by locals due to the citywide lockdown.

The businesses here all have some connections, so the officers and soldiers are too lazy to come and check them.

Upon seeing Master Qingfeng and Master Muxu's group, all the merchants were extremely excited, after all, these were important figures in Wangyue City.

As you approach the river lantern stall, the colorful lanterns sway gently on the water, a truly beautiful sight.

Lu Jinxuan's gaze was drawn to the scene, and she recalled the time when she and her family released river lanterns when she was a child, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

"Mommy, I want to release a river lantern!" Lu Yuhang shouted excitedly, pointing at the river lantern.

Lu Jinxuan smiled gently and was about to choose a river lantern when she suddenly turned around and saw Mu Wei patiently explaining something to Lu Yuhang, while Qian Feng made jokes and made Lu Yuhang laugh.

Although Qingfeng was taciturn, he silently protected them.

Ai Xi vigilantly observed their surroundings to ensure their safety.

This scene stirred a strange sense of emotion within Lu Jinxuan.

She thought of the Lu family, of her own relatives, and her heart was filled with longing for the warmth of family.

If only the mainland could be at peace, and humans and transvestites could coexist...

"Young lady, are you going to buy it or not?"

The stall owner's impatient urging interrupted Lu Jinxuan's thoughts.

"My small business can't afford to wait this long!" Lu Jinxuan snapped out of her reverie and smiled apologetically, "Sorry, I was distracted. Of course, I'll buy it." Just as she was about to take out her money, Mu Wei had already walked over carrying Lu Yuhang.

"Boss, how much is the river lantern?" Upon seeing that it was the head of Wangyue Hall, the boss immediately put on a fawning smile and eagerly presented a beautifully crafted lotus river lantern with both hands: "If you like it, head, please take it. How could I dare to accept money!"

Lu Yuhang curiously took the river lantern, his big, round eyes staring at the flickering candlelight on the water.

"Mother, what are these river lanterns for?" Lu Jinxuan took the pen from the shopkeeper, wrote the eight characters "Peace on the Mainland, Humans and Demons Coexist" on the river lantern, and then handed it to Lu Yuhang.

"Put it in the river to make a wish."

Lu Yuhang nodded as if he understood, holding the river lantern in both hands, and said in a childish voice, "I hope there is peace on the mainland, and that humans and transvestites can play together like friends!" Upon hearing this, the smile on the face of the Hall Master of Muxu froze instantly, as if he had been struck by a pressure point.

Mo Chenfan and Ai Xi were so shocked that they broke out in a cold sweat. They instinctively gripped their weapons tightly and scanned their surroundings warily, ready to fight at any moment.

This is an outrageous and blasphemous statement that would surely offend the heavens!

The air seemed to freeze, and the surrounding noise gradually faded away.

Lu Jinxuan sensed the awkward atmosphere and was about to explain when Hall Master Muxu broke the silence first, his tone filled with disbelief: "Yuhang, why...why do you have such a wish?"

Lu Yuhang blinked his innocent big eyes and answered in a childish voice, "Because Mommy said that everyone should get along well! Just like me, Xiao Wu, and Xiao Ba!" Mo Chenfan and Ai Xi exchanged a glance, feeling even more uneasy.

This explanation is just adding fuel to the fire!

Young master, could you please stop bringing up things that are hard to talk about?

The head of Muwei Hall was clearly taken aback by the answer. He took a deep breath, trying to maintain his composure, and continued to ask, "May I ask, Madam Lu, who are you...?"

Mo Chenfan and Ai Xi desperately tried to signal to Lu Jinxuan, wishing they could rush up and cover her mouth.

However, Lu Jinxuan seemed completely oblivious to their signals, remaining indifferent.

At the critical moment, Mo Chenfan had a sudden inspiration. He slapped his thigh and shouted boldly, "Boss, I'll take all these river lanterns! Come on, carry them away!" The stall owner was stunned at first, then beamed with joy and hurriedly called for people to pack up all the river lanterns.

Six soldiers were called in to carry a mountain of river lanterns; the scene looked like a wealthy family moving house.

The hall master of Muwei was interrupted and had no choice but to give up for the time being.

The group continued their shopping spree in a grand procession, causing chaos and excitement wherever they went.

The six soldiers, in particular, carried the river lanterns, sweating profusely as they walked. They were filled with bitterness, but dared not complain. They just hoped to get the lanterns to their destination as soon as possible so that they could be relieved of this sweet burden.

Finally, the group returned to the alchemy hall.

The six soldiers breathed a sigh of relief as they put down the river lanterns: "Finally... Hey? Look, what's that?"

Six soldiers pointed to the entrance of the alchemy hall, where a figure in bright yellow stood with his hands behind his back. Who else could it be but Crown Prince Hua Chen?

The soldiers' legs went weak, and they almost knelt down: "Your Highness! What are you doing here?!"

Crown Prince Hua Chen smiled slightly: "I have been waiting here for an hour."

"An hour?!" Mo Chenfan and Ai Xi gasped, inwardly cursing: Good heavens, Your Highness, are you setting a trap here?

With this kind of pomp and circumstance, anyone who didn't know better would think the Alchemy Hall had committed some heinous crime!