Rebirth of Jinxuan

Lu Jinxuan elegantly picked at the crab meat, but her eyes remained fixed on Crown Prince Hua Chen, capturing every subtle change in his expression.

Crown Prince Hua Chen was slightly displeased when he saw that Lu Yuhang ignored his invitation, but he couldn't show it.

His eyes lit up, and an idea came to him. He spoke again, "Young Master Lu seems to care a lot about this young lady. Why don't we let her come along too, so she can choose some jewelry that suits her taste?"

As soon as the Crown Prince finished speaking, Ai Xi, who had been fast asleep on the table, suddenly raised her head, rubbed her eyes, and asked groggily, "Jewelry? What jewelry?" She turned to look at the Crown Prince, her eyes instantly clearing, and she regained her usual shrewd and capable demeanor.

"Your Highness, Yu Hang has no interest in these material possessions," said Qingfeng Hall Master, putting down the crab claw in his hand.

He glanced at Ai Xi, whose drunken state seemed suspicious, and realized that the girl was faking it again.

He secretly thought that there might really be some good treasures in the Crown Prince's treasury that could help Lu Yuhang protect himself.

“Your Highness’s hospitality is too kind to refuse,” Lu Jinxuan put down the crab claw in her hand and stood up. “In that case, we shall respectfully accept your invitation.” Mo Chenfan sat down next to Ai Xi, holding her hand calmly and giving her a reassuring look.

Ai Xi grasped his hand back, a slight smile playing on her lips.

Everyone stood up and followed Crown Prince Hua Chen toward the underground treasure vault.

Lu Yuhang followed behind Lu Jinxuan and asked in a low voice, "Mother, are we really going? I have a feeling that the Crown Prince has some ill intentions." Lu Jinxuan gently patted his hand and said softly, "Don't worry, Mother knows what she's doing." Crown Prince Hua Chen walked in front, a barely perceptible cold smile on his lips.

He glanced back at the crowd, his cold gaze landing on Ai Xi, thinking to himself: Today, none of you will escape!

Reaching a heavy stone door, Crown Prince Hua Chen stopped and took out a golden token from his waist...

A golden token flashed across the stone door, followed by a dull thud as the heavy stone door slowly opened, revealing a dark entrance.

An ancient and mysterious aura wafted over, carrying with it a chilling undertone that made people uneasy.

Crown Prince Hua Chen stepped in first, followed closely by the others, who curiously looked around.

The treasury was resplendent with gold and jade, and piled high with a dazzling array of treasures that shone brilliantly.

Everyone was stunned by the sight before them, and for a moment they forgot to breathe.

Lu Yuhang's eyes widened, and he couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow! So many treasures!" Even the well-informed Lu Jinxuan was slightly moved; the Zhaoran Empire's foundation was indeed unfathomable.

The group continued deeper into the treasure vault, where the space was intricate and the passageways were winding and complex.

Crown Prince Hua Chen seemingly led the group forward casually, but in reality, he secretly memorized the route.

At the end was another heavy stone door.

Crown Prince Hua Chen slowed down and walked at the back, pretending to take out the golden token again. As everyone was walking forward, a loud noise suddenly came from behind!

When everyone turned around, the stone gate they had come from had closed by itself!

"What's going on?" Lu Jinxuan frowned and walked to the stone gate to examine it carefully.

She reached out and touched the stone door, feeling the residual energy fluctuations on it, her expression gradually becoming serious.

"The mechanism on this stone door has been tampered with, and it has also been locked from the outside."

Mo Chenfan refused to believe it and stepped forward to kick the stone door. The stone door did not budge, but the impact made his feet go numb.

"Damn it!" he cursed under his breath, realizing the seriousness of the situation.

The Qingfeng Hall Master and the Muxu Hall Master exchanged a glance, both seeing worry in each other's eyes.

Qingfeng Hall Master said in a deep voice, "It seems that the Crown Prince's real intention is not what it seems..." Muwei Hall Master nodded solemnly, "His real target is Aixi."

Lu Jinxuan's eyes were filled with complex emotions.

“Mother…” Lu Yuhang looked at Lu Jinxuan with concern.

Lu Jinxuan took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

"Yuhang, don't be afraid. Let's figure out a way out first." Her gaze swept over the mountains of treasures piled up in the vault, and a bold idea emerged in her mind.

"Perhaps... we can use the magical artifacts here to blast open the stone gate!"

"Blast open the stone gate?" Lu Yuhang looked at Lu Jinxuan in surprise.

“Yes.” Lu Jinxuan nodded firmly. “Let’s split up and search for a magical artifact that can be used to blast open the stone gate!”

The group immediately dispersed and began searching the treasure vault.

Time ticked by, and the atmosphere inside the treasure vault grew increasingly tense.

"Found it!" A voice broke the silence.

Qian Feng excitedly ran over, holding a stone that shimmered with a strange light in his hand.

“This is…” Lu Jinxuan took the stone and examined it carefully.

"Boom—" A loud noise came from afar, and the entire treasure vault shook.

"Not good!" Qingfeng Hall Master's expression changed drastically. "It's Ai Xi..."

The Qingfeng Hall Master flashed forward, about to rush towards the direction from which the loud noise came.

“That girl Ai Xi…” Hall Master Muwei followed closely behind, his face full of worry, “That Crown Prince is vicious, I’m afraid of Ai Xi…”

"Grandpa Qingfeng, Grandpa Muwei, don't worry!" Lu Yuhang tugged at Qingfeng Hall Master's sleeve. "Sister Aixi is amazing! The Crown Prince can't do anything to her!" Qian Feng chimed in, "That's right! Miss Aixi is a ruthless character who can chase and beat Mo Chenfan. That Crown Prince is all skinny and weak; he wouldn't stand a chance against her!" He couldn't help but shudder when he recalled the scene of Mo Chenfan, with his cultivation level, being chased all over the mountain by Aixi.

"Don't think about it anymore, come on, Yuhang, Grandpa will take you to find some good stuff!" Master Qingfeng picked up Lu Yuhang and walked towards the depths of the treasure vault.

Qian Feng followed behind eagerly, not forgetting to turn back and wink at Master Muwei, "Grandpa Muwei, take your time looking!"

Master Muwei shook his head helplessly. This kid is getting more and more disrespectful.

"You little brat, you better watch out!"

The group quickly arrived at the lobby on the first basement level.

The Qingfeng Hall Master pointed to the three passageways ahead and explained, "This treasure vault has three levels. We are currently on the first underground level. The left passage leads to the second underground level, where most of the spiritual herbs are stored. The middle passage leads to the third underground level, where rare ores and refining materials are stored. The right passage leads to the treasure vault's storage pavilion, where precious cultivation manuals and weapons are stored."

“Madam Lu, come with me to the second basement level to find spiritual herbs.” Qingfeng Hall Master turned to Lu Jinxuan and said, “Muwei, you and Mo Chenfan go find a spiritual treasure that can blast open the stone door, and while you’re at it, find some weapons for Yuhang and Qianfeng to defend themselves.”

Master Muwei nodded in agreement.

Qingfeng Hall Master carried Lu Yuhang and walked with Lu Jinxuan towards the left passage.

As the two figures walked away, the Hall Master of Muwei stroked his chin. He suddenly remembered how Ai Xi had addressed Lu Yuhang earlier, and his doubts deepened. Something felt off.

"Your Highness? That title..." He looked at Mo Chenfan, shook his head, and decided not to think about it for the time being.

"Let's find the magical treasure that can blast open the stone gate first!"

Lu Jinxuan and Qingfeng Hall Master walked through the long passage and arrived at the second basement level.

The moment the stone gate opened, a rich medicinal fragrance wafted out.

Lu Jinxuan took a deep breath, a strange light flashing in her eyes...

"This……"