My low-key cultivation of immortality was discovered by the emperor in my diary.

A strangely shaped monster was quietly curled up in the black sand of a deep mine.

Its body is short, only a little over three feet long, and its whole body is covered with fine scales that shimmer with a faint, eerie light. Its eyes are closed, as if it is fast asleep.

The members of the Lan family were holding their breath, staring intently at the figure of the demonic beast, but none of them dared to make any rash moves, for fear of disturbing this unknown being.

All eyes turned to Chu Lengyu; only she could answer their questions.

Chu Lengyu stepped forward slowly, and everyone was on edge.

She reached out and grabbed the monster by the back of its neck, then gently lifted it up.

Lan Ze and the others were greatly surprised when they saw this.

Looking at the astonished expressions on everyone's faces, Chu Lengyu smiled faintly.

She explained softly, "I once saw a record of this kind of monster in the sect's ancient books. It is called the Sand Vortex Beast, and it is naturally skilled in earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a type of magical technique) and usually lives in the desert. I just don't know why it appeared on Jade Smoke Island. The climate here is cold, which is very different from its original living environment. It is currently hibernating and will not easily wake up unless attacked."

After she finished speaking, she gently shook the sand vortex beast in her hand, but the beast remained asleep and did not react at all.

Upon hearing this, the doubts in the Lan family's hearts vanished instantly.

It turns out that all the strange phenomena in the mine were caused by this sand vortex beast, rather than some kind of eerie ghost.

The location of this azure jade vein is rich in spiritual energy, making it a rare cultivation treasure on Jade Smoke Island. It is only natural that the Sand Vortex Beast chose this place as its hibernation site.

It preys on miners, perhaps to accumulate enough food for hibernation.

"But... this Sand Vortex Beast is hibernating, so it shouldn't make any noise. Where does the howling that echoes through the mine every night come from?" Lan Ze frowned and raised his question.

Upon hearing this, Chu Lengyu quickly replied, "Although ancient books record the habits of the Sand Vortex Beast, they do not mention what its cry is like. Presumably, the beast's cry is not that unpleasant. The strange noises coming from the mine are probably caused by someone with ulterior motives."

Upon hearing this, Lan Ze felt a sudden sense of clarity, but then anger welled up inside him.

It turns out that someone was taking advantage of this opportunity to play tricks in the dark, attempting to confuse the public.

He secretly vowed that once he got out, he would immediately send people to investigate, find these scoundrels, and punish them severely.

"Fairy Chu, we owe you so much for this." Lan Ze's tone was full of gratitude, his attitude completely different from before, and even his way of addressing Chu Lengyu changed.

Chu Lengyu smiled lightly and said calmly, "This is my duty, there's no need to be so polite."

The mine was sealed off by the Lan family, and multiple arrays were set up around it. Disciples took turns guarding it to prevent any unforeseen events. In order to be absolutely safe, the Lan family even asked the Hundred Swords Pavilion for help. All of this must have cost them a lot of spirit stones.

The Lan family will certainly not let those who are stirring up trouble in the shadows get away with it.

After finding the Sand Vortex Beast, the perplexing mystery of the Jade Smoke Island mine was finally solved. The entire Lan family was immersed in jubilation, and their gratitude towards Chu Lengyu was as boundless as a surging river, beyond words.

Upon hearing the news, the head of the Lan family was overjoyed and immediately decided to host a grand banquet to entertain this meritorious official.

Just as the banquet preparations were in full swing and about to begin, Chu Lengyu's two senior brothers, weary from their journey, finally arrived in a hurry.

As soon as they landed, they were warmly surrounded by the Lan family, which made them slightly stunned.

When they learned that Chu Lengyu had single-handedly solved the problem that had plagued the Lan family for months, the two senior brothers couldn't help but show a complex expression, a mixture of surprise and embarrassment.

Before they arrived, they were confident that they would be the key to solving the mystery, but they did not expect that Chu Lengyu would resolve the crisis quickly on her own.

This sense of defeat left them with mixed feelings.

Amidst all this commotion, there was a little incident.

The brother and sister who were targeted by the kidnapper had a tragic fate. The brother was unfortunately kidnapped by the kidnapper, and his fate was unknown.

However, during that chaotic battle, the weaker younger sister, Xiaolian, was rescued by one of her senior brothers.

From then on, Xiaolian traveled with her two senior brothers and got along well. Now they have come to Jade Smoke Island together.

The banquet was brightly lit and filled with laughter and joy.

Chu Lengyu sat upright in the host's seat, dressed in a disciple's robe, yet possessed an extraordinary and refined temperament that inspired awe.

The Lan family head raised his glass repeatedly, his words full of praise for Chu Lengyu's wisdom and courage, and gratitude for her saving the Lan family from dire straits.

The two senior brothers sat at the lower end, their smiles barely concealing the complex emotions in their hearts.

They watched as Chu Lengyu received all the attention, and although they felt resentful, they had to admit that their junior sister was indeed extraordinary.

The Lan family's cold shoulder was only a temporary embarrassment for them, but more so a disappointment at missing an opportunity. They were only able to sit at the banquet because of their junior sister.

"Junior Sister Chu, you have truly impressed us." A senior brother finally mustered up his courage, raised his wine cup, and toasted Chu Lengyu. "We never expected that you could solve the problem that had been troubling Jade Smoke Island for months with just one step in."

Upon hearing this, Chu Lengyu smiled slightly, raised his wine glass, and returned the toast, saying, "You two senior brothers are too kind. I just happened to be there by chance and it was all luck. If the Lan family hadn't done a lot of investigation work beforehand and eliminated many interferences, how could I have found the clues so easily? I can't take all the credit for this."

Everyone present was impressed by her demeanor, and even Lan Zhengfeng felt a sense of admiration for her.

Despite Chu Lengyu's humble words, the gloom in the hearts of the two senior brothers did not dissipate.

They were initially full of expectations, thinking that this mission would be a stage for them to show their skills, but they never expected that the clues they had painstakingly investigated would ultimately be of no use.

"Sigh, with Junior Sister Chu's intervention, the two of us have become superfluous decorations." Another senior brother smiled wryly and shook his head.

Looking at the smiling faces at the banquet, he felt as if a huge rock was pressing down on his heart.

Xiao Lian sat to the side, her big eyes blinking.

She moved her body seemingly unintentionally, quietly approaching her two senior brothers, her young face full of innocence.

"Senior Sister Chu is so amazing! Unlike me, I can't help at all," Xiao Lian said softly, her tone filled with self-reproach. "My two senior brothers rushed as fast as they could for the Lan family's mission, but they still couldn't make it in time. It's all my fault..."

As she spoke, Xiaolian lowered her head.