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Jiang Shangqiu was at a loss, faced with his current predicament. Aunt Rong also frowned, her face contorted with bitterness, as she pondered a solution.

"Clang, clang~"

Just then, there was a soft knock on the door.

"Come in."

Jiang Shangqiu suppressed his anger and frustration, regained his usual demeanor, and said calmly.

The door opened, and a thin, stern-faced old woman walked in, saying respectfully, "Third Miss, Young Master Qingxuan has returned from Qianjinfang."

"Oh?" Upon hearing Qingxuan's news, Jiang Shangqiu's heart stirred, and he smiled, "Thank you, Aunt Bai, for secretly protecting my little brother all the way. Is he alright?"

"No, not at all." Aunt Bai nodded, then her expression turned somewhat strange. "It's just that, for some reason, not long ago, Zuo Changxiao suddenly threw a grand banquet, as if to celebrate something. Young Master Qingxuan was also among the guests. After the banquet, Zuo Changxiao personally escorted Young Master Qingxuan out, addressing him as 'benefactor,' but I don't know why."

"Well?"

Aunt Bai's words surprised Jiang Shangqiu and Aunt Rong. The two looked at each other, both completely bewildered, wondering what kind of trouble Qingxuan had gotten into this time.

Suddenly, Jiang Shangqiu stood up and chuckled, "It seems my little brother is quite capable. I've struck gold. Since we don't know what happened, I, as his older sister, will just go and ask him directly."

As she spoke, Jiang Shangqiu gracefully walked out of the room, and Aunt Rong and Aunt Bai followed with great curiosity.

As the sun began to set and the lanterns were lit, more and more guests began to arrive at Wuyi Pavilion. The girls were all dressed up and ready to welcome the guests, and the lively atmosphere grew stronger and stronger.

As Jiang Shangqiu stepped out of his room and reached the stairs of the third-floor corridor, he saw Qingxuan and Tianyujun, beaming with joy, rushing up to the third floor. Tianyujun, in particular, had a slightly flushed face, indicating that he had drunk quite a bit.

Jiang Shangqiu moved gracefully forward to greet Qingxuan, smiling as she said, "Brother Xuan, you're back. Did your trip go smoothly?"

Qingxuan laughed heartily, "Smooth sailing, smooth sailing, of course smooth sailing! With me in charge, what can't I handle? Zuo Changxiao, just tell me everything. Oh, right..."

As he spoke, Qingxuan took out a beautifully crafted box from his sleeve and handed it to Jiang Shangqiu, chuckling, "This is a little something from your younger brother to you, sister. Please don't be shy about it."

Jiang Shangqiu glanced at Qingxuan with surprise, then took the box out of curiosity and opened it. When she saw what was inside, Jiang Shangqiu's beautiful eyes widened slightly, and she gasped softly.

Inside the box lay a set of exquisite jewelry: hairpins, earrings, rings, bracelets, and a necklace. Each piece was meticulously crafted, with delicate and vibrant carvings, exuding beauty. The material was also unique; its surface shone with a metallic sheen, yet it was entirely transparent, reflecting a dazzling light when illuminated by surrounding illumination, like stars in the night sky.

Jiang Shangqiu, a great beauty and a brothel owner, was extremely knowledgeable about jewelry and possessed a keen eye. She immediately recognized the origin of this set of ornaments. Jiang Shangqiu's heart skipped a beat, and she exclaimed softly, "Isn't this the 'Radiant Splendor' set forged five years ago by the renowned ladies' pavilion in Liuguang City?"

"However, the Mingnvxuan only produced one hundred sets of this jewelry back then, and then stopped making them for various reasons. Now this set of jewelry is already a rare and exquisite piece, and you can't buy it even if you have money."

Mingnvxuan is the leading jewelry manufacturer in Dongtianyuan and even the entire Yuxiao Realm, producing only the finest and most exquisite pieces. Moreover, these pieces are not only beautiful in appearance but also possess unique and miraculous effects. For example, this set of "Radiant Splendor" has the magical effect of calming the mind and nourishing the soul. Those who cultivate the Dao wearing this set can achieve twice the results with half the effort, greatly increasing their efficiency.

When the Mingnüxuan (名女轩) first launched this "Radiant Splendor" set, the noble ladies' circles in the Jade Night Realm exploded. Every woman of any status rushed to Radiant City to snap it up. Originally priced at only 50,000 taels of silver, the set was later resold for 200,000 taels!

The Mingnvxuan jewelry collection is no longer being made, making it a rare and exquisite piece. It's simply not available on the market, and given its limited quantity, acquiring it now would cost at least 500,000 to 600,000 taels of silver.

As a woman, Jiang Shangqiu naturally couldn't resist such things. In fact, she had wanted to buy the set of jewelry back then, but various matters prevented her from doing so. By the time she had time, the set had already sold out, leaving her with nothing but a sigh of regret.

Now that Qingxuan has given her this set of jewelry, it has fulfilled a dream of hers.

Jiang Shangqiu hesitated for a moment, but ultimately couldn't bring herself to refuse. She put the box away, and unable to contain her intense curiosity, she asked, "Xuan-di'er, you must tell your sister the truth, how did you get this?"

Qingxuan chuckled and said, "It's simple. It was given to me by Boss Zuo Changxiao. When this set of accessories was first released, Boss Zuo happened to be traveling to seek medical help. He passed through Liuguang City and thought of a friend in the sect, so he bought her a set. Unfortunately, his friend was away traveling at the time and hasn't returned yet, so the set of accessories was never given away. So Boss Zuo did me a favor and gave it to me."

Jiang Shangqiu, Aunt Rong, and Aunt Bai's eyes widened in surprise upon hearing this.

When did Zuo Changxiao, that old miser, become so generous?

"And that's not all~," Qingxuan said with a smile, waving to Tianyu-jun behind her.

Tianyu Jun smiled knowingly, and a flash of white light appeared on the storage ring on his finger, instantly conjuring two small boxes in his palm. Tianyu Jun handed the two boxes to Aunt Rong and Aunt Bai, bowed slightly, and said respectfully, "This is a small token of my appreciation; please accept it, seniors."

Aunt Rong and Aunt Bai were both taken aback by the fact that Qingxuan and Tianyu Jun had prepared gifts for them as well, and were momentarily at a loss for words. Even Jiang Shangqiu was surprised for a moment, then smiled and said, "Since it is Young Master Jun's kind gesture, you two aunts should accept it."

Upon hearing Jiang Shangqiu's words, Aunt Rong and Aunt Bai finally realized what was happening and accepted the box somewhat embarrassedly. However, upon opening the box, both women were surprised. Aunt Rong beamed with joy, and even Aunt Bai, who had always maintained a cold expression, showed a hint of a smile.

The box contained several pills the size of eyeballs, crystal clear and emitting a faint glow. Just the aroma of the medicine was enough to soothe the mind and soul.

With their discerning eyes, they could naturally see that these pills were no ordinary medicines, but rather priceless treasures.

Although the Void Realm is renowned for its alchemy, such treasures are not easily obtained; only high-ranking figures can enjoy them. Even for someone of Aunt Bai's status, acquiring them would be extremely difficult.

Qingxuan smiled and said, "This pill is called the 'Ethereal Pill.' It was personally refined by Shengsi Lang, the master of the Wujie Marquis's Mansion, and was specially made for the Ming Attendants in the mansion to strengthen their souls."

"These Misty Pills were obtained by Zuo Changxiao at great expense, through countless connections. They were originally intended to stabilize his soul injury. However, he doesn't need so many now, so he gave me a few."

"Hiss~"

Upon hearing Qingxuan's explanation, both nannies gasped, utterly shocked.

The head of the Boundless Marquis's Mansion is the Mansion Master, known as "The Man of Life and Death." He has five departments under his command, each responsible for various matters large and small within the mansion. The heads of these departments are called Divine Officers, and their deputies, or deputy ministers, are called Vice Ministers of the Ming Dynasty. These are the third-ranking figures in the Boundless Marquis's Mansion, and there are only ten such ministers in the entire mansion.

The Marquis of Wujie's mansion has a strict hierarchy, dividing its members into nine ranks. Advancing to each rank is extremely difficult, requiring exceptional service to the Marquis of Wujie. Even the position of Vice Minister Ming, at the third rank, is already a remarkably high position.

The elixir was specially prepared for Minister Ming, so its efficacy and preciousness are self-evident.

After hearing Qingxuan's explanation, Aunt Rong and Aunt Bai were overjoyed and found Qingxuan and Tianyujun even more pleasing to the eye.

Jiang Shangqiu's mind was in turmoil. Looking at the gifts Qing Xuan had given him, and combining them with Qing Xuan's words, a bold guess came to mind. He asked Qing Xuan with great anticipation, "Brother Xuan, I heard that Zuo Changxiao just held a lavish banquet to celebrate, calling you his benefactor, and giving you so many precious gifts. Could it be that you...?"

Qingxuan nodded with a smile: "Sister guessed right, I have healed Boss Zuo's soul injury."

Although he was somewhat prepared, Jiang Shangqiu was still speechless with shock when he heard Qingxuan's affirmative answer. Aunt Rong and Aunt Bai were even more dumbfounded and incredulous.

They had heard about Zuo Changxiao's soul injury; it was already very serious, and after more than ten years, it had long become incurable. A few years ago, Zuo Changxiao went to their Xufang Realm to seek medical treatment. The doctor who examined him was Gu Yuzi, the most famous divine doctor in Xufang Realm at the time, known as "White Hand." However, even Gu Yuzi was powerless to help Zuo Changxiao's injury; at most, he could only stabilize his condition and prevent it from worsening.

However, Zuo Changxiao's soul injury has now been healed by Qing Xuan, an unknown young man!

Who would believe this?

However, the only explanation that can make sense for Qingxuan's ability to produce so many valuable items that are not available on the market, as well as for everything Zuo Changxiao did, is this.

After the initial shock, Jiang Shangqiu was overjoyed. She gritted her teeth slightly, blushing, and said, "It seems that Xuan-di'er's medical skills are also superb. Alas, having accepted such a valuable gift from you, I shouldn't ask for anything more. But now I have no choice but to shamelessly ask Xuan-di'er to help me solve a problem. I wonder if Xuan-di'er would agree?"

Qingxuan was taken aback, wondering what Jiang Shangqiu needed her medical skills for, but readily replied, "Sister, please speak freely."

Jiang Shangqiu composed herself and said in a low voice, "Please, Xuan Di'er, treat the soul of one of my sisters. Her illness... is caused by the possession of the will of all living beings that you mentioned. With your current abilities, sister, you simply cannot erase it."

Qingxuan was stunned again upon hearing this, and immediately recalled what had happened last night. After investigating at the City Lord's Mansion last night, she returned to Wuyi Pavilion and briefly explained the situation to Jiang Shangqiu. Although Jiang Shangqiu did not admit on the spot that the woman injured by Chu Yufeng was in Wuyi Pavilion, she did not deny it either, which could be considered an admission.

Qingxuan noticed that Jiang Shangqiu didn't seem flustered and had a solution, so she didn't ask any further questions.

Qingxuan asked instinctively, "I thought you seemed confident and didn't take it to heart at the time, as if you already had a solution. Could something have gone wrong?"

Jiang Shangqiu blushed instantly, her face turning bright red with embarrassment. The thought of her unreliable second brother filled her with anger, and she gritted her teeth, saying shyly, "Originally, this matter didn't need to trouble you, Xuan-di'er, but there were some problems with my manpower, and they couldn't arrive on time. So now I can only ask Xuan-di'er for help. Don't worry, Xuan-di'er, I will definitely reward you with a satisfactory response."

Qingxuan immediately laughed and said, "Sister, what are you saying? There's no need to talk about repayment or anything like that. Since that younger sister is plagued by evil thoughts, it's best to treat her quickly. Please lead the way, sister."

Jiang Shangqiu glanced at Qingxuan gratefully, then turned around and, along with the two nannies, led Qingxuan and Tianyujun towards the third floor.

Led by Jiang Shangqiu, Qingxuan and Tianyujun walked through corridors and secluded pavilions, and after about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, they arrived at their destination and entered a quiet and secluded corridor. The corridor was not deep, about twenty steps long, and at the end was a staircase.

Qingxuan and Tianyujun were both stunned when they saw this. They did not expect that Wuyige, which looked like it only had three floors on the outside, actually had a fourth floor hidden inside!

After a moment's thought, Qing Xuan understood. Such a wondrous sight must be the result of the "Primordial Mystic Star Array" within the Wuyi Pavilion.

The two looked at the staircase and saw that it was not very high. At the end of the staircase were two tightly closed doors. The walls were decorated with tassels and ribbons, and various delicate flowers and vines. A faint fragrance filled the air, and the atmosphere was very quiet and secluded.

A melodious piano tune drifted faintly from behind the door, instantly calming the listener's mind.

Qingxuan looked up again and saw a white jade disc hanging among the colorful ribbons above the door, like a bright moon amidst flowers, with three elegant and flowing characters engraved on it:

Under the bright moon!