The fairy's inner demons are amazing!

Chapter 31 Stirring Up Trouble

South of Qinzhou Prefecture lies Chimang Mountain and Duanjian Valley.

Deep within the valley, the entrance to the secret realm emanated a strange aura, and in the open space in front of the entrance, hundreds of people had already gathered, including martial arts disciples who had come after hearing the news, scions of various powerful families, and disciples carrying the banners of various sects.

Among them, the team in the southeast corner was the most eye-catching.

"Young Master Lin, I didn't expect you to be interested in this secret realm as well. With you participating in person, I'm afraid the rest of us can only play a supporting role."

Some people stepped forward, their words full of admiration for this young master Lin, and regret for being overshadowed.

Lin Zhiyuan wore a warm smile, appearing as a refined gentleman. He treated everyone who came to greet him with politeness, seemingly full of pride, but there was a hint of arrogance and disdain hidden between his brows.

The four major families in Qinzhou City are: the Ye family of Shenjian Manor; the Chen family behind Chen Dashan, the governor of the garrison; the Huang family, which operates gambling dens, brothels and other shady businesses, and even has ties with the Demonic Sect; and the last one is the Lin family of Baicao Alliance, which controls almost all the medicinal resources in Qinzhou.

The Hundred Herbs Alliance is an organization similar to the Medicine King Gang of Jinshui County.

However, it is far more tightly knit and organized than the Medicine King Gang. Although there are several other small families besides the Lin family in the alliance, the Hundred Herbs Alliance was founded by the Lin family, and the position of alliance leader is only passed down to the Lin family bloodline. As a result, the Lin family has gradually become powerful. Because it controls a large amount of cultivation resources, it has almost become the number one clan.

The Hundred Herbs Alliance is divided into three inner, three middle, and three outer halls. The inner three halls are Shennong Hall, Qihuang Hall, and Baidu Hall, which are in charge of core medicine making; the middle three halls are Xuanhu Hall, Jinkui Hall, and Yima Hall, which are in charge of operation and distribution; and the outer three halls are Yaokui Hall, Anxiang Hall, and Fenlu Hall, which mainly provide drug research, military support, intelligence, and handling of traitors. Although it is loosely organized, it is also mysterious.

The last time Master Ye was injured, it was only thanks to the help of the Lin family's alchemist that his condition was stabilized.

At this moment, among the four major families, only the Lin family of the Hundred Herbs Alliance was present. Naturally, the disciples of various sects and martial arts schools frequently glanced at the team led by Lin Zhiyuan.

It just happened suddenly.

All eyes were drawn to a group of people rushing towards the valley entrance.

The magnificent carriage, crafted entirely from sandalwood with hidden iron plates in its layers, was being pulled slowly in by two pure white, agile, and powerful steeds.

In front of and behind the carriage, mounted guards rode, each disciple dressed in uniform blue and white robes, their expressions stern and exceptionally capable.

"The Ye family has arrived!"

Upon seeing the Ye family banner and Ye Jingxuan, the eldest son of the second branch of the Ye family, riding a black steed with great spirit, someone immediately recognized him.

"Why is Ye Zhenying from the second branch of the Ye family leading the team?"

"Ye Zhenxiong was seriously injured while trying to create this secret realm, so only the second branch of the family can keep things running!"

"Who's in that carriage? Could it be Ye Qingxian returning from the Jixia Academy?"

"It's hard to say. Father is unwell; Ye Qingxian might really come back!"

"I haven't seen that sixth young lady. She's on par with the eldest young lady of the Chen family. She's one of the two most promising young talents in Qinzhou Prefecture, the one who has the best chance of succeeding Ye Qingxian in entering the Jixia Academy. Could she be in this carriage?"

"It should be. Look, Young Master Lin has already gone over there!"

"Everyone says that Young Master Lin is pursuing this sixth Miss Ye, and it seems the rumors are true."

"..."

As the dashing Lin Zhiyuan approached, Ye Jingxuan, seated high on his saddle, smiled slightly and raised the corners of his eyes.

He knew that the eldest son of the Lin family had always been interested in the second sister, Ye Qingxian, but since Ye Qingxian was selected by the Jixia Academy, he knew that he could not reach her level, so he turned to the sixth sister, Ye Yin, hoping that the two families could get together.

Ye Jingxuan naturally agreed with this.

After all, if Sixth Sister marries Lin Zhiyuan, given Lin Zhiyuan's status, he naturally wouldn't marry into the family, and the position of Ye family heir would have one less strong competitor.

"They're here."

When Lin Zhiyuan approached, Ye Jingxuan smiled and nodded in greeting.

"Young Master Lin." Ye Wenjing, standing to the side, also smiled and nodded, looking very kind.

"Greetings, brothers. May I ask if your sixth young lady is here?" Lin Zhiyuan cupped his hands in greeting and looked at Ye Wenjing and Ye Jingxuan with a smile.

Ye Wenjing didn't speak, but smiled and looked at Ye Jingxuan.

Ye Jingxuan immediately pointed in the direction of the carriage and said, "Well, it's inside the carriage. It's more troublesome for girls to go out. Normally, it's not difficult for a person like me to ride a horse. It's too much trouble to have a carriage. It has taken up a lot of time along the way."

Ye Jingxuan pretended to complain, but in reality, it was to lead into what he was about to say.

"By the way, Brother Lin, there's something you might not know. Sixth Sister's mother recently found a relative, a nephew. Isn't that a coincidence? That child happens to be a stable boy in our household, and he's the one who raised A-Yin's white dragon. It's quite a coincidence. Now he's gained power. Not only did he kill my guards a while ago, but now he's using his status as A-Yin's uncle to ride with her. Even this time when A-Yin went into the secret realm, she took him with her and gave him a lot of resources. What do you think about this...?"

Ye Jingxuan smiled, but his words were full of veiled implications. He seemed to be talking about the joy of Ye Yin and her daughter finding their loved ones, but in reality, he was stirring up trouble.

As expected, Lin Zhiyuan initially smiled upon hearing these words, but when he learned that Ye Yin was riding with a horse-raising servant, his face stiffened slightly. He merely twitched his eye but did not become angry. Instead, he smiled and looked at the Ye Jingxuan and Ye Wenjing brothers, cupping his hands and saying, "Thank you for informing me, Brother Jingxuan. Brother Wenjing, Brother Jingxuan, I will go and greet the Sixth Miss first."

"Please proceed, Brother Zhiyuan."

They both nodded with smiles.

As Ye Jingxuan watched Lin Zhiyuan walk towards the carriage, a cold smile crept onto his lips.

This Lin Zhiyuan once killed his rival's entire family out of jealousy over a dancer. His methods were extremely cruel, and he was an extremely selfish person.

If he were to witness Ye Yin and Ning Xiuyang's intimate relationship, he would be enraged. At that time, without him even lifting a finger, he could ensure that Ning Xiuyang, who dared to kill his guard in front of him, would die without a burial place.

With Lin Zhiyuan's intervention, given the status of the Hundred Herbs Alliance, even if the Third Madam herself intervened, let alone Ye Yin, the matter would simply be dropped. At most, the Hundred Herbs Alliance would offer some pills as an apology and that would be the end of it.

After the carriage stopped, about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea was up.

As soon as the car curtain was opened from the inside, Ye Yin, with eyes like autumn water and a gaze like a spring lake rippling gently, and a face as delicate and smooth as new porcelain, seemingly flushed with a rosy glow from the rush of blood, stepped out of the car. She was wearing a blue and white dress.

Following closely behind, Ning Xiuyang also stepped out.

As soon as I jumped out of the car, someone came up to me.

"Sixth Miss, it's been a long time."

At this moment, besides the long-lost sense of satisfaction, Ye Yin was also very nervous; she had almost ground her teeth to powder just now.

Although it was a luxurious carriage, the sound insulation was not good. Two layers of wooden planks sandwiched an iron plate, so any slightly loud noise would be heard. She could only grit her teeth and not relax.