Unexpectedly, this figure from the Lan Residence is also a Martial Arts expert.

Surprised, Nangong Jian feels an even stronger urge to kill Ye Lingyue.

The golden sword in his hand shines brightly, as he decides to take matters into his own hands and capture Ye Lingyue.

"Alchemist Ye refuses arrest. To all the soldiers, capture her dead or alive, we must apprehend her today," commands Nangong Jian.

"Who dares to bind the daughter of Lan Yingwu!"

A thunderous roar is heard as Lan Yingwu, armed with just a spear, bursts forth alone.

He appears enveloped by Reincarnation Fire, fierce as a burning blaze, looking as intimidating as a wrathful Guan Yu.

How did Lan Yingwu get here?

It turns out that Vice Chief Meng, after seeing Chief Chou sending someone to notify the Nangong Residence, knew trouble was imminent.

She and Ye Lingyue are now in the same boat; if any harm comes to Ye Lingyue at the hands of General Nangong, implicating her, she would be in trouble too.

So Vice Chief Meng hurriedly sent a secret message to contact Lan Yingwu.

The two great generals of Daxia glare at each other with rage-filled eyes.

Lan Yingwu is already a master of the Reincarnation Realm, while Nangong Jian is only a master of the Great Primordial Pill Realm. In terms of strength, he is no match for Lan Yingwu.

"Lan Yingwu, your daughter plotted against my son Nangong Qing Lin, and today I, as the general, must thoroughly investigate this matter. If you intend to obstruct me, even if I have to appeal to the Golden Throne Hall, I will not rest until justice is served," Nangong Jian has always been a staunch rival of Lan Yingwu. He had long awaited for Lan Yingwu to be injured and demoted to Li City, replacing him and becoming Daxia's General of Army.

However, Lan Yingwu turned misfortune into a blessing; in that desolated place in Li City, he astonishingly broke through to the Reincarnation Realm.

Ever since Lan Yingwu returned to the Xia Capital, Nangong Jian has been restless, day and night.

By some twist of fate or perhaps Heavenly Destiny, their daughters are also sworn enemies.

"Pah, Nangong Jian, my daughter Lan Yingwu upholds justice and would not stoop to dirty tactics such as using Black Medicine Powder to do such despicable things," Lan Yingwu knows that Ye Lingyue's strategies are formidable. If she wanted to kill Nangong Qing Lin, she could devise a thousand and one methods without causing such uproar.

"Still making light of the matter? My daughter is dead, so your daughter must pay with her life," Nangong Jian becomes even more furious upon hearing this.

The two have always been mortal enemies, and today, for the sake of their daughters, they see red in their anger.

Suddenly, two figures clash with a loud bang, leaping into the air for a short-weapon confrontation.

Nangong Jian strikes first, taking a strong step forward.

The Primordial Power of the Great Primordial Pill Realm surges forth violently, making his Military Armor resonate under the power, as a fearsome pressure whirls around him, stirring up dust and stones.

Nangong Jian, having battled on the battlefield for many years, has honed his Martial Arts in life and death situations.

His moves are tricky and vicious; his golden sword moves swiftly, making it impenetrable, each strike targeting Lan Yingwu's vital points.

But Lan Yingwu is not weak; having survived severe injuries, demotion, and breaking through to the Reincarnation Realm, he has gained a greater state of mind and Martial Arts cultivation, emerging even stronger than before. This refinement has made him calmer and less hasty than Nangong Jian in combat, adding to his steadiness.

Moreover, his combat experience even surpasses that of Nangong Jian. In the blink of an eye, they exchange hundreds of moves.

As the fight progressed, Lan Yingwu's superior martial prowess became more apparent.

With a loud bang, Lan Yingwu, quick as lightning, dodged a killing move from Nangong Jian.

He unleashed an unstoppable force in the palm of his hand, launching a devastating strike toward Nangong Jian's chest.

Nangong Jian was taken aback, too late to dodge, and he staggered backward with his chest throbbing painfully from the impact.

"The two of you, please, do not harm the good atmosphere. Whether Alchemist Ye is responsible or not, an investigation will clarify. With such a serious incident at the Imperial Hospital, it's necessary for Emperor Xia to make a decision," Chief Chou and General Nangong exchanged a glance.

With Lan Yingwu's arrival, capturing Ye Lingyue was no longer possible.

For now, they had no choice but to ask Emperor Xia to intervene.

The explosion of the pill furnace at the Imperial Hospital, resulting in General Nangong's beloved daughter being killed on the spot, and Princess Ye, adored by the Empress Dowager and the Empress, being accused of being the mastermind behind the scenes—this matter shocked the entire court and public opinion.

"Emperor Xia must investigate thoroughly and avenge my disciple. Out of personal spite, Princess Ye added Black Medicine Powder to the pill furnace, causing my disciple's pill furnace to explode, leading to an outcome where her body was destroyed without a trace. Such a vile and poisonous woman truly deserves the severest of punishments," General Nangong and Chief Chou jointly presented the case to Emperor Xia in the Golden Throne Hall.

"Your Majesty, Ling Yue and Lady Nangong may have some grudges, but she would never go as far as using poison powder to scheme against someone. Moreover, Nangong Jian keeps accusing my daughter of being the murderer, calling her a venomous woman. Is there any evidence that directly proves she is the culprit?" Lan Yingwu's frustration grew as he listened.

If it weren't for the presence of Emperor Xia, he would have already taken action against Nangong Jian.

"You want evidence? I'll give you evidence."

Nangong Jian seemed well-prepared.

He had a Ming Alchemist brought in.

"Your Majesty, this alchemist is from the military's Artifact Refining Room. A few days ago, Poisonous Woman Ye purchased a Black Medicine Stone from him."

Nangong Jian questioned the alchemist from the Artifact Refining Room who, sure enough, replied that a few days ago, because his elderly mother was ill and he was short on Silver Tael, a woman claiming to be Princess Ye secretly bought a Black Medicine Stone from him with a hundred Gold Taels.

However, he did not get a clear look at Princess Ye's face as she was wearing a bamboo hat at the time.

"The evidence is conclusive. Lan Yingwu, do you still wish to defend your venomous-hearted daughter?"

"General Nangong, please stay your temper. Princess Ye, the person concerned, is also present. Do you have anything to say?"

Emperor Xia had met Ye Lingyue a few times and had a favorable impression of her, especially appreciating her skills in Alchemy.

This incident was sudden, and before the interrogation, the Empress Dowager had repeatedly instructed a thorough investigation to ensure that no injustice was done to the innocent.

"I indeed have something to say. If I truly intended to harm Lady Nangong, why would I reveal my name when purchasing Black Medicine Powder?" Ye Lingyue could see that the alchemist was simply telling the truth.

Nangong Qinglin was as malicious as they come; her plan was to kill Ye Lingyue and then pin the blame on her, claiming she was jealous of Alchemist Mei's talent and intended to blow her up, but ended up causing harm to both others and herself through mismanagement.

"What Princess Ye says also makes sense," Emperor Xia found the whole affair somewhat irrational.

Both logically and emotionally, Ye Lingyue had no reason to harm Nangong Qinglin.

"Your Majesty, please don't be deceived by this woman's cunning. My Lin'er had said before, this woman is articulate and extremely astute. She must have anticipated this very doubt and has laid out this confusion, attempting to clear herself of suspicion," Nan Anjin firmly insisted that it was Ye Lingyue's doing.

"Nangong Jian, you solely rely on the testimony of an alchemist to accuse my daughter. What exactly is your intention?" Lan Yingwu, bursting with anger, pointed and yelled at Nangong Jian.