Genius in the whole system: The useless young lady dominates the world

"Youming, how much longer until we arrive?"

Lu Lingxi gently stroked Youming's soft, slightly warm fur, her eyes sparkling with anticipation and a hint of barely perceptible anxiety.

“Master, according to my calculations, it will take about two more days of travel. If you are tired, please rest for a while!” Youming’s voice was deep and firm, revealing his loyalty and care for Lu Lingxi Yao.

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi Yao smiled gently, her eyes revealing deep gratitude towards Youming.

"Youming, thank you for your hard work!"

Youming gently shook his head, "Master, you flatter me. This is what Youming should do. There's no need to talk about hardship!"

Then, Lu Lingxiyao slowly lay down, her body swaying gently with the flapping of the Netherworld Wings, as if she were in a cozy little boat.

Traveling eastward from the Rift Valley, passing through the bustling city of Yanjing, and then crossing the misty Qiyun Mountain, you will finally arrive at the location of the Holy Spirit Academy—Dawn Town.

As soon as Lu Lingxi Yao entered the city gate of Chenxi Town, she saw a boy of about seventeen or eighteen years old standing at the entrance, looking around with a hint of confusion on his face.

He seemed to notice Lu Lingxi's gaze, took a deep breath, smiled and walked towards Lu Lingxi, and politely bowed.

"Young lady, please forgive my rudeness. I am new here and not familiar with this area. May I ask how to get to the Holy Spirit Academy?"

Lu Lingxi's eyes held a hint of curiosity as she said softly, "Oh, are you going to the Holy Spirit Academy? Go east from here, cross two streets, then turn north and walk straight along the main road. You'll see the academy's sign."

Xia Hanchuan nodded gratefully: "Thank you for showing me the way, young lady. My name is Xia Hanchuan, and I come from the Martial Arts Academy. I came to the Holy Spirit Academy specifically to say goodbye to a friend."

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi's eyes flashed with surprise, "Xia Hanchuan? You're the number one genius of the martial arts academy?"

Although Lu Lingxi Yao didn't spend much time at the academy, she had still heard about the deeds of the martial arts academy's number one genius.

Xia Hanchuan scratched his head sheepishly, "Not at all, it's all just empty fame. I wonder if you know Lu Lingguihong?"

Lu Lingxi smiled slightly: "Of course I know him, he's my brother. So, you're here to see my brother?"

Xia Hanchuan was overjoyed. "That's right. Gui Hong and I are good brothers who met when we went out to train. This time, because of the family's relocation, I came here to say goodbye to him."

Lu Lingxi nodded. "I see. Since you are my brother's friend, why don't I take you to the academy? That way you won't get lost."

Xia Hanchuan quickly thanked her, "Thank you so much, young lady. You've really helped me a lot."

So the two walked side by side, chatting and laughing all the way. Xia Hanchuan told Lu Lingxi about how he met Lu Lingguihong, and Lu Lingxi shared her experiences at the Holy Spirit Academy.

Upon hearing that his younger sister, Lu Lingxi Yao, had returned safely, Lu Lingguihong felt a long-lost sense of kinship rekindle within him, like tender buds touched by a spring breeze. That day, instead of going to the White Jade Tower to cultivate, he went to Lu Lingxi Yao's courtyard to wait for her return.

The peach blossoms in the courtyard were in full bloom, their pink and white petals adding a warm touch to this reunion.

Lu Lingguihong stood under the tree, his gaze piercing through the gaps in the petals, fixed on the direction of the courtyard gate. He silently thought about what his younger sister looked like now. Seven years was enough to change many things, but he believed that the feeling of being connected by blood would never change.

Finally, light footsteps came from outside the courtyard gate, and then Lu Lingxi and Xia Hanchuan came into view.

When Lu Lingxi Yao saw her brother standing quietly under the tree, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, followed by unbelievable joy.

She stopped and her gaze swept back and forth across Lu Lingguihong's face, as if she wanted to fill in all the missing memories of the past seven years in that instant.

Seeing this, Xia Hanchuan silently stepped aside, giving the brother and sister enough space.

"Yao Yao..."

Lu Lingguihong's voice trembled slightly. Seven years had passed since they last met, and the younger sister before him was no longer the little girl who followed behind him and needed his protection. Instead, she had transformed into a stunning beauty.

He had also heard about her many deeds. She, who was once "a waste of both spiritual and martial arts", was now a thing of the past. Her name was known throughout the continent, and her strength was so great that it was breathtaking.

He felt an indescribable sense of pride and excitement. His sister, through her hard work and perseverance, had broken through all prejudices and constraints.

He slowly took a few steps forward, his gaze fixed on Lu Lingxi Yao's face, as if afraid that all of this was just a fleeting dream that would shatter at the slightest touch.

Lu Lingxi looked at the man in front of her, handsome yet unfamiliar. The emotions in his eyes made her heart tremble. She tried hard to search her memory, but could only find a blank. She spoke softly, her voice carrying a hint of uncertainty.

"You... are my older brother?"

Lu Lingguihong's eyes reddened slightly, and he nodded gently, "It's me, I'm your brother, Lu Lingguihong!"

For a moment, the courtyard was so quiet that only the sound of each other's heartbeats could be heard. Xia Hanchuan watched this scene quietly from the side, feeling both moved and gratified.

He knew that for Lu Lingguihong, this moment of reunion was the culmination of countless days and nights of longing over the past seven years.

The brother and sister embraced tightly. At that moment, all the unfamiliarity and barriers seemed to vanish, leaving only a deep sense of kinship flowing in their hearts.

Their heartbeats and breaths sounded exceptionally clear and precious at that moment.

"Brother, I'm sorry for making you worry for so long." Lu Lingxi's voice was choked with sobs.

Lu Lingguihong gently shook his head and wiped away the tears from Lu Lingxiyao's eyes with his sleeve. "It's okay, it's good that you're back. From now on, we'll face it together!"

Afterwards, the group went inside. Upon seeing Xia Hanchuan, Lu Lingguihong couldn't help but feel a sense of doubt. "Hanchuan, why did you suddenly come here? Is there something urgent?"

Xia Hanchuan's eyes flickered with reluctance. He sighed softly and said, "Guihong, I came here specifically to say goodbye to you."

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingguihong was startled and quickly asked, "Saying goodbye? Why is that?"

Xia Hanchuan gave a wry smile and explained, "The family recently decided to relocate to the Ice Plains, where a newly discovered spirit mine is crucial to the future development of our Xia family. Father has made the decision, and the whole family must set off within a month."

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingguihong felt conflicted. He patted Xia Hanchuan on the shoulder and said, "I see. I really didn't expect it to happen so suddenly. The climate in the Ice Plains is harsh, so you must be careful on your journey."

Xia Hanchuan nodded, a resolute glint in his eyes: "Don't worry, our Xia family has made preparations. It's just... I don't know when I'll see you again after I leave. Guihong, we've known each other since our trials, and we're like brothers. I will never forget this bond."

A warm feeling welled up in Lu Lingguihong's heart, and he said earnestly, "Hanchuan, how can distance hinder the friendship between us? No matter where you are, I, Lu Lingguihong, will always regard you as my dearest friend. If you ever need anything in the future, just give me a letter, and I will travel thousands of miles to come and help you."

The two smiled at each other, their understanding and affection needing no further explanation. Then, Xia Hanchuan took out an exquisite jade pendant from his pocket and handed it to Lu Lingguihong.

“This is a family heirloom. Keep it, as if I am always by your side. I hope that one day we can fight side by side again.”

Lu Lingguihong took the jade pendant, carefully put it away, and her eyes reddened slightly. "I will, Hanchuan. Take care on your journey, and I look forward to the day we meet again."

As Xia Hanchuan's figure gradually faded from sight until it became a blurry silhouette in the distance, Lu Lingguihong's heart was involuntarily stirred with waves of emotion. The days when he had trained alongside Xia Hanchuan surged into his mind like a raging tide, each scene vivid and clear.

When Lu Lingxi saw her brother, Lu Lingguihong, return to the room with a gloomy expression, she immediately went up to him, took his arm, and sat down at the table.

“Brother, you don’t need to worry too much. You and Xia Hanchuan are brothers, and you will meet again one day.”

Lu Lingguihong lowered his head, his gaze gently falling on Lu Lingxiyao's clear, watery eyes, which gave him endless comfort and strength.

The sadness he felt at parting with his friend seemed to melt away at this moment with his sister's gentleness. He nodded slightly, a faint smile playing on his lips.

"Yes, you're right, we'll meet again."

Afterwards, Lu Lingxi Yao recounted in detail the events of the Lost City and the news that the Lu Ling Clan and its members were still alive to Lu Ling Gui Hong.

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingguihong's expression turned solemn, as if a heavy burden was pressing on his heart. After a moment, he took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner turmoil and regain his usual composure.

He slowly said, "Yaoyao, Grandpa once mentioned that there is news about Father in the White Jade Pagoda. In order to follow this clue, I have been working hard to train and do missions. Now I have finally reached the ninth floor. However, the elder of the ninth floor told me that Father may have gone to the Upper Realm because Mother is there, but we don't know which continent he is on."

Lu Lingxi clenched her fists, her eyes filled with determination. "Brother, I've always wanted to go to the White Jade Tower to find out about Father, but I didn't expect you to have done it before me. So, we must go to the Upper Realm! Not only us, but also Grandpa. We must search for Father and Mother together, as well as the Xiling and Lu Ling clans scattered in every corner."

Lu Lingguihong nodded, his gaze deep. "Since we've already made the decision, we can't waste any more time. In the remaining days, we must seize the time to cultivate and improve our cultivation level. I heard that to go to the Upper Realm, one's cultivation level must be above the Spirit God level."

A hint of excitement flashed in Lu Lingxi's eyes. "Yes, brother is right! I plan to enter the White Jade Tower to cultivate during this period. After all, I have accumulated so many points, it would be a waste not to use them. Moreover, the White Jade Tower has abundant cultivation resources, which can help me improve my cultivation faster."

Lu Lingguihong smiled and patted Lu Lingxiyao on the shoulder, "Alright, then let's each work hard and strive to break through to the peak of the Spirit God realm as soon as possible, and go to the Upper Realm together to find Father's whereabouts."