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

The night was as dark as ink, the wind whistled through the forest, and the occasional low growl of a wild beast added to the eeriness.

Lu Lingxi Yao moved swiftly through the dense forest, her movements as light as a swallow, yet she remained constantly vigilant. Just then, a series of light footsteps broke the surrounding tranquility. She flashed and disappeared behind the shadows of the trees, revealing several men in black, their faces hidden beneath cloaks, hurrying about, their words carrying a hint of mystery.

"We must be extremely careful in this operation. The secrets of the Lu Ling family must not be revealed, or our plan will be ruined," one of the men in black whispered.

"Hmph, that stubborn old man Lu Lingshi, still wants to resist? This time we'll teach him a lesson!" another person sneered.

Lu Lingxi was startled. The Lu Ling clan? Could the stubborn old man they were talking about be the patriarch of the Lu Ling clan? In any case, she had to go with them to find out the truth.

The men in black arrived at a very secluded cave deep within the Shadow Valley. The cave was surrounded by tall, dense trees, making it virtually undetectable if one wasn't paying attention. Several men in black guarded the entrance. They seemed to show something to the guards at the entrance before entering the cave.

Lu Lingxi Yao flashed into the Kunlun Ring, and had Ling Shu drive the Kunlun Ring to silently pass through the cave entrance. After successfully entering the cave, she left the space and walked deeper into it.

A chilling aura rushed towards them. The cave was very dark, with only a few candles flickering in the wind, casting dappled shadows.

Inside the cave were several cages, and in one of them, several figures huddled in a corner, dressed in rags, emaciated, and with despair in their eyes.

The men in black were talking in hushed tones, seemingly about secrets of the major families. Lu Lingxi didn't dare get too close, so she couldn't hear very clearly. Although she could use her mental power, she couldn't tell their cultivation levels, and she was afraid that using it rashly would lead to her being discovered.

Suddenly, a terrible scream rang out in the cave. A man in black walked up to a middle-aged man. The man looked haggard, but he could not hide the majesty he exuded.

The man in black held a branding iron in his hand, a cruel smile curling at the corner of his mouth. "Tell me, where is the Spiritual Heart that your Lu Ling Clan is guarding hidden? If you don't hand it over, you'll die!"

The middle-aged man gritted his teeth, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, and glared fiercely at the men in black, saying, "Even if it costs me my life, I, Lu Lingxuan, will never hand over the family heirloom to you!"

This scene pierced Lu Lingxi's heart like a sharp blade. She hid in the shadows, her hands clenched into fists, her nails digging deep into her palms, but she could only suppress the urge to rush out. She knew very well that acting rashly at this moment would only harm him, and she had to wait for the best opportunity to rescue him.

"Hmph, so stubborn!"

The man in black sneered, and the branding iron drew closer again, sparks flying and a burnt smell filling the air. Lu Lingxi's heart leaped into her throat, but she dared not make a move and could only lie in wait silently.

After an unknown amount of time, the man in black, having obtained no useful information, withdrew from the cave. He then ordered his men to guard the entrance firmly, saying, "Guard it well! If anything goes wrong, you will be held responsible!"

After the man in black left, Lu Lingxi, who was hiding in the shadows, was just about to take advantage of the opportunity to act when her wrist was suddenly gently pulled.

She was startled and instinctively tried to resist, but then a familiar and warm feeling welled up inside her. She turned around abruptly, and the face that often appeared in her dreams came into view—Nalan Rongzhi.

Her eyes lit up instantly, and she looked surprised. It was the person she often thought about—it was him, it really was him! Her heart raced, as if it were about to leap out of her chest.

She slightly parted the corners of her mouth and asked in confusion, "Nalan Rongzhi? What are you doing here?"

Nalan Rongzhi gazed at the girl he hadn't seen in so long with deep affection, his eyes filled with endless longing and tenderness. "It's me, Yao Yao."

Lu Lingxi felt a thousand words welling up inside her, wanting to pour them all out, "How did you come to the Starfall Continent too? Why haven't you come to see me all this time? I..."

Before she could finish speaking, Nalan Rongzhi gently interrupted her, shaking his head to indicate that this was not the place to talk.

Without a word, Nalan Rongzhi picked her up, and with a swift movement, he transformed into a streak of light and vanished from the spot.

Next, the two arrived at a quiet valley, surrounded by lush trees and clear streams, with a faint fragrance of flowers and the scent of earth in the air. Nalan Rongzhi gently put Lu Lingxi down, and the two stood facing each other, their eyes meeting.

After gazing at each other for a while, Lu Lingxi could no longer contain her excitement and longing, and threw herself into Nalan Rongzhi's arms. They embraced tightly, as if trying to meld each other into one another, never to be separated again.

"Yaoyao, I'm sorry it took you so long to come find me," Nalan Rongzhi whispered in her ear, his voice filled with guilt and self-reproach.

Lu Lingxi shook her head, tears welling up in her eyes: "Don't blame yourself. I know you have your own things to do. I just want you to be safe!"

After a heartfelt exchange, Lu Lingxi frowned slightly, her eyes filled with doubt. She asked softly, "Nalan Rongzhi, you still haven't told me how you ended up on the Starfall Continent?"

Nalan Rongzhi slowly spoke, "I also came here to track down that group of mysterious men in black, and so far their ultimate conspiracy has not been uncovered. But right now, they have kidnapped the heads of various powerful families, attempting to seize their heirloom treasures. These treasures seem to be of great significance to them, but their specific purpose is still unknown."

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi nodded in sudden understanding and said softly, "I see, no wonder there were so many people in that cave."

Nalan Rongzhi's curiosity was piqued, and he looked at her tenderly: "Yaoyao, what brought you to this continent?"

Lu Lingxi's expression became complicated. She bit her lip and slowly began to speak, "My grandfather disappeared, and the heavy burden of the family fell on my brother's shoulders alone. I came to the Starfall Continent to find my father, mother, grandfather, and the lost clansmen. In order to find clues about my father, I entered the Azure Sky Temple. As soon as I became an inner disciple, I became a disciple. However, my master immediately ordered me to go into seclusion to cultivate. After finally emerging from seclusion, I was sent here to train. It was on my way here that I encountered those men in black. From them, I learned about the Lu Ling clan, which led me to this place."

Nalan Rongzhi detected a hint of helplessness and complaint in Lu Lingxi's words, and couldn't help but smile, chuckling softly, "It seems Yao Yao is a little resentful?"

Lu Lingxi pouted slightly, her eyes filled with a mix of pride and grievance: "I just wanted to find clues about my father, but I've been delayed for so long for no reason. My luck is pretty bad, isn't it?"

Nalan Rongzhi smiled indulgently and gently embraced her. "Our Yao Yao is so outstanding that she has won the favor of Elder Yunyin Immortal Venerable of the Divine Temple and been accepted as a disciple. You should know that this Yunyin Immortal Venerable has never taken a disciple before, and his cultivation is only one step away from entering the Divine Realm. You are lucky to be able to become his disciple."

Lu Lingxi chuckled softly and buried her head deeply in Nalan Rongzhi's chest. She greedily inhaled his unique scent, the sense of security and dependence that seemed to have seeped into her very bones. She didn't know when it had started, but this embrace and this scent had become the warmest harbor in her heart.

The mountain wind, carrying a hint of chill, whistled through the deep valley, fluttering the sleeves of Lu Lingxi and Nalan Rongzhi's clothes. The two moved nimbly, arriving once again at the cave entrance, which was heavily guarded by men in black.

With a swift movement, the two figures moved like lightning, instantly engulfing the cave. Through their seamless teamwork, the men in black fell to the ground one after another, lifeless.

Inside the cave, the heads of various powerful families, imprisoned for so long, had lost their former brilliance, their eyes now filled only with endless despair.

Just then, a fierce fighting sound suddenly came from outside the cave, and the heads of the various powerful families involuntarily looked towards the corner leading to the outside world.

Immediately afterwards, a dark shadow flashed by, followed by two heavy thuds as the two men in black guarding the corner were kicked to the ground like rag dolls and fell motionless.

Then, a man and a woman slowly entered the cave. The man had sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, and a dignified air; the woman had a graceful figure and cold eyes.

The two walked straight to the cage where everyone was imprisoned. Nalan Rongzhi waved his hand lightly, and the lock on the cage snapped. Then, Lu Lingxi Yao swung her long sword, and the chains binding the hands and feet of the heads of various families broke, making a crisp and pleasant "crack" sound.

"This place is not safe to stay any longer. All family heads, please leave as soon as possible." Lu Lingxi's voice was calm and decisive, yet it was also full of concern.

The heads of the various powerful families, who had been imprisoned for so long, finally realized what was happening and knelt down, saying gratefully, "Thank you for saving us. We will never forget this kindness!"

“You saved us, which is equivalent to saving our entire family. We have no way to repay this great kindness!” Another family head said in a trembling voice, his voice filled with endless gratitude and awe.

Seeing this, Lu Lingxi Yao quickly stepped forward and gently helped one of the family heads up with both hands, saying, "No need for thanks, everyone please leave quickly."

Urged on by Lu Lingxi, the heads of the various powerful families stood up one after another. Although they were still weak, they quickly left the cave that had imprisoned them for many years.

In the dimly lit corner, Lu Lingxuan's figure was curled up in a ball, his body covered with shocking wounds, each one a testament to the cruelty and ruthlessness of the man in black.

Blood mixed with sweat slowly slid down his exhausted body. His face was contorted with extreme pain, his eyes were tightly closed, and his breathing was so weak that it was almost imperceptible. He had fallen into a deep coma.

Nalan Rongzhi looked at the unconscious Lu Lingxuan and said, "His injuries are too severe. If he moves even slightly, something bad might happen."

Lu Lingxi stood aside, her gaze fixed on the shocking wounds on Lu Lingxuan's body. Her fists clenched involuntarily, and a fierce glint flashed in her eyes. She secretly vowed to herself: she would wipe out those evil men in black sooner or later!

Immediately, Lu Lingxi turned her gaze to Nalan Rongzhi, "Help me seal his five senses and divine consciousness. I'll put him into my Kunlun Ring first, and then we'll leave this place."

Upon hearing this, Nalan Rongzhi nodded slightly, "Yes, leave it to me."

His voice had a calming power, which eased Lu Lingxi's anxiety, and a tacit understanding seemed to have formed between the two without needing to say a word.

Nalan Rongzhi stretched out his slender fingers and lightly tapped them. Streams of light flowed from his fingertips like water, gently surrounding Lu Lingxuan and gradually isolating him from the outside world. His five senses and divine consciousness were sealed in this invisible cocoon of light.