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

"Pfft-"

The sound of the dagger piercing flesh was clearly audible. Nalan Yi's eyes widened, his pupils gradually dilated, and finally he completely lost his life.

The woman drew her dagger, and blood dripped from the blade onto the ground, splattering into vivid, alluring flowers. She stared coldly at Nalan Yi's corpse, her eyes devoid of any emotion.

Just then, she suddenly sensed something was amiss and abruptly turned to look behind the altar.

"Who is there?"

Two figures slowly emerged from behind the altar. One was a tall, handsome man in a black robe, exuding a cold aura. The other was a woman in white, with unparalleled beauty and a serene demeanor, like a goddess. These two figures were none other than Nalan Rongzhi and Lu Lingxi Yao.

The woman looked at the two men with a hint of wariness in her eyes. She could sense that neither of them were ordinary people, especially the man, who exuded an aura that felt familiar to her.

"Who are you?" the woman asked coldly.

Lu Lingxi and Nalan Rongzhi exchanged a glance but did not answer the woman's question. They were both secretly observing each other, waiting for an opportunity to act.

"What is your relationship with Tu Shan Qingya?" the woman suddenly asked, her gaze fixed on Nalan Rongzhi.

Nalan Rongzhi was slightly taken aback, his heart filled with doubt. Tushan Qingya was his mother, how could this woman know?

“Tu Shan Qingya is my mother. Who are you?” Nalan Rongzhi asked in a deep voice.

Upon hearing Nalan Rongzhi's reply, a hint of excitement flashed in the woman's eyes, and her voice trembled slightly.

"You're Qingya's child? You're still alive?"

Nalan Rongzhi was even more puzzled. This woman seemed to know his mother and was very surprised that she was still alive.

The woman slowly walked up to Nalan Rongzhi, carefully examining him with complex emotions in her eyes.

“Your mother and I are good sisters. My name is Xiling Qianluo.”

Xiling Qianluo? This name was completely unfamiliar to Nalan Rongzhi, but he could sense that this woman meant him no harm.

"Do you know my mother?" Nalan Rongzhi asked.

Xi Ling Qianluo nodded, a hint of reminiscence flashing in her eyes.

"Back then, your mother and I ventured into the Demon Realm together, experiencing countless life-and-death trials and forging a deep friendship. Later, your mother married your father, while I left the Demon Realm to travel around."

Xi Ling Qianluo paused for a moment, then continued, "I never thought that after so many years, I would be able to see Qingya's child again. You look just like her."

Nalan Rongzhi looked at Xiling Qianluo, his heart filled with mixed feelings. He had lost his parents when he was young, and the image of their tragic deaths was still vivid in his mind. However, he felt that the woman in front of him was a complete stranger.

Xi Ling Qianluo sighed, a trace of sadness flashing in her eyes. "It's normal that you don't remember me. When I left, you were less than a month old. Later, I heard about the Demon Clan's rebellion and rushed back immediately, but unfortunately, I was too late. I heard you escaped, but you were poisoned by demonic energy and probably didn't have long to live. All these years, I've been searching for you, but to no avail..."

"Now that I see you've grown up so much, I can finally rest easy," Xiling Qianluo said to Nalan Rongzhi, a smile of relief on her face.

Nalan Rongzhi has never been good at expressing himself since childhood, and he did not respond to Xiling Qianluo's concern.

At this moment, Lu Lingxi asked, "Senior, Rong Zhi has been poisoned by demonic poison. Is there any way to completely remove the toxins from his body?"

When Xi Ling Qianluo heard Lu Ling Xiyao's question, her expression became serious. She slowly said, "There is indeed a way to cure the demonic poison, but it is not easy. When I traveled through the Nine Realms, I learned that it takes nine medicinal herbs to cure this poison. These nine medicinal herbs grow in the most dangerous places in the Nine Realms."

A resolute glint flashed in Lu Lingxi's eyes as she asked, "Please tell me the names and growing locations of these nine medicinal herbs. No matter how dangerous it may be, I will go to find them."

Xi Ling Qianluo nodded and began to list the nine magical medicinal herbs: "The first herb is the Heavenly Thunder Fruit from the Holy Spirit Continent. It grows in Thunder Valley, where thunder rages all year round, and every bolt of lightning contains the power to destroy the world."

The second medicinal ingredient, Crimson Flame Lingzhi, grows in Sunset Valley on the Starfall Continent, but its exact location is unknown.

The third medicinal ingredient—the Ten-Thousand-Year Dragon Blood Vine—is found in the depths of the endless sea on the Illusionary Sea Continent, in a mysterious trench called Dragon Tomb. It is the place where ancient dragons fell, and is guarded year-round by terrifying ocean currents and powerful sea beasts, making it extremely dangerous.

The fourth medicinal ingredient is the Mystic Ice Snow Lotus from the Frosty Continent. It grows atop the Frozen Throne in the far north, where blizzards rage year-round and temperatures plummet to extreme lows. Even highly skilled cultivators find it difficult to stay there for long.

The fifth ingredient is the Taixu Star Dew from the Tianqi Continent. It only condenses one drop every hundred years on the highest peak of the Tianqi Continent—the Star-Picking Cliff. The Star-Picking Cliff is surrounded by spatial rifts all year round. If one is not careful, one will be swept into the void and never be able to be reborn.

The sixth medicinal ingredient is the Star Grass from the Azure Continent. It grows in the Starfall Forbidden Land, which was once a battlefield where countless powerful individuals perished. Their resentment and killing intent transformed into an invisible barrier, turning the place into a dead zone.

The seventh medicinal ingredient is the Ghost Eye Flower from the Netherworld Continent. It grows in the Rebirth Ravine, a place where life and death meet, filled with countless dead souls and evil spirits. If one is not careful, one's soul will be devoured by them.

The eighth medicinal ingredient is the Yellow Spring Root from the Ancient Continent. It grows in the Yellow Spring Forbidden Land, which is the legendary entrance to the Yellow Spring, filled with the aura of death and decay. Any living being that enters it will be quickly stripped of its life force.

The final ingredient is the Chaos Essence from the Fallen God Continent. It exists only in the Abyss of Chaos, the end of the world, the place where all laws cease to exist, a place filled with the unknown and danger.

After listening, Nalan Rongzhi frowned slightly and said, "These places are too dangerous. I can't let you take the risk."

Lu Lingxi looked at Nalan Rongzhi with determination, her tone resolute: "Rongzhi, your safety is my safety. I am a master of all spiritual arts and also proficient in alchemy. These dangers are nothing to me. I will definitely find these nine medicinal herbs and completely remove the toxins from your body."

Then, Lu Lingxi turned to Xiling Qianluo and said respectfully, "Senior, before we set off to find the Xuanbing Snow Lotus, I have a question for you. We tracked a dark figure to this tower. Did you notice anything unusual? It is rumored that there is a mysterious creature causing trouble in Frost City. Have you heard anything about it?"

Upon hearing this, Xi Ling Qianluo frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then slowly said, "The shadows you saw are probably related to the anomalies in Ice City that I know about. Recently, strange things have indeed happened in the city. People often report strange noises at night, and some people have even gone missing. I speculate that this is related to an ancient monster called 'Frost Nightmare'."

Upon hearing this, Nalan Rongzhi's eyes flashed with surprise: "Frost Nightmare? Isn't that a legendary creature that has long since disappeared?"

Xi Ling Qianluo nodded and said, "That's right. Frost Nightmares should have been extinct ten thousand years ago, but recent signs indicate that they may have reappeared in this icy land. Frost Nightmares feed on human essence and love cold places. If it is really them causing trouble, I'm afraid the entire Ice City will be in danger."

A resolute glint flashed in Lu Lingxi's eyes as she said, "Since that's the case, we can't just ignore it. Senior, do you have a way to get rid of this Frost Nightmare?"

Xi Ling Qianluo pondered and said, "Legend has it that only the power of blazing flames can subdue Frost Nightmare. If you want to get rid of it, you need to find Frost Nightmare's lair and burn it down with raging fire. But be careful, Frost Nightmare is extremely cunning and good at hiding."

Nalan Rongzhi looked at Lu Lingxi Yao with a hint of worry in his eyes. He was about to speak when Lu Lingxi Yao interrupted him, saying, "Rongzhi, now that we've tracked you this far, we can't give up halfway. No matter what, we must eliminate Shuangyan to ensure the safety of the people. I, Lu Lingxi Yao, am not a good person, but now that I've started this, I can't just give up. Let's treat it as a kind of training."

Nalan Rongzhi gazed into her determined eyes and finally nodded in agreement: "Alright, then let's deal with this Frost Nightmare problem first."

Lu Lingxi turned to Xiling Qianluo and said solemnly, "Thank you for your guidance, senior. We will go and investigate the whereabouts of Frost Nightmare and make sure to eliminate him and restore peace to Ice City."

Xi Ling Qianluo looked at the two with satisfaction and said, "You are both righteous and admirable. Go ahead and be careful. If you need any help, please come to me anytime."