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

Lu Lingxi and Nalan Rongzhi bid farewell to Xiling Qianluo and left the tower. Then, their figures streaked across the sky like two shooting stars, heading straight for the north of the city.

After several days of investigation, they pieced together clues little by little and learned from the residents of Ice City that the strange disappearances all pointed to the long-abandoned mining area in the north of the city.

The mining area was eerily quiet in the dead of night. Lu Lingxi Yao activated her spiritual power, which spread outwards like ripples of water, trying to capture the cold aura hidden in the darkness. Nalan Rongzhi, on the other hand, gripped a ball of dancing demonic flame tightly, his wary gaze sweeping around.

Deep within the mine, the chill grew increasingly biting, as if freezing one's soul. Suddenly, a dark shadow flashed by like a ghost. Lu Lingxi reacted swiftly, her spiritual power instantly condensing into a solid barrier that protected the two of them. Meanwhile, the demonic flames in Nalan Rongzhi's hand suddenly surged up, illuminating the surroundings as bright as day.

Deep within the cave, they discovered the lair of the Frost Nightmares. Dozens of Frost Nightmares, like messengers from hell, surrounded a massive ice crystal, within which countless human spirits were imprisoned, emitting silent wails.

A chilling killing intent flashed in Lu Lingxi's eyes: "This is their source of energy, and also the root of their evil!"

Nalan Rongzhi nodded, and the demonic flames in his hand seemed to sense their master's anger, pulsating even more violently: "I'll draw these demons away, you're in charge of destroying that evil ice crystal." Before he finished speaking, he had already rushed towards the Frost Nightmare horde like a black lightning bolt.

Lu Lingxi Yao took the opportunity to approach the ice crystal. She took a deep breath, circulated all her spiritual power, and condensed it into a blazing flame. Frost Nightmare let out a piercing shriek, trying to stop her, but was repelled one by one by Nalan Rongzhi's demonic flame.

Lu Lingxi seized the opportunity and unleashed a full-force attack. The blazing flames, like divine punishment, instantly devoured the ice crystals. With a deafening roar, the ice crystals shattered, and the sealed essence transformed into specks of light, regaining its freedom and dissipating into the air.

Deprived of their energy source, the Frost Nightmares let out desperate howls as their bodies rapidly turned into ice shards and dissipated into the air.

Having resolved the Frost Nightmare, the two did not linger but embarked on their journey north to search for the Pure Lotus and the Mystic Ice Snow Lotus. When they passed through a small town called Frost Snow Town, they decided to rest briefly and prepare for the rest of their journey.

In a private room on the second floor of an inn called "Welcome Guests" in Frostsnow Town, Lu Lingxi sat cross-legged, her hands forming a hand seal, her spiritual energy flowing around her, at a crucial moment in her cultivation.

Suddenly, a commotion broke the tranquility of the inn from downstairs. She frowned slightly, slowly opened her eyes, and a hint of displeasure flashed in them.

She got up, pushed open the door, and slowly descended the wooden stairs. In the hall, she saw a man in a brocade robe, reeking of alcohol, throwing a tantrum. He was waving a wine jug, splashing wine everywhere, turning the once clean floor into a mess.

"Your lousy place doesn't even have a decent cup of wine! I've traveled all over the country, what good wine haven't I drunk? You dare call this bland, watery stuff wine?" The man stammered, his words unclear, drawing stares from the surrounding guests.

The waiter bowed and scraped, his face full of a fawning smile, and apologized repeatedly: "Please calm down, sir. Our little shop is located in a remote area and cannot compare with the restaurants in big cities, but these wines are the best we can find here. Please forgive us, sir."

Lu Lingxi stood at the top of the stairs, coldly observing the farce. She didn't want to get involved and was about to turn back to her room when she saw the drunkard becoming increasingly arrogant. He grabbed a young woman passing by and swore at her, "Beautiful lady, you're really pretty. Come on, have a drink with me, how about it?"

The woman was clearly terrified by this sudden turn of events; her face turned deathly pale, and she struggled desperately, but could not break free from the drunkard's grip.

A cold glint flashed in Lu Lingxi's eyes. Just as she was about to teach this arrogant drunkard a lesson, a figure was one step ahead of her.

Nalan Rongzhi appeared behind the drunkard without anyone noticing. He flashed around to the drunkard's side like a ghost, his right hand shooting out like lightning, accurately grabbing the drunkard's wrist. With a slight exertion of force, a hidden energy emanated from his fingers.

"Let her go." Nalan Rongzhi's voice was low and cold, like the chilling wind of the northern border, sending shivers down one's spine.

The drunkard winced in pain, his wrist went numb, and he instinctively released the woman. He turned and glared at Nalan Rongzhi, shouting in his drunken state, "Who the hell do you think you are, daring to meddle in my business! Do you know who I am?"

A murderous intent flashed in Nalan Rongzhi's eyes, and his demonic energy seemed to be about to erupt at any moment. Seeing this, Lu Lingxi Yao quickly stepped forward and gently pressed his arm, signaling him to calm down.

She turned to the drunkard and said calmly, "Sir, if you find the liquor here not strong enough, why not try this?"

As she spoke, she took out a delicate little porcelain bottle from her bosom, uncorked it, and poured out a glass of pale blue liquid. The liquid emitted a faint fragrance and shimmered softly under the light.

The drunkard took the cup with suspicion. Although he was drunk, he could still tell that the liquid was extraordinary. He hesitated for a moment, but finally could not resist the temptation of curiosity and drank it all in one gulp.

A moment later, the drunkard's face suddenly changed drastically. His originally rosy cheeks turned deathly pale, and large beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

His legs buckled, and he collapsed to his knees with a thud, immediately losing consciousness.

Lu Lingxi calmly put away the porcelain bottle and said to the dumbfounded waiter, "This is my specially made hangover medicine. It's very effective. He'll be fine after a good night's sleep."

Nalan Rongzhi looked at her, his eyes full of doting and tenderness: "My Yaoyao is always so kind, even to such scum."

Lu Lingxi chuckled, a sly glint in her eyes: "I don't want to get into trouble over something so trivial. What if he's a relative of some important person? Wouldn't that ruin our plans?"

Just then, a man dressed in white robes gracefully arrived, followed by a pure white fox. The man's handsome face and bright eyes looked at Lu Lingxi and Nalan Rongzhi beside him, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. "So it's you two? I didn't expect to meet you here again. What a coincidence. Since it's fate, would you two be willing to tell me your names and have a chat with me?"

Lu Lingxi Yao initially wanted to politely decline, but Xin Lanyunge continued, "To be honest, I am going to the extremely cold land to find a spirit beast called 'Ice Soul Snow Spirit'. You two don't need to doubt me."

Upon hearing the words "the land of extreme cold," a subtle, unusual glint flashed in Lu Lingxi's eyes. After a moment of contemplation, she finally spoke, "In that case, why don't we sit down and discuss this in detail?"

The three found a quiet corner to sit down, and Xin Lanyunge enthusiastically introduced the situation in the extreme cold region, her words filled with longing for that mysterious place.

Lu Lingxi took the opportunity to probe his intentions, her words clever and watertight, while Nalan Rongzhi remained silent, his deep eyes coldly watching everything, constantly on guard against everything around him.

As the conversation deepened, Lu Lingxi Yao increasingly felt that this young master of the Xinlan Clan was no ordinary person. Not only was he knowledgeable, but he also spoke with great elegance. In particular, he had an excellent understanding of the habits of various spirit beasts, which was truly astonishing.

"May I ask what brings you two here?" Xin Lanyun suddenly changed the subject, a cunning glint flashing in her fox-like eyes.

Lu Lingxi Yao's lips curled up slightly, forming a faint smile: "To be honest, we are looking for a spiritual medicine called Xuanbing Snow Lotus and Jingshi Lotus. It is said that it grows deep in extremely cold places."

Upon hearing this, Xin Lanyunge's beautiful fox-like eyes lit up instantly: "What a coincidence! The Xuanbing Snow Lotus is the favorite food of Binghun and Xuepo. If you two don't mind, why don't we travel together and look after each other?"

Lu Lingxi Yao pretended to think for a moment, then nodded in agreement: "That's great, then it's settled."

Nalan Rongzhi, who had been silent all along, finally spoke. His voice was deep and magnetic, yet carried an undeniable coldness: "I hope Young Master Xinlan will not disappoint us."

Xin Lan Yun Ge smiled slightly, seemingly unconcerned about Nalan Rong Zhi's cold attitude: "You two can rest assured, I, Xin Lan Yun Ge, always keep my word. However, before we set off, I have some preparations to make. How about we meet at the city gate tomorrow morning?"

Lu Lingxi nodded in agreement. After Xin Lanyunge's figure disappeared from sight, Nalan Rongzhi's tall and slender body leaned closer, his warm breath brushing against her ear as he whispered, "Do you really trust him?"

Lu Lingxi chuckled lightly, a hint of amusement in her voice: "Trust? Not really. However, he is indeed the best guide for us to find the Xuanbing Snow Lotus and the Purifying Lotus. Besides, if he really has any ill intentions, with you and me joining forces, are we afraid we can't deal with him?"

Nalan Rongzhi affectionately pinched her pert nose, his voice full of tenderness: "My Yao Yao is indeed clever, but we still need to be careful. This Xin Lan Yun Ge gives me the feeling that she is unfathomable."

Lu Lingxi nodded in agreement: "I understand. I will observe him carefully along the way, so that we can deal with him in time if he has any schemes."

As night fell, Lu Lingxi and Nalan Rongzhi returned to their room to rest and prepare for their journey the next day.

In another room of the inn, Xin Lanyunge was gently stroking the pure white fox. The fox's eyes gleamed with an unfathomable light, as if hiding endless secrets.

"Interesting, this is really interesting," he murmured to himself, his voice filled with excitement and anticipation. "It seems this trip to the extreme cold will be even more exciting than I imagined."