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

Lu Lingxi nodded and looked at Bai Xiaochen. "Bai Xiaochen, are you sure what you said is true?" She still found it hard to believe that a medical sect that takes saving lives as its mission would do such a heinous thing.

“Absolutely true.” Bai Xiaochen’s tone was very certain. “Although I am a disciple of the Hundred Herbs Master, I do not agree with his actions. The reason I chose to cooperate with you is that I hope to stop his conspiracy and save the Ancient Continent.”

Lu Lingxi Yao remained silent for a moment. She wasn't sure if Bai Xiaochen was lying, and she was still somewhat puzzled: "Since you knew about the Immortal Doctor's Mansion's conspiracy, why didn't you stop them sooner? Why wait until now?"

Bai Xiaochen gave a bitter smile: "I am insignificant and have no say in the Immortal Doctor's Dock. Moreover, the strength of the Hundred Herbs Lord is unfathomable, and I am no match for him. If I act rashly, I will only alert him and may even endanger my life."

"Then why are you willing to take the risk now?" Lu Lingxi Yao pressed.

“Because I saw hope.” Bai Xiaochen’s gaze fell on Lu Lingxi Yao. “Your appearance gave me hope of stopping Lord Baicao. Your strength, your wisdom, and the ancient jade in your hand are all key to our fight against Immortal Doctor’s Dock.”

Lu Lingxi Yao remained silent. Although she couldn't be sure if Bai Xiaochen was telling the truth, she felt the weight of responsibility on her shoulders. She not only had to find the Yellow Spring Root for Nalan Rongzhi, but also had to stop the Immortal Doctor's Mansion's conspiracy and save the Ancient Continent.

Lu Lingxi said, "But we know very little about the situation in Immortal Doctor's Dock and Yellow Spring Tomb. We need more information."

"Don't worry about that," Bai Xiaochen said. "I will tell you everything I know, and I can also help you infiltrate the Yellow Spring Tomb and reclaim the Yellow Spring Root."

"That's good." Lu Lingxi nodded. "Let's set off now."

"Okay," Bai Xiaochen replied, quickening her pace.

Just then, Suzaku, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up: "Wait."

"What's wrong?" Lu Lingxi asked, looking at Zhuque with a puzzled expression.

Zhuque did not answer Lu Lingxiyao's question, but instead turned her gaze to Bai Xiaochen. Her eyes were sharp as knives, as if she wanted to see through Bai Xiaochen.

"Bai Xiaochen, you just said that in order to cultivate the Yellow Spring Root, the Hundred Herbs Venerable Lord did not hesitate to clash with other sects and seize resources?" Zhuque's voice was cold, with a hint of questioning.

"Yes." Bai Xiaochen nodded, not understanding why Zhuque suddenly asked this question.

"Then do you know what methods the Lord of Herbs used in the process of seizing resources?" Zhuque continued to ask.

“This…” Bai Xiaochen hesitated for a moment, “I only know that Lord Baicao will stop at nothing to achieve his goal, but I don’t know the specific methods he used.”

"Don't know?" Suzaku sneered. "I bet you're just too scared to say."

"What do you mean?" Bai Xiaochen's expression changed slightly.

"What I mean? You know perfectly well!" Zhuque's voice suddenly rose. "Bai Xiaochen, I ask you, is the Hundred Herbs Venerable Master practicing a forbidden technique from the Demon Realm?"

"what?!"

Zhuque's words were like a thunderclap, exploding in the ears of Lu Lingxi, Huanyue, and Huanying. The three of them froze on the spot, looking at Bai Xiaochen with shock.

Bai Xiaochen's face turned deathly pale instantly. His body trembled slightly, and a look of panic flashed in his eyes.

"How...how did you know?" Bai Xiaochen's voice trembled slightly. He hadn't expected that Zhuque would actually see through the secret of the Hundred Herbs Venerable.

"How I knew is not important!" Suzaku said coldly. "What's important is that you actually concealed such important information! What are you up to?"

"I..." Bai Xiaochen opened his mouth, but didn't know how to explain.

"Zhuque, calm down. Bai Xiaochen probably didn't do it on purpose."

Lu Lingxi Yao understood the meaning behind Zhuque's words, and then pretended to persuade him, saying that now that things had come to this point, no matter what Bai Xiaochen's purpose was in approaching them, she had to cooperate with him and finish the play to see what they really wanted to do.

"Not on purpose?" Zhuque sneered. "He is the personal disciple of the Hundred Herbs Venerable, how could he not know that the Hundred Herbs Venerable cultivates forbidden techniques of the Demon Realm? He must have had some ulterior motive for concealing it!"

"I didn't!" Bai Xiaochen hurriedly protested, "I really didn't know that Lord Baicao was practicing forbidden techniques from the Demon Realm! I just..."

"But what?" Suzaku pressed on, "Tell me!"

"I..." Fine beads of sweat appeared on Bai Xiaochen's forehead. He stammered, unable to speak.

"Enough!" Lu Lingxi shouted, interrupting Zhuque's questioning. "Zhuque, I believe Bai Xiaochen. If he really had some kind of conspiracy, he wouldn't have brought us here."

At the same time, Lu Lingxi gave Zhuque a wink and conveyed a message to her telepathically, telling her not to press him any further and to just wait for his next move.

"But..." Zhuque wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Lu Lingxi Yao.

“There are no ‘buts’,” Lu Lingxi said. “Now is not the time for infighting. We should unite and fight against the Immortal Doctor’s Den together.”

"Bai Xiaochen, continue." Lu Lingxi Yao looked at Bai Xiaochen, "How much do you know about the Hundred Herbs Lord's cultivation of forbidden demonic arts?"

Bai Xiaochen took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and slowly said, "I really didn't know that Lord Baicao was practicing forbidden techniques from the Demon Realm. I just... I just felt that his cultivation method was a bit strange."

"Strange?" Lu Lingxi asked, "How so?"

"The Hundred Herbs Master's technique has a cold and sinister aura, and... and sometimes it emits a chilling aura, that aura... that aura..." Bai Xiaochen seemed to have thought of something terrible, and his face became even paler.

"That aura is similar to the aura of forbidden demonic arts I once saw in the memories of divine beast inheritance," Zhuque said coldly, speaking for Bai Xiaochen what he dared not say.

"The memories inherited from a divine beast?" Lu Lingxi was taken aback. "What is that?"

"The inherited memories of divine beasts are memories that every divine beast automatically inherits at birth. These memories contain the origins, history, cultivation methods, secret techniques, and so on of the divine beast race," Zhuque explained. "I have seen records of forbidden techniques from the demon realm in the inherited memories of divine beasts."

"Forbidden techniques of the Demon Realm are extremely evil and powerful cultivation methods in the Demon Realm. These techniques usually require the essence and soul of a living person as a catalyst to be successfully cultivated."

"Those who cultivate forbidden techniques of the demonic realm will not only suffer backlash themselves, but will also pollute and damage the surrounding environment. At best, they will suffer from demonic possession and lose all their cultivation; at worst, their souls will be destroyed, and they will never be able to reincarnate!"

"Moreover, forbidden techniques from the demon realm can also affect the mind of cultivators, making them bloodthirsty, brutal, and insane, ultimately turning them into demons who only know how to kill!" Zhuque's voice grew colder and colder, her eyes filled with anger and disgust.

"The cultivation technique practiced by the Lord of Hundred Herbs has an aura extremely similar to the forbidden techniques of the Demon Realm, which is why I suspect that he is practicing the forbidden techniques of the Demon Realm!"

After hearing Zhuque's explanation, Lu Lingxi, Huanyue, and Huanying all fell silent. They had never imagined that the forbidden magic of the Demon Realm was so terrifying.

"Bai Xiaochen, do you really not know that the Hundred Herbs Venerable Master cultivates forbidden techniques from the Demon Realm?" Lu Lingxi asked again, her tone serious and leaving no room for doubt.

"I...I really don't know." Bai Xiaochen's voice trembled slightly. "I just felt that his cultivation method was a bit strange, but I never thought about it being a forbidden technique from the Demon Realm."

"So what do you think now?" Lu Lingxi asked.

“I…” Bai Xiaochen hesitated for a moment, “I don’t know…I need time to process this information…”

"You don't need to digest this," Zhuque said coldly. "It's an undeniable fact that Lord Baicao cultivates forbidden demonic arts. He's a complete demon. What good can you expect him to do?"

"Vermilion Bird!" Lu Lingxi Yao snapped, "Stop talking!"

"Why can't I say it?" Zhuque retorted. "Am I wrong? The Lord of Hundred Herbs is a demon. Everything he does is to satisfy his own selfish desires!"

"He used the Yellow Spring Root to control the spiritual energy lifeline of the Ancient Continent. He cultivated forbidden demonic arts and harmed innocent lives. He is an unforgivable sinner!"

"Enough!" Lu Lingxi shouted again, "What we should be doing now is figuring out how to stop Lord Baicao's conspiracy, not arguing here!"

"Hmph!" Zhuque snorted coldly, turned her head away, and stopped talking.

"Bai Xiaochen, don't take Zhuque's words to heart," Lu Lingxi Yao said, looking at Bai Xiaochen.

"Thank you," Bai Xiaochen said gratefully. "I...I will do my best to help you stop Lord Baicao's conspiracy."

"Mm." Lu Lingxi nodded.