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

Night fell quietly as the two walked side by side through a sparsely populated alley. The sparse lights on both sides of the street swayed gracefully, making this already deserted road even more mysterious and enigmatic.

Suddenly, a powerful pressure surged through the air, carrying an intense sense of oppression, silently gathering from all directions, as if it could easily crush all living beings.

"A bunch of ants, daring to launch a sneak attack, courting death!" Nalan Rongzhi's deep voice carried an irresistible authority.

His face was calm, his eyes slightly closed, seemingly oblivious to the raging pressure around him. With a simple wave of his hand, without any complicated moves or dazzling light, the surging pressure dissipated as if it had encountered an insurmountable wall, vanishing without a trace before it could even touch the two of them.

At the same time, a commotion arose from the shadows. A dozen figures, as if thrown by an invisible hand, landed awkwardly in front of the two men, their bodies piled on top of each other, forming a small human mountain. They looked terrified, clearly not expecting to be discovered.

Nalan Rongzhi turned around, looking tenderly at the girl beside him—Lu Lingxi Yao. A faint smile appeared on his lips as he softly asked, "Yao Yao, what do you plan to do with these people?"

Lu Lingxi Yao did not hesitate at all. She would not show mercy to those who were her enemies and intended to harm her, no matter what their reasons were. Her clear and cold voice echoed in the alley.

"kill."

Nalan Rongzhi narrowed his eyes slightly, then gently clenched his fist. An invisible force instantly enveloped the dozen or so attackers. They didn't even have a chance to struggle. Their bodies began to twist and shrink, eventually turning into specks of dust and dissipating into the night.

The entire process was silent; only the faint lingering chill in the air spoke of what had just happened.

"Just what level of cultivation has this guy reached?"

Lu Lingxi was filled with amazement. Recalling the scene just now, he had easily resolved it. Faced with his unfathomable strength, she felt as insignificant as an ant.

"Fortunately, I didn't choose to be his enemy back then."

At the same time, she secretly rejoiced. If she had been his enemy, she would probably have met the same tragic end as those who attacked her. The thought of this made her shudder.

"Hey, is there a quiet place? I need to refine pills for you and Grandpa!"

The inn was too crowded and noisy for her to refine medicine, and she didn't want to reveal the Kunlun Ring to him for the time being. He was so unpredictable, she didn't trust him.

"Yes, I'll take you there!"

After saying that, Nalan Rongzhi gently embraced Lu Lingxi Yao's slender waist, then spread his body and soared into the sky, leaving Guiyun City far behind.

In a short while, they arrived at a luxurious mansion outside Guiyun City. Here, the mountains were gently surrounded by lush greenery, the streams were babbling and crystal clear, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of earth and flowers, as if they had stepped into a "Peach Blossom Spring".

Stepping through that ancient gate, a grand mansion suddenly appears before you, its interior space exceeding all expectations, estimated to be over four acres, enough to accommodate everything.

The courtyard is cleverly laid out, with tall locust trees and ancient willows, as well as a variety of flowers vying for attention. They either grow against the walls or adorn the sides of the paths, adding a touch of vitality and dynamism to the residence.

Nalan Rongzhi gently raised his hand, pointing his fingertip to an ancient house in the east, and his gentle voice softly rang in Lu Lingxi Yao's ears.

"That room is the alchemy room, and the room in front is your bedroom. If you need anything, just tell Ying, and he will take care of it for you."

"film?"

A hint of confusion flashed in Lu Lingxi's eyes. Before she could finish speaking, a slight ripple seemed to appear in the air. Then, a dark figure appeared silently beside Nalan Rongzhi like a ghost. The speed was so fast that it was almost an illusion. Although she had seen it once before, it still startled her and she almost lost her voice.

The figure was tall and straight, yet seemed to blend into the night, its face hidden in the darkness, with only a pair of deep eyes occasionally flashing.

He stood silently, surrounded by an indescribable aloofness and mystery, as if awaiting Nalan Rongzhi's every command.

Upon seeing this, Nalan Rongzhi smiled faintly, his eyes filled with doting affection.

“Shadow, from this moment on, she is an existence of equal importance to you and me in this mansion. Her will is my decree, and you must obey it unconditionally, just as you obey me.”

"Yes."

As soon as he finished speaking, his figure transformed into a black shadow and vanished from their sight in an instant.

Watching this scene, Lu Lingxi couldn't help but marvel inwardly, "Truly living up to his name, this person is like a ghost? Could he be a member of the Ghost Clan?"

After Ying left, for some reason, an inexplicable awkwardness quietly spread between the two of them. The surroundings were so quiet that only their soft breathing could be heard. Time seemed to slow down at this moment, making the awkwardness even more intense.

Finally, Lu Lingxi broke the awkward silence, her voice soft yet slightly hurried, "Um, I'll go in and refine the pills first?"

Upon hearing this, Nalan Rongzhi's lips curled into a gentle and indulgent smile. He nodded slightly, his voice deep and magnetic, "Mm!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Lu Lingxi Yao turned around and ran towards the alchemy room as if fleeing. Her steps were slightly flustered, as if she was being chased by something, until the heavy wooden door slammed shut behind her, separating the two of them into two different worlds.

Outside the door, Nalan Rongzhi still maintained that gentle smile. He sighed softly and then quietly waited outside.

Lu Lingxi stood in the room, taking out carefully selected and categorized medicinal herbs from her spatial storage and placing them on the table. They were of various shapes and emitted a faint fragrance of herbs and trees.

Then, she slowly raised both hands, and a dazzling red flame appeared out of thin air on her left hand. She put the medicinal herbs into the flame one by one, and with a slight movement of her wrist, the red flame seemed to come alive, moving nimbly among the herbs, sometimes gently enveloping them, sometimes fiercely burning them. Every change was just right, without wasting a single bit of medicinal power or leaving any impurities.

At the same time, her right hand did not stop. With a flick of her fingertips, a stream of wood-elemental spiritual energy surged from her palm, wrapping around the medicinal herbs that had been baptized by the flames, guiding the essence within the herbs to slowly merge.

Time seemed to freeze at that moment, yet it also seemed to pass silently. Several hours passed, and as the last wisp of medicinal fragrance drifted gently, filling the entire room, three crystal-clear, lustrous pills slowly floated in mid-air. They emitted a faint spiritual light; these were the top-grade fifth and seventh rank Spirit Renewal Pills, containing powerful vitality and restorative power. They could not only restore severed spiritual veins but also restore those whose cultivation was exhausted to their peak.

Lu Lingxi smiled with satisfaction. With a gentle wave of her hand, the three Spirit-Replenishing Pills obediently fell into the jade bottle that had been prepared beforehand. Then, she carefully closed the jade bottle and left the alchemy room with satisfaction.

With a soft sound, the door slowly opened, and Lu Lingxiyao emerged from the house. Her face looked slightly tired, but she still exuded an elegant and refined air.

Nalan Rongzhi's gaze softened instantly, a gentle smile appearing on his lips. His voice was warm and magnetic, filled with heartfelt care and tenderness.

"Yaoyao, you must be exhausted!"

He had already taken a few steps forward and naturally reached out his hand, as if to give her a comforting hug, but then stopped in mid-air due to his hesitation, and finally turned into a gentle brush, brushing away a green leaf that had fallen on her hair.

"I have to leave for a bit, but I'll be back soon. Go back to your room and get some rest. And remember, think of me!"

After he finished speaking, a hint of reluctance flashed in his eyes. Even though he was reluctant, he had to leave because there were more important things for him to deal with.

Lu Lingxi stared blankly at Nalan Rongzhi's departing figure, which appeared somewhat lonely in the sunset glow. She murmured to herself, "He... just left like that?"

For some reason, a complex emotion welled up inside me—was it gratitude for his meticulous care? Or a sense of indescribable loss because of his sudden departure?

She gently raised her eyes and looked around at the surroundings, secretly admiring Nalan Rongzhi's choice of location.

This place is not only surrounded by verdant mountains and clear waters, but also rich in spiritual energy. Although it is not as vast as the spiritual energy in the heart of the Illusion Moon Forest, it is still a rare treasure for cultivators.

She arrived at the room that Nalan Rongzhi had prepared for her. The door opened slightly, and an extremely delicate floral fragrance quietly wafted into her nostrils. The fragrance was as faint as a wisp of smoke, yet it was exceptionally fresh and pleasant, as if it could wash away the troubles of the world and give her soul an unprecedented sense of relaxation.

Guided by the fragrance, she felt as if every pore on her body was slowly opening, and the fatigue and tension of the whole night vanished in that moment.

Her gaze unconsciously searched the room carefully, finally settling on the exquisite incense burner placed on the table. The incense burner had a simple and elegant shape, and wisps of smoke rose from it.

As an alchemist, she immediately recognized the subtle medicinal properties contained in the wisps of smoke—it was a spice specially made to aid sleep and calm the mind.

At that moment, a strange emotion quietly welled up in her heart, and a slight throbbing occurred in her chest. This unusual feeling was neither joy nor sorrow, but an indescribable sense of attachment.