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

The Nightmare Illusionary Mist did not last long. After all, Nalan Rongzhi needed to conserve his strength and could not overexert himself. As the thick fog gradually dissipated, Lu Lingxi and her group of seven had already used this time to completely shake off their pursuers. At this moment, they had arrived at a more secluded valley dozens of miles away.

After confirming that it was safe, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief and found a dry cave to rest and recuperate.

Nalan Rongzhi withdrew the last trace of demonic energy, his face even paler than when he had used it, and fine beads of cold sweat even seeped from his forehead.

While the "Nightmare Illusionary Mist" is highly effective, it also consumes a great deal of energy from the caster, especially when precise control of the range and effect is required, and the caster's true strength cannot be revealed.

"Give."

Lu Lingxi Yao (the fox girl) immediately took out a pill from her Kunlun Ring and handed it to Nalan Rongzhi's lips. This was a high-grade Qi-restoring pill that she had refined, with excellent effects.

Nalan Rongzhi opened his mouth and swallowed the pill. A gentle yet powerful medicinal force quickly spread, nourishing his nearly parched meridians, and his pale face regained some color.

He leaned against the cold rock wall, closed his eyes to regulate his breathing, and his voice carried a hint of imperceptible fatigue. "The claws of Rift Sky are more troublesome than I expected. The tracking ability of the Shadow Beasts, coupled with those experienced Wolf Fang Guards, would not have been so easy to escape if I hadn't been so determined."

“Yes,” Feng Xiao (the middle-aged fox demon) wiped the sweat from his forehead with lingering fear, “We have only just entered the edge of the demon realm and have already encountered such a thorough search and pursuit. The closer we get to the heartland, the more dangerous it will probably become.”

Baihu (Xiong Han) and Youming (Mao Shao) were also treating the minor scratches left from covering the rear. Although they hadn't revealed their strength, they weren't doing much better than the Wolf Fang Guards. Youming curled his lip and said, "Those wolf cubs are really annoying. They're like flies, buzzing around even when you can't kill them."

Di Lin (the dog demon) sat silently in the corner, unfolding the animal skin map given to him by Senior Qing Li. The map was drawn in great detail, marking the route to the next safe outpost, "Liuyun Valley," as well as dangerous areas and potential checkpoints along the way.

His fingers gently traced the area on the map that represented the central part of the demon realm. His eyes were filled with complex emotions. That place was once his carefree homeland, but now it had become the stronghold of his enemies. His father, the emperor, was likely imprisoned in some corner of that land.

“The straight-line distance from here to Liuyun Valley isn’t too far,” Feng Xiao leaned over to look at the map, and then, combining it with his own memory, said in a deep voice, “but we have to cross the central plains region, which is most tightly controlled by the Lietian forces. Along the way, we will pass through at least three heavily guarded cities, as well as countless checkpoints and outposts. For a team like ours with an unknown origin, it is almost impossible to sneak through silently. We are too conspicuous.”

“If stealth isn’t working, then we have to try another method.” After finishing her meditation, Lu Lingxi Yao’s cool gaze swept over everyone, and she proposed a new idea: “We can disguise ourselves as a caravan.”

"A caravan?" Youming's eyes lit up.

“That’s right,” Lu Lingxi explained. “The demon realm is vast and has many races. Trade has never stopped. Even under Lie Tian’s rule, in order to maintain basic operations and plunder resources, it is impossible to completely prohibit caravans from passing through. An ordinary-looking caravan with a reasonable reason for traveling is a relatively small target and is easier to pass through inspections. Of course, this requires us to be more careful in our disguise and have a seamless cooperation.”

Nalan Rongzhi opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them, indicating his agreement, "This is a good idea. Caravans need leaders, guards, guides, and servants... We can each do our own job."

After some discussion, the group quickly finalized a new disguise plan and assigned their respective roles.

Nalan Rongzhi, with his innate noble temperament and slightly pale face at the moment, plays the role of "Naragu", a high-ranking merchant from the "outer border" (a vague and remote area that may be related to the Demon Realm but cannot be confirmed), who has a hidden illness but unpredictable strength. He is responsible for the decision-making of the entire caravan. His temperament is set as cold and aloof, not easy to approach, and has his own pressure.

Baihu, with his imposing physique and feigned naivety, plays the role of "Xiongda," the caravan's manager and head of guards. He is responsible for handling specific affairs, managing the "goods," and dealing with inspections. His character is set as loyal and reliable, seemingly reckless but actually meticulous.

Feng Xiao, experienced and familiar with the customs and culture of the demon realm, naturally plays the role of "Old Feng," a local fox demon guide and manager, responsible for leading the way, negotiating, and handling some local trivial matters.

Lu Lingxi Yao continues to play the role of "Xiao Qi," a fox clan assistant who follows "Nalagu" and is responsible for appraising goods and handling documents. She is not talkative, but has sharp eyes and a meticulous mind.

Di Lin continues to play the role of "A Tu," a simple-minded dog demon guard who drives the carriage. He is taciturn, strong, and the most low-key member of the team.

Youming and Anye were transformed into two cat demon apprentices, "Xiao Hei" and "Xiao Hui," who were responsible for doing odd jobs and feeding the cart-pulling demon beasts (a few seemingly docile and hardworking low-level herbivorous demon beasts called "Horned Horse Beasts" temporarily conjured by illusion magic), and were required to minimize their presence.

After the roles were assigned, Lu Lingxi took out a lot of things from her Kunlun Ring, including a sturdy beast-drawn wagon that looked like it could withstand long journeys. The wagon was piled with "goods" wrapped in coarse linen. Most of the goods were temporarily condensed by Lu Lingxi using earth and stone elements and disguised as low-grade ores and beast bones using illusion magic. There were also some ordinary medicinal herbs that they had collected along the way and a few processed low-grade animal hides.

In addition, there are some old tents, cooking utensils, water bags and other necessities for long-distance travel, striving to be realistic in the details.

After some preparation, the original seven-person team became an ordinary small caravan that looked travel-worn and whose goal was to do business in a city in the central region.

After resting, the caravan set off again, slowly making its way along the main road marked with the necessary checkpoints on the map.