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

"Huh?!" The priest holding the demon-identifying disc's expression changed, and he immediately shouted a warning, "Commander, this person's energy fluctuations are abnormal; he is not one of our demons!"

Whoosh! All the Wolf Fang Guards' eyes instantly focused on Nalan Rongzhi, and they gripped their weapons even tighter, instantly creating an extremely tense atmosphere.

The silver-armored centurion, his eyes sharp as knives, slowly walked up to Nalan Rongzhi, his powerful aura pressing down like a mountain. "Who are you? Where do you come from? Why is your energy aura so strange?"

Nalan Rongzhi (Naragu) maintained his aloof and indifferent demeanor, seemingly unconcerned about the tense atmosphere around him. He slightly raised his chin, looking down at the centurion with a superior gaze, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable authority, "I am Naragu, from Obsidian City beyond the realm. As for my aura... what does it have to do with you?"

He deliberately emphasized the words "Obsidian City Beyond the Realm," a place name he had made up on the spot that sounded mysterious and intimidating. At the same time, he subtly released a trace of carefully controlled pressure. This pressure was not simply demonic energy, but rather a mixture of a faint spatial fluctuation and an ancient, weathered aura (which he simulated using his human-demon hybrid bloodline and the bloodline of the Nalan clan's divine lineage). It gave people the feeling that he had a profound background, might even possess some kind of spatial secret technique, and had an extraordinary origin.

The centurion sensed this complex and powerful aura and his heart skipped a beat. The demon realm was not completely closed off, and occasionally powerful beings from other realms would come and go through certain special channels. These people were often powerful and had mysterious backgrounds. It was best not to provoke them if possible, but it was his duty to investigate the suspicious points.

Just as the centurion hesitated, Lu Lingxi Yao (Xiao Qi), who had been standing behind Nalan Rongzhi, lowered her head seemingly nervously, but a faint glimmer flashed in the depths of her clear eyes.

A faint trace of spiritual energy, mixed with a weak illusionary fluctuation, silently acted on the buzzing demon-detecting disc, while also subtly interfering with the perception of the Wolf Fang Guard priest and the centurion.

The buzzing and red light of the demon-detecting disc gradually diminished in a subtle way, and the trembling of the pointer also became less intense.

The priest and the centurion both subconsciously felt that the strong reaction just now seemed... a bit exaggerated? Perhaps, as the other party said, it was a powerful alien race from "outside the realm" whose unique energy system triggered an overreaction of the demon-detecting disc? Such things had happened before.

“Commander,” the previously silent White Tiger (Bear Big) spoke up at just the right moment. He still wore a simple and honest smile, but his tone was unusually calm and he explained clearly, “My master is indeed from beyond the realm. He came to the Demon Realm this time to purchase a batch of ‘Blood-Patterned Steel,’ which is unique to our Demon Realm, for forging weapons. We have all the necessary permits, and the goods are all legitimate mountain products and ores, with absolutely no contraband. We have already informed the City Lord’s Mansion of Blackstone City in advance. If you do not believe me, you can send someone to verify.”

His words were half true and half false. He clearly stated his purpose (to purchase strategic materials, which was reasonable) and brought up the Blackrock City Lord's Mansion (although it was fake, it was enough to make the other party hesitate to act), while at the same time appearing completely open and honest.

The centurion's eyes flickered as he glanced at Nalan Rongzhi a few more times, then at the white tiger and the truck, quickly weighing the pros and cons in his mind: the other party's origins were unknown, but his strength was unpredictable, and he had a "legitimate reason" and "official background" (although it might be fake). If he forcibly detained and searched him, what if he really was a big shot, or had a real connection with Blackrock City? He probably couldn't bear the consequences. But if he just let him go, what if the other party was really a spy or a traitor...

Ultimately, a sliver of greed overcame his caution. His gaze swept over the seemingly heavy load of "ore" on the truck, and he sneered, saying, "So what if you're from beyond the borders? Once you're at Eagle's Sorrow Pass, you must abide by its rules! Considering you're newcomers and on your way to Blackrock City for business, I'll let you off this time. However…" He changed the subject, rubbing his fingers meaningfully, "Eagle's Sorrow Pass is a strategic location, and the soldiers guarding it day and night are working very hard…"

White Tiger (Big Bear) immediately understood, his smile widening. He quickly pulled out a heavy money bag from his pocket, much more than what he had received at the small checkpoint, and respectfully handed it over: "You're right, sir. The soldiers have worked hard! This is just a small token of our appreciation. We hope you will accept it. If we have the opportunity in the future, our caravan will definitely come to pay our respects to you again!"

The centurion took the money bag, weighed it in his hand, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face. His previous suspicion and wariness seemed to have vanished. He waved his hand and said, "You guys know what's good for you! Go on, go on!"

However, just as the caravan was about to pass through the checkpoint, the centurion added, "To ensure your safety, I will send two brothers to escort you all the way to Blackrock City."

Everyone's hearts sank. This was no escort; it was clearly surveillance. But given the circumstances, they couldn't refuse.

Two sharp-eyed Wolf Fang Guard soldiers followed behind the wagon, keeping a respectful distance. For the rest of the journey, the atmosphere among the caravan became even more oppressive.

Everyone continued to play their roles without revealing any flaws, and even deliberately slowed down their pace, proceeding like an ordinary caravan.

After traveling for most of the day and entering a hilly area with complex terrain, Lu Lingxi Yao finally found an opportunity. She used the excuse that she needed to collect a special herb to have Di Lin (A Tu) drive the truck onto a side road.

Subsequently, she and Nalan Rongzhi joined forces again, using the terrain, ingenious illusions, and Nalan Rongzhi's demonic energy interference to silently set up a small maze.

The two Wolf Fang Guards responsible for surveillance felt the scene before them blur instantly. When they looked again, the caravan ahead had turned a corner and disappeared behind a dense forest.

They hurriedly gave chase, only to find that the forest seemed endless. No matter how they wandered around, they could not find any trace of the caravan. In the end, they had no choice but to return disappointed and report to their superiors that the target had "disappeared unexpectedly."

Meanwhile, Lu Lingxi and her group had already taken advantage of the brief moment when the maze was in effect to leave through another hidden path, completely shaking off their "tail".

As night fell again, the seven finally arrived at the edge of the central region of the demon realm. They stood on a high ground overlooking the plains below, and in the distance, they could vaguely see the outline of a city and a series of undulating mountains—that should be the general direction of where Flowing Cloud Valley was located.

They successfully traversed the outer perimeter of the Rift Sky Force's heavily fortified area. Each checkpoint was fraught with danger, and the sights they encountered along the way only added to their heavy hearts.

Lu Lingxi gazed at the city shrouded in night in the distance, her voice cold, "Every step from now on must be taken with even greater caution. We have entered a true den of dragons and tigers."

Nalan Rongzhi stood beside her, his gaze also fixed on the distance. "The next step is to find Liuyun Valley, contact those old ministers, and then find a way to pinpoint Senior Di Hong's exact location."