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

The secret stronghold of the Panshi tribe, a more spacious and secluded stone chamber than the previous council chamber, was cleared out. Panshi Lie specially ordered people to bring in several simple but clean stone beds, cover them with thick animal hides, and light several animal oil lamps to illuminate the stone chamber.

The rescue team led by Nalan Rongzhi (Nalagu) successfully rescued the three old ministers from the Black Stone Mine Prison, and with the help of Pan Shilie and his people, they returned to this new secret stronghold without any danger.

Upon returning to the stronghold, Lu Lingxi Yao (Xiao Qi) immediately examined the injuries of the three veteran ministers. They had fallen into a coma in the mining prison due to excessive excitement upon seeing Di Lin. As the diagnosis progressed, her delicate brows furrowed more and more, indicating that the situation was worse than she had imagined.

Cangsong, the strategist of the Canglang clan; Xiong Yuan, the general of the Giant Bear clan; and Ying Hong, the patriarch of the Cangying clan—these three old ministers, who once dominated the demon realm and were renowned for their prestige, were now like three pieces of withered wood, barely clinging to life.

They not only suffered unimaginable physical torment—whip marks, branding, old fractures, muscle atrophy, and joint deformities from long-term labor—but more seriously, their souls and very essence were severely damaged.

Having been imprisoned in the dark and damp mine for a long time, their demonic power was almost completely worn away, and their source of life was depleted. In particular, the mental imprint that was forcibly removed by Dark Night (Little Gray) was removed, but the aftereffects it left behind were extremely serious.

While the brand drained their life force, it also continuously eroded the essence of their souls, leaving indelible dark wounds that made their soul fire so weak that it seemed ready to be extinguished at any moment.

“The situation is very bad,” Lu Lingxi Yao’s expression was also somewhat solemn. She whispered to Nalan Rongzhi and Di Lin (A Tu) who were standing beside her, “Their life force has been almost completely drained. If it weren’t for their amazing willpower, they probably would have already…”

Seeing his three elders, who had watched him grow up, in this state, Di Lin (A Tu) felt as if his heart was being torn apart. His eyes were red, and he pleaded in a choked voice, "Master, please, you must save them!"

"Don't worry." Lu Lingxi patted Di Lin's shoulder and said with a firm look in her eyes, "I will do my best."

She immediately took out a jade bottle from her Kunlun Ring and poured out three pills. These were simplified healing medicines she had made based on the pharmacology of the Nine Revolutions Rejuvenating Pill and combined with some divine medicinal materials she had on hand. They were called "Nine Revolutions Life-Giving Pills". Although they could not bring the dead back to life and heal the wounded, they had a miraculous effect on replenishing the source of life and repairing the wounds of the soul.

She carefully fed the pills into the mouths of the three old ministers. The pills melted instantly upon entering their mouths, and a gentle yet powerful life energy flowed like a trickle into their parched dantian and sea of ​​consciousness.

Immediately afterwards, Lu Lingxi Yao formed hand seals, and a soft emerald green light and a holy milky white halo spread around her. The pure wood-type spiritual energy nourished their withered meridians and bodies like a spring breeze and rain; the warm light-type spiritual energy transformed into countless tiny points of light, seeping into the depths of their souls, carefully repairing the wounds left by the spiritual imprint, and dispelling the death energy entrenched in their souls.

Nalan Rongzhi (Nalagu) stood to the side, his hands forming a mudra. An invisible energy wave spread out from him, forming a stable barrier that enveloped the entire stone chamber.

He did this for two reasons: first, to prevent the powerful spiritual energy fluctuations during Lu Lingxi Yao's treatment from leaking out and causing unnecessary trouble; and second, to stabilize the spiritual energy of the surrounding environment and provide Lu Lingxi Yao with the best treatment environment.

Under Lu Lingxi Yao's almost exhausting healing power, the three old ministers' originally faint and almost imperceptible auras gradually became stable and long.

A sliver of color slowly returned to their pale faces, their tightly closed eyelids trembled slightly, and their chapped lips emitted a few unconscious groans, their consciousness beginning to awaken from its slumber.

When they struggled to open their eyes, feeling the warm and vibrant power within their bodies and the comfort emanating from the depths of their souls, they were even a little bewildered—were they... saved?

Just then, a soft footstep sound came from outside the stone chamber, followed by the figures of Youming (Xiao Hei), Baihu (Xiong Da), and Fengxiao (Lao Feng) appearing at the door.

"Master!" Youming (Xiao Hei) shouted as soon as he entered the door, as if he wanted to take credit. "We're back! We've turned the place upside down in the Soul Abyss. That Ghost-Faced Owl King is probably still having a headache trying to catch us!"

Baihu (Xiongda) smiled and added, "We followed the plan and successfully attracted the attention of most of the guards in Duanhunyuan, and the retreat was smooth without leaving any trace."

Lu Lingxi nodded, expressing her satisfaction with their performance. "Thank you for your hard work. Go and rest now."

The return of the three made the atmosphere in the stone chamber a little more relaxed. After Lu Lingxi Yao's initial treatment, the three old ministers had fully regained their senses. Although they were still extremely weak and had great difficulty even sitting up, when they saw the young man disguised as a dog demon in front of them and the "Emperor's Heart Pendant" in his hand that emitted a seven-colored glow, Cangsong, Xiong Yuan, and Ying Hong became excited again!

"Your Highness..." Cangsong spoke first, struggling to get up from the stone bed, "This old minister...this old minister Cangsong...pays respects to Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

"This humble general, Xiong Yuan, pays his respects to Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

"This old man, Yinghong, greets Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

Despite their weakened state, Xiong Yuan and Ying Hong struggled to perform the rites of a subject to Emperor Lin (A Tu). After years of anticipation and despair, they finally saw the hope of the orthodox demon realm at this moment!

"Three seniors, you absolutely mustn't!"

Upon seeing this, Di Lin (A Tu) rushed forward, his eyes already blurred with tears. He reached out his trembling hands and supported the three swaying old ministers one by one, his voice choked with sobs, "There is no need to stand on ceremony. It is Di Lin's incompetence that has caused you all such humiliation. Di Lin... is guilty!"

He, the dignified prince of the demon realm, had caused these loyal and devoted old ministers who had devoted themselves to the demon realm to suffer such inhuman torment. A huge sense of guilt overwhelmed him like a tidal wave.

The three old ministers were helped up by Di Lin, and feeling the warmth from his hands and his sincere concern, they were moved to tears.

"Your Highness...you mustn't say that!" Xiong Yuan's voice choked with sobs, like a child's. "To see Your Highness safe and sound again, to see Your Highness return safely, we...we would have no regrets even if we died right now!"

Ying Hong was also trembling with excitement. He raised his withered hand and patted Di Lin's shoulder. "Your Highness is of the true bloodline of the demon realm. You are His Majesty Di Hong's only hope, and the only hope of our entire demon realm. As long as Your Highness gives the order, we, with our withered bodies, are willing to give our lives for Your Highness, even unto death!"

At this moment, tears of excitement glistened in Cangsong's eyes, but he quickly calmed himself down and looked at Dilin with a firm gaze, "As long as Your Highness needs us, we will do our utmost to contribute to Your Highness's great cause of restoring the kingdom and to revitalize the demon realm!"

Looking at these three loyal and devoted old ministers before him, Emperor Lin was deeply moved, and the emotions in his heart were beyond words.

He nodded heavily, tightening his grip on the three old ministers' hands, his eyes filled with unprecedented determination. "Rest assured, seniors, Di Lin hereby swears that he will personally slay the traitor Lie Tian, ​​rescue my father, reclaim everything that belongs to us, and restore the glory of the demon realm!"