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

Just then, the tent flap was lifted, and several figures swaggered in, their faces radiating undeniable arrogance and haughtiness, making it clear that they were up to no good.

"Hey, isn't this the Blazing Flame Mercenary Group? When did you fall so low that you're even recruiting babies?" A short, lewd-looking man with an extremely irritating expression said sarcastically.

Upon hearing this, the woman in red was enraged. She glared at the lewd man, her voice carrying an undeniable authority.

"Zhang Laosan, is your Gale Mercenary Group just looking for trouble because you have nothing better to do? Or was the lesson you learned last time not enough, and you've already forgotten how painful it was?"

Zhang Laosan's face instantly darkened, and a sinister smile curled at the corner of his mouth, like a venomous snake in the night: "Mo Sanniang, don't be too confident. With your current strength, you still want to compare with our Gale Mercenary Group? That's just wishful thinking."

Mo San Niang's face turned ashen with anger, her fists clenched, and she was about to lash out when a man beside her gently pressed down on her wrist.

"Zhang Laosan, remember this: we can defeat you once, and we can defeat you a second time. This is not a place for you to run wild. Get out of here!"

As the man finished speaking, the powerful martial force of a fourth-level Martial Emperor within him suddenly erupted, sweeping across the entire tent like a storm. Upon seeing this, Zhang Laosan's face changed drastically, turning ashen white. He involuntarily retreated, a hint of fear and resentment flashing in his eyes.

"Feng Wuyai, don't be too smug. Once this evaluation is over, your Blazing Flame Mercenary Group will be kicked out of the Dark Mine! If you don't want to lose your qualification this year, as long as you are willing to bow your head and beg me, I might take pity on you and show you a way out."

Old Zhang shouted with a fierce but weak voice, trying to save face, but he couldn't hide his fear.

Lu Lingxi's lips curled into a slight, ambiguous smile. "Oh? What's the right path?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Laosan burst into laughter, his eyes gleaming with greed as he fixed his gaze on Huan Yue, who was in Lu Lingxi Yao's arms.

"Hehe, if you can give me this rare spirit pet, I might consider lending you a few people to help you out of your immediate predicament."

Before she finished speaking, Mo San Niang moved swiftly, standing in front of Lu Ling Xi Yao like a mother hen protecting her chicks.

"Don't even think about it!"

Immediately afterwards, Feng Wuyai stepped forward and stood shoulder to shoulder with him. His voice was deep and powerful, carrying an undeniable threat.

"Zhang Laosan, I advise you not to make a move on him, or you'll face the consequences!"

This scene prompted all the members of the Blazing Flame Mercenary Group inside the tent to respond, and they all gathered around Lu Lingxi Yao, forming an unbreakable barrier.

A warm feeling welled up in Lu Lingxi's heart. She had only known these people for a short time, yet they had stood up for her without hesitation. This kindness made her realize that she could no longer stand aside.

"Zhang Laosan, since you've come all this way, I certainly can't let you leave empty-handed."

Lu Lingxi's voice carried a hint of amusement, and the wicked smile on her lips became more pronounced, causing Zhang Laosan to feel a chill inexplicably. Although he was a Martial Grandmaster Seven-Star expert and should have been full of confidence in the face of such a young junior, he felt inexplicably uneasy at this moment.

Just as Zhang Laosan was wondering, Lu Lingxi suddenly swayed and disappeared from everyone's sight in an instant, leaving behind a look of astonishment and disbelief.

"Where is that kid...?" someone in the crowd muttered to themselves, looking puzzled.

Zhang Laosan looked around nervously, his heart filled with unease. Just as he was feeling restless, a gust of wind suddenly came from behind him, followed by the dull thud of flesh colliding and Zhang Laosan's cry of pain.

"what--"

It turned out that Lu Lingxi had quietly circled behind Zhang Laosan and, with lightning speed, punched him hard in the back, sending him flying and crashing to the ground.

Upon seeing this, the members of the Gale Mercenary Group quickly stepped forward to help Zhang Laosan up, then glared angrily at Lu Lingxi.

Feng Wuyai reacted swiftly, like a bolt of lightning, pulling Lu Lingxi Yao behind him and protecting her tightly. Then, his voice boomed like thunder, issuing a stern warning.

"With me here, you won't be able to touch him in the slightest!"

At the same time, Mo San Niang and the others were not to be outdone and joined the battle. In an instant, the battle swept across the entire field like a storm. Tents were ruthlessly overturned in the fierce fighting. The figures of the crowd intertwined in the dim light, creating a series of breathtaking scenes. The sounds of battle were deafening, as if they were going to engulf the entire world in them.

Time slowly passed in this endless contest until both sides gradually exhausted their strength, and the battle finally came to an end.

Amidst his panting breaths, Zhang Laosan covered his right cheek, which was swollen and bluish from the severe injury, and spoke incoherently but threateningly.

"How dare you oppose our Gale Mercenary Group! You'll regret this! Just you wait and see!"

After saying this, he forced his exhausted body to stand up and, along with several equally disheveled subordinates, staggered away into the distant night.

Once the provocative figure had completely disappeared from sight, Lu Lingxi asked a question.

"What star rating is the Gale Mercenary Group?"

Upon hearing this, Mo San Niang's face showed indignation, and she replied helplessly, "Six stars, one star higher than us, that's why they are so arrogant and always at odds with us."

However, Lu Lingxi's response was like a fire in the cold wind, fiery and resolute.

"Believe me, after this rating, the Gale Mercenary Group will never exist in this world again."

Her eyes were chilling, yet they also revealed an indescribable confidence. Despite her slender frame, the aura she exuded was like a magnet, possessing a strong attraction that drew people in irresistibly to her indomitable will, making it impossible to look away.

After a fierce battle, the members of the Blazing Flame Mercenary Group witnessed Lu Lingxi Yao's extraordinary courage and strength, and they were all filled with admiration, exclaiming their praise.

"Little guy, I never knew you were so amazing! You've really impressed me!"

Looking at the mess in front of her, Lu Lingxi Yao showed a hint of apology between her brows.

"I'm truly sorry everyone, because of me, the Gale Mercenary Group and the Blazing Flame Mercenary Group have become irreconcilable enemies."

At this moment, a burly man named Qian Tao strode forward, patted Lu Lingxi Yao's slightly thin shoulder forcefully, and laughed heartily.

"Young brother, what are you saying! The Gale Mercenary Group has always bullied others by relying on their strength. If it weren't for their slightly stronger overall strength, they would have been taught a lesson by the other mercenary groups long ago. Today's battle was truly exhilarating, hahaha—"

Mo San Niang's expression was unusually solemn. She said worriedly, "Now we have completely broken ties with the Gale Mercenary Group, and they even suffered a loss today. Given the Gale Mercenary Group's style, they will definitely not let this go!"

Upon hearing this, Feng Wuyai's eyes no longer held the previous frustration and dejection. He calmly said, "We'll meet force with force and water with earth. No matter where fate ultimately leads us, we must go all out, fight with all our might, and never back down!"

Seeing this, Lu Lingxi felt a strong sense of responsibility and mission. She resolutely said, "Uncle Feng, please allow me to do my part for the Blazing Flame Mercenary Group!"

When everyone heard that Lu Lingxiyao was going to join them, they were overjoyed. However, this joy only lasted for a moment on Feng Wuyai's face.

After the fierce battle just now, they had a deep understanding of Lu Lingxi's strength. Although they could not know exactly what level she had reached, her amazing performance of knocking down Zhang Laosan, a Martial Grandmaster of the Seventh Rank, with a single punch was enough to prove that her strength was extraordinary.

Feng Wuyai looked at the young and energetic boy in front of him—Lu Lingxi Yao—and felt a mix of emotions.

To be honest, deep down he did long for Lu Lingxi to join him, but reason told him that he couldn't place that hope on a child's shoulders; that wouldn't be fair to him.

Feng Wuyai took a deep breath, trying to make his voice sound gentler yet firmer, "Little one, you didn't have to get involved in this mess. You have a long road ahead of you, there's no need to wade into this muddy water. We'll handle our own affairs."

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi Yao smiled confidently and warmly. She gently shook her head, her eyes sparkling with an indomitable light.

“Uncle Feng, from the moment I decided to follow you, I have been a member of the Blazing Flame Mercenary Group. Now that I am involved, I hope to do my best to contribute to the team, even if it is just a small contribution.”

Feng Wuyai looked at her, a warm feeling welling up in his heart, and he was also moved by her persistence.

He nodded, his voice trembling slightly. "In that case, we don't need to waste time catching any more spirit beasts. Let's pack up, return to Jinyuan City immediately, strengthen our defenses, and prepare for the upcoming challenge."

Upon hearing this, all the group members nodded in agreement and quickly got to work, packing up tents and organizing equipment. The entire campsite was instantly filled with life and energy.

Lu Lingxi stood aside, watching this scene with a sense of pride. She knew that no matter how difficult the road ahead, as long as everyone worked together, there was no difficulty that could not be overcome.