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

Along the way, Lu Lingxi chatted idly with the boy, while Huan Yue and Huan Ying seemed rather reserved, as if they were quite wary of him. They were usually very talkative, but now they were much more restrained.

As the group arrived at a vast swamp, they slowed down and chose a relatively dry place to rest. It was at this moment that the sleeping girl slowly opened her eyes and awoke from her slumber.

The girl's jet-black hair was unkempt and casually draped over her chest. Her once pristine white clothes were now tattered and torn, revealing glimpses of her graceful figure, especially her long, straight, bare legs, whose smooth skin gleamed with an alluring luster.

The girl bowed slightly, her voice hoarse with gratitude as she awoke: "Thank you for saving me. My name is Feng Qingxue, and I come from the Feng family."

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi frowned slightly, then asked in a slightly curious tone, "Have you ever heard of the name Feng Qingyu?"

A hint of surprise flashed across Feng Qingxue's face, as if she had heard a long-lost yet familiar name: "Ah? You know my sister? I'm her younger sister."

A faint smile appeared on Lu Lingxi's lips as she secretly marveled at the wondrous fate of this world, her words filled with concern and curiosity.

"I met you before at the Holy Spirit Academy. Eh? Why are you in this remote and dangerous place?"

Lu Xinglan leaned lazily against the thick tree trunk, sunlight filtering through the sparse leaves and dappling his body, giving him a faint golden glow.

He parted his thin lips slightly, his voice deep and magnetic: "I'm afraid they've been hunted down! As far as I know, among the younger generation of the Phoenix Clan, there are two people with pure bloodlines. Therefore, those with wicked intentions have become greedy and attempted to plunder their pure bloodlines and graft them onto themselves in order to obtain the Phoenix's inheritance!"

Upon hearing this, Feng Qingxue's beautiful brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. She clearly hadn't expected Lu Xinglan to know the Phoenix Clan's internal secrets.

"You actually know so much about this?" Her voice held a hint of disbelief.

“My sister and I were born with the purest bloodline, which is why we have far more cultivation resources than others. However, recently, a terrible rumor has been spreading – it is said that one can seize a pure bloodline through a blood exchange technique. In an instant, the family was in turmoil. In order to seize power, my uncle cruelly murdered my father. All the family members who were close to my father were slaughtered without exception. My sister was also lured home by a villain and then imprisoned.”

Lu Lingxi looked at Feng Qingxue and asked calmly, "So what are your plans?"

Upon hearing this, Feng Qingxue's gaze became firm and urgent. She turned to Lu Lingxiyao, her eyes flashing with pleading light. Her hands unconsciously clenched, her nails digging deep into her palms.

"I hope to stay by your side. I know I am weak and cannot act alone. I must become strong. Only by becoming strong can I rescue my sister, kill the enemy, and avenge my father!"

Looking into Feng Qingxue's clear and resolute eyes, Lu Lingxi felt a strange resonance and readily agreed without hesitation.

"it is good!"

Perhaps moved by Feng Qingxue's sincerity and perseverance, or perhaps because of her deep impression of her sister, who was hot-tempered but kind-hearted, Lu Lingxi Yao already regarded her as a close friend worthy of deep friendship, even though they had only known each other for a few days. So, at this moment, she decided to lend a helping hand.

"Hahaha~ You humans are quite loyal and sentimental!"

The oppressive air was gently torn apart by a sudden burst of laughter. The laughter was crisp and childlike, drifting leisurely from below the swamp, like a nursery rhyme that unexpectedly drifted into one's ears in the dead of night, making one's heart inexplicably tighten.

"Who?"

Lu Lingxi reacted quickly and alertly. She flashed and protected Feng Qingxue, who had not yet recovered her strength, behind her. However, an even faster figure had already blocked her way.

“Lu Xinglan…you?” Lu Lingxi Yao stared in surprise at the figure in front of her.

"Don't speak, the newcomer is very strong!"

Lu Xinglan's expression was solemn. He gently held Lu Lingxi Yao's slightly soft little hand in his palm. A warm current spread from his palm, warm and reassuring.

But in this critical moment, Lu Xinglan had no time to pay attention to these subtle emotional fluctuations. His gaze was like a sharp sword, piercing through layers of mist and locking onto the center of the swamp.

“Gurgle…Gurgle…”

From the depths of the swamp came a series of muffled and irregular bubbling sounds, as if a giant beast sleeping beneath the earth was breathing slowly.

As the sound continued, the surface of the swamp began to churn, and gradually, a huge flower bud slowly rose from the mud of the swamp. Its petals were as alluring as blood, with an ominous dark red hue, and shimmered with a chilling luster.

The flower bud looked strangely eerie; it trembled slightly, carrying an indescribable magic.

Suddenly, the flower bud burst open, like a gaping maw, releasing a sweet and suffocating fragrance. The fragrance was so strong that it was almost tangible, yet it carried a chilling and eerie quality.

"Oh no! The fragrance is poisonous! Quickly cover your mouth and nose!"

The phantom's voice was sharp and urgent, like a thunderclap exploding in everyone's ears.

Lu Lingxi and Lu Xinglan reacted quickly, covering their mouths and noses with their sleeves almost before the phantom finished speaking.

However, Huan Yue and Feng Qingxue were a beat too slow. They only had time to show their astonishment before collapsing to the ground in an instant, their bodies limp as if all their strength had been drained away.

Lu Lingxi was extremely anxious. She wanted to rush forward immediately to check on Huan Yue and Feng Qingxue's injuries, but Lu Xinglan held her arm tightly.

Lu Xinglan's eyes flashed with calmness and determination. He said in a low voice, "This fragrance only has a numbing effect. They will be fine. The most important thing now is to stay calm and not let this fragrance affect us."

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi felt somewhat relieved. She nodded to Lu Xinglan to indicate that she understood, and then her gaze returned to the center of the swamp, to the flower that had fully bloomed.

On the brightly blooming flowers sat a boy of seven or eight years old, surrounded by a dark light, as if he had come from the deepest hell, carrying an aura that made people's hearts tremble.

But what's most striking is his fiery red hair, which shimmers with an unusual luster in the sunlight, like will-o'-the-wisps dancing in the forest at night, mysterious and unruly, adding to his sinister charm.

The young man sat with a languid yet elegant posture, his gaze lightly sweeping over Lu Lingxi Yao in front of him. A playful smile appeared on his lips, and his eyes were like deep vortexes, intertwined with amusement and curiosity, revealing a kind of otherworldly etherealness.

With every move he made, an indescribable powerful aura suddenly spread out, like a storm, instantly enveloping Lu Lingxi Yao and Lu Xinglan beside her, making everyone feel an involuntary heavy pressure.

Lu Lingxi frowned, and an unprecedented solemnity flashed in her clear eyes. She said softly, "This is an ancient ferocious beast - the Netherworld Demon."

This is what Ling Shu told her. Even though the Netherworld Demon in front of her is in its juvenile stage, it has already reached the level of a nine-star divine beast. With her current strength, it is undoubtedly a losing battle.

"Hehehe~ It's rare for someone like me, the Netherworld Demon, to actually recognize my true form when I show myself in this world." The boy's laughter was crisp and sly as he looked at Lu Lingxi with interest.

Legend has it that the ancient ferocious beast, the Netherworld Demon, is both righteous and evil, possessing immense strength and a bizarre and ever-changing form. It is as robust as an ox, yet covered in sharp quills like a hedgehog; its roar sounds like a dog's bark; it resembles a tiger, yet has wings. It is a very peculiar and ferocious spirit beast.

Looking at the Netherworld Demon before her, Lu Lingxi Yao's heart raced involuntarily, and an unprecedented fighting spirit surged within her. She thought to herself: If she could successfully form a contract with it, her path of cultivation would be greatly aided.

"Lu Xinglan, help me!" Lu Lingxi's voice was firm and resolute, without the slightest hesitation.

"it is good!"

Lu Xinglan seemed to have known Lu Lingxi's thoughts all along, and readily agreed, his purple eyes fixed on the Netherworld Demon in the center of the flower stamen.

Seeing this, the Netherworld Demon curled up a cold smile, its eyes full of mockery and disdain. "Hmph, a mere human dares to plot against me? How utterly laughable."

Lu Lingxi was startled, realizing that her intentions had been seen through by this ghostly demon, but she did not back down, but instead faced it more calmly.

"An ancient ferocious beast—the Netherworld Demon, such a rare spiritual beast, I, Lu Lingxi Yao, am naturally extremely tempted. Why not?"

Upon hearing this, the Netherworld Demon let out bursts of wild laughter, a strange light flashing in its eyes.

"Haha~ You're quite outspoken, much more interesting than those hypocritical humans. Since you're so brave, how about we make a deal? If you can defeat me, I'll willingly go with you, how about it?"

Lu Lingxi smiled confidently and agreed without hesitation, her eyes shining with unwavering determination.

"Okay! It's a deal! I hope you'll keep your promise and not go back on your word!"

"Of course, I always keep my word!" The voice of the Netherworld Demon echoed in the air, carrying an unquestionable majesty.

Lu Lingxi gazed at Lu Xinglan and gently parted her lips, "Lu Xinglan, his future—I'm entrusting it to you."

Lu Lingxi herself found it strange that she would have such deep trust in a stranger she had just met and knew very little about.

Deep within her heart, a warm and powerful force seemed to be guiding her toward him, and a subtle yet clear voice whispered in her ear: This person is trustworthy.

Upon hearing this, Lu Xinglan nodded to indicate that he understood. Then, his figure vanished from the spot like a wisp of smoke, leaving behind an elusive trace.

As the demon watched Lu Xinglan disappear from the spot, the amusement in its eyes grew stronger, and it thought to itself: These two are really interesting.

"You demons and monsters, just wait and come with me!"

After Lu Lingxi finished speaking, her figure suddenly rose high, like a fluttering butterfly, and rushed straight towards the Netherworld Demon.

"Ice Chains!" Lu Lingxi Yao chanted softly. With a light tap of her fingertips, a chain shimmering with a pale blue light shot out and precisely wrapped around the body of the Netherworld Demon, binding it tightly.

The demon in the underworld curled its lips into a mocking smile and said disdainfully, "Human, you think you can trap me with ice? You're being far too naive!"

After speaking, he merely raised his left hand, and the seemingly indestructible ice chain shattered inch by inch under his powerful strength, turning into nothingness.

"If you don't have the ability, you're not qualified to be my master!"

The words of the demon were tinged with provocation. In fact, it had been keeping a close eye on Lu Lingxi Yao ever since she stepped into this territory.

Because the aura emanating from her was similar to that of his former master, a voice kept echoing in his mind, urging him to approach her. So he appeared when she was near the edge of the swamp.

Lu Lingxi's lips curled into a sly smile, her eyes flashing with a challenging light, and her words carrying a hint of unruliness and provocation.

"This is just a warm-up. You'd better watch out from here on out!"