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

In a quaint and elegant inn room, light filters through the half-open window, dappling the round table. Around the table, three figures sit together.

Lu Lingxi was recounting the information she had gathered in a clear and powerful voice. After she finished speaking, she turned her gaze to Lu Xinglan beside her and asked curiously.

"Xinglan, have you made any progress?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xinglan shook his head slightly, his expression solemn. "The information I obtained is almost identical to yours. However, during the investigation, I encountered those men in black. The aura emanating from them is exactly the same as Lin Wanwan's."

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi paused, then rested her chin on one hand and tapped the table with the other, as if deep in thought. After a moment, she suddenly looked up and slowly said, "There must be some unspeakable secret between Lin Wanwan and those men in black. We must find out their purpose!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xinglan nodded in agreement, "So what should we do next?"

Upon hearing Lu Xinglan's question, Feng Qingxue, who had been silently observing, suddenly brightened her eyes with anticipation.

"Nothing ventured, nothing gained," Lu Lingxi Yao said with a meaningful smile.

Lu Xinglan smiled indulgently, as if he knew Lu Lingxi's thoughts perfectly. His eyes were full of trust and encouragement as he said, "Whatever decision you make, I will be with you."

However, Feng Qingxue seemed a little confused. She blinked her big eyes, looking puzzled, and asked, "Hey, what are you two planning? I don't understand at all!"

Lu Lingxi gave Feng Qingxue a reassuring look, signaling her to calm down.

Immediately afterward, a flash of light appeared, and Lu Lingxi and Lu Xinglan vanished without a trace in the same instant, leaving Feng Qingxue standing there in astonishment, her heart filled with both curiosity and anxiety.

"What exactly is the plan? I want to go too..."

Lu Lingxi raised her hand and pointed to two agile men dressed in black not far in front of them, and said to Lu Xinglan beside her, "Xinglan, do you see those two?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xinglan's gaze quickly locked onto the two men in black, his tone carrying a hint of curiosity, clearly indicating that he had guessed what Lu Lingxi was thinking.

"Hmm, you mean..."

A sly smile inadvertently appeared on Lu Lingxi's lips. She didn't say much, but exchanged a knowing look with Lu Xinglan. Then, the two followed the two men in black silently to a secluded corner.

Seizing the opportunity, Lu Lingxi and Lu Xinglan acted almost simultaneously, like two bolts of lightning, instantly closing in on the two unsuspecting men in black.

With a flick of her wrist, Lu Lingxi Yao struck one of the men in black, who fell unconscious briefly.

Lu Xinglan was not to be outdone. His movements were swift and precise, and the other man in black also could not escape being subdued. He was also knocked unconscious on the ground before he could react.

Then, the two worked in perfect unison, quickly taking out ropes they had prepared beforehand and binding the two men in black tightly.

Immediately afterwards, Lu Lingxi waved her hand gently, a faint light flashed, and the two disappeared from the spot.

After everything was settled, Lu Lingxi and Lu Xinglan exchanged a smile and then returned to the inn.

As soon as they stepped into the courtyard, Feng Qingxue greeted them with a hint of joy in her voice, "Xiyao, Young Master Lu, you're finally back."

Lu Lingxi nodded slightly, then gently waved her left hand, and immediately two figures tightly bound by ropes appeared before Feng Qingxue.

This scene instantly filled Feng Qingxue's eyes with unbelievable astonishment, her voice trembling slightly, "This... is that the mysterious men in black?"

Lu Lingxi nodded slightly. Then, she slowly raised her right hand, her fingertips twirling, instantly transforming into two crystal-clear, palm-sized water balls. With a gentle toss, the water balls landed accurately on the two men in black who were still unconscious.

With a slight noise, the men in black woke up one after another. When they opened their eyes, they saw three unfamiliar faces and a sense of panic welled up in their hearts.

But the panic was fleeting, replaced by a calm and stubbornness.

One of them, his voice slightly hoarse but filled with unwavering determination, asked, "Who are you, and why have you brought us here?"

Lu Lingxi smiled faintly yet profoundly as she slowly approached the man in black, her voice soft yet carrying an undeniable air of authority.

"I only need to ask you a few simple questions, and I hope you will be honest with me. Otherwise..."

Before she could finish speaking, the two men in black suddenly changed their expressions. Before Lu Lingxi could make a move, they both collapsed to the ground, black blood trickling from their mouths, already lifeless.

Lu Lingxi Yao squatted down and carefully examined their bodies, her brows revealing a hint of solemnity. Then she slowly stood up, her clear, cold voice echoing in the courtyard.

"They really are dead servants; they even have poison hidden in their mouths. I was thinking of saving a lot of trouble, but now it seems we have no choice but to risk infiltrating."

After speaking, she involuntarily reached out to remove the clothes from one of the men in black, but at that moment, a strong arm stopped her. Lu Xinglan stood there, his brows furrowed, his eyes filled with displeasure and slight anger, his voice carrying a hint of reproach: "You still want to strip another man's clothes in front of me?"

Lu Lingxi was taken aback by the sudden accusation. She quickly realized what was happening and blushed with embarrassment. She chuckled and said somewhat awkwardly, "Hehe~ No, no! You do it, you do it."

Seeing this, Lu Xinglan helplessly raised his hand and gently stroked her small nose, his eyes full of doting affection. He squatted down and skillfully and quickly took off the clothes of the man in black. During the process of stripping off the clothes, he discovered that both of them had the same jade pendant on them, with their names engraved on it. The taller one was named Yun Bai, and the shorter one was named Mu Qi.

At this moment, Feng Qingxue was still immersed in a dazed state. She was always a step behind or not on the same wavelength as Lu Lingxi and Lu Xinglan's series of actions.

"Young Master Lu, what are you doing?" she asked, puzzled.

"Change into their clothes and blend in!" Lu Xinglan answered succinctly.

With a gentle wave of his hands, a crystal-clear water sphere floated up in his palms. The water sphere gently enveloped the two garments, and as his spiritual energy flowed through them, the garments were quickly washed clean. Then, they were rapidly dried in a gentle breeze. Afterward, he handed the smaller garment to Lu Lingxi Yao.

Seeing Lu Xinglan using both water and wind elemental powers simultaneously, Lu Lingxi Yao couldn't help but widen her eyes in surprise: "You actually have three elements?"

Lu Xinglan smiled slightly and looked at her tenderly: "What's so strange about it? My Yao Yao is so amazing, so naturally I can't be too bad either, that way I can be worthy of you, right?"

When Feng Qingxue heard that Lu Xinglan was a three-elemental spirit master, her eyes were filled with disbelief. When she learned that Lu Lingxiyao was actually a full-elemental spirit master, she almost fainted.

She was secretly astonished: What's wrong with this world? When did multi-elemental spirit masters become so common, that she had encountered two in such a short time?

After Lu Lingxi and Lu Xinglan finished changing, they smiled at each other, but felt that something was still missing.

Lu Lingxi had a sudden inspiration and turned to Lu Xinglan, asking, "Xinglan, do you have a way to change your appearance and eye color?"

Lu Xinglan nodded gently, and then his face began to slowly transform until it was no different from Yun Bai's. His originally deep purple eyes also quietly turned into scarlet.

Upon seeing this, Lu Lingxi Yao couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. Then, she took out the Thousand Transformations Mask from her bosom and put it on, instantly transforming into Mu Qi. The two of them were perfectly disguised.

With everything prepared, Lu Lingxi Yao had Feng Qingxue return to the Kunlun Ring. Then, she took out a bottle of corpse-dissolving powder from her sleeve and gently sprinkled it on the two lifeless bodies. Wherever the powder touched, the corpses quickly dissolved, eventually turning into a pool of viscous liquid that silently merged into the earth, as if they had never left a trace in this world.

After finishing their business, Lu Lingxi and Lu Xinglan went to the place where the men in black had been. They guessed that the appearance of those men in black was no accident and that they must have a mission behind it. Therefore, they decided to lie in wait and continue to lie in ambush in that area.

While waiting, Lu Lingxi's gaze inadvertently swept over the corner of the wall. She slowly approached, squatted down, and carefully examined the wall.

A strange pattern was carved on the wall—a flawless white skull, shrouded in a layer of unfathomable black mist, like the eye of an abyss, exuding an indescribable mystery and eeriness.

Lu Lingxi Yao quickly stood up and called Lu Xinglan over: "Xinglan, come and see, this mark is very strange, have you heard of it before?"

Lu Xinglan frowned, staring intently at the pattern, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes, "This is... the emblem of the Guifang clan!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi Yao's face was filled with confusion: "Gui Fang Shi? Why does that name sound so familiar?"

Lu Xinglan took a deep breath, her voice tinged with a hint of probing, "Then do you know about the Youming Clan?"

Lu Lingxi nodded slightly, "I've heard of it briefly. I saw it in an ancient book, but the description was rather brief, and I couldn't get a full picture of it."

Lu Xinglan nodded, his expression becoming even more solemn: "The Youming Clan is actually a branch of the Guifang Clan. Their clan emblem is a black skull, which is similar in style to the white skull covered in black mist in front of us, but there is a fundamental difference in color. The appearance of this mark is very ominous, and we must be even more careful."

Lu Xinglan paused briefly before continuing, "The Youming Clan is proficient in witchcraft and dark magic. It is said that their ancestor made a pact with the Youming King. This pact not only made them loyal servants of the Guifang Clan, but also endowed them with the forbidden power to control the boundary between life and death."

Under the protection of the King of the Underworld, members of the Underworld Clan were able to glimpse the mysteries of death, manipulate the dead and decaying corpses, and cast curses. These abilities were like candlelight in the abyss, both alluring and terrifying.

However, the dark spirit arts they practiced were far beyond what ordinary dark spirit masters could achieve. It was an evil art that touched the essence of the world and distorted the laws of nature, and was regarded as an absolute taboo by this world.

The Netherworld Clan can summon an army of undead that blots out the sky, spreading the aura of death to every inch of land; they can also control those undead creatures that should be at rest, making them roar in the night and become symbols of terror.

Even more chilling is that they can use complex witchcraft to resurrect the skeleton army, allowing those lifeless skeletons, filled only with hatred and despair, to carry out endless slaughter.

In their pursuit of power, the Netherworld Clan gradually lost their humanity, becoming selfish and ruthless. Ultimately, they were scorned by the world and given the ominous title of 'Necromancer,' becoming synonymous with fear.

"Gui Fangshi, I remember he was transformed from the spirit of the Underworld King Canaan, is that right?"

"That's right. This goes back to ancient times, when the Guifang clan was endowed with a primitive and savage evil power. This power was both their capital in battle and the beginning of the curse."

Since that great battle, the Guifang clan has been cursed by the chief god. This curse not only twisted their minds, making them ruthless, greedy, and cunning, but also filled them with an irreconcilable hatred and hostility towards the entire world.

Lu Lingxi frowned slightly, her voice carrying a hint of confusion and doubt, as if she were exploring an ancient and mysterious puzzle.

"But wasn't the Gui Fang clan sealed in the endless void? How could they possibly make any moves?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xinglan spoke slowly with a solemn expression, “I have a bold guess. Perhaps the Guifang clan did not come out, but instead used the Youming clan—that clan that is also well-versed in the power of darkness—as their eyes and ears and hands to act in this world.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi Yao's eyes flashed with surprise. She murmured softly, as if talking to herself, "The Youming Clan... if that's the case, then the scheme behind this becomes even more complex and unpredictable. But why would they choose to appear in Fengming Continent? This land protected by the Phoenix God, could it be..."

At this point, her gaze suddenly turned serious, and a hint of worry crept onto her brow. "Could it be that they also came for the legendary phoenix blood? That drop of divine blood that can grant supreme power and might even break ancient seals?"

As this thought arose, the whole world seemed to sink, and an ominous premonition filled the air.

Just then, a man in black slowly walked towards them. He was surrounded by an indescribable aura of killing intent. What was most striking were his slightly shimmering scarlet eyes, like two leaping flames, revealing a coldness that transcended ordinary people. He glanced contemptuously at Lu Lingxi and Lu Xinglan and said with great disdain.

"Yunbai, Muqi—the lord and the clan chief want to see you. Come with me immediately!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi and Lu Xinglan had many questions in their hearts. They exchanged a tacit glance and obediently followed the man in black, heading towards the Feng residence.