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

The man in black led the two to the residence of the current patriarch of the Phoenix Clan. He stepped forward, respectfully whispered a few words to the inside of the tightly closed door, and then left.

"come in!"

With this deep call, Lu Lingxi and Lu Xinglan exchanged a subtle glance, and then they slowly pushed open the door and went inside.

Seated in the main seat was a middle-aged man with a slightly plump figure. He wore a gorgeous robe with vibrant colors, like a peacock spreading its tail feathers. Although his features were round, they could not hide the shrewdness hidden within, especially his eyes, which occasionally flashed with a cunning light, as if they could see into people's hearts. The gorgeous robe completely concealed his fat belly.

Upon closer inspection, it's not hard to see that this person's face bears a resemblance to Feng Qingxue's. This person must be Feng Tianyi, the new patriarch of the Phoenix Clan and Feng Qingxue's uncle.

Below the main seat, a thin man in black sat quietly, his entire body tightly wrapped in a heavy black cloak, revealing only a pair of blood-red eyes that exuded a chilling aura.

"Have you found Feng Qingxue?"

The man in black suddenly spoke in a hoarse voice, like withered branches rubbing against each other in the cold wind, carrying an indescribable eeriness and unease that made one's heart involuntarily clench.

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi felt a pang of panic, but she forced herself to remain calm and deliberately made her voice sound trembling: "Reporting to Your Excellency, not... not yet."

Upon hearing this, the man in black's expression changed drastically, and anger burned in his eyes like a raging fire. He suddenly swung his hand and threw the exquisite porcelain cup in his hand hard to the ground.

With a sharp crack, the cup shattered instantly, shards flying everywhere. Then, he stepped forward, his eyes narrowed, revealing extreme displeasure and impatience. His deep, oppressive voice, like a sharp blade in the cold wind, was directed at the figure sitting in the main seat.

“To open the secret realm, Feng Qingyu alone is far from enough! You said before that as long as Feng Qingyu is in your hands, Feng Qingxue will show up on her own, but now, several days have passed and I haven’t seen a trace of her!”

Feng Tianyi stirred slightly, his expression filled with undisguised apology and helplessness. He sighed softly, his tone tinged with bitterness.

"Please calm down, my lord. Feng Qingxue and her sister Feng Qingyu are very close. She will never sit idly by and will definitely try her best to come back and save them. Besides, the Phoenix Clan is indeed short of manpower at the moment, which causes many inconveniences. I hope you can understand."

Upon hearing this, the man in black emitted a hoarse and piercing sound from deep within his throat, as if it came from the depths of hell, sending chills down one's spine and making one's hair stand on end.

"Hmph, if that old guy hadn't used a teleportation talisman to help her escape, the secret realm would already be in our hands by now."

At this moment, Lu Lingxi and Lu Xinglan exchanged a subtle glance, their eyes sparkling with tacit understanding, already having made a plan in mind.

Lu Lingxi spoke softly, "My lord, clan leader, if there are no other important matters, we will take our leave and continue to intensify our search for Feng Qingxue's whereabouts, striving to bring her back as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, the man in black spoke again in his hoarse voice, this time with a hint of indifference and detachment.

"Go, and make sure you bring her here. My patience is running out."

After speaking, he waved his hand, signaling the two to step down, but his cold gaze never left Feng Tianyi, who was in the main seat.

Lu Lingxi and Lu Xinglan retreated outside the door. Instead of leaving immediately, they tacitly followed the edge of the wall and found a secluded corner. The corner was half-hidden by a clump of lush vines. The two of them darted away and, using the vines as cover, disappeared into the corner.

Lu Xinglan lowered his voice, his sharp gaze sweeping over the commotion inside the Feng residence. He whispered to Lu Lingxi Yao beside him, "Yao Yao, look, there are only a dozen or so men in black scattered around here, including the one who led the way earlier."

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi's brows furrowed even more, her tone calm and decisive, "Indeed, it seems that most of their strength is concentrated here. These people are only at the Spirit King level. Although they have the advantage in numbers, as long as we act quickly, it won't be difficult to deal with them. At that time... those two inside will probably be left to fend for themselves."

A barely perceptible hint of worry flashed in Lu Xinglan's eyes. "Feng Tianyi's cultivation has reached the second level of the Spirit Venerable realm; he should not be underestimated. As for that man in black..."

His words carried a hint of uncertainty: "His aura is too subtle; I can't even accurately judge the depth of his strength, which makes me very uneasy."

Lu Lingxi gently patted Lu Xinglan's shoulder to comfort him, her eyes shining brightly at that moment.

"Regarding Feng Tianyi, once we subdue him, we'll hand him over to Xiaoxue; she'll know what to do. As for that mysterious man in black..."

She paused, then a sly glint flashed in her eyes, as if she had already made a plan. "If the situation changes, I have my own way of dealing with it. You don't need to worry too much."

Lu Lingxi carefully examined her surroundings, a look of seriousness appearing in her eyes. She said to Lu Xinglan beside her, "Xinglan, do you think Feng Qingyu might be imprisoned in some secret corner of this place?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xinglan frowned slightly and scanned the surroundings. "It's possible. Places where important figures are imprisoned are often heavily guarded. It would be reasonable for this place to be a possible hiding place."

Lu Lingxi suddenly pointed to a dark corner in the southwest, as if she had sensed something. "Xinglan, can you sense anything different over there? There seems to be an unusual aura surging there."

Upon hearing this, Lu Xinglan slowly closed his eyes, as if his entire being had merged into the surrounding environment. After a moment, he slowly opened his eyes, his expression solemn.

"The atmosphere over there is indeed chaotic; it seems like there are many people guarding it!"

"Shall we go and investigate?" Lu Lingxi suggested. Before she finished speaking, she had already headed towards the area with the unusual aura.

Lu Xinglan watched Lu Lingxi Yao's retreating figure, the corners of his mouth unconsciously turning up, his eyes full of doting affection, and then he followed closely behind.

It was the entrance to a cellar. As the two approached, a chilling aura swept over them, sending shivers down their spines.

Just then, several guards dressed in black questioned sternly, "Who are you? What is your purpose here?"

Lu Lingxi's face hardened, her voice revealing an undeniable authority, "How dare you! We are here on the orders of the Lord and the Clan Chief to check on Feng Qingyu's condition. If anything happens to her, how many heads do you have to pay for it?"

The men in black were stunned by Lu Lingxi's aura, their faces turning pale instantly. They hurriedly bowed and saluted, their voices trembling slightly.

"We apologize, Lord Mu and Lord Yun. We were blind to your abilities. We will open the door for you now!"

As the heavy cellar door slowly opened, an even stronger, colder aura rushed out. As Lu Lingxi passed the guards, she deliberately let out a cold snort. Her icy voice was like a cold wind passing by, causing the guards to tremble involuntarily, their eyes filled with fear and awe.

The cellar was pitch black. Lu Lingxi and Lu Xinglan walked side by side. A staircase led straight down into the underground. The air was filled with an indescribable cold and dampness, and the smell of decay lingered around them.

"Snapped"

With a flick of Lu Xinglan's finger, a flame shot into the air, instantly dispelling the surrounding darkness. He gently took Lu Lingxi Yao's slender hand, and the two of them walked down step by step. Before long, they arrived at the bottom of the cellar.

Inside a rusty iron cage, a young girl was huddled. Her red clothes were tattered, and her disheveled hair obscured her face, making it impossible to see her expression.

The girl's feet were pierced by merciless iron chains, and her body was covered with wounds of all sizes. Some wounds had become infected and emitted a nauseating odor; others had scabbed over, leaving scars that were difficult to heal; and still others were oozing bright red liquid.

Lu Lingxi looked at the person in front of her, her eyes instantly turning bloodshot. She unconsciously clenched her fists, her knuckles turning white from the force. It was anger and heartache. She couldn't imagine that the once proud girl could be tortured into this state.

Lu Lingxi opened the iron cage, came to Feng Qingyu's side, and gently patted her face, trying to wake the unconscious Feng Qingyu.

"Sister Yu, wake up!"

Feng Qingyu's lips were so dry they were almost cracked, and she managed to utter a single, weak, and hoarse word: "Water..."

Although her voice was soft, it deeply touched Lu Lingxi Yao's heartstrings. Without the slightest hesitation, she immediately took out a pot of clean water from her space and carefully fed it to her.

As the moisture nourished her, Feng Qingyu's eyes gradually regained some of their luster. However, when her gaze fell upon Lu Lingxi Yao and Lu Xinglan's bloodshot eyes, a deep-seated hatred burst forth from them like ice. Though her voice was weak, every word was firm and resounding.

"Get out! You beasts, don't even think about getting a drop of phoenix blood from me!"

Seeing this, Lu Lingxi felt a mix of emotions. She hugged Feng Qingyu tightly, trying to melt away the cold hatred with her own warmth.

"Sister Yu, I am Lu Lingxi Yao, do you remember me? I am here to save you, not to hurt you."

A hint of confusion flashed in Feng Qingyu's eyes, followed by unbelievable joy, her voice tinged with doubt.

"Sister Yao? Is it really you? What are you doing here?"

Lu Lingxi took a deep breath, her tone full of caution, "It's a long story. We actually came back with your sister, Feng Qingxue. She was worried about you, so we risked sneaking in."

Upon hearing Feng Qingxue's name, Feng Qingyu's eyes instantly became complicated, a mixture of anger and worry. As she spoke, her emotions surged once more.

"Why did she come back? Doesn't she know how dangerous it is here? How could she be so foolish?"

Lu Lingxi gently held Feng Qingyu's hand, "Sister Yu, don't worry, we'll work together to find a way to get you out of here, you must believe me!"

Lu Lingxi's words were like a warm current, slowly flowing into Feng Qingyu's heart, temporarily calming her inner turmoil and giving her a glimmer of hope.

Next, Lu Lingxi took out various pills that could heal injuries from her space and fed them to Feng Qingyu. As the medicinal power penetrated, Feng Qingyu's body seemed to be enveloped in a layer of warm light. Those originally hideous and terrifying wounds healed slowly at a speed visible to the naked eye, and her skin gradually regained its original luster and elasticity, as if she had never been injured.

Lu Lingxi Yao's gaze fell on Feng Qingyu's ankle, on the anklet that was already embedded in her flesh. Her brows furrowed slightly, and her voice carried a hint of reluctance.

"These anklets are quite tricky to deal with; forcibly pulling them out would undoubtedly subject her to excruciating pain once again."

Before she could finish speaking, Feng Qingyu had already taken the initiative. A weak but determined smile bloomed on her slightly pale face, and her eyes shone with unconditional trust and reliance on Lu Lingxi. She said softly, "Go ahead and do it. I can hold on."

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi felt a mix of emotions. She took a deep breath, gently grasped the cold anklet with both hands, and spiritual energy rose from her fingertips. With a soft murmur, she suddenly exerted force with both hands.

As if torn apart by an invisible force, Feng Qingyu's body trembled slightly. She bit her lower lip and endured the pain as the iron chain was finally pulled out of her bloodied ankle.

The moment the chains were pulled out, Feng Qingyu's body convulsed slightly from the intense pain, but she still didn't utter a groan. Her resolute eyes shone with an indomitable light, which stirred up an indescribable sense of admiration and heartache in Lu Lingxi Yao's heart.

Immediately afterwards, Lu Lingxiyao quickly took out the medicinal powder from another jade bottle and carefully applied it to Feng Qingyu's wound. The moment the powder touched the wound, it turned into a cool sensation, seemingly able to soothe all the pain.

Then, she carefully bandaged Feng Qingyu's feet with clean strips of cloth, while simultaneously channeling all her spiritual energy into a warm light that enveloped Feng Qingyu's feet, accelerating the healing of the wounds.

In just a moment, the bloody wound stopped bleeding, and the surrounding skin gradually returned to its normal color, leaving only a faint scar.

After a series of struggles, Feng Qingyu finally exhausted herself. Sweat streamed down her pale face, and a hint of weariness flashed in her resolute eyes. Then, the world slowly dimmed before her eyes, and she limply lowered her eyelids, falling into a deep sleep.

A pang of heartache flashed in Lu Lingxi's eyes. She quickly sent Feng Qingyu into the Kunlun Ring and entrusted her to Feng Qingxue's care.

“Xinglan, the original plan must be brought forward. Those men in black have become a threat. We cannot sit idly by and wait to die. Once we get out, we must act immediately and take care of them all at once.” A cold glint flashed in Lu Lingxi’s eyes.

Upon hearing this, Lu Xinglan simply replied with an "okay," his eyes showing no hesitation, completely trusting and supporting Lu Lingxi Yao's decision.

For him, Lu Lingxi's decision was his direction. No matter what she did, he would stand firmly by her side and fight alongside her.