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

"Is everything okay?"

Zi Sang Gu Cheng's gaze swept across everyone's face, his eyes full of concern. Everyone shook their heads, indicating that they were safe and sound, with a hint of relief in their eyes. At this moment, Lei Long had recovered and his body seemed to be able to move.

"Since everything is alright, let's continue on our way."

After Zisang Gucheng finished speaking, he immediately issued a command to the Thunder Dragon. The Thunder Dragon's massive body slowly adjusted its direction and continued to move forward.

Perhaps because the previous thrilling battle was too shocking, no spirit beasts dared to approach them along the way. Although it went relatively smoothly, everyone's face was full of vigilance and their eyes were full of tension, as if the shadow of the battle was still following them.

However, amidst this somber atmosphere, Lu Lingxi and Lu Xinglan wore relaxed and joyful smiles. They sat on the tail of the Thunder Dragon, enjoying the ever-changing scenery along the way, completely unaffected by the attack they had just suffered.

Upon reaching the border guarded by the Kingdom of Hopelessness, the group breathed a sigh of relief. After three more days and nights of travel, they finally arrived at the heart of the Kingdom of Hopelessness—the capital of the Void City. Just as they were about to ride the Thunder Dragon directly into the city, they were intercepted.

Two armored soldiers riding fiery winged horses blocked their path, their tone leaving no room for negotiation.

"Flying mounts from outside are not allowed in the capital. Please land and walk."

Upon hearing this, Zisang Gucheng nodded slightly to show his understanding. He then issued a command to Leilong, which seemed to understand its master's meaning. Leilong transformed into a dazzling light and instantly disappeared from the spot. After Beichen Haoyu revealed his identity, the group slowly stepped into the city called Kongyou.

The city of Kongyou and the bustling city of Yanjing are strikingly similar in appearance. The street layout, architectural style, and even the ancient atmosphere in the air make it difficult to distinguish between the two, as if one has crossed the boundaries of time and space and arrived in a place that is both familiar and strange.

They hadn't taken more than a few steps when the sound of approaching hooves grew louder. A large troop of people came towards them with great momentum. Leading them was a well-dressed and distinguished young man who greeted Zisang Gucheng in the group warmly, "Greetings, Dean! Welcome to Kongyou!"

Upon hearing this, Zisang Gucheng's face broke into a kind smile. "Hanmo, it's been five years since I last saw you. You've grown into such a tall and handsome young man. It's truly remarkable!"

Han Mo smiled and continued, "Dean, please come with me. My father is waiting to see you."

Led by Han Mo, the group continued onward, with Zi Sang Gu Cheng walking side by side with Han Mo at the front, and the rest following closely behind.

As they walked, Lu Xinglan whispered in Lu Lingxi's ear, "What an arrogant person!"

Lu Lingxi shook her head gently, a faint smile playing on her lips. "Isn't this how it's always been among nobles? You'll get used to it!"

Led by Han Mo, the group arrived at the palace of Kongyou City. Although the palace was equally luxurious, it lacked the arrogant majesty of the Lingyue Royal Palace.

Han Mo gave a few instructions to the guards, signaling them to lead the entourage to their assigned accommodations. He then turned to Zi Sang Gu Cheng and said, "Dean, please follow me."

Zisang Gucheng nodded slightly, the two smiled at each other, and continued walking forward.

"Everyone, please follow me!"

The guard said something sternly, and Bei Chen Haoyu nodded slightly and led his group to follow behind the guard.

Han Mo's cold attitude seemed to disregard him, as he was also a member of the royal family. His face remained calm and composed, showing no sign of embarrassment, demonstrating his extraordinary composure and tolerance.

Led by the guards, the group entered a more spacious courtyard. Lu Lingxi's dark eyes swept over the surroundings and she saw that this courtyard was not isolated. There were three similar courtyards surrounding it, forming a clever layout. Obviously, those three courtyards were the resting places of the other three kingdoms.

The guard said, "Distinguished guests, this is your accommodation."

As Bei Chen Haoyu and his group entered the courtyard, the guard who had led them there also withdrew in a timely manner. Here, there was no strict control from the guards, which was obviously a special arrangement made after careful consideration by the organizers, aiming to allow the participants to enjoy a moment of peace and relaxation amidst the intense competition.

As the group entered the courtyard, several figures stood quietly on the high wall adjacent to the Lingyue Kingdom's courtyard. Their faces showed a touch of youthfulness, yet they exuded a composure and shrewdness beyond their years.

One of the young men, with an indescribable air of heroism between his brows, asked in a low voice to the young man beside him, "Young Master Junyi, how strong are these people?"

The boy known as "Young Master Junyi" had delicate, handsome features and fair skin. He looked somewhat frail, but his slightly furrowed brows added to his melancholy air. He was about to speak when another boy spoke first.

"Hmph, what's there to worry about? Can they possibly be stronger than Young Master Junyi?" The young man's tone was tinged with pride and disdain.

Upon hearing this, the other boys exchanged smiles and looked at the frail-looking boy with confidence. The boy pursed his lips slightly, his voice carrying a hint of etherealness.

"There are two people. I can't tell their cultivation level, but they must be quite strong."

"What? There's someone that Young Master Junyi can't see through?"

One of the boys asked in surprise, his expression changing slightly. The others also became serious. Ye Junyi smiled faintly, his figure as light as a swallow, and gracefully landed on the wall. Without saying anything more, he turned and walked into the depths of the courtyard. Seeing this, the other boys also jumped down from the wall and followed closely behind.

At the same time, Lu Lingxi's dark eyes swept lightly over the high wall. She keenly sensed that there were several pairs of eyes secretly scrutinizing them, trying to ascertain the strength of her and her companions.

She smiled knowingly to herself, then suppressed her strength to the Spirit King realm. When the investigation was over, those figures quietly departed.

"Yaoyao, those people are quite strong," Lu Xinglan said in a low voice as he approached Lu Lingxi, his tone carrying a hint of seriousness.

Lu Lingxi smiled slightly, her eyes sparkling with confidence. "Yes, their overall strength is indeed above ours."

Upon hearing this, Lu Xinglan smiled but didn't say anything more. Only Lu Lingxiyao, Lu Xinglan, Beichen Haoyu, and Shangguan Yunqing knew what had just happened. The others' perception was indeed somewhat lacking compared to theirs. As for which country those who were secretly probing their strength came from, they had no way of knowing. Lu Lingxiyao just smiled faintly and thought to herself: Oh well, we'll meet sooner or later, why think so much?

In the Hopeless Royal City, contestants from the four kingdoms enjoy absolute freedom, free to enter and leave the Hopeless Royal Palace without any restrictions. This is the highest respect that the Hopeless Royal Family has for the guests from the four kingdoms.

Lu Lingxi Yao didn't want to stay in this small courtyard every day. She was curious about her opponent. She knew that in the inner courtyard of the palace, it was impossible to truly see the strength of her opponent. If she could find a way to spar with him before the competition, that would be ideal.

Having made up her mind, Lu Lingxi decided to go out for a walk. As soon as she stepped out, Lu Xinglan followed closely behind, his eyes full of tenderness and doting. He asked softly, "Yaoyao, are you planning to go out?"

Lu Lingxi smiled as she turned around, her voice filled with excitement and anticipation, "Yes, since it's our first time here, how can we not take the time to explore?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xinglan nodded silently. Just then, Bei Chen Haoyu joined them, his eyes gleaming with a pleading light, "Xi Yao, if it's convenient, could you let me come along? I also want to see this hopeless scenery."

Just as the three were about to leave, Bai Mingxuan and Shangguan Yunqing's voices came, "Junior Sister, we had the same idea. How about we travel together?"

Although Lu Xinglan felt a slight ripple in his heart and was somewhat displeased by the addition of his rival, his good upbringing allowed him to conceal these emotions and simply nod slightly.

Lu Lingxi smiled calmly, which was considered as agreeing to their request. The five of them then walked side by side out of the palace.

After leaving the palace, they seemed to step from another world into the everyday life of ordinary people. There were not many contestants from the four countries on the streets, but their young and energetic faces, as well as the aura of strength that they inadvertently exuded, all indicated their extraordinary status.

Before long, they found themselves in the bustling marketplace. The cries of vendors and the laughter of pedestrians mingled on both sides of the street. Lu Lingxi looked around curiously, her eyes sparkling with childlike innocence and excitement. Her figure stood out in the crowd. Four handsome young men followed closely behind, like four loyal knights guarding this beautiful princess.

Two gazes were particularly intense, quietly falling on Lu Lingxi Yao's slender back. The back revealed both fragility and strength, making people want to get closer, yet also feeling awe because of the powerful aura emanating from her.

In the bustling street, five graceful and beautiful men and women strolled leisurely, like five flowing scenic lines, naturally attracting the attention of everyone around them.

Their pace was unhurried, and their every move exuded an indescribable elegance and composure. Even the most casual glances between them could stir the hearts of onlookers.

However, these five seemed to be in another world, completely unaware of the attention they were receiving, and continued their journey.

Lu Lingxi's gaze was suddenly drawn to an antique-style jewelry shop. Among the dazzling array of goods in the shop, an exceptionally lovely hairpin lay quietly in the window, radiating a soft glow. Her intuition told her that this hairpin perfectly matched Zhixia's temperament, so she stepped into the shop, her voice clear and melodious.

"Sir, how much does that hairpin cost?"

Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper smiled broadly, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes. "Miss, you truly have discerning eyes. This is a treasure of our shop, the only one left. It will be priced at fifty mid-grade spirit stones."

For ordinary people, this would undoubtedly be an astronomical price, but in Lu Lingxi's eyes, it was just a trivial amount, and she smiled calmly.

"Okay, please wrap it up for me."

Just as the shopkeeper turned to take the hairpin, a charming voice came, "Shopkeeper, I'll take that hairpin."

As the words fell, a sweet-looking girl with a radiant smile entered the store, followed closely by three dashing young men, instantly becoming the new focus of attention.

The shop owner looked embarrassed and explained, "I'm so sorry, this young lady has already chosen one."

As he spoke, he gently pointed at Lu Lingxi Yao. The girl frowned slightly, then suggested, "Then give me another one."

The shop owner gave an awkward smile and said helplessly, "This is the last one."

The atmosphere froze for a moment. The girl's face darkened slightly, and the boys behind her began to negotiate, "Miss, could you part with it? We are willing to pay double the spirit stones as compensation."

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi raised an eyebrow, took the hairpin from the shopkeeper, played with it in her hand for a while, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

"Sorry, I don't lack spirit stones."

Just as one of the boys was about to speak again, another impatient boy couldn't hold back any longer, "Why bother arguing with her! Our Ranran doesn't care about this junk!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xinglan, who had remained silent until now, slowly said in his characteristically cold tone, "If you don't care, then don't block my way!"

These words were like a spark igniting dry tinder. The boy glared angrily and shouted, "You brat, are you tired of living?"

Watch your mouth!

Lu Lingxi Yao's dark eyes swept over, and the boy's face instantly stiffened. He was about to make a move when the shop owner saw this and involuntarily took a few steps back, afraid of being drawn into this unnecessary turmoil.

At this moment, the sweet girl waved her hand gently, her gaze lingering on Lu Lingxi for a moment, before finally parting her lips slightly, "Never mind, I really don't care for this hairpin, let's go."

The sweet-looking girl walked towards the door, followed closely by three boys with undisguised admiration in their eyes. Almost at the same moment the girl's figure disappeared by the door, they hurriedly followed her.

Seeing this, the boss's tense nerves finally relaxed, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up. He was clearly both helpless and amused by this silent "chase scene." He shook his head slightly and continued with his work.

At this moment, Lu Lingxi took out 50 spirit stones from her spatial storage and gently placed them on the counter. Then she put the hairpin into her spatial storage. She turned around and looked at the departing figures with a deep gaze. Her delicate eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and she seemed to be deep in thought.

"Yaoyao, are you plotting something again?" Lu Xinglan's voice suddenly rang in her ears, tinged with amusement and doting. He leaned in slightly, his warm breath brushing against Lu Lingxi's ear.

Lu Lingxi's lips curled into a sly smile, her bright eyes seemingly able to see through everything. "That's right, those people should also be contestants participating in the Five Nations Competition. Since fate has brought us together here, wouldn't it be a waste of this rare opportunity if we didn't have a friendly spar?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xinglan laughed heartily, his eyes sparkling with the same excitement and anticipation. He blinked and deliberately drew out his words, "Since you're so eager, would you like me, your 'super assistant,' to lend you a hand?"

Lu Lingxi turned her head, her eyes sparkling with cunning and playfulness. She reached out and gently slapped away Lu Xinglan's fingers that were about to touch her cheek, a wicked smile playing on her lips. "Since you're being so proactive, this young lady naturally won't refuse."

Lu Xinglan was slightly taken aback, then chuckled softly. His finger traced an arc in the air before finally stopping beside Lu Lingxi Yao's delicate cheek. He didn't actually touch it, but rather brushed it lightly with an almost indulgent gesture. "Yao Yao, your little head is getting full of more and more mischievous ideas."