A magical journey of a sharp-tongued woman and a goofy man

Ye Shuli took a deep breath, and the spirit stone in her hand glowed brightly, with spiritual energy flowing into her body like a trickle.

She did not operate her spiritual energy in the traditional way of this world, but instead tried to transform it into a purer form of energy based on the knowledge she had learned in the modern world.

This method, which she deduced based on the principles of modern physics and chemistry, is unique in the world.

"Sister Li's cultivation method seems a bit... unorthodox?" Jiang Ye scratched his head, looking completely bewildered.

The spiritual energy surged wildly within her body, unlike the cultivators he had seen before, whose spiritual energy was as gentle as a lamb.

This feels like...

Like an old ox plowing the field, huffing and puffing, it looked exhausting just watching her.

As time went on, the spiritual energy fluctuations around Ye Shuli became increasingly intense, even forming a small vortex that continuously absorbed the surrounding spiritual energy.

This unusual phenomenon attracted the attention of some cultivators in the vicinity.

"What's going on? Is someone breaking through?" A weasel-faced man pointed in Ye Shuli's direction, looking puzzled.

"Something's not right. Why is this spiritual energy fluctuation so strange?" Another burly man frowned. "It's like some kind of evil magic!"

The man known as Chen Lao Er stepped forward and said with a sinister look, "I think this is probably some kind of evil or heretical cultivation technique. Who knows what kind of demons are practicing here? Let's go take a look!"

A large group of people walked towards Ye Shuli, their eyes filled with vigilance and hostility.

Jiang Ye noticed someone approaching and immediately stood up, looking at the newcomer warily.

"What do you want?" Jiang Ye stood in front of Ye Shuli, his tone unfriendly.

Chen Lao Er sized Jiang Ye up and down, then smiled contemptuously: "Oh, isn't this the good-for-nothing from the Jiang family? What, you've hooked up with a rich woman? I advise you to be smart and get out of our way, don't get in our way of catching demons and exorcising evil spirits!"

Jiang Ye's face darkened, and he was about to retort when he saw Ye Shuli slowly open her eyes, a cold smile curling at the corner of her lips.

The surrounding vortex of spiritual energy also disappeared, as if it had never existed.

"Catching demons and exorcising evil spirits?" Ye Shuli stood up, dusted herself off, and coldly swept her gaze over the crowd. "Are you talking about me?"

Chen Lao Er felt a chill run down his spine under Ye Shuli's gaze, but he still forced himself to say, "The cultivation technique you practice is so strange, what else could it be but an evil art?"

Ye Shuli chuckled softly, a sly glint in her eyes.

She didn't explain, but instead stretched out her hand, and a ball of pure energy slowly condensed in her palm.

This energy emitted a faint golden light and was filled with a heart-stopping power.

"Want to witness my 'evil magic'?" Ye Shuli's voice was icy, carrying a hint of danger.

Upon seeing the tense atmosphere, Jiang Ye immediately put on his dramatic act.

He sat cross-legged like Ye Shuli, made a delicate pinky gesture with his hands, took a deep breath as if to appear profound, then suddenly shuddered and exclaimed exaggeratedly, "Oh my god, the spiritual energy is so abundant, I feel like I'm about to ascend!" As he spoke, he twisted his body like a dehydrated eel, occasionally making "grunt-grunt" sounds, imitating an old ox plowing the field.

The people around him were amused by his comical appearance and burst into laughter, instantly dissipating the tense atmosphere.

"Hey Chen Lao Er, your eyesight's terrible! This is Sister Li's latest fashionable cultivation method, do you even know what it is? It's called the 'Quantum Entanglement Breathing Method,' which can absorb the essence of heaven and earth, the spiritual energy of the sun and moon, cure all diseases, and strengthen the body! You bumpkin, you've never seen anything like it!"

Jiang Ye said smugly, not forgetting to wink at Chen Lao Er.

Chen Lao Er was completely bewildered by Jiang Ye's actions and had no idea what to do.

He originally intended to take this opportunity to humiliate Ye Shuli and gain some benefits, but unexpectedly, Jiang Ye ruined everything.

As Ye Shuli watched Jiang Ye clown around, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly.

She stood up, dusted herself off, glanced at everyone, cleared her throat, and said, "First of all, let me correct this... well, this gentleman's misconception."

"First of all, this is not some kind of evil magic, it's science! I'm using the law of conservation of energy and the principle of matter transformation to convert spiritual energy into purer energy, thereby improving cultivation efficiency."

Secondly, you say I'm strange, but I think you're the stranger one. So what if my cultivation method is different from yours? Does that bother you? Is it because I'm too beautiful that you're jealous?

Those around Ye Shuli nodded in agreement after hearing her explanation.

Although they didn't understand the law of conservation of energy, they felt that Ye Shuli's explanation was very reasonable and logical.

Moreover, they knew Chen Lao Er's character well; he was a coward who bullied the weak and feared the strong, and perhaps he was truly jealous of Ye Shu Li.

"Chen Lao Er, stop talking nonsense! What business is it of yours what that young girl is cultivating?"

"Exactly, I think you're just jealous of her!"

"Let's get out of here, don't embarrass ourselves!"

Chen Lao Er was criticized by everyone, his face turning pale and then red, and he became furious with shame...

He clenched his fists, glared fiercely at Ye Shuli, and squeezed out a sentence through gritted teeth: "You..."

"You...you just wait!" Chen Lao Er choked out this harsh remark after a long pause, then slunk away with his underlings.

After all, two fists can't beat four hands, a wise man doesn't fight a losing battle, and the best of the thirty-six stratagems is to run away!

As soon as Chen Lao Er left, the cultivators who had been watching the commotion dispersed, discussing Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye as they went.

"This girl is amazing! Her cultivation method is so unique!"

"Yes, and that young man was quite nice too; he was very protective of her."

"I think they have a very bright future ahead of them!"

Once everyone had left, Jiang Ye finally let out a long sigh of relief, slumped to the ground in a "Ge You slouch" position, and began to complain: "Oh my god, I'm exhausted! Sister Li, your 'quantum entanglement breathing method' is way too physically demanding! I feel like I've been completely drained!"

Seeing Jiang Ye's silly antics, Ye Shuli couldn't help but laugh: "Alright, stop pretending and get up. You did a good job just now; you actually have a talent for acting."

Jiang Ye sprang to his feet with a "whoosh," a smug look on his face: "Of course! I'm a cultivation genius whose talent was wasted on acting! Sister Li, how about it? Want to consider me? I promise to be your slave, serving you hand and foot, doing everything for you..."

"Stop, stop!" Ye Shuli quickly interrupted him. "You should focus on your cultivation instead of thinking about all sorts of nonsense all day long."

As the two were talking, they suddenly sensed a powerful aura approaching.

Ye Shuli's expression changed, and she whispered, "Someone's coming!"

Jiang Ye also dropped his playful grin and looked around warily.

A man dressed in black with a cold and stern face descended from the sky and landed in front of them.

His gaze sharpened as he swept over Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye, coldly asking, "Who are you people?"

Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye exchanged a glance, both feeling a sense of foreboding...

Just as Ye Shuli was about to speak, Jiang Ye preempted her, pointing at the man in black and saying in an exaggerated tone, "Hey, buddy, are you playing the man in black? It's a shame you're not an actor with that outfit! But this entrance is a bit old-fashioned. Can't you come up with something new? Like riding a broom or a skateboard or something?"

The man in black was clearly taken aback by Jiang Ye's words, and paused for a moment, his brows furrowing slightly.

He glanced coldly at Jiang Ye, his tone tinged with impatience: "I don't have time to waste words with you. Who are you people?"

Ye Shuli coughed lightly, signaling Jiang Ye to stop fooling around.

She stepped forward, gave a slight bow, and said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Senior, we are just passing rogue cultivators. May I ask what brings you here?"

The man in black looked Ye Shuli up and down, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

He never expected that this seemingly delicate woman would possess such a composed demeanor.

He pondered for a moment and said, "My name is Night Owl, and I am a steward of the Shadow Pavilion. I have come here on the orders of the Pavilion Master to investigate a matter."

"What is it?" Ye Shuli asked.

"I've heard that you've cultivated a peculiar technique that has attracted a lot of attention." Night Owl's sharp gaze was fixed on Ye Shuli. "I'd like to see your technique."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ye immediately jumped out, pointing his finger at Night Owl and saying, "Hey, what's wrong with you? What kind of cultivation technique we practice is none of your business! You're violating our right to privacy, don't you understand? Be careful, or I'll sue you!"

A cold glint flashed in Night Owl's eyes as he said coldly, "Kid, you'd better mind your own business."

Jiang Ye glared back without flinching: "What? Want to fight? Come on, who's afraid of who! Sister Li, go get him!"

Ye Shuli sighed, thinking, "This guy really seems to thrive on chaos."

She took a deep breath and said to Night Owl, "Night Deacon, our techniques are nothing special, it's just..."

Before she could finish speaking, she suddenly felt a powerful pressure emanating from Night Owl, locking her firmly in place.

A murderous glint flashed in Night Owl's eyes as he coldly said, "It seems you're unwilling to cooperate."

Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye's expressions changed, and an ominous premonition rose in their hearts.

This night owl's strength is unfathomable; it's probably beyond their capabilities to deal with...

Night Owl slowly raised his right hand, a ball of black energy gathering in his palm, emanating a suffocating aura.

He looked at Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye, a cruel smile curling at the corner of his mouth: "Then don't blame me for being impolite."

At this moment, a voice suddenly sounded: "Stop!"

A figure flew over from a distance, moving with lightning speed, and arrived in front of Night Owl in the blink of an eye.

The newcomer was dressed in white, with a handsome face and an otherworldly air, like a celestial being descended to earth.

"Who are you?" Night Owl looked at the newcomer, a hint of apprehension flashing in his eyes.

The newcomer smiled slightly and said, "My name is Yun Yi, a disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect. This young lady is my friend, and I would appreciate it if you would do me the honor."

Night Owl's expression was uncertain; he hadn't expected to encounter people from the Heavenly Sword Sect here.

The Heavenly Sword Sect is a top power on the Xuanhuan Continent. Although he is a steward of the Shadow Pavilion, he cannot afford to offend them.

He pondered for a moment, then finally withdrew the energy from his hand and said coldly, "Since it's Young Master Yun who has spoken, I'll give him face. However, I won't let this matter rest."

After he finished speaking, he turned and left, disappearing into the night.

Yun Yi looked in the direction where Night Owl had left, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

He turned to Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye and asked, "Are you two alright?"

Ye Shuli shook her head and said, "Thank you for your help, Young Master Yun."

"It was nothing." Yun Yi smiled slightly. "You two look tired. Why don't you go to my residence to rest for a while?"

Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye exchanged a glance, both feeling that Yun Yi was acting strangely...