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

The chilling voice seemed to come from the depths of hell, carrying a terrifying coldness.

The shadows of the trees swayed, and several dark figures slowly emerged from the darkness, moving about as elusive as ghosts.

They exuded a powerful aura, pressing down like a surging tide, making it almost impossible to breathe.

Ye Shuli's eyes sharpened, and she gripped the buzzing artifact in her hand tightly.

The artifact shimmered with light, as if responding to its master's vigilance.

The leader was dressed in a long black robe, his face hidden by a hood, revealing only a pair of sinister eyes that stared at the divine weapon in Ye Shuli's hand like a venomous snake.

He was followed by several men in black, each exuding a powerful aura, clearly not to be trifled with.

Jiang Ye instinctively stepped in front of Ye Shuli. Although he was panicking inside, he tried to remain calm on the surface. After all, he couldn't lose face in front of his goddess!

"Little girl, if you know what's good for you, hand over the divine artifact to avoid suffering." The man in black robes spoke with contempt, as if the artifact was already his for the taking.

The men in black behind him also let out low chuckles, as if mocking Ye Shuli's overestimation of her abilities.

"Hehe, brother, business is business, but friendship is important. Such a valuable artifact should at least let me know who it ended up with, right? What if you're a middleman? Wouldn't I be at a huge loss?" Ye Shuli's lips curled into a cold smile, her tone relaxed and casual, as if she were discussing a trivial matter.

The man in black robes was clearly surprised by Ye Shuli's reaction. He paused for a moment, then burst into laughter: "Little girl, you're quite sharp-tongued! But, in front of me, your little tricks won't work!"

Ye Shuli continued calmly, "Big brother, don't misunderstand, I'm not trying to be clever. I just think that only those with true strength can wield divine artifacts. Since you want one, why not show us your skills and let us be convinced of your abilities, right?"

The man in black robes looked at Ye Shuli with great interest. This little girl was quite interesting.

The tense atmosphere around them eased somewhat because of Ye Shuli's words, and some cultivators who were watching from the shadows cast admiring glances at Ye Shuli.

This young girl is truly remarkable for being able to remain so calm in the face of such a powerful enemy!

"Fine, since you're so eager to see my strength, I'll grant your wish!" The man in black robes sneered, about to make his move...

Suddenly, a commotion arose in the distance.

"Young Master Lin has arrived!"

The man in black robes paused, turned his head to look in the direction from which the sound came, his eyes flickering uncertainly.

Ye Shuli also narrowed her eyes slightly. Young Master Lin?

How did this guy end up here?

Is it...

The man in black robes suddenly turned to Ye Shuli, his tone carrying a profound meaning: "Little girl, we'll settle our score later!" With that, he vanished into the night.

His men followed closely behind and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Ye Shuli looked in the direction they disappeared, a sense of unease rising in her heart...

This is just the beginning.

"Young Master Lin, I've heard so much about you." A deep voice sounded behind Ye Shuli.

Ye Shuli turned around and saw a handsome man dressed in brocade robes, who was none other than Young Master Lin.

A cold smile played on his lips, and a hint of greed shone in his eyes as he stared intently at the divine artifact in Ye Shuli's hand.

"Young Master Lin, it's a pleasure to meet you." Ye Shuli replied with a forced smile, but inwardly alarm bells were ringing.

This guy is no pushover, and what's with him suddenly appearing here?

"I've heard that Miss Ye is currently enjoying great success, even the evil alchemist can't do anything to you. This young master is quite interested in seeing what skills you have." Young Master Lin's tone was arrogant, as if Ye Shuli was nothing more than an ant in his eyes.

Before Ye Shuli could speak, she heard a cold voice coming from behind Young Master Lin: "Young Master Lin, how about we cooperate? We can each have half of the treasure on this little girl's body, how about it?"

Ye Shuli's heart sank. Just as she thought!

Young Master Lin has colluded with this mysterious cultivator!

This mysterious cultivator is none other than the man in black robes from before!

Young Master Lin smiled slightly, but this little girl is a bit strange. I have to remind you, she…

Young Master Lin leaned close to the black-robed man's ear and whispered a few words; the surrounding air seemed to be filled with the smell of betrayal.

Ye Shuli cursed inwardly, "This young master Lin actually revealed her weakness to the man in black!"

After hearing Young Master Lin's words, the man in black robes said, "Don't worry, this little girl won't escape my grasp!"

Ye Shuli remained outwardly calm, but her mind was racing.

The weakness that Young Master Lin mentioned was that she was sensitive to certain frequencies of sound, which would cause her to momentarily lose focus.

This weakness is known to only a few people. How did Young Master Lin find out?

Is it...

A terrible thought flashed through Ye Shuli's mind: Could there be a traitor among her?

No, we can't let this drag on any longer!

Ye Shuli took a deep breath, quickly took out a specially made earplug from her storage bag, and inserted it into her ear.

These earplugs were made using modern knowledge and can block out specific frequencies of sound.

Seeing that Ye Shuli did not react, the man in black sneered, formed a hand seal, and chanted incantations.

Black sound waves shot towards Ye Shuli like sharp swords, causing the surrounding trees to tremble.

However, Ye Shuli acted as if nothing had happened, a cold smile curling at the corner of her lips.

Upon seeing this, the man in black robes immediately changed his expression. Didn't Young Master Lin say that this little girl was very sensitive to this kind of sound?

How could there be no reaction at all?

"It seems that Young Master Lin's information is not entirely accurate," Ye Shuli said, looking at Young Master Lin with a half-smile.

Young Master Lin's face turned ashen; he hadn't expected Ye Shuli to see through his scheme.

The man in black robes also had a gloomy expression; he felt like he had been tricked.

Ye Shuli looked at them, a cold glint in her eyes: "Since you want to play, then I'll play with you!" She grabbed Jiang Ye's hand and said firmly, "Let's go!"

"Run away? No way! Lili, let's go side by side!" Jiang Ye was filled with enthusiasm. He grabbed Ye Shuli's hand and they intertwined their fingers, just like a romantic scene in an idol drama. However, the current situation was extremely dangerous.

Ye Shuli's lips twitched. This guy is actually quite reliable in a crucial moment?

Okay, I'll go crazy with him!

The two exchanged a glance, and an unspoken understanding arose instantly.

The next second, they rushed towards the man in black robes like arrows released from a bow, and the battle broke out instantly!

Although Jiang Ye's cultivation was inferior to that of the black-robed man, his agility was superior. He darted among the black-robed men like an eel, all the while shouting, "Is that all? Is that all? Back when I was soloing the BOSS in the newbie village, you guys were probably playing in the mud somewhere!" As he spoke, he nimbly dodged the attacks of the black-robed men, occasionally turning back to wink at Ye Shuli, "Lili, am I handsome?"

Ye Shuli couldn't bear to look at him. This guy still had the mind to show off when life and death were at stake!

However, Jiang Ye's shrewd maneuvers did attract the attention of most of the enemies, creating an opportunity for her.

Her eyes narrowed, and the divine weapon in her hand shone brightly, pointing directly at the man in black robes: "Old man, your opponent is me!"

The man in black robes was clearly surprised that Ye Shuli would take the initiative to attack. He was slightly taken aback, then sneered, "Little girl, you overestimate yourself!" He formed a hand seal, and a black energy ball shot out, heading straight for Ye Shuli's face.

Ye Shuli dodged to the side, narrowly avoiding the attack. The energy ball grazed her cheek, leaving a shallow wound.

Ouch, that really hurts!

However, this minor injury was nothing to her.

she was

For a time, the two sides fought back and forth, locked in a fierce and evenly matched battle.

The surrounding space was distorted by the force, trees collapsed, sand and stones flew everywhere, and the scene was chaotic.

Just then, Ye Shuli suddenly had an idea.

She feigned defeat and retreated step by step, luring the man in black robes closer.

The man in black robes fell for the trick, thinking Ye Shuli was about to give up, and laughed triumphantly: "Little girl, just surrender obediently!"

Just as the man in black robes approached, Ye Shuli suddenly used the concealment ability of her divine artifact!

A dazzling white light shot out from the artifact, striking the black-robed man like a bolt of lightning!

This white light contains powerful purifying energy, specifically designed to counter the evil techniques practiced by the man in black robes.

"Ah!" The man in black robes was unable to dodge in time and was struck by the white light, letting out a scream.

His black robe was instantly dissolved by the purifying power, revealing his true form hidden beneath.

It was a pale, distorted face, filled with evil and resentment.

He clutched his chest, staring at Ye Shuli in disbelief: "You...you actually..."

The men in black behind him were also stunned by this sudden turn of events, staring dumbfounded at the injured man in black robes.

Ye Shuli sneered, slowly raised the divine weapon in her hand, and pointed it at the man in black robes: "The game is over."

The man in black robes turned pale; he knew he had lost.

He struggled to his feet, trying to escape, but was knocked to the ground by Ye Shuli's sword energy.

"Lili, watch out!" Jiang Ye suddenly shouted and tackled Ye Shuli to the ground.

With a deafening boom, a dark shadow descended from the sky, crashing heavily onto the spot where they had just been standing...

Dust was flying and gravel was flying.

Jiang Ye groaned, feeling as if a boulder had struck his back, dislodging his internal organs.

He struggled to his feet, spitting out a mouthful of blood, but thankfully, he wouldn't die.

"Lili, are you alright?" He looked anxiously at Ye Shuli beneath him.

Ye Shuli was also shaken and disoriented, her ears were ringing and her vision was blurry.

She shook her head, pushed Jiang Ye away, and staggered to her feet.

"Cough cough, I won't die." She wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth and scanned her surroundings with a sharp look.

The dark figure that just descended from the sky was none other than the evil alchemist who had disappeared earlier.

This guy actually dared to come back!

Ye Shuli was burning with anger and was about to make a move when Jiang Ye stopped her.

"Lili, don't be impulsive! This guy is even stronger than before!" Jiang Ye said solemnly. He could clearly feel that the evil alchemist's aura was even colder and more powerful.

"I know." Ye Shuli took a deep breath, suppressing the anger in her heart.

Now is not the time to act impulsively; we must calm down and look for opportunities.

The evil alchemist smiled sinisterly as he approached them step by step.

"Little girl, didn't expect that, did you? I'm back!" He stuck out his scarlet tongue and licked his lips. "This time, let's see what tricks you have up your sleeve!"

Jiang Ye and Ye Shuli stood back to back, supporting each other.

Jiang Ye's steadfastness gave Ye Shuli a sense of security, and Ye Shuli's wisdom filled Jiang Ye with trust. A deep affection permeated the air between them.

They are like two trees growing side by side, standing firm in the midst of storms.

"Hmph, you think you can catch us? Not so easy!" Jiang Ye sneered, a dagger suddenly appearing in his hand, gleaming coldly.

"Lili, let's go side by side!"

"Okay!" Ye Shuli agreed without hesitation.

The two exchanged a glance. They knew that even if they faced the most powerful enemy, as long as they were united, they would definitely be able to overcome it!

"Overestimating yourself!" The evil alchemist sneered disdainfully, about to make a move, when suddenly a voice came from afar: "Wait!"

Young Master Lin walked over slowly, a playful smile on his face.

He held a magical artifact that emitted an eerie light in his hand, his gaze fixed on Ye Shuli, and slowly said, "This treasure is called the 'Soul-Capturing Bell,' and it's specifically designed to deal with people like you... with special constitutions."