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

Ye Shuli's smile deepened, like that of a cunning fox.

She did not directly respond to Elder Wang's provocation, but turned to look at Jiang Ye, the cold glint in her eyes fading, replaced by a resolute expression.

"Jiang Ye, let's go."

Jiang Ye was taken aback, then realized that Ye Shuli was going to find the Iron-Faced Venerable!

He nodded vigorously, struggled to his feet, and a flush of excitement appeared on his pale face.

"Li'er, let's go right now! Let's show that old guy what it means to be slapped in the face!"

The two walked side by side toward the residence of the Iron-Faced Venerable.

Their silhouettes appeared exceptionally resolute in the afterglow of the setting sun, as if no force could stop their progress.

However, things didn't go as smoothly as they imagined.

Just as they were about to reach the residence of the Iron-Faced Venerable, Elder Wang suddenly appeared in front of them, blocking their way.

"Where do you want to go?" Elder Wang asked with a gloomy face and a hint of threat in his tone.

Ye Shuli met Elder Wang's gaze without fear, a mocking smile playing on her lips.

"Elder Wang, are you trying to stop us from seeing the Iron-Faced Venerable?"

"Hmph, I advise you to give up on that idea!" Elder Wang sneered. "The Iron-Faced Venerable will not believe you!"

"Whether you believe it or not isn't up to you," Jiang Ye couldn't help but interject. "Elder Wang, are you feeling guilty?"

"Insolence!" Elder Wang roared, his spiritual power surging in his hands, and a powerful pressure swept towards the two of them.

Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye did not back down. They simultaneously released their spiritual power to resist Elder Wang's pressure.

Just then, a deep voice came from afar: "What's going on?"

As the voice faded, an elderly man dressed in a black robe appeared before the crowd.

He was tall and imposing, with a pair of sharp eyes that seemed to see through everything.

It was none other than the Iron-Faced Venerable!

"Iron-Faced Venerable One!" Elder Wang hurriedly stepped forward, cupping his hands in a salute. "These two have slandered me. I beg you, Venerable One, to do justice for me!"

Ye Shuli sneered, stepped forward, and handed the jade slip in her hand to the Iron-Faced Venerable.

“Your Excellency, facts speak louder than words; right and wrong are clear at a glance.”

The Iron-Faced Venerable took the jade slip and examined it carefully.

Elder Wang watched nervously from the side, fine beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.

"Elder Wang, do you have anything else to say?" Ye Shuli looked at Elder Wang, her tone calm, yet carrying an undeniable air of authority.

"This..." Elder Wang's face turned pale and then red, and he stammered, unable to speak.

"I……"

After reading the jade slip, the Iron-Faced Venerable raised his head and stared intently at Elder Wang. "Elder Wang, do you understand the contents of this jade slip?"

Elder Wang's face was deathly pale, his lips trembled, but he couldn't utter a single word.

Ye Shuli's lips curled up slightly, revealing a "I'm just waiting for you to be speechless" smile, and she began her performance.

“Your Excellency, this jade slip contains evidence of Elder Wang’s collusion with the demons. It includes the time, place, people, and even the specific details of the transaction. Moreover, I used a special encryption method that can only be cracked by modern technology, so it is absolutely impossible for it to be fake.”

Ye Shuli paused for a moment, then continued, "Furthermore, I also discovered the code used by Elder Wang in his dealings with the demons. It's a special symbol. This symbol has never appeared in ancient documents, but it's very similar to a certain encryption algorithm in modern cryptography. This is enough to prove that the collusion between Elder Wang and the demons is not unfounded."

Ye Shuli spoke eloquently, with clear logic and irrefutable evidence, which made the Iron-Faced Venerable nod repeatedly.

"Wonderful! Wonderful! This modern technology is truly unheard of and unseen before! This encryption method is the first I've ever seen in all my years of life!"

Elder Wang's face grew increasingly grim, as if he had swallowed a dead fly.

He opened his mouth, wanting to defend himself, but found that he had no way to refute it.

Ye Shuli's chain of evidence is complete, logically sound, and simply impeccable!

"Elder Wang, do you have anything else to say?" the Iron-Faced Venerable asked in a deep voice, his tone carrying a hint of authority.

Elder Wang trembled all over, and large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead.

"I...I..." He stammered for a long time, but couldn't say anything.

"Since you have nothing to say, then..." Just as the Iron-Faced Venerable was about to announce Elder Wang's punishment, a chilling aura suddenly emanated from afar.

Alarm bells rang in Ye Shuli's mind, and a strong sense of unease welled up in her heart.

She turned her head sharply towards the direction from which the aura was coming, and saw several dark figures rapidly approaching them.

"Oh no, an ambush!" Ye Shuli exclaimed, grabbing Jiang Ye's hand and preparing to run away.

"Trying to run? Not so easy!" Elder Wang exclaimed upon seeing this.

"Li'er, be careful!" Jiang Ye shielded Ye Shuli behind him, watching the approaching shadowy figure warily.

A tense atmosphere filled the air; a major battle was about to erupt...

Ye Shuli felt Jiang Ye's hand holding hers tightly, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

"Li'er..."

Jiang Ye followed closely behind Ye Shuli, step by step, like a large dog loyally guarding its master.

"Li'er, don't be afraid. Even if the sky falls, I will hold it up for you!" His tone was relaxed, but it revealed an undeniable firmness, like a reassuring pill that soothed the slight unease in Ye Shuli's heart.

Ye Shuli turned her head and met Jiang Ye's clear and firm eyes, a warm feeling welling up in her heart.

She took Jiang Ye's hand in her own, their fingers intertwined, feeling the warmth from his palm.

"Jiang Ye, thank you." Her voice was a little hoarse, but full of sincere emotion.

The two looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.

Pink bubbles filled the air, as if even the tense atmosphere had softened.

"Ahem, now's not the time for romance!" The Iron-Faced Venerable coughed lightly, breaking the slightly awkward atmosphere. "Girl, these few henchmen are yours to practice on! I'll cover for you!"

Ye Shuli raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Venerable One, just you wait and see!"

She did not choose to avoid it, but instead took the initiative to fight back!

She flashed and moved like a ghost among the assassins.

Instead of making a move, she set traps in the surrounding environment.

With a loud "boom," the ground suddenly collapsed, and several assassins, caught off guard, fell into the trap, letting out screams of agony.

"What's going on?" The remaining assassins were completely bewildered and had no idea what was happening.

Ye Shuli's lips curled into a cold smile. "Surprise! Didn't expect that, did you?"

She quickly formed seals with her hands and muttered something.

The surrounding trees seemed to come alive, their branches stretching out to entangle the remaining assassins, rendering them unable to move.

"What the hell is this?" The assassins struggled in terror, but to no avail.

"A mere trick, yet you dare to show off your skills before an expert?" Ye Shuli smiled contemptuously. She flashed and appeared in front of an assassin, her spiritual energy surging as she struck out with her palm!

With a muffled thud, the assassin died instantly, his body turning into a cloud of blood mist and disappearing into the air.

"Li'er, amazing!" Jiang Ye watched in astonishment and couldn't help but give Ye Shuli a thumbs up.

Ye Shuli ignored Jiang Ye's praise and continued attacking the remaining assassins.

Her movements were fluid and deadly, like the Grim Reaper descending upon her, reaping one life after another.

"what!"

"Help!"

"Do not kill me!"

The killers' screams rose and fell, sounding particularly jarring in the silent night sky.

In the blink of an eye, all the assassins were wiped out by Ye Shuli.

She clapped her hands and walked up to Jiang Ye with a relaxed expression.

"So, how was my performance? Was it great?"

"Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!" Jiang Ye gave a thumbs up, looking at Ye Shuli with admiration.

"Li'er, you are simply my idol!"

Ye Shuli smiled smugly, about to speak, when suddenly she felt a powerful force surging within her body...

"Li'er, your..." "Li'er, your spiritual power..." Jiang Ye stared wide-eyed at the light emanating from Ye Shuli's body in disbelief.

The light was dazzling, as radiant as the sun, illuminating the entire night sky.

Ye Shuli also felt the changes within her body.

A powerful force surged within her, as if it were about to burst forth.

She felt incredibly light, as if she could fly into the sky.

"boom!"

With a loud bang, the light emanating from Ye Shuli became even more dazzling, and a powerful surge of spiritual energy spread outwards from her.

The surrounding trees trembled from the force, leaves fluttered down, and cracks appeared on the ground, spreading out like a spider web.

"What... what's going on?" The Iron-Faced Venerable was also stunned by this sudden change. In all his years of life, this was the first time he had ever seen such a strange sight.

"Li'er, you...you've broken through?" Jiang Ye exclaimed excitedly, he could hardly believe his eyes.

Ye Shuli slowly opened her eyes, which sparkled with a brilliant light.

She clenched her fist, feeling the surging power within her, and a confident smile appeared on her lips.

"That's right, I've broken through! I'm now in the mid-stage of the Spirit Venerable realm!"

"Mid-stage Spirit Venerable?" The Iron-Faced Venerable gasped in astonishment. This was simply unbelievable!

Ye Shuli actually broke through during the battle, and even advanced two levels at once, directly reaching the mid-stage of the Spirit Venerable realm!

This is simply a miracle!

Ye Shuli felt the powerful energy within her body and was filled with confidence.

She knew that she was no longer the helpless lamb she used to be!

She had to protect herself, protect Jiang Ye, and protect everyone she cared about!

Her gaze sharpened as she surveyed her surroundings. "Veteran powerhouses, bring it on! I, Ye Shuli, am no longer the pushover I once was!"

She clenched her fists, her gaze fixed on the distance, in the direction where the veteran powerhouses resided…

“Li’er…” Jiang Ye looked at Ye Shuli. He knew that although Ye Shuli had broken through, the veteran powerhouses were not to be underestimated. The road ahead was still long and arduous…