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

"Damn it! Is this piece of junk trying to rebel?" Ye Shuli gritted her teeth and cursed under her breath.

The awakening of a divine artifact should be a cause for universal celebration and joy, so why did it turn out to be full of problems for her?

It feels like winning five million dollars, only to find out the lottery ticket has expired – so disheartening!

She could clearly sense a cold, dark power stubbornly resisting within the artifact, like a lurking virus trying to devour her connection with it.

This force made her feel as if she had fallen into an ice cave, and a chill ran through the depths of her soul.

The surrounding psionic energy flickered and dimmed in response to the artifact's unusual movements, creating a suffocating sense of tension in the air.

"It seems we have no choice but to find a professional to 'kill the virus'." Ye Shuli's eyes sharpened, and she made a quick decision.

She remembered that the Light Priest possessed the ability to purify dark forces, much like antivirus software on a computer, capable of eliminating all kinds of resistance.

"Li'er, are you alright? Your face is darker than the bottom of a pot." Jiang Ye asked with concern. The girl's face was deathly pale, and beads of sweat were streaming down her forehead, as if she had just been pulled out of the water.

"It's nothing, it's just that this broken artifact is acting up." Ye Shuli waved her hand and forced a smile. "The most urgent thing is to find the Light Priest. We'll have to rely on him in this critical moment."

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However, the process of finding the Light Priest was much more difficult than Ye Shuli had imagined.

Like a headless fly, she inquired everywhere about Pastor Guangming, but repeatedly ran into obstacles.

The clues seemed to be playing hide-and-seek with her on purpose, always ending at the most crucial point.

"The Priest of Light? I heard he went to the far north. Young lady, that place is dangerous; you mustn't go!"

"The Light Priest? I heard he wanders the world, never settling down. Who knows where he's gone..."

Ye Shuli felt that fate was like a wicked screenwriter, deliberately setting up numerous obstacles for her.

She was extremely anxious, but had no idea what to do.

The people around her watched her anxious figure.

"Is God deliberately making things difficult for me?" Ye Shuli scratched her hair in frustration, feeling like she was about to collapse.

Just then, a ragged old man blocked her way.

"Young lady, I see a dark aura around your face; you may be facing a bloody disaster!"

Ye Shuli: "..."

"Sir, could you tell me something I don't know?" Ye Shuli said irritably. "If you knew where the Priest of Light is, I'd kowtow to you for it."

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The old man smiled mysteriously, "Young lady, if you want to know the whereabouts of the Priest of Light, come with me..."

The old man, with a hunched back, led the way with faltering steps, while Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye followed closely behind, their hearts pounding with anxiety.

This old man seems unreliable, but what if he really can find a priest of light?

Let’s treat a dead horse as a living horse doctor!

After passing through bustling streets and winding through several dark alleys, they arrived at a dilapidated temple.

The temple's red paint was peeling and mottled, and weeds grew all over the eaves. When the wind blew, it sounded like a ghost movie scene.

"Sir, are you sure there's a priest of light here?" Ye Shuli couldn't help but complain. This place looked like a haunted house!

The old man smiled mysteriously and pushed open the creaking wooden door.

What came into view was a man dressed in a white robe, radiating a holy glow, who was meditating with his eyes closed.

He was surrounded by a soft halo, giving people a sense of peace and tranquility.

"Wow, these special effects are amazing!" Ye Shuli couldn't help but exclaim.

This priest of light is simply a man with an aura of his own; his looks and charisma are off the charts.

The priest opened his eyes, which seemed to contain the stars and the sea.

"Benefactor, what business do you have with me?" His voice was gentle and magnetic, making Ye Shuli's ears go numb.

"Master, there's a problem with this artifact of mine. Please help me purify it." Ye Shuli got straight to the point and stated her purpose directly.

The priest of light carefully examined Ye Shuli's artifact. "The dark power within this artifact is indeed powerful, but this humble monk can give it a try."

He sat cross-legged, clasped his hands together, and began to chant ancient scriptures.

As the scriptures were chanted, the light emanating from him grew stronger, like a radiant sun.

Pure light power flowed continuously into the artifact, and the dark power inside the artifact retreated like a mouse before a cat.

"Holy crap, this purification speed is even better than antivirus software!" Ye Shuli was dumbfounded, feeling like she had just witnessed something amazing.

The artifact's light gradually returned, and the surrounding psionic energy became pure, no longer as restless as before.

Ye Shuli could feel her connection with the divine artifact becoming even stronger, as if they had merged into one.

"It's done!" Ye Shuli exclaimed excitedly, a huge weight finally lifted from her heart.

Jiang Ye silently stayed by her side, watching her work so hard for the artifact, feeling both heartache and admiration.

He gently wiped the sweat from Ye Shuli's forehead, his movements as tender as if he were handling a precious treasure.

Ye Shuli's face flushed slightly, and the surrounding spiritual energy seemed to soften, filling the air with an ambiguous atmosphere.

"You're such a little madman!" Jiang Ye said softly, his tone tinged with affection.

Ye Shuli looked up at Jiang Ye's eyes and suddenly realized that his gaze seemed to have something to say. Just as she was about to ask, the Priest of Light suddenly said, "Benefactor, do you know the true secret of this artifact?"

“Artifact fragments? That’s a hot potato!” The Priest of Light stroked his non-existent beard and said slowly, “To find artifact fragments, we’ll probably have to ask treasure hunters for help. However, they’re all a bunch of opportunistic guys who won’t be easy to deal with.”

Upon hearing this, Ye Shuli's lips twitched. Sure enough, there's no such thing as a free lunch in this world.

She led Jiang Ye, asking around along the way, and finally found the legendary treasure hunter.

That guy, with his pointed mouth, monkey-like face, and shifty eyes, was clearly no good.

He sized Ye Shuli up and down, rubbed his hands together, and chuckled, "Hey, little girl, looking for fragments of divine artifacts? Do you know the market price? These cost a fortune!"

Ye Shuli rolled her eyes, thinking to herself, "This guy really has a price tag." She cleared her throat and said slowly, "Money? I have plenty. But I like to do things differently."

She pulled a piece of paper from her pocket, on which were drawn strange patterns—a "treasure map" she had created based on modern knowledge.

Ye Shuli pointed to the blueprints and said confidently, "This is a treasure-hunting artifact that I developed exclusively. As long as you can help me find the fragments, I will give this thing to you. I guarantee it will be a hundred times better than your broken compasses!"

The treasure hunter was initially dismissive, but as he listened to Ye Shuli's explanation, his eyes gradually lit up. He had never heard of or seen anything like the things on the blueprints before, and his curiosity was instantly piqued.

He snatched the blueprints, almost jumping up with excitement: "Really? Is this thing really as amazing as you say?"

"Of course!" Ye Shuli smiled smugly, thinking to herself, "You think you can play me with your little tricks?"

The treasure hunter was eventually persuaded by Ye Shuli to willingly become her guide and tell her about the secret location of the artifact fragments.

After a long and arduous journey, they arrived at a desolate valley. The spiritual energy here was thin, and a chilling wind blew in, making people feel inexplicably oppressed.

Following the clues given by the treasure hunter, Ye Shuli found a hidden cave deep in the valley.

The cave was pitch black, so dark you couldn't see your hand in front of your face. Ye Shuli took out a light and was able to see the scene inside. At the end of the cave was a stone platform with a fragment that emitted a faint light on it. It was the fragment of the divine artifact she was looking for.

Ye Shuli carefully picked up the fragment and held it in her palm. She immediately felt a powerful force surge into her body.

The artifact fragments resonated with the artifact within her body, emitting bursts of dazzling light.

The surrounding spiritual energy fluctuated violently like boiling water, and Ye Shuli's strength also increased accordingly, her body seemingly filled with endless power.

"This feels amazing!" Ye Shuli clenched her fists, feeling the surging energy within her body, and a slight smile appeared on her lips.

Just then, Jiang Ye suddenly grabbed Ye Shuli's arm, looking at her anxiously, "Li'er, listen..."

A chilling laugh echoed through the cave, sending shivers down one's spine.

"Hehehe, what a stroke of luck! The artifact fragments are mine!"

A tall figure appeared at the cave entrance, shrouded in darkness, its scarlet eyes like will-o'-the-wisps from hell, sending chills down one's spine.

The Dark Demon General, along with his minions, surged into the cave like a tidal wave.

"Damn, this guy looks so unconventional! With that look, it's a shame he's not on 'If You Are the One'!" Jiang Ye couldn't help but complain, but his hands didn't slow down at all, quickly blocking Ye Shuli's way.

"Li'er, protect the fragments, I'll take care of these small fry!" As soon as Jiang Ye finished speaking, he charged into the enemy ranks like a tiger, his fists and feet flying, each move deadly.

"Heh, you think you can stop me?" The Dark Demon General sneered, brandishing his demonic sword and aiming straight for Jiang Ye.

"Li'er, watch this!" Jiang Ye dodged the attack with a flash, his figure as elusive as a ghost, causing the Dark Demon General's attacks to miss repeatedly.

While restraining the Dark Demon General, he couldn't resist joking around, "Hey, buddy, could you be a little gentler? My delicate skin can't take this kind of abuse!"

Watching Jiang Ye navigate the enemy ranks with ease, Ye Shuli couldn't help but smile. This kid is quite reliable when it really matters!

She took a deep breath and focused her attention on the artifact fragment in her hand.

"Now!" Ye Shuli seized the opportunity, channeling the power of the artifact fragment into her body, instantly increasing her speed and circling behind the Dark Demon General like a bolt of lightning.

"Take this invincible thunderbolt palm strike!" Ye Shuli shouted, slapping the Dark Demon General on the back.

With a loud bang, the Dark Demon General was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground and spitting out blood.

"Boss!" Upon seeing this, the Dark Demon General's subordinates immediately fell into chaos, running around like headless flies.

"Hmph, a bunch of trash!" Ye Shuli sneered, her eyes revealing murderous intent.

The Dark Demon General struggled to his feet. "Retreat!" he commanded, leading his men in a hasty escape from the cave.

"Li'er, are you alright?" Jiang Ye asked with concern.

"It's nothing, a piece of cake!" Ye Shuli dusted herself off, looking completely unfazed.

The treasure hunters and other adventurers around them were stunned. They never expected that Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye would be so powerful that they could easily defeat the Dark Demon General.

"This girl is amazing!"

"This kid is a real hidden talent!"

The crowd buzzed with discussion, filled with admiration for Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye's abilities.

Looking at the fragment of the divine artifact in her hand, Ye Shuli thought to herself, this is just the beginning; the real challenge is yet to come…

She felt the fragment in her hand was slightly warm, and a strange energy was slowly surging within it...