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

Ye Shuli supported the unconscious Jiang Ye, bathing him in golden light.

A powerful force surged from the depths of the earth, like a gentle hand caressing this scarred land.

Ye Shuli could feel the psionic energy around her pulsating joyfully, like playful sprites swirling around her.

"It's done..." she murmured to herself, a sense of accomplishment welling up inside her.

That's right! This empire was built by Ye Shuli with Jiang Ye, that little burden!

Although this kid did a good job at the crucial moment and didn't hold her back.

She looked down at the unconscious Jiang Ye and sighed helplessly.

"This guy, he always messes up at crucial moments." Although he complained, his eyes were full of worry.

Just then, the power of the awakened artifact began to spread, rippling across the entire continent.

The land that had been corrupted by the Dark Demon General was recovering its vitality at a visible speed.

Tender buds sprout from the withered branches, new green shoots emerge from the scorched earth, and colorful flowers bloom in competition, filling the air with the fragrance of soil and the sweet scent of flowers.

"My God! This...this is a miracle!" The treasure hunter stared wide-eyed, looking at what was happening before him in disbelief.

The pastor stopped chanting, clasped his hands together, and prayed devoutly.

Even the usually composed tribal chief was moved to tears at this moment. He led his people to kneel down and kowtow in the direction of the awakened artifact.

Ye Shuli took a deep breath, feeling the rich life force.

She stretched out her hand, and a pink flower bloomed in her palm, its petals delicate and emitting a faint fragrance.

"Sister Li... Sister Li..." Jiang Ye opened his eyes groggily and, seeing the scene before him, thought he was dreaming. "Sister Li... have we... ascended to heaven?"

Ye Shuli was amused by his naive and ignorant attitude, and gently tapped him on the head: "What are you thinking about! Wake up!"

Jiang Ye rubbed his head, only then realizing that he was still alive.

"Ouch, my back... Sister Li, please be gentle..." he complained as he struggled to stand up.

Suddenly, a series of steady footsteps sounded...

The tribal chief led his people in a grand procession, their faces beaming with the joy of surviving a calamity.

They brought sizzling wild boar, enticingly fragrant fruits, and various rare herbs and minerals, piling them up like a small mountain, almost burying Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye.

"My two benefactors! Thank you for saving our home!" The tribal chief excitedly grasped Ye Shuli's hand, his rough voice filled with gratitude.

If Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye hadn't awakened the artifact, their tribe would probably have been shrouded in darkness forever.

"You're too kind, Chief. It was nothing at all," Ye Shuli said with a slight smile, waving her hand modestly.

Although this "small favor" almost cost her and Jiang Ye their lives, at least the outcome was good.

Jiang Ye wasn't as reserved as her; he had already been completely captivated by the golden-brown, crispy roasted wild boar meat.

He rubbed his hands together, picked up a large pig's trotter without hesitation, and began to gnaw on it, his mouth dripping with oil. As he ate, he exclaimed, "So delicious! No wonder it's a pure, natural, and pollution-free green food. This taste is amazing!"

The children in the tribe couldn't help but laugh when they saw Jiang Ye's gluttonous appearance.

They all gathered around Jiang Ye, chattering excitedly with him.

Jiang Ye also became one of the children, teaching them to make funny faces and even performing a fake chest-breaking act (of course, it was fake), which made the children laugh heartily.

Looking at the warm and harmonious scene before her, Ye Shuli felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

She seemed to see a hopeful future, a world without darkness or strife.

However, this beauty did not last long.

When Ye Shuli found the artifact spirit and wanted to learn more about the artifact, the spirit poured cold water on her hopes.

"While the power of the artifact is immense, it may also attract other unknown dangers." The artifact spirit's voice was deep and serious, a stark contrast to its previous cheerful tone.

Ye Shuli's originally relaxed mood instantly turned heavy.

Her brows furrowed, and the surrounding psionic energy began to fluctuate, as if foreshadowing some ominous premonition.

"What danger?" Ye Shuli pressed.

The artifact spirit remained silent for a moment, then slowly said, "I don't know either. But one thing is certain: they will be extremely powerful, perhaps even... beyond your imagination."

Ye Shuli's heart sank suddenly.

Before she could ask any further questions, suddenly, a deafening roar shook the earth in the distance…

"What is that?!" Jiang Ye exclaimed, pointing to the distant sky.

Just as the artifact spirit had feared, a swarm of mysterious, dark creatures suddenly appeared on the horizon, like a buzzing swarm of "cyber mosquitoes," their bodies emanating a nauseating stench.

They flapped their translucent wings, emitting piercing shrieks, and swooped down on the crowd.

"Holy crap! What the hell is that?!" Jiang Ye cursed, grabbed a large knife, and charged forward.

These creatures attack in a bizarre way, spewing out a sticky black liquid from their mouths, like a "biological weapon" with a beauty filter applied. Once it gets on your skin, it will quickly corrode your psionic shield, and even flesh and blood will not escape its fate.

Jiang Ye dodged several attacks thanks to his agility, but he was still accidentally splashed on his arm by a drop of black liquid.

"Hiss—" He gasped, the psionic shield on his arm was instantly corroded away, and his skin felt a burning sensation.

"Jiang Ye, be careful!" Ye Shuli shouted, and quickly unleashed a streak of spiritual energy to repel the creatures that were attacking Jiang Ye.

But even more mysterious creatures, like sharks drawn by the scent of blood, swarmed toward them.

The tribe's warriors also took up their weapons and fought back fiercely, but there were simply too many of these creatures, and their defenses were extremely strong, so ordinary attacks could not inflict fatal damage on them.

In an instant, screams, the clash of weapons, and the roars of creatures mingled together, turning the whole scene into complete chaos.

"Sister Li, this can't go on! We have to think of something!" Jiang Ye shouted anxiously as he swung his knife.

Ye Shuli also realized the seriousness of the problem.

These creatures seem endless, and their attack methods are insidious and vicious. If this continues, they will eventually be worn down and killed.

Taking a deep breath, Ye Shuli forced herself to calm down.

She recalled that after the artifact awakened, she also gained a brand new power, a power of vitality and hope that originated from the same source as the artifact.

"Perhaps, this is the key to breaking the deadlock!" she murmured to herself.

Ye Shuli slowly closed her eyes and began to try to mobilize the power within her body.

She could feel a warm light flowing through her meridians, like a gentle stream nourishing her body.

She suddenly opened her eyes, which gleamed with golden light.

The surrounding psionic energy seemed to be summoned, rushing towards her and converging into a dazzling ball of light in her hand.

"Go!" Ye Shuli shouted, throwing the ball of light into the air.

The sphere of light exploded instantly, transforming into countless golden rays that shone down on the earth like sunlight.

The mysterious creature illuminated by the light let out a painful howl as its body began to dissolve rapidly, turning into puddles of black liquid.

The chaotic battlefield was instantly enveloped in golden light, and the rampaging mysterious creatures melted away like ice and snow.

"Wow! Sister Li, you're simply my goddess!" Jiang Ye couldn't help but whistle loudly upon seeing this.

The tribe's warriors erupted in thunderous cheers as they looked at Ye Shuli.

However, before everyone could rejoice for long, another unexpected event occurred.

"Pfft—" Jiang Ye suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, his body swaying precariously.

"Jiang Ye!" Ye Shuli's heart clenched, and she flashed to Jiang Ye's side.

This guy was just jumping around, how come he suddenly started vomiting blood?

That's some serious professionalism in staging an accident!

"Sister Li..." Jiang Ye was pale and leaned weakly against Ye Shuli's chest, a trace of blood still clinging to the corner of his mouth. He looked...

It's really heartbreaking.

Ye Shuli didn't have time to complain; she quickly checked his injuries.

Goodness, this isn't an act!

Jiang Ye had several wounds corroded by the mysterious creature's black liquid. Although the wounds were not deep, the black liquid contained a strange toxin that was eroding his spiritual energy.

"Damn it!" Ye Shuli cursed under her breath, and quickly mobilized her spiritual energy to carefully heal Jiang Ye's injuries.

Her slender fingers emitted a faint golden light, like gentle elves, dancing lightly on Jiang Ye's wounds.

Jiang Ye looked at Ye Shuli with tenderness in his eyes.

He gently held her hand, feeling the warmth of her palm.

The surrounding psychic energy seemed to be affected as well, becoming softer and enveloping the two like a thin veil.

"Sister Li, I'm fine..." Jiang Ye's voice was a little hoarse, "It's just... a little painful..."

"If it hurts, just yell it out. Don't try to tough it out." Ye Shuli's tone was gentle, but there was a hint of reproach in her eyes.

This guy is just trying to show off!

Jiang Ye smiled but didn't say anything.

He held Ye Shuli's hand, feeling her body temperature, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

It’s great to have her around.

Ye Shuli breathed a sigh of relief after she finished treating Jiang Ye's injuries.

She looked up and around; the tribe's warriors were cleaning up the battlefield and tidying up the mess.

Although she had temporarily repelled the mysterious creature, Ye Shuli knew that this was only the beginning.

The awakening of the artifact brings not only hope, but also unknown dangers.

She recalled the words of the artifact spirit, and a shadow fell over her heart.

What exactly are those mysterious creatures?

Why are they here?

How many unknown dangers await them?

Ye Shuli took a deep breath, trying her best to stay calm.

She clenched her fists, her eyes gleaming with determination.

"Jiang Ye, we still have a long way to go..."