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

"Grandpa, what are you saying? What can that spoiled brat from the Wang family do besides eat, drink, and have fun? Are you trying to make me live a life of widowhood by making me marry him?" Ye Shuli's voice trembled slightly, but it was firm and resolute, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.

The surrounding clansmen whispered among themselves, their eyes shifting back and forth between Ye Shuli and the clan leader.

The clan leader's face darkened, and his tone became stern: "Li'er, watch your words! This is for the future of the clan, and you cannot be willful!" He slammed his cane down heavily, making a dull thud that seemed to strike the hearts of everyone present.

"The Wang family is wealthy and powerful. A marriage alliance with them can help our Ye family recover its strength and regain its former glory more quickly!"

"Restore vitality? Regain glory? With that good-for-nothing who only knows how to squander money?" Ye Shuli sneered, making no attempt to hide the contempt in her eyes.

"Grandpa, are you getting senile? Prosperity gained through marriage alliances is ultimately a castle in the air, easily destroyed!" She looked around, her gaze sharp, her tone firm and resolute: "Our Ye family must stand up on our own strength! Not depend on any other family!"

The clan chief was so angry that his beard bristled, and his finger pointing at Ye Shuli trembled slightly: "You...you are simply unreasonable!" He took a deep breath, trying to suppress his anger, and said earnestly, "Li'er, I know you are young and impetuous and have your own ideas. But you must also consider the future of the clan!"

"Of course I'm thinking of the family!" Ye Shuli said firmly, her eyes unwavering. "You've seen my family's revival plan, haven't you? We've already reclaimed part of the old site. As long as we continue our efforts, we can definitely restore the Ye family's former glory! Not by sacrificing my happiness for so-called benefits!"

"You..." The clan leader was so angry at Ye Shuli's tough attitude that he couldn't speak. His face turned red, as if he was about to faint at any moment.

Jiang Ye stood aside, watching Ye Shuli argue her point. He clenched his fist and silently cheered her on in his heart.

The air was thick with the smell of gunpowder, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.

Just then, a voice broke the deadlock...

"Chief, I think..."

“Clan leader, I think… Miss Li’er is right!” A slightly hoarse voice came from the crowd.

The crowd looked in the direction of the sound and saw a thin, simply dressed man walk out.

He is the long-lost representative of the Ye family, named Ye Feng.

His gaze was firm, his tone sincere: "Over the years, I've wandered far and wide, witnessing the rise and fall of countless families. Prosperity gained through marriage alliances is ultimately a mirage, fragile and easily destroyed. True strength comes from within!" He paused, looking at Ye Shuli. "I believe that as long as we unite as one, under Miss Li'er's leadership, the Ye family will surely regain its former glory!"

"

Ye Feng's words were like a bomb, causing an uproar in the crowd.

The clansmen began to discuss it, and many expressed their agreement with Ye Feng's point of view.

A warm feeling welled up in Ye Shuli's heart, and her eyes became slightly moist.

The trust among her people filled her with power, as if a powerful energy was surging within her, and her spiritual energy flickered slightly, causing her clothes to flutter even without wind.

Even more surprisingly, Wang Siyuan, the young master of the Wang family who had been silent all along, also spoke up.

"Clan leader, I... I also think Miss Li'er makes sense." He blushed and stammered, "I... I don't want to get married through this kind of marriage. I... I hope to gain everyone's recognition through my own abilities." Although Wang Siyuan's voice was not loud, it clearly reached everyone's ears.

The crowd was in an uproar, never expecting that this young master of the Wang family, who had always presented himself as a playboy, would have such an awakening.

The already tense situation became delicate because of Wang Siyuan's statement.

The clan chief was stunned; he hadn't expected things to turn out this way.

He originally thought that with his prestige, he could easily persuade Ye Shuli.

But the reaction of his people has taken him completely by surprise.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but found his throat dry and unable to utter a word.

Jiang Ye watched all this with a slight smile on his lips.

He always believed in Ye Shuli, believing that she could lead the Ye family to glory with her own abilities.

He gently patted Ye Shuli's shoulder and whispered in her ear, "Li'er, you did a great job."

Ye Shuli turned to look at Jiang Ye and gave him a determined look.

She knew that this internal family conflict had only just begun...

"Everyone, please listen to me..."

Ye Shuli took a deep breath, about to speak, when she felt a warmth on the back of her hand.

She turned her head and met Jiang Ye's eyes, which shone like stars.

His large, strong hand enveloped hers tightly, like a shot of adrenaline, instantly dispelling her anxiety.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here." Jiang Ye's voice was deep and gentle, like a warm current slowly flowing into Ye Shuli's heart.

Their eyes met, and everything around them seemed to fade, leaving only the resolute reflection in each other's eyes.

Ye Shuli felt a powerful force coming from Jiang Ye's hand, which made her previously wavering heart firm again.

Just as this heartwarming scene was frozen in time, a piercing scream tore through the sky!

"Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"

The cacophony of shouts shattered the brief silence. The tribespeople, who had been discussing amongst themselves, immediately became alert, drawing their weapons and assuming defensive stances.

In the distance, dust billowed as a large group of dark figures rushed toward the former site of the Ye family at an extremely fast speed.

They all had ferocious faces and held sharp blades.

"It's those sons of bitches of bandits! How dare they come here!" a tribesman roared, his voice filled with resentment.

"Hmph, it seems the lesson I taught them last time wasn't enough!" Since they've brought this upon themselves, Ye Shuli won't hold back!

"Jiang Ye, protect your people!" Ye Shuli calmly gave the order while quickly observing the enemy's movements.

This group of bandits is larger and stronger than last time, clearly indicating they came prepared.

"Don't worry, with me here, not even a fly can get in!" Jiang Ye said confidently.

"Everyone, listen up! Prepare to meet the enemy using the formation I taught you before!" Ye Shuli's clear and loud voice echoed clearly in the crowd.

The clansmen quickly sprang into action, forming a defensive formation as instructed by Ye Shuli.

This formation was improved by Ye Shuli based on modern military knowledge, and it can maximize the combat power of each person.

"Archers, prepare!" Ye Shuli gave the order, and dozens of archers quickly drew their bows and aimed at the charging enemy.

"Release the arrows!" With Ye Shuli's command, countless arrows rained down on the enemy.

"Shieldbearers, move up!" the enemy leader roared, and the soldiers in the front ranks raised their shields in an attempt to block the barrage of arrows.

However, Ye Shuli's arrows are not ordinary arrows. She has coated the arrowheads with a special powder that will paralyze the enemy's nerves and render them unable to fight once hit.

"Ah!" "My hand!" "It's poisoned!"

The screams of the enemy rose and fell, many of them wounded by arrows and unable to fight.

"Charge! Kill them! Take back our territory!" The enemy leader shouted even more frantically upon seeing this, leading the remaining soldiers to charge towards the Ye family's defenses.

"Melee troops, engage the enemy!" Ye Shuli gave the order again, and the tribesmen, wielding swords and knives, roared and charged towards the enemy.

A fierce battle erupted instantly, with flashing swords, flying blood and flesh, and deafening shouts of battle.

Ye Shuli took the lead, wielding a sharp longsword, weaving through the crowd. Wherever the sword flashed, an enemy would fall.

Her movements were agile and extremely fast, like a ghost, making it impossible for her enemies to defend against her.

"Pfft!"

Ye Shuli pierced an enemy's heart with her sword, and blood gushed out instantly.

Without hesitation, she drew her longsword and charged toward another enemy.

Jiang Ye followed closely behind Ye Shuli, protecting her safety.

He wielded a massive spiked club, each strike capable of smashing his enemies into a bloody pulp.

He possessed immense strength and incredible speed, charging through the crowd like a human tank.

Under the leadership of Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye, the Ye family members were greatly encouraged and fought with increasing courage.

They disregarded their own lives and engaged in a fierce battle with the enemy.

However, the number of enemies was simply too great, and their strength was also formidable, causing the Ye family members to gradually begin to feel the strain.

Just then, a tall enemy wielding a huge battle axe swung fiercely at Ye Shuli.

"Watch out!" Upon seeing this, Jiang Ye rushed forward to try and block the attack.

However, he was still a step too slow; the battle axe had already cleaved in front of Ye Shuli.

Just as Ye Shuli was about to be struck by the battle axe, a sly smile flashed in her eyes.

"Trying to ambush me? Not so easy!" Ye Shuli sneered, then suddenly...

Ye Shuli sneered, then suddenly ducked and rolled away, barely dodging the fatal blow.

She thrust her sword forward, striking the burly man squarely in the knee.

With a scream of agony, the burly man collapsed to the ground, his battle axe slipping from his hand.

Ye Shuli reacted quickly, grabbing the battle axe and swinging it backhand to decapitate the burly man.

Red and white splattered all over the ground, startling the surrounding enemies and halting their offensive.

Ye Shuli pressed her advantage, wielding her battle axe and cutting down the surrounding enemies one by one as easily as chopping vegetables.

Jiang Ye rallied and, wielding his spiked club, routed the enemy.

With Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye leading the way, the morale of the Ye family members soared, and their combat effectiveness was greatly enhanced.

They fought with increasing ferocity, driving the enemy into a series of defeats.

"Retreat! Retreat quickly!" Seeing the situation was dire, the enemy leader hurriedly ordered a retreat.

The remaining enemies fled like stray dogs, and the Ye family pursued them relentlessly, eventually annihilating them all.

After the battle, the former site of the Ye family was littered with corpses and rivers of blood.

But the faces of the Ye family members were filled with the joy of victory.

"Miss Li'er is awesome!"

"Miss Li'er is awesome!"

The clansmen cheered, their admiration for Ye Shuli evident in their expressions.

This battle brought Ye Shuli's prestige to its peak, making her even more respected by her clansmen and greatly strengthening the clan's cohesion.

Looking at her cheering clansmen, Ye Shuli felt a surge of pride and joy.

She knew she was one step closer to her goal.

The clan chief watched all this with mixed feelings.

He had to admit that Ye Shuli's abilities were indeed beyond his imagination.

He originally thought that Ye Shuli was just a pampered young lady who was incapable of shouldering the heavy responsibility of reviving the family.

But now, Ye Shuli's performance has made him look at her in a new light.

"Li'er, you did very well." The clan leader walked up to Ye Shuli, his tone tinged with satisfaction.

"Thank you, Grandpa." Ye Shuli smiled slightly.

“However,” the patriarch changed the subject, “your current strength is not enough to completely control the family. Some important decisions still need the approval of the elders’ council.”

Upon hearing this, Ye Shuli's expression changed. "Grandpa, what do you mean? Are you doubting my abilities?"

“Li’er, I don’t doubt your abilities, it’s just that…”

"But what?" Ye Shuli interrupted the clan leader. "Are you trying to limit my power?"

The clan leader was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Li'er, you are still young and have much to learn. The elders' council is experienced and can help you manage the clan better."

"Help me?" Ye Shuli sneered. "I think you just want to control me!"

"Li'er, you..."

"Enough!" Ye Shuli roared. "I don't want to hear your nonsense anymore!" She turned around abruptly, flicked her sleeves, and left, leaving only one sentence echoing in the air: "I'd like to see what you can do to me!"