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

In the cold, dark passageway, it was so quiet you could hear each other's heartbeats.

Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye moved forward cautiously, each step feeling like walking on a knife's edge.

The feeling of being watched was ever-present, as if an invisible hand was gripping their throats, suffocating them.

The surrounding air grew increasingly heavy, carrying a strong, rotten smell that stimulated their sense of smell.

"This place is gloomy and a bit creepy..." Jiang Ye lowered his voice and gripped his sword tightly.

He felt a chill on his back, and the hairs on his body stood on end.

Ye Shuli didn't speak, but simply nodded slightly in agreement.

She held Jiang Ye's hand tightly, her fingertips icy cold.

She could feel that mysterious force getting closer and closer, as if it were right behind them, their breath audible.

Suddenly, a chilling laugh shattered the silence of the passage.

"Hehehe... I didn't expect anyone would dare to break into this place."

As laughter sounded, a figure slowly emerged from the darkness.

The man was dressed in a black robe, with a pale face, sinister eyes, and a cunning smile on his lips; he was none other than the strategist from the spirit realm.

"Who are you?" Jiang Ye asked sharply, shielding Ye Shuli behind him.

"Heh, young man, don't be so nervous." The strategist chuckled dismissively. "I'm just a passing strategist."

"A strategist?" Jiang Ye sneered. "You're more like a sneaky, cowardly rat!"

The strategist wasn't angry; he just smiled even more sinisterly.

“Young people, don’t speak so impulsively. I advise you to go back obediently; this is not a place for you.”

"Enough with the nonsense!" Jiang Ye was furious and was about to rush forward when Ye Shuli grabbed him.

"Don't be impulsive," Ye Shuli said calmly, her eyes fixed on the strategist. "Since he dared to show up, he must have been prepared."

Sure enough, with a cold laugh from the strategist, the surrounding scenery suddenly changed.

The once empty passageway was instantly filled with all sorts of traps and mechanisms, gleaming blades, sharp spikes, and miasma emitting poisonous fumes...

"Li'er, be careful!" Jiang Ye exclaimed, pulling Ye Shuli into his arms.

Ye Shuli's eyes sharpened as she looked around, quickly analyzing the situation before her.

The strategist's trap, though ingenious, was not without its flaws...

The corners of her mouth rose slightly, revealing a confident smile.

"Jiang Ye," Ye Shuli lowered her voice, "did you see those runes?"

"I saw it, what?" Jiang Ye asked anxiously while brandishing his sword to fend off the attacks from the surrounding traps.

He felt dizzy and disoriented. The runes shimmered with an eerie light, like bloodthirsty eyes, making his scalp tingle.

Ye Shuli lightly tapped her fingertip, and several streams of spiritual energy shot out, accurately hitting several key runes.

“These runes are the core of the trap. Once they are destroyed, the trap will be disabled.” Her voice was clear and calm, carrying an undeniable confidence.

The surrounding spiritual energy rippled rhythmically with her thoughts, as if cheering her on.

"As expected of my Li'er, she's so smart!" Jiang Ye grinned and praised her without reservation.

As he continued to fend off the attacks, he secretly admired Ye Shuli's wisdom.

This woman is so strong it puts my mind at ease!

Upon seeing this, the strategist's expression changed slightly.

He hadn't expected Ye Shuli to see through his trap so easily.

He snorted coldly, formed hand seals, and launched the attack himself.

"A mere trick, yet you dare to show off your meager skills before an expert!" The strategist's voice was cold and sharp, like a rusty blade scraping against one's eardrums.

In an instant, a powerful surge of spiritual energy erupted from the strategist, transforming into countless black blades that swept towards Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye like a tidal wave.

Each blade carried a fierce killing intent, as if it wanted to tear them to shreds.

The air was filled with a strong smell of blood, which made people feel sick.

"Li'er, be careful!" Jiang Ye shouted, tightly protecting Ye Shuli behind him.

He brandished his sword, desperately trying to fend off the black blades.

"Dang! Dang! Dang!"

The blades clashed, producing a piercing metallic clang.

Jiang Ye felt numbness in his hand and soreness in his arm, but he gritted his teeth and refused to back down.

His eyes were firm and resolute, like a lone wolf guarding its cubs, full of indomitable fighting spirit.

Looking at Jiang Ye's resolute back, Ye Shuli felt a warm current surge in her heart.

This goofball is actually quite reliable when it matters!

She smiled slightly.

Although the strategist's attack was fierce, Jiang Ye's strength should not be underestimated.

Although he was only at the early stage of the Spirit Realm, he managed to withstand the strategist's attack thanks to his extraordinary talent and unwavering will.

"Hmph, this is interesting." The strategist sneered, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes. "However, this is not enough!"

He formed a mudra with his hands again and chanted incantations.

The surrounding air began to distort violently, and an even more powerful surge of spiritual energy erupted from his body.

"Oh no! This guy's about to unleash a powerful attack!" Jiang Ye's expression changed, and he shouted loudly.

Ye Shuli's eyes sharpened. She took a deep breath, and her spiritual power surged wildly within her body, unleashing a powerful aura.

"Jiang Ye, step back!"

Ye Shuli's voice was cold and authoritative, carrying an unquestionable command.

Jiang Ye was stunned for a moment, but still retreated behind Ye Shuli without hesitation.

He believed in Ye Shuli and was confident that she could resolve the current crisis.

Ye Shuli slowly raised her hands, palms facing each other, and a dazzling light gathered in her palms...

A holy radiance emanated from Ye Shuli's palm, like a sun rising from the sky, instantly dispelling the coldness and darkness within the passage.

The light contained powerful energy, as if it could purify all evil in the world.

"Holy crap, Li'er, you've unleashed your ultimate move!" Jiang Ye, watching from behind, was dumbfounded and couldn't help but swear.

He felt the spiritual energy within his body surging, as if it were about to burst forth to receive the baptism of the holy light.

The strategist's pupils constricted sharply, and his expression changed drastically.

He could feel the terrifying power contained within that light, as if it could completely destroy him.

He couldn't continue his attack and quickly mobilized all his spiritual power to build a defensive barrier in front of him.

"boom!"

The holy light slammed into the strategist's defensive barrier, creating a deafening roar.

The entire passageway shook violently, as if it were about to collapse.

Countless cracks spread across the defensive barrier, forming a dense network like a spider web.

"puff!"

The strategist spat out a mouthful of blood, his body flying backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily into the wall.

He struggled to stand up, only to find that the spiritual energy within his body was in complete disarray and could not be gathered at all.

"That's it? I thought you were something special!" Ye Shuli's lips curled into a mocking smile as she slowly walked towards the strategist, each step feeling like it was treading on his heart, filling him with despair.

The strategist is a powerful expert at the mid-stage of the Spirit King realm!

This is practically a fantasy version of "a mouse acting as a cat's escort - risking its life for money"!

"Li'er, well done! Go for it! Give him a good beating!" Jiang Ye cheered Ye Shuli on from the sidelines, his excitement even greater than if he had won himself.

Ye Shuli occasionally glanced back at Jiang Ye, her eyes filled with tenderness.

In this perilous fantasy world, having such a goofy person by your side is quite interesting.

"So? Do you still think this isn't the place we should be?" Ye Shuli walked up to the strategist, looking down at him with a voice as cold as ice.

The strategist's eyes flickered with uncertainty, but he would never easily admit defeat!

He stared intently at Ye Shuli, his eyes flashing with a crazed light.

Even if I die, none of you will leave here alive!

"Is that so? I'd like to see how you're going to kill us..." Before Ye Shuli could finish speaking, she suddenly noticed that Jiang Ye's expression had become tense.

Ye Shuli frowned slightly and followed Jiang Ye's gaze. From the depths of the passage, a suffocating pressure was sweeping in.

But she didn't lose her composure; instead, she revealed a hint of excited fighting spirit: "Looks like there's going to be a good show."

"Li'er, be careful!" Jiang Ye warned, his tone tinged with worry.

"What's there to be afraid of? We'll deal with whatever comes our way." Ye Shuli chuckled. She was no delicate little flower, but a battle-hardened strong woman!

"As expected of my Li'er, she's so domineering!" Jiang Ye gave a thumbs up and praised her generously, but there was still a hint of worry in his tone.

"Stop talking nonsense, prepare for battle!" Ye Shuli rolled her eyes at him, her spiritual energy surging in her hands, ready to fight at any moment.

"Who dies is still uncertain!" Jiang Ye sneered, brandishing his long sword, the sword energy crisscrossing, forcing the strategist to retreat repeatedly.

Ye Shuli seized the opportunity, transforming her spiritual energy into sharp blades that rained down on the strategist like a storm.

"Ah!" the strategist screamed, several wounds appearing on his body, dripping with blood.

He never imagined that he would be forced into such a miserable situation by two juniors!

"Is this all the skill you have? You dare to come out and embarrass yourself?" Ye Shuli mocked, her tone full of disdain.

Jiang Ye chimed in, "Exactly! Why don't you take a good look at yourself? With your appearance, you dare call yourself a strategist? I suggest you become a comedian; I guarantee you'll be a star!"

"You...you've gone too far!" The strategist trembled with anger, but there was nothing he could do.

"So what if I bully you?" Ye Shuli sneered, gathering spiritual energy in her hand once more, preparing to deliver the final blow to the strategist.

"Stop!" Just then, a majestic voice came from the depths of the passage, carrying a powerful pressure that made the entire passage vibrate.

Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye exchanged a glance, both seeing seriousness in each other's eyes.

It seems the real boss is about to make his appearance!

“Li’er…” Jiang Ye held Ye Shuli’s hand tightly. He could feel that Ye Shuli’s palms were slightly sweaty.

Ye Shuli grasped Jiang Ye's hand in return, giving him a reassuring look.

She took a deep breath and suppressed her nervousness.

When soldiers come, we'll block them; when water comes, we'll dam it. What's there to be afraid of?

"We'll see!" Ye Shuli smiled confidently, her gaze fixed firmly on the depths of the passage.

An even more powerful pressure swept over them, as if to devour them...