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

A flash of crimson light appeared, and two figures materialized out of thin air behind Sect Leader Zhou.

One was Feng Ying, dressed in black with a cold and stern face, and the other was an old man with white hair and beard, exuding an air of otherworldly wisdom, but his deep eyes gleamed with an unsettling light.

The three of them formed a pincer movement, surrounding Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye in the middle.

"Goodness, this is a group attacking the boss!" Jiang Ye complained, but his hand unconsciously tightened its grip on Ye Shuli's hand, the sweat on his palm betraying his nervousness.

"Sister Li, it looks like we're going to have a big game today." He smiled casually, but the seriousness in his tone was impossible to hide.

Ye Shuli grasped his hand in return and gave him a firm look.

"What's there to be afraid of? I'm the kind of person who's torn apart scheming women and kicked scumbags back in the day. Why would I be afraid of these little punks?" Although she said that, Ye Shuli knew in her heart that this battle would probably be much more difficult than she imagined.

Sect Leader Zhou charged toward Ye Shuli without regard for anything else, like a mad dog. All the spiritual power in his body erupted, forming a powerful airflow that uprooted the surrounding trees.

"Little girl, prepare to die!" he roared, his spiritual power transforming into a huge blade that slashed straight at Ye Shuli.

"Sister Li!" Jiang Ye shouted, standing in front of Ye Shuli without hesitation. His weapon collided with the spiritual power of Sect Leader Zhou, producing a deafening roar.

The enormous impact forced the two back several steps. Jiang Ye felt a surge of blood and qi in his chest, and a metallic taste rose in his throat.

"Jiang Ye!" Ye Shuli exclaimed in surprise, quickly supporting him. "Are you alright?"

Jiang Ye wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and forced a smile, saying, "Sister Li, I'm fine, it's nothing, nothing at all..."

At this moment, Kazekage and the white-bearded old man also joined the battle, and the three of them joined forces, making their offensive even more fierce.

Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye stood back to back, fending off attacks from all directions. For a moment, they were in grave danger.

"Sister Li, it seems this old man's spiritual power is extraordinary," Jiang Ye said while fending off the white-bearded old man's attacks.

"Nonsense, this old man is obviously a hidden boss. How could he dare to show his face if he didn't have some skills?" Ye Shuli gritted her teeth, constantly changing hand seals to defend against the attacks of Sect Leader Zhou and Feng Ying.

"Sister Li, I'll cover you, you find an opportunity..." Before Jiang Ye could finish speaking, Sect Leader Zhou suddenly unleashed an even stronger force, blasting him away.

"Jiang Ye!" Ye Shuli's eyes were bloodshot, but she was powerless to spare a moment to save him.

Sect Leader Zhou grinned maliciously as he approached Ye Shuli, "Now, no one can save you!" He raised the spiritual energy blade in his hand and slashed fiercely at Ye Shuli...

"Stop!" A hoarse and authoritative voice suddenly rang out...

Jiang Ye was thrown back and crashed heavily to the ground, raising a cloud of dust.

He struggled to stand up, but felt as if all his bones were broken and he couldn't muster any strength.

A mouthful of blood gushed out, staining the ground red.

"Jiang Ye!" Ye Shuli's eyes widened in horror, her heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, almost suffocating her.

She tried to rush over, but was held tightly by Headmaster Zhou and Feng Ying, unable to break free.

"Give up, little girl, you can't save him!" Sect Leader Zhou grinned maliciously, the spiritual energy blade in his hand flashing with cold light, as if it would pierce Ye Shuli's heart at any moment.

Feng Ying also moved around Ye Shuli like a ghost, waiting for an opportunity to strike and ready to deliver a fatal blow at any time.

The white-bearded old man stood aside, watching coldly with a playful smile on his face.

He seemed to be enjoying a good show, waiting for the final outcome.

Ye Shuli was driven to the brink of despair, and the pressure around her made it almost impossible for her to breathe.

She could feel Jiang Ye's breath growing weaker and weaker, the shadow of death looming over him.

A wave of despair washed over her, threatening to engulf her.

"No! I can't give up!" Ye Shuli roared in her heart.

She raised her head suddenly, her eyes gleaming with determination.

At that moment, she seemed to become one with the divine weapon in her hand.

A powerful force surged from the artifact, flowing throughout her entire body.

She felt her body was full of energy, as if she could control everything.

"Now!" Ye Shuli silently vowed to herself.

She poured all her power into the artifact, which emitted a dazzling light that illuminated the entire valley.

A golden beam of light shot out from the artifact, striking Sect Leader Zhou instantly like a bolt of lightning.

Sect Leader Zhou screamed as he was blasted away by the powerful force, crashing heavily to the ground, spitting out blood and turning deathly pale.

Fengying and the white-bearded old man were also startled by this sudden turn of events.

They never expected Ye Shuli to be able to unleash such powerful strength.

"Run!" Fengying exclaimed, turning around to flee.

"Trying to run? Too late!" Ye Shuli sneered, a flash of light emanating from the divine weapon in her hand...

A golden light shot out from the artifact, locking onto Feng Ying like a homing missile.

Feng Ying was terrified; this thing was even more troublesome than paparazzi!

He dodged left and right, leaping and bounding like an ant on a hot pan.

"Sister Li is awesome! That was amazing!" Jiang Ye was thrilled watching from the sidelines, wishing he could join in and show off his skills too.

The golden light relentlessly pursued, and Feng Ying's evasion speed was clearly unable to keep up with the attack speed of the divine weapon.

With a loud "boom," a golden light grazed Feng Ying's shoulder, leaving a charred mark on his black robe.

Feng Ying winced in pain, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, letting out a shrill scream.

"Trying to run? No way!" Ye Shuli's lips curled into a cold smile, and the divine weapon in her hand shone even brighter.

Fengying ultimately failed to escape the pursuit of the divine weapon. After being hit, he fled in a sorry state and disappeared into the night.

Sect Leader Zhou lay on the ground, barely alive, watching Feng Ying's fleeing figure, cursing inwardly, "That idiot! He ran away on his own!"

Only the white-bearded old man remained in the room. He stroked his beard and slowly walked towards Ye Shuli, looking like a hermit sage.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Ye immediately became alert and stood in front of Ye Shuli, adopting a defensive stance.

"Little girl, don't be nervous. This old man has no interest in this thing." The white-bearded old man pointed to the divine artifact in Ye Shuli's hand, his tone calm. "However, this divine artifact has a great connection to your family..."

Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye were both stunned. This plot development was a bit... unexpected.

The white-bearded old man paused, gazing intently at Ye Shuli, and slowly said, "Your family was once..."

With a flash of golden light, before the white-bearded old man could react, he was blasted away by the energy emitted by the artifact, tracing a beautiful parabola in the air before landing perfectly with a "thud," his posture comparable to that of an Olympic diving champion.

"Oh my god! Sister Li, you're too ruthless!" Jiang Ye was dumbfounded. This old man looked like a sage, but he was so easily beaten.

"Nonsense! You dare to lay a finger on Jiang Ye? You don't want to live!" Ye Shuli exuded domineering aura as she pulled Jiang Ye up, not forgetting to add insult to injury, "Old man, remember to buy a resurrection armor next time you come!"

Master Zhou lay on the ground, looking at everything that was happening before him, with only one thought in his mind: What kind of gods have I offended?

After confirming that all enemies were incapacitated, Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye left the ruins.

Standing outside the ruins, bathed in moonlight, Jiang Ye excitedly hugged Ye Shuli tightly, "Sister Li, we won! We really did it!"

Ye Shuli hugged Jiang Ye tightly, feeling his heartbeat. At this moment, she felt that she was no longer alone. In this unfamiliar world, she had someone to rely on.

She gently patted Jiang Ye on the back. "Yes, we won."

Suddenly, Ye Shuli remembered what the white-bearded old man had said before he left, "Your family used to be..." She pushed Jiang Ye away abruptly, "Jiang Ye, the affairs of my family may be more complicated than we imagine."

Seeing Ye Shuli's serious expression, Jiang Ye realized the gravity of the situation. "Sister Li, no matter what happens, I will be by your side."

Ye Shuli gazed into the distance. Night enveloped the earth, and the distant, undulating mountain range resembled a sleeping giant.

The family's secrets, like a huge mystery, await her to unravel.

What kind of danger lurks behind this secret, she has no idea.

"What was it before?" Ye Shuli murmured to herself.