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

Ye Shuli held the fragment, her brows furrowed.

The text on the fragments was twisted like earthworms crawling, making it dizzying to look at.

She examined the fragments over and over, trying to find a clue.

Jiang Ye stood guard at the cave entrance like a door god, his ears perked up like a rabbit's, constantly alert to any movement around him.

The cave was eerily quiet, with only the occasional rustling of Ye Shuli turning over the fragments and the two of them breathing softly.

"What on earth is written here? It's even harder to understand than Martian language!" Ye Shuli couldn't help but complain, feeling like she was participating in the "most powerful password cracking competition".

She rubbed her temples, feeling as if her brain cells were dying at a rate of 800 per second.

The text on the fragment is ancient and obscure, like the last words of some lost civilization. Each word is like a riddle, full of mystery.

Time passed second by second, but Ye Shuli's progress in deciphering was as slow as a snail's crawl.

She felt like she was trying to untangle a tangled mess, and the more she tried, the more tangled it became. Her inner turmoil and urgency were almost driving her crazy.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and focused her attention back on the fragments.

"Li'er, don't push yourself too hard, take a rest." Jiang Ye walked to her side, gently patted her shoulder, and spoke with concern in his voice.

Ye Shuli shook her head, her gaze still fixed on the fragment. "No, I feel like I'm almost done. It's just a little bit more." Her voice was a little hoarse and tinged with exhaustion.

“But…” Jiang Ye wanted to persuade her further, but Ye Shuli interrupted him.

"Shh—" Ye Shuli suddenly made a shushing gesture, her eyes lighting up, "I think... I've found a way."

Jiang Ye felt extremely distressed seeing Ye Shuli's furrowed brows and worried expression.

Although he didn't understand these ancient characters, he knew that waiting around wouldn't help, so he might as well try his own method.

Without hesitation, Jiang Ye quietly channeled his spiritual power into the fragment.

This method was just a flash of inspiration for him, and whether it will work is still uncertain.

Strangely enough, the originally obscure and difficult-to-understand text, nourished by Jiang Ye's spiritual power, began to faintly glow, and the originally distorted lines smoothed out and became much clearer.

"Huh? What did you do?" Ye Shuli noticed the unusual nature of the fragment and looked at Jiang Ye in surprise.

Jiang Ye scratched his head and chuckled sheepishly, "I just... gave it a try, and I didn't expect it to actually work."

Ye Shuli looked at Jiang Ye, her eyes filled with surprise and emotion. "You're truly my lucky charm!"

With Jiang Ye's assistance, Ye Shuli's progress in deciphering the fragments was like a rocket launcher, instantly accelerating from a snail's pace to the speed of a rocket launch.

"It's done!" Ye Shuli shouted excitedly. She had finally deciphered the method to improve her strength from the fragment.

It turns out that this fragment records an ancient cultivation method that allows one to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and rapidly enhance their strength.

Ye Shuli cultivated according to the method on the fragment, and felt a powerful force surge into her body. The spiritual energy in her meridians was like a rushing river, surging and turbulent.

Ye Shuli radiated a dazzling light, making the cave as bright as day, so bright that Jiang Ye could hardly open his eyes.

He looked at Ye Shuli with eyes full of pride and self-satisfaction.

Ye Shuli slowly opened her eyes, which sparkled with excitement.

She felt the surging spiritual power within her body, clenched her fist, and an unprecedented feeling of power welled up within her.

"My strength... has improved!" Ye Shuli said in surprise, her tone filled with disbelief.

Jiang Ye also got excited, "Li'er, you're amazing!" He hugged Ye Shuli tightly, as happy as a child.

"Wait..." Ye Shuli suddenly pushed Jiang Ye away, her expression turning serious. "I sense... a murderous aura..."

The two immediately went on guard. Ye Shuli gently touched the cave wall with her hand, gathering spiritual energy within her body, ready to make a move at any moment.

Jiang Ye stood in front of her, his eyes sharp as an eagle's, scanning the surroundings warily.

Outside the cave, a series of light footsteps approached, the distinctive, steady, and powerful gait of Black Fiend.

The figure of the Black Demon slowly appeared at the cave entrance, his cold eyes filled with murderous intent.

His appearance was like a gust of cold wind, instantly making the atmosphere in the cave extremely tense.

"Ye Shuli, you really didn't die." Hei Sha's voice was icy cold, devoid of any emotional fluctuation, but the murderous intent in his tone was chilling.

"We meet again, Black Fiend." Ye Shuli's voice was calm and firm, her spiritual power surging within her, ready to deal with any form of attack at any time.

Jiang Ye clenched his fist, his eyes flashing with determination. "This time, I won't let you succeed!"

Black Demon's lips curled into a contemptuous smile. "Stubborn to the end, then you two can go to hell together!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Hei Sha's spiritual power erupted instantly, transforming into a black whirlwind that attacked Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye.

Without hesitation, Jiang Ye rushed forward and threw a punch, colliding with Hei Sha's black whirlwind.

Suddenly, a violent airflow erupted from the cave, drawing in rocks and dust and creating vortexes.

Hei Sha's strength was indeed formidable; Jiang Ye was forced back several steps as soon as he arrived.

But he did not back down at all. Instead, he stood more firmly in front of Ye Shuli and threw punch after punch, each one accompanied by an explosion of Jiang Ye's spiritual power.

Although Hei Sha's attacks were as fierce as a tidal wave, Jiang Ye gradually stabilized the situation thanks to his tenacious perseverance and Ye Shuli's spiritual support from the side.

The battle inside the cave was extremely fierce. Every attack from Hei Sha was filled with murderous intent, as if he wanted to crush Jiang Ye and Ye Shuli completely.

Jiang Ye's sweat and blood mingled together, yet he still wore a determined smile.

Each of his counterattacks moved the old steward and Young Master Murong, who were watching from the sidelines.

"Jiang Ye, you're amazing!" Ye Shuli shouted from behind, her spiritual energy surging towards Jiang Ye to support him.

Her voice echoed in the cave, as if giving Jiang Ye boundless energy.

"Li'er, I will definitely protect you this time!" Jiang Ye shouted back, throwing another punch that collided with Hei Sha's attack. The two figures formed a fierce standoff inside the cave.

Suddenly, Murong Gongzi's cold laughter came from outside the cave, "Black Fiend, kill them, lest things get complicated!"

The battle between Jiang Ye of the Black Fiend Sect and Ye Shuli has reached its climax, with both sides pushing their power to the limit.

Just then, Ye Shuli's spiritual power suddenly erupted with an even stronger force, and her body shone like a lit torch.

Ye Shuli's body erupted with light like a volcanic eruption, and she felt a brand new power surging within her body, which was the new spiritual technique she had just comprehended.

She let out a delicate shout, formed a hand seal, and a dazzling beam of spiritual energy burst forth from her hands, shooting straight towards Hei Sha like a laser cannon.

Hei Sha was caught off guard and struck by the pillar of spiritual energy. He staggered back several steps, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.

This sudden attack stunned him.

Jiang Ye seized the opportunity and launched another fierce attack.

His punches were like blades, each strike carrying the force of thunder.

With the help of Ye Shuli's spiritual techniques, Hei Sha was forced to retreat in defeat and was in a sorry state. He was no longer the arrogant person he had been just moments before.

He was like a boss being attacked by two little insects, completely powerless to fight back.

"Holy crap, this woman is using cheat codes!" Young Master Murong was dumbfounded. He originally thought that Ye Shuli and the others would be instantly killed when Hei Sha made a move, but who knew that the situation would turn out differently!

Hei Sha knew things were going badly, so he quickly mobilized all his spiritual power in an attempt to reverse the tide.

However, Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye's teamwork was seamless, with one attacking and the other defending, leaving him exhausted.

Ye Shuli's spiritual arts seemed to have eyes, always able to deliver a fatal blow to his weakest point, while Jiang Ye's fists were like a torrential rain, leaving him no chance to breathe.

"Bang!" Jiang Ye punched Hei Sha in the chest, sending him flying backward and crashing into the cave wall with a loud thud.

He struggled to his feet, his face filled with shock and resentment.

He never expected that he, a mere early-stage Spirit Venerable, would be forced to such a state by two lowly Spirit Practitioners.

"You're lucky today!" Black Demon left behind these harsh words, clutching his chest, and stumbled out of the cave.

"Scared already? You said you'd send us to hell?" Jiang Ye watched Hei Sha's fleeing figure, curling his lip in disdain, looking exactly like a victorious little rooster.

Ye Shuli withdrew her spiritual power and slowly exhaled.

Although she had repelled the Black Demon, she knew in her heart that this was only temporary.

The family's enemies will not let this go easily; they must find more crucial clues as soon as possible to completely escape their predicament.

"Looks like I'll be busy from now on." Ye Shuli's gaze turned to the depths of the cave, where the darkness seemed bottomless, concealing countless secrets and unknown dangers.

She gripped the fragment tightly in her hand, determined to unravel all the mysteries.

Seeing Ye Shuli's solemn expression, Jiang Ye walked to her side and said softly, "Li'er, don't worry, no matter what happens, I will be by your side."

Ye Shuli turned to look at Jiang Ye.