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

The light from the jade pendant in Ye Shuli's hand gradually dimmed, and her heartbeat also slowed down.

Jiang Ye's gaze never left her, and seeing that she was alright, he finally felt relieved.

However, the worry in his eyes did not completely disappear.

Young Master Lin and Young Master Su, standing to the side, also had more complicated expressions in their eyes.

"Li'er, are you alright?" Jiang Ye quickly walked up to Ye Shuli, looking her up and down, afraid that she might be hurt in the slightest.

He carefully took her hand in his hands, kissed it, and was incredibly gentle.

"I'm fine. With you protecting me, how could anything happen to me?" Ye Shuli said with a smile, her tone teasing but mostly sweet.

The interaction between the two made those around them feel like they were being force-fed dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection), their mouths filled with it, making them want to scream at the heavens in anger.

Ye Shuli smiled slightly, but her smile carried a hint of helplessness and confusion.

How should she face Young Master Lin and Young Master Su?

And what secrets does that jade pendant hold, given the family's heritage?

Just then, Young Master Lin stepped forward, a gentle smile on his face, but his eyes revealed a firm intention.

"Shuli, there's a private banquet tonight, and I hope you can attend."

Ye Shuli was taken aback and turned to look at Jiang Ye, hoping to get some support from him.

However, Jiang Ye's eyes flashed with unease and vigilance. He hesitated for a moment, but ultimately did not speak to stop him.

He knew that he couldn't interfere with Ye Shuli's decision.

"I will go," Ye Shuli replied calmly, her voice carrying a hint of determination.

She knew that this might be the key to unlocking the family's legacy, and a step she had to take.

Jiang Ye watched Ye Shuli's retreating figure, his heart filled with disappointment.

He clenched his fists, making a silent vow that he would protect her no matter what, even if there was an abyss ahead.

"Don't worry, I won't let anyone hurt you," Jiang Ye murmured softly, his eyes resolute, as if speaking to Ye Shuli, but also as if speaking to himself.

Ye Shuli's figure disappeared into the night, but her name echoed in the wind, stirring up ripples.

The night falls and the lanterns come on.

The banquet meticulously arranged by Young Master Lin was like a small palace, extremely luxurious.

The crystal chandelier cast a soft glow, illuminating the table laden with delicacies, while a faint aroma of wine filled the air.

Ye Shuli, dressed in a light purple dress, gracefully approached. Her appearance instantly attracted everyone's attention, as if she had her own spotlight effect, so beautiful that no one could look away.

Young Master Lin personally came to greet him, a warm smile on his face, but a barely perceptible possessiveness flickered in his eyes.

"Shuli, I'm so glad you could come." His tone was gentle, but it carried an air of undeniable authority.

Ye Shuli smiled slightly and replied politely, "Young Master Lin, you're too kind."

"Shuli, with your talent, if you join my sect, you will surely become a powerful figure." Young Master Lin no longer beat around the bush and directly stated his intentions.

Upon hearing this, Ye Shuli sighed inwardly.

Sure enough, this was the real purpose of the banquet.

She had long anticipated that Young Master Lin wouldn't simply invite her to a meal.

She turned to look beside her and found that Jiang Ye had followed her at some point and was staring at Young Master Lin warily, like a wolf cub guarding its food.

"I appreciate Young Master Lin's kindness. However, there are still many mysteries surrounding the Ye family's heritage, and I need to spend time exploring them," Ye Shuli said politely, her tone firm and resolute, as natural as saying, "The weather is really nice today."

Young Master Lin said, "Shuli, you are too modest. Your talent far surpasses that of ordinary people. Why waste your time on those illusory inheritances?"

“Inheritance is not something abstract or unattainable for me. Besides, my heart already belongs to someone else.” After Ye Shuli finished speaking, she looked at Jiang Ye with gentle eyes, her lips slightly upturned. Her smile was like the most refreshing iced lemonade on a summer day, sweet but not cloying, touching the heart directly.

Jiang Ye received her signal, instantly straightened his back, and a smug smile appeared on his face, as if to say, "See? I knew it, my charm is irresistible."

He was secretly delighted and wished he could burst into laughter three times to express his excitement.

Young Master Lin's expression changed slightly. He hadn't expected Ye Shuli to express her attitude so directly, and even flaunt her affection in front of him. It was as if she were dancing on his head.

Although he was burning with anger, Young Master Lin was not the kind of person who was unreasonable and domineering. He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

"In that case, I won't force you. However, I still hope you'll think it over carefully."

Ye Shuli nodded slightly, without saying anything more.

She knew that Young Master Lin wouldn't give up easily, but she had already made her stance clear. Now, it was up to them to see how their game would unfold.

Just then, a gentle voice rang out at the entrance of the banquet hall, "How lively! It seems I'm not too late."

Young Master Su walked in with elegant steps, fanning himself with a folding fan, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.

Seeing Ye Shuli and Young Master Lin gazing at each other with deep affection, he was secretly delighted, as if watching a good show.

Good heavens, this is a chaotic scene!

This is going to be fun!

Ye Shuli noticed the amused look in Su Gongzi's eyes and thought to herself: Men, so naive!

Can't you just let me be a beautiful woman in peace and uncover my family secrets?

She's truly exhausted by this chaotic scene. Let it end, quickly!

Suddenly, the banquet hall doors were flung open with a bang, and a group of assassins in black filed in, shattering the delicate atmosphere.

They were all armed with sharp blades, their eyes fierce, their targets fixed on Ye Shuli.

"Protect Miss Ye!" Young Master Lin gave the order and rushed forward first, brandishing his long sword. Sword energy surged and instantly felled several assassins.

Not to be outdone, Young Master Su waved his folding fan, which transformed into a sharp short sword. He moved nimbly among the assassins, each move deadly.

What should have been a pleasant banquet instantly turned into a martial arts tournament.

The surrounding guests scattered in terror, their screams, fighting, and the shattering of tables and chairs creating a chaotic symphony.

"Holy crap, what's going on? We can run into an assassin just by having a meal?"

"Who is this Miss Ye? How did she attract so many assassins?"

"Young Master Lin and Young Master Su are too strong! It's like gods fighting!"

The onlookers quickly became spectators, dodging flying pieces of table and chair debris while excitedly discussing the sudden battle.

Jiang Ye stood protectively in front of Ye Shuli, vigilantly observing the surrounding movements.

Although he is not as strong as Young Master Lin and Young Master Su, he will never allow anyone to harm Ye Shuli.

"Li'er, don't be afraid, I'm here." Jiang Ye's tone was firm.

Ye Shuli frowned slightly as she looked at the chaotic scene before her.

These assassins were ruthless and coordinated perfectly, clearly highly trained professional killers.

She had a vague feeling that this matter was probably not so simple.

Ye Shuli's gaze sharpened as she noticed a subtle flaw in the assassin's attack, despite its ferocity...

Just as she was about to speak, one of the assassins suddenly changed direction, and his target was...

"Watch out!" Ye Shuli shouted.

Ye Shuli spotted a flaw in the assassin's moves—when they attacked, their left foot would step forward slightly, making them unsteady.

This is practically a free point question!

Having watched so many martial arts films in modern times, how could she not see through such a small trick?

"Left side! Their left foot is their weak point! Attack their left foot!" Ye Shuli shouted loudly, wishing she could use a megaphone to broadcast the message on a loop.

Although Young Master Lin and Young Master Su did not understand how Ye Shuli could see through this flaw, they chose to believe her.

After all, this girl had already demonstrated her amazing "predictive" abilities countless times before.

The two immediately adjusted their attack strategy, focusing their efforts on the assassin's left foot.

Sure enough, the assassins seemed to have been hit in a fatal spot, and they all lost their balance, staggering and falling, making the scene quite comical.

"Oh my god! That's such a dirty trick!"

"This is hilarious! These assassins look like clowns!"

"Miss Ye is amazing! Her observation skills are absolutely incredible!"

The onlookers were stunned and praised Ye Shuli's wit.

Seeing that the situation was not good, the assassins shouted "Retreat!" and fled in a sorry state, disappearing into the night.

The banquet hall was in complete disarray, as if it had been hit by a mini tornado.

However, this did not affect Ye Shuli's mood.

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

"I knew it! Modern knowledge was like a game-changer in ancient times!" Ye Shuli thought to herself with a smug satisfaction, feeling like she had a cheat code and could do whatever she wanted in this world.

However, the secrets of her family's legacy still await her exploration.

Her romantic entanglements with Jiang Ye, Young Master Lin, and Young Master Su are far from over.

"Li'er, are you alright?" Jiang Ye rushed to Ye Shuli's side with a worried expression, looking her up and down, afraid that she had been hurt in the slightest.

Ye Shuli smiled and shook her head, saying, "I'm fine. With you here, how could I possibly be in trouble?"

Hearing this, Jiang Ye felt a warmth in his heart, and a happy smile appeared on his face.

He pulled Ye Shuli into his arms and held her tightly, as if he wanted to merge her into his own body.

Seeing this scene, Young Master Lin and Young Master Su knew that Ye Shuli's heart was no longer with them.

"Li'er, let's go," Jiang Ye said gently, his tone filled with affection.

Ye Shuli nodded and followed Jiang Ye out of the banquet hall.

As night deepened, the two walked side by side on their way home.

The moonlight shone on them, creating a warm and cozy scene.

“Li’er…” Jiang Ye suddenly stopped and looked at Ye Shuli, hesitating to speak.

Ye Shuli turned to look at him, a hint of doubt in her eyes.

“That place of inheritance…” Jiang Ye took a deep breath and said slowly, “Let’s go there tomorrow.”

Ye Shuli was slightly taken aback, then nodded, "Okay."

As night fell, the two figures gradually disappeared at the end of the street.

In the distance, a pair of eyes were silently watching them, their gazes gleaming with a cold light...