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

The news of Ye Shuli's breakthrough spread like wildfire throughout the entire continent.

In no time, congratulatory invitations poured in like snowflakes, and the Ye family's house was bustling with activity.

Ye Shuli has become a hot topic, attracting attention wherever she goes.

"Li'er, your charm is off the charts!" Jiang Ye complained while cautiously scanning the surrounding crowd.

Those scrutinizing glances, whether overt or covert, made him very uncomfortable.

"Anyone who didn't know better would think you were some rare treasure!"

Ye Shuli raised an eyebrow and smiled, "What, are you jealous?"

"Why would I be jealous?" Jiang Ye retorted stubbornly. "I just think these people are too hypocritical. They all smile like flowers, but who knows what bad things they're up to!"

Ye Shuli chuckled softly and didn't reply.

How could she not know that these people all had their own ulterior motives?

It's all driven by self-interest.

A few days later, a grand banquet was held.

Amidst the elegant attire and glimpses of hair, and the clinking of glasses, various factions gathered together.

A middle-aged man dressed in fine clothes walked up to Ye Shuli with a wine glass in hand, his face full of smiles: "Miss Ye, I have long admired your name! I am an elder of the Tianxing Sect. I have come here to congratulate you on your breakthrough and hope to have more exchanges with you so that we can look after each other in the future."

"Tianxing Sect?" Ye Shuli blinked, feigning confusion. "Never heard of it."

Upon hearing this, the surrounding guests all gasped in shock.

Although Tianxing Sect is not a top-tier power, it is still quite well-known. Ye Shuli actually said she had never heard of it, which is incredibly disrespectful!

The elder's expression stiffened slightly, but he quickly regained his smile: "Miss Ye is too kind. Although our Tianxing Sect cannot compare to those major sects, we are still..."

"Oh, so it's just a small sect." Ye Shuli suddenly realized, then said with a regretful look, "What a pity. I have high standards, and I don't look down on ordinary small sects."

Jiang Ye suppressed a laugh. This girl can insult people without using any swear words!

The elder's face turned pale and then red, but he couldn't retaliate. He could only smile awkwardly and say, "Miss Ye is quite the joker."

Ye Shuli smiled slightly: "Elder, you flatter me. I've never been one to joke." She picked up her wine cup and took a small sip. "However, since you're so hospitable, Elder, I can't refuse you. So, I'll toast you, Elder, and wish the Tianxing Sect a speedy... growth and prosperity."

The elder was stunned for a moment, then quickly raised his cup and drank it all in one gulp.

Ye Shuli's words, seemingly polite, were actually a veiled criticism of the Tianxing Sect's weakness, leaving him speechless with bitterness.

The surrounding guests secretly admired Ye Shuli's methods. She not only rejected the other party's attempts to win her over, but also managed to make the other party feel that they were the ones who had climbed the social ladder.

"Li'er, you are truly amazing!" Jiang Ye couldn't help but exclaim after the banquet.

Ye Shuli raised her eyebrows smugly, "Of course!"

Suddenly, a man in black appeared silently in front of them and knelt on one knee: "Miss, the head of the family requests your presence."

Ye Shuli's expression changed slightly. "What is it?"

The man in black bowed his head and said respectfully, "The head of the family didn't say anything, only that the young lady should return as soon as possible."

Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye exchanged a glance, a sense of foreboding washing over them...

Ye Shuli frowned slightly, a sense of unease rising in her heart.

The family's sudden recall must mean something major has happened.

She and Jiang Ye exchanged a glance, and without saying a word, they understood each other's feelings.

"Let's go see what kind of monsters are behind this." Ye Shuli's tone was calm, but carried a hint of coldness that was hard to detect.

The two sped along, the air thick with a sense of oppression, like the calm before a storm, making one feel suffocated.

The once lush trees around the site of the inheritance now appear exceptionally eerie. The wind rustles through the leaves, creating a sound like ghostly whispers that sends chills down one's spine.

"Something feels off about this place," Jiang Ye frowned, looking around warily at the surrounding activity.

Ye Shuli nodded. She also sensed the strange energy flowing in the air, like a hunter's gaping maw, waiting for its prey to fall into the net.

"It seems someone is watching us."

Jiang Ye gripped Ye Shuli's hand tightly in return, the warmth of his palm carrying a firm strength, like a warm current flowing into Ye Shuli's heart.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here."

Ye Shuli grasped his hand in return, feeling the warmth of his palm, and a surge of warmth welled up in her heart.

In this perilous world, how fortunate she is to have someone like that walking alongside her.

A slight smile played on her lips, and her eyes hardened. It was time to let those lurking in the shadows witness her power.

"Don't worry, I'll be fine." Ye Shuli's tone carried a hint of barely perceptible excitement; she couldn't wait to uncover the secret behind it all.

The two continued forward, taking each step with extreme caution.

Suddenly, the surrounding air became viscous, as if sinking into a swamp, and movement became sluggish.

"Watch out!" Jiang Ye shouted in a low voice, shielding Ye Shuli behind him.

Ye Shuli's eyes sharpened as she saw a black figure slowly emerge from the woods like a ghost.

The man wore a silver mask that concealed his face, revealing only a pair of cold eyes that sent chills down one's spine.

"You've finally arrived." The hoarse voice, like sandpaper scraping, made one's teeth ache.

Ye Shuli looked at the masked man and sneered, "I've been waiting for you for a long time."

Before the masked man could finish speaking, he shot towards Ye Shuli like an arrow released from a bow, moving so fast that it was almost impossible to catch with the naked eye.

Jiang Ye reacted quickly, pulling Ye Shuli behind him and simultaneously unleashing a burst of spiritual energy that collided with the masked man's attack.

With a deafening roar, the ground shook violently, and the surrounding trees were instantly blasted into fragments, sending wood chips flying everywhere.

"That's it?" Jiang Ye curled his lip in disdain. "I thought he was some kind of expert, but he's just a weakling!"

The masked man flashed forward and launched another attack, this time faster and stronger.

Jiang Ye dared not be careless and quickly mobilized all his spiritual power to engage in a fierce battle with the masked man.

The two exchanged blows, their fists and feet flying, and the shockwaves generated by the collision of their spiritual energies destroyed everything around them.

The onlookers were stunned; the intensity of the battle was beyond their wildest imagination.

"These two are monsters!" someone exclaimed.

"That's too strong!" another person echoed.

The battle lasted for a long time, and both sides consumed a lot of spiritual energy.

Although Ye Shuli did not directly participate in the battle, she had been observing the masked man's movements, looking for his weaknesses.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Ye Shuli, and she thought of the modern military strategy of "besieging Wei to rescue Zhao".

"Jiang Ye, attack his left shoulder!" Ye Shuli shouted.

Although Jiang Ye did not understand Ye Shuli's intentions, he did as she said without hesitation.

He gathered all his spiritual power and punched the masked man's left shoulder.

The masked man clearly didn't expect Jiang Ye to attack his left shoulder, and he was unable to dodge in time and was hit.

"Ah!" The masked man screamed and staggered backward.

Ye Shuli seized the opportunity and launched her strongest attack.

A dazzling light shot out from her hand, striking the masked man's chest.

"Pfft!" The masked man spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed to the ground, his fate unknown.

The surrounding crowd fell silent, stunned by the sudden turn of events.

"Li'er, you're amazing!" Jiang Ye excitedly hugged Ye Shuli. "How did you know his weakness?"

Ye Shuli smiled mysteriously: "Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed."

Suddenly, Ye Shuli's gaze sharpened as she looked into the depths of the inheritance grounds. "Let's go!"

Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye ran wildly through the core area of ​​the inheritance site, which was like a maze, full of traps and mechanisms.

Ye Shuli, relying on her modern knowledge, cracked the code all the way through, almost as if she had a cheat code, leaving Jiang Ye dazzled.

"Li'er, how did you develop such a brain? You're practically a walking encyclopedia!" Jiang Ye exclaimed as he dodged the incoming arrows.

"Basic stuff, don't be silly." Ye Shuli tossed out the words without turning her head and continued to decipher the mechanism.

Finally, they arrived at the center of the core area.

A huge altar stood in the center, covered with ancient runes, exuding a mysterious aura.

"Holy crap, this is so cool!" Jiang Ye couldn't help but swear. This scene was even more shocking than a science fiction blockbuster.

Suddenly, the runes on the altar began to flash, and a strange light shot into the sky, illuminating the entire space.

The surrounding air began to fluctuate, and a powerful energy surged out, making people feel suffocated.

"What... what's going on?" Jiang Ye's eyes widened, completely bewildered.

Ye Shuli felt that this energy resonated with the divine artifact within her body, as if it were summoning her.

"A divine artifact? Could it be that this is the divine artifact..." Jiang Ye was interrupted by Ye Shuli before he could finish speaking.

"Shh, don't speak." Ye Shuli made a shushing gesture. She sensed a powerful force approaching.

Sure enough, the next second, a mysterious person dressed in black and wearing a mask appeared in front of them.

The man exuded a suffocating aura, clearly a master.

"Who are you? How dare you trespass on this forbidden area!" The man in black spoke in an icy tone, like a messenger from hell.

Ye Shuli sneered, "Who do you think you are? Daring to block my way?"

A cold glint flashed in the man's eyes, "You're asking for death!"

A war is about to break out...

"Do you think this will stop me?" Ye Shuli's voice came from deep within the altar, tinged with mockery.

The man in black's expression changed. "Not good!" He turned around and tried to escape, but found himself bound by an invisible force and unable to move.

The light on the altar grew stronger and stronger, eventually converging into a pillar of light that enveloped Ye Shuli.

"Ah!" Ye Shuli let out a painful groan. Her body began to change, and a powerful force awakened within her...

"No, this is impossible!" The man in black exclaimed, witnessing this scene.

"Li'er!" Jiang Ye anxiously tried to rush over, but was blocked by an invisible force.

As the light faded, Ye Shuli's figure reappeared before everyone.

She radiated a dazzling light, like a goddess descending to earth, making it impossible for anyone to look directly at her.

"It's over." Ye Shuli's tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable air of authority.

She slowly raised her hand and pointed at the man in black. "Now, it's your turn."

A flicker of despair crossed the man's eyes. "You...who exactly are you?"

Ye Shuli's lips curled up slightly, revealing a mysterious smile. "Me? I am..."

Suddenly, a dark figure flashed by and rescued the man in black.

"Trying to run?" Ye Shuli snorted coldly, about to give chase, when suddenly she sensed a powerful force approaching...

"Looks like this is going to be interesting." A voice came from the darkness, tinged with mockery.