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

Ye Shuli emerged from the light of the altar, her aura surging, like a goddess descending to earth, leaving everyone present dumbfounded.

Her words, "It's your turn," exuded an aura of dominance that stunned the entire audience.

However, just as she was about to deliver the final blow to the man in black, he slipped away like an eel, leaving Ye Shuli quite annoyed. It felt like having the last piece of meat in a hot pot snatched away!

Before she could properly vent her frustration, another powerful aura approached, and a mocking voice came from the darkness, indicating that new trouble was on its way. It was truly a case of "just out of the wolf's den, into the tiger's lair."

All factions instantly became extremely interested in Ye Shuli, eager to study her thoroughly from head to toe.

The ensuing social banquet was nothing short of a "trap" for Ye Shuli.

She understood that this was not only a stage for various forces to test her, but also a "palace intrigue" between her and her suitors.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but facepalm. The "love tribulations" on the path of cultivation were just too numerous!

Jiang Ye stood to the side, his brows furrowed, like a little wolfhound whose bone had been stolen, his eyes filled with displeasure.

He could feel the way the men around him were looking at Ye Shuli, as if she were a piece of delicious roasted meat. This made him feel sour, like he had just eaten a lemon. The feeling was indescribable.

"I always feel like they're going to take you away from me!" Jiang Ye whispered in Ye Shuli's ear, his voice carrying a hint of grievance and a hint of wariness, as if he were guarding his beloved toy.

Ye Shuli rolled her eyes helplessly. This little wolf dog was too possessive. However, she still felt secretly pleased to feel cared for.

At the banquet, people of all kinds mingled and drank, and the aroma of wine filled the air.

Dressed in a magnificent brocade robe, holding a bunch of vibrant spiritual herbs, Young Master Lin slowly walked up to Ye Shuli, knelt on one knee, and said affectionately, "Shuli, I, Lin, have fallen in love with you at first sight, and I wish to spend the rest of my life with you!" His voice was loud and clear, attracting the attention of everyone around him, and the air was filled with the atmosphere of "gossip".

Ye Shuli immediately felt a chill run down her spine. This young master Lin was making such a big fuss; it was practically a death knell.

She gave an awkward laugh, trying to smooth things over, "Young Master, this is too much, I'm a little..."

"I had long heard of Miss Ye's exceptional talent, but seeing her today, I am even more astonished." Another gentle voice rang out. Young Master Su, holding a folding fan, slowly walked to Ye Shuli's side, his gaze as gentle as water, as if it could drown one.

"Young Master Su, you flatter me." Ye Shuli thought to herself, these two guys are really like "crying wolf," each one more troublesome than the last. It's true that "the path of cultivation is full of hardships." Why is it so difficult to quietly pursue one's career?

She was screaming inside, but maintained a perfect smile on her face.

Jiang Ye watched this scene, his teeth grinding together, making a soft sound. He felt like a lamb surrounded by a pack of hungry wolves, isolated and helpless.

Just then, Ye Shuli suddenly smiled, a smile tinged with mystery and cunning. "Young Master, Young Master, I appreciate your kindness, but..." Her gaze drifted into the distance, as if searching for something, "My Ye family has a secret inheritance that I need to explore. This matter is of great importance, I'm afraid..."

As soon as Ye Shuli said this, everyone's attention was instantly shifted from the "love triangle" to the "family secrets".

Although Young Master Lin was somewhat disappointed, he also admired Ye Shuli's independence and sense of responsibility. After all, who doesn't like a beautiful older sister who is focused on her career?

He dropped his kneeling position and laughed heartily, "In that case, Miss Ye, I wish you a speedy discovery of your inheritance and that you will bring glory to your family!" The surrounding guests nodded in agreement, secretly praising Ye Shuli's intelligence and decisiveness. This move was simply a textbook example of "elegant refusal."

Jiang Ye felt a little relieved when he saw Young Master Lin leave, but seeing Ye Shuli chatting and laughing with everyone made him feel a pang of jealousy.

"Miss Ye is indeed extraordinary; her sense of responsibility towards her family is truly admirable." Young Master Su, waving his folding fan, slowly walked to Ye Shuli's side. His amorous eyes seemed to hold a thousand stars, and his gentle tone was like a spring breeze. "I have also heard a little about the Ye family's heritage. If needed, I am willing to do my best to help." His words carried a hint of ambiguity, making the surrounding air more enchanting.

Ye Shuli sighed inwardly, thinking that this young master Su was indeed a "sweet talk machine," truly "flirting without even trying."

Feeling the gentle gaze of Young Master Su, she couldn't help but feel a little guilty, because she knew that she didn't have any romantic feelings for him.

She secretly glanced at Jiang Ye and found that this "little wolf dog" was looking at her with a wronged expression, as if to say, "Are you going to be taken away by him?"

Ye Shuli quickly looked away, secretly deciding to reassure the little guy as soon as possible.

"Young Master Su, you are very kind. I am deeply grateful." Ye Shuli smiled slightly, a hint of something unfathomable in her smile. Her tone was gentle, yet firm. "However, this matter of inheritance is no small matter, and I'm afraid..." She paused, her gaze falling on Jiang Ye before quickly shifting away. Then, she lowered her voice, her tone mysterious, and continued, "...I already have someone in mind for this matter..."

Before Ye Shuli finished speaking, an ambiguous atmosphere filled the air, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.

Young Master Su was slightly taken aback, his gaze sweeping back and forth between her and Jiang Ye. Then he smiled knowingly, cupped his hands, and said, "It seems I was being presumptuous. Miss Ye's deep affection and loyalty are truly admirable." He gracefully withdrew, his every move displaying the demeanor of a young master from a prominent family. This action was textbook-perfect in terms of "knowing one's place," earning him a round of admiration from those around him.

"Wow, sister's move was amazing! No wonder she's my goddess!" Jiang Ye was secretly delighted. The sour feeling he had felt earlier vanished instantly, replaced by pride and joy, as if he had won the lottery.

His gaze towards Ye Shuli was full of love, like a little wolfhound wagging its tail, wishing he could immediately pounce into her arms and act coquettishly.

Just as Ye Shuli breathed a sigh of relief and prepared to enjoy this brief moment of peace, a sharp voice shattered the harmonious atmosphere of the banquet.

"Miss Ye is so intelligent, could you answer a question for this old man?" An old man stroked his beard and spoke with a smile, but there was a hint of cunning in his eyes.

"May I ask what advice you have for me, senior?" Ye Shuli's alarm bells rang in her mind. This old man was clearly not a kind person and probably wanted to deliberately make things difficult for her.

The old man cleared his throat and slowly said, "Legend has it that the Ye family's ancestral home is hidden in a place where 'the sun and moon shine together, and the stars move in reverse.' I wonder how Miss Ye interprets this?" Upon hearing this, the banquet hall fell silent, and everyone turned to look at Ye Shuli.

"The sun and moon shine together, the stars go against the current..." Ye Shuli repeated the sentence in a low voice, her brain working at high speed.

The old man was clearly trying to trap her. This so-called "sun and moon shining together, stars moving in reverse" was probably some kind of ancient riddle. Everyone present was completely bewildered, obviously clueless about the riddle as well.

"Could it be... some kind of astronomical phenomenon?" someone muttered quietly.

“Impossible, such a phenomenon is unheard of!” another person retorted.

Just as everyone was discussing this, Ye Shuli suddenly had a flash of inspiration. She remembered a science fiction movie she had seen in modern times, which mentioned a similar scene.

"Sun and Moon shining together" refers to a solar eclipse, while "retrograde motion of stars" refers to the retrograde motion of planets!

Thinking of this, the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, revealing a confident smile.

“Senior, I believe that this ‘sun and moon shining together, stars moving in retrograde’ does not refer to a real astronomical phenomenon, but rather…” She paused, her gaze sweeping over everyone, and slowly said, “…a special geographical location!”

Everyone was stunned, not understanding why.

Ye Shuli continued to explain, "The 'sun and moon shining together' can be understood as the confluence of two mountain peaks, resembling the overlapping of the sun and moon; the 'retrograde movement of stars' refers to..." She pointed to a map in the center of the banquet hall, ""This river on the map flows in the opposite direction to the other rivers, just like the retrograde movement of stars!"

Upon hearing this, the entire audience was in an uproar. Everyone looked at the map and discovered that the location Ye Shuli mentioned actually coincided with the records of the Ye family's ancestral home!

Even the old man had to admire Ye Shuli's wit and erudition.

"Wonderful! Wonderful!" The old man clapped his hands and laughed, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes. "Miss Ye is indeed exceptionally intelligent; I admire her!"

Just as everyone was still reeling from the shock, Ye Shuli's gaze fell on an inconspicuous mark on the map, and a thought struck her...

"and many more……"

Ye Shuli pointed to a mark on the map that was almost worn away, her voice trembling with excitement, "Wait! If my guess is right, the place of inheritance should be here!" Her slender finger pointed to an inconspicuous corner of the map, where a strangely shaped valley was marked, surrounded by steep peaks, like a sleeping giant, quietly lurking there.

"Wow! Sister is amazing!" Jiang Ye leaned over to take a look, his eyes widening like saucers, almost popping out of their sockets. "You managed to discover this? You're practically Sherlock Holmes reincarnated!" He rubbed his hands excitedly, wishing he could sprout wings and fly to that valley immediately to find out what was going on.

The surrounding crowd gathered around, looking at the markings on the map and discussing it animatedly.

"Really? Miss Ye actually found the place of inheritance?"

"This is amazing! She's practically the chosen one!"

"I'm so envious! Why don't I have such good luck!"

Envious, jealous, and hateful gazes were directed at Ye Shuli like searchlights, making her feel like a monkey in a zoo, feeling extremely uncomfortable being watched.

"Keep it low-key, it's just good luck." Ye Shuli smiled modestly, but inside she was overjoyed, feeling as thrilled as if she had won the lottery.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's set off right now!" Jiang Ye urged impatiently, wishing he could carry Ye Shuli on his back and run away immediately.

Ye Shuli rolled her eyes at him, "What's your rush? We're not ready yet!" Although she said that, she was also full of anticipation and couldn't wait to go to the inheritance site to uncover the family's secrets.

"What do you need to prepare? Just bring me!" Jiang Ye patted his chest confidently, as if he were the omnipotent Doraemon who could solve all problems.

Ye Shuli sighed and rubbed her forehead. This guy was really a character, but with him around, she did feel much more at ease.

The two smiled at each other,

However, just as they were basking in their joy, a pair of cold, sinister eyes were silently watching their every move from a corner of the banquet hall.

"Heh, the land of inheritance... It seems we need to speed things up..." A sinister voice echoed in the darkness, sending chills down one's spine.