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

Chapter 190 The Storm of Spiritual Objects

While Ye Shuli was still pondering the Spirit King mentor's hint, the young master of the Gu family once again leisurely emerged from the shadows, clearly unwilling to give up so easily.

He glared at Ye Shuli, a cold smile playing on his lips, and said in a sarcastic tone, "Ye Shuli, you're really lucky to have a Spirit King instructor personally guiding you. But don't be too happy yet, I won't let you succeed!"

Ye Shuli was startled, but she did not show the slightest panic.

Her gaze was sharp as a sword as she coldly replied, "Young Master Gu, you'd better pray you don't become an obstacle in my path, or you will pay a heavy price."

Just then, the young master of the Gu family suddenly turned to Jiang Ye and said, "Jiang Ye, you're really a slippery one. You actually tried to negotiate with our Gu family behind Ye Shuli's back. You've got some nerve!"

Ye Shuli's heart sank. She looked at Jiang Ye, whose eyes were firm and clear, as if telling her that he had done nothing.

The surrounding cultivators were buzzing with discussion, and the tense atmosphere spread rapidly, as if a sense of oppression permeated the air.

"Ye Shuli, you have to believe me," Jiang Ye said in a low voice, his tone firm.

Ye Shuli nodded. Instead of questioning Jiang Ye as the young master of the Gu family had expected, she walked directly to the Gu family patriarch, a determined glint in her eyes.

“Clan Chief, I’m wondering why we always have to suspect and fight each other? Why don’t we cooperate in a different way? I’m willing to offer more favorable terms in exchange for the temporary use of the spiritual object. This would benefit everyone.”

The patriarch of the Gu family was slightly taken aback, clearly not expecting Ye Shuli to be so direct.

He frowned, sized up Ye Shuli, and finally nodded, saying, "Ye Shuli, what you said makes some sense. But I must remind you, the Gu family's spiritual treasures are not to be lent out casually. You must prove that you are trustworthy."

The young master of the Gu family was so angry that his face turned pale. He roared, "Father, you can't do this! This woman is absolutely not to be trusted!"

The Gu family patriarch glared at the young master of the Gu family and said in a deep voice, "Shut up. You are the heir of the Gu family. You must learn to assess the situation."

Those around them were talking amongst themselves, expressing their admiration for Ye Shuli's magnanimity and trustworthiness.

Ye Shuli smiled, turned around and returned to Jiang Ye's side, her resolve strengthened.

"Jiang Ye, thank you so much this time. Let's get through this together."

Jiang Ye nodded, his smile warm and firm: "Shuli, no matter what happens, I will stand by your side."

The two figures appeared remarkably in sync amidst the tense atmosphere.

However, at that moment, a cold wind blew by, and an ominous atmosphere seemed to fill the air.

Alarm bells rang in Ye Shuli's mind; she keenly sensed that an even greater crisis was about to unfold.

"Jiang Ye, get ready. The Shadow Assassins seem to be making moves again," Ye Shuli whispered. Chapter 190: The Storm of Spiritual Objects, Outsmarting the Enemy is Paramount

"Jiang Ye, get ready. The Shadow Assassins seem to be making a move again," Ye Shuli whispered.

Sure enough, the Shadow Assassin emerged from all corners with a group of henchmen, and the atmosphere instantly became extremely tense.

Ye Shuli didn't have time to think much and quickly made a decision.

She said to Jiang Ye, "You take care of attracting those small fry, I'll handle the Shadow Assassins."

Jiang Ye nodded and immediately rushed towards the henchmen, shouting, "You shrimp soldiers and crab generals, I'm here!"

The henchmen were intimidated by Jiang Ye's imposing presence and swarmed around him.

Ye Shuli quickly retreated to the side and used the surrounding environment to set up an array.

She cleverly used the stones and trees on the ground to set traps, ensnaring the henchmen one by one.

This tactic surprised even the Shadow Assassin. He snorted coldly and quickly approached Ye Shuli.

"You think you can trap me like this?" the Shadow Assassin said coldly, unleashing several sword energies that instantly destroyed several traps.

Ye Shuli remained calm and composed. With a slight smile, the array in her hand suddenly changed, forming a larger barrier that enveloped the Shadow Assassin as well.

Shadow Assassin

"You woman are really troublesome," the Shadow Assassin said coldly, his hands quickly forming hand seals in an attempt to break the formation.

Ye Shuli had anticipated this, and she quickly took out a talisman from her bosom and threw it into the formation. The talisman instantly ignited, increasing the power of the formation several times over.

Forced to retreat, the shadow assassin asked in surprise, "What is your background?"

During the confrontation between Ye Shuli and the Shadow Assassin, the young master of the Gu family, unwilling to accept defeat, incited some stubborn forces within the family to demand that Ye Shuli leave immediately.

Ye Shuli turned to look at the Gu family patriarch and said calmly, "Gu family patriarch, we have already signed a preliminary agreement, and you cannot breach it."

The Gu family patriarch was caught in a dilemma. He looked at Ye Shuli, then at the young master of the Gu family, and the atmosphere became tense.

The young master of the Gu family roared, "Father, we can't let her stay here any longer! She'll ruin our entire family!"

Ye Shuli sneered, her eyes resolute, her hand gripping the preliminary agreement tightly, and she said firmly, "Clan Head of the Gu Family, your choice will determine the future of the Gu Family."

Just then, Ye Shuli's eyes lit up, and a brand new plan came to her mind.

She turned slightly and whispered to Jiang Ye, "Get ready, I'm about to propose a new plan." Ye Shuli's lips curled into a confident smile, her clear voice ringing out, "Clan Head, has your Gu family been plagued by that thousand-year-old fire lizard in the back mountain? How about this, I'll help you completely solve this problem, and in exchange, you can lend me the spirit creature for a while, how about that?"

As soon as these words came out, the whole place was in an uproar.

The thousand-year-old fire lizard has been a major thorn in the side of the Gu family for many years. Its strength is comparable to that of a peak Spirit Venerable. The clan has tried everything to get rid of it, but they have been unable to do anything about it. They never expected that Ye Shuli would dare to make such a boast.

Upon hearing this, the head of the Gu family's eyes flashed with a sharp light, clearly indicating that he was tempted.

He pondered for a moment and slowly said, "Is that really true? If you can deal with this beast, I'd gladly give you this spiritual object, let alone borrow it!"

The young master of the Gu family turned green with rage, jumping up and down as he roared, "Father! You can't believe her nonsense! How could an outsider like her possibly handle a fire lizard!"

The clan patriarch glared at him, his voice carrying an air of authority: "Shut up! I have my own decision to make."

The surrounding clansmen also began to whisper among themselves, and their gazes toward Ye Shuli changed from suspicion to curiosity and anticipation.

Who wouldn't want to get rid of the shadow of that fire lizard?

If Ye Shuli can really do it, then the Gu family will have truly struck gold.

Ye Shuli's lips curled up slightly; this was exactly the effect she wanted.

She turned to look at Jiang Ye, who was winking at her with eyes full of pride and love, and even secretly giving her a thumbs up, just like a child who had stolen candy.

He quietly leaned closer to Ye Shuli, his voice low but full of tenderness: "Shuli, you will always be the best. No matter what decision you make, I will support you."

Ye Shuli felt a warmth in her heart and gently leaned towards Jiang Ye, a silent understanding flowing between them.

Those around them, witnessing their interaction and feeling the depth of their affection, couldn't help but let out good-natured laughter.

On the other hand, the young master of the Gu family was so jealous that his eyes were practically spitting fire. He stared intently at the two of them, his nails almost digging into his flesh.

Ye Shuli took a deep breath and pushed Jiang Ye away. She wanted the Gu family to know that her value was far more than that.

She turned to the clan patriarch, her tone firm and resolute: "Clan patriarch, since that's the case, it's a deal. Please make your preparations, I'll go and meet that thousand-year-old fire lizard now."

After saying that, she slowly turned around and prepared to walk towards the back mountain.

"Be careful..." Jiang Ye whispered, his eyes full of worry.

"Don't worry, it's nothing." Ye Shuli waved her hand without turning her head, her voice light and cheerful, as if she were just going for a walk in the back garden.

Just then, she felt a chill run down her spine. She turned around abruptly, but only saw a blurry black shadow...

 Chapter 190 The Storm of Spiritual Objects: Outsmarting the Enemy is the Best Policy

Taking advantage of Ye Shuli's distraction, the Shadow Assassin suddenly launched a fierce attack, thrusting his sword straight at Ye Shuli's heart.

Jiang Ye tried to protect Ye Shuli, but was pushed away and could only watch helplessly as Ye Shuli got hurt.

Ye Shuli felt a sharp pain and her body involuntarily fell to the ground. Blood seeped out from her clothes, and an overwhelming sense of despair welled up in her heart.

The atmosphere became oppressive and heavy, and everyone's eyes were focused on Ye Shuli, who had fallen to the ground.

The Shadow Assassin sneered, "It seems your plan is nothing special."

Ye Shuli gritted her teeth and endured the pain. Suddenly, the prompt from her mentor, the Spirit King, flashed through her mind, and she seemed to have a new idea.

A resolute glint flashed in her eyes, and she suddenly shouted sharply, "Jiang Ye, step back!"

Before she finished speaking, she suddenly leaped up, and a short sword gleaming with a cold light appeared in her hand.