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

Chapter 182 Glory Abounds

Ye Shuli stood before the ancient family's spiritual creature breeding ground, the surrounding air seemingly frozen, filled with an indescribable tension.

A determined light shone in her eyes. She was only one step away from the Spirit King realm, and the spiritual object before her was the key.

The young master of the Gu family watched her with a mocking smile, which ignited a strong fighting spirit in Ye Shuli's heart.

"Look at you, Ye Shuli, you're just an outsider. What makes you think you can obtain this spiritual item?" the young master of the Gu family sneered.

Ye Shuli ignored him and simply gripped Jiang Ye's hand tightly.

Jiang Ye sensed her nervousness and gently patted the back of her hand, offering her silent encouragement.

At this moment, the bond between the two became even stronger, as if it could withstand any external threat.

"Shuli, don't be afraid, I'm here," Jiang Ye said softly.

"Let's go take a look." Ye Shuli pulled Jiang Ye along, resolutely heading towards the place where the spirit creatures grew.

Just then, the head of the Gu family walked over with a group of conservative members.

His gaze was sharp, as if it could see through everything.

"Ye Shuli, if you want to obtain this spiritual item, you must pass our test," the Gu family patriarch said coldly, his tone exuding unquestionable authority.

Ye Shuli sneered inwardly, knowing that these people's harassment was entirely expected.

But she did not back down. Instead, she stepped forward with a smile, her eyes shining with determination and wisdom.

“Clan leader, I understand your concerns, but please listen to me.” Ye Shuli’s words were clear and her voice was calm yet powerful. “I do not intend to take away the spiritual object, but rather I hope to use it to bring greater hope and opportunities to the entire continent. You know that once the spiritual object is used correctly, it will greatly enhance your family’s status and strength.”

Her words were like a gentle breeze, dispelling the tense atmosphere around them.

Some members of the conservative forces began to waver, and a hint of contemplation appeared in their eyes.

Seeing that things were going badly, the young master of the Gu family became anxious and couldn't help but shout, "Don't listen to her! She's an outsider; she'll betray us!"

Ye Shuli (Exxon should be spelled incorrectly here, the original text is retained) looked at him with a hint of pity in her eyes: "Young Master Gu, why don't you recall the crisis your family once faced? If there had been no outside help at that time, how would you have dealt with it?"

The young master of the Gu family's face immediately turned ashen, his lips trembled slightly, but he ultimately said nothing more.

The patriarch of the Gu family frowned, seemingly deep in thought.

Suddenly, he said, "Ye Shuli, what you said makes some sense. But the test is still necessary. Are you ready to accept it?"

Ye Shuli

Jiang Ye held her hand tightly, and the two of them cast long shadows in the sunlight, as if foreshadowing a glorious future.

Just then, a low rumbling sound came from afar, as if something was about to happen.

"It seems the real test has only just begun," the Gu family patriarch muttered to himself, his eyes fixed on Ye Shuli's direction.

Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye smiled at each other. At this moment, they knew that no matter how many challenges lay ahead, they would face them together.

Ye Shuli cleared her throat, looked around, and a confident smile appeared on her lips.

"Everyone, I understand your concern for the family's interests. But times have changed, sir! If you still cling to the idea of ​​'cherishing what you have,' you'll only be stuck in the past!" She paused, then continued, "I have a bold idea. Why don't we work together to turn this spiritual object into a 'shared power bank'! No, I mean a 'shared spiritual energy pool,' so everyone can take turns using it? Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

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

The head of the Gu family raised an eyebrow, clearly not expecting her to come up with such a "bizarre move".

Ye Shuli continued, "I will use modern knowledge to optimize the spiritual object, making its energy more stable and its effects better. Of course, this requires everyone's joint efforts and maintenance. At that time, the strength of the entire family will experience a qualitative leap, wouldn't that be a win-win situation?"

Ye Shuli's eloquence was like a machine gun with cheat codes, accurately hitting the sore spot of the ancient family.

Combined with her proposed sharing plan, it's practically a model of "making the pie bigger".

Even some stubborn old folks started nodding frequently, their eyes gleaming with a light of "approval".

Seeing the approving looks from those around him, the young master of the Gu family was so jealous that he almost ground his teeth to powder. He wished he could rush up and tear Ye Shuli to pieces.

Just as everyone was discussing and the situation seemed very promising, a dark figure appeared silently behind Ye Shuli like a ghost.

That was the Shadow Assassin who disappeared before!

He held a poisoned dagger and aimed straight for Ye Shuli's back.

"Watch out!" Jiang Ye shouted, pulling Ye Shuli into his arms and striking the assassin with a backhand.

However, the assassin was extremely agile, and after missing his first strike, he quickly withdrew.

Jiang Ye's back was slashed by the dagger, leaving a bloody gash.

Ye Shuli felt Jiang Ye's body tremble, and smelled a faint scent of blood.

Looking at the wound on Jiang Ye's back, the guilt and anger in her heart surged up like a volcano. She clenched her teeth tightly, her eyes so cold that they seemed to freeze the air.

"You...you deserve to die!" Ye Shuli's voice was low and hoarse, like a whisper from hell.

Slowly, gently, she shielded Jiang Ye behind her, exuding a chilling aura.

She raised her head, looked at the shadow assassin in the distance, and a strange smile appeared on her lips: "I'd like to see where you can run this time."

Unlike before, Ye Shuli didn't act rashly in a fit of rage.

She curled her lips into a smile that said, "Everything is under control."

Her slender fingers traced several mysterious trajectories in the air, as if stirring the surrounding air. The previously clearly visible habitat of the spirit creature was instantly shrouded in a thin mist.

This fog may seem ordinary, but it actually hides a secret; it is a maze array that Ye Shuli improved using modern knowledge.

The Shadow Assassin was clearly caught off guard by this move. He darted around in the mist like a headless fly, his figure appearing and disappearing intermittently.

He kept swinging the poisoned dagger in his hand, but it could only hit the air, making empty "poof" sounds.

The more he struggled, the more disoriented he became, completely falling into the trap set by Ye Shuli.

The members of the Gu family were all stunned by what they saw, their jaws nearly dropping to the ground.

They had never seen such a peculiar formation, nor had they ever seen Ye Shuli so calm and composed.

Even the usually stern and unsmiling patriarch of the Gu family showed a hint of amazement in his eyes.

"Wow, this girl's got some skills!" Jiang Ye exclaimed in amazement, giving Ye Shuli a thumbs up.

"This move is simply a 'dimensional reduction attack'!"

Ignoring the astonishment of the crowd, Ye Shuli calmly observed the shadowy assassins in the mist, like a commander, searching for the best opportunity to attack.

She whispered to Jiang Ye, "Are you ready? Now it's our turn to fight back."

Jiang Ye nodded, a wicked smile playing on his lips: "Yes, Your Majesty, I'll do as you say!"

Ye Shuli smiled slightly, and her figure disappeared from the spot like a ghost. The next second, she appeared behind the Shadow Assassin.

At the same time, Jiang Ye also moved. Like a cheetah, he rushed towards the Shadow Assassin from another direction. The two of them, one in front and one behind, cornered the Shadow Assassin in a dead end of the spirit creature's habitat.

The Shadow Assassin realized he had fallen into a trap. He roared in anger and brandished his dagger as he attacked the two men.

However, Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye are no longer the same people they used to be.

Ye Shuli's movements were unpredictable, and she always managed to narrowly evade his attacks, then used modern fighting techniques to continuously deplete his stamina.

Jiang Ye, like a fighting machine, unleashed a torrent of violent force with his fists and feet, raining down on the Shadow Assassin like a storm.

After a fierce battle, the Shadow Assassin gradually became exhausted and suffered many injuries.

He let out a furious roar of resentment, but ultimately chose to run away.

Like a stray dog, he fled the place where the spirits roamed and disappeared into the night.

Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye stood still, watching the direction the Shadow Assassin had fled, without giving chase.

The surrounding members of the ancient family were all stunned, staring at Ye Shuli.

"She truly lives up to her reputation as the woman I've set my sights on; she's so cool!" Jiang Ye looked at Ye Shuli, who merely glanced at him indifferently, a slight smile playing on her lips, before turning and walking towards the spirit creature.

Her silhouette, bathed in moonlight, appeared exceptionally tall and imposing, like an insurmountable mountain peak.

Jiang Ye suddenly realized that he seemed to have never truly understood how many secrets she was hiding.

Jiang Ye watched as Ye Shuli cleanly and efficiently dealt with the Shadow Assassin, his eyes sparkling with admiration. This girl is truly amazing!

He scurried over to Ye Shuli, pulled her aside, and whispered in her ear, "Your Majesty, that 'Mysterious Formation and Combo' move was absolutely amazing! My admiration for you is like a surging river, never-ending..."

Ye Shuli was a little stunned by his sudden praise. Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she glared at him reproachfully: "Alright, stop with the sweet talk, let's get down to business."

Jiang Ye chuckled, but his eyes softened. He gently pulled Ye Shuli into his arms and whispered in her ear, "Li'er, do you know? Every time I see how strong you are, I can't help but want to love you even more."

Ye Shuli's heart raced at his sudden confession. She leaned gently against Jiang Ye's chest, feeling his warm embrace. The tense atmosphere around them was instantly replaced by an ambiguous one.

"Just talking nonsense." Ye Shuli said this, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up, and her eyes also carried a hint of charm.

At this moment, the feelings between the two seemed to intensify even further.

"Hehe, I'm telling the truth!" Jiang Ye hugged Ye Shuli tightly, wishing he could meld her into his body.

The sweet atmosphere didn't last long. Ye Shuli quickly came to her senses, gently pushed Jiang Ye away, and her eyes became firm: "Alright, we should continue."

Ye Shuli approached the spirit again, but when she tried to absorb its power, a strong resistance appeared once more. She felt as if her body was imprisoned and she could not move.

"What happened?" Jiang Ye asked, rushing forward to check on Ye Shuli's condition with worry in his eyes.

Just then, an old man dressed in a gray robe suddenly appeared in front of the two of them. His eyes were deep and seemed to see through everything.

“Young man, you want to break through to the Spirit King realm, but you don’t understand the rules. How can you succeed?” the old man said slowly, his voice deep and powerful.

Ye Shuli looked at the old man in front of her and her heart stirred. She realized that this old man was the legendary Spirit King Mentor.

"Senior, please enlighten me." Ye Shuli bowed respectfully.

The Spirit King mentor looked at Ye Shuli and smiled slightly: "Rules are not immutable; the key lies in how you understand and apply them."

He pointed at the spirit object and said meaningfully, "This spirit object is not simply a source of power; it is more like a mirror, reflecting your true inner thoughts."

After saying that, the Spirit King mentor disappeared, leaving Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye standing there, pondering the meaning behind his words.

"Mirror? True thoughts?" Ye Shuli murmured to herself, her brows furrowed as she fell into deep thought.

Jiang Ye noticed Ye Shuli's thoughtful expression and didn't disturb her.

"Li'er," Jiang Ye gently held Ye Shuli's hand, giving her silent encouragement.

Ye Shuli raised her head, looking into Jiang Ye's determined eyes, her heart filled with strength.

"I will definitely succeed!" Ye Shuli said firmly, her eyes shining with confidence.

She looked at the spirit again, her eyes changing, as if she could see something deeper through it.

“Li’er, you…” Jiang Ye suddenly noticed that Ye Shuli’s eyes had become somewhat unfamiliar, as if she were a different person.