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

Chapter 188 The Conspiracy Finally Collapses

Misty Forest, truly worthy of its name.

The milky white fog was so thick it was impossible to see anything, and all you could hear was the whistling wind, just like a classic scene from a horror movie.

Even Ye Shuli, who prided herself on her boldness, couldn't help but feel a chill run down her spine.

"Little Yezi, are you scared?" Jiang Ye's voice, tinged with a hint of mockery, drifted from the thick fog, sounding both close and unreachable.

"Afraid? What a joke! I've seen it all, why would I be afraid of this mere fog?" Ye Shuli retorted defiantly, but her feet unconsciously quickened their pace, wishing she could get right next to Jiang Ye.

Jiang Ye chuckled and grasped her hand firmly: "Don't be reckless. This Misty Forest is no joke. Be careful." The warmth of his palm seeped through the thin fabric, making Ye Shuli feel inexplicably at ease.

The two groped their way forward. In the thick fog, their vision was almost useless, and they could only rely on their other senses.

Beneath their feet lay damp earth, exuding the scent of decaying plants. In addition to the sound of the wind, they heard the chirping of unknown insects and birds, and from time to time, a rustling sound, as if something was secretly watching them.

"This atmosphere is amazing! It's just missing some background music (BGM)." Ye Shuli muttered to herself, trying to hide her nervousness with a relaxed tone.

"How about I hum a couple of lines for you?" Jiang Ye chimed in, playing along.

"Forget it, your off-key singing will probably scare away all the monsters in the mist," Ye Shuli retorted mercilessly.

The two bickered while carefully observing their surroundings.

Ye Shuli, as expected of someone who transmigrated from the modern era, has an exceptionally strong (maximum) observational ability.

She noticed that although the fog was thick, there were some faint traces on the ground, as if someone had recently walked by.

"Yezi, look." Ye Shuli pointed to the marks on the ground, "Someone has been here."

Jiang Ye squatted down and observed carefully. His expression turned serious. "Judging from the depth and direction of these footprints, there should be more than one person, and they are quite strong."

Ye Shuli nodded, having already formed a preliminary judgment in her mind.

She took out a map from her backpack, which her mentor, the Spirit King, had given her. It marked the general terrain of the Misty Forest.

Based on the marks on the ground, she quickly determined their location and the direction they were heading.

"Follow me." Ye Shuli put away the map, her tone firm.

The two followed the trail deeper into the area, where the fog seemed to grow thicker and the sense of danger intensified.

Suddenly, Ye Shuli stopped in her tracks.

"What's wrong?" Jiang Ye asked warily.

Ye Shuli did not answer, but pointed ahead.

Jiang Ye followed her gaze and saw a dark figure vaguely appearing in the thick fog...

"Who's there?!" Jiang Ye shouted sharply.

The shadowy figures gradually came into focus, revealing themselves to be a group of masked men dressed in black, each exuding a fierce and murderous aura.

The leader was cloaked in black, obscuring his face, but exuded a suffocating sense of oppression.

"Ha, I've finally found you." The cloaked figure spoke in a cold tone, like a whisper from hell.

Before Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye could respond, the masked man in black pounced like a hungry wolf, his blade flashing and a chilling aura emanating from him.

"Damn! A sneak attack? You can't take this!" Jiang Ye complained, but his movements were as agile as lightning as he dodged the attacks.

Ye Shuli was not to be outdone. Her slender figure weaved through the flashing swords like a fluttering butterfly. Every dodge was perfectly timed, and every attack was precise and ruthless.

"That's it? You can't even touch a single hair on my head, yet you dare to come out and embarrass yourself?" She didn't forget to launch a sarcastic attack while fighting.

The battle intensified, with the masked men in black working in perfect unison, each move deadly. Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye gradually found themselves struggling.

Ye Shuli was forced to retreat step by step, her delicate brows furrowed, and several small wounds appeared on her body. Although they were not fatal, the smell of blood stimulated her nerves.

Jiang Ye's situation was not optimistic either. Although he was agile, the difference in strength was too great, and after a few rounds, he had already been injured.

"Little Ye, you can't hold on any longer!" Jiang Ye shouted, and darted behind Ye Shuli.

Ye Shuli rolled her eyes, "Coward!" Despite her disdain, her hands moved quickly, gathering spiritual power and suddenly shining brightly around her, as if a war god had descended.

"Wrath of the Spirit King! Heavenly Thunder Descends!" Ye Shuli shouted, and the sky suddenly changed color, dark clouds gathered, and streaks of purple lightning, like wildly dancing dragons, struck down towards the masked man in black with destructive power.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

A deafening roar of thunder echoed throughout the misty forest. Wherever the lightning struck, the masked men in black were either killed or injured, their cries of agony filling the air, creating utter chaos.

The cloaked man watched helplessly as his subordinates were devoured by lightning, his face showing an expression of disbelief and terror.

He pointed at Ye Shuli, his fingers trembling, "You...you actually..."

Ye Shuli landed slowly, her clothes fluttering, like a celestial maiden descending to earth, looking down upon all living beings.

"What? Are you scared?"

The cloaked figure gritted his teeth, a fierce glint in his eyes. "Even if you are a Spirit King, you won't leave here alive today!" He suddenly reached into his robes and pulled out a black bead...

The cloaked figure crushed the black bead, and a strange black aura instantly spread out, carrying a nauseating stench.

The surrounding trees withered instantly, and the air seemed to freeze, making it so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

"Little Ye, be careful!" Jiang Ye keenly sensed the danger and pulled Ye Shuli behind him.

"Heh, you want to die together with me? I'll fight you to the bitter end!" Ye Shuli sneered, her spiritual energy surging as she prepared to fight.

Just then, Jiang Ye suddenly cupped Ye Shuli's face in his hands, gazing at her with deep affection: "Little Ye, do you know? The way you fight is absolutely stunning! I love you so much!"

Ye Shuli was stunned, her cheeks flushing slightly.

"What time is it? You still have the mind to talk about this?" Although she said this, a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

"I'm afraid if I don't speak up, I'll never have another chance." Jiang Ye's smile held a hint of bitterness. "Little Ye, promise me, live well..."

Before the words were finished, the cloaked figure let out a shrill roar, and the black energy instantly condensed into a huge skull, which devoured Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye.

"Ye Zi!" Ye Shuli's pupils shrank suddenly. Without thinking, she pushed Jiang Ye away and used her body to block him.

"boom!"

With a deafening roar, the skull exploded, and the powerful shockwave leveled everything around it.

As the smoke cleared, Ye Shuli was seen lying on the ground, covered in blood and barely breathing.

"Little Yezi!" Jiang Ye rushed over like a madman, hugging her tightly. "How are you? Say something!"

Ye Shuli opened her eyes with difficulty, a weak smile appearing on her lips: "Don't cry... I'm fine..."

Jiang Ye trembled as he touched the bloodstains on her face, his heart breaking.

"Fool, why did you shield me..."

Ye Shuli's breath grew weaker and weaker, and her eyelids grew heavier and heavier.

"Because...I like you..."

"Little Leaf! Little Leaf!" Jiang Ye cried out in anguish, but he could not stop her life from slipping away.

The surrounding air seemed to freeze, filled with an atmosphere of despair and sorrow.

Jiang Ye held Ye Shuli's cold body tightly, tears streaming down his face.

He slowly raised his head, gazing at the sky. "I will definitely avenge you..." he murmured, his voice filled with a resolute determination...

Suddenly, he felt Ye Shuli's fingers twitch slightly...

Just when Jiang Ye thought the world was collapsing, Ye Shuli's finger moved!

A faint golden light emanated from her body, like the dawn breaking, dispelling the surrounding gloom.

She suddenly opened her eyes, her pupils flashing with a chilling golden light, and a powerful force awakened within her.

"Trying to take everyone down with you using such a petty trick? You must be joking." Ye Shuli's voice was weak, but it carried an undeniable authority.

She struggled to sit up, her body radiating golden light that completely dispelled the black aura.

She slowly raised her hand, and a dazzling beam of light condensed in her palm, shooting straight into the sky.

"The true essence of the Spirit King, I alone am supreme!" she shouted, and the pillar of light instantly transformed into countless golden swords, shooting towards the cloaked figure.

"No! This is impossible!" The cloaked man roared in despair. He never expected that Ye Shuli, who was on the verge of death, could unleash such terrifying power in an instant. He wanted to resist, but he didn't even have the strength to move a finger. He could only watch helplessly as he was pierced by the sharp sword and turned into a wisp of black smoke that disappeared into the air.

With the death of the cloaked man, the black mist dissipated, and the Misty Forest returned to peace.

The surrounding air also became fresher.

"Little Yezi, you're amazing!" Jiang Ye hugged her excitedly, laughing and crying like a fool.

"Tch, no big deal, calm down." Ye Shuli rolled her eyes. Although her tone was still sarcastic, there was a subtle smile on her lips.

She struggled to her feet and looked around. She saw that the black-clad assassin had already been blasted into dust by her lightning, and the air was filled with the smell of burning.

The Gu family patriarch and young master also arrived at the scene. Looking at Ye Shuli, who was like a war god, the young master of the Gu family even knelt down and said sincerely, "Miss Ye, I have offended you before. Please forgive me."

Ye Shuli ignored him and walked to Jiang Ye's side, asking gently, "Yezi, are you alright?"

"I'm fine, Xiao Yezi, you're the one who scared me to death!" Jiang Ye held her hand tightly.

"Tsk, don't look so sad, I'm as tough as a cockroach." Ye Shuli pouted, but her heart was warm.

With the crisis resolved, Ye Shuli's prestige reached its peak.

As the Spirit King, she exposed the conspiracy and deterred the villains, and her deeds were praised throughout the entire fantasy continent.

Jiang Ye stayed by her side the whole time, and their love became even stronger.

"Little Yezi, you're amazing! You're my goddess!" Jiang Ye said, looking at her with adoration as he treated her wounds.

Ye Shuli smiled lightly, "You've got good taste, kid."

"By the way, Xiao Yezi, have you felt anything unusual about your body lately?" Jiang Ye suddenly asked, his tone tinged with uncertainty.

Ye Shuli was slightly taken aback. Just as she was about to say something, she felt a powerful force surge into her body, causing her to instantly lose consciousness and fall into Jiang Ye's arms.

"Little Yezi! Little Yezi!" Jiang Ye hugged her frantically, his eyes filled with worry. "What on earth happened?"