bookcurios Chapter 239 Difficulties from the Spirit Realm
Chapter 239 Difficulties from the Spirit Realm
"Ye Shuli." She was poised and confident, not at all intimidated by the aura of the Spirit Realm Prince.
Jiang Ye observed silently from the side, inwardly complaining: Sister Li's damn charm, she gets hit on wherever she goes.
However, this young master from the spirit world doesn't seem easy to mess with; we need to be careful.
Upon hearing this, the young master from the spirit realm paused, then added, "Miss, would you do me the honor of having dinner with me?"
Before Ye Shuli could speak, a deep voice interrupted the Spirit Realm Young Master's eagerness: "The Elder has arrived!"
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately bowed in respect.
An elderly man slowly walked in, surrounded by a crowd.
His sharp gaze swept over the crowd before finally settling on Ye Shuli.
After hearing about Ye Shuli's exploits at the Spirit Realm Market, the elders of the Spirit Realm were wary of this outsider.
This young woman, who could easily defuse the explorers' traps, is truly not to be underestimated.
He decided to test the waters himself.
Ye Shuli felt the probing gaze of the Spirit Realm elder, and she subtly tightened her grip on Jiang Ye's hand.
A warm current flowed from her palm, gradually calming her initially tense heart.
Jiang Ye sensed Ye Shuli's emotions and grasped her hand in return, offering her silent support.
There is no need for words between the two; a glance or a gesture is enough for them to understand each other's feelings.
The elders of the spirit realm sent their subordinates to stop Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye, demanding to inspect their belongings on the grounds that they were outsiders.
"Gentlemen, please cooperate with this routine inspection." The elder's subordinate spoke in a forceful tone, tinged with provocation.
People around them began to whisper among themselves, curiously observing Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye.
The spirit world has always been xenophobic towards outsiders, and this time things may not end well.
Ye Shuli smiled slightly, showing no sign of panic.
She calmly opened the package she was carrying and let them inspect it.
"These are all local specialties we brought from the lower realm, nothing special." Ye Shuli's tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable air of authority.
The elder's men examined the area carefully, but found nothing.
They exchanged glances, somewhat awkwardly.
"Since there are no problems, we'll take our leave then," Ye Shuli said calmly, pulling Jiang Ye along as they prepared to depart.
"Wait!" the elder from the Spirit Realm suddenly spoke up. "Young lady, there seems to be an unusual aura about you..." His tone was meaningful, and his gaze was fixed on Ye Shuli.
“Young lady, there seems to be an unusual aura about you…” The elder from the Spirit Realm spoke meaningfully, his gaze fixed on Ye Shuli.
He stroked his beard and slowly posed a difficult question: "Do you know the legend of the 'Tears of the Moon Spirit' in our Spirit Realm from ancient times?" This legend was little known in the Spirit Realm, and the elder was certain that Ye Shuli would not be able to answer it.
Ye Shuli smiled slightly. Was this old man trying to test her indirectly?
"The Moon Spirit's Tears, according to legend, are spiritual stones formed from the essence of the ancient moon goddess after her fall, possessing powerful purifying abilities, right?" She spoke casually, as if she were simply recounting a mundane matter.
The elder was stunned. This woman actually knew!
A gasp rippled through the crowd, and everyone looked at Ye Shuli with admiration.
Jiang Ye raised an eyebrow, a smug look on his face that said, "Sister Li is mighty," as if to say: Is that all?
My sister Li knows everything!
The elder blushed and coughed lightly to cover his embarrassment.
He hadn't expected Ye Shuli to be able to answer, which made him feel a little embarrassed.
So he decided to change his strategy.
"Young lady, you are very knowledgeable, I admire you. How about we have a contest?" He said provocatively, trying to regain his footing in terms of spiritual power.
Ye Shuli did not refuse directly, but instead revealed a sly smile.
“A contest is fine, but the rules need to be changed.” She paused, then continued, “The elder is a late-stage Spirit King, while I am only an early-stage Spirit Practitioner. This kind of contest is rather unfair. How about we compete in controlling our spiritual power?”
As soon as these words came out, the whole place was in an uproar.
Control is more difficult than simply competing in spiritual power!
The elder thought Ye Shuli would back down, but he didn't expect her to be so bold!
He hesitated for a moment, wondering what this girl was up to.
Those around Ye Shuli were also surprised by her suggestion, and the atmosphere became tense yet full of anticipation.
Ye Shuli's lips curled up slightly. "Elder, what do you think?"
The elder took a deep breath and accepted Ye Shuli's suggestion. "Alright, it's your decision!"
"Then let's begin." Ye Shuli's tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable air of authority.
The competition begins!
The elder from the spirit realm unleashed a devastating attack, his immense spiritual power sweeping in like a tsunami, its overwhelming force seemingly threatening to engulf everything.
The onlookers quickly backed away, afraid of being caught in the crossfire.
Good heavens, this is going to be a one-hit kill!
Ye Shuli was not someone to be trifled with. She moved as nimbly as a swallow, darting freely through the surging spiritual energy and dodging the elders' attacks.
It was so elegant, so graceful, it was like dancing!
Jiang Ye watched in disbelief. It was a real shame that Sister Li wasn't a martial arts star with such skills!
"Sister Li is amazing!" Jiang Ye couldn't help but shout, acting like a little fanboy.
Ye Shuli's lips curled up slightly. This kid is quite reliable when it matters.
Although the elder's attack was powerful, it lacked variation and was very rhythmic, much like the background music for square dancing.
Ye Shuli observed for a while, then chuckled inwardly: Is that all?
She started to fight back!
She formed a hand seal, channeling her spiritual power, and a strange energy fluctuation spread out.
This energy fluctuation, though seemingly gentle, contained immense power, as if using skill to overcome great force, defusing the elder's attacks one by one.
"What?!" The elder's expression changed drastically. This girl could actually see through his attack pattern!
Ye Shuli wouldn't give him a chance to catch his breath. Taking advantage of his momentary daze, she launched a fierce attack.
The spiritual power she gathered was like a sharp sword, piercing straight into the elder's vitals!
The elder hurriedly defended himself, only to find that his spiritual power was unable to block Ye Shuli's attack!
How can this be?
!
With a loud "boom," the elder was knocked back several steps, staggering.
The surrounding audience was stunned...
That's just too incredible!
How could a Spirit Master in the early stage suppress a Spirit King in the late stage?
!
Jiang Ye jumped up excitedly, waving his fist and shouting, "Sister Li is awesome! Sister Li is domineering!" Ye Shuli's prestige in the spirit world soared instantly, it was simply "debuting at the peak"!
The elder blushed. This girl was truly a hidden master!
He took a deep breath, preparing to launch another attack, but suddenly felt a numbness in his body and could not move!
“You…” He looked at Ye Shuli in horror.
Ye Shuli's lips curled up slightly, revealing a mysterious smile. "Elder, you flatter me."
"Sister Li!" Jiang Ye rushed over...
"Sister Li! Are you alright?" Jiang Ye rushed to Ye Shuli and looked her up and down, just like a concerned mother looking after her daughter.
With that nervous look in her eyes, anyone who didn't know better would think Ye Shuli had just gone through eighty-one tribulations.
Ye Shuli was amused by his nervous appearance and reached out to rub his head: "Silly boy, do I look like someone who gets hurt so easily?"
Jiang Ye was relieved and hugged Ye Shuli tightly, whispering in her ear, "Sister Li, you're amazing! You're my idol!" His tone was full of admiration and love, which warmed Ye Shuli's heart.
Seeing this, the people around also smiled like doting aunts.
This young couple is so sweet!
The air was thick with the pungent smell of romance, a blow that left single people feeling utterly devastated.
Ye Shuli gently patted Jiang Ye's back, signaling him to let go of her.
Although she enjoyed the sweet hug, she still had to be mindful of her image in front of everyone.
Jiang Ye reluctantly let go, but still held Ye Shuli's hand tightly, as if afraid she would disappear the next second.
Ye Shuli smiled helplessly. This kid really is a clingy person.
However, in the crowd, a pair of sinister eyes were staring intently at them.
Seeing Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye's intimate interactions, the Spirit Realm Prince felt a burning flame of jealousy in his heart.
He originally thought that as long as he demonstrated his strength and status, he could easily win Ye Shuli's heart.
Unexpectedly, this woman was so powerful, and so devoted to Jiang Ye.
He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug deep into his flesh, but he felt no pain whatsoever.
No, he can't just give up like this!
He absolutely must have Ye Shuli!
The Spirit Realm Prince turned and left, disappearing into the crowd.
A sinister glint flashed in his eyes; a new plan was brewing in his mind.
A wicked smile curled at the corner of his lips as he muttered to himself, "Ye Shuli, you'll be mine sooner or later..." He strode to a secluded corner and pulled a stone that shimmered with an eerie light from his pocket...