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

Chapter 137 The Journey of Exploration

Ye Shuli frowned slightly. The night breeze brushed her cheeks, bringing a touch of coolness, but it couldn't dispel the gloom that shrouded her heart.

Clearing one's name is only the first step. The real enemy is still lurking in the shadows, watching and waiting for the right moment to deliver a fatal blow.

She gazed into the distance, where the rolling mountains seemed to her like lurking beasts, concealing deadly intent.

The old powerhouses are entrenched here, their influence deeply rooted, like a malignant tumor, difficult to shake.

"These people are like persistent ghosts," Jiang Ye complained beside her. "They're even more clingy than my dog ​​skin plaster."

Ye Shuli chuckled lightly, "Clingy? They're not trying to get close to me, they want to tear me to pieces."

She knew very well that the battle had just begun.

The next day, Ye Shuli followed the clues to a hidden cave.

The entrance to the cave is hidden by dense vines, making it difficult to spot without careful observation.

Perhaps the crucial evidence she needs is hidden here.

However, the moment she stepped into the cave, a strange aura rushed towards her.

A faint smell of blood, mixed with a rotten odor, filled the air, making one want to vomit.

"There's an ambush!" Jiang Ye shouted, drawing his longsword and standing protectively in front of Ye Shuli.

No sooner had they finished speaking than a group of men in black rushed out from the depths of the cave and surrounded them.

These men in black exuded a chilling aura and were ruthless in their attacks; they were clearly not to be trifled with.

"Elder Wang's handiwork." Ye Shuli recognized the origins of these people at a glance.

"Heh, the little girl is quite clever." The leader of the men in black sneered. "Unfortunately, knowing too much is not a good thing."

"Enough with the nonsense, let's fight! I'm ready to fight to the end!" Ye Shuli was fearless, her eyes flashing with a sharp light.

A fierce battle broke out instantly.

Ye Shuli moved with agility and sharp moves, like a fluttering butterfly, weaving freely among the men in black.

Jiang Ye, on the other hand, was like a fierce tiger, his swordsmanship ruthless and every move deadly.

Despite their large numbers, Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye gradually lost ground due to their coordinated efforts.

"Damn it!" The leader of the men in black cursed inwardly as he saw the situation was turning against him.

He suddenly pulled a black bead from his pocket and crushed it.

A plume of black smoke instantly spread out, obscuring the sky and the sun.

"Oh no!" Ye Shuli's expression changed. "This is..."

When the smoke cleared, the cave was empty.

"Where is everyone?" Jiang Ye looked around, puzzled.

Ye Shuli looked at the empty cave and felt a sense of unease.

"They...ran away?"

Suddenly, she noticed a faint light shimmering on a stone wall deep within the cave.

"Jiang Ye, look!"

As the two approached, they discovered some strange symbols carved on the stone wall.

"What is this?" Jiang Ye asked in confusion.

Ye Shuli carefully observed these symbols, and suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck her.

"I know! This is..." She suddenly looked up, her eyes sparkling with excitement, "This is the key to the treasure vault!"

"Treasure Pavilion?" Jiang Ye was completely bewildered.

Ye Shuli did not explain, but instead took out a jade pendant from her bosom and gently placed it on the stone wall.

The jade pendant perfectly matched the symbols on the stone wall, emitting a dazzling light.

Rumbling--

The stone wall slowly opened, revealing a passage leading underground.

"Let's go!" Ye Shuli grabbed Jiang Ye's hand and stepped into the passage without hesitation.

"Wait for me!" Jiang Ye quickly followed.

It was pitch black in the passage, and I couldn't see my fingers.

"Be careful," Ye Shuli reminded her.

"Don't worry, I'm here." Jiang Ye patted his chest, looking confident.

However, at that moment, a strange sound suddenly came from the depths of the passage.

"What's that sound?" Jiang Ye asked warily.

Ye Shuli pricked up her ears and listened carefully.

"Seems to be……"

Her expression suddenly became serious.

"Yes……"

As soon as Ye Shuli stepped into the passage, she felt a chill as if she were frozen by ice and snow.

The surrounding darkness was like a bottomless abyss, instilling fear in people involuntarily.

Just then, Jiang Ye's

"Now I can see it clearly," Jiang Ye said smugly, a smile playing on his lips.

Ye Shuli nodded, signaling him to continue.

They moved slowly along the narrow passage, each step taken with extreme caution.

The air inside the passage became increasingly humid, accompanied by the faint sound of dripping water, making it seem particularly eerie.

Suddenly, Ye Shuli stopped in her tracks, her gaze falling on a stone wall in front of her.

There were strange runes carved on the stone walls there, which were very similar to the symbols we had seen before.

“These runes…” Ye Shuli said softly, her brows furrowed.

"What's wrong?" Jiang Ye asked, a hint of concern in his eyes.

“This rune was deliberately damaged.” Ye Shuli gently stroked the stone wall, her fingers touching a rough dent. “They’re trying to cover something up.”

Jiang Ye glanced at it, his expression changing slightly. "It seems our opponents are more cunning than we imagined."

Ye Shuli nodded, several thoughts flashing through her mind.

She took the jade pendant from her bosom and gently placed it on the stone wall.

The jade pendant and the runes matched perfectly, emitting a faint light. The symbols on the stone wall seemed to be reborn, gradually restoring their original integrity.

"The power of a divine artifact!" Jiang Ye exclaimed.

Ye Shuli smiled slightly, her eyes flashing with determination, "This is exactly what we need."

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from the depths of the passage, accompanied by low breathing.

Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye exchanged a glance and quickly assumed a fighting stance.

"Who goes there?" Jiang Ye asked in a low voice.

After a flurry of footsteps, several men in black came into view.

These men in black saw the jade pendant in Ye Shuli's hand.

"Don't even think about running away!" Ye Shuli said coldly, her feet moving like the wind as she instantly pounced on the leader of the men in black.

Jiang Ye was not to be outdone and swung his sword at another man in black.

The men in black were clearly caught off guard by Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye's swift turn of events, and they were all thrown into a panic.

"Ye Shuli, you woman are a complete freak!" a man in black roared, but his voice was filled with fear.

"Whether you're a freak or a genius, your conspiracy is doomed to fail!" Ye Shuli sneered, the jade pendant in her hand emitting an even more dazzling light.

Upon seeing this, the men in black panicked even more and scattered in all directions.

However, Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye worked together seamlessly and quickly repelled them.

Ye Shuli stopped and looked at the stone wall in front of her.

The runes there had been fully restored, and the stone wall slowly opened, revealing a new passage.

"We don't have much time left." Ye Shuli gritted her teeth.

Jiang Ye looked up at her and held her hand tightly. "Shuli, I'm here. Don't be afraid."

Ye Shuli smiled slightly and nodded. "Let's go. We'll walk the rest of the way together."

She took a deep breath and stepped forward, with Jiang Ye following closely behind her. Together, they entered the unknown passage.

Jiang Ye felt a pang of anxiety when he saw Ye Shuli's furrowed brows.

He knew that although she seemed strong, she harbored many hidden vulnerabilities.

He gently took her hand, the warmth of his palm giving her silent comfort.

"Don't worry, Shuli, even if the sky falls, I'll hold it up." Jiang Ye's tone was relaxed, but it carried an undeniable firmness.

Ye Shuli felt the warmth of his palm, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

She looked up at him, the anxiety in her eyes gradually fading, replaced by a faint smile.

"Nice to have you."

At this moment, Detective Song walked over, his expression somewhat complicated, as if he was hesitating about something.

"Miss Ye, what about Elder Wang..."

“Detective Song, I know you're in a dilemma,” Ye Shuli interrupted him calmly. “But I think you should understand that there's only one truth. As an investigator, it's your duty. Are you going to succumb to power?”

Detective Song was stunned; he hadn't expected Ye Shuli to point out his predicament so directly.

He had expected her to blame him and make sarcastic remarks, but he was caught off guard by her calm and rationality.

“Miss Ye, I…” Detective Song opened his mouth, but didn’t know what to say.

“Detective Song, I know Elder Wang has a lot of power, but justice will ultimately prevail over evil.” Ye Shuli said firmly, “I believe you will make the right choice.”

Ye Shuli's words struck Detective Song like a thunderclap.

He was silent for a moment, then raised his head. "Miss Ye, you are right. I cannot go against my conscience."

Ye Shuli smiled slightly, a weight lifted from her heart.

She knew that Detective Song's choice was crucial, as it would directly affect the course of the case.

Suddenly, Ye Shuli's gaze fell on a stone slab at the end of the passage. It was engraved with some strange symbols that were very similar to the runes she had seen before, but also different.

"Wait a minute," Ye Shuli walked quickly to the stone slab and carefully examined the symbols on it, "This... looks like some kind of map?"

Jiang Ye also came over, looking at the symbols on the stone slab with a furrowed brow.

"This map...it looks kind of familiar?"

"I remember now!" Ye Shuli suddenly raised her head, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "This is... the entrance to the Lost City!"

"The Lost City?" Jiang Ye looked bewildered. "What kind of place is that?"

Ye Shuli did not explain, but instead took out an ancient parchment scroll from her bosom and compared it with the symbols on the stone slab.

"That's right, this is it!" Ye Shuli exclaimed excitedly. "Legend has it that the Lost City holds countless treasures and secrets, perhaps..."

Her gaze suddenly deepened. "Perhaps, we can find the final answer here."

"Then what are we waiting for?" Jiang Ye rubbed his hands together, eager to get started. "Let's set off right away!"

Ye Shuli put away the parchment scroll, took a deep breath, and said, "Wait, don't rush." ​​Her gaze fell on the depths of the passage, where it was pitch black, as if some unknown danger lurked there.

"What's wrong?" Jiang Ye noticed her unusual behavior and asked.

“I have a feeling…” Ye Shuli paused, “that someone is watching us.”

Following the map, Ye Shuli arrived at a hidden ancient ruin.

The entrance to the ruins was obscured by vines and fallen rocks, and the air was filled with an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.

"Wow, this place definitely feels like the Ancient Tomb Sect!" Jiang Ye exclaimed, fanning his nose with his hand. "This smell is intoxicating!"

Ye Shuli ignored him and carefully observed the runes at the entrance of the ruins. "Interesting, a triple defensive formation. Looks like the treasure won't be easy to get." A confident smile appeared on her lips. "However, this won't stump me."

She took a dagger from her waist and carved several special symbols on the stone wall while muttering incantations.

As the last symbol was completed, the vines and rocks at the entrance to the ruins automatically parted, revealing a passage leading underground.

The passageway was dark and damp, filled with a putrid smell that sent chills down one's spine.

Suddenly, several hideous and evil creatures sprang out of the darkness, letting out chilling roars.

"Holy crap! What the hell is that?!" Jiang Ye jumped up in fright and almost grabbed Ye Shuli's leg.

Ye Shuli reacted quickly, shoving him aside. "Stand back, don't get in my way!" A cold glint flashed in her hand as she moved like a ghost among the evil creatures, each move deadly.

"Beep beep beep!" Jiang Ye provided the voiceover, adding special effects as well. "Clang! Clang! Clang!"

Ye Shuli's attacks were swift and fierce, and the evil creatures were powerless against her, falling to the ground one after another.

"That's it? I thought it was something amazing, tch~" Ye Shuli dusted off her clothes, looking disdainful.

After passing through the passage, they arrived at a spacious underground space.

In the center of the space, a huge seal emitted a faint blue light, and the surrounding walls were covered with mysterious runes.

"Is this what you're looking for?" Jiang Ye asked, his eyes wide like saucers. "This thing looks really dangerous!"

Ye Shuli walked to the seal and carefully examined the runes on it, her brows furrowed.

"This seal... is a bit complicated, I need some time."

She reached out and touched the seal, and a powerful energy surge instantly spread throughout the entire space.

The runes on the wall began to flicker, emitting a dazzling light.

"Holy crap! Is it going to explode?" Jiang Ye was so frightened that he hid behind Ye Shuli.

Ye Shuli withdrew her hand, closed her eyes, and seemed to be sensing something.

"This seal..." She opened her eyes, a hint of doubt flashing in them, "I feel like I've seen it somewhere before..."

"Where have I seen you before?" Jiang Ye asked curiously.

Ye Shuli did not answer, but reached out and touched the seal again.

This time, her hand passed right through the seal, as if it didn't exist at all.

"What's going on?" Jiang Ye asked, looking completely bewildered.

Ye Shuli withdrew her hand, looked at her palm, and murmured to herself, "So that's how it is..." Suddenly, she raised her head and looked at Jiang Ye, "Do me a favor."