latelenovela Chapter 113 Intrigue and Hidden Dangers
Chapter 113 Intrigue and Hidden Dangers
Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye had no time to appreciate this bizarre scene. They knew that the sudden appearance of these two was definitely not a good thing, and might even bring bigger trouble, so they kept a wary eye on the Flower Fairy and the White-Browed Old Taoist, ready to deal with any unexpected situation.
Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye were alarmed when they saw the Flower Fairy and the White-Browed Taoist suddenly appear.
What is this about?
They were fighting to the death just moments ago, and now two bystanders have appeared?
Ye Shuli secretly complained that the fantasy world was even more exciting than the entertainment industry, with gossip flowing seamlessly from one place to another.
The flower fairy stood in front of them with a righteous and awe-inspiring expression, looking just like a little fairy protecting justice, but this sense of justice came out of nowhere.
"Who are you people? How dare you commit such atrocities near this small town!" she demanded sharply, as if she had witnessed Jiang Ye and Ye Shuli's "crimes" firsthand.
Jiang Ye was completely bewildered; this script was wrong!
"Wait, fairy sister, things aren't what you think! We're..."
"Shut up!" The Flower Fairy ignored all explanations, her face flushed red. "Although the evil alchemist has committed many evils, his crimes do not warrant death. Your disregard for human life is simply unforgivable!"
"Huh?" Jiang Ye almost had a back injury from this bizarre logic. Could this girl be love-struck and being manipulated by the evil alchemist?
"Fairy Sister, please let me explain. That old bastard concocted forbidden medicines, harming countless lives..."
"Nonsense!" The Flower Fairy's eyebrows shot up, her eyes wide with anger. "Do you think you can get away with just a made-up story? Today, I will bring you to justice!"
Ye Shuli observed silently from the side. This flower fairy's combat power was average, but she had the advantage of a loud voice and a resolute attitude. Anyone who didn't know better would think she was some kind of righteous messenger.
The old Taoist priest with white eyebrows stood aside, stroking his beard, with an expression of watching a good show.
“Miss, you’ve mistaken me for someone else,” Ye Shuli said, her tone cold. “We have nothing to do with this matter.”
"Hmph, still trying to deny it?" The Flower Fairy sneered, her spiritual energy surging in her hands. "Today, you won't be able to escape!"
"Tsk tsk tsk, little girl, you've got such a temper, be careful you don't get wrinkles." Jiang Ye added slyly, successfully drawing away the Flower Fairy's hatred.
The Flower Fairy roared, and the spiritual power in her hand transformed into a pink light, heading straight for Jiang Ye.
Jiang Ye dodged, not forgetting to complain, "Wow, fairy sister, you're so ruthless, aren't you afraid you'll never get married?"
Ye Shuli sighed, thinking, "This guy really knows how to bring up the most sensitive topics."
"Prepare to die!" The Flower Fairy was completely enraged, and her moves became even more ferocious.
The white-browed old Taoist priest spoke up in a sinister tone, "Flower Fairy, don't waste words with them, finish this quickly!"
"Understood!" the Flower Fairy replied, and her attack intensified.
Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye stood back to back, warily preparing to be attacked from both sides by the Flower Fairy and the White-Browed Taoist.
"Looks like today's going to be a tough battle..." Ye Shuli said in a low voice.
"What are you afraid of? I'm here!" Jiang Ye grinned, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. "Perfect, I also want to try out my new move!"
The white-browed Taoist priest sneered, "Overestimating yourself!" With that, he waved his whisk, and a powerful surge of spiritual energy swept over...
Ye Shuli looked at the furious Flower Fairy and chuckled inwardly. This little girl was clearly being used as a pawn by the White-Browed Old Daoist.
A love-struck, saintly personality—definitely a tool-like setup.
Rather than confronting them head-on, it's better to outsmart them.
"Fairy sister, calm down." Ye Shuli's tone was gentle, like a caring older sister. "Look at you, with your fair skin, beautiful appearance, and ethereal temperament. Why get angry over someone who has nothing to do with you? Getting angry will cause wrinkles, and you won't look good then."
The Flower Fairy paused in her attack, subconsciously touching her face. The surrounding onlookers began to whisper among themselves, with someone saying quietly, "That girl is right, the Flower Fairy has nothing to do with the Evil Alchemist..."
"Exactly, it's not worth offending people for him..."
Hearing the surrounding discussions, the Flower Fairy wavered even more, and her gaze towards Ye Shuli softened.
"But...he..."
"What do you mean, 'him'? He's an old poisoner who concocts forbidden drugs. Everyone should kill him. Why waste your time on him?" Ye Shuli pressed on while the iron was hot. "Instead of wasting time here, you should go back and take care of your skin. Maybe you'll even meet your true love."
The flower fairy's cheeks flushed slightly, and her eyes darted around; she was clearly beginning to waver.
Seeing this, the old Taoist priest with white eyebrows cursed inwardly as a "fool," his anger surging. This flower fairy was truly more trouble than she was worth!
"Flower Fairy, what are you still hesitating for? Hurry up and make your move!" the white-browed old Taoist priest shouted sternly.
The flower fairy was startled awake by the reprimand. She bit her lip and finally put down the spiritual power in her hand.
"I...I'll think about it some more..."
The old Taoist priest with white eyebrows was so angry that his beard stood on end. It was outrageous that he had failed at such a crucial moment!
He no longer relied on the Flower Fairy and decided to take matters into his own hands.
"Since you refuse to listen to reason and are forced to drink the penalty cup, then don't blame me for being impolite!" The white-browed old Taoist smiled sinisterly, and with a flick of his whisk, streaks of black light shot towards Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye like venomous snakes.
Jiang Ye's expression changed; this old guy was indeed cunning!
He quickly shielded Ye Shuli behind him, his spiritual energy surging to form a barrier against the attack of the black light.
"Bang bang bang!" The black light kept hitting the barrier, making muffled sounds.
Jiang Ye felt his spiritual energy being rapidly depleted; this old guy's attack was simply too powerful!
"Jiang Ye, be careful!" Ye Shuli shouted anxiously.
Jiang Ye gritted his teeth and persevered, fine beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.
He felt his body growing heavier and heavier, and his spiritual energy was almost depleted...
With a deafening boom, the barrier finally shattered, and black rays of light shot towards Jiang Ye like arrows...
"Jiang Ye!" Ye Shuli exclaimed, reaching out to grab Jiang Ye...
"It's too late..." Jiang Ye gave a bitter smile and closed his eyes...
At the critical moment, a brilliant idea flashed in Ye Shuli's mind!
The physics knowledge I learned in high school came in handy instantly!
Isn't the trajectory of this black ray of light a parabolic motion?
Speed, angle, gravity...
After a quick mental calculation, the solution was found!
"Jiang Ye, to the left! Three steps!" Ye Shuli suddenly grabbed Jiang Ye's arm, and the two of them nimbly took three steps to the left as if dancing.
The black beam of light grazed past their clothes and struck a large tree behind them, instantly blasting it into dust.
"Holy crap! That was so exciting!" Jiang Ye was still in shock, but then his eyes lit up with excitement. "Lili, you're amazing!"
Ye Shuli didn't have time to respond to his praise. Taking advantage of the moment when the old Taoist with white eyebrows was stunned, she quickly pulled out a specially made throwing knife from her waist. This was a modified version of modern hidden weapons, extremely sharp and coated with a special anesthetic.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!" Three flying knives flew straight toward the white-browed old Taoist with a whooshing sound.
The old Taoist with white eyebrows clearly hadn't expected Ye Shuli to have this trick up her sleeve, and in his haste, he could only wave his whisk to defend himself.
"Clang, clang, clang!" The throwing knife collided with the whisk, making a crisp sound.
Although the old Taoist with white eyebrows blocked two flying knives, one of them still grazed his arm.
"Hiss—" The white-browed Taoist priest gasped as the anesthetic in his arm took effect quickly, and he lost all feeling in his entire arm.
"Old man, now it's our turn!" Jiang Ye seized the opportunity, rushed forward, and punched the white-browed old Taoist in the chest.
"Pfft—" The white-browed Taoist priest spat out a mouthful of blood, flew backward in a sorry state, and crashed to the ground, unable to get up for a long time.
Ye Shuli walked to Jiang Ye's side, and the two smiled at each other, everything understood without words.
Jiang Ye held Ye Shuli's hand tightly, his eyes filled with deep affection: "Lili, I'm so glad I have you."
Ye Shuli leaned against Jiang Ye, feeling the strength emanating from him, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.
In this dangerous fantasy world, it's so good to have him by my side.
The two stood side by side, gazing at the gloomy-faced young master Lin in the distance...
Young Master Lin's face was so gloomy it could drip water. He never expected that his carefully planned scheme would be ruined by these two!
storm?
He doesn't have the time to play with them right now.
He gave a cold laugh, his fingertips silently forming a hand seal, and a colorless and odorless gas spread out silently, merging into the surrounding air.
This is a special kind of deceptive aura that can subtly influence a person's emotions, making them unconsciously develop hostility towards a specific target.
The cultivators who were initially just watching and observing gradually turned hostile.
Their gazes toward Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye were no longer filled with curiosity or surprise, but with hostility and vigilance.
"These two people don't look like good people..."
"Exactly, acting suspiciously, they're definitely up to no good!"
"While evil alchemists are no good, these two aren't exactly benevolent either!"
The whispers grew louder and louder, gradually escalating into denunciations and insults.
"Who are you people? Why are you acting so suspiciously?"
"Are you trying to take advantage of the situation?"
"Tell me quickly, what are you plotting!"
Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye were completely bewildered; the change in tone was too sudden!
They were fine just a moment ago, how did they suddenly become public enemy number one?
"Wait, everyone calm down, we didn't do anything!" Jiang Ye tried to explain, but all he got in return was more doubt and abuse.
"Stop trying to deny it! You clearly have ulterior motives!"
"Don't let them get away! Catch them!"
The crowd began to stir, and some radical cultivators were already rubbing their hands together, ready to make a move.
Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye exchanged a glance, both seeing shock and confusion in each other's eyes.
What exactly is going on?
At the same time, a slight tremor came from inside the evil alchemist's residence.
The evil alchemist suddenly opened his eyes.
"What's going on outside?" he muttered to himself, got up and walked to the window, looking out at the noisy crowd.
"Interesting, this is getting more and more interesting..." A strange smile curled at the corner of his lips.
Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye were surrounded by more and more cultivators, whose hostile gazes were like sharp swords piercing them.
"What do we do now?" Jiang Ye asked in a low voice, his tone tinged with anxiety.
Ye Shuli took a deep breath, her eyes resolute: "Let's take it one step at a time..."