RPAGF Chapter 177 The Perilous Protection of Spiritual Objects
Chapter 177 The Perilous Protection of Spiritual Objects
Before the guardian of the spirit creature could finish speaking, Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye felt the air around them freeze, and a powerful pressure swept over them, making it hard for them to breathe.
"Holy crap! What's going on? Did this guardian eat some chewing gum? It just won't stop!" Jiang Ye couldn't help but complain, feeling like his bones were about to be crushed.
Ye Shuli frowned slightly. The guardian's strength far exceeded their expectations, and she keenly sensed that the pressure seemed even stronger than before.
"That old guy was definitely fooled by that young master of the Gu family, deliberately making things more difficult for us!" she muttered through gritted teeth, cursing the young master of the Gu family in her heart for being despicable and shameless.
The two stood outside the habitat of the spirit creature, gazing at the creature shrouded in layers of protective shields. The creature emitted a soft light, as if silently calling to them.
The surrounding trees swayed in the strong wind, rustling as if they were worried about them.
The air was filled with tension, making it almost suffocating.
Jiang Ye clenched his fists, his knuckles cracking. "Sister Li, don't be afraid, I'm here! Let's go together, I don't believe this damn guardian can stop us!" His eyes were firm, like a wolf ready to pounce, ready to charge into battle for Ye Shuli at any moment.
Just then, an annoying voice rang out, "Oh, isn't this our Miss Ye and her loyal bodyguard? What, still dreaming about obtaining a spiritual object?"
Young Master Gu appeared before them at some point, a contemptuous smile on his face and a provocative look in his eyes.
He crossed his arms over his chest, looking like he was watching a good show.
Jiang Ye was furious. He glared at the young master of the Gu family, wishing he could punch him in that smug face.
"Shut up! You have no right to speak here!"
The young master of the Gu family, however, remained unconvinced and continued, "Tsk tsk tsk, you think you can obtain a spiritual item? What a fool's dream! I advise you to give up now, lest you humiliate yourselves." His tone was flippant.
"You..." Jiang Ye was furious and was about to step forward to argue, but Ye Shuli stopped him.
Ye Shuli stared coldly at the young master of the Gu family, a sneer curling at the corner of her lips. "Young Master Gu, are you worried that your position will be in jeopardy after we obtain the spiritual treasure?"
The young master of the Gu family's expression changed slightly.
Ye Shuli ignored his excuses and turned to look at Jiang Ye, her eyes filled with determination, "Let's go!"
“Sister Li…” Jiang Ye looked at Ye Shuli, hesitating to speak.
Ye Shuli didn't say anything, but simply held his hand tightly, then walked towards the place where the spirit creatures grew without looking back...
Ye Shuli ignored the sarcastic mockery of the young master of the Gu family; she was not a naive girl who would be disturbed by a few sour words.
Her eyes were sharp as she watched the guardian's every move, trying to find a flaw in this impenetrable defense.
This guardian seems invincible, but Ye Shuli believes that every defense has its weaknesses.
She squinted, like a precise scanner, capturing every movement and every energy fluctuation of the guardian.
Time passed second by second, and the surrounding air seemed to freeze. The only sounds were the rustling of the wind through the leaves and the impatient clicking of the young master of the Gu family.
Suddenly, Ye Shuli's eyes lit up, and a subtle smile appeared on her lips.
"Found it!" she whispered, pointing to the Guardian's movement trajectory, and said to Jiang Ye, "Look, every time it changes direction, the energy pauses for a moment. That's our chance!"
Jiang Ye looked in the direction Ye Shuli pointed and indeed discovered this subtle flaw.
He couldn't help but give a thumbs up: "Sister Li, you're amazing! You were able to discover that, you're practically a human cheat code!"
The young master of the Gu family, who had been watching the show with amusement, froze instantly. He hadn't expected that Ye Shuli could actually find the guardian's weakness.
His face was gloomy, and his originally arrogant demeanor had weakened, like a wilted eggplant.
Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye exchanged a glance, seized the moment when the guardian's energy stagnated, and flew up.
Just as they were about to approach the spirit, the guardian suddenly roared, and a powerful energy wave swept over them.
"Sister Li, be careful!" Jiang Ye shouted, shielding Ye Shuli behind him and taking the full force of the guardian's attack.
He groaned, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, and staggered a few steps.
Ye Shuli was extremely anxious and quickly helped Jiang Ye up.
"Jiang Ye, how are you?" Her voice trembled, her eyes filled with heartache and self-blame.
It's all her fault. If he hadn't been helping her, Jiang Ye wouldn't have gotten hurt.
Jiang Ye forced a smile despite the pain: "Sister Li, I'm fine, it's just a minor injury..."
Ye Shuli's eyes reddened as she tightly gripped Jiang Ye's hand.
A surge of anger burned within her. She looked up at the guardian, her eyes icy cold, like a thousand years of frozen ice.
“You hurt him…” Ye Shuli quickly took out medicine and bandages from her storage bag and gently treated Jiang Ye’s wounds.
Her slender fingers brushed across Jiang Ye's skin, bringing a cool sensation.
Her eyes were full of tenderness and heartache, as if it was she herself who was hurt, not Jiang Ye.
Jiang Ye seized the opportunity to grasp Ye Shuli's hand in return. Their eyes met, and love flowed between them.
The tense atmosphere around them was eased slightly by this heartwarming scene. Even the wind seemed to soften, and the leaves rustled as if they were softly singing a love song.
"Sister Li, I'm fine, it's just a superficial injury. A man's like this, it's nothing." Jiang Ye grinned, his tone relaxed, trying to ease Ye Shuli's worries.
Ye Shuli glared at him reproachfully, "A mere superficial injury? You're bleeding! Don't be so stubborn next time, you hear me?" Although her tone was stern, she couldn't hide the tenderness in her eyes.
"Yes, my dear wife!" Jiang Ye replied with a grin, gripping Ye Shuli's hand even tighter.
The young master of the Gu family watched this scene from the side, his heart burning with jealousy.
He clenched his fists tightly, his eyes filled with a sinister light, staring at Jiang Ye like a venomous snake.
Why?
Why is it that this country bumpkin has won Ye Shuli's favor?
After treating Jiang Ye's wounds, Ye Shuli stood up and her gaze fell on the spirit guardian once again.
Instead of forcing her way in, she took out a strange metal disc and several thin metal rods from her storage bag.
"Sister Li, what are you doing? Is this some kind of cosplay performance art?" Jiang Ye looked at the thing in Ye Shuli's hand with a puzzled expression.
Ye Shuli smiled mysteriously, "You'll find out soon enough."
She inserted the metal rod into the hole in the metal disc and then gently plucked it. The metal rod made a crisp sound, and a peculiar sound wave spread outwards.
This sound wave is not an ordinary sound wave, but a special sound wave that Ye Shuli carefully modulated based on modern acoustic principles and combined with the spiritual energy characteristics of this world.
This sound wave has almost no effect on human hearing, but it can have a powerful interference effect on certain spirit beasts and spirit creatures.
The guardian spirit was clearly affected by the sound waves; its massive body began to tremble slightly, emitting low growls, and the previously stable energy barrier began to fluctuate.
The young master of the Gu family and those around him were greatly surprised; they had never seen such a peculiar attack method before.
A sense of admiration arose in some people's hearts, and their gazes toward Ye Shuli were filled with awe.
Ye Shuli's lips curled up slightly, a sly glint in her eyes. "Jiang Ye, are you ready?"
"Always ready!" Jiang Ye rubbed his hands together excitedly.
Ye Shuli took a deep breath. "Action!" Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye flew towards the spirit creature like arrows released from a bow.
The guardian let out a deafening roar, its massive body shaking violently as it tried to break free from the sonic waves.
It brandished its enormous claws, creating a gust of wind in an attempt to force the two back.
"Sister Li, hold on tight!" Jiang Ye grabbed Ye Shuli's waist and nimbly dodged the guardian's attacks, his movements as light as a nimble swallow.
Ye Shuli gripped the metal disc tightly in her hand, constantly adjusting the frequency and intensity of the sound waves to interfere with the guardian's actions.
Despite its formidable strength, the Guardian appeared somewhat clumsy under the strange sonic attack, like a giant being harassed by a swarm of mosquitoes.
The young master of the Gu family watched in stunned silence. He had thought that Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye were just making a last-ditch effort, but he never expected that they would actually find the Guardian's weakness and attack it in such an unheard-of way.
An indescribable sense of jealousy and fear rose in his heart. These two people absolutely cannot be allowed to live!
He was about to make a move when the head of the Gu family stopped him.
"Do not act rashly! This guardian is exceptionally powerful. If you make a move rashly, you will only be throwing your life away!" The Gu family patriarch's tone was stern, and his eyes carried a hint of warning.
The young master of the Gu family gritted his teeth in resentment, and could only watch helplessly as Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye got closer and closer to the spirit.
Although the guardian was affected by the sonic waves, it was, after all, a powerful being that had protected the spirit for many years, and quickly adapted to the attack.
It roared, and the energy fluctuations on its body intensified again, attempting to blast Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye away.
At the critical moment, Ye Shuli took out a palm-sized metal shield from her storage bag. The shield was covered with intricate patterns and emitted a faint silver light.
The shield swelled in the wind, instantly transforming into a massive metal wall that blocked the guardian's attack.
With a deafening roar, an energy shockwave exploded on the shield, unleashing a dazzling burst of light.
Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye were jolted back a few steps by the powerful impact, but they were not injured in any way.
"Sister Li, your shield is amazing! What kind of high-tech product is it?" Jiang Ye looked at the undamaged shield with surprise in his eyes.
"Basic stuff, don't be silly." Ye Shuli smiled faintly.
Finally, they arrived before the spirit.
The spirits emitted a soft light, as if welcoming their arrival.
Ye Shuli reached out and gently touched the spiritual object. A warm energy surged into her body, making her feel comfortable all over.
"It's done!" Ye Shuli was overjoyed. At this moment, she felt that all her efforts had been worthwhile.
However, at that moment, a chilling aura suddenly appeared behind them, and a sinister voice rang in their ears: "It seems I've arrived just in time..."