jdhmnovel Chapter 110 A Crossroads in Love
Chapter 110 A Crossroads in Love
Ye Shuli followed behind Young Master Su, her steps slightly heavy. Her heart was filled with doubt and unease; she didn't know what Young Master Su wanted to say to her. Young Master Su, however, walked briskly and quickly led her to the ancient banyan tree.
Ye Shuli followed Young Master Su to an ancient banyan tree. The dappled sunlight filtered through the leaves and fell on Young Master Su's face, adding a touch of mystery to him.
He looked at Ye Shuli with deep affection, his eyes sparkling like stars.
“Miss Ye,” Young Master Su’s gentle voice rang out, like a clear spring flowing, “Perhaps it is a bit abrupt, but there are some things I have always wanted to say to you.” He paused, as if organizing his thoughts, “From the first time I saw you, I was deeply attracted to you. Your appearance and your temperament are unforgettable.”
Young Master Su continued, "Seeing you bravely face danger and cleverly resolve crises in the ruins, I am even more impressed by your wisdom and courage. You are like a dazzling pearl, illuminating every corner of my life." As he spoke, his eyes revealed deep affection, as if they could melt Ye Shuli's heart.
Ye Shuli felt a mix of emotions as she listened to Young Master Su's confession.
She never imagined that this gentle and refined young man would harbor such deep feelings for her.
The air around them seemed to freeze, creating a slightly awkward and oppressive atmosphere.
She fidgeted with her loose hair, unsure how to respond.
Meanwhile, Jiang Ye, who was in the distance, was like an ant on a hot pan, pacing around anxiously.
He stared intently at Ye Shuli and Young Master Su, his fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white, wishing he could rush over immediately and pull Ye Shuli back to his side.
But he was afraid that his impulsiveness would anger Ye Shuli, so he could only suppress his inner torment and wait anxiously.
"Lili, you must wait for me!" Jiang Ye cried out in his heart.
He felt as if his heart was being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, making it difficult to breathe.
Young Master Su continued to express his feelings, reaching out to touch Ye Shuli's hand, but she subtly avoided it.
“Young Master Su,” Ye Shuli’s clear voice interrupted Young Master Su’s long-awaited words of love, carrying a hint of barely perceptible coolness, “You are a very good person, but I’m sorry, my heart already belongs to someone else.”
The smile on Young Master Su's face froze instantly, as if he were frozen in ice, and his face turned pale.
He couldn't believe his ears; his heartfelt confession had been met with such a resolute rejection.
"Miss Ye, what... what did you say?" His voice trembled, filled with disbelief.
"I said, Jiang Ye is already in my heart." Ye Shuli said firmly, looking directly into Su Gongzi's eyes without flinching, as if declaring her ownership.
She's not the type to drag things out; if she doesn't like something, she'll refuse decisively to avoid wasting each other's time.
Young Master Su swayed, as if struck by lightning.
He tried to persuade her: "Miss Ye, please reconsider. Jiang Ye, he..."
"Don't even think about it," Ye Shuli interrupted him. "In the ruins, Jiang Ye and I went through life and death together many times. The bond between us can't be easily replaced. You're great, and you deserve someone better, but that person isn't me."
Ye Shuli's words were like knives, piercing Su Gongzi's heart.
Looking into Ye Shuli's determined eyes, he knew that no matter how hard he tried, it would be in vain.
He turned and left dejectedly, his back view appearing bleak and lonely, like a defeated rooster, hanging its head in dejection.
Jiang Ye, who had been watching from afar, waved his fist excitedly as he watched Young Master Su leave, wishing he could set off firecrackers to celebrate.
His mouth was practically stretched to his ears in a wide grin, and everyone around him could feel his barely contained joy, as if pink bubbles were filling the air.
He jogged over to Ye Shuli's side and rubbed against her like a large dog.
"Lili, I knew you were the best!" Jiang Ye said excitedly, reaching out to take Ye Shuli's hand, but then pulled back as if he had been electrocuted, scratched his head, and chuckled foolishly.
Seeing Jiang Ye's silly expression, Ye Shuli couldn't help but laugh out loud. She reached out and ruffled his hair, saying, "Alright, stop grinning like an idiot. We still have important things to do."
Jiang Ye immediately suppressed his smile and said seriously, "Lili, you're right! Let's find the others and discuss our next plan."
Ye Shuli nodded, preparing to leave with Jiang Ye, when suddenly...
A gust of cold wind swept in, rustling the leaves.
"Who?!" Jiang Ye looked around alertly and shouted sharply.
The sky suddenly darkened, as if someone had spilled ink, and the thick darkness instantly swallowed the light.
A powerful, malevolent aura, like a menacing monster, rushed towards them, making it hard for everyone to breathe.
"Whoosh~ The fresh offerings are here!" A shrill, piercing voice shattered the silence, sending chills down one's spine.
A mysterious figure appeared out of nowhere, shrouded in a black robe, obscuring his face except for a pair of eyes that gleamed with an eerie green light, like a venomous snake lurking in the darkness, sending chills down one's spine.
He was surrounded by powerful spiritual energy fluctuations, like surging tides, wave after wave crashing against the surrounding air, creating an oppressive atmosphere.
"Hand over all the treasures you obtained in the ruins, and I might consider giving you a quick death!" The black-robed man's voice was hoarse, like two rusty pieces of iron rubbing together, harsh and unpleasant to hear.
The people around immediately tensed up, gripping their weapons tightly as if facing a formidable enemy.
Although they didn't know the origin of the man in black robes, they could tell from the powerful aura emanating from him that he was definitely not someone to be trifled with.
The air was filled with tension, like a taut string that could break at any time.
"You? You think you're worthy!" Jiang Ye curled his lip in disdain. Although the other party was powerful, he wasn't easily intimidated.
Upon hearing this, the man in black robes' eerie green eyes flashed with a cold light. "You ignorant fool!" Before he finished speaking, he appeared in front of Jiang Ye like a ghost and struck him in the chest with a palm.
Caught off guard, Jiang Ye was struck by the palm and sent flying backward, crashing heavily to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
"Jiang Ye!" Ye Shuli exclaimed, rushing to Jiang Ye's side and helping him up. "Are you alright?"
"Cough cough... It's nothing, I won't die." Jiang Ye wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, struggled to stand up, and his eyes burned with raging anger.
The man in black sneered, "Overestimating yourself!" With that, he launched another attack on Ye Shuli, his speed as fast as lightning.
Ye Shuli dared not take the attack head-on and could only dodge it.
The black-robed man's attacks were all deadly, and Ye Shuli was in grave danger, but she did not panic. While dodging, she thought of a way to deal with the situation.
Her brain was working at lightning speed, like a high-speed CPU, analyzing the black-robed man's attack methods and weaknesses.
"Lili, be careful!" Jiang Ye called out weakly, his eyes filled with worry.
Ye Shuli gritted her teeth, her eyes resolute. "Don't worry, I won't lose!" Suddenly, her array diagram revealed a defensive array called "Starry Sky." Although incomplete, the key array points and arrangement methods were clearly visible.
This formation cleverly utilizes the surrounding trees and rocks as its base, drawing upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to form a powerful defensive barrier.
Just do it!
Ye Shuli quickly took out several spirit stones from her spatial ring and, following the instructions of the array diagram, placed them on the surrounding trees and rocks.
She chanted incantations, her fingers rapidly forming hand seals. Beams of pale blue light shot from her fingertips, connecting the spirit stone with the surrounding trees and rocks, forming a complex pattern.
"What nonsense! Trivial tricks!" The man in black robes sneered and launched another attack.
However, when his attack touched the pale blue light, it was as if he had hit an invisible wall and was bounced back.
"Holy crap! That's awesome!" Jiang Ye was dumbfounded and couldn't help but swear.
The people around were amazed and discussed Ye Shuli's amazing methods.
Taking this opportunity, Ye Shuli helped Jiang Ye up and fed him a healing pill.
Jiang Ye also regained some strength and rekindled his fighting spirit, eager to fight alongside Ye Shuli.
"A mere trick? You underestimate the power of modern technology!" Ye Shuli smiled confidently, her eyes gleaming with wisdom.
The man in black robes did not panic when he saw his attack blocked; instead, he revealed a strange smile.
He slowly raised his hands, forming a strange hand seal.
The surrounding darkness intensified, as if something terrifying was about to descend.
"Is that all you've got? Looks like we'll have to bring out the real deal today..." The black-robed man's sinister voice echoed in the air, sending chills down everyone's spines.