Transmigrating to win the heart of a beautiful snake

Chapter 22 The Bizarre Adventure of the Upgrade System

Chapter Twenty-Two: The Bizarre Adventure of Upgrading the Mischievous System

After leaving the hot spring, Liu Yu, Bai Suzhen, and Xiaoqing continued their adventures in the martial arts world. One day, they arrived at a mysterious valley.

A thick fog filled the valley, like a heavy white curtain, completely enveloping the entire valley and obscuring the path ahead. Looking at the fog-shrouded valley, Liu Yu muttered to himself, "This place looks eerie. Is there any danger? It feels so sinister and terrifying, it's giving me the creeps."

Bai Suzhen seemed to see through his thoughts and gently comforted him, "Liu Lang, don't be afraid. With Xiaoqing and me here, we will definitely protect you." Her voice was soft yet firm, like the warm sun in spring, bringing Liu Yu a sense of warmth and reassurance.

Xiaoqing said nonchalantly, "Brother-in-law, if you're scared, just hide behind me. My kung fu skills are no joke; no demons or monsters can get close to you!" She put her hands on her hips, looking fearless.

Liu Yu puffed out her chest and said bravely, "I'm not afraid at all! I'm the great hero who will protect you!"

Just then, a voice suddenly rang in Liu Yu's mind: "Congratulations, host, you have triggered a new mission in the Upgrade Mischief System—find the immortal herb in the Mysterious Valley." This sudden voice startled Liu Yu, and he couldn't help but exclaim, "What the hell?"

Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing were puzzled by his sudden shout, and both turned around to look at him with questioning eyes.

Liu Yu quickly covered up his embarrassment and explained, "Hehe, it's nothing, it's nothing. I just suddenly thought of something fun."

The three cautiously ventured deeper into the valley, each step filled with vigilance. The surroundings were so quiet that only their footsteps and breathing could be heard. Suddenly, a gigantic spider leaped down from a tree, blocking their path. The spider was enormous, its long, hairy legs sending chills down one's spine, and its eyes gleamed with an eerie light.

The spider bared its fangs and said, "This road is mine, this tree is mine, if you want to pass, leave your toll!" Its voice was sharp and piercing, as if it could penetrate one's eardrums.

Liu Yu couldn't help but laugh, her laughter sounding particularly abrupt in the silent valley: "You spider can even say such clichéd lines, it's hilarious! Do you think you're some kind of bandit king?"

Enraged by Liu Yu's mockery, the spider roared, "You dare laugh at me? I'll eat you alive!" With that, it opened its gaping maw, revealing sharp fangs, and lunged at Liu Yu.

Seeing this, Bai Suzhen quickly cast a spell, and a beam of light shot out from her hand, ready to deal with the spider.

Liu Yu stopped her, saying confidently, "Wife, let me try out my new skill. Maybe I can easily deal with this ugly monster."

Liu Yu closed his eyes and silently recited the incantation given by the system. Instantly, a strange light shone from his body, like dazzling stars illuminating the surrounding dark corners. Then, a powerful force shot out from his hand, striking the spider like lightning. The spider was stunned by this force, its eight long legs flailing wildly in the air.

As the spider ran away, it cried out, "Oh dear, I messed with the wrong person! You wait, I'll be back!" Its voice was full of fear and panic.

Xiaoqing laughed so hard she couldn't stand up straight, clutching her stomach and saying, "Brother-in-law, your skill is amazing! It's truly an eye-opener!"

Liu Yu proudly raised his head and said with a smile, "Of course! Don't you know who I am? I'm Liu Yu, the one with the Super Mischievous System!"

They continued onward, the mist in the valley growing thicker and thicker, as if threatening to engulf them. Finally, they found the location of the immortal herb. However, a powerful barrier surrounded the herb, radiating a mysterious light that prevented them from approaching.

Liu Yu scratched his head, looking troubled, and said, "What should we do? This barrier looks indestructible."

The system's voice sounded again: "Host, use the power of mischief to break the barrier."

Liu Yu looked bewildered and muttered to himself, "The power of mischief? How do I use it? System, could you explain it more clearly?"

Just as he was pondering, Bai Suzhen said, "Liu Lang, why don't we think of a solution together? Perhaps we can pool our wisdom and find the key to a breakthrough."

Liu Yu's eyes lit up, and she exclaimed excitedly, "I've got it! I'll tell this barrier a joke, and maybe it'll break. Haha, I'm a genius!"

Xiaoqing stared incredulously, her eyes wide, and said, "Brother-in-law, your idea is so bizarre. Will it even work?"

Ignoring everything else, Liu Yu cleared her throat and began telling a joke: "One day, a crab went out and accidentally bumped into a loach. The loach angrily said, 'Are you blind?!' The crab replied, 'No, I'm a crab.'"

Unexpectedly, the barrier did indeed tremble slightly.

Liu Yu was overjoyed and exclaimed excitedly, "It works! Keep going!"

He told several more jokes, each one making everyone laugh. Under his barrage of jokes, the barrier finally succumbed and shattered.

They successfully obtained the magic herb. The magic herb emitted a strange light and had a wonderful fragrance.

Just then, a mysterious figure appeared; it was the centipede demon, the elder brother of the toad demon. The centipede demon had a long, slender body, its carapace gleaming with a cold light, and its eyes shone with a fierce glint.

The centipede demon said viciously, "You dare to hurt my little brother? Prepare to die! Today is your day of reckoning!"

Looking at the centipede demon's ferocious appearance, Liu Yu was not afraid at all. Instead, she laughed and said, "Oh, you look really unique! You look like a walking shoelace."

Enraged by Liu Yu's words, the centipede demon roared and charged forward with lightning speed.

Liu Yu used the system skill again, his hands waving and radiating light. He engaged in a fierce battle with the centipede demon.

With the help of Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing, Bai Suzhen's water magic surged towards the centipede demon like a raging river, while Xiaoqing's swordsmanship was as fierce as a storm. Liu Yu finally defeated the centipede demon, forcing it to flee in disarray.

A system notification sounded: "Congratulations, host, for completing the mission and receiving an upgrade reward."

Liu Yu jumped up excitedly, cheering, "That's awesome! Now I'm stronger again, let's see who dares to cause trouble for us!"

Carrying the magical herb, the three of them continued their journey into the unknown, chatting and laughing.