I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 197 He Yuzhi and Yu Youhan's Late-Night Talk
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Chen Mo was stunned for a moment.

He thought the Daoist Master would force him and Ling Ningzhi to separate, but he never expected that the Daoist Master would take him as a disciple.
"Have you been drinking fake alcohol?" Chen Mo asked cautiously. "Otherwise, why would you start talking nonsense?"

"..."

Ji Hongxiu frowned and said, "I am serious. If you want to be with Qingxuan, you must become a disciple of Tian Shu Pavilion."

This was not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but a well-thought-out one.

First, Chen Mo can help her suppress the Dao patterns, but it's not a long-term solution to always do it secretly.

If we can take Chen Mo under our wing, we can openly and legitimately interact with him under the guise of imparting knowledge and skills—who says you can't cultivate in bed?

As long as she can counteract the malice of Heaven and buy herself enough time, with her talent and comprehension, she will surely be able to make further progress and break through the source barrier in no time!

Second.

Now, Ling Ningzhi is deeply in love with Chen Mo, and her Daoist heart is clouded and no longer clear.

It may not be obvious now, but if Chen Mo betrays her in the future, her Dao heart will be shattered and her path to immortality will be completely severed!
This is the difference between being deeply in love and being oblivious to love.

Heaven is impartial and ruthless, treating everyone fairly, but the human heart is unpredictable and full of unstable factors.

But it's too late to say anything now. Love is like a festering sore; once planted, it's hard to get rid of.

All Ji Hongxiu could do was keep a close eye on Chen Mo and try her best to prevent any unexpected changes from happening!

"This guy is slippery and fickle. Qingxuan will definitely suffer if she's with him. We have to keep an eye on him!"

"Don't let his current tough stance fool you. Once he becomes my disciple and practices the Daoist arts of the Heavenly Pivot Pavilion, he will naturally respect me as if I were a god!"

After discovering that Ling Ningzhi had lost her virginity, Ji Hongxiu became even more determined in her heart.

She's determined to take this apprentice as her!
Chen Mo was a little confused when he saw that she didn't seem to be joking. What was this crazy woman up to?
"If I remember correctly, Tian Shu Pavilion is a sect for female cultivators, right?"

"It used to be, but not anymore."

"..."

There are actually no such provisions in the ancestral precepts of Tian Shu Pavilion.

However, the Daoist Master himself had a strong aversion to men, and in addition, the sect promoted the path of forgetting emotions. In order to prevent his disciples from being affected by romantic feelings and to allow them to focus on cultivation, he simply stopped recruiting any male disciples.

Over time, it became known as a sect of female cultivators.

But those are rules set by Ji Baixiu, what does it have to do with me, Ji Hongxiu?

"You are a practitioner of both Daoist and martial arts, and your body contains Daoist power, so you are fully capable of cultivating the methods of my sect."

"I'm not just saying this for show. Once you become my disciple, I will teach you everything I know without holding back. The methods of the Heavenly Pivot Pavilion are far beyond your imagination. These are things that Yu Youhan cannot teach you."

"and……"

Ji Hongxiu narrowed her willow-leaf eyes slightly, her voice carrying a hint of seduction: "That way, you can be with Qingxuan openly and legitimately."

Chen Mo remained silent.

Admittedly, the Daoist's proposal was very tempting.

As a sacred sect, Tian Shu Pavilion has a history spanning thousands of years, and its accumulated foundation is exaggerated beyond imagination.

Putting everything else aside, just the lightning technique that Ling Ningzhi previously demonstrated—if one could master it, their strength would definitely see a leap forward!
But there's no such thing as a free lunch.

The Daoist Master's offer of such generous terms must have a hidden agenda...

"After saying all this, what do you want me to give in return?" Chen Mo asked directly.

Ji Hongxiu smiled and said, "I don't have any special requirements. Just sleep with me a few times a month, that's enough."

"..."

Chen Mo's lips twitched slightly.

Does she really think I'm a must-see attraction? This woman is definitely up to no good!

"Don't worry, I have no intention of doing anything to you. It's just to suppress the Dao patterns..."

Ji Hongxiu paused for a moment, then continued, "You can think about it carefully. Anyway, this matter will only benefit you."

"No need to consider it anymore," Chen Mo said decisively. "I refuse."

Ji Hongxiu frowned, puzzled, and asked, "Don't you want to be with Qingxuan?"

Chen Mo shook his head and said, "I will never be separated from Zhi'er, and even if you are a Dao Venerable, you cannot stop me."

Ji Hongxiu's face darkened, and she sneered, "Heh, not strong at all, but big-mouthed. I'll take Qingxuan back to the sect and prevent the two of you from seeing each other. What can you do about it?"

“Unless you kill me now, one day I will definitely reach the Supreme Realm, and that day will not be too late. At that time, I will personally go to Fuyun Mountain to bring Zhi’er back.” Chen Mo’s tone was calm, as if he were stating a fact.

This is not a baseless claim.

He only took a few months to break through from the sixth rank to the fourth rank, and he is fully confident that he can reach the first rank within five years!
"I believe the conditions I have offered are already generous enough. What is your reason for refusing? Are you worried that Yu Youhan will punish you if he finds out?" Ji Hongxiu asked in a deep voice.

Chen Mo said frankly, "If I were to become your disciple, although the Empress would be very angry, she would probably have no choice but to accept it in the end."

Ji Hongxiu was even more puzzled, "Then why are you still unwilling?"

Chen Mo said calmly, "Your Majesty always tolerates me without limits, but everyone has a heart. She also has times when she feels wronged and upset. I don't want to see her sad and upset."

The Daoist Master is a man of deep thoughts and cunning, and he is also a mortal enemy of the Empress.

He and the Empress are bound by a red ribbon, sharing weal and woe. If the Daoist Master were to exploit this, it could very well become a weapon against the Empress… How is this any different from betrayal?
"Zhi'er, I'm sorry, wait for me."

Looking at Ling Ningzhi's beautiful sleeping face, Chen Mo's eyes softened, and he reached out to gently stroke her hair.

Then he stood up and straightened his clothes.

"Are you going to kill me or not? If not, I'm leaving."

"..."

Ji Hongxiu's head throbbed with pain.

I've tried everything, good or bad, but this guy is still completely unmoved.

He's usually glib and smooth-talking, with flexible boundaries, but when it comes to Yu Youhan, he's as stubborn and unyielding as a rock in a latrine...

Seeing that she remained silent, Chen Mo stopped talking and turned to leave.

However, just as he reached the door, a sudden suction force came from behind him, pulling him back onto the bed.

"What are you doing?" Chen Mo asked, bewildered.

Ji Hongxiu crossed her arms, snorted coldly, and said, "I've given you plenty of face, and you still don't know what's good for you... Whether you like it or not, I'm going to sleep with you tonight!"

"..."

Chen Mo's voice cracked: "Don't do anything rash, Zhi'er is still here!"

"It's okay, she's already asleep anyway, she won't know anything."

Ji Hongxiu's voice trembled slightly, as if she was trying hard to hold back something.

When I brought Chen Mo back just now, the Dao patterns had already flared up. After barely holding on for so long, his soul was already showing signs of instability under the burning of karmic fire.

"We'll talk about becoming an apprentice later; for now, let's get through this hurdle first."

Ji Hongxiu pressed her fingertips on acupoints, sealing Chen Mo's Qi Sea, and then lay down beside him.

After a moment, feeling that the effect was not as ideal as before, he thought for a moment, then raised his hand and snapped his fingers.

chap——

A soft sound.

Chen Mo's black robe, along with his undergarments, turned to ashes.

He was shirtless, revealing his strong chest and neatly arranged abdominal muscles. The clearly defined muscle contours resembled a marble sculpture, creating an indescribable and powerful visual impact.

She wore a short trousers on her lower body, which covered her private parts.

Ji Hongxiu reached out and unbuttoned her clothes.

Noticing Chen Mo's blank stare, her cheeks flushed slightly, but her movements did not falter at all.

As the red Taoist robe slipped down, it revealed her fair and rounded shoulders and arms as smooth as snow lotus roots.

Two thin straps hung on her shoulders, and the white bodice embroidered with ink-wash cloud patterns accentuated her graceful curves. Her back was as smooth as jade, and from the side, one could vaguely see a snowy curve.

Her long, slender legs had smooth lines, like meticulously polished ivory, and the intricate patterns on the inner thighs radiated a scarlet glow.

Ji Hongxiu pulled Chen Mo's arm over and placed it under his neck.

She curled up in his arms, skin to skin, and could clearly feel the delicate, moist touch.

"Yes, I feel much better this time."

Ji Hongxiu's brows relaxed, and she let out a satisfied sigh.

Under the cover of the dragon's aura, the karmic fire that was burning the soul gradually died down, and a cool aura lingered in the mind.

A wave of weariness washed over me.

After all, the effort to resist the Dao patterns had been too great.

Chen Mo said helplessly, "Haven't you learned your lesson from last time? If the Empress finds out, I'm afraid you won't get away with it either."

Ji Hongxiu lowered her eyelids and said in a lazy voice, "This time I set up a triple formation and used the Book of Escape Techniques to shield the secrets of heaven. Yu Youhan will definitely not be able to find this place."

"But……"

Chen Mo wanted to say something more, but Ji Hongxiu mumbled softly, "Go to sleep first, I'm so sleepy..."

Then there was silence.

Her breathing was even, as if she had fallen into a deep sleep.

Chen Mo was bound by the Daoist magic at this moment and could only stare blankly without moving.

"What kind of mess have I made..."

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……

Heavenly Capital City, Cold Cloud Palace.

The palace lanterns hung high, illuminating the halls as if it were daytime.

Yu Youhan leaned back on the chaise lounge, her long legs crossed, her toes resting on the brocade carpet with auspicious patterns, like tender pink lotus tips just beginning to bloom.

Below, He Yuzhi sat upright with a serious expression.

They thought the Empress would at most send her to the city, but unexpectedly she was taken directly back to the palace...

Is there something you need to tell me?
"Madam Chen, please have some tea."

Xu Qingyi held the teapot and filled the teacups on the small table next to her. The rich aroma was refreshing.

"Thank you for your trouble, Director Xu," He Yuzhi nodded.

"It's alright, these are newly arrived Tianshan purple bamboo shoots. Madam, you can try them and see if they suit your taste," Xu Qingyi said with a smile.

He Yuzhi looked somewhat puzzled.

In the past, when Xu Sizheng entered the palace, he always had a cold and aloof demeanor that kept people at arm's length, but now he seems to have become a completely different person...

"Qingyi, you may leave now," Yu Youhan said. "Yes."

Xu Qingyi bowed and withdrew.

Seeing He Yuzhi's cautious demeanor, Yu Youhan said softly, "Don't be nervous. I have no other intentions. I just want to have a chat with you."

"chat?"

He Yuzhi blinked.

The two are of vastly different social statuses and have worlds apart strengths, so what could they possibly have to talk about?

But since the Empress has said so, we can't let things fall flat...

"Ahem, has Your Majesty eaten dinner?"

"I am practicing fasting."

"..."

The atmosphere was quiet, but slightly awkward.

At this moment, He Yuzhi noticed a faint glow on the instep of the Empress's foot.

Surprisingly, she wasn't barefoot; instead, she was wearing a pair of glossy, flesh-colored stockings.

He Yuzhi's eyes lit up, and she said, "Your Majesty, those stockings on your legs must be from Jinxiufang, right? I often buy clothes from that shop."

After saying that, she picked up her teacup, took a sip, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

We finally managed to start a conversation and find common ground!
It seems that even someone as powerful as the Empress still enjoys beautiful clothes!

Yu Youhan shook her head and said, "I have never been to Jinxiufang. These stockings were given to me by Chen Mo."

"puff!"

He Yuzhi spat out a mouthful of tea.

His cheeks turned bright red, and he suddenly started coughing violently.

"Ahem, I have been rude, Your Majesty, please forgive me..."

"It doesn't matter."

Yu Youhan raised her hand and waved it, and the water stains disappeared.

After calming down, He Yuzhi swallowed hard and said with difficulty, "Your Majesty just said that this stocking was a gift from Mo'er to Your Majesty?"

“That’s right, he gave me quite a lot, this is just one of them.” Yu Youhan tilted her head and said, “If I remember correctly, all the clothes sold at the Jinxiufang you mentioned were designed by Chen Mo.”

"Oh right, he seems to have another alias, something like Whip-Clothing Hero..."

"You didn't know about this?"

???

He Yuzhi's expression was blank, her face full of question marks.

The Empress would never joke about something like this.

She was a loyal customer of Jinxiufang, spending at least several thousand taels of silver on the clothes, not only for herself but also as gifts.

As a result, all those clothes that swept the city—cutout tube tops, open-chest stockings, thongs, lace bodysuits—were designed by her son.
The Whip Prince, revered as the "true god of the ladies' quarters" by the entire social circle, is none other than Chen Mo?!
What is that kid doing behind her back all day?!

Designing these shameful little garments is one thing, but daring to send them to the Empress? Isn't this like stealing offerings from the King of Hell's table and rushing to be added to the Book of Life and Death?
"Mo'er's personality is eccentric and unpredictable. If there is anything impolite, I hope Your Majesty will forgive me!" He Yuzhi came to her senses and hurriedly stood up to bow.

"I quite like these stockings, how could it be considered impolite?" Yu Youhan waved her hand, gesturing for her to sit down, and said with a smile, "Speaking of which, I quite admire him. He's always thinking about these things, yet he still has the time and energy to solve cases, and his cultivation hasn't suffered either..."

Seeing that the Empress did not show any displeasure, He Yuzhi finally felt relieved.

"But what about tonight..."

He Yuzhi asked with some worry, "Your Majesty, Mo'er has been taken away by the Daoist Master. Is he in danger?"

Yu Youhan snorted, "Don't worry, even if I gave Ji Hongxiu ten lives, she wouldn't dare to lay a finger on Chen Mo. At most, she'd just..."

He paused at this point.

He Yuzhi pressed further, "What do you mean?"

"It's nothing, Chen Mo should be back soon." Yu Youhan suppressed the bitterness in her heart and changed the subject, "By the way, did you know about Shen Xiong's visit to the palace last time, where he wanted to ask for a marriage between the Chen and Shen families?"

He Yuzhi nodded, "I understand."

Yu Youhan asked, "Then what do you think?"

He Yuzhi pondered silently.

The Empress had given Shen Xiong a severe scolding, clearly indicating her strong opposition to the marriage. Logically, she should have followed the Empress's lead and immediately severed ties with the Shen family.

But when he thought of Shen Zhixia's innocent face, he just couldn't bring himself to say it.

She hesitated for a moment before saying, "Your Majesty, the Chen and Shen families have been friends for generations. The marriage between Mo'er and Zhixia was arranged by their ancestors, and the two are mutually in love and compatible. Moreover, Mo'er has indeed reached the age where she should be discussing marriage..."

Yu Youhan remained silent for a long time after hearing this.

He Yuzhi lowered her head, feeling uneasy.

After a long silence, Yu Youhan said, "I do not object to them being together, but let's put the marriage on hold for now. With Chen Mo's talent and ability, he can go very far in the future. Getting married too early is not a good thing for him."

Hearing this, He Yuzhi asked with some doubt, "Does Your Majesty intend to arrange a marriage for Mo'er?"

Yu Youhan's expression was slightly unnatural. She cleared her throat and said, "I don't have that idea yet, but I can consider it later... What kind of girl do you think would be suitable for Chen Mo?"

He Yuzhi smiled and said, "Children and grandchildren have their own blessings, and I will not interfere too much. As long as Mo'er is happy, that's enough."

"You mean, as long as Chen Mo likes it, it doesn't matter who the other person is?"

"of course."

"Alright, I'll remember that. Don't go back on your word later."

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Ningde Palace.

The candlelight flickered, casting an unpredictable, dim glow, and a graceful figure was reflected behind the glass screen.

The Empress, dressed in a thin nightgown, lay on the phoenix couch, her ample bosom spilling out to the sides under the pressure, her fair legs swaying, and she toyed with a black photographic stone in her hand.

She seemed to be thinking of something, and a faint blush rose on her cheeks.

Step, step, step——

Just then, a series of light footsteps sounded.

The empress hurriedly stuffed the photographic stone into her bosom and hid it.

From outside the screen came the voice of Lady Sun: "Your Highness, it's getting late. You should rest. There's a morning court session tomorrow."

"Oh, I see."

The Empress responded and asked casually, "The matter of the new emperor has been settled recently, and Chen Mo is not so busy anymore. Isn't it time for him to come to the palace to take up his duties?"

"Although it's just a nominal position, I still have to go through the motions, otherwise there will inevitably be some gossip."

Since he reprimanded Chen Mo in front of Xuanqing Pool last time, he has not entered the palace for several days.

Are you still angry with me?
Lady Sun replied, "Your Majesty, Lord Chen has gone out of the city to handle a case and has not yet returned."

"Handling a case?"

The Empress frowned and said in a deep voice, "Why is he, a deputy commander of a thousand men, running around all day? I've already told him not to do everything himself. What if something goes wrong again?"

The incident in southern Xinjiang was still fresh in her mind, and she really didn't want to go through it again!

The Empress took a deep breath to calm herself and asked, "Do you know what case Chen Mo went to handle?"

Lady Sun shook her head and said, "I don't know the specifics, but it seems to be related to the disciples of the sect."

"Go and investigate thoroughly to see if there is any danger... Also, once he returns, have him come to the palace immediately."

"Yes."

"Go down."

"The slaves retire."

Lady Sun acknowledged and withdrew.

The bedroom returned to silence. The Empress rested her chin on her hand, her eyes filled with a hint of resentment.

"You stingy little thing, still avoiding me. I didn't say it was definitely impossible. You should at least give people some mental preparation..."

"He's such a worry..."

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The next morning.

Chen Mo stared blankly at the ceiling.

Last night, he was bound by Taoist magic and couldn't move at all. It was one thing to be holding a Taoist master in his arms, but in the middle of the night, Ling Ningzhi also crawled over in a daze.

Caught between two predicaments, he couldn't sleep and lay there with his eyes wide open all night.

What a sin...

"Hmm~"

At this moment, Ling Ningzhi's eyelashes trembled, and she slowly opened her sleepy eyes.

"Lord Chen, what are you doing here? Where is my master?" She had just woken up and was still a little groggy.

Chen Mo's lips twitched slightly. "Next door to you."

?

Ling Ningzhi looked up and was immediately stunned.

Ji Hongxiu was lying beside Chen Mo, fast asleep, wearing only a thin undergarment. Her arms were wrapped around his neck, and her long, white legs were wrapped around his waist, clinging to him like a koala.

"Master?!"

"Ok?"

Ji Hongxiu also slowly woke up.

She sat up, rubbed her eyes, and one of the straps slipped down, revealing her fair and delicate collarbone.

"Qingxuan, you're awake?"

"Master, why are you sleeping with Lord Chen in your arms again?!"

Ling Ning's rosy cheeks were puffed up with anger, and her clear black and white eyes were full of displeasure.

Ji Hongxiu came to her senses and said with a smile, "Anyway, I'm just idling around, might as well sleep. But don't worry, your teacher didn't do anything... You can ask Chen Mo if you don't believe me."

Chen Mo: "..."

(End of this chapter)