I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 198 In a group of three, there must be one who can teach me! Empress: The little thief has gotten into trouble again?!

"You've already taken your clothes off, and you're still saying you didn't do anything?!"

Ling Ningzhi looked at the two of them with a resentful gaze.

She is no longer the naive girl who knew nothing.

A man and a woman, barely clothed, spent the night in the same bed... How could nothing have happened?
Ji Hongxiu's skin was fair with a rosy glow, radiating a soft sheen. Her radiant appearance resembled a peach blossom moistened by the morning dew...

She had initially thought that her master had his reasons, but now it seems he was clearly enjoying it!

"Master, I can give you anything, but Lord Chen is absolutely out of the question! You... you are not allowed to do bad things with him!" Ling Ningzhi said, her slender hands gripping the hem of her dress.

She lost both her parents at a young age and lived with her grandfather.

After joining the Tian Shu Pavilion, Ji Hongxiu took great care of her and taught her meticulously, nurturing her into the sect's top disciple. In her eyes, Ji Hongxiu was like a teacher and a mother figure!
That's why she couldn't accept her master doing such a thing!

"I was merely using dragon energy to suppress the Dao patterns; it wasn't what you think. You can ask Chen Mo if you don't believe me," Ji Hongxiu began shifting the blame again.

"..."

Facing Ling Ningzhi's probing gaze, Chen Mo said with a wry smile, "My meridians are all sealed, I can't move at all, I can't do anything but stare blankly... Besides, if you don't trust your master's character, don't you trust me?"

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Ji Hongxiu frowned slightly.

That sounds a little strange.

Upon hearing this, Ling Ningzhi's expression softened slightly. After hesitating for a moment, she said, "Master, please go out for a moment."

Although Ji Hongxiu was somewhat puzzled, she didn't say much when she saw her disciple's serious expression. She put on her Taoist robe, got up, and left the room.

Ling Ningzhi knelt by the bed, her clear, bright eyes fixed on Chen Mo.

Chen Mo asked in confusion, "Zhi'er, why are you looking at me like that?"

Why do I feel inexplicably guilty even though I didn't do anything...?

Ling Ningzhi bit her lip and said, "My lord is unruly and lecherous, and loves to flirt with girls. And since my master is also handsome, I am really a little uneasy..."

"..."

Haha, you have a really good eye for people...

Chen Mo said helplessly, "Then what do you want to do?"

A blush rose to Ling Ningzhi's cheeks, her eyes glistening with moisture, and she murmured softly, "This humble Taoist priest wishes to examine it personally..."

[_?]
Chen Mo was stunned for a moment, "Huh?!"

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On the other side, Ji Hongxiu walked out of the room and into the courtyard.

The entire house sits atop a mountain peak, where towering peaks pierce the clouds, and the view is filled with surging seas of clouds, resembling a fairyland on earth.

This was the place where she once secluded herself to seek enlightenment. Whenever she felt physically and mentally exhausted, she would come here to stay for a few days. Only she knew the location; even Qingxuan had never been here.

This time, Chen Mo and the other person were brought here to avoid being found by Yu Youhan.

She sat on a stone chair in the courtyard.

A red Taoist robe was casually draped over her body, the hem trailing on the ground. Her slender shoulders, waist, and long, jade-like neck made her look like a figure from a painting.

Holding a gourd of wine in his hand, he tilted his head back and took a big gulp.

The wine dripped from the corner of his mouth, wetting the front of his clothes, revealing a glimpse of his snowy skin.

"Tsk——"

"The taste of this wine seems to be getting weaker and weaker..."

Ji Hongxiu raised the back of her hand and wiped her mouth.

Since finding a better "alternative", this celestial brew seems to have become somewhat bland.

Recalling the extremely comfortable and cool feeling when she held Chen Mo last night, she unconsciously twisted her body slightly.

"As expected of the man Yu Youhan has chosen, he is indeed very useful."

"Hey, you've actually been awake for a while, haven't you? How long are you planning to keep pretending to be dead?"

Ji Hongxiu murmured to herself.

A moment later, a clear, cold voice came from the mouth:

"I said before that Qingxuan and Chen Mo should not get too close. Although dragon energy can gather fortune, it can also obscure one's destiny, which may not be a good thing for Qingxuan."

"The results of it?"

"In just a few short months, he's already put himself in danger!"

Ji Hongxiu shook her head and said, "At first, I also couldn't accept it, but after thinking about what Chen Mo said last night, it actually makes a lot of sense. We have no right to decide Qingxuan's life for her."

A clear, cold female voice retorted, "As a master, it is my duty to guide my disciples onto the right path! If they are tempted by romantic love and end up with their hearts clouded and their path to immortality severed, it will be too late for regrets!"

Ji Hongxiu said, "It's not that serious. In my opinion, although Chen Mo is a bit of a womanizer, he is truly sincere towards Qingxuan."

A cold female voice sneered, "True love? It's nothing but lust at first sight! Fickle and fickle, nine out of ten men in the world are like that! Entrusting your future to a man is the most foolish thing to do!"

Ji Hongxiu curled her lip and sneered, "Don't even mention Qingxuan, aren't you the same? If it weren't for Chen Mo suppressing the fire poison, your soul would probably be burned to a crisp by now, and you still have the energy to spout nonsense?"

"..."

A cold female voice said angrily, "All these years, I've managed without Chen Mo! It's not that you're spineless; you're so shameless!"

Ji Hongxiu chuckled and said, "You should know better than me that in the past six months, the malice of Heaven has been growing stronger and stronger. The Nine Luminaries Spinning Light Curse alone is no longer enough to withstand it. Each time it causes irreversible damage to the soul."

"If this continues, it won't be long before we end up like Ling Yishan!"

The woman's cool voice fell silent upon hearing this.

The other party is right; the frequency of Dao patterns activating is increasing.

From the initial six months, to the quarter, then to the month... now, it has flared up twice in one month!

Moreover, its destructive power is constantly increasing. Originally, it could barely resist by relying on Taoist magic, but now it has no power to defend itself and can only let the fire poison scorch its soul.

If a solution cannot be found, it is foreseeable that in the not-too-distant future, one will be reduced to ashes by the flames of karma, and die completely!
"So what? I'd rather die than do such a despicable thing!"

"This body isn't just yours, so if you want to die, don't drag me down with you."

Ji Hongxiu crossed her legs and snorted, "Besides, you really shouldn't look down on Chen Mo. With his talent and luck, as long as he doesn't die young, there's no doubt that he'll reach the Celestial Realm. If we could take him under our wing, it would be a good thing."

Although her motives for taking Chen Mo as her apprentice were not pure, she was indeed moved by his talent.

Moreover, given Chen Mo's special status, he can also act as a lubricant between the sect and the imperial court, which can be considered as killing two birds with one stone.

A clear, cold voice resolutely refused: "I disagree! That guy is incredibly lecherous, and the sect is full of female cultivators. Wouldn't this be tantamount to inviting a wolf into the house?"

Ji Hongxiu shook her head and said, "I've considered this issue. As an official appointed by the imperial court, he can't possibly stay at Fuyun Mountain all the time, so it's not a big problem. Besides, I don't think Chen Mo is the kind of person who would act recklessly..."

Before she could finish speaking, she vaguely heard strange noises coming from the room.

"What's that noise? Are they fighting?"

After sensing it briefly with her divine sense, her expression froze, her lips parted slightly, and a blush swept across her cheeks.

These two guys...

This is ridiculous! In broad daylight!

A cold voice gritted its teeth and said, "This is what you mean by not acting recklessly?! I'm still here, and you dare to be so presumptuous. If you were to take this back to the sect, I'm afraid the Heavenly Pivot Pavilion would have to be renamed the Joyful Union Sect!"

Ji Hongxiu: "..."

Just then, a burning sensation suddenly came from his thigh, followed by a surge of black and red fire poison rising from his mind.

"hiss!"

"Damn it, at this time..."

Ji Hongxiu's body trembled slightly as she circulated her magic and picked up the wine pot to gulp it down, but the effect was minimal.

He endured it for a full half hour, and his consciousness gradually became blurred.

"Will those two ever stop?"

"I'm about to pass away..."

Unable to hold on any longer, Ji Hongxiu stood up and staggered toward the door.

The usually cool voice held a hint of panic, "Stop! What... what are you trying to do?"

Ji Hongxiu ignored him and pushed open the door and went inside.

A moment later, a gasp came from inside the room:

"Master?! How did you get in here!"

"It's alright, you guys go about your business, just pretend I'm not here..."

"..."

……

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Tiandu City.

Outside the city gate, several dusty figures landed with great speed; it was Qin Yi and his companions.

After returning from the barren mountains, they first went to Linglan County to confirm that the people were out of danger.

Then, using a communication talisman to locate the missing sect disciples downstream of the Canglan River, they found them.

Perhaps out of consideration for Chen Mo, Jue Ning did not kill them. Although the disciples were seriously injured, they at least managed to save their lives.

After settling the wounded, they arrived at Tiandu City.

"This incident is of great importance, and since Lord Chen has disappeared, we should report it to the imperial court immediately."

Qin Yi turned to Ye Henshui and said, "Miss Ye, would you like to come with us?"

Ye Henshui's identity was special, so it was inconvenient for him to show himself. He shook his head and said, "I won't go. Please don't mention my existence when you report this."

"it is good."

Qin Yi nodded, though he was a little puzzled, but he didn't ask any further questions.

Ye Henshui put on his hood, remained silent, and walked towards the city gate.

Xu Man waved, "Goodbye, sister-in-law."

"..."

Ye Henshui staggered slightly, then quickened his pace.

……

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Jiaofangsi, Yunshuige.

Inside the bedroom, Gu Manzhi held the jade pendant in her hand and paced back and forth in the room with some anxiety.

"It's been five days, and there's still no response to the messages."

"Where did you go?"

Ye Henshui has been missing ever since Chen Mo brought his men here last time.

At first, she thought the girl was just shy and hiding, but after several days, she still hadn't shown up, and she finally realized something was wrong.

As a steward of the Moon Radiance Sect, Ye Henshui could not possibly neglect the sect's affairs.

After being out of contact for so long, there's a high chance something bad has happened to them.

But the Gu God Cult has been destroyed, so who would bother with a mere deacon?

Could it be that his identity was exposed and he was captured by Consort Yu?

If that were the case, Chen Mo would definitely have received the news immediately, but now there's been no word from either of them, which makes Gu Manzhi increasingly uneasy...

However, she dared not make any rash moves and could only wait quietly for news at the Jiaofangsi.

call--

Suddenly, a gust of wind arose, and the tightly closed doors and windows were blown open.

A shadowy figure squeezed in through the gap, and after landing, it transformed into a figure dressed in a gray robe.

"Junior Sister!" Upon seeing the figure, Gu Manzhi finally breathed a sigh of relief, then said irritably, "Where have you been? Why couldn't I contact you? Do you know how worried I was..."

Ye Henshui remained silent, sitting quietly in the chair.

Gu Manzhi stepped forward and reached out to remove her hood.

She was pale and weak, looking like she was recovering from a serious illness.

"What's wrong with you?" Gu Manzhi asked, frowning.

Ye Henshui pouted and said pitifully, "Senior Sister..."

Although the two always argued, they had grown up together since childhood and had a very deep bond... Hearing the word "Senior Sister," Gu Manzhi's heart trembled slightly, and she said in a deep voice, "Who bullied you? Tell your Senior Sister, and I'll kill him to avenge you!"

Ye Henshui's agate eyes quickly filled with tears.

Don't be fooled by her tough demeanor in front of Jue Ning, which makes her seem fearless. After all, she's just an eighteen-year-old girl. How could she not be afraid?
She was just putting on a brave face.

Now that he had finally let down his guard, all the suppressed emotions welled up inside him, and he hugged Gu Manzhi and burst into tears.

"Waaaaah, I'm so scared! That demon was terrifying, it almost possessed me... And the giant python, I'm terrified of snakes... I thought I was going to die... Waaaaah..."

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Gu Manzhi was completely confused.

Demon race? Possession? Giant python?
What kind of nonsense is this...

Ye Henshui cried for a full quarter of an hour before his emotions stabilized somewhat.

She raised her tear-streaked face, looked at Gu Manzhi with pleading eyes, and choked out, "Senior Sister, I'm hungry..."

Gu Manzhi: "..."

Yu'er gave the order, and soon, the kitchen prepared several hot dishes and brought them to the table.

Ye Henshui wolfed down his food, devouring it in a whirlwind, his cheeks bulging like a hamster's.

"Eat slowly, no one's going to take it from you..."

Gu Manzhi looked helpless; it seemed she had indeed suffered a lot these past few days.

"Hiccup~"

Ye Henshui, with eyes bigger than his belly, quickly finished eating. He leaned back in his chair, rubbed his round little belly, and let out a satisfied burp.

Gu Manzhi sat opposite her, poured her a cup of tea, and said, "Tell me, what exactly is this demon race you're talking about?"

"It's like this, that day when I left the brothel, I suddenly encountered a mysterious woman..."

Ye Henshui recounted everything that had happened.

Gu Manzhi's expression gradually became serious.

She never imagined that the one who attacked Ye Henshui would be a demon...

And a Grandmaster-level demon?!
"Fortunately, I had the spiritual jade that my master gave me to protect me, otherwise I would have been possessed by that demoness like Zi Yan'er."

"That vixen wanted to use me as bait to lure Chen Mo into her trap, and Chen Mo actually came like a fool..."

"Then Madam Chen appeared, followed by the Demon Lord and Consort Yu..."

At this point, Ye Henshui paused, picked up his teacup, and moistened his throat.

Gu Manzhi pressed on, "Where's Chen Mo? Why didn't he come back with you?"

Ye Henshui replied, "It seems they were taken away by the Dao Venerable of Tian Shu Pavilion."

"Tao Zun?"

Gu Manzhi frowned even more deeply.

With Ling Ningzhi around, Chen Mo should be safe.

Although he has an impressive background, it shouldn't be enough to warrant the intervention of three supreme beings. There must be some unknown reason behind this...

At this moment, Ye Henshui seemed to realize something. After hesitating for a moment, he cautiously said, "Holy Maiden, your relationship with Chen Mo cannot be hidden forever. Even if I don't say anything, Master will find out sooner or later... Have you thought about what to do?"

Gu Manzhi came to her senses and said, "Chen Mo has gotten his hands on the Azure Nether Seal. He wants to use it as a bargaining chip to trade with Master and get my freedom."

"Azure...Azure Netherworld Seal?!"

Ye Henshui was stunned, his face filled with disbelief.

"real or fake?"

Gu Manzhi nodded and said, "I saw it with my own eyes, so it is absolutely true."

Ye Henshui fell silent for a moment.

Chen Mo made a boastful promise back then, and then nothing happened. Everyone thought it was just an empty promise to deceive the Holy Maiden.

I can't believe he actually did it!
As a disciple of the Moon Radiance Sect, Ye Henshui naturally understood what the Azure Nether Seal meant!
Chen Mo must have put in tremendous effort to obtain this item from Consort Yu, but he never brought it up himself...

"So he wasn't just saying it."

"They would go to such lengths for the sake of the Holy Maiden?"

Ye Henshui lowered his head, feeling a strange sense of envy mixed with a faint bitterness.

It seems that not all men in this world are as Master described...

He only had eyes for the saintess...

Gu Manzhi glanced at her, cleared her throat, and said, "Ahem, what are your thoughts on this?"

Ye Henshui asked in confusion, "What does this have to do with me?"

"Anyway, one more person won't make a difference. If this is feasible, why not bring you along too?" Gu Manzhi said with a smile. "Then I'll be the elder and you can be the younger, and you can be in charge of warming our bed."

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Ye Henshui's face flushed red, and he stammered, "Who...who offered to warm your bed?!"

Gu Manzhi shrugged and said, "I'm just making a suggestion. Whether you accept it or not is up to you."

"However, this way you can legitimately cultivate with Chen Mo, and it won't be long before you master the Azure Jade Scripture~"

"Think about all the hardships you've endured during this time. Are you really willing to let it all go to waste?"

Hearing this, Ye Henshui wavered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "My master raised me and taught me cultivation methods. I can never betray her no matter what."

"How could this be betrayal?"

"Think about it from another perspective. In order to obtain the Azure Nether Seal, you endured shame and humiliation, sacrificed yourself, and submitted to Chen Mo... and all of this was for the great revival of the sect."

"Master will only feel gratified, how could he blame you?"

Gu Manzhi spoke softly, her peach blossom eyes shimmering with light, like a seductive succubus.

"..."

Ye Henshui looked bewildered.

It feels a little strange, but it seems to make sense.
"let me think again……"

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; once it's gone, it's gone forever."

Thinking of that selfless figure in the moment of crisis, and that firm and reassuring embrace... Ye Henshui's heart inexplicably raced.

If I were to actually be with him, it wouldn't seem so hard to accept, would it?
Are you sure your master will agree?

"It's uncertain; this matter requires further consideration..."

"Agree to what?"

Just then, a slightly hoarse, magnetic voice rang out.

The two of them suddenly froze, and slowly turned their heads to look, only to see a graceful figure appear out of thin air.

"Teacher, Master?!"

The woman wore a half-gold mask, her lips were scarlet, and her purplish-black eyes resembled two ghostly flames.

She wore a black gauze and red silk robe, with a dark gold scale patterned belt around her waist, which made her waist look even more slender, and her plump and beautiful hips were as tempting as a ripe peach.

"What were you talking about just now?" Ji Lianxing asked curiously.

"N-nothing." Gu Manzhi's throat was a little dry, and she hurriedly stood up and said, "Master, what brings you here?"

In the past, in order to avoid attracting Yu Youhan's attention, Ji Lianxing rarely set foot in Zhongzhou, let alone enter the city so openly.

Ji Lianxing said, "I came to the capital to take care of some business, and I just happened to come and see you. Recently, the court has been promoting the new imperial examination system, and the city is full of all sorts of people, so there is no need to worry about being exposed."

Gu Manzhi and Ye Henshui exchanged a glance, and a layer of cold sweat seeped out on their backs.

If our master had overheard our conversation, the consequences would have been unimaginable!
Fortunately, Master didn't show any unusual behavior; he probably didn't hear it...

"Master, please have a seat." Ye Henshui stood up.

"Ah."

Ji Lianxing sat in the chair, looked up at Gu Manzhi, and asked, "How is your relationship with Chen Mo progressing? Have you been diligently practicing the cultivation techniques I gave you?"

Gu Manzhi lowered her head and said, "Reporting to Master, everything went smoothly."

"That's good." Ji Lianxing sighed, her tone softening slightly, and said, "I know you feel wronged, but now that we've come this far, we absolutely cannot give up. Chen Mo has extraordinary significance for our sect... Alas, it's just that you've suffered."

Gu Manzhi said in a low voice, "This is what a disciple should do."

"By the way, do you know where Chen Mo is now?" Ji Lianxing asked. "I have something to discuss with him on this trip."

Gu Manzhi hesitated and said, "They must have gone out of the city to handle a case..."

"Look at my memory, I almost forgot. He has a locator beacon on him, we'll know if we take a look."

"Wait, wait a minute..."

Gu Manzhi's pupils contracted, and before she could stop her, Ji Lianxing had already taken out a miniature sand table from her sleeve, on which a spiritual light was constantly flashing.

"Ok?"

"Didn't you say he left the city? How come the location beacon shows he's nearby?"

crunch--

At this time, the door opened.

Yu'er walked in with light steps, holding a small black and white dog in her arms.

"Sister, Black Soil is a little hungry, you should replenish its vital energy... Eh? And who is this?"

Upon seeing the unfamiliar woman, Yu'er was stunned for a moment.

The puppy broke free from her arms, ran to Gu Manzhi's legs, wagged its tail and rubbed against her, whimpering softly.

Ji Lianxing glanced at the sand table, then at the puppy, her lips twitching slightly, her tone carrying a hint of coldness:

"Don't tell me this is Chen Mo?"

"..."

Gu Manzhi and Ye Henshui both shuddered at the same time.

Finished!

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The Imperial Palace, the Palace for Mental Cultivation.

The morning court session had just ended, and the Empress was sitting at her desk reviewing memorials.

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps sounded.

"Your Highness..."

Lady Sun strode into the main hall.

The Empress looked up at her, puzzled, and asked, "What happened? Why are you in such a panic?"

Lady Sun took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Your Highness, we have just received news that Lord Chen seems to have encountered some trouble!"

Snapped--

The brush fell onto the table, leaving a black ink dot on the memorial.

(End of this chapter)