I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 199 The Struggle Between the Empress and the First Wife! He Yuzhi is numb! (Thanks to Xue Luobai for the Alliance Leader!)

As soon as Lady Sun said this, the atmosphere fell into a brief silence.

The Empress lowered her eyelids, staring at the ink spots spreading across the memorial, her slender hands clenched tightly, her voice tinged with panic:
"What... happened to Chen Mo?"

Lady Sun replied, "This servant was ordered to go to Tianlin Guard to investigate the case. I encountered several disciples from various sects at the yamen. According to them, Lord Chen went to Linglan County to handle a case, and this case also involves the demon race..."

"Monster clan?"

The Empress's eyes trembled slightly.

Unaware of anything amiss, Lady Sun continued, "That demon clan is cunning and extremely powerful. They used the lives of the city's inhabitants to lure Lord Chen to a desolate mountain a thousand miles away, intending to commit evil. Fortunately, Lady Chen saved him..."

"Then, the Demon Lord and Consort Yu appeared one after the other and started fighting..."

"As for Lord Chen, he was taken away by the Daoist Master of Tian Shu Pavilion, and his whereabouts are unknown..."

At this point, even Sun Shanggong herself felt a little unreal.

If it weren't for the fact that those sect disciples were so confident and their statements were so detailed, she would have even suspected that they were possessed and talking nonsense.

There are only a handful of supreme beings in the entire Kyushu, and for some reason, they have always maintained a delicate balance among themselves.

Now, because of Chen Mo, the three Supreme Beings have successively made their moves...

Among them was even the legendary Demon Lord who was said to have revitalized the demon race and had all the power and influence in the world!
What secrets does Chen Mo possess that make him so sought after by various forces?

"The first rays of the Purple Star shine, swords and boots are shrouded in frost..."

"Could it be that he is..."

Lady Sun shuddered and dared not think any further.

When the Empress heard that Chen Mo had been taken away by the Daoist, her tense body finally relaxed, and she loosened her clenched hands, revealing deep bloodstains on her fair palms.

"Although Ji Hongxiu harbors ulterior motives, she should be safe, which is better than falling into the hands of the demon race..."

"That little thief is always so reckless and clumsy, he's a constant worry for us."

Ji Hongxiu had seduced Chen Mo more than once, and even committed those despicable acts... The purpose of taking her away this time is self-evident.

Chen Mo's composure is almost zero again; it's possible the two of them have already...

Thinking of this, the Empress felt increasingly stifled, her watery eyes filled with regret.

If he hadn't "ruthlessly" rejected Chen Mo back then, he wouldn't have fallen into danger, and naturally Ji Hongxiu wouldn't have taken advantage of his vulnerability!

"No, I cannot let them run rampant!"

The Empress suddenly stood up and walked towards the exit of the hall.

Lady Sun hurriedly followed, "Your Highness, where are you going?"

Without turning her head, the Empress said, "Prepare the carriage for Hanxiao Palace. I am going to see Yu Youhan!"

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Hanxiao Palace.

Inside the dining hall, the tables were laden with delicacies, and the enticing aromas were enough to make anyone's mouth water.

He Yuzhi sat upright at the table, occasionally picking up a small piece and putting it in her mouth, chewing it slowly.

Last night, she and Consort Yu had a long talk by candlelight, chatting all night long. The Consort seemed very interested in Chen Mo, constantly asking him about his embarrassing childhood stories, and sometimes she couldn't help but smile faintly...

He Yuzhi didn't think much of it.

Assuming that the Empress wanted to groom Chen Mo as a trusted confidant, she naturally wanted to get to know him better.

After daybreak, she intended to take her leave, but the Imperial Concubine stopped her, insisting that she stay in the palace for a meal.

"Madam Chen, do you like the dishes in the palace?" Yu Youhan asked from the head seat.

"It suits my taste perfectly, thank you for your hospitality, Your Highness." He Yuzhi nodded.

"Eat as much as you like. You can come to the palace often when you have time." Yu Youhan said gently, "This palace is so deserted. I don't even have anyone to talk to. It would be good if you could come and keep me company."

"Thank you for your grace."

He Yuzhi was somewhat flattered.

The Empress has always been aloof and indifferent to everyone, but now her attitude has suddenly become so intimate, as if she really treats her as a "best friend".

"Regarding the marriage agreement between the Chen and Shen families..."

Yu Youhan looked somewhat uneasy and said, "It's not that I object to Chen Mo and Shen Zhixia being together, but this matter involves a lot and needs to be considered carefully. It's not something to be taken lightly... Let's put it aside for now and talk about it after I've thought it through."

He Yuzhi couldn't understand. It was just a normal discussion about marriage. What did the Empress have to consider? But she didn't dare to object and replied, "This concubine will follow the Empress's arrangements."

"besides……"

Yu Youhan paused slightly before saying, "As far as I know, Chen Mo has many female confidantes. But you must know that lust is a double-edged sword. Spending all day surrounded by women will do him no good whatsoever."

"It's not appropriate for me to say much about this. As his mother, you should keep an eye on things."

He Yuzhi wholeheartedly agreed with this.

Chen Mo really knows how to attract girls!
The number of people she knows is already more than a handful, and their identities are all incredibly outrageous!
If this continues, I'm afraid the Chen residence won't be able to accommodate everyone!

"Your Majesty, rest assured, I will discipline him strictly when I return. If that brat dares to misbehave again, I will break his legs!"

"Ahem, there's no need to be so radical. He's young and impetuous, and it's inevitable that he might lose control. We should focus on persuasion and education."

"Your Majesty has gone to great lengths."

"It should be..."

"..."

dong dong dong-

At this moment, there was a knock on the door, and Xu Qingyi walked in, bowing as she said:

"Your Majesty, the Empress has arrived, and her palanquin is outside the palace gates."

"The Empress?!"

He Yuzhi was startled by these words and thought to herself that something was wrong!
With the struggle between the two parties intensifying, and her presence as the wife of the Chen family openly dining in the Hanxiao Palace, if witnessed by the Empress, would inevitably lead to some unpleasant associations.

Although there are some things that everyone knows the truth about, they can't be brought to the forefront...

After all, this world ultimately belongs to the Chu family!
"Your Majesty, perhaps I should excuse myself..."

Before He Yuzhi could finish speaking, footsteps came from outside the door.

Immediately afterwards, a figure in bright yellow entered the dining hall.

"I came uninvited, I hope I haven't disturbed the Imperial Concubine?" The Empress, dressed in a luxurious palace gown that trailed on the ground, was beautiful and had bright eyes like stars. She looked dignified yet stunning.

Yu Youhan said calmly, "Speak your mind. I have guests to attend to and don't have time for idle chatter."

"Who is this?"

The Empress was used to her attitude and looked at He Yuzhi with some curiosity.

He Yuzhi snapped out of her daze and hurriedly stood up to curtsy, "This concubine, He Yuzhi, greets Your Majesty the Empress!"

Upon hearing the name, the Empress paused, then hesitated before asking, "Are you Madam Chen? Chen Mo's mother?"

"That's right, it is I."

He Yuzhi lowered her body even further, ready to face the raging storm.

However, the empress's attitude was completely different from what was expected.

She quickly stepped forward, reached out to help He Yuzhi up, and asked with concern, "So it's Madam Chen, please get up quickly... I've already heard about what happened last night. Are you injured, Madam? Should I have the imperial physician come and take a look at you?"

?

He Yuzhi moved her throat slightly, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I am fine."

"That's good." The Empress took her hand and said with a smile, "I have long heard that Madam Chen is virtuous, gentle, beautiful and intelligent. Seeing her today, I know that the rumors are true. No wonder she was able to raise such an outstanding son as Chen Mo."

???

He Yuzhi was a little dazed.

In front of the Empress, the Empress was being far too kind to her... I wondered if it was just my imagination, but there seemed to be a hint of flattery in her words...

Yu Youhan cleared her throat and said, "Ahem, that's enough."

The Empress ignored her and took out a jade token from her sleeve, handing it to He Yuzhi. She smiled and said, "This is a pass token for the palace. With this token, you can go anywhere in the palace. Madam Chen, you can come to the palace often. I have a lot to talk about with you."

"Thank you, Your Highness..."

He Yuzhi accepted it with both hands, and subconsciously glanced at the Imperial Concubine.

Being sandwiched between two powerful figures made her feel somewhat uneasy for a moment.

Yu Youhan noticed her unease and said, "Madam Chen, I have other matters to attend to, so I won't keep you any longer."

"I'll take my leave."

He Yuzhi breathed a sigh of relief and withdrew in response.

The Empress did not stop her; instead, she personally escorted her to the door.

Standing outside the palace, he pulled He Yuzhi along and said meaningfully, "I know you are in a difficult position, but don't worry, I will handle everything... As for Chen Mo, you don't need to worry. With me here, his future will surely be bright."

"Now the Chen family is in a dilemma, and they have no choice but to follow suit. I can understand that."

"Perhaps in the near future, I... cough cough, might bring you an unexpected surprise..."

Upon hearing this, He Yuzhi's pupils suddenly contracted, and her heart trembled slightly.

Without time to ponder the deeper meaning, she hurriedly bowed and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. I shall take my leave now."

The Empress smiled and nodded. "Please take care, Madam."

"Your Highness, please stay."

He Yuzhi bowed and withdrew.

Watching her departing figure, the Empress's smile gradually faded, and she turned back into the dining hall.

Yu Youhan leaned back in her chair, glanced at her, and said coldly, "You are the Empress Dowager of the Eastern Palace, a noble lady, yet you fawn over the wife of a subject like this... Jiang Yuchan, you disgust me."

The Empress, however, did not take it to heart and sat down to the side, scoffing, "You still have the nerve to talk about me? If I'm not mistaken, you kept Madam Chen in the palace last night, didn't you? Heh, unable to get rid of Chen Mo, you turned on his mother. You're as unscrupulous as ever."

Upon hearing this, Yu Youhan frowned. "Judging from your words, you've already won her over?" The Empress paused, glanced at Zhen, and said, "It has nothing to do with you."

Yu Youhan's expression was slightly cold.

Her intuition told her that the Empress was definitely hiding something!

What exactly happened between these two?
"I've come to see you today because I have important business to discuss." The Empress suppressed her thoughts and asked, "Where is Chen Mo now?"

Yu Youhan shook her head and said, "I don't know."

The Empress's eyes darkened slightly as she said, "I warned you last time that Ji Hongxiu was plotting something sinister, and told you to keep a close eye on her! And what happened? She actually took her away right in front of you, and we don't even know where she went?"

"How dare you blame me?"

Yu Youhan toyed with her jade chopsticks with her slender fingers, and said in a cold tone, "If it weren't for your involvement in this damned new imperial examination, which brought in so many disciples from various sects and caused the city to become a melting pot of all sorts of people, giving the demon race an opportunity to take advantage, how could Chen Mo have ended up in such a dangerous situation?"

Upon hearing this, the Empress fell silent for a moment.

Ultimately, this matter really has a lot to do with her.

"The demon race has made such a big commotion this time, not only sending a Grandmaster-level demon, but even the demon lord himself has personally come down to snatch him... It's definitely not just a simple act of revenge; they may have already discovered that Chen Mo possesses dragon energy."

The Empress pondered for a moment and then asked, "This is the first time the Demon Lord has shown himself. Just how powerful is he?"

Yu Youhan said calmly, "It was just an avatar, which I have already destroyed, but..."

"But what?" the Empress pressed.

Yu Youhan raised an eyebrow and said, "However, I cannot sense any demonic aura from her. Instead, I perceive extremely pure Dao power, almost identical to that of a human cultivator."

? !
The Empress was taken aback, and instantly realized the seriousness of the problem.

Although humans are born weak, they can improve their strength through cultivation.

Martial arts practitioners can temper their bodies, while Taoist practitioners can sense the secrets of heaven. Even an ordinary person, if they have an epiphany, may be able to defy fate.

In contrast, the demon race is completely different.

They are hated by heaven and earth, unable to absorb and refine primordial energy, and all their power comes from their bloodline, with their upper limit fixed from birth.

Furthermore, with each generation, the bloodline of the ancient demons will be gradually diluted and weakened, while human cultivators can stand on the shoulders of their predecessors and continuously improve their cultivation methods, making the strong only stronger!
This is also the main reason why the demon race has always been suppressed by the human race.

But if demons could also cultivate, it would mean that even a small demon would have almost limitless possibilities!
It also possesses a stronger physical body and various strange innate supernatural abilities!
Then the human race's advantage will vanish!

"Originally, under the joint siege of the Three Saints Sect and the imperial court, the demon race could only cower in a corner and barely survive, but now there is a trend of resurgence."

"All of this is because of this mysterious demon lord who appeared out of nowhere."

"As soon as she took power, she used ruthless methods to unite the demons, clearly define their duties, and meticulously plan their affairs. She was the first to establish laws and regulations, the 'Demon Code,' creating order from chaos and transforming the originally disorganized demon race into an impregnable force!"

"Such a talented and ambitious person would never be content to remain in the desolate northern region..."

The Empress felt a little gloomy.

The tragic scenes of demons running rampant, the country in turmoil, and the people suffering immensely are still vivid in my mind.

Compared to internal troubles within the sect, this group of demons is the one that will truly shake the foundation of the Great Yuan!
Under the leadership of the Demon Lord, they are even more difficult to deal with than before. Their defenses are impenetrable, and their orders are strictly enforced. Once they launch a large-scale counterattack, the damage they will cause will be beyond imagination!

"We cannot sit idly by and wait to be killed. We must strengthen the northern defenses and keep a close watch on the demon race's movements!"

"Moreover, the rapid rise of the demon race in recent years is likely related to the turmoil of the dragon veins. Without anchoring their destiny, the country and its people will be difficult to stabilize. The speed at which the Eight Desolations Demon-Slaying Formation is broken also needs to be accelerated!"

The Empress had no time to argue with Yu Youhan anymore and said, "I can ignore everything else, but you must bring Chen Mo back safely. If even a single hair on his head is missing, I will never forgive you!"

After saying that, she quickly left the dining hall and walked out of the main hall.

Yu Youhan snorted, "You don't even know your own limitations, daring to threaten me? Do you think I don't want to bring the person back?"

To sense Chen Mo's location, one must activate the Dao power within their body.

In other words, all she can do now is quietly wait for Chen Mo to cultivate with other girls...

Thinking of this, she lightly bit her lip, a hint of resentment flashing in her blue eyes.

"What sins have I committed?"

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Jiaofangsi, Yunshuige.

Gu Manzhi and Ye Henshui stood with their heads bowed, like elementary school students who had made a mistake.

Ji Lianxing sat in a chair, her arms crossed over her chest, her already full curves almost bursting out under the pressure. Her dark purple eyes stared at the two of them, her tone as cold as frost:
“I had a feeling that something was wrong before.”

"Ever since the last time your Gu attack failed, your attitude has become perfunctory. We told you to keep a close eye on Chen Mo, but you've never proactively reported on his whereabouts..."

"Now you're trying to fool me with a dog?!"

Looking at the little dog wagging its tail, Ji Lianxing's chest heaved slightly.

The locator she gave Gu Manzhi could detect auras, so the two of them used Chen Mo's blood essence to make a paper puppet, hoping to use it to deceive the enemy...

What a courage!
"Explain yourself, what exactly is going on?" Ji Lianxing narrowed her eyes slightly. "Do you two intend to betray the sect?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Henshui hurriedly shook his head, "Master, you are wise to judge, this disciple had absolutely no such intention!"

Ji Lianxing looked at the silent Gu Manzhi and asked, "Manzhi, don't you have anything to say?"

Gu Manzhi remained silent for a moment before speaking, "Master, this matter was done by me alone and has nothing to do with Junior Sister."

"Saint?"

Ye Henshui was stunned.

Gu Manzhi looked up at Ji Lianxing and said in a deep voice, "Master has been kind to me by imparting knowledge and teaching me skills, and I will always remember that... But Chen Mo has also saved my life. If I watch Master harm him, wouldn't I become a treacherous person?"

Ji Lianxing frowned and said, "When did I say I wanted to harm him?"

Gu Manzhi shook her head and said, "Master had always wanted to use Gu on Chen Mo, but only stopped after the Gu God Sect was destroyed. Now he wants to plant a beacon on Chen Mo. Isn't he just waiting for him to leave the city before taking action?"

Ji Lianxing has resorted to any means necessary to seek revenge.

If Chen Mo could be used by her, that would be the best outcome.

But how could Chen Mo possibly betray Consort Yu and turn to the now-declining Moon Glory Sect?
With Chen Mo's talent and luck, reaching the Celestial Realm is a certainty, and Ji Lianxing will definitely not let him grow unchecked! If she can't have him, she'll destroy him; she'll clip his wings before he's fully grown, which is in the best interests of the Moon Radiance Sect!
"So, for the sake of a man, you secretly obeyed and deceived your master?" Ji Lianxing's eyes were full of disappointment.

Since things had already come to this point, Gu Manzhi couldn't hold back any longer and said directly, "This disciple just feels that one should have a bottom line and not be too ungrateful. Didn't Chen Mo also save Master's life?"

"It's one thing for Master not to think about repaying his kindness, but to secretly plot against him is rather inappropriate, isn't it?"

Ungrateful? Without any moral compass?
This rebellious disciple actually dared to lecture his master?!
Just as Ji Lianxing was about to explode in anger, she saw Ye Henshui take out a jade pendant from his robes and say in a low voice, "Master, if it weren't for Chen Mo's intervention last night, I'm afraid I would have already perished..."

Looking at the dull and lifeless Qingling Jade, Ji Lianxing frowned. "What happened to this?"

Ye Henshui recounted the general events and cautiously said, "Master, Chen Mo is a good person, please don't have any designs on him, okay?"

Ji Lianxing: "..."

The array within that Azure Jade was personally inscribed by her, and even a Grandmaster might not be able to break through it easily. It served as a protective magic weapon for the two of them. Now, its power has been completely exhausted, indicating that Ye Henshui has indeed encountered a life-or-death crisis.

"What secrets does Chen Mo hold that warrant such a massive attack from the demon race?"

"The Dao Venerable personally took him away... It seems my earlier guess was correct; Chen Mo does indeed have a close relationship with the Heavenly Pivot Pavilion. If we can make good use of this, there might really be an opportunity..."

Ji Lianxing seemed to be deep in thought.

He then looked at the two people in front of him, his expression somewhat helpless.

Gu Manzhi and Ye Henshui had always held her in high esteem and never questioned her orders, yet now they were openly challenging her for Chen Mo's sake, suggesting it wasn't just about repaying a debt of gratitude...

"I told you to be careful of men, but your little hearts are filled with men?" Ji Lianxing said quietly, "You really are my good disciples."

Ye Henshui blushed and stammered, "This disciple...this disciple didn't..."

Gu Manzhi lowered her head and did not offer any explanation.

"besides……"

"Who told you I was going to make a move against Chen Mo?"

Ji Lianxing said irritably, "Let's put one thing at a time, and leave aside what happened before... I came here today to tell him that Yin Tiankuo is not dead and that I am preparing to take revenge on him. I want him to be careful lately, which is also a way of repaying his favor..."

"Yin Tiankuo?"

"The leader of the Gu God Cult?"

Gu Manzhi and Ye Henshui exchanged a glance, their expressions grave.

If what Master said is true, then this is no small matter!
The destruction of the Southern Diocese was caused by Chen Mo, which also became the fuse for the demise of the entire Gu God Cult! Yin Tiankuo couldn't seek revenge from the imperial court, so he blamed everything on Chen Mo, which is indeed quite possible!
"The Gu God Cult is cunning, insidious, and ruthless; they're capable of anything..."

"We must remind Lord Chen as soon as possible!"

Seeing the two of them looking nervous, Ji Lianxing frowned even more.

"What kind of bewitching potion did Chen Mo give them?"

"Let's not talk about Manzhi. After all, the two of them have already consummated their marriage, so it's normal for her to be a little soft-hearted... But Shuishui has always hated men, so how did she become like this?"

"The plan was to win over Chen Mo, so who's actually turning whom against whom...?"

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On top of the mountain.

Chen Mo sat cross-legged, a clear blue light shining from between his brows.

As the Jade Scripture continued to operate, it seemed as if ancient bronze scrolls were being turned, with countless characters surging and rushing like waves.

Ji Hongxiu and Ling Ningzhi stood not far away, watching his back, speechless.

Ling Ningzhi's cheeks flushed as she recalled the absurd scene that had occurred earlier, and she whispered:

"Master..."

"Ok?"

"Has this disciple truly gone astray?"

"You've been played to death."

"..."

(End of this chapter)