I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 205 The Mysterious Eldest Princess! Chen Mo: I've become a gigolo again?!
The front hall of the Chen residence.

Chen Mo and Lin Jingzhu were already dressed and stood obediently in front of the hall. He Yuzhi sat on the armchair with her arms crossed, staring at the two of them with a gloomy expression.

"Just now they kept telling me they were just ordinary friends, but then they turned around and took off their clothes and hugged each other?!"

"This traitor!"

He Yuzhi took a deep breath, suppressing her anger, and said in a deep voice, "What kind of behavior is this in broad daylight!"

Lin Jingzhu's face turned bright red, and she almost buried her face in her chest.

"Cough cough."

Sitting next to her, Madam Jinyun cleared her throat and said, "Sister, don't be anxious. Neither of these children are the type to act recklessly. In my opinion, there must be a reason for this... Young Master Chen, why don't you tell us what happened?"

Chen Mo said, "I was just helping Constable Lin exorcise the cold poison. It wasn't very convenient wearing a skirt, so..."

He Yuzhi frowned and said, "Then why did Zhixia shout to stop just now? Could it be that the cold poison was sucked out with her mouth?"

"This……"

Chen Mo looked slightly embarrassed, unsure how to explain.

Lin Jingzhu felt utterly ashamed, her whole body shrimp turning red from being boiled.

"Fine, you won't talk about it, huh? Zhixia, you tell me!" He Yuzhi slammed her hand on the table and said coldly, "Don't worry, your aunt will definitely back you up today!"

Although the Lin family has a powerful background, the Chen family is not afraid of trouble!
If she can't even protect her own daughter-in-law, then she might as well give up being a martial arts master!
Shen Zhixia bit her lip, remained silent for a moment, and then said softly, "Brother Chen Mo is right, he was indeed healing Miss Lin... I must have been mistaken just now, the two of them didn't do anything inappropriate..."

"Zhixia, you..."

He Yuzhi frowned even more deeply.

Even at a time like this, this girl is still speaking up for Chen Mo?
At this moment, Lin Jingzhu raised her head and said, "Madam Chen, please calm down. I do have feelings for Lord Chen, but I absolutely have no intention of usurping his place. Miss Shen is the rightful fiancée. I... I don't ask for any title; I just want to be by Lord Chen's side..."

As she spoke, her slender hands gripped the hem of her dress tightly, and her voice trembled.

For an unmarried young woman, it takes immense courage to express her feelings in public, especially in front of Madam Chen...

In just a few words, it seemed as if she had used up all her strength.

"..."

Looking at the two girls in front of her, He Yuzhi was speechless for a moment.

One is a direct disciple of Martial Saint Mountain and sixth on the Azure Cloud Ranking, while the other is a member of the imperial family and the number one constable of the Six Doors... Either one of them, taken individually, can be considered a prodigy.

How could someone go to such lengths for Chen Mo?
"I don't know what kind of spell this brat has cast on them, making them so devoted to each other, disregarding their status and reputation..."

However, He Yuzhi could also see that Shen Zhixia and Lin Jingzhu were still virgins and had not lost their virginity, so her anger subsided a bit.

It seems this rebellious son still has some principles...

A hint of a smile flashed across Madam Jinyun's eyes, but her expression remained serious. She looked at Chen Mo with her clear, bright eyes and asked, "Although there is a reason for this, Zhu'er is still a virgin. If this gets out, it might damage her reputation... Young Master Chen, what are your thoughts on this?"

Lin Jingzhu glanced at Chen Mo secretly, her heart pounding in her chest.

Although she and Chen Mo had already kissed, they hadn't confirmed their feelings for each other... What if Chen Mo didn't want her anymore?
Faced with Madam Jinyun's questioning, Chen Mo raised his hand and waved it, and a golden contract paper appeared in the air, covered with densely packed tiny characters.

"Zhixia and I have made a vow, as steadfast as silk and as unyielding as a rock. If I break this vow, I am willing to suffer the punishment of thunder. I will never betray her in this life."

"elder brother……"

Shen Zhixia's eyes were full of tenderness.

Madam Jinyun frowned, and Lin Jingzhu's pretty face lost its color, her eyes becoming dull and lifeless.

"I understand, I'll get right away..."

"but……"

Before she could finish speaking, Chen Mo continued, "Lin Bu and I have gone through thick and thin together. For my sake, she went all the way to the southern border and almost lost her life... This affection is as high as the mountains and as deep as the sea. How could I turn a blind eye to it?"

Lin Jingzhu was slightly stunned, then felt a mixture of shyness and joy welling up inside her.

It turns out that Lord Chen has always understood her feelings!

He Yuzhi was almost completely confused by him, and asked, "So what exactly do you mean?"

Chen Mo took Shen Zhixia's hand with his left hand and Lin Jingzhu's hand with his right, holding their two soft hands tightly, and said seriously, "Only children make choices, I want them all!"

"..."

The air fell into dead silence.

He Yuzhi's eyebrows twitched.

This unfilial son is really shameless; he can actually say such shameless things!
But judging from the two girls' shy expressions, they were clearly very susceptible to this approach and were completely under her control...

Well, it's completely hopeless...

Lady Jinyun was very satisfied with this answer.

She never expected to snatch him away from Shen Zhixia. The stronger a man is, the more women he needs by his side. It was impossible for Lin Jingzhu to "monopolize" Chen Mo.

It's enough to know that Zhu'er holds a place in Chen Mo's heart.

"Sister, what do you think of this matter?" Madam Jinyun asked.

Having said all that, He Yuzhi had no choice but to wave her hand and say, "Fine, I'm too lazy to care anymore, let them be... But I have only one request: before Zhixia officially marries into the family, the Chen family will not give anyone a formal title."

That's very blunt.

Shen Zhixia is the daughter-in-law recognized by the Chen family. Anyone who wants to be a concubine has to wait their turn!

On the one hand, this ensured Shen Zhixia's position, and on the other hand, it was a delaying tactic... Since the Empress did not agree to the marriage between the Chen and Shen families, the wedding date was far off, and the Lin family naturally had no opportunity to take advantage of the situation...

Just keep putting it off!
Madam Jinyun was not angry and nodded, saying, "Of course."

"Alright, you can go now. Madam Jinyun and I still have things to discuss." He Yuzhi felt that something was amiss. Who would be so eager to give away their daughter? She decided to probe further.

"it is good."

Chen Mo led the two out of the hall.

Upon entering the courtyard, Lin Jingzhu stopped and said gratefully, "Miss Shen, thank you so much for helping me out of that predicament..."

"Officer Lin, you're overthinking it. I'm not speaking up for you; I just don't want to put Brother Chen Mo in a difficult position."

Shen Zhixia remained expressionless and said calmly, "I understand my brother's personality. Although he is a bit of a playboy, he is serious about every relationship... I lost my composure before. Since my brother has made up his mind about you, I naturally won't say anything more."

Faced with her dignified and majestic appearance, Lin Jingzhu felt a strange sense of pressure.

It really sounded like a concubine listening to the wife's lecture.

“However, brother, you should also calm down. If this continues, I'm afraid your body won't be able to take it.” Shen Zhixia glared at Chen Mo with her clear black and white eyes.

"Uh, I know what I'm doing."

Chen Mo touched his nose, realizing he had gone a bit too far.

Don't let Shen Zhixia's gentle and easy-going demeanor fool you; deep down, she's more stubborn than anyone else. She's only tolerant because she likes people... If you really cross her bottom line, things could get out of hand.

"besides……"

Shen Zhixia blushed slightly and whispered in my ear, "You and Constable Lin are only allowed to kiss, no other mischief! If... if you really can't resist, then come find me..."

After saying that, she suppressed her embarrassment and quickly turned and left.

"..."

Chen Mo's lips twitched slightly.

To be honest, he is really feeling quite bad right now.

Shen Zhixia's hesitant speech was already making him a little angry, and then she grabbed Xiaoyouzi... As a man who gets hard as soon as he has a ball, this was really giving him a headache...

Seeing his furrowed brows, Lin Jingzhu asked with concern, "Lord Chen, are you alright? You seem to be feeling unwell?"

Chen Mo sighed and said, "It's nothing, I'm just a little feverish."

Lin Jingzhu said, "Feeling hot? I have Ruixue Jinhao tea at home, which is a tribute tea for the imperial court. It can clear heat and reduce internal fire. Do you want me to bring you some?"

Chen Mo shook his head and said, "Forget it, I'm not used to that kind of tea. I still prefer Mixue Ice Cream's peach lemon tea."

Lin Jingzhu: ?

……

……

Seeing that it was almost noon, He Yuzhi wanted to invite Madam Jinyun to have lunch at the mansion, but she politely declined.

Lady Jinyun knew very well that haste makes waste. Before things were completely settled, it was best to keep a low profile. If word got to the Empress's ears, she might try to sabotage things again...

After everyone from the Lin family left, He Yuzhi wanted to confront Chen Mo, only to find that the kid had already disappeared...

Tianwu Field.

Chen Mo dismounted, tied the reins, climbed the stone steps, and arrived at the gate.

He took out the token from his pocket and stuck it on the embossed Qilin mark. A white light flashed, and when he opened his eyes again, he was already inside the Heavenly Martial Arena.

On the arena's stage, many martial artists were sparring, with the sounds of fists colliding and shouts filling the air.

Chen Mo crossed the square and headed towards the pavilion.

An elderly man dressed in coarse linen clothes and with a hunched back was sweeping the floor in front of the door.

If he hadn't heard the Empress say it herself, he would have found it hard to believe that such an unassuming old man was actually a Grandmaster-level expert worshipped by the Imperial Court!
It's important to understand that "Grandmaster" is just a general term that encompasses the three ranks of the Celestial Realm.

The third grade is the beginning of the Dao, the second grade is the Heavenly Palace, and the first grade is the origin of the source.

The difference between these three grades is as vast as the difference between heaven and earth!
The demon that possessed Mu Yueyao's body that day should be equivalent to the third-grade Dao Origin Realm. He Yuzhi was also at the third grade, but she had gone a step further and had already crossed the threshold of the second grade.

Even though they were only half a realm apart, they still managed to defeat the demon race so badly that they couldn't even lift their heads!

This is an absolute gap that cannot be bridged by any means!
As for Zhong Lihe...

Although the Empress didn't say it explicitly, Chen Mo could roughly guess... To be able to quickly master the Gu God Sect in three days, one must at least be a Grandmaster of the Second Grade Heavenly Realm!

Chen Mo walked up to the old man, cupped his hands and said, "Junior Chen Mo greets Venerable Zhong."

Zhongli He didn't even raise his head, and said calmly, "Lift your foot."

Chen Mo took two steps back, while Zhong Lihe waved his broom, brushing away the dust from the last brick.

Then, leaning on the broom, he slightly raised his eyelids and asked, "What is it?"

Chen Mo took out a jade slip from his sleeve and handed it to Zhong Lihe, saying, "This is what Eunuch Jin asked me to deliver to you."

Zhong Lihe reached out and took it. "Golden Crow? Why didn't he come in person?"

Chen Mo said in a low voice, "Eunuch Jin said you might not want to see him..."

"Ah……"

Zhong Lihe sneered, "You damned eunuch, you do have some self-awareness after all."

He held the jade slip in his hand, his mind slightly focused, as if he were investigating something. After a moment, a glint of light flashed in his cloudy eyes, and then he crushed the jade slip into powder.

He glanced at Chen Mo, pondered for a moment, and said:
"I can't let you help me for nothing, come with me."

Having said that, he turned and walked into the pavilion.

For some reason, Chen Mo felt that Zhong Lihe's gaze towards him seemed to have undergone a subtle change after reading the jade slip.

But I can't quite put my finger on it.

Chen Mo followed Zhong Lihe through the front hall, into a hidden door, and down the spiral staircase. At the end of the staircase was a tightly closed iron door covered with dark red rust.

Zhong Lihe raised his hand and waved it, and with a creaking sound, the iron gate slowly opened.

"Come in." Zhong Lihe stepped into the doorway.

As soon as Chen Mo stepped inside, he was stunned by the scene before him.

Before me lay a vast underground plaza, with several red lanterns hanging from the dome like a blood moon. In the dim red glow, I could see that the ground was covered with countless swords, like undulating gray waves.

The temperature here is extremely low, and even your breath carries a frosty scent. The air is filled with the distinctive metallic smell of cold iron.

Amidst the sea of ​​tens of thousands of blades, a dark blue stone platform stood out abruptly, with thirty-three stone steps covered with marks from sword and saber strikes.

On the stone steps, several men and women sat cross-legged, seemingly meditating and cultivating themselves.

Chen Mo also spotted a familiar figure among them.

He was tall and robust, like a small mountain, but his face was pure and lovely, with a touch of baby fat.

It was Li Kui, the deputy commander of the Tianlin Guard's Fire Division.

"So Lord Li is here. No wonder I haven't seen her after coming so many times..."

Chen Mo looked at Zhong Lihe and said, "This should be the 'Mountain of Knives and Tomb of Swords', the place of enlightenment, right? Isn't it said that only those who pass the trials are qualified to enter?"

Zhong Lihe said casually, "The rules are set by me. If I say you are qualified, then you are qualified."

Chen Mo: "..."

I never expected that running an errand would lead to such a wonderful opportunity.
"As for the so-called place of enlightenment, it is just a rumor."

"This mountain of knives and sword tomb does indeed contain Daoist principles, but to resonate with the Great Dao, one must at least possess the strength of a Grandmaster. However, if one has already reached the Grandmaster level, there is no need to enter here to cultivate."

Zhong Lihe stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the gray sea of ​​blades before him, and said, "Every weapon here has been through bloody battles, collected after its owner fell. They are filled with intense baleful energy and can be used to temper one's physique and mind."

"Divine weapons are unwilling to be subordinate to others, so the higher the stone steps they climb, the greater the pressure they bear, and at the same time, the better the body-refining effect."

Chen Mo nodded knowingly.

It is quite similar to the Heavenly Ladder in the Cangyun Mountain Secret Realm.

“Your talent is remarkable, and you are proficient in the way of the sword, but you have only recently broken through to the fourth rank. Being able to reach the tenth level is already quite impressive.” Zhong Lihe said seriously, “Don’t overexert yourself. This ‘Sword and Weapon Fiend’ is no joke. If you try to withstand it head-on, it might even shatter your soul!”

"Thank you for your guidance, Master Zhong."

Chen Mo responded.

Since we're already here, we can't miss this opportunity to cultivate.

Without much thought, he leaped into the air and flew towards the high platform.

However, as soon as he entered the area of ​​the mountain of knives, his body suddenly stiffened. The soaring murderous aura instantly poured into his body, blocking his true essence. He fell downwards like a kite with a broken string.

? !
Just as he was about to be riddled with holes, Chen Mo twisted his body in mid-air, lightly touching the blade with his toes, and stood firmly as if standing on one leg like a golden rooster.

"Ouch, that startled me..."

"This is the Blade of War?"

You couldn't feel it at all from outside, but now that you're inside, all you can see is crimson!
The soaring blood-red light distorted the air, and a powerful, murderous aura had formed a field that constantly pushed back this "foreign species"!
The malevolent energy that has entered the body is eroding the meridians and internal organs, causing waves of excruciating pain.

Chen Mo activated his Qi and blood to disperse the evil Qi, while his vital essence rapidly repaired the damaged meridians.

It recovered completely in a short while and walked forward stepping on the sharp blades.

Outside the mountain of knives, Zhong Lihe saw this scene, and a strange light flashed in his eyes.

"Adapted so quickly?"

"It seems that the dead eunuch was right; this kid is indeed a rare genius."

"Perhaps, he really can make it to the tenth floor?"

He said that on purpose. In fact, for a martial artist who enters the Mountain of Blades for the first time, being able to climb to the fifth floor is enough to be considered a genius!

Reaching level 20 means you're guaranteed to become a Grandmaster!

Further up...

Since the opening of the Heavenly Martial Arena, only one fourth-rank martial artist has been able to ascend to the twentieth floor or higher...

tread--

Chen Mo crossed the layers of swords and arrived at the dark blue stone platform.

Only then did he realize that the entire stone platform was made of demon-slaying stone, which completely suppressed his true essence. If he wanted to continue climbing upwards, he could only rely on his physical body to resist the erosion of the weapon's evil influence.

"It truly is a sacred place for body refinement!"

Chen Mo sighed inwardly.

Suddenly, a notification text flashed before my eyes:
[Special event triggered: Body tempered by a mountain of knives, heart questioned in a sword tomb.]

Although there was no notification, based on Chen Mo's experience, the reward should be linked to the height climbed.

"I didn't expect to have such an unexpected gain. It seems I need to be more serious now."

Chen Mo lifted his leg and stepped onto the first stone step.

boom!
With a deafening roar, a surge of malevolent energy poured into his body, its destructive power several times greater than before!
The blood beads spun in Chen Mo's dantian, and qi and blood flowed continuously from his acupoints, constantly fighting against the evil qi. His clothes moved without wind, and wisps of blood mist escaped from his pores.

Step, step, step——

He lifted his leg and walked upwards, his steps steady and composed, and soon he reached the fifth floor.

Zhong Lihe frowned slightly as he watched this scene.

"It seems this kid's talent is even greater than I expected... Hmm?!"

Chen Mo continued climbing upwards without stopping, and when he reached the ninth floor, he even had the leisure to greet Li Kui.

"Long time no see, Lord Li," Chen Mo said with a smile.

Li Kui was concentrating on breathing exercises. Under immense pressure, his muscles were bulging with veins, and fine beads of sweat were seeping from his forehead.

Hearing someone speak to him, he opened his eyes and was immediately stunned.

"Chen Mo? What are you doing here?"

"It's okay, I'll just take a stroll, you can continue."

Chen Mo waved his hand and stepped lightly up to the next level.

"..."

Li Kui was momentarily stunned.

She has been cultivating in the Sword Mountain and Sword Tomb for more than half a year, and is still stuck on the ninth level...

This guy's first time here, and he's already reached the tenth floor, and he looks completely relaxed and carefree, as if he hasn't even reached his limit yet...

Little did they know, Chen Mo's physique had already been perfected by the Xuan Tian Cang Long Transformation, so this pressure was a piece of cake for him.

Upon entering the tenth floor, the malevolent energy suddenly changed, becoming not only more concentrated but also more intensely bloody.

A chilling wind howled in my ears, sending shivers down my spine.

The eleventh floor, the twelfth floor...

A series of extremely tragic scenes flashed before my eyes.

These were the weapon owners' obsessions before their death, merging with the malevolent energy, pouring into their dantian, and constantly impacting their consciousness.

An ordinary fourth-rank martial artist would probably have lost their mind by now, becoming a mindless walking corpse who only knows how to kill.

However, Chen Mo's soul strength was now vastly different from before, and he didn't even need to use the Soul Concealment Technique. The golden figure remained unmoved under the impact of the baleful aura.

The fifteenth floor, the sixteenth floor...

When Chen Mo stepped into the twentieth floor, the howling wind suddenly stopped, and all around was deathly silent, as if he could hear his own heartbeat.

He seemed to sense something and looked up to see a crimson aura gathering in the sky, like a churning sea of ​​blood, gradually forming a huge vortex, within which countless phantom images of weapons faintly appeared!

The twenty-first floor.

boom!
The phantom of the weapon, crackling with crimson lightning, crashed down and struck Chen Mo directly!

Zhong Lihe watched this scene from afar, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"The twenty-first floor!"

"On his first climb, he actually made it to the twenty-first floor!"

"Besides the eldest princess, there is no one else like her in the entire Great Yuan! Such talent cannot be described as genius; she is simply a prodigy!"

"and many more……"

"He's still climbing?!"

Under Zhong Lihe's horrified gaze, Chen Mo, enduring the blows, climbed another step.

The weapon was as tangible as a physical object; each strike would simultaneously affect the physical body and the soul. As the flesh and blood withered away, the golden body in the spirit began to flicker.

"Nourish the icy soul in the chest, plant the cold toad in the cervical vertebrae, a wisp of pure qi, permeating the three gates..."

Chen Mo silently recited the Heart-Cleansing Mantra, and his golden body stabilized once again. His physical body also gradually became fuller under the repair of the vital essence.

The 23rd floor, the 24th floor...

The climbing speed was much slower than before, but it remained stable, as steadfast as a rock despite the swords and blades aimed at it.

The 28th floor, the 29th floor...

The stench of blood in the air was extremely strong, like a thick sea of ​​blood, making it impossible to breathe.

Just as Chen Mo was about to take the next step, he suddenly noticed that on the thirtieth step, there was a palm-sized character "璃" (li), with flowing, powerful strokes that exuded a domineering and intimidating aura.

Without giving it much thought, he went straight up to the thirtieth floor.

hum-

The weapons throughout the entire Mountain of Knives and Tomb of Swords trembled simultaneously, their sharp edges all pointing directly at Chen Mo on the high platform!

kill!kill!kill!

A terrifying scream seemed to echo in my ears!

Zhong Lihe's mouth was slightly open, and he stood there dumbfounded, his deeply lined old face filled with a blank expression.

"The thirtieth floor..."

He vaguely recalled that golden figure.

A tall figure clad in the Nine Heavens Phoenix Feather Armor ascended the twenty-ninth floor with light steps. Although she was only a few inches away from the top, she stopped.

After a moment's thought, he drew his short dagger and carved his name on the thirtieth step.

The Empress Dowager said that women shouldn't be too assertive, or they'll end up alone. It's best to leave some room for maneuver.

Only men who reach the thirtieth floor are qualified to be my male consorts. If one can successfully reach the top, marrying him would be perfectly acceptable.

The woman smiled radiantly, yet exuded extreme confidence.

At that time, Zhong Lihe took it as a joke. After all, how could anyone below the third rank possibly reach the top?

But now, this very scene is unfolding before my eyes.

"It's really him!"

"The hope that the Golden Crow spoke of... it really is him!"

Zhong Lihe was trembling all over, his face contorted with excitement, and he blurted out almost uncontrollably, "Chen Mo, do you want a wife or not?!"

Chen Mo: [_?]
(End of this chapter)