I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 223 Yu Youhan: Becoming Stronger? The Best Use of Chen Mo!
Ming'an Street, Yan Mansion.

With the help of his maids, Yan Peizhi took off his brocade robe, changed into loose silk undergarments, and lay down on the carved sandalwood canopy bed.

Two pretty maids knelt at the foot of the bed, placing his feet on their laps and gently pressing the acupoints on the soles of his feet with their delicate hands.

As one of the sources of Yang energy, the feet can be massaged to help the rising Yang energy return to its original position, which is called "returning fire to its source". This helps to balance Yin and Yang in the body and improve sleep.

Recently, Yan Peizhi has been troubled by affairs of state and has been unable to sleep, often waking up in the middle of the night.

The reason, of course, is the Chen family.

Since the downfall of the Zhou family, the Ministry of Revenue has been gradually infiltrated by the Consort Gui's faction. At the same time, the group of censors also took action, using the cases of the barbarian slaves and the red sand to create momentum. Chen Zhuo was particularly adept at this, almost always hitting the six ministries where it hurt.

Although the losses weren't particularly severe, they certainly kept them from having a peaceful time.

The two parties have been engaged in open and covert struggles for many years, and the Six Ministries have never been in such a predicament before.

"Chen Zhuo alone is troublesome enough, and now Chen Mo has appeared. It's really giving me a headache..."

Yan Peizhi's eyes were somewhat gloomy.

Zhou Chuanbing's downfall was orchestrated by Chen Mo.

He then went on to achieve great feats, annihilating the demon race and killing the Heavenly Demon... I heard that he recently killed a Grandmaster-level demon?

This is absolutely outrageous!

Who would have thought that just a few months ago, Chen Mo was only a minor captain, but now he has become the deputy commander of the Tianlin Guard and concurrently served as the Imperial Guard General!
Moreover, the position of Fire Commander was vacant, clearly intended for Chen Mo!

When the assessment takes place next year, entering the Qilin Pavilion is practically a certainty!
"Chen Mo's rise has been too rapid, which has further weakened the Empress's faction's influence within the Tianlin Guard..."

"I wonder what His Highness was thinking, entrusting such an important task to the Consort's confidante?"

"It's really hard to understand."

Yan Peizhi frowned, feeling somewhat agitated.

"Chen Zhuo has indeed raised a good son."

"Unfortunately, my unfilial son is useless; all he knows is how to be brave and fierce, and he is utterly incapable of being of any use..."

The only thing that made him feel relieved was that Yan Linghu's temper had improved a lot recently. Although he spent all his time wandering around the brothel, at least he hadn't caused any more trouble.

dong dong dong-

At this time, a knock on the door suddenly sounded.

The maid said, "Master has already rested. Let's talk about it tomorrow."

Yan Linghu’s slightly urgent voice came from outside the door, “Father, it’s me. I have something important to tell you.”

"What urgent matter could you possibly have? Out of money for prostitutes again?" Yan Peizhi said irritably, "I've already told you, if you keep going like this, you'll die on a woman's belly sooner or later..."

"No, this is serious business, it concerns Chen Mo..."

Upon hearing this name, Yan Peizhi couldn't help but shudder.

He's almost developed a psychological aversion to the name "Chen Mo" now.

"come in."

The door opened, and the burly Yan Linghu strode in.

"father……"

"You can go down first," Yan Peizhi said, waving his hand.

"Yes." Several maids bowed and withdrew, closing the door behind them.

Yan Peizhi glanced at Yan Linghu and asked, "Speak, what happened? Did you get beaten up by Chen Mo again for trying to steal a woman?"

"..."

Yan Linghu said helplessly, "Is my child really that worthless in your eyes?"

"Isn't that right?" Yan Peizhi said coldly, "Have you done less of this kind of thing? How many times have I told you, 'A man should have beautiful teeth and delicate eyebrows, be virtuous but not lewd, and not be vulgar...' Spending all day surrounded by women will wear down your spirit and energy. What can you possibly accomplish then..."

Seeing that Yan Peizhi was about to start lecturing again, Yan Linghu felt a headache coming on and hurriedly interrupted, "Father, I have received accurate information that Chen Mo had a conflict with the young master at the brothel tonight..."

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Upon hearing this, Yan Peizhi paused for a moment, then said in disbelief:
"What did you say?"

"Chen Mo and Chu Heng are fighting?!"

Yan Linghu nodded and said, "It wasn't just a fight; to be precise, Chen Mo tried to kill the young master, but was stopped by the Prince's steward. However, the young master was still seriously injured; he was practically electrocuted..."

Yan Peizhi snapped out of his daze and asked seriously, "Are you telling the truth?"

“Absolutely true.” Yan Linghu said confidently, “I was listening to music in the restaurant at the time. When I came out after hearing the commotion, the young master was already lying on the ground… There were many guests at the music academy at the time, at least a hundred people witnessed it!”

"Then the people from the Six Doors and the Military Command arrived one after another, but Chen Mo was eventually taken away by Eunuch Jin."

Yan Peizhi's breathing quickened.

Even if his unfilial son is utterly useless, he would never joke about something like this.

What does it mean to publicly murder a member of the royal family?
The most heinous of the ten heinous crimes, according to the laws of the Great Yuan Dynasty, shall be punished by slow slicing!

Even though Chen Mo has a get-out-of-jail-free card, he can escape the death penalty but not the punishment!
"Just when I was about to fall asleep, this is exactly what I needed!"

"Although we don't know what grudge Chu Heng and Chen Mo have, once something like this happens, the Chen family will definitely not be able to get away with it!"

"No, I have to go out! I must seize this opportunity!"

Yan Peizhi quickly got up, dressed, slipped on his shoes, and hurriedly walked out the door.

Then, as if remembering something, he turned back, took out his money pouch and threw it to Yan Linghu, saying, "Go to the brothel and ask around these next two days. I need to know the whole story. Don't miss any useful information."

"Don't worry, I've got it covered," Yan Linghu nodded.

Yan Peizhi patted him on the shoulder, "Well done."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Yan Linghu was stunned for a moment.

This was the first time in his life he had ever heard a word of praise from his father.

He weighed the money pouch in his hand, shook his head, and muttered under his breath, "I didn't expect Chen Mo to be so bold. Beating up the young master last time wasn't enough; he even had murderous intentions... This is no wonder. Heaven makes those it wishes to destroy madness first..."

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The Imperial Palace, Qianji Palace.

All the doors and windows of the entire palace were sealed off, with only a bronze candlestick on the tea table. By the dim candlelight, one could barely see the surrounding scenery.

A gaunt figure sat upright in a chair, wearing a twelve-tasseled pearl crown and a bright yellow dragon robe embroidered with a five-clawed golden dragon. His hands, as thin as withered trees, emerged from the wide sleeves of the robe and rested on the armrests of the chair, with protruding knuckles and clearly visible veins winding beneath the skin.

He looked lifeless, like a skeleton wrapped in gold thread.

chap——

A soft sound came from the air.

In the corner, a mass of matter seemed to be wriggling, gradually revealing a slender figure.

The man slowly approached the emperor, leaving a thick, almost tangible shadow behind him that swallowed even the candlelight in his wake.

"See Your Majesty."

The man in shadow bowed respectfully, his voice hoarse and dry, "It's rare for Your Majesty to get up and sit down. It seems you're in a good mood today?"

"I need to move around a bit, otherwise my body will rust." The emperor looked down at his dragon robe and said calmly, "I've been lying in bed for too long, I'm almost forgetting that I'm still the ruler of a country."

The shadowy figure shook his head and said, "Your Highness is the supreme ruler, the ultimate sovereign, and that will never change."

"Ah."

The emperor chuckled, his tone laced with mockery and self-deprecation, "The supreme ruler? How many people in the court still remember me as the supreme ruler? They probably all think I'm no different from a dead man, right?"

The shadowy figure kept his head down and didn't reply.

The emperor tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest and asked, "How's the matter I asked you to investigate? Who took that Gengjin Dragon Qi?"

The shadowy figure replied, "Your Majesty, the specific details have not yet been clarified. However, on the day the dragon's aura disappeared, Zhong Lihe suddenly led people into the palace, and then Li Wanjun, the Imperial Physician, also rushed over..."

"Zhong Lihe?"

Upon hearing this name, the emperor paused, seemingly lost in thought, and said, "Back then, Chu Yanli was very close to this man surnamed Zhong, and he has been staying at the Heavenly Martial Arena for years. Unless absolutely necessary, he almost never leaves, as if he is guarding something..."

Who were the people he brought?

"Chen Mo, Deputy Commander of the Tianlin Guard."

"It turns out it's him..."

The emperor seemed to know Chen Mo well, and said calmly, "That explains it. It seems this kid's luck is even stronger than I thought. No wonder he is so favored by the Empress and the Imperial Concubine... Perhaps, he is the person Chu Yanli has been waiting for?"

"Where is the Prince Yu's residence?"

"They should be getting restless soon, right?"

The man in shadow paused for a moment and then said, "This is the second thing I need to report... Just tonight, Chen Mo clashed with Prince Yu's heir, Chu Heng, and severely injured him in public at the Jiaofangsi."

"Chu Heng's physical body was almost destroyed, and his soul also seemed to have suffered severe damage. His fate is now unknown."

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The emperor was taken aback upon hearing this.

Immediately, the wide dragon robe fluttered, and suppressed laughter came from under the beaded curtain.

"Haha, interesting, really interesting..."

"I told you long ago that Yanchang's son is narrow-minded and short-sighted. Although he is ambitious, he lacks strategic thinking and will hardly achieve anything great in the future. He might even drag the entire Chu family down with him. I was right... cough cough cough..."

As he was talking, he started coughing violently.

Snapped--

A glob of dark, foul-smelling blood spurted from his mouth and splashed onto the floor tiles.

The man in shadow said in a deep voice, "I hope Your Majesty will take care of your health."

"Can't die."

The emperor casually wiped his mouth with his sleeve, took a breath, and said, "But to cause such a huge mess, Chen Mo is indeed quite bold. Where is he now?"

"The Palace of Nourishing the Heart," the shadowy figure replied.

The Emperor raised an eyebrow slightly and pondered, "It seems the Empress is determined to protect him to the death? In that case, I'll give her a push..."

His lips moved, silently conveying something.

"As ordered."

The shadowy figure bowed its head in response, and the thick darkness surged and slowly disappeared.

The emperor leaned back in his chair, feeling somewhat tired after speaking so much.

Gazing at the slowly writhing mass of blood on the ground, two eerie flames seemed to burn in his deep-set eyes, as if brewing something.

"The mandate of heaven has been bestowed upon us, and the cycle of sixty years has come. This dragon throne is both a power and a shackle... If one is as weak as a reed, even if hundreds of officials kneel and millions of people bow their heads, it is nothing more than a candle in the wind, which will be extinguished in an instant."

"So-called imperial power is essentially the embodiment of 'power'."

"Only those who possess great power within themselves deserve to be called...lone lords!"

"Unfortunately, I realized this a little too late, but fortunately, there is still a chance..."

Step, step, step——

Light footsteps sounded, and a young eunuch approached with quick, light steps. "Your Majesty, it's time for your medicine."

The young eunuch opened the wooden box, took out two red pills, and bowed to present them to the emperor.

The emperor reached out and took it, glancing at him through his eyes behind the beaded curtain.

"Looks unfamiliar, are you new here?"

The young eunuch was a little nervous and bowed his head, saying, "This servant was just transferred from the Imperial Household Department yesterday to serve Your Majesty's daily life. If there is anything improper, I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."

The emperor put the elixir in his mouth and said softly, "It's alright. Everyone is a little clumsy at first, but you'll get used to it gradually."

"Thank you for your leniency, Your Majesty."

The little eunuch breathed a sigh of relief, thinking to himself:

"It seems His Majesty is quite amiable, not as terrifying as I imagined."

"This job is not only easy, but the monthly salary has also increased fivefold. I'm really lucky... However, the turnover rate is too high. I have to be careful and try to stay..."

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The sky began to lighten with the first hint of dawn, as the faint morning light dispelled the darkness.

Footsteps echoed through the corridors, and palace servants moved between the pavilions. The imperial city, which had been silent all night, was gradually awakening.

In the quiet room of Hanxiao Palace, Yu Youhan sat cross-legged, her body emanating a mysterious and profound aura.

She closed her eyes slightly and slowly extended her delicate hand.

The fingertips sliced ​​through space, like a curtain being torn open, revealing a deep, dark rift.

In the depths of that chaos, a cloud of azure matter floats, changing every second, its exact shape impossible to describe.

Yu Youhan's fingers plunged into the void, reaching out to grab the clump of blue substance.

However, though seemingly close at hand, it is actually impossibly far away, as if it lies across the entire universe. No matter which direction you go, the distance remains constant, and you cannot get any closer.

"Humph."

Yu Youhan gave a cold snort, and a ghostly light shot out from her palm.

Space twisted and dissolved, forming a bottomless vortex like a black hole, which, under the pull of immense suction, slowly dragged the cyan substance toward it.

As the distance closed, the void trembled violently, as if it were about to collapse completely at any moment!
Ignoring everything else, Yu Youhan forcefully reached out to touch the source essence.

However, there seemed to be an invisible thick wall blocking the source matter. As soon as the fingertip touched the edge, the speed became extremely slow, and time and space seemed to stand still.

She pushed her power to its limit, and the barrier continued to crumble.

Ultimately, they could only get halfway through before being unable to proceed any further.

Seeing that the space was on the verge of collapse, Yu Youhan had no choice but to stop. Chaos surged up again, and the void rift healed.

The room returned to silence, as if nothing had happened.

"It's still not quite there..."

"If one relies solely on their own cultivation level, achieving this level seems to be the limit..."

"To break the blockade and completely breach the source barrier, we still need to rely on a higher level of power. Apart from dragon energy, I really can't think of any other way..."

"But……"

Yu Youhan's eyes darkened slightly, her expression somewhat helpless.

The reason she was confined to this deep palace was to compete for the fate of the Great Yuan Dynasty.

After years of painstaking planning and scheming, the dragon's aura landed lightly on Chen Mo.

If it were anyone else, she would have already forcibly peeled them off.

But when faced with Chen Mo, Yu Youhan was helpless. Even without the red ribbon restraining her, she couldn't bring herself to do it...

"Now I have two paths before me."

"Either win the power struggle, completely overthrow the Yuan Dynasty, and ascend the throne as a woman."

"The right of kings is divinely ordained, and the mandate of heaven will be bestowed upon them. When the yellow robe is placed upon them, the dragon's energy will naturally flow into their bodies, and breaking through this final step will be a natural outcome."

This was also Yu Youhan's initial plan.

The so-called "donning the yellow robe" is not simply about wearing a dragon robe and sitting on a dragon throne.

Instead, one must truly become the ruler of a country, ascend the altar to worship heaven and earth, receive the kowtows and congratulations of civil and military officials, and have one's name resound in every inch of the land before one can be called "Emperor"!
Getting to this point is as difficult as climbing to the heavens!

But Yu Youhan's heart was as firm as iron in seeking the Dao. Knowing that it was impossible, he still did it and never retreated in the slightest.

"Besides that, there is another way."

"It's about cultivating with someone who possesses dragon energy..."

Dragon energy is essentially a type of "energy".

Since it is energy, it can circulate throughout the body.

Moreover, after obtaining the Geng Metal Qi, Chen Mo's control over Dragon Qi was further enhanced. Theoretically, he could inject Dragon Qi into her body through dual cultivation...

"However, if you want to engage in dual cultivation, the difference in cultivation levels between the two parties cannot be too great, otherwise it will become a form of sexual exploitation, and you will be drained dry in an instant."

"At the very least, one must break through to the first rank of the Celestial Realm..."

"Judging from Chen Mo's talent, he broke through from the sixth rank to the fourth rank in just a few months, and it seems that it won't be long before he enters the Celestial Realm... Obviously, this method is simpler and less strenuous. I don't need to be trapped in this palace. I can just sit back and enjoy the fruits of his labor..."

Yu Youhan lowered his gaze slightly and fell into deep thought for a moment.

A moment later, she suddenly realized something and shook her head vigorously.

"Strange, why would I have such a thought?"

"To break through one's limitations through dual cultivation with a man is simply too despicable..."

Chen Mo's handsome face flashed through her mind, and a blush rose on her jade-like cheeks. She muttered to herself, "I have no intention of cultivating with him. I'd better think about how to ascend the throne..."

dong dong dong-

At this time, there was a knock on the door.

Xu Qingyi's voice came from outside the door: "Your Highness, this servant has something to report."

Yu Youhan frowned slightly.

If it weren't for something urgent, Xu Qingyi would never have disturbed her meditation at this time.

"come in."

The door opened, and Xu Qingyi strode in, saying directly, "Your Majesty, something has happened to Lord Chen!"

Yu Youhan: ?

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The morning sunlight streamed into the room through the window.

Behind a brocade canopy embroidered with golden phoenixes spreading their wings, two figures lay embracing.

The empress wore a crimson undergarment, her skin as smooth as jade shimmering with a lustrous sheen. A faint blush clung to her pretty oval face, and her lips parted slightly as she murmured things like "you little scoundrel" and "I'll bite you to death" in her sleep.

"..."

Chen Mo stared wide-eyed at the ceiling.

He woke up very early in the morning; to be precise, he hadn't slept all night.

After exorcising the poison from Lin Jingzhu yesterday, it was already close to dawn. We finally managed to get rid of her, but then the Empress started throwing a tantrum, yelling that she wanted to storm the Lin residence to find Jin Yun and demand an explanation...

Finally, Chen Mo used all his skills, even employing the Meteor Fire, and managed to subdue the Empress...

But I just couldn't fall asleep...

"Hmm~"

At this moment, the Queen's eyelashes trembled, and she slowly opened her eyes.

"Little thief, you're awake?"

"Good morning, Your Highness."

Chen Mo forced a smile.

The empress looked up at him, her slightly confused eyes gradually clearing.

Recalling the absurd events of last night, her face instantly burned. She had originally intended to teach this little thief a lesson, but Chen Mo had taken the initiative and almost tormented her to death...

"You dare to laugh? I haven't even settled accounts with you yet!" The Empress's face was contorted with rage as she gritted her teeth and said, "You promised me you'd keep your distance from Zhu'er, and this is how you keep it?!"

Chen Mo's lips twitched slightly.

Last night, kissing and interrupting each other was indeed a bit outrageous... He cleared his throat and said, "Your Highness, Madam Jinyun and Constable Lin really only went to the Chen residence to express their gratitude."

The Empress said coldly, "Then why would Zhu'er say that you two were cornered in bed?"

Chen Mo explained, "That was my way of exorcising the cold poison from her."

He was telling the truth, but he only told half of it...

"Even so, then why did you react that way last night?" the Queen asked, her face flushed. She had been so angry that she had done such a ridiculous thing.

Chen Mo said with a wry smile, "I'm a normal man too. With such a beautiful woman in my bed, and... cough cough, it's inevitable that my blood and qi are a little out of control."

Upon hearing the word "beauty," the Empress's face became even more radiant.

However, a hint of doubt lingered in his eyes. "Are you sure it's because of me, and not because of Zhu'er?"

Chen Mo held that slender waist and said earnestly, "Haven't I already proven that?"

"Don't touch me, I haven't forgiven you yet."

The empress gave him a push, but the movement was soft and gentle, as if she were being coquettish.

Chen Mo reached out and lifted her chin, gazing at her cherry-red lips, and said softly, "Your Highness, considering how hard I worked last night, a good morning kiss isn't too much to ask, is it?"

"How dare you say that? You bullied me so badly, I was almost... so ashamed!"

The Empress glared at him, her expression a mixture of anger and resentment.

However, seeing Chen Mo's pitiful appearance, she felt a little soft-hearted. She turned her head away and snorted, "Why do you even ask me about this? Even if you... even if you insist on kissing me, there's nothing I can do..."

The Queen is truly as tsundere as ever...

Chen Mo's lips curled up, and he was about to lean in when suddenly there was a rapid knocking on the door.

Immediately afterwards, the voice of Lady Sun rang out from outside the door: "Lord Chen, are you up yet?"

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The two exchanged a glance, their expressions somewhat tense.

Fortunately, he had put the concealing ring on the Empress's hand last night, so nothing unusual should be noticed... Chen Mo steadied himself and said, "I just woke up. Does Consort Sun need something?"

Lady Sun said, "Consort Yu has arrived and is waiting in the inner palace. We don't know where Her Highness has gone; we can't find her anywhere..."

"What did you say?"

"Mother, the Empress is here?!"

Chen Mo's expression froze completely.

Oh no, we're really going to get caught this time!
(End of this chapter)