I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 238 The Daoist's Gift! The Mysterious Key!

Ji Hongxiu was immersed in the icy pool water, but the biting cold did not calm her down; instead, the flames in her heart burned even more fiercely.

"it's wired……"

Why have I become like this?

Recalling what happened at the Chen residence, Ji Hongxiu was completely baffled.

She had clearly been in close contact with Chen Mo before, and had even touched the dragon's aura herself, yet she had never encountered this situation...

The moment the purple-gold dragon energy touched his body, his Dharma form underwent a strange change. The withered branches covered in ice and snow actually blossomed with peach blossoms, and his originally clear and pure Dao heart collapsed in an instant!
In fact, Yu Youhan was right.

She regained consciousness midway through, and her true self had taken control, but she still couldn't control herself.

"Chen Mo..."

Even now, the thought of that handsome face still makes her somewhat unable to control herself... that feeling she had never experienced before is like a poison that she can't resist.

Just then, a slightly mocking, lazy voice came from the mouth:
"Tsk tsk, I never expected that a dignified Dao Venerable would secretly be thinking about men?"

? !
Ji Hongxiu's expression suddenly froze, and she asked in a flustered tone, "When...when did you wake up?"

The Yin God chuckled and said, "It's been a while. Seeing that you're so engrossed, I didn't want to disturb you... I'm almost losing track of who is the Three Corpses between us."

"..."

Ji Hongxiu forced herself to calm down and said in a deep voice, "You've come at the right time. I also want to ask you, what exactly happened at the Chen residence? Why did my Dao heart suddenly lose control?"

"I don't know either," Yin Shen said calmly. "Perhaps it's Taiyi Gengjin, perhaps it's the inheritance of calamity, or perhaps it's the Golden Branch of Creation... Who can say for sure? That's not the point. The point is Chen Mo himself."

"Chen Mo?"

Ji Hongxiu frowned slightly.

"Since we can see the future, why should we ask about the past?"

The Yin God said meaningfully, "As the supreme being of the Dao of Cause and Effect, you should know very well that since the 'effect' is already determined, what is the point of pursuing the so-called 'cause'?"

Ji Hongxiu was speechless for a moment.

It must be admitted that what the Yin spirit said makes sense.

Even if we try to find the reason now, we cannot change the established fact—she did indeed have worldly desires, and Chen Mo was the "inner demon" that shattered her Dao heart.

"However, there is one thing I still can't figure out."

Ji Hongxiu pondered for a moment and said, "I entered the Dao through 'forgetting emotions,' so in theory there should be no turning back. However, my cultivation has not been affected; on the contrary, it has even improved a bit..."

"They really are blinded by their own involvement..."

The Yin God sighed and said, "The Daoist arts of the Heavenly Pivot Pavilion emphasize 'the Supreme Mystery, remotely sensing the secrets of Heaven.' Forgetting emotions is merely a means, not an end. Once you have touched that sliver of heavenly secret, what difference does it make whether you forget emotions or experience extreme emotions?"

Ji Hongxiu was stunned upon hearing this. "You mean..."

“Chen Mo is only a fourth-rank martial artist, yet he can withstand the double dragon energy, and at the same time possesses the inheritance of calamity. His cultivation of Daoist supernatural powers is progressing by leaps and bounds... He has completely exceeded the category of genius. Haven’t you thought about what this means?”

"The Tao is elusive and indistinct, hidden in nothingness yet manifesting in myriad ways."

"The Tao has no face, but is manifested by the mind. It has no fixed form, but also has myriad appearances, such as grass and trees, clouds and rainbows, thunder and lightning, wind and fire... and can also be human."

Yin Shen paused, seemingly very excited, his voice trembling slightly: "To 'Forget Emotion,' he is your inner demon, but to 'Extreme Emotion,' he is the Great Dao!"

Ji Hongxiu's slender hands clenched tightly, and her pupils contracted slightly.

This is the only plausible explanation...

She understood the reasoning, but subconsciously she dared not think in that direction.

As the head of the Tian Shu Pavilion, she repeatedly forbade romantic relationships between men and women, and her disciples regarded this as an inviolable rule... However, she herself took the lead in breaking the rules, suddenly jumping from indifference to extreme passion, and even becoming entangled with her disciple's man...

"That's ridiculous!"

"I've only met him a few times, and I have absolutely no feelings for him. Why has it suddenly turned out like this?!"

Ji Hongxiu found it hard to accept.

The Yin God smiled and said, "Feelings can be cultivated. Besides, weren't you working quite enthusiastically just now? When you were busy with your craft, you were probably thinking about Chen Mo, weren't you?"

Ji Hongxiu: "..."

"Wait a minute..."

Suddenly, the spirit noticed something and asked in confusion, "Where did the ring on your hand go?"

Ji Hongxiu put her hands behind her back, her expression somewhat unnatural. "Ahem, it's just a storage ring. Anyway, it's of no use to me, so I just tossed it to Chen Mo."

"Storage ring?"

"That 'Heavenly Profound Ring' is a token left by our master, it has extraordinary significance. You've always treasured it, how could you just give it away?"

At this point, the Yin spirit suddenly realized, "Oh, so you said you weren't in love, but you've already given away your token of love, you're really something..."

Ji Hongxiu raised her hand and touched her brow, her voice abruptly ceasing, plunging the world into complete silence.

Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she muttered softly, "You talk too much..."

wow-

Ji Hongxiu stood up, water droplets sliding down her smooth skin.

A pure white Taoist robe appeared out of thin air, covering her exquisite and graceful body, and she regained her aloof and otherworldly appearance.

"The path to immortality is arduous and difficult. In any case, I have already come this far, and there is no reason for me to give up halfway."

"But how do we explain this to Qingxuan?"

Ji Hongxiu sighed softly and muttered to herself, "Never mind, there's no point in thinking about it anymore. Let nature take its course..."

That handsome face involuntarily appeared in my mind.

When the Dao pattern activates again, I should be able to see him, right?
Normally, she would avoid the excruciating pain of being consumed by karmic fire, even feeling fear towards it, but now, a hint of anticipation, which she herself was unaware of, had crept into her heart…

……

……

Tiandu City, Chen Mansion.

After enduring repeated torture by Chen Zhuo and He Yuzhi, Chen Mo swore that he had absolutely no improper dealings with the Daoist Master and the Empress, thus escaping a calamity...

Watching Chen Mo's departing figure, the two men frowned.

Clearly, neither of them believed a single word of the kid's nonsense.

"What exactly is going on?" Chen Zhuo rubbed his temples, his head throbbing.

Although the reason is unclear, it is certain that the relationship between these three people is definitely extraordinary.

“Mo’er is exceptionally talented and handsome. It’s understandable that the Empress would choose him as a male concubine.” He Yuzhi said thoughtfully, “However, judging from the Empress’s attitude, their relationship is definitely not as simple as a fleeting romance.”

"Furthermore, Her Majesty rejected the marriage alliance between the Chen and Shen families, and even asked me about my requirements for a future daughter-in-law..."

"Could it be that……"

Thinking of this, He Yuzhi swallowed hard, her throat tightening slightly.

Could it be that Her Majesty has her eye on the position of the head wife of the Chen family?!

If one day we really get married, how should our relationship be defined?
Consort Yu called her "Mother," while she called Consort Yu "Your Majesty." They each addressed each other differently.
This is too outrageous!

He Yuzhi shuddered, not daring to think any further, and hurriedly banished this outrageous thought from her mind.

"impossible."

"Your Majesty has great ambitions and lofty aspirations; how could you be hindered by the affections of your children?"

Chen Zhuo fiddled with his teacup, shaking his head. "Besides," he said, "no matter what, His Majesty is still here, and the Empress is in charge of the six palaces. The Empress wouldn't do something like this..."

"But we need to keep a close eye on that Daoist Master."

"The Heavenly Pivot Pavilion is extremely skilled in divination and prediction; who knows, they might be playing some grand scheme..."

He Yuzhi frowned and said helplessly, "This brat, it wasn't enough that he offended Qingxuan, he even went so far as to offend her master... How can our Chen family, this little temple, possibly contain these big shots?!"

"Isn't it all your fault for spoiling him!" Chen Zhuo flicked his sleeve and said in a deep voice, "I've said it before, spoiling a child is like killing him. If you hadn't indulged him in every way, how could he have gotten to this point?"

He Yuzhi glanced at him and said indifferently, "Who was it that said a tiger father begets no dog son? You seem quite proud of your son's womanizing ways?"

Chen Zhuo's expression stiffened slightly. He cleared his throat and said, "You misheard me. I said 'like father, like son.' He hasn't learned a single thing from me, my unwavering devotion..."

He Yuzhi sneered, "Still being stubborn, you wait until tonight..."

Chen Zhuo: "..."

……

……

In the bedroom.

Chen Mo leaned against the headboard, examining the ring on his hand.

This ring is neither gold nor stone, and it feels quite heavy in the hand, but it looks terrible. It looks dull and gray, the kind of ring that no one would pick up if you threw it on the ground.

However, based on his understanding of the Daoist Master, the item he gave away was definitely not an ordinary thing.

"Since it's a storage ring, shouldn't it require a blood oath to become the owner, just like a Sumeru bag?"

Chen Mo forced a drop of blood from his fingertip, which dripped onto the ring.

The moment the blood touched the ring, it was quickly absorbed like water from a sponge. Cracks appeared on the surface of the ring, and rays of light shone through, as dazzling as a rising sun.

After shedding its gray outer shell, its true appearance is revealed.

It is a bright gold color with dark red patterns engraved on it. The shimmering light makes it look like surging flames, which looks extremely mysterious.

He focused his mind on it and was completely stunned.

I found myself in a vast space, which was not a void or chaos, but rather seemed like an independent world, with towering mountains and flowing water, and vast fields of spiritual energy, stretching as far as the eye could see!

Compared to the Sumeru Bag, it's like the bright moon compared to a firefly!

Besides being extremely vast, the spirit field was also planted with countless exotic flowers and herbs, all of which were rare spiritual materials that could not be seen outside!
"This is no ordinary storage ring; it's practically a medium-sized secret realm!"

Chen Mo couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.

Although he had anticipated that the Daoist Master wouldn't give him junk, he never expected him to be so generous!

"And that's not all..."

After recognizing him as its master, this space belonged to him, and he had complete control over it, knowing exactly what was stored inside.

With a thought, three items appeared before my eyes.

They are an ancient book, a key, and a token.

Chen Mo's gaze first fell on the ancient book, where the yellowed cover bore the words "Xuanmen Tiangang Zhengfa" in large characters.

Reaching out to open the ancient book, it was filled with densely packed, tiny characters.

Besides the Palm Thunder and Azure Lotus Seed that he had already mastered, there were also Cloud Soaring Guide, Obscurity and Brightness Transformation, Floating Life Dream, Nine Luminaries Body... a total of no less than twenty kinds of Taoist supernatural powers recorded!
Below each supernatural power is a note personally added by the Daoist Master.

It includes precautions, cultivation routes, and answers to frequently asked questions... The content is extremely detailed! Chen Mo had personally experienced the power of those two supernatural abilities, so he naturally knew how valuable this ancient book was. Any one of its techniques, if it were to spread, could cause a bloodbath in the martial arts world!
However, he now faces a crucial problem...

"Can not Understand it!"

"I recognize each word individually, but why does it sound so unfamiliar when put together?"

Chen Mo looked at those obscure and difficult-to-understand terms and felt a headache coming on.

Although he was a practitioner of both Daoist and martial arts, the Daoist power within him came from the goddess. He had never actually practiced Daoist techniques, so his foundation was quite weak, and his theoretical knowledge was extremely lacking.

Even with the annotations written by the Daoist master, one still only has a superficial understanding and finds it difficult to grasp the essence.

"Strange, in theory, as long as you obtain the cultivation technique, you should be able to trigger the system prompt and add points with one click."

But this time there was no reaction at all.

Chen Mo stroked his chin, deep in thought.

Could it be that I am not yet qualified for cultivation?

He turned to the page in the book that contained the story of the Palm Thunder.

He had completely mastered this supernatural power, so reading it was no problem for him. The annotations below benefited him greatly and deepened his understanding of the supernatural power.

A notification message flashed before my eyes:

[Proficiency in "Mysterious Gate Heavenly Gang Orthodox Method - Palm Thunder" has increased; current level is Intermediate (1/2).]

"Not bad, it's equivalent to saving two Dao Essence Crystals." Chen Mo nodded in satisfaction.

Open your palm, and lightning patterns appear.

Plasma flowed out, its color transitioning from purple to reddish gold, and then back to dark blue.

"The switching between the three types of lightning—Zixiao, Taiyi, and Yushu—is seamless and can even penetrate the body, with a damage range of three zhang, which is quite an improvement."

In the battle with Chu Heng, the power of the Palm Thunder was fully demonstrated.

Especially when facing evil methods, the attribute advantage makes its power even greater.

Immediately afterwards, Chen Mo turned to the page about the Green Lotus Seed, and after reading it carefully, the prompt reappeared:
[Proficiency in "Mysterious Sect Heavenly Gang Orthodox Method - Azure Lotus Seed" has increased; current level is Intermediate (1/2).]

Inside the dantian, the outer shell of the lotus seed cracked, and tender green sprouts grew rapidly, forming green leaves that looked like copper coins.

Meanwhile, the white roots below spread deep into the earth, constantly drawing in primordial energy and essence.

Lotus leaves and golden branches complement each other, creating a vibrant scene within the dantian.

"The Green Lotus Seed can change one's constitution and increase one's affinity with Yuan Qi. It is also a kind of nourishment for the Creation Golden Branch... It seems that it won't be long before we get the first Heavenly Yuan Spirit Fruit."

Chen Mo still remembered his promise to Ling Ningzhi.

After all, Ling Yishan is Ling Ningzhi's biological grandfather. Even without the contract, he would find a way to gather the materials and help her refine the Creation Golden Pill to prolong her life.

"Only the Palm Lightning and the Azure Lotus Seed are effective..."

"It seems that if I want to learn other supernatural abilities, I still have to be taught by the Dao Venerable himself, just like before."

Chen Mo put the ancient book away.

He then flipped his wrist, and a token appeared in his hand.

The token was nothing special; it was just an ordinary wooden plaque with the words "Tian Shu" engraved on the front and intricate cloud patterns on the back.

"It's a brand name again..."

"If this keeps up, we might really be able to start wholesaling..."

Chen Mo shook his head, not taking it seriously, and casually put it away.

Their gaze settled on the last item.

It was a bronze key, quite old, covered in rust. He studied it for a long time but still couldn't figure out what it was for...

"Since the Daoist Master gave me this, there must be a deeper meaning behind it."

"But no matter whether I inject true essence or primordial qi, there is no reaction... What exactly is this for?"

Chen Mo frowned, puzzled.

At that moment, his gaze fell upon the storage ring, and suddenly a flash of inspiration struck him.

"Does that mean... we have to acknowledge a master first?"

He forced another drop of blood from his fingertip and dripped it onto the bronze key.

hum-

In an instant, the bronze key began to tremble.

It immediately slipped from my grasp, hovering in the air, the key body disappearing into the void, while the handle rotated clockwise on its own...

click-

There was a crisp sound.

The void before them shattered like a mirror, revealing a portal of light.

Behind the gate of light lies a misty, celestial mountain, and from an overhead view, one can vaguely see a small courtyard perched atop it.

?

Chen Mo was stunned for a moment.

Why does this place look so familiar?

Isn't this the place Ji Hongxiu took him and Ling Ningzhi to last time? I think it was some kind of enlightenment site...

"This key is actually the entrance to the hidden mountain peak?"

"What does the Daoist Master mean by this? Does he intend to have a secret rendezvous with me here?"

His mind raced, and he could roughly guess what the Daoist Master was thinking.

To avoid Yu Youhan's notice, the two will meet privately in this way the next time they need to suppress their Dao patterns... Damn, why does this feel like a clandestine tryst?

"There is no such thing as a free lunch."

"The Daoist Master has given me so many benefits, so naturally I must repay him... I never thought I would stoop to selling my body."

Chen Mo sighed softly.

However, he had no other choice.

Going against a woman's will might result in imprisonment at worst, but going against the will of women could cost you your life.

"Hmph, just wait, I'll attain the Great Dao sooner or later! Then I'll show you that your Brother Chen's sword isn't useless!" Chen Mo silently made a grand vow in his heart, but he didn't know if having a dual personality would result in dual senses...

dong dong dong-

Just as he was lost in thought, a knock suddenly sounded on the door.

Chen Mo put the key away and said, "Come in."

The door opened, and Shen Zhixia floated in, nestling into his arms like a fledgling swallow returning to its nest.

"elder brother!"

She hugged Chen Mo's neck, gazing at him with watery eyes, her voice soft and sweet, "Brother, when did you come back? You didn't even tell me... Where have you been these past few days? I really missed you so much~"

Since the two signed their marriage certificate using the Golden Contract of Creation, Shen Zhixia has become bolder and more passionate, never hesitating to express her longing and love.

"I just got back too, and I was just about to come find you." Chen Mo reached out and gently stroked Shen Zhixia's pert nose.

"Hmph, I don't believe it." Shen Zhixia pouted and said, "I heard from my aunt that your case was actually finished a long time ago, but you've been staying in the palace all this time... I think you've almost forgotten about her."

"I may forget anyone, but I will never forget my little sister, Insect."

Chen Mo embraced her slender yet firm waist and gently pecked her rosy lips.

"Ugh, the Taoist priest is still watching..."

Shen Zhixia's face was flushed, and although she said that, her body had completely gone limp.

Chen Mo looked up and saw Ling Ningzhi standing outside the door in a moon-white Taoist robe. Her expression was somewhat complicated, and she hesitated before coming in.

"Zhi'er..."

Chen Mo could roughly guess what she was thinking.

With a wave of his hand, gentle primordial energy emanated from his body, transforming into an invisible hand that pulled her over, and she and Shen Zhixia sat on his lap, one on each side.

"Lord Chen, this humble Taoist..."

Ling Ningzhi bit her lip, hesitating to speak.

"I know what you're worried about. Don't worry, your master and I are just ordinary... uh, bed partners. We have no other interaction." Chen Mo transmitted his voice into your ear.

Ling Ningzhi shook her head and said softly, "I can sense that Master has changed somewhat."

In the past, when Ji Hongxiu talked about men, especially Chen Mo, her expression always carried an undisguised disgust.

But this time was clearly different. She could sense a hint of hesitation and guilt in the other person's eyes... which made her feel inexplicably uneasy.

We can't really expect to become a situation where "among three people walking together, there must be one I can learn from," can we?

Chen Mo smiled and said, "You're overthinking it... Her Majesty also said that Daoist Masters enter the Dao by forgetting emotions. If he really had any feelings for me, I'm afraid he wouldn't even be able to protect his cultivation."

“That makes sense, but I still feel something is off.” Ling Ningzhi hesitated for a moment before asking, “If, and I mean if, Master really has feelings for you… what do you plan to do?”

"How to do?"

Chen Mo stroked his chin, pondering, "With Dao Zun's cultivation level, if he really wanted to use force, I'm afraid I would be powerless to resist and could only choose to enjoy... I mean, endure."

Seeing Ling Ningzhi's slightly changed expression, he cleared his throat and said, "Just kidding. Putting aside whether Dao Zun could do such a thing with his personality... with the Empress here, she might have the desire but not the guts. If she were discovered, wouldn't we just twist her head off?"

"..."

While this may be an exaggeration, it is indeed true.

Ling Ningzhi felt a little more at ease, leaned her head on Chen Mo's shoulder, and whispered, "Lord Chen, don't you think I'm being too stingy?"

"Of course not." Chen Mo gently stroked her hair and said with a smile, "Zhi'er is so anxious because she likes me, but I'm actually quite happy about it."

Ling Ningzhi's jade-like cheeks flushed slightly, and she glared at him with her clear black and white eyes, saying coquettishly, "It's good that you know, at least you have some conscience... If it were any other girl, it would be fine, after all, I only arrived later and have no right to say anything..."

"But Master's words are indeed a bit hard to accept."

If Ji Hongxiu and Chen Mo really developed that kind of relationship, wouldn't Chen Mo become her master?
Whenever she thought of this, she would blush and her heart would race.

It's so ridiculous!
The two were communicating telepathically, and Shen Zhixia didn't hear a word. Her pink cheeks puffed up in anger, "How annoying! They actually whispered in front of me..."

Her eyes darted around, and she slowly squatted down.

? !
Chen Mo's expression froze.

"Zhi, Zhi Xia?!"

(End of this chapter)