I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 282 Chu Yanli Breaks Through Her Defenses! The Empress's Jealousy!
Chu Yanli did not have masochistic tendencies; she was genuinely in unbearable pain.

Her clothes were soaked in blood, and the excruciating pain was unbearable; her voice trembled slightly.
"Chen Mo, have you had enough?"

Chen Mo had calmed down by now, and seeing her state, he realized something was wrong.

I was in a fit of anger just now and didn't think too much about it. Now it seems I really went too far. After all, she is the eldest princess of the Great Yuan Dynasty. If she were to get seriously injured, the trouble would be immense...

He mobilized his vital essence, flicked his finger, and a beam of green light entered Chu Yanli's body.

However, it was to no avail; the blood continued to seep out, and there was no sign of healing.

"It's no use. My body has been partially assimilated by the dragon energy. In this state, ordinary pills and medical techniques are useless to me," Chu Yanli said, shaking her head.

"assimilation?"

Looking at the fine, metallic scales on her exposed arm, Chen Mo frowned, and couldn't help but think of the martial spirit he had awakened when he broke through to the fifth rank.

The two seem somewhat similar, but the difference is that he can control it himself, while Chu Yanli can only passively endure it.

"What should we do?"

"There's nothing we can do but wait for the mutation to subside on its own. If we can't withstand it, we'll just have to wait to die." Chu Yanli glanced at him and sneered, "What, scared? Weren't you fighting quite enthusiastically just now?"

Chen Mo shrugged and said, "One thing at a time. If it's just a swollen butt, you can say it's just for fun, and His Highness probably won't be too embarrassed to pursue it. But if it results in someone's death, that's a different story."

"..."

Chu Yanli bit her lip.

Judging from the force just now, it wasn't even about gaining an advantage; it was purely about venting anger.

This guy, it seems, never really saw her as a woman...

Although she didn't really care, it was the first time she had lowered herself and tried to seduce someone, only to be unmoved and even beaten up. Naturally, she was a little annoyed...

"Get out, I don't want to see you," Chu Yanli said coldly.

Chen Mo shook his head and said, "What if something happens to Your Highness after I leave?"

"That's none of your business. Whether they live or die is none of your concern."

"His Highness died in his bed. As his male concubine, how could I possibly escape responsibility?"

"...If you can't speak, then shut up!"

Chu Yanli glared at Chen Mo with hatred.

How come I never realized before that this guy was so annoying?

Chen Mo didn't say anything more and reached out to untie the belt around her waist.

"What are you trying to do?!"

Chu Yanli immediately tensed up and subconsciously struggled, which aggravated her wound and almost made her cry out in pain.

"Don't get agitated, I just want to check your injuries," Chen Mo said, frowning.

"I told you, we don't need it!"

"Asshole, stop it!"

Chu Yanli angrily rebuked him, but under the influence of the mutation, she had no ability to resist and could only let him do as he pleased.

Chen Mo lifted her skirt, revealing that her white underpants were stained bright red.

He grabbed the waistband and slowly pulled it down, and his pupils contracted slightly when he saw what was in front of him.

The pert, rounded buttocks were covered by a layer of golden scales, which were semi-transparent and covered with cracks, like broken glass. Bright red blood kept seeping out of the cracks, which looked shocking.

"Don't look, or I'll gouge your eyes out!"

Chu Yanli threatened him with a fierce but cowardly expression, but Chen Mo ignored her and observed carefully.

Princess Xuanhuang's strength should be above the first rank. Logically speaking, even if he used his full strength, he shouldn't be able to beat someone like this. So the problem must lie in the dragon energy.

"Since this mutation was caused by the influence of dragon energy, can dragon energy also be used for repair?"

Chen Mo opened his right hand, and a purple-gold aura swirled in his palm, gently touching the shattered golden scales.

"Well!"

Whether from pain or some other reason, Chu Yanli trembled and let out a soft groan.

The purple aura, almost tangible, flowed across the surface of the scales, and a vast and powerful aura spread out. The Heavenly Decree Seal in her chest stopped humming and gradually returned to calm.

"It really works."

Chen Mo continued to activate the dragon energy, and the golden scales faded at a speed visible to the naked eye.

? !
Chu Yanli's cherry lips parted slightly, already lost in shock.

"He can actually suppress the mutation? No, to be precise, it's the effect of the Purple Dragon Qi..."

This purple dragon energy is attached to the earth's veins and is the foundation of the stability of the country. It has the effect of calming and stabilizing. Only the Purple Extreme Qian Yuan, which comes from the same source, can suppress the extremely destructive Taiyi Geng Jin.

However, it's not unreasonable to say that Chen Mo can curb the alienation.

Because apart from him, there is probably no other person in the world who can control the Purple Dragon Qi.

"No wonder he was able to find the dragon vein by 'intuition,' this makes sense..."

Chu Yanli's expression was somewhat complicated.

Chen Mo gently stroked the golden scales with his palm, gradually erasing the abnormality and revealing the fair and tender skin.

Although the scales have faded, the wounds remain. The attack was too brutal; the entire buttocks are swollen and covered with bruises and bloodstains.

He tried transferring his life essence to the wound again, and this time it worked; the wound began to heal rapidly.

"Your Highness, are you feeling much better now?"

"Your Highness?"

There was no response for a long time.

Chen Mo looked up and saw that Chu Yanli's cheeks were flushed and her eyes were almost overflowing with tears.

"Are you OK?"

Chen Mo thought she hadn't fully recovered yet, so he immediately increased the transmission of vital essence.

"Hmm~"

Chu Yanli's beautiful eyes widened, her fair hands gripped the bed sheet tightly, her slender waist arched slightly, and her body trembled as if she had been electrocuted.

"Stop, stop!"

"Get your filthy hands off me right now!"

?

Chen Mo then realized what was happening.

Just now, through the golden scales, I didn't feel anything real.

Now that the mutation has been suppressed, the scales have disappeared, and the rounded curves fill the palm, with a delicate and smooth texture like silk.

"Ahem, sorry..."

He quickly let go, causing a strong, elastic tremor.

Chu Yanli buried her head in the pillow, and after a long while, she said in a muffled voice, "Close your eyes and don't look at me."

"Oh."

Chen Mo did as instructed and closed his eyes.

After a rustling sound, I suddenly felt a chill on my neck.

When he opened his eyes, he saw that Chu Yanli was already dressed, with golden energy gathering into a sword in her hand, pressed against his throat, her eyes filled with a chilling killing intent.

"Chen Mo, how do you want to die?" The voice was as cold as the wind.

"To die peacefully in one's sleep," Chen Mo replied. "Or to die from exhaustion."

"..."

Chu Yanli gritted her teeth, her golden sword emitting a sharp light, and a stinging pain shot through her skin. "How dare you do this to me? Do you really think I wouldn't dare to kill you?!"

Chen Mo frowned and said, "Didn't I save you? You should be thanking me, why are you repaying kindness with enmity..."

"How dare you say that!" Chu Yanli said angrily, "If you hadn't hit me there, how could I have ended up in such a state?!"

Chen Mo countered, "Then who caused all of this? Was it because I kept pestering you and insisted on becoming your gigolo?"

"you!"

Chu Yanli was furious.

With a sharp blade pressed against his neck, Chen Mo remained calm, his eyes fixed on her, and said indifferently:
"Although I don't know exactly what that so-called 'dragon nature' means, it's definitely not a good thing... Just because you are the eldest princess of the Great Yuan Dynasty, am I supposed to let you do whatever you want with me? Become a puppet that you manipulate?"

Chu Yanli was speechless. In the end, she was indeed in the wrong.

She turned her head away, remained silent for a moment, and said in a low voice, "You misunderstand. Dragon nature is just a mark left by the fusion of dragon energy and divine soul. At most, it will only make you feel awe towards me, not turn you into a puppet. On the contrary, it will enhance your cultivation..."

"I don't care." Chen Mo shook his head and interrupted, "Even if you can help me break through to the first rank, it's useless. I said I don't want to, and that's final. Stop dawdling. If you want to make a move, hurry up."

Looking at his indifferent expression, Chu Yanli suddenly felt a little listless.

Even when threatened with his life, this person wouldn't say a single kind word to him.

The golden sword shattered, and she waved her hand, saying dejectedly, "Alright, you can go now."

Chen Mo got up from the bed, picked up the robe on the floor, and put it on.

"I resign from my humble position."

Just as he reached the door and was about to leave, Chu Yanli's soft voice came from behind him: "You're right, I should thank you. If you hadn't helped me suppress the mutation, the consequences would have been far more serious than they are now."

Chen Mo stopped in his tracks, and without turning his head, said, "Although I am not qualified to judge, judging from Your Highness's condition, if this continues, I'm afraid you won't have many years left to live."

"No need for you to worry about it." Chu Yanli said calmly, "As I said, I have unfinished business, and I am willing to make some sacrifices for it, which naturally includes my life and property."

"but……"

She narrowed her phoenix eyes, a hint of doubt flashing across them. "There's something I'm curious about. Why don't you show any signs of mutation?"

Dragon energy cannot be contained by a mortal body.

Any use of its power will inevitably be affected.

As the condition progresses, the body will be gradually eroded and assimilated by the dragon energy, eventually turning into a monster that has lost its self.

She was blessed by the Heavenly Decree Seal, yet she was still like this; while Chen Mo, with only his physical body, contained two kinds of dragon energy, yet remained unharmed. This was truly inexplicable.

Chen Mo hesitated slightly before saying, "Actually, I might have also undergone 'mutation,' but it's not quite the same as yours..."

"Hmm?" Chu Yanli asked, puzzled. "What do you mean by that?"

Chen Mo turned around and activated his true energy.

Blue scales gradually appeared on its body surface, covering its entire body like jade armor.

Intricate divine patterns were engraved on his chest, and dragons and beasts coiled around his shoulders. His face was covered by a helmet and visor, revealing only a pair of purple-gold eyes.

It looks extremely fierce, yet exudes an extremely domineering and majestic aura.

"This is……"

Chu Yanli was stunned.

The crocodile-mouth mask retreated to the sides, revealing a handsome face. "This is the ability I awakened when I broke through to the fifth rank. I don't know whether this counts as 'mutation' or 'martial spirit'."

"..."

Chu Yanli swallowed hard.

The alienated state itself is uncontrollable, yet Chen Mo can control it at will, which is beyond her comprehension.

The so-called martial spirit is formed by the fusion and condensation of a martial artist's divine will and true essence. Depending on each person's cultivation method, experience, and state of mind, the martial spirit formed will be completely different.

But what exactly did Chen Mo go through to refine the dragon energy into a martial spirit?!
"So he wasn't the vessel of dragon energy; on the contrary, the dragon energy was attached to him?"

Her heart was churning, and she remained silent for a long time.

Chen Mo shook his head inwardly upon seeing this.

He seems so naive and unsophisticated...

If she knew that there were seven stars in her mind, I wonder what her expression would be?
……

……

After a long while, Chu Yanli came to her senses, only to find that Chen Mo had already left.

The room was empty and silent.

Looking at the messy bed, her eyes darted around, and then she struggled to sit up.

The pain didn't completely subside; instead, it turned into a strange sensation of soreness, numbness, and itching, making her legs feel weak and unable to muster any strength.

She walked out of the room, supporting herself against the wall as she headed towards the bathtub.

Although there were no palace servants on duty at Changning Pavilion, the bathing pool was still quite clean. Like Xuanqing Pool, a constant stream of clear, fresh water flowed into the pool and circulated through an array, maintaining a suitable temperature at all times.

Chu Yanli stood in front of the full-length mirror, took off her long dress, and turned to look at herself.

Under the influence of the vital essence, the wound on her buttocks had healed, but the bright red handprint was still clearly visible, standing out starkly against her fair skin.

Recalling what had just happened—

Chen Mo pressed himself down tightly, and a fierce expression reappeared before his eyes.

If it weren't for the underwear covering them, they probably would have already broken down the door...

A blush crept across her cheeks, and she muttered a curse under her breath. This guy usually looks so refined, but she never expected him to be so terrifying when he got angry. He looked like he wanted to devour people alive!

"Hmph, you arrogant scoundrel, I'll chop you up sooner or later!"

Chu Yanli muttered to herself and gestured with her hand.

Thinking of Chen Mo being sent to the castration room and begging her to keep his manhood, she couldn't help but smile, and her mood improved considerably.

He turned around, stepped into the bath, and just as he sat down, he suddenly shivered.

"hiss--"

"It hurts!"

"Chen Mo, you bastard, just you wait..."

……

……

Chen Mo left Changning Pavilion, which was surrounded by red walls.

The palace servants he encountered on the way bowed their heads in greeting, but no one could have imagined that this part-time guard commander, who was supposed to protect the royal family, had just spanked the princess so badly in her bedchamber.

It's not that he's being hypocritical; he just really dislikes the feeling of being manipulated.

Moreover, he really didn't want to get too entangled with Chu Yanli.

"It's already difficult to maintain a balance between the Empress and the Empress. If we add the Eldest Princess to the mix, won't that cause an uproar?"

"Besides, this woman has ulterior motives, so it's best to stay away from her..."

Chen Mo shook his head, deciding not to think about it anymore.

He has made himself clear enough. After this experience, Chu Yanli should be able to restrain himself a bit.

Just then, Chen Mo planned to visit Hanxiao Palace to report to the Empress about what Chu Heng had asked him to do. When he arrived at Qianqing Gate, he happened to see a familiar figure walking out of the inner court.

"Officer Lin?"

Lin Jingzhu walked forward along the palace path with her head down.

Ever since the conflict between Chen Mo and the Prince Yu's Mansion broke out, she has lost her appetite and feels as if a huge stone is weighing on her heart.

For over seven hundred years since the founding of the Yuan Dynasty, no one has ever dared to lay a hand on a member of the imperial family, let alone Prince Yu, who is the younger brother of the current emperor and holds an extraordinary position.

If this matter is not handled properly, Chen Mo could be in real danger!

She neglected her own case and frequently went to the palace to stay informed about the latest developments.

I just went to Zhaohua Palace, but the Empress was too busy to pay attention to me. There were piles of memorials on the table, all of them impeaching Chen Mo. Clearly, the situation is very bad!
"If I can find evidence of Chu Heng's crimes, perhaps I can alleviate some of the pressure on Lord Chen..."

"But where should we begin?"

Lin Jingzhu frowned, deep in thought.

Just then, a pair of shoes suddenly appeared in her line of sight. She quickly stopped, but the other person took a step forward, and the two bumped into each other.

Lin Jingzhu's eyes turned cold, and when she looked up, she was stunned again.

"Master Chen?"

Chen Mo, with his hands behind his back, smiled and said, "What are you thinking about? You were so engrossed that you didn't respond when I called you several times."

Of course I'm thinking of you...

Lin Jingzhu stared intently at the man before her.

The two hadn't seen each other for quite some time. If it weren't for the possibility of someone passing by at any moment, she would have already rushed into his arms and snuggled up to him, calling him "husband" over and over again.

"nothing."

Lin Jingzhu suppressed his turbulent emotions and asked, "Lord Chen, how is the situation on your end?"

Chen Mo knew what she was asking and nodded, saying, "It went fairly smoothly."

Liar...

Lin Jingzhu knew a little about the case.

With key evidence missing, it is impossible to convict Chu Heng.

He took it as the other party's attempt to comfort him, but his anxiety only intensified. He transmitted his voice into the other party's ear and said, "Although my abilities are limited, I do have some experience in handling cases. If we get the Six Doors to assist us, we might be able to find some clues."

"No need," Chen Mo said, shaking his head.

"Master Chen..."

Lin Jingzhu wanted to say something more, but then Chen Mo said, "Chu Heng has already confessed."

?

Lin Jingzhu wondered if she had misheard. "Confessed?"

“That’s right. He admitted to committing multiple serious crimes, including murder, keeping barbarian slaves, and sabotaging city defenses. Although he cannot be classified as a traitor yet, it won’t be easy for him to get away with it,” Chen Mo nodded.

Seeing that he didn't seem to be joking, Lin Jingzhu's throat tightened, and she asked incredulously, "But why would he suddenly confess?"

Chu Heng knew the consequences of confessing; even if he was subjected to severe torture, he should have refused to confess even if beaten to death.

Chen Mo shrugged and said, "Who knows? Maybe he had a change of heart."

"..."

Lin Jingzhu knew in her heart that Chen Mo must have used some kind of method, and in this way, the huge weight that had been hanging over her head was finally lifted.

"That's good. I was worried you'd be targeted and suppressed by the court officials..."

"It doesn't matter, it's not the first time anyway, I'm used to it, it's just a little bit of hardship."

"That's true."

"But speaking of which," Chen Mo said, arms crossed, "we agreed to cleanse you of the poison every three days, so why haven't I seen you these past few days? Are you that busy with official business at the yamen?"

"No, that's not it," Lin Jingzhu said helplessly. "It's because my aunt won't let me go to see you. She said that I have to stay in the palace to recover from my injuries and can't have any private contact with you."

Chen Mo was not surprised by this.

Given the Queen's jealous nature, she is indeed capable of doing something like this.

"Shall we go find Her Majesty the Empress now?"

"I just came out of Zhaohua Palace. My aunt is busy right now and probably doesn't have time to deal with this."

"otherwise……"

Lin Jingzhu's fingers intertwined. After hesitating for a moment, she said softly, "Let's find a secluded place and clear away the cold poison first, okay?"

Chen Mo glanced at her and said with amusement, "Are you sure it's just detoxification?"

Lin Jingzhu's face flushed red as she stared down at her toes and stammered, "And...and kiss you while you're at it..."

Before he could finish speaking, a woman's voice suddenly rang out:
"Master Chen?"

"What are you doing here?"

(End of this chapter)