I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 325 Empress: I want to be with that little thief day and night, morning and evening!
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Grandpa Jin looked somewhat bewildered.

Have you ever been offered a full-service package?

After he came to his senses, he asked urgently, "You saw Elder You?"

"Old You? You mean that black dragon?" Chen Mo was a little curious, not expecting that the guy who called himself "spirit of the artifact" had a name.

"You were able to enter the world within the painting!" Eunuch Jin finally breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "I knew you could pass the test... That person's name is 'Tongyou,' a being from the same era as the Yuan Ancestor, who has been protecting the Great Yuan royal family for hundreds of years."

"Even His Majesty would have to respectfully address it as 'Ancestor' upon seeing it."

"By the way, what is Elder You's impression of you?"

"..."

Chen Mo said somewhat awkwardly, "It should be alright. He was a bit fierce at first, but he became much more amiable later."

Jin Gonggong didn't think much of it and nodded, saying, "Old You's personality is indeed unpredictable, but he is definitely not malicious. As long as you enter the world in the painting, you can receive the inheritance it bestows. If he is in a good mood, he will even take the initiative to give you some pointers."

“Back then, the southern barbarians invaded our land, causing immense suffering to the people. When the Grand Master presided over the Heavenly Edict Seal, he entered the painting alone and received guidance from the Elder You.”

"After they came out, their strength increased by leaps and bounds, and the barbarians have been unable to raise their heads since then."

"And you are one of only two people in this generation who can enter it."

Having received the inheritance, Chen Mo had a general understanding of it.

The Heavenly Decree Seal can be understood as a device for storing dragon energy, while the secret technique obtained from the Black Dragon allows Chu Yanli to drive the dragon energy and unleash powerful strength beyond her current realm.

As one of the most fundamental energies in the universe, dragon energy is no different from primordial energy in terms of the difference between a river and a stream.

It contains boundless power, but it also places a huge burden on the meridians.

Furthermore, as it is used more and more frequently, the body will be affected by the dragon energy, gradually transforming into an environment more suitable for the operation of the dragon energy, which is the so-called "alienation", eventually leading to the complete collapse of the physical body, turning into a monster that is neither human nor ghost.

This is the price of overusing dragon energy.

"Judging from Chu Yanli's condition, she has entered the final stage of alienation."

"No wonder she has self-destructive tendencies. If she continues like this, she really won't live much longer."

"Could this be the so-called 'curse'? Are all members of the royal family dying young because of this?"

"No, that's not right. We can explain the Emperor's condition, but Prince Yu couldn't possibly be qualified to come into contact with the dragon's aura, yet he's also terminally ill... And then there's Chu Heng's evil cultivation technique. He once said that everything he did was to survive..."

Chen Mo frowned slightly, lost in thought.

Chu Heng's death was too sudden, and many questions remained unanswered. Originally, I wanted to take him to Tianlan Mountain so that the Daoist Master could search his soul...

At this moment, Eunuch Jin interrupted his thoughts, "By the way, Lord Chen, what kind of inheritance did you receive?"

Having already experienced everything, Chen Mo was certain that these people were on his side, so he didn't hide anything. He opened his palm, and countless scarlet dust particles appeared out of thin air, forming a howling tornado vortex.

At the center of the vortex, a drop of bright red blood slowly condensed, as pure and flawless as a ruby.

"That black dragon, uh, I should say Elder You, gave me a drop of his heart's blood, which contains a vast amount of complex information that I can't fully digest in a short time..."

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Heart blood?

Grandpa Jin's expression was blank.

Just a glance was enough to sting my eyes; it was unimaginable what terrifying energy it contained!

"You mean..." Eunuch Jin's throat tightened, and he said in a hoarse voice, "What Elder You bestowed upon you was a bloodline inheritance?"

"You could say that."

Chen Mo's mind stirred, and his blood dissipated, turning back into dust and disappearing into his body.

"It told me that although this thing is precious, it may bring disaster."

"When I first absorbed it, my body almost burst, but it protected my source. It's quite sophisticated..."

Grandpa Jin fell completely silent.

After a moment, he spoke, "Do you know what it means for Elder You to give you this drop of blood?"

Chen Mo thought for a moment and said, "Does that mean it's missing a drop of blood?"

"..."

Eunuch Jin took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Royal inheritance is roughly divided into three types: power, technique, and weapon. In essence, they are all applications of dragon energy, only with different focuses. Elder You will allocate them according to each person's characteristics..."

Chen Mo raised an eyebrow slightly.

I recalled the dozen or so orbs of light I saw in the secret realm.

There are scales and claws imbued with the might of a dragon, jade slips inscribed with spells, and weapons that can be wielded with dragon energy.

Each and every piece was extraordinary. If he hadn't discovered the red light within the black dragon's body, he probably would have chosen the black scales, which symbolized "majesty."

"But besides that, there is another rather special one, which is 'blood'."

"It is said that in ancient times, true dragons were passed down through blood from generation to generation, and the essence of their hearts and blood contained supreme magic and the most primal and pure power."

"Since the founding of the Yuan Dynasty, a total of eleven people have been able to enter the world within the painting. Among them, you are the only one without a surname, and you are also the only one who has obtained the bloodline inheritance."

"Elder You is not mistaken. Since it has chosen you, it means that you are the one who will inherit the true dragon's will!"

At this point, Eunuch Jin felt somewhat relieved.

Looks like we really made the right bet this time!
Chen Mo touched his nose. Good heavens, he really is a descendant of Jackie Chan.

In fact, this blood of the heart was stolen; the old man was forced to "choose" him.

If Eunuch Jin found out that he almost killed the "ancestor" of the Great Yuan royal family, who knows what his reaction would be...

Just then, Wu Zhengkai said, "You two hurry up, I can't hold on much longer!"

Jin Gonggong's expression turned serious, and he said quickly, "Remember, you must never mention what happened here to anyone, especially the words 'Elder You,' 'bloodline inheritance,' and 'world within a painting,' or it will bring you utter destruction!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the light in Wu Zhengkai's hand suddenly went out.

Chen Mo could sense that the invisible membrane covering the Tianwu Warehouse had disappeared.

Eunuch Jin's expression returned to normal, as if nothing had happened. He reached out and said, "Lord Chen, let's go."

Chen Mo understood immediately and nodded, saying, "Please go first, sir."

The two walked towards the gate. When they passed Wu Zhengkai, he didn't even look up. As usual, he leaned back in his chair and lazily dozed off.

Chen Mo noticed that the chest was heaving beneath the black shirt, and the hands were trembling slightly.

Pass through the curtain and return the way you came.

As I walked through that narrow and deep passageway, whether it was my imagination or not, the feeling of being spied on became even stronger, as if something was hidden in the shadows of those statues.

Chen Mo kept his eyes straight ahead and walked steadily.

Stepping out of the Tianwu Warehouse, the bright sunshine bathed me, instantly dispelling the chilly discomfort.

“This isn’t Lord Chen’s first time here, so you should know the way. I still have some matters to attend to back home, so I won’t see you out of the palace,” Eunuch Jin said with a smile. “Take care, sir.”

Chen Mo cupped his hands and said, "Please wait, sir."

After saying that, he left on his own.

Jin Gonggong silently watched the figure until it disappeared from sight, then turned and took a step, his figure suddenly vanishing.

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Yangxin Palace.

The Empress leaned languidly on the chaise longue, her voluptuous figure fully revealed beneath her palace dress.

Chu Yanli sat opposite her, dressed in plain white clothes, her black hair simply tied up with a brocade ribbon, with a strand of black hair falling down her neck, making her look somewhat like a pure and innocent girl next door.

With her delicate hands, she lifted the teapot and poured hot tea into the cup in front of the Empress.

"Sister, please have some tea."

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The empress shuddered, goosebumps rising all over her body.

Chu Yanli never addressed her as "sister-in-law," but always called her by her given name. What's with the "sister" thing?

"Have you taken the wrong medicine, or have you caused trouble again?" The Empress frowned and said, "You don't come to my palace without a reason. What brings you here all of a sudden?"

Chu Yanli gently lifted a strand of her hair with her slender fingers and said softly, "What are you saying? Although we are not related by blood, we are as close as sisters. I've missed you terribly since we haven't seen each other for a few days. Besides, I've been busy with court affairs lately, and I was worried that you might overwork yourself, so I came here to see you..."

Before she could finish speaking, the Empress sat up and looked at Chu Yanli with a serious expression.

"No matter who you are, get off Li'er right now."

"..."

Chu Yanli's lips twitched slightly. "Is it really that exaggerated?"

"Yes." The Empress rolled her eyes at her and said irritably, "We've known each other for so many years, don't I know you well enough? Just say what you want to say. There's a pile of memorials waiting to be approved over there. I don't have time to play games with you."

Chu Yanli hesitated slightly before saying, "I heard from Ning An that you rewarded Chen Mo handsomely at the court meeting today, not only by promoting him but also by allowing him to enter the third level of the Heavenly Martial Treasury?"

“That’s right, Eunuch Jin has already led him there,” the Empress nodded.

In the eyes of the ministers, the Empress's decision to break her promise and promote Chen Mo to an extraordinary position was to pave the way for him to enter the ranks of the nobility.

Little did they know, neither the rank of a thousand-household commander nor the third-rank meritorious official was important; they could be promoted sooner or later anyway. The ultimate goal was to get him into the third level of the Heavenly Martial Treasury. Chu Yanli naturally understood the Empress's thoughts and frowned, saying, "Chen Mo has only just broken through to the Grandmaster level. Isn't this a bit too hasty?"

"Have you ever considered that this turmoil, planned for years and meticulously crafted, has ended up being a fizzle-out affair?" the Empress retorted. "Knowing that you would be in the way in the capital, why did you choose to act now?"

Chu Yanli pondered for a moment, then said, "This means he had a reason to take action; perhaps his body couldn't hold on any longer?"

“That’s one possibility,” the Queen said. “Besides that, there’s another possibility: that the other party’s target wasn’t the Crown Prince in the first place.”

Chu Yanli's heart skipped a beat. "You mean, he came here for Chen Mo?"

“Since you and I can see Chen Mo’s extraordinary qualities, there’s no reason why Wu Lie wouldn’t be able to see them either. You also know what it means to possess dragon energy. I’m worried that he wants to use the nation’s fortune to break this deadlock,” the Empress said solemnly.

A shadow fell over Chu Yanli's eyes.

Wu Lie has an extreme desire for immortality; he can even harm his own blood relatives. What else is he incapable of doing?
"So you guided Chen Mo into the world within the painting?" Chu Yanli asked knowingly.

“That’s right.” The Empress nodded. “If Chen Mo passes the test, then we can basically confirm his identity as ‘Destiny.’ The royal inheritance can help him improve his cultivation and his ability to protect himself.”

"What if it doesn't pass?" Chu Yanli asked.

The Empress paused for a moment and then said, "That's even better. It means he won't be involved. I will find a way to send him out of Zhongzhou and away from this troublesome place."

Chu Yanli blinked, "But in that case, it will be very difficult for you two to have another chance to meet..."

"it does not matter."

The Empress blushed on her oval face, her almond-shaped eyes shimmering with light. She said shyly yet earnestly, "Chen Mo once said, 'If two hearts are truly in love, what does it matter if they are together day and night?' Life is long. As long as I have him in my heart and he has me in his, even if we are separated by thousands of miles, we will eventually meet again."

Chu Yanli was stunned.

In all the years we've known each other, she has never shown this side of herself before, even when she was the Empress…

If two people are truly in love, why should they be together every day?
Only at this moment did she truly understand the Empress's feelings for Chen Mo. It had nothing to do with dragon aura or destiny; it was simply that she liked this person.

Thinking about how she had secretly instructed the Crown Prince, a sense of shame welled up in her heart—

Does it seem like I've become the third party who ruins other people's relationship?
No, if you count carefully, it should be the teenth or twentieth...

Chu Yanli hesitated for a moment, but decided to tell the whole story, saying, "Yu Chan, actually I..."

dong dong dong.

Suddenly, a knock sounded at the door, and the voice of a palace servant came from outside:

"Your Highness, Eunuch Jin requests an audience."

The two exchanged a glance, their expressions becoming serious.

The Empress said, "Let him in."

"Yes," the palace servant replied.

A moment later, Eunuch Jin strode in, approached the two, and bowed, saying, "This old servant greets Your Majesty the Empress and Your Highness the Princess."

"How is it going? Did Chen Mo pass the test?" the Empress asked directly.

Eunuch Jin nodded and said, "Lord Chen has successfully entered the world within the painting and has met Elder You."

Upon hearing this, the Empress felt conflicted, unsure whether to be happy or worried.

This means that Chen Mo will be drawn into this bottomless vortex and will find it difficult to escape. Deep down, he is also glad that he did not misjudge him; Chen Mo is indeed the special person.

Don't be fooled by her seemingly carefree words, like "true lovers don't have to be together every day," she doesn't really think that way at all.

She longed to be with the thief day and night, how could she bear to be separated from him?

"What inheritance did Chen Mo obtain?" the Empress asked after calming down.

Chu Yanli frowned and said, "That old dragon is very stingy, and Chen Mo isn't a member of the Chu family, so he'll most likely just give us some scraps to make do..."

Grandpa Jin's expression was a bit strange.

Even knowing that the Yangxin Palace was completely isolated from all detection, he still subconsciously lowered his voice, "Ahem, Elder You gave him a drop of his heart's blood."

The moment these words were spoken, the air fell into a deathly silence!

"What did you say? Heart's blood?!" Chu Yanli exclaimed in disbelief, her beautiful eyes wide open.

Eunuch Jin nodded and said, "This servant saw it with his own eyes, it is absolutely true, Lord Chen has obtained the bloodline inheritance and has already integrated it into his body."

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Chu Yanli swallowed hard.

As the last person to enter the world within the painting, she naturally understood what the words "bloodline inheritance" meant.

"So, in that old dragon's eyes, Chen Mo is the successor who can inherit the true dragon's will?"

"He was already imbued with dragon energy, and now he has obtained dragon blood, making him unparalleled throughout history. Even the Primordial Ancestor was no more than him..."

Chu Yanli's eyes grew brighter and brighter.

Perhaps the way to escape the corruption of dragon energy really lies within him?
Even if one cannot extend their lifespan, it doesn't matter, as long as someone can complete what they haven't finished.

She was also very curious: with the double blessing of dragon energy and dragon blood, plus her own full-fledged efforts, how far could Chen Mo go?
The Empress suddenly came to her senses and frowned, asking, "Has no one else discovered what happened at the Heavenly Armory?"

Eunuch Jin said, "Zheng Kai activated the 'Great Void Barrier,' obscuring the secrets of heaven and ensuring that no one knows about this matter."

"That's good." The Empress instructed, "Keep a close eye on Chen Mo. Report any unusual activity to me immediately."

"Yes, sir." Eunuch Jin bowed his head.

"Alright, you may leave now." The Empress waved her hand.

"This servant takes his leave." Eunuch Jin bowed and withdrew.

"Bloodline inheritance, that sounds amazing. I'll have to take a good look at it next time that little thief comes..."

The Empress muttered to herself, then turned to look at Chu Yanli, "By the way, what were you going to say to me just now?"

Chu Yanli snapped out of her daze, her eyes darting around, and said with a smile, "It's nothing, I just wanted to say that it would be great if we could really be sisters for life."

"sisters?"

The Empress looked at her with some hesitation.

For some reason, I always felt like this person was implying something deeper in their words...

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Chen Mo walked along the palace road toward the inner court.

They studied the effects of "True Dragon's Blood" all the way.

He looked inward and found nothing unusual, as if the drop of blood had been completely absorbed, but he knew in his heart that this was not the case.

Just like mercury injected into clear water, due to the huge difference in mass and density, the two cannot be mixed together at all.

What he needs to do now is to continuously digest the energy within it, peeling back the layers one by one, gradually breaking down the "mercury".

"Since there is true dragon blood, it means that dragons themselves also exist."

"And like the demon race, they also pass on their lineage through bloodlines. However, the information contained in dragon blood is significantly more vast. Just this single drop of essence blood carries an immense amount of fragmented memories..."

"Completely digesting it is not something that can be done overnight."

Chen Mo pondered to himself, and before he knew it, he had arrived in front of the Qianqing Gate.

Just then, a familiar voice rang out: "Lord Chen!"

Immediately afterwards, a fragrant breeze wafted over.

Looking up, I saw a figure in white gracefully approaching; it was Xu Qingyi.

She held a black cat in her arms and looked at Chen Mo with surprise in her eyes, "Lord Chen, I thought you had already left!"

Early this morning, Xu Qingyi heard that Chen Mo had returned and even attended the court assembly, so she began to wait anxiously in front of the outer court gate from the hour of Mao (5-7 AM).

They waited for two whole hours, and all the court officials had left, but they still hadn't seen Chen Mo.

I thought we had missed our chance and was feeling disappointed, but I never expected to meet him here!

When Chen Mo saw the black cat sleeping soundly with its head resting on a dumpling, he remembered that when he left Changning Pavilion and came to Hanxiao Palace, he was directly "carried" inside by the Empress.

As a result, the silly cat was left outside.

"I was wondering why I seemed to have forgotten something. Turns out, Xu Sizheng picked it up," Chen Mo thought to himself.

"Long time no see, Xu Sizheng." He cleared his throat, feigning curiosity. "Where did this cat come from?"

"Oh, I found it around here. I was just about to hand it over to the Imperial Household Department. It must be kept by some noble lady in the harem," Xu Qingyi said.

"Such cute boobs, may I touch them?" Chen Mo asked politely.

"Of course, does Lord Chen also like cats?" Xu Qingyi said with a smile, and even took the initiative to stand on tiptoe and move closer.

Chen Mo reached out and ruffled it, exclaiming, "It really feels great."

(O_O)?
Xu Qing's expression froze.

Her face then flushed red at a visible speed, and she said in shame and indignation, "Where are you touching?!"

"I got your permission beforehand; you're the one who let me touch you," Chen Mo said matter-of-factly.

Xu Qingyi: "..."

(End of this chapter)