I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 327 The Prodigy Xu Sizheng! Goodbye, Paper Flying Princess!

Chen Mo's current state is very strange.

Despite feeling incredibly hot and experiencing waves of excruciating pain, my consciousness felt like it was floating on clouds, and my senses were even clearer than before. It was a bittersweet experience.

Having undergone multiple transformations including the Mysterious Azure Dragon Transformation, the Azure Lotus Seed, and the inheritance of military strategy, he originally thought his body was nearing perfection and had no room for further improvement.

It wasn't until I touched this drop of true dragon blood that I realized how shallow my previous understanding had been.

"Dragon energy resides within the earth's veins and is vastly different from the meridians of the human body. To make it circulate like primordial qi, one must transform the physical body into mountains and rivers and the meridians into the earth's veins in order to truly unleash the power of dragon energy."

"No wonder the first level of the Ancient Spiritual Constitution requires shedding the physical body."

"The skin is like a cocoon; a dragon trapped in it dies. Only by breaking free of the cocoon can one prove boundless potential. This is what is meant by breaking down before establishing something new."

A sudden realization dawned on Chen Mo.

But this does not mean that the previous training was meaningless.

If it weren't for the body being strengthened multiple times, it would probably have burst as soon as the dragon blood entered its body!
The reason why the Black Dragon so readily passed on its bloodline to him was this: if he could withstand it, it meant he was the right person; if he couldn't withstand it and died from his body exploding, that was his own choice, and there would be no loss in the end.

hum-

In the spiritual realm, the seven constellations of the Azure Dragon lit up one by one.

A golden figure sits suspended in mid-air, with a river of stars flowing behind it.

Under the starlight, streaks of blood-red lines spread across the body, forming intricate patterns like totems, exuding a wild and primal aura.

"It seems that the reason I didn't become a little dragon is still related to the Azure Dragon Seven Mansions."

"and many more……"

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck me.

The Azure Dragon Seven Constellations comes from the "Mysterious Azure Dragon Transformation". If this technique is taught to Chu Yanli, could it help her suppress the mutation to some extent?
Although it was a system reward and couldn't be given to others directly, Chen Mo had fully understood the content and could recite it word for word.

The problem is that the Azure Dragon Transformation is obscure and difficult to understand, making it extremely difficult to cultivate.

Chu Yanli can't add points to her cultivation; she can only grind it down slowly. Whether she can reach perfection in her lifetime is another matter entirely...

"It's worth a try, but whether it works out or not depends on her own fate."

"That way, she shouldn't keep targeting me anymore, right?"

Chen Mo pondered to himself.

He would rather be the crown prince's stepfather than be a prince consort...

At this moment, Xu Qingyi raised her head, her chest heaving, her eyes brimming with tears.

"what happened?"

"Waaah, so tired..."

"..."

Chen Mo's lips twitched slightly.

In this respect, Xu Sizheng was ultimately too incompetent. Not only did he fail to alleviate the situation, but he actually made it worse, adding fuel to the fire.

"Actually, I'm fine. I'll just have to bear with it."

"Am I really useless? I can't even help with this little thing..." Xu Qingyi rubbed her eyes, feeling a little down.

"No, you've done very well. It's just that I'm not in the right state right now," Chen Mo comforted her softly, reaching out to wipe away the tears on her face.

Because the proficiency level only increased by one-fifth, the extent of the modification was limited. At this point, it was nearing its end, and the restless blood and qi gradually calmed down.

Instead, there is a feeling of exhaustion from overdrawing one's mental and physical energy.

Seeing his exhausted appearance, Xu Qingyi hesitated for a moment, then stood up, pulled him to the bedside, and pushed him down onto the couch.

"Xu Sizheng, what's going on?" Chen Mo asked, looking bewildered.

"Never mind that, just rest well. You sleep, I'll do my thing... And don't peek..." Xu Qingyi's jade cheeks flushed, and her outer garment slowly came off, revealing a crimson bodice under her plain white robe, with bright flowers embroidered in gold thread on the chest.

To Chen Mo's astonishment, she put her hands behind her back, untied the ribbons, and covered his face with the fragrant fabric.

Through the hazy brocade, a fair and beautiful figure can be vaguely seen.

Xu Qingyi's eyes were misty as she tried hard to recall what she had read in storybooks.

Although she hasn't gotten over her mental hurdle and doesn't dare to take the final step, there are other "unorthodox" methods besides that...

"Keep going, you can do it!"

Xiao Si clenched her fists, secretly cheering herself on.

……

……

Chen Mo received a massive amount of information, and his consciousness became hazy.

Half asleep and half awake, he felt an indescribable sensation wash over him, which even with his rich experience, he found difficult to control.

hiss? !

Xu Sizheng's progress is too fast!
She's completely different from before!

Is this a gift?

Chen Mo sighed inwardly, and after an indescribable surge of emotion, drowsiness overwhelmed him, and he drifted off to sleep.

……

……

After an unknown amount of time, Chen Mo slowly woke up, his fatigue completely gone, and he felt as if he had been reborn.

Looking up, the sky outside the window was dim, probably around 5 PM.

Xu Qingyi was curled up in his arms, her eyes closed, her breathing even, still fast asleep.

He looks exhausted.

"It's really quite a feat for her to do this much..."

Chen Mo looked at her with pity, quietly pulled away, and grabbed a thin blanket from the side to cover her up.

Immediately afterwards, he raised his hand and waved it lightly, and the water mist in the air condensed, forming a smooth and bright mirror on which his own figure was clearly reflected.

The red markings on his skin had disappeared, and his muscles were clearly defined with smooth lines, like a marble sculpture, without the slightest flaw, and one could feel the explosive energy contained within.

Besides his physical strength becoming even more exaggerated, he also gained a deeper understanding of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements.

After all, dragon energy is the fundamental power that maintains the stability of mountains and rivers. Attributes such as fire, earth, metal, and water all derive from it, sharing the same origin and being inseparable.

With a casual flick of Chen Mo's finger, the mirror shattered, transforming into a fine, woven rain that fell down.

A moment later, tender green shoots sprouted from the cracks in the floor, exuding vitality.

This is not a creative method that creates something out of nothing; it is simply a simple application of the five elements.

“I already possess vital essence within my body, and the earth and wood elements can both be used to enhance it. In this way, I can help Ling Yishan prolong his life by bearing the Heavenly Essence Fruit sooner…”

Chen Mo still remembered the promise he made to Ling Ningzhi.

Ling Yishan's lifespan was already running out, and this time he was injured by the monk Huineng, so his condition is probably even worse.

It's unclear how long the old man can hold on. It would be best to gather the materials for the Creation Golden Pill as soon as possible; he doesn't want to see the little Taoist nun heartbroken and in tears.

After pondering for a while, he opened the system panel.

In the section on supernatural powers, four small characters appeared: 【Nine Heavens Thunder Seal】.

This is a supernatural power comprehended from the "Ancient Spiritual Constitution," and it can only be activated using dragon energy.

The body is not yet fully modified, so it is difficult to unleash its full power.

To avoid revealing his aura to outsiders, Chen Mo did not rush to conduct the test.

"During the last interrogation of Chu Heng, we maxed out 'Floating Dream' and consumed too many Dao Essence Crystals."

"To break through the first level of the Primordial Spirit Law, I need at least four more crystals. Anyway, I can't get them in a short time, so let's take it slow."

"It's getting late, curfew is coming soon."

Chen Mo took out a new set of clothes from his Heavenly Profound Ring and changed into them.

He then went to the table, and with a slight thought, the ink in the inkstone rose into the air, forming countless characters that were directly imprinted on the Xuan paper.

In the blink of an eye, the five chapters were all written.

"This efficiency is almost as fast as a human-shaped printer!"

"Even if you don't sell underwear, you can still make a fortune by opening a bookstore and mass-producing adult magazines!"

Chen Mo stroked his chin, pondering whether he should give the people of the Great Yuan a taste of modern culture. After all, the Azure Seal and the Array Plate were both expensive items, and money was never too much. Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly felt as if he had forgotten something.

"By the way, where's that stupid cat?"

Chen Mo turned his head and saw the black cat fast asleep at the foot of the bed.

After seeing it this time, it seems to have become much more sleepy than before.

He walked over, picked up the silly cat, and vanished in a flash.

About half an hour later, Xu Qingyi's eyelashes fluttered, and she slowly opened her sleepy eyes.

"Master Chen?"

She propped herself up on the bed and sat up, only to find that there was no one around. It seemed that Chen Mo had already left.

As night deepened, the room became dimly lit and silent, and I felt inexplicably lonely and isolated.

Originally, she wanted to help Chen Mo calm down, but after trying for a long time and using all her skills, she couldn't do it. Instead, she was exhausted and collapsed to the side, falling asleep without realizing it.

"I'm so useless..."

Xu Qingyi sighed softly.

After calming herself down, she put on her coat and went to the table.

Pick up the candlestick beside him, gently twist the wick with your fingers, and the candle flame will ignite, dispelling the surrounding darkness.

Upon seeing the scene before him, he was immediately stunned.

"Ok?"

"This is……"

On the wooden table lay a stack of Xuan paper, the handwriting neat and flowing, containing the last five chapters of "The Plum in the Silver Vase".

But that's not the point.

Xu Qingyi's gaze fell on the inkstone beside her.

At the center of the inkstone stands an exquisite human figure sculpture, entirely black as if formed from ink, dripping ink and grinding vermilion, appearing gentle and virtuous like a wife.

Every single strand of hair is meticulously rendered, and the facial features are lifelike; it's like a miniature version of herself!

Xu Qingyi couldn't believe it. She tentatively reached out to touch it, and found that it had completely solidified into black jade!
Below the inkstone, there is a line of small characters:
[Pure as jade uncarved in the beginning, untouched by dust in the nine fields. Eyes like the moon reflected in a cold stream, sleeves like clouds rolling up half a ridge of Wushan.]

The first character of the first two lines is "清仪".

The poem contains a hidden message, and the sculpture is made with ink she ground herself; the intention behind it is self-evident.

Xu Qingyi's cheeks flushed crimson as she held the ink sculpture to her chest, her heart pounding. The dim candlelight reflected in her eyes, as if shattering a bright moon in a cold pool.

"You lecherous scoundrel..."

"It's not enough to bully people, you also have to trick them into crying, it's so annoying..."

……

……

As dusk settles over Yanle Street, the streetlights begin to illuminate the scene.

The Jiaofangsi (Imperial Music Bureau) was located in the east of the city and was not affected by the explosion. However, due to the recent martial law in the city, the flow of people was much thinner, and there was less laughter and joy inside the pavilion.

After all, the incident was so heinous that the city's residents suffered heavy casualties, inevitably causing some people to feel uneasy.

Before the imperial court had even issued an official announcement, rumors were already rampant.

Yunshui Pavilion.

The usually packed pub only had two or three tables of customers tonight, chatting and drinking.

"Have you heard? Yesterday, the wealthy Wang from the west of the city tried to flee the capital with his family overnight, but they were detained by the Six Doors as suspects after only two blocks. They were severely tortured, and they almost broke his old bones!" a man dressed as a scholar said.

The man at the table put down his wine glass and sneered, "I think he's lost his mind. After the turmoil broke out, all the city gates were under martial law. Even officials can't come and go as they please. He actually thought about leaving the city? Who else should we arrest if not him?"

"The wealthier you are, the more afraid you are. I heard that a battle broke out in the capital city that day, and it seems that someone is forcing the emperor to abdicate... If things really change, it will be too late to run away..."

"Don't talk nonsense. If someone hears it, you'll lose your head."

"The Ministry of Works and the Jingzhao Prefecture are actively carrying out repairs, and the pensions are being distributed in batches. At least for now, the situation seems to be stable."

The question is, who exactly did this?

"This is right under the emperor's nose. For such a large-scale disturbance to occur, even to the point of blowing up ancestral temples, the power behind it must be beyond imagination!"

At this moment, the scholar who had spoken first looked around and lowered his voice, saying, "I say, you don't know yet? According to reliable sources, the culprit is none other than Prince Yu's heir, Chu Heng!"

"Hiss, is it true or not?"

"Now that the gates of Prince Yu's mansion are sealed off and all his family members and servants are detained, how could it be fake?"

"I can testify to this. My maternal uncle's son is from the Eastern City Military Command. I heard that Chu Heng even escaped from the Imperial Prison, but was killed on the way. He died at the hands of Lord Chen of the Tianlin Guard!"

"Which Lord Chen?"

"Who else could it be but Deputy Commander Chen of the Fire Division, of course!"

"It seems he was quite farsighted to imprison the prince back then..."

Behind the ceremonial gate, two figures stood quietly, listening to the whispers of the group.

"Holy Maiden, it's been three days already, and there's still no news of Lord Chen. Could something have happened to him?" Ye Henshui asked softly, her fingers gripping the hem of her skirt.

"No, Lord Chen is a lucky man and will surely be safe and sound. He's probably just too busy with his affairs and hasn't had a chance yet," Gu Manzhi said, but a hint of worry was in her eyes.

The city is in chaos, and officials are still searching everywhere. To avoid their identities being exposed, Ji Lianxing strictly forbids them from leaving the Jiaofangsi (a government-run entertainment district).

Yu'er sent people to the Chen residence and the Tianlin Guard to inquire. They learned that Chen Mo had not returned for a long time, and they were restless all day long. Every time a guest came, they would prick up their ears and listen, hoping to hear some useful information.

But even after all the guests had left, they still hadn't gotten anything.

"Forget it, let's go back first. Maybe Lord Chen will suddenly come looking for us tomorrow," Gu Manzhi sighed.

"Hmm." Ye Henshui nodded, his eyes clouded with gloom.

The two returned to the bedroom, closed the door, and sat silently in chairs, the atmosphere heavy with tension.

Just then, a familiar voice rang out:

"Long time no see, you all seem to be in a bad mood..."

? !
The two of them suddenly turned their heads to look.

A tall, imposing figure in a black robe appeared in the room at some unknown time, carrying a sleeping black cat in his hand. His deep eyes gazed at them, a faint smile playing on his lips.

"Official?"

"When did you come back!"

Gu Manzhi looked delighted and rushed into his arms like a fledgling swallow returning to its nest.

The usually shy and reserved Ye Henshui also came over, reached out and tugged at his sleeve, her voice soft and sweet, "Lord Chen, are you alright? I... the Holy Maiden is so worried about you..."

Chen Mo shook his head and said, "Don't worry, I'm fine. I just returned to Tiandu City yesterday and went to the palace to report on my work. I also attended the court meeting early this morning... I just came out of the palace and came to find you before even going home."

He casually tossed the silly cat aside, then picked them up, one in each arm and one by their bottoms, and asked, "What, missed me?"

Gu Manzhi's eyes were alluring, her pearly teeth gently nibbling at his earlobe, her voice soft and seductive, "Of course, I miss you terribly, I secretly shed tears every night~"

Ye Henshui's face flushed crimson, and she lowered her head, not daring to look at him. "Um, a little..."

Chen Mo's smile deepened, and he gave each of them a kiss.

Although these two are fellow disciples, their personalities are completely different.

One was alluring and seductive, the other innocent and charming, but both were truly sincere towards him. He knew they must be very worried, which was why he rushed over to let them know he was safe.

"By the way, where is your master? I haven't seen her." Chen Mo asked, as he still had something to verify with Ji Lianxing.

"Huh? That's strange, Master was just here a moment ago." Gu Manzhi looked around in confusion.

Just then, a faint voice came from below: "Ahem, I'm right here..."

?

Chen Mo looked down and saw a paper figure under his foot, its eyes rolled back, looking like it was barely breathing.

"Get off me right now, you're about to crush me!"

"..."

Chen Mo moved his foot away and picked up the paper figure. "You'd be flattened even without stepping on it, right? Besides, why would you turn into a paper figure instead of being a normal person?"

The paper figure recovered, its hands flailing in the air, and said irritably, "You think I wanted this? It's all for you... Hey, don't use me to wipe your drool, you bastard..."

(End of this chapter)