I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 334 The Empress's Remote Synchronization! The Empress's Jealousy Is About to Overturn!

"Release this poor monk."

Ling Ningzhi spoke coldly, trying to break free.

But how could Chen Mo let go? He held her slender waist tightly, and no matter how much she struggled, he didn't budge.

After struggling for a while, Ling Ningzhi realized she couldn't get away, so she resigned herself to lying in Chen Mo's arms, but still turned her head away from him, clearly expressing her silent protest.

"Zhi'er, let me explain..."

"Do not listen."

"actually……"

"I don't want to hear it."

"..."

Chen Mo sighed helplessly.

Ling Ningzhi has always been cold on the outside but warm on the inside. Ever since the two of them confirmed their relationship, she has always been a kind and gentle person in front of him. This is the first time she has lost her temper like this, which shows that she is really wronged.

Seeing that she wouldn't listen to anything, Chen Mo had no choice but to hold her quietly.

It was dusk, and the sky was getting dark. The rolling clouds on the horizon painted the room with a golden hue.

The shouts and calls of vendors outside the window gradually subsided, and the atmosphere inside the room became quiet, with the sound of each other's breathing and heartbeat clearly audible.

As time went by, Ling Ningzhi's tense body softened, and her hands, which were pressed against Chen Mo's chest, lost their strength.

After a long silence, she parted her lips slightly and asked softly, "When did you get back?"

"The day before yesterday," Chen Mo replied truthfully.

"Why didn't you come to find me?" Ling Ningzhi asked again.

"After I came back, I first went to the palace to report on my work, and then I went to attend the court assembly. I was planning to go to the Demon Suppression Division to find you today, but I was delayed treating the wounded in the southern suburbs..."

Chen Mo was telling the truth, but he concealed some of the information.

For example, the Imperial Concubine's Red Silk Evolution; the Empress's ability to win over both Lin Jingzhu and others; Xu Sizheng's skill in grinding ink and writing; the Jiaofangsi's solo speedrun of defeating three opponents... These are things that he dared not tell the other party, otherwise the jealousy would definitely explode.

This is the downside of attracting too many girls.

As more and more romantic opportunities arise around him, even though Chen Mo is a master of time management, he inevitably finds himself overwhelmed and has things he can't attend to.

Even now, he hasn't had time to go home.

Although I've reported back to the yamen that everything is alright, I haven't gone there yet. I imagine Commander Li is getting anxious waiting...

It would be great if everyone lived together; at least there wouldn't be any favoritism.

However, thinking about the Daoist master and his disciples, as well as the relationship between the Imperial Concubine and the Empress, gave me a headache. If that day really came, my parents would probably have to pack their bags and run away overnight...

"What should we do now..."

Chen Mo rubbed his temples.

Seeing his annoyed expression, Ling Ningzhi assumed it was because of her. Biting her lip, she whispered, "Don't be angry. I didn't mean to be petty; I'm just really upset..."

"Although Grandpa pretended to be nonchalant, I could tell that his health was not good."

"You haven't shown up yet, and I'm very worried. What if something happens to you and Grandpa? I really don't know what to do..."

Ling Yishan was her only living relative, and Chen Mo was the man she truly loved.

If both of her pillars of support collapsed, she couldn't see any meaning in continuing her life.

I was very happy to learn that you were safe and sound when I went to deliver medicine to the southern suburbs today.

"It's clear you'd rather hang out with Yu Hongyin than come to see me. I feel like I've been abandoned..."

Ling Ningzhi tugged at Chen Mo's sleeve, "This humble Taoist doesn't mind if you have other women, but please don't reject this humble Taoist, okay?"

Seeing her cautious demeanor, Chen Mo cursed himself inwardly, calling himself "inhuman," and hugged the delicate body in his arms even tighter. He said earnestly, "Zhi'er is the apple of my eye, how could I possibly part with her? Yu Hongyin and I are really not in the kind of relationship you think we have. This is indeed a misunderstanding..."

You damn cat, you just wait!

Ling Ningzhi leaned her head against his chest and said in a muffled voice, "It might not be now, but who knows about the future? I've almost lost count of how many people are in your heart..."

"..."

Chen Mo's lips twitched slightly.

He didn't know how to refute what they said.

"I may be a bit of a womanizer, but my feelings are real," Chen Mo said. "Although it may sound a bit shameless, I can't let go of them, just like I can't let go of you."

"You still know you're shameless?"

Ling Ningzhi rolled her eyes at him and snorted, "But if you really give up others for me, you'll eventually give up me for others too. That would make me uneasy."

"Zhi'er is so understanding..."

Before Chen Mo could even breathe a sigh of relief, he heard Ling Ningzhi scold him, "But you should at least tone it down a bit. How can you provoke everyone you see? Now you can't even count them on both hands!"

"I already only occupied a small place in your heart, and now I have to share it with other people..."

"If you continue like this, I'll have to tell your aunt!"

"..."

Chen Mo nodded earnestly and said, "The fairy is right. I will definitely keep myself pure and chaste from now on, and start by refusing to be tempted by women."

Ling Ningzhi pursed her lips, wanting to laugh a little, but tried to keep a straight face and said, "That's good. You're not allowed to play with people like that in the future, especially Yu Hongyin. She's so clumsy, pulling things up like a radish. What if she breaks them?"

"Cough cough."

Recalling what had just happened, Chen Mo looked slightly embarrassed and changed the subject, saying, "By the way, how did you find me?"

“When Yu Hongyin left the southern suburbs, she didn’t conceal her presence. I did a little calculation and pinpointed her approximate location. Then I knocked on doors one by one. Luckily, I found her in no time,” Ling Ningzhi explained.

Chen Mo asked curiously, "Then how did you know that I was with Yu Hongyin?"

"Your rescue in the southern suburbs was recorded by court officials, and the Princess happened to be there as well..." Ling Ningzhi recounted the general events.

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo raised an eyebrow slightly. When he made his move, he did not deliberately conceal his identity, guessing that he would be recognized, but he did not expect that he would be recorded by the court officials.

"What about the photo stone?"

"It should have already been sent to the East Palace, and they said they needed to report to Her Majesty the Empress."

"..."

"what happened?"

Seeing Chen Mo's stiff expression, Ling Ningzhi asked.

"It's nothing..." Chen Mo shook his head, secretly thinking to himself, "I should have worn a mask."

"Speaking of which, the way you manipulated clouds and rain was truly astonishing. Could it be that you have already broken through to the Celestial Master level?" Ling Ningzhi asked.

"Yes."

Chen Mo opened his palm, and a purple and gold Tai Chi diagram floated above his palm.

Sensing that profound and mysterious aura, Ling Ningzhi couldn't help but be slightly stunned.

"This is……"

Chen Mo said, "Although this trip was somewhat dangerous, it also presented a great opportunity. The laws of the Great Dao have merged with my divine soul, and I have now reached the third rank of Divine Fusion."

Ling Ningzhi remained silent for a long time.

Despite being mentally prepared, I was still shocked.

Unexpectedly, Chen Mo not only broke through to the third rank, but also directly crossed the "body integration" realm and entered the "divine and Dao integration" realm.

You should know that when she first met Chen Mo, he was only a fifth-rank martial artist. Unbeknownst to her, he had already left her far behind...

"It seems you've comprehended more than one law?" Ling Ningzhi came back to her senses and asked in confusion, "I also sensed a familiar feeling, somewhat similar to Master's?"

"It's quite a coincidence. After the Dao Venerable killed the Demon Lord's clone, he helped me enter the Dao Domain, and thus I was tainted by a trace of the law of cause and effect..." Chen Mo said succinctly.

"And then?" Ling Ningzhi pressed, "Didn't you two do anything else?"

"Of course not." Chen Mo said seriously, "Dao Zun helped me enter the Dao, and I helped Dao Zun suppress the cost. It's that simple."

"is it?"

Ling Ningzhi looked him over, her face full of doubt.

Back at the Chen residence, she personally witnessed her master's infatuated state. Chen Mo's self-control was practically zero, so it's hard to say what might have happened.

Chen Mo didn't mean to deceive her intentionally, but now was definitely not the right time to confront her. It might even cause the master and apprentice to become enemies, which would be a huge problem...

Her hand traced the slender waist, then climbed up the rounded, voluptuous curves, and she said with a smile, "Why do I smell a sour scent? Daoist Master, you wouldn't be jealous of your own master, would you?"

The tingling sensation made Ling Ningzhi shiver, her face flushed as she said, "This is just to prevent problems before they arise, so that if something really happens, it will be too late to regret it... Wait, wait a minute..."

"What are you waiting for?"

"Yu Hongyin touched it, and I find it dirty, so I'll wash it first..."

Ling Ningzhi formed hand seals, causing mist to surge in the air, converging into a stream of water that repeatedly washed over the air.

They didn't stop until the clothes were so shiny they reflected light.

"Now that you've achieved Dao integration, your cultivation should be more effective, right?"

"When did the Taoist priest become so materialistic?"

"I just don't want to fall too far behind you..."

"Alright, are you ready to comprehend the Great Dao?" "Huh? What Great... um..."

"Ugh, you're so mean... Oh well, let's talk about cultivation later..."

As the sunset faded into the horizon, the evening breeze rustled the gauze curtains, carrying whispered sweet nothings and uncontrollable emotions in the wind.

However, Chen Mo forgot that Hong Ling had already evolved to the second stage, and he also forgot that the law of cause and effect within her body would resonate with the Heavenly Pivot Pavilion's mental cultivation method, which could not be completely blocked by the Eclipse Sundial alone...

……

……

Hanxiao Palace.

Inside the inner hall, Yu Youhan leaned back on a chaise longue, his phoenix eyes scrutinizing the woman before him.

Her once delicate oval face became even thinner, her brows were full of fatigue, and her purple dress was no longer splendid, making her look travel-worn.

"How is the task I assigned you progressing?" Yu Youhan asked calmly.

Ye Zige knelt on the ground and said in a deep voice, "This humble servant was ordered to hunt down the remnants of the Gu God Cult. On this trip south, we killed a total of 1722 members of the Gu God Cult, 13 deacons, and 5 protectors."

"In addition, traces of Yin Tiankuo, the leader of the Gu Body Sect, were also discovered."

"Yin Tiankuo's physical body was destroyed, but his soul did not perish. Instead, it attached itself to the bodies of his followers to eke out a living, searching everywhere for a way to rebuild his physical body."

"This humble servant tracked him all the way to the depths of the Southern Frontier. However, because he was protected by a Grandmaster-level elder, I dared not make a move rashly. I can only return to the capital to report back and ask Your Majesty for further instructions!"

instruct?

A barely perceptible hint of embarrassment flashed across Yu Youhan's eyes.

In fact, she didn't care about the Gu God Cult at all. In its heyday, it could be wiped out with a flick of the wrist. Now, only a few big and small fish are left, hiding in dark corners and barely surviving. What waves can it still make?
Ye Zige had given Chen Mo an aphrodisiac, but Ling Ningzhi intercepted it midway, causing Ye Zige to suffer as well.

If it weren't for the fact that the other party was loyal and efficient in handling affairs over the years, I would have slapped him to death long ago. Sending him to the southern border is just a slight leniency.

Unexpectedly, Ye Zi'e treated this as a serious matter, and she was gone for several months. All the official duties of the yamen fell on Yunhe's shoulders, and he looked resentful all the time...

Of course, this kind of thing cannot be said outright, otherwise it would discourage subordinates.

"Hmm, well done." Yu Youhan nodded slightly and said, "I will have someone follow up on this matter, so you don't need to worry about it. Go back to Qilin Pavilion tomorrow to take charge of your affairs."

"Thank you, ma'am!"

Ye Zi'e's expression was full of surprise.

She has suffered a lot during this time and really doesn't want to go back to that godforsaken southern Xinjiang!

"I brought you back because you've worked hard enough, but that doesn't mean the past is forgotten." Yu Youhan said coldly, "I hope you know what you should and shouldn't do in the future."

"I understand."

Ye Zi'e prostrated herself on the ground.

Even if she had ten times the courage, she wouldn't dare to make a move on Chen Mo now.

"Okay, if there's nothing else, you can go ahead..."

The words stopped abruptly.

Yu Youhan's blue eyes widened in disbelief.

Her wrist was burning hot, and wave after wave of throbbing kept assaulting her nerves... This feeling was extremely familiar; she had experienced it more than once before!
"Miss?"

Ye Zi'e waited for a long time without receiving a reply, and could only hear heavy breathing. She thought that the Empress was still angry, so she lowered her head and dared not ask any more questions.

It wasn't that Yu Youhan didn't want to speak, but rather that she simply couldn't bring herself to open her mouth.

A blush spread from her cheeks, quickly climbing up her neck and earlobes. She covered her lips tightly with her hands, her body trembling slightly uncontrollably.

"Um……"

Even so, he couldn't help but let out a muffled groan.

?

Ye Zi'e asked cautiously, "Your Highness, are you alright?"

Just as the other person was about to raise their head, Yu Youhan forced herself to stay calm, raised her hand and tore open a rift in the void, throwing her directly into it.

Ye Zi'e felt a blur before her eyes, and when she opened them again, she was already outside the palace.

She scratched her head, looking bewildered.

"Did I say something wrong again and displease Her Majesty?"

"It's good that I can stay in Kyoto. I'll have to avoid Chen Mo from now on. Southern Xinjiang is really no place for a human to live..."

……

……

Zhaohua Palace.

Behind the glass screen sat a figure in bright yellow.

Several ministers from the Jingzhao Prefecture and the Ministry of Revenue stood below, heads drooping, the atmosphere extremely somber.

"Fifty-seven people died yesterday alone?" The Empress looked at the document in her hand, her brows furrowed, and said in a deep voice, "The funds have been allocated, the medicine has been sent, and dozens of extra doctors have been transferred, but the death toll has increased instead of decreased?"

"Where's Liang Yonghuai? Why didn't he come?"

"I appointed him as the Pacification Commissioner, and this is how he did it?!"

wow-

The Empress threw the memorial in front of everyone, her voice filled with anger: "It's one thing to be unreliable in crucial moments, but now you can't even protect the safety of the people. What use are you to the court? You might as well all step down!"

"Your Highness, calm down!"

The ministers all knelt down, looking flustered.

Vice Minister of Revenue Feng Jinyu hurriedly explained, "The Ministry of Revenue is doing its best to cooperate. The main problem is the shortage of medicine, especially the Jade True Powder, which is being consumed too much and is now almost gone. There is no substitute available in time, which has led to a large number of people dying from organ failure caused by blood infection."

"Yes."

The registrar of the Jingzhao Prefecture echoed, "Liang Shaoyin has been living in the southern suburbs for the past few days, never leaving his side, and he's almost unrecognizable... Unfortunately, there are too many wounded, and we really have no way to help him."

The Empress frowned even more deeply.

Most of the alchemists in the capital city are concentrated in the Demon Suppression Division, and they usually have a very good stock of pills. But unfortunately, the warehouse was destroyed by that monk, which led to their current predicament.

Moreover, Jade True Powder is a mid-grade spiritual pill, and not many can be refined in a short period of time.

It's really difficult.

dong dong dong-

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

Eunuch Jin strode in, carrying a stack of documents in his hands.

"Your Highness, news has arrived from the southern suburbs. Please take a look..."

The Empress waved her hand and said, "Just tell me, how many people died today?"

Those numbers were so shocking that it took courage to even glance at them.

After a slight hesitation, Eunuch Jin said, "Today's death toll... is zero."

"Ok?"

"How much? Zero?"

Everyone present was stunned.

"Are you sure? This is no laughing matter!" the Empress said coldly.

"According to the statistics compiled by Song Lin, the registrar of the Jingzhao Prefecture, no one died today, and he also sent over the video recordings that serve as evidence," Eunuch Jin said.

Seeing his serious demeanor, the Empress said with some doubt, "Let him out and let us see."

"Yes."

Jin Gonggong took out the image-recording stone, infused it with his true essence, and an image was projected into the air.

After half a stick of incense.

The hall fell into a deathly silence as people worshipped the figure as if he were a god.

The Empress's heart raced, and her almond-shaped eyes shone with dazzling light.

"That...that looks like Commander Chen?!"

Feng Jinyu and the others stared wide-eyed.

The heavens sent down rain, bringing life back to the dying—it was nothing short of a miracle!
Chen Mo actually has such great abilities?!

They remained stunned for a long time after the video ended.

Eunuch Jin cleared his throat and said, "Your Highness, Lord Chen has already made great contributions even before officially taking office. Having such a talented person is truly a blessing for the court and the people!"

After a long silence, the Empress said, "Eunuch Jin, there is something I need you to do."

Eunuch Jin smiled, it seemed that Lord Chen was about to be rewarded again.

"Please give me your instructions, Your Highness."

"Go and investigate thoroughly what kind of person that woman who took Chen Mo away is."

"……Um?"

(End of this chapter)