I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 335 The Incompetent Empress! Yu Youhan: Are you ever going to stop?!
The next morning.

Soft sunlight streamed in through the window, draping the furniture in the room in a thin veil.

On the bed, Ling Ningzhi was wearing only a pure white bodice, which was already soaked with sweat and clung tightly to her body, making the already thin fabric appear even more transparent.

Her willow-leaf eyebrows furrowed slightly, her expression full of exhaustion, and her bright eyes glared at Chen Mo with a mixture of shame and anger.

This person is absolutely outrageous!
She thought she would be able to cultivate properly, but instead she was treated like a pendant and even taken to the window... Although it was the middle of the night and no one was around, she was still so nervous that her heart was about to jump out of her chest!

Ling Ningzhi's cultivation level was not low, but she was ultimately a Daoist cultivator. How could she withstand such torment?
By this point, he didn't even have the strength to speak.

"Ahem, sorry, it was too strong..."

Noticing the resentful gaze, Chen Mo looked slightly embarrassed.

After breaking through to the Celestial Realm, his physique was already different from before. Coupled with the transformation from the True Dragon Blood, his physical strength could only be described as exaggerated. The two of them hadn't seen each other for a long time, so it was indeed a bit excessive...

He reached out and grabbed Hao's wrist, transferring a wisp of vital essence to her.

Ling Ningzhi's complexion gradually became rosy, her fatigue subsided somewhat, and she regained some strength.

After resting for only a short while, he propped himself up, sat cross-legged with his palms facing upwards, and began to breathe deeply.

The Daoist principles contained within Chen Mo's Dao power were even more profound and mysterious than before, and the law of cause and effect was quite beneficial to her; not a moment could be wasted...

call--

Qi circulated around his body, and his black hair moved without wind.

Sensing the steadily increasing aura, Chen Mo nodded approvingly.

Whether in terms of talent or comprehension, Ling Ningzhi was the best he had ever seen. If it weren't for his extraordinary luck, Ling Ningzhi would definitely be the first cultivator among the younger generation to break through to the Grandmaster level.

"Peak of the fourth rank, just one step away from becoming a Celestial."

"With the Daoist Canon about to open, we can go and get some Enlightenment Golden Pills. Not only Zhi'er, but Little Fatty Tiger and Saintess Gu can also use them..."

Chen Mo stroked his chin with his fingers, pondering to himself.

Half an hour later.

Ling Ningzhi broke out of her meditative state, opened her eyes, and a sharp glint flashed in them.

"This Daoist principle is too profound to be fully digested at the moment; I can only comprehend a part of it."

Even so, it greatly improved me.

The transition from mortal to celestial being may seem like a single step, but in reality, it is as chasm as an insurmountable barrier.

The land of Kyushu has never lacked geniuses. The Qingyun Ranking changes every year, with outstanding talents emerging one after another. But in the end, how many of them can become Grandmasters?

Ling Ningzhi, being born with a Dao Body, already possesses top-tier physical attributes. Backed by the behemoth that is Tian Shu Pavilion, she has inexhaustible cultivation resources. Yet, even so, she still finds this step difficult to cross.

In comparison, one can feel Chen Mo's "terrifying" nature even more.

"He's a few years younger than me, yet he's already a third-grade Dao Integration cultivator, and he's a dual cultivator of Dao and martial arts, making him a double grandmaster..."

"This is simply unheard of throughout history!"

Ling Ningzhi bit her lip lightly, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

Chen Mo possessed extraordinary talent, surpassing all the geniuses of the time, and she was naturally filled with pride and honor.

But besides that, there was also a barely perceptible sense of loss.

Although I knew there was a gap between us, I didn't expect it to be this big, and as my cultivation level continues to rise, I'll only fall further and further behind...

This wasn't jealousy; she simply wanted to stand shoulder to shoulder with Chen Mo, to be able to stand on his own in crucial moments, and not just be a pretty face with no substance.

"What's wrong?" Chen Mo noticed that Ling Ningzhi's mood was off and frowned. "Was it because you were too hasty just now and something went wrong with your cultivation?"

"I told you, don't be impatient for quick results, you can't get fat in one bite..."

"It's okay if you can't break through for now. I'll get you a few Golden Cores later. With your talent, it's only a matter of time."

As he spoke, he placed his palm on her back and sent a wisp of primordial energy to her to help regulate her meridians and breath.

Watching Chen Mo's rambling, Ling Ningzhi's heart trembled slightly, and her eyes gradually softened, as if turning into a clear spring.

She's just too attached to appearances; so what if she's just a pretty face?

The path of cultivation has no end. Even if one reaches the level of a master, one still cannot escape the shackles of heaven and earth.

Rather than wasting her life in an endless pursuit of enlightenment, she would rather live each day to the fullest. At least, right now, the person she loves is by her side, and that is enough for her.

"You should be more careful in your cultivation recently, because it is at this critical juncture that inner demons are more likely to arise..."

Chen Mo was still muttering to himself.

Ling Ningzhi rolled over and pushed him down, crawling on top of him, and whispered in his ear, "You are my inner demon."

Chen Mo was slightly taken aback, "Zhi'er, what's wrong with you...?"

Ling Ningzhi looked at him shyly, her fair cheeks flushed with rouge. "Isn't it said that you can't get fat in one bite? Then I'll just have a few more bites."

"..."

Chen Mo's throat moved, and his heart began to race.

Normally, Master Qingxuan is as thin-skinned as paper. Even when she is deeply in love, she always appears as if she is hiding her shame and embarrassment. When has she ever taken such the initiative?

"Zhi'er..."

"Master Chen..."

The two locked eyes, their breathing becoming increasingly rapid.

However, just as the atmosphere was heating up, a cold female voice suddenly came from the void, mixed with resentment and anger:
"Again?!"

"That's enough! Are you two ever going to stop?!"

?

Chen Mo's expression suddenly froze.

Ling Ningzhi looked up, puzzled, and asked, "Why does it sound like someone is talking? Lord Chen, did you hear that?"

"..."

Chen Mo wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and whispered, "It's probably coming from next door. It seems the soundproofing in this restaurant isn't very good..."

"The soundproofing isn't good?" Ling Ningzhi was stunned for a moment, then realized what she meant, her face instantly burning hot. She stammered, "Then...then all the noise last night must have been heard by others?!"

Thinking about how she had been tricked by Chen Mo into calling him "good brother" in a daze, she wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

In fact, Chen Mo had already set up a barrier, so not only could the neighbors not hear any noise, but even if you were lying on the door of the room, you wouldn't be able to hear anything.

But it was difficult to explain this to her, so he could only bite the bullet and say, "We don't have any shady relationship. Besides, no one can guess who we are just by our voices."

"That's what I said..."

Ling Ningzhi covered her cheek, feeling extremely uncomfortable. "Oh dear, let's go first."

"Okay." Chen Mo nodded in agreement.

After the two quickly got dressed, Ling Ningzhi was so embarrassed that she didn't even go through the front door, so she flew out of the window instead.

After they left, the room became quiet.

The air blurred for a moment, and a tall, slender figure slowly emerged.

Yu Youhan leaned on the table, her soft breasts heaving, her wet eyes filled with resentment.

"It's not just hearing it, it's torturing me to death!"

"That lackey is getting more and more outrageous!"

She couldn't get any peace all night after being forced to "connect remotely" yesterday.

Originally, she wanted to forcibly take Chen Mo away, but she was afraid of accidentally triggering Hong Ling and suffering in vain like last time, so she could only hide in the shadows and silently endure it...

I finally made it to dawn, thinking it was finally over, but I didn't expect these two to want to continue!

I couldn't hold back any longer, so I yelled it out.

"It's always Ling Ningzhi! Like master, like disciple!" Yu Youhan gritted her teeth in hatred. "I'll destroy Tian Shu Pavilion sooner or later!"

"Um……"

"I feel terrible, I'd better go back and take a shower."

She took a deep breath, raised her hand, and tore through the void, her figure vanishing in an instant.

……

……

Since it wasn't the first time he'd been caught, Chen Mo quickly calmed down.

The Empress is stubborn but soft-hearted, and easy to coax. At worst, we can go back to the palace and get her a proper foot massage...

After leaving the restaurant, the two headed towards the Demon Suppression Division.

After all, he was still an unofficial retainer of the Demon Suppression Division, and with such a major event occurring, he naturally couldn't remain completely uninvolved.

Arriving in the eastern suburbs, one can see layers of green tiles in the distance. The towering walls separate the courtyard from the outside world. The damaged houses have been repaired and the defensive formations have been reinforced. Upon getting closer, one can even feel a sense of unease.

It seems they put in a lot of effort.

Upon entering the main gate, dozens of monks dressed in blue robes were refining elixirs in the courtyard.

Everyone was expressionless, and the atmosphere was very heavy, completely lacking the relaxed and casual vibe from before.

“Ever since that monk Huineng broke into the Demon Suppression Division and injured Grandpa, everyone has been holding back their anger and their moods have been quite bad…” Ling Ningzhi said in a low voice.

Chen Mo naturally understood. As one of the most mysterious departments of the imperial court, those selected to join the Demon Suppression Division were all cultivation prodigies and young talents. They were all proud and arrogant, and now they were being trampled on by a bald monk, which was a great humiliation for them.

But there's no way to avenge this right now, so we can only swallow our anger and suffer in silence...

"Lord Chen, you've arrived."

"Greetings, Lord Chen."

Upon seeing Chen Mo, the worshippers all stood up to greet him, their eyes filled with admiration.

News of Chen Mo's slaying of demons and his rescue of the emperor at the temple has spread, and he has also killed the culprit Chu Heng, bringing his prestige in the Demon Suppression Division to a new peak.

"Master Chen!"

A familiar voice came.

Chen Mo looked up and saw a man in a black brocade robe walk quickly to him, bow deeply, and say, "Disciple greets Master Chen!"

"You are... Qu Sifan?"

Chen Mo stared at him for a long time, almost not recognizing him. "Why did you change your look?"

This guy used to frequently cause explosions, so he always sported an afro that made him look quite unkempt. Today, however, he's dressed to the nines and even got a new hairstyle.

"Isn't it because I'm getting old, can't find a wife, and my family is pressuring me to get married? That's why I want to imitate Brother Chen?"

Li Siyan walked over and sneered, "Wearing the same color clothes is one thing, but even your hairband and jade pendant are exactly the same. Don't you have a mirror at home? Don't you know how to pee? Don't you even look at yourself?"

Qu Sifan remained unperturbed by the sarcasm, flicked a stray hair from his forehead, and said in a refined manner, "Lord Chen has the appearance of a jade-like immortal, naturally far beyond the reach of us mortals. But if one can capture even a fraction of his spirit, he can already be considered an unparalleled beauty."

"..."

Where is Shen Yun?
Li Siya's lips twitched; he really wanted to piss on the spot and let him see his reflection.

"By the way," Qu Sifan looked at Ling Ningzhi and said seriously, "Chief Ling, are the pills sent to the southern suburbs enough? The Pill Department is rushing to produce the next batch, which is expected to be ready by tomorrow afternoon."

Ling Ningzhi shook her head and said, "The injured person is out of danger now, so there's no need for so many pills."

Upon hearing this, Qu Sifan and Li Siyan were both stunned.

"So many people died just the day before yesterday, how come they've all suddenly recovered?"

"Fairy, are you sure the information is accurate?"

"Because of……"

Just as Ling Ningzhi was about to explain, the door was suddenly pushed open with a "bang," and Huang Haoran ran in breathlessly, waving a piece of hemp paper in his hand.

"Urgent news! Urgent news!"

"All the wounded in the southern suburbs have recovered in one day, and there were zero deaths yesterday!"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately gathered around.

"Is this true?"

"No one died? How is that possible?!"

"Could it be that those corrupt officials are fabricating evidence again to appease their superiors?"

Huang Haoran took a breath and said, "This...this time it should be true. The Jingzhao Prefecture posted notices in the city, which also bear the seal of the Crown Prince. It was done by Lord Chen...Lord Chen!"

"Master Chen?"

The courtyard fell silent instantly.

One of the worshippers snatched the hemp paper and read aloud its contents:
"...Since the bandits wreaked havoc, the number of wounded and injured in the city has increased daily, with the dead lying in heaps. Fortunately, Chen Mo, the commander of the Tianlin Guard and the Duke of Zhenyue, used his divine powers to send down sweet rain and perform a miraculous healing technique to cure the people's chronic illnesses."

“Since yesterday, the casualties in the southern suburbs have stopped abruptly, and thousands of critically ill patients have all recovered. This is the best possible outcome.”

"To single-handedly behead the ringleader Chu Heng, cutting off the source of chaos, is the ultimate act of bravery."

"He possesses both courage and skill, and is of great virtue and merit. Heaven blesses the Great Yuan Dynasty and bestows upon this national hero!"

"Starting today, a Shrine for Longevity will be set up in the southern suburbs of Kyoto to commemorate his virtues. All those who have been saved may have their merits recorded there!"

? !
The scene was so silent that you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone's expression froze, their eyes filled with disbelief.

This announcement bears the seal of the Crown Prince's Palace, so no one would dare to forge it. In other words, Chen Mo really saved thousands of people, and the imperial court even wants to build a shrine in his honor!

They knew perfectly well how dire the situation in the city was; even with nearly a hundred people working through the night to refine elixirs, they couldn't guarantee that all the people would receive treatment.

Chen Mo healed all the wounded in just half a day. What kind of skill is that?!
"But what does 'using supernatural powers to bring down sweet rain' mean? Does Lord Chen have the power to summon wind and rain?" someone asked, puzzled.

Huang Haoran pulled out another piece of hemp paper from his sleeve and said, "By the way, there is also a painting here, made by a clerk from the Jingzhao Prefecture. It is said that he witnessed Lord Chen's heroic deeds firsthand, and the painting is extremely accurate. It was issued together with this announcement."

The paper was quite large and was slowly unfurled.

Against the backdrop of billowing dark clouds, a tall figure hovered in the air, commanding thunder and lightning, and controlling wind and rain, his eyes filled with compassion.

Below, some people cheered with joy, some wept in anguish, and many more knelt in worship.

It must be admitted that the drawing skills of this scribe are very high.

Through this stark contrast, Chen Mo's image is imbued with a touch of divinity, which even stirs the hearts of the worshippers who have seen great things!

They shouted Chen Mo's name, and the courtyard was instantly filled with noise!

(O_o)?

Chen Mo was a little confused at this moment.

He did indeed perform a great service, but isn't it absurd to build a shrine for him?!
The core function of ancestral halls is to commend merits and worship virtuous people. Acts that save people from suffering are indeed considered "great virtues." However, in the past history of the Yuan Dynasty, many people made great contributions, but very few actually received this kind of treatment.

However, after calming down and thinking about it carefully, one can probably understand the Empress's intention.

"The unrest in the city this time was caused by the royal family, resulting in heavy casualties among the people, damage to the court's prestige, and the people's morale is on the verge of collapse."

"The most urgent task is to stand firm against the raging tide, to demonstrate the boundless grace of Heaven, and to rebuild the foundation of the nation."

"And I became that benchmark that was set up."

For Chen Mo, with this boost of "popular support," his future career will be unimpeded, and he will surely go further. The Empress has obviously taken this into consideration as well.

Dragon energy surged within his dantian, and before he knew it, it had grown stronger. A notification flashed before his eyes indicating that his proficiency with the Ancient Spiritual Law had increased.

It seems the announcement has already had an effect.

"Is this okay?"

"Once the ancestral hall is built, as long as there are people making offerings, won't it be able to continuously obtain dragon energy?"

Chen Mo smacked his lips.

Although he's not used to such a high-profile display, the advantages clearly outweigh the disadvantages...

Qu Sifan stared at the portrait, her expression frozen. After a long silence, she knelt down in front of Chen Mo with a thud.

"Controlling the celestial phenomena, all chronic illnesses vanished—so elegant, so graceful!"

"If I had this skill, I'd never have trouble finding a wife! I wouldn't need to refine chicken feather pills! Master Chen, you absolutely have to teach me this trick!"

Without saying a word, Qu Sifan immediately began kowtowing.

The others then realized that Chen Mo himself was right there!
In an instant, all eyes were on him, and pairs of eyes seemed to glow with a faint green light.

"..."

Chen Mo's throat tightened, and he silently took a step back.

"Master Chen, please accept my bow!"

"The insights into alchemy you left behind last time have greatly benefited me, and I haven't even had a chance to formally become your disciple..."

"Lord Chen should have already reached the third-rank Grandmaster level, right?"

"Such talent is truly terrifying!"

Just as the crowd surged forward, a deep voice rang out: "That's enough. Stop making such a racket. What kind of behavior is this?"

Ripples spread through the void, and Yuan Junfeng's figure slowly emerged.

The attendants hurriedly bowed and said, "Greetings, Your Excellency."

Yuan Junfeng walked straight up to Chen Mo and extended his hand, saying, "The Commander invites you, Lord Chen, please come with me."

"Thank you for your trouble, Envoy," Chen Mo nodded.

He and Ling Ningzhi followed behind Yuan Junfeng, walking along the corridor towards the inner courtyard as everyone watched them go.

Yuan Junfeng remained expressionless and silently led the way.

The three remained silent the entire way.

They arrived at a secluded and quiet courtyard. Under the huge locust tree with its lush branches and leaves, two figures sat facing each other, with a chessboard on the stone table between them.

One of them was Ling Yishan, and the other was Qi Chengze, the Director of the Imperial Observatory.

"Hey, you're such a terrible chess player, you can't beat me anyway, so why do you keep calling me over?" Qi Chengze casually pressed down on a black piece and said lazily, "Beating you now is boring, there's no sense of accomplishment at all."

Ling Yishan didn't take it to heart and said with a smile, "I really can't beat you, but this time I have outside help."

As he spoke, he threw down the chess piece and waved to Chen Mo.

"Hey kid, do you know how to play chess?"

Chen Mo knew it wouldn't be good; whether he won or not, he would offend people, so he decisively shook his head, "No."

Ling Yishan said, "That's right. As the saying goes, even a novice can defeat a master with a flurry of punches. Come on, you spar with him a couple of times."

Chen Mo: ?
(End of this chapter)