I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 339 The Keeper of an ATM Girl! A Special Gift from the Little Tiger!
"Whether it's jewelry or spiritual essence, I'm not picky. Just give me whatever you think is best."

Ji Lianxing reached out and tore open her belly, making a "hurry up and stuff it in" expression.

Chen Mo said irritably, "Am I your father? Do I owe you something?"

"If you're willing to give me more money, I might as well be your father." Ji Lianxing tilted her head and said sweetly, "Daddy, I want your big silver notes~"

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Chen Mo's lips twitched.

He realized that this woman truly had no bottom line.

No wonder Gu Manzhi told him that Ji Lianxing never had any sense of being a first-grade grandmaster; he would do anything to achieve his goal...

"So, money makes you a father?" Chen Mo sneered. "As the head of a sect, you're quite the opportunist."

Ji Lianxing said nonchalantly, "These years of traveling around, enduring wind and rain, have taught me a lesson: pride when you're down on your luck is the most useless thing."

"Without money, we can't rebuild our sect, let alone take revenge."

"You may look down on me, but what I bear is far heavier than you think. How can I stand up straight with thousands of lives on my shoulders?"

In the past, she would never have humbled herself to beg Chen Mo like this.

However, my mindset has changed without me even realizing it.

Since I'm already being "kept" and have no dignity left, I might as well try to get more gold coins!
It's a case of "what's the use of trying?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo remained silent for a moment, his eyes narrowed, and his gaze gradually turned cold.

"You should know who I am."

"I'm only choosing to cooperate with you temporarily for the sake of Manzhi and Henshui."

"If you're hoping I'll help you deal with the Imperial Concubine, I advise you to give up that idea as soon as possible."

Those purple-gold eyes stared at Ji Lianxing, and his voice was as cold as the wind: "From today onwards, if I ever hear the word 'revenge' from your mouth again, or if you use this rhetoric to brainwash the Xu family, I will kill you with my own hands, do you understand?"

Ji Lianxing felt a chill run down her spine.

She could sense that Chen Mo was truly intent on killing her.

This man was not opposed to rebuilding the Moon Radiance Sect, and was even willing to provide financial assistance, but he seemed to become a different person whenever Consort Yu was mentioned.

"It seems I underestimated Yu Youhan's importance in his heart."

"The relationship between these two is not simply one of subordination; Yu Youhan is more like his Achilles' heel, something that cannot be touched..."

Ji Lianxing knew she had misspoke, but a strange tightness gripped her chest. She said softly, "I know, can't we talk things out properly? Why are you being so fierce? Besides, you can't beat me right now, so what are you pretending to be a master for..."

"..."

Seeing that she had given in, Chen Mo dispelled his murderous aura and said calmly, "I'm not an ATM girl. If you want money, then let me see your value... If you have nothing better to do, keep an eye on this stupid cat and don't let it bother me. Maybe I'll even give you some service fees."

"Meow?"

The cat looked completely bewildered.

Chen Mo ignored them and went straight to the bedside, where he sat cross-legged.

As his mind sank into his sea of ​​consciousness, an ancient book shimmering with silver light floated above his mind, its pages as smooth as jade.

"The True Explanation of Observing the World" is a Taoist practice that encapsulates the essence of the five arts of Taoism: mountain, medicine, destiny, physiognomy, and divination.

It may appear to be just a thin book, but it contains an enormous amount of information, including but not limited to: food and bait, alchemy, prescriptions, spiritual healing, astrology, feng shui, divination...

The silver vertical pupil between Qi Chengze's eyebrows is a divine power he comprehended at a high level of cultivation, called "Heavenly Eye." It can see through the three realms of heaven, earth, and man, and can also shoot out Taiyi Divine Light to defend against enemies.

"No wonder the supervisor looked so distressed; it really is a treasure."

"The True Understanding of Observing the World" is a high-level advanced method that is very profound. However, Chen Mo was a latecomer to the field and lacked basic knowledge, so the contents were difficult for him to understand.

Without a teacher's guidance, you might never even get started if you try to figure it out on your own your whole life.

Just consider this cultivation method as something that fell from the sky. How far you can progress depends on your own comprehension and destiny.

Recalling what Qi Jianzheng had said, Chen Mo suddenly understood.

The other party was certain that he couldn't learn it, which is why they so easily passed on the method to him?
"That's a valid point of view, but what if I add more points directly? How would you respond then?"

Having completed several events and gained a considerable amount of true spirit, I was just wondering where to put it to use.

Chen Mo brought up the system panel and immediately hurled a True Spirit at it.

A system notification flashed before my eyes:

[Proficiency in "The True Understanding of the World" has increased; current level: Mastery (0/5000).]

In an instant, the pages turned, and a silver light shone through.

The area is shrouded in mist, and one can vaguely see the vast mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas, as if the entire landscape of the country is contained within it.

Whether it's an illusion or not, under the silvery glow, the shifting stars seemed to have gained some kind of regularity, becoming more real.

"Appearance has form, but power has no form."

"Mountains and rivers gather and retain energy; between the eyebrows and eyes, the universe is hidden."

"Mountains are the body, medicine is the application, fate is the framework, physiognomy is the details, divination is the transformation... The five arts are profound, and the great way returns to oneness."

The originally complex information was broken down and flooded into Chen Mo's mind. He absorbed it like a sponge, immersing himself in this profound understanding.

in the room.

The cat lay on the table, and Ji Lianxing sat on the cat's head, all four eyes staring at Chen Mo.

A silver halo surrounded him, emanating a mysterious and profound aura.

"Has he entered another state of enlightenment?" Ji Lianxing shook her head and sighed, "Ordinary people might never enter this state in their entire lives, but for him it's as simple as eating and drinking. No wonder he's already a double grandmaster in his early twenties. Such comprehension is truly astonishing..."

"Meow!" The cat wagged its tail, indicating that its owner was the best!

Ji Lianxing blinked, subtly encouraging, "By the way, you've been hanging out with Chen Mo for so long, do you know where his secret stash is? If you manage to get some money, I'll buy you dried fish."

"Meow?" The cat looked bewildered.

"You don't know either?" Ji Lianxing looked at her with disdain. "Useless cat, it's only good for sleeping with you, it's completely useless."

"Meow……"

The cat lowered its head, looking aggrieved.

Now the master won't even let me sleep with him...

But he's not like this when he's with other people, so it must be because I haven't done enough. I need to learn and practice more in the future...

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After an unknown amount of time, Chen Mo finally emerged from his state of enlightenment.

He opened his eyes, his dark pupils deep and swirling like vortexes, and a faint silver light seemed to flash between his brows.

"Stars and constellations, the Eight Characters chart..."

"This method seems very similar to the divination techniques of the Tian Shu Pavilion, but there are fundamental differences."

"The Daoist Master uses his understanding of the origin to reverse cause and effect and glimpse the secrets of heaven."

"The supervisor, on the other hand, observes the situation and uses methods such as the Six Lines Divination, Qimen Dunjia, and Taiyi to select the one with the highest probability from infinite variables."

Chen Mo pondered silently to himself.

If we had to say which of the two is superior, the Daoist Master's methods are definitely stronger. Through predetermined cause-and-effect deductions, the results are extremely accurate and almost never deviate.

But this requires an extremely high level of attainment.

How many people in the world can reach the Supreme Realm and have a profound understanding of the law of cause and effect?

However, the "True Explanation of Observing the World" is different. Even if one's cultivation level is insufficient, one can still discern clues and calculate the general trend through appearance, momentum, and divination. It is considered the best solution below the Supreme level.

"When I suddenly reached the Celestial Realm, I also comprehended a trace of the Law of Cause and Effect, which can complement the 'True Explanation of Observing the World' and should be of great use in the future."

Chen Mo did not rush to max out his proficiency.

On the one hand, he wanted to leave the Dao essence crystallization to the "Primordial Spirit Constitution," and on the other hand, he was worried that the breakthrough speed was too fast and would arouse Qi Chengze's suspicion.

Currently stuck between "Mastery" and "Minor Success," this indicates strong talent, but not to an exaggerated degree, and can be used as an excuse to ask for guidance from the observatory.

Recalling the pattern on Liu Miaozhi's back, Chen Mo's eyes flickered slightly.

The secrets hidden by the Xu family may very well be hidden in the observatory. This opportunity must not be wasted!
When he came to his senses and looked up, the sky outside the window was dark; it was already late at night.

The cat had climbed onto the bed at some point and was lying on its back next to it, while the paper figure was lying on its belly. The two of them were fast asleep.

The scene actually looked somewhat harmonious.

Chen Mo didn't say anything, casually pulled the small blanket over them, and then continued to sit cross-legged and cultivate.

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The next morning.

Ji Lianxing woke up from her sleep and rubbed her eyes groggily.

In order to suppress the aura of the conch shell, she has been maintaining a paper doll state every day, sealing away her cultivation, and is almost no different from an ordinary person.

I thought I would find it very difficult to get used to, but to my surprise, I felt relaxed. It was as if all the troubles had left me, and I even slept much more soundly than before.

"Ok?"

Where is Chen Mo?

She sat up, looked around, and her expression froze when she saw the scene before her. "What...what are you doing?!" "What's all the fuss about? Haven't you ever seen someone change clothes before?"

Chen Mo was standing in front of a full-length mirror, wearing only a pair of leggings, revealing his well-defined muscles, which were clearly sculpted as if by a knife or axe.

The catgirl then transformed into human form, holding a black robe in her hands, and was helping him change.

Ji Lianxing covered her eyes and said resentfully, "Then you should at least avoid people a bit..."

"Please, this is my home. I'm already being lenient by not throwing you out. Please have some self-awareness." Chen Mo opened his arms and put on his robe. The catwoman wrapped her arms around his waist and helped him fasten his jade belt.

Although it was her first time serving the night watch, her movements were very skilled, suggesting that she had learned a lot from Li Yuan. Even her habit of adjusting the trajectory of the bullets was exactly the same.

After getting dressed, Chen Mo looked at himself in the mirror.

Tall and slender, upright like a pine tree, he wore a long robe with a black background and red patterns that held him perfectly upright. A jade pendant adorned his waist, and his porcelain-white, handsome face exuded nobility. He was like a refined gentleman, a pure and elegant figure in a turbid world.

"This new official robe fits me quite well, but the Imperial Household Department didn't take my size... Could it be that the Empress herself made it for me?"

dong dong dong-

Just then, a knock sounded at the door, and a maid's voice came from outside:

"Young master, the master and madam are already waiting for you in the dining hall. They want you to hurry over for breakfast."

"understood."

Chen Mo responded and turned to look at Ji Lianxing.

She covered her eyes with both hands, but her fingers were wide open, and her dark eyes were peering in this direction.

Noticing Chen Mo's gaze, she hurriedly turned her head away, looking like she had done something wrong.

"Looking like this, you shouldn't go out and run around during the day. Just stay here with the silly cat. No one else will come into this room except me."

Chen Mo hesitated for a moment, then took out a few more silver notes and threw them in front of her. "There are many places where you need money now, so be careful with your spending."

After saying that, he walked out of the room.

Ji Lianxing was stunned for a while before she came to her senses.

He tore open his belly, rolled up the silver notes, and carefully stuffed them inside.

"Hmph, only this much? How stingy." She muttered to herself, but a clear smile flickered in her eyes.

"Meow~"

The catgirl squatted beside her, watching her longingly.

Ji Lianxing frowned and said, "What are you looking at? This is something I earned through my own abilities, it has nothing to do with you... Why are you biting me? Let go of me now, you stupid cat, I'm not a dried fish!"

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As expected, Chen Mo was interrogated for half an hour in the dining hall.

Chen Zhuo and his wife took turns questioning him, getting to the bottom of things and thoroughly investigating the cause and effect of the matter.

Hearing that Daoist and Empress had taken action one after the other, one killing the Demon Lord's clone and saving Chen Mo, and the other storming into the Desolate Region and directly destroying the Demon Clan's lair... the two breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time were somewhat worried.

There is no free lunch in the world.

The two supreme beings are protecting Chen Mo so much; surely they can't be doing this without expecting anything in return?
"You didn't betray anything, did you?" Chen Zhuo asked hesitantly.

"For example?" Chen Mo asked in return.

"Chastity".

How can you sell something that never existed in the first place?

"..."

Listening to the conversation between the father and son, He Yuzhi felt a headache coming on and waved her hand, saying, "Alright, if those two really have any ideas, do you think Mo'er has the right to resist?"

Chen Zhuo was speechless for a moment.

That sounds reasonable...

He Yuzhi looked at Chen Mo and said, "You should be careful not to do anything you shouldn't do. If you have to do something, then do it while ensuring your safety as much as possible... cough cough, just remember, safety comes first in everything."

Chen Mo was both amused and exasperated. Was his mother worried that he would be drained dry by the Daoist Master and the Empress?

"And what about the eldest princess..."

Chen Zhuo said in a deep voice, "I've recently heard rumors that the palace is preparing to hold a public selection of a husband for her. What are your plans regarding this?"

Chen Mo asked in confusion, "So what if I choose? What does it have to do with me?"

“The Princess has already taken a liking to you. What if she insists on making you her husband? How will we explain that to the Empress?” Chen Zhuo said.

Chen Mo shook his head, "Don't worry, I've already explained things to Chu Yanli, she shouldn't bother me anymore."

"That's good." Chen Zhuo didn't say anything more.

Chen Mo ate a couple of bites of food and left. The appointment from the Crown Prince was issued yesterday, and he had to report to the Qilin Pavilion today no matter what.

After he left, the air became quiet.

"Husband, what do you think?" He Yuzhi asked.

Chen Zhuo paused for a moment, then rarely revealed his true feelings: "That day at the temple, I personally witnessed this boy kill the great demon and rescue the prince from that strange blood mist. Such courage is worthy of being a member of the Chen family."

"Now that Mo'er has made great contributions and gained fame, I feel a little uneasy. I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing."

He Yuzhi frowned and said, "Whether it's his cultivation level or his official rank, the speed at which he has improved is too fast, it's simply beyond reason. Not long ago he was only a sixth-rank master, but now he's already a third-rank grandmaster!"

As a martial arts master, she naturally understood how exaggerated this was.

Moreover, she could clearly sense that Chen Mo's aura was powerful yet restrained, and he even carried a hint of something similar to the Empress. The Dao he had comprehended was obviously extraordinary.

"I don't think it's a big deal."

"Only when a building is about to collapse do we know who its pillars are; only when the raging tide has receded do we see the pillars that hold up the sky!"

"That kid has the ability, the ambition, and the luck. Now is a time of great change, so he should forge ahead and achieve unparalleled success!"

Chen Zhuo became more and more excited as he spoke, his cheeks flushing slightly, but then he seemed to remember something and stroked his beard, saying, "But the premise is that he has to be able to handle his relationships with women well. If things continue like this, sooner or later there will be big trouble!"

The two looked at each other and sighed helplessly.

If this guy were only after beautiful women, that would be one thing, but the women he's gotten involved with are all outrageous, it's enough to make your scalp tingle just thinking about it...

"Forget it, there's no use thinking about it anymore. Let's just take it one step at a time..."

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Tianlin Guard, Fire Department Hall.

Li Yuan sat at her desk, organizing official documents.

During this period, Chen Mo had not come to the yamen, but rumors about him were rampant.

Protecting the emperor at the ancestral temple, slaying Chu Heng, rescuing people in the southern suburbs...

He was promoted to commander of a thousand households without any special appointment, and was granted the honorary title of the third rank. Now, a shrine is to be built in his honor for him. His reputation is unparalleled. He is only one death away from becoming a legend.

Li Yuan was genuinely happy for Chen Mo, but there was also a touch of bitterness in her heart.

Since they parted ways on the day of the grand ceremony, they have not seen each other again.

Chen Moren is clearly in Kyoto, but he hasn't come to see her yet. She doesn't know if he's too busy or if he's simply forgotten about her…

Moreover, once Chen Mo entered the Qilin Pavilion, he no longer needed to come to the yamen, and the opportunities for the two to meet became increasingly fewer.

"Good thing, this is good thing..." Li Yuan murmured softly, as if comforting herself.

"Tsk, Li Baihu is so dedicated and responsible, it really makes me ashamed."

Just then, a familiar voice entered my ears.

Li Yuan froze, then turned around abruptly to see Chen Mo standing behind her with his hands behind his back, smiling at her.

"Lord Chen, when did you..."

"Shh..."

Just as Li Yuan was about to cry out in surprise, her mouth was covered.

Chen Mo said softly, "Keep your voice down, don't let anyone else hear. I sneaked in."

Along the way, almost every constable was talking about him, and if he were to appear in public, it would cause quite a stir.

Li Yuan tried to calm herself down, but her eyes involuntarily reddened. She threw herself into his arms and said in a trembling voice, "Lord Chen, I missed you so much."

Although we were only apart for a few days, so much happened in between that it felt like we hadn't seen each other for a very long time.

"I miss Yuan'er very much too." Chen Mo gently stroked her back, his eyes full of tenderness. "We've been through a lot these past few days, I'll tell you about it later... Oh, and I brought you a gift too."

"Gift?"

Li Yuan rubbed her eyes, turned her head to look in the direction Chen Mo was looking, and was immediately stunned.

Sometime during the day, a wooden carving appeared on the table, depicting the two of them, only in a different pose...

Li Yuan's face flushed red, and she stammered, "This...this is..."

Chen Mo said in a serious tone, "This is the first time we were at the Jiaofangsi, and you helped me calm my blood and qi. I carved it myself, and I've even thought of a name for it: Mo Xige Chicken Roll."

Li Yuan: "..."

(End of this chapter)