I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 357 Drinking Under the Moon with the Empress! A Sudden Confession!
Next room.

Disguised as an ordinary constable, Yu Youhan sat in a chair with her legs crossed, her jade feet swinging, and her fingers rhythmically tapping the table.

Ye Zi'e picked up the teapot and poured tea into the cup in front of her. "Your Highness, please have some tea."

"Ah."

Yu Youhan's face was expressionless, revealing neither joy nor anger.

Ye Zige took out a map from her bosom, marked several locations with red ink, placed it on the table, and said, "This humble servant has been tracking the Gu God Sect for several months and has roughly locked onto several locations, all of which are areas where Yin Tiankuo might be active. Please take a look, Your Majesty."

"Just leave it there," Yu Youhan said indifferently, not even bothering to glance at it.

Ye Zi'e was just going through the motions; she knew perfectly well that the Empress didn't care about any of this.

Even when the Gu God Cult was at its strongest and most rampant, it didn't catch her eye. Now, only a few rotten fish and shrimp remain, which she can easily wipe out.

The main reason why I condescended to accompany you this time is because of Chen Mo.

"It seems that Her Majesty really cares about Lord Chen!"

"Lord Chen is really something. He's already a favorite of the Empress, yet he's still entangled with other women. He's incredibly bold, showing absolutely no awareness of his role as a male favorite..."

Recalling the passionate kiss between Chen Mo and the white-robed Taoist nun at the South Gate, Ye Zige felt a chill run down her spine.

If the fire brigade officer hadn't intervened in time to stop the two, the consequences would have been unimaginable!
"Fortunately, that Daoist nun didn't come with us; only two constables accompanied us, so there shouldn't be any more problems... As long as we successfully reach the Southern Frontier and wipe out the remnants of the Gu God Cult, we can return to the capital safely..."

Just as Ye Zige was pondering to herself, she suddenly heard a "thump thump" sound.

At first, I thought it was the sound of the Empress knocking on the table, but I quickly realized that something was wrong. The noise was coming from next door, and it was accompanied by a faint sobbing.

"Wait a minute..."

"It sounds like someone is calling for help?"

Ye Zi'e frowned involuntarily.

Chen Mo's room is right next door. Could something have happened to him?
She took two steps closer, pressed herself against the wall, and listened carefully.

"Sir, spare my life..."

"You said you were willing to be punished, but you can't even hold on for a little while? You can talk back to me, but I can't? What kind of logic is that?"

"Woooooooo..."

"Oh, I forgot to set up the soundproofing array, wait a minute..."

The sound then abruptly stopped.

(O_O)?
Ye Zi'e's eyes widened in surprise.

Anyone with half a brain could tell what was going on next door...

No wonder that constable dared to talk back in public; so that's what their relationship was!
In other words, Chen Mo not only had an affair with his subordinate, but also deliberately placed her by his side, taking her with him on his journey south?!

Normally, this wouldn't be considered a big deal. After all, those who have made great contributions deserve special treatment. Although the Tianlin Guard has a rule against romantic relationships, no one would make a big deal out of it for a meritorious official like Chen Mo.

But the problem is, the Empress is still here!

Yu Youhan's face was covered in frost, her eyes were cold, and the air seemed to freeze.

Ye Zi felt a chill run down her spine and whispered, "Your Majesty, should I go and remind Lord Chen?"

"No need, don't spoil his fun." Yu Youhan snorted, "I want to see just how absurd this guy can be!"

"Yes."

Ye Zi'e lowered her head, not daring to say anything more, only hoping that Chen Mo would have good fortune.

In reality, Yu Youhan's inner world was far from as calm as it appeared.

She knew about the relationship between Li Yuan and Chen Mo. At the South Gate, she saw through Li Yuan's disguise at a glance, but she didn't expose her because she didn't want to reveal her identity.

I thought that with other people traveling with us, they would be more discreet, but to my surprise, they started having a deep conversation as soon as they boarded the ship...

I can't wait even a quarter of an hour!
Although Chen Mo had set up an isolation array, it was completely useless to her. Listening to the extremely nauseating conversation, the resentment in her eyes was almost overflowing.

"I don't know what sins I've committed to deserve this suffering..."

"Fortunately, the Red Silk was not triggered..."

After so many "tests", Yu Youhan had roughly figured out the pattern of the red ribbon being triggered.

Under normal circumstances, Chen Mo's cultivation with other women would not affect her, unless their Dao power was extremely compatible and the eclipsing sundial could not conceal the fluctuations, in which case she would be forced to connect remotely.

Ling Ningzhi is a case in point.

However, the last time the Empress came to Hanxiao Palace, the fluctuations emanating from Hongling were much stronger than usual, to the point that even her cultivation was suppressed, causing the Empress to pin her down on the bed and spank her...

"Such a strong resonance indicates that the other party's cultivation level is at least at the third rank, while that little Daoist nun has not yet achieved Dao integration and could not possibly do this."

"When did this guy get another Grandmaster-level confidante?"

"But I know nothing about this."

Yu Youhan's heart was filled with turmoil. An outrageous conjecture flashed through her mind, but she was also somewhat reluctant to believe it.

After much deliberation, I decided to observe for a while before making a decision.

What if I guessed wrong...?

……

……

a long distance away.

A semi-transparent phantom floated in the clouds.

Its figure was blurry and indistinct, with only a pair of golden eyes engraved with the character "甲" visible. Its sharp gaze pierced through the void, looking into the distance.

As the first of the twelve Heavenly Stems, the Vermilion Bird is incredibly powerful, but its personality is excessively cautious.

Ever since the Demon Lord sent her to Zhongzhou, she had been wandering around outside Tiandu City without ever stepping into the capital. In any case, her mission was just to "keep watch" and she didn't need to arrest anyone, so she could openly slack off.

Moreover, based on historical experience, all the demons who have attacked Chen Mo have met with bad ends, and their survival rate is still zero.

Even a powerful demon lord "could not escape death," so she naturally did not want to implicate herself.

Upon learning that Chen Mo was leaving Kyoto, Zhuque followed him from a distance, without even attempting to spy on him.

My right eyelid keeps twitching; I have a feeling something's wrong...

"If we approach that airship rashly, something bad might happen."

Although she didn't know Chen Mo's destination, she could guess that he was heading towards the Southern Frontier. After a moment's thought, Zhuque raised her hand and waved her hand. Clouds surged around her and transformed into a snow-white eagle.

"Wow!"

The eagle raised its head and cried out, then flapped its wings and flew south.

Suzaku, on the other hand, went in the opposite direction.

"Just to be on the safe side, let's go back and inform the lord first..."

……

……

It's getting dark.

After several hours of flight, the Cloud and Mist Dharma Boat has arrived in Jinyang Prefecture.

When Ling Ningzhi handed the flying boat to Chen Mo, she thoughtfully prepared enough spiritual essence and food, so there was no need to land for resupply. Judging from this, they should be able to arrive in Nan Tu Prefecture in about two days.

The bedroom was filled with a sweet, cloying scent.

Li Yuan's eyes were slightly closed, her soft chest heaving, and her cheeks still flushed. She curled up next to Chen Mo like a kitten.

"Your posture is wrong, get up and sleep again."

Chen Mo raised his hand and patted the full moon's arc.

"Well……"

"I will never dare to do it again, please forgive me, sir..."

Li Yuan frowned slightly, and a muffled groan escaped her lips.

A hint of doting flashed in Chen Mo's eyes, and his strength softened. Wisps of emerald light swirled in his palm, and Li Yuan's brows gradually relaxed, her breathing becoming more even.

After she had fallen into a deep sleep, Chen Mo sat up, got dressed, and left the room.

The entire airship has three levels. The bottom level is the bedroom, the second level is the alchemy room, the dining hall and the meditation room, and the top level is the deck, which is equipped with magic arrays for gathering spiritual energy and defense.

As I climbed onto the deck and looked up at the starry night sky, a glint of silver flashed in my eyes.

Yesterday, when they went to the Observatory, even the chief observer couldn't predict whether the trip would be auspicious or inauspicious, which made Chen Mo somewhat uneasy, as he felt that something was not quite right.

Could this really be a scheme orchestrated by the emperor?

He didn't really care about this. As a third-grade grandmaster who cultivated both Dao and martial arts, his foundation was terrifyingly deep. As long as it wasn't a supreme being who made the move, he wouldn't have any problem protecting himself.

But now that a tiger cub is with them, they have to be a little more careful.

"After receiving guidance from the supervisor, the 'True Explanation of Observing the World' has been improved to a minor level."

"This time, I'm not counting myself, only Li Yuan, to see if the outcome will change."

Chen Mo went to the bow of the ship, sat cross-legged, bit the tip of his index finger, raised his hand and traced lines in the air, muttering to himself:

"The Great Way has no beginning, and the secrets of Heaven are hidden and revealed. Use your heart as a mirror, and all things can be observed..."

"Forced pursuits lead to confusion, while simplicity brings preservation; divination is not futile, and observing the world cultivates one's destiny..."

Red characters floated in mid-air, and the silver light in his eyes grew ever brighter, as if a river of stars flowed within, reflecting the brilliance of the countless stars in the sky. "Water and moon are both empty, the mirror stand remains forever. This is the true understanding, the mind illuminates the vast universe!"

click-

A crisp sound rang in my ears.

As if an invisible barrier had been broken through, fine black cracks appeared in the void.

Through those cracks, one could vaguely see the ever-changing scene behind, countless parallel lines of the future.

Every action of any person leaves a trace. Even a sneeze can cause changes in "appearance" and "momentum," thereby affecting the course of reality. This is what is known as "cause and effect."

The underlying logic of divination is to observe the physiognomy, continuously deduce and filter, and finally lock in the most likely outcome.

Chen Mo activated his cultivation technique with all his might, as if he had pressed the fast-forward button. Countless images vanished rapidly like bubbles, and the remaining "results" became fewer and fewer.

"Three hundred...two hundred and twenty...fifty..."

Just when he thought he was about to find the answer, his vision suddenly blurred, and then he was struck dumb!
boom--

A sharp pain shot through him, as if a steel knife had pierced his mind and was still churning it, causing his vision to go black and nearly making him cry out in pain.

"what's the situation?!"

In this state, it is impossible to continue making predictions, and the only option is to stop the practice.

After giving up spying, the pain subsided, and vision returned to normal. At this time, the rift in the void had already closed, and the night sky was quiet, as if nothing had happened.

However, Chen Mo was certain that what he had just experienced was not an illusion!
In the instant the image disappeared, he saw a faint pink glow, it seemed to be—

Peach Blossom Curse?
"So the supervisor wasn't lying to me; there really is a love tribulation?"

Chen Mo pinched his chin, pondering to himself.

Could it be that Ye Zi'e drugged him, intending to do something indecent, but was caught by Little Tiger?

He couldn't think of any other possibility.

"Looks like I really need to be careful around her..."

Just then, a clear, melodious voice rang out: "It's so late at night, Lord Chen, instead of getting some rest, you still have the mood to look at the stars. What a refined taste you have!"

"Ok?"

Chen Mo was so engrossed in his work that he didn't notice anyone approaching.

Turning my head, I saw a tall figure standing by the railing not far away. He had an ordinary appearance, but his eyes were exceptionally deep.

"Are you a Tusi (chieftain)?"

"Yes, my name is... Xu You. I've met Lord Chen." She nodded slightly.

Chen Mo raised an eyebrow, feeling that the name sounded familiar, but he couldn't quite place it. "And you're talking about me? You weren't asleep either, were you?"

"I can't sleep," Xu You said, shaking his head.

"Why?" Chen Mo asked casually.

"Because my man was lured away by a vixen," Xu You sighed.

"..."

Chen Mo's lips twitched slightly.

This Officer Xu is far too honest; he tells everyone everything.

"You're a member of the Tianlin Guard, how can you put up with this humiliation?" Chen Mo said with amusement. "Shouldn't you go over there and teach that vixen a lesson?"

Xu You said helplessly, "The problem isn't just one fox, but a whole group. And every time I try to take action, those heartless people protect them. What can I do?"

“Every family has its own problems, and you’re quite pitiful. You should stay away from this womanizer as soon as possible,” Chen Mo said.

Xu You gave him a strange look and muttered, "So you know you're a womanizer..."

"What did you say?"

"nothing."

Xu You stepped onto the bow of the boat and sat down next to Chen Mo.

Looking up at the night sky, he remained silent for a moment before saying, "Such a beautiful moon, it would be a shame not to have a drink... Does the master have any wine?"

"You're quite the social butterfly." Chen Mo shook his head and took out a wine pouch from his Heavenly Profound Ring, handing it to her.

For some reason, even though it was their first meeting, they felt like they had known each other for many years. Even though the other person's behavior was somewhat presumptuous, they didn't feel angry at all, but rather felt quite natural.

Xu You took the wine sachet, opened the stopper, and tilted his head back to pour it into his mouth.

A strand of clear wine slid down her slender neck, soaking her clothes. Chen Mo's heart skipped a beat at the sight, and he hurriedly looked away.

Although this person had an ordinary appearance, his behavior and demeanor possessed a unique charm that seemed to have a strange attraction for him.

"She's someone else's wife, what am I thinking..." Chen Mo silently admonished himself.

"The wine is good, but the taste is a bit weak."

After Xu You finished drinking, she wiped her mouth with her sleeve and handed the wine bag back to him. "Want to have a drink together?"

"I won't drink it, I have important business to attend to later," Chen Mo politely declined.

Xu You's eyelids twitched.

It's this late, what important business could there possibly be?
Are we going to take another risk and venture into the lion's den again?

However, she didn't say anything, and kept drinking, her expression becoming increasingly dejected.

Seeing this, Chen Mo hesitated slightly, then took out another wine pot and said, "Alright, it's rather boring for you to drink alone. Have a couple of sips... But don't let Commander Ye know that drinking while on official business is punishable."

"It's okay, I don't care," Xu You said calmly.

"Well, he's a repeat offender."

Chen Mo, carrying a wine jug, leaned against the railing.

The two of them didn't say anything, just took turns drinking.

The night sky was filled with gentle breezes and twinkling stars, creating a surprisingly harmonious atmosphere.

"By the way..."

After a moment, Xu You broke the silence and said, "I've heard that Lord Chen has many female confidantes. There's something I'm curious about... Do you like them all the same?"

"You're a little too curious. Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask," Chen Mo said, rolling his eyes at her.

This Xu guy has no self-awareness; he's even prying into his boss's private affairs.

"I was just thinking about my philandering husband. If you don't want to talk about it, that's fine." Xu You looked pitiful.

"Ahem." Chen Mo was also a little tipsy at this point. He cleared his throat and said, "Human hearts aren't like scales. How can you guarantee that all the weights are equal? ​​Some bias is normal. Feelings can't be measured so simply."

Xu You blinked and pressed on, "Then, in Lord Chen's heart, what is the most important factor?"

"I can't tell you that..."

Looking up at the vast universe, Chen Mo said softly, "But in my eyes, she is the most perfect woman in the world, beautiful, powerful, and mysterious, as deep and boundless as this starry sky."

"When you first meet her, you might think she's too aloof, but as you get closer to her, you can feel her loveliness and purity more and more."

If I had to describe our relationship—

Chen Mo's lips curled up as he smiled and said, "She's a female demon, and I'm the inner demon of that female demon."

Xu You was stunned.

Looking at that radiant smile, a blush crept onto her cheeks, and her chest pounded as if a deer were fluttering inside her.

Chen Mo didn't notice her unusual behavior. Whether it was the alcohol or the atmosphere, she seemed to be letting her guard down and kept talking, even reciting a poem: "What is love in this world that makes people willing to die for each other? Like lovers flying together across the vast sky, their old wings have weathered many winters and summers..."

"Never mind, I doubt you'd understand anyway."

"Perhaps in her eyes, I'm just like your husband, a philandering scumbag?"

Xu You snapped out of her daze and tilted her head to ask, "What's a scumbag?"

Chen Mo explained, "If you compare a man to sugarcane, he's sweet and delicious at first, but in the end, all that's left is a mouthful of dregs that you have to spit out. That's what you call a scumbag."

Upon hearing this, Xu You couldn't help but smile, covering her mouth and chuckling, "You know, it's actually quite fitting."

"But from my perspective, I'm not a scumbag at all, just a bit too loving," Chen Mo sighed. "I just wanted to give girls a home, what did I do wrong?"

"Pah, shameless."

"Insulting a superior will result in a penalty drink."

"..."

Xu You hugged her knees with both hands, her head lowered, seemingly lost in thought.

After a long silence, she seemed to muster her courage, covered her burning earlobes, and whispered, "Actually, my...husband isn't that bad. Although he's a bit of a womanizer, I can feel his feelings, and I like him very much..."

Before he could finish speaking, Chen Mo suddenly realized something.

"Hey, Yuan'er's awake?"

He threw down the wine jug, staggered to his feet, and left without looking back, saying, "Alright, you can drink slowly by yourself. I have important business to attend to."

???

Xu You stared at the departing figure, her expression stiff.

It took her a while to come to her senses. She gritted her teeth and cursed under her breath, "You scumbag! I hate you the most!"

(End of this chapter)