I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 361 Three Flowers Gather at the Top? Empress: I'm going to kill someone!
Chen Mo's memory of what happened last night was very vague.

But the physical sensations felt very real; the delicate smoothness and the throbbing of the blood were undeniable, and the empty bottle proved that this was definitely not a dream or an illusion.

But why is Li Yuan alright, while Ye Zi'e is the one who is lame?

What is Director Xu angry about this time?

Chen Mo was completely bewildered. Logically speaking, given his cultivation level, even immortal wine shouldn't have made him so drunk that he was unconscious...

"Yuan'er, do you remember what happened last night?" Chen Mo asked in a low voice.

Li Yuan's face was flushed, and she stammered, "I only remember that I drank too much, chatted with Officer Xu for a long time, and then went out to relieve myself. The wind made my head even more dizzy, and I can't remember anything after that... It seems like, it seems like I had a fight with someone in bed?"

fight?

Chen Mo stroked his chin, pondering to himself.

I suppose I used the Tiger-Taming Staff Technique; as long as I didn't hit the wrong person, that's fine.

"The pharmacy owner really wasn't lying to me, it really didn't hurt at all!"

"But I didn't take a bath beforehand, I don't know if the adults will mind?"

Li Yuan's heart was in turmoil, her cheeks burning hotter and hotter. Her watery eyes secretly glanced at Chen Mo, her gaze filled with shy joy.

My relationship with the adults is getting closer and closer...

So happy!
Chen Mo stowed the flying boat and headed towards Fengmu County.

Xu You and Ye Zi'e walked ahead, and he quickly caught up with them. He cleared his throat and said, "Commander Ye, you are more familiar with the situation in Fengmu County. What are the next plans?"

"I...I'll do whatever you say," Ye Zige said softly.

"Shall we go to the county government office and ask about the situation first?"

"Well, it's up to you."

?

Chen Mo's brow twitched.

Something is wrong, 12 out of 10 things are wrong!

Although Ye Zi'e's attitude towards him became much more respectful after he broke through to the Grandmaster level, he still had a sense of pride deep down and was quite opinionated in his actions.

Why are you so timid and hesitant after waking up today? It's like you've become a different person.
Chen Mo hesitated for a moment, then transmitted his voice to Xu, "Officer Xu, nothing else happened after we left yesterday, right?"

Xu You, without glancing to the side, asked calmly, "What does Lord Chen mean?"

"Uh, I was so drunk I was completely out of it, and my mind wasn't very clear. Did I do anything... out of line to you or Commander Ye?" Chen Mo asked tentatively.

click-

The moment the words were spoken, the air seemed to freeze.

Chen Mo felt a chill run down his spine, his hair standing on end.

Xu You stopped and turned around, her deep eyes fixed on him. She said in a low voice, "You really don't remember anything?"

Chen Mo swallowed hard, feeling inexplicably guilty, and shook his head, saying, "I have a complete blackout, as if I've lost my memory."

Xu You scrutinized him for a long time before looking away and saying calmly, "After a few rounds of drinks last night, I went back to rest. I don't know what you did after that."

"That's good……"

Chen Mo breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed he had been overthinking things.

it is good?
What a fart!
Xu You bit her lip tightly, her chest heaving, her grievances and resentment almost overflowing.

But she couldn't say these things out loud, so she could only silently process them on her own.

"Chen Mo, I hate you to death!"

She didn't want to deal with this jerk anymore and turned to leave.

Ye Zi'e followed behind, her steps unsteady, and said cautiously, "Your Majesty, last night..."

"This is not your fault, and I have no intention of punishing you." Xu You raised her hand and flicked out a beam of light, which entered Ye Zige's body. The lingering pain disappeared completely, but she still felt a little uneasy.

Ye Zi'e may seem carefree, but since she is still unmarried, she naturally felt flustered and at a loss when the villain knocked on the door.

Fortunately, at the last moment, the Empress intervened and sent her away; otherwise, things might have turned out very badly…

Thinking of this, she silently lowered her head, her ears burning hot.

Although she didn't reject Chen Mo from the bottom of her heart, otherwise she wouldn't have thought of cultivating with him in the first place, she couldn't go astray!
How outrageous!

Xu You saw Ye Zige's expression and sighed silently.

Ultimately, this is nobody's fault but theirs. If I hadn't gotten Chen Mo drunk, none of the subsequent accidents would have happened, and I almost got myself into trouble with that lackey...

To be precise, Ye Zi'e was the victim.

"No one else knows about this, so you don't need to worry about it too much," Xu You said. "Right now, let's deal with the Gu God Sect. As for the rest... we can talk about it when we get back to the capital."

"Yes."

Ye Zi'e nodded in agreement, then realized what she meant and asked in confusion, "Are you planning to do it yourself?"

When the Gu God Cult was mentioned before, the Empress had absolutely no interest in it.

Xu You took a deep breath, feeling as if a ball of fire was burning in her chest.

"I'm going to kill someone!"

……

……

The group traveled south for several miles until they reached the official road.

Not far ahead, there is a small town with the words "Fengmu" carved on the gate.

The entire Fengmu County is built along the foothills of the Jiutou Mountain. The city walls are made of rammed earth and have been worn down by wind and sand over the years. Many places still bear the marks of arrows that flew when the barbarians invaded.

It was still early, the city gates were closed, and the city was deserted.

On the wall, the soldiers guarding the city, their rusty swords and helmets covering their faces, were dozing off against the wall.

call--

A breeze blew by.

Then came two "thump-thump" sounds, as someone tapped on his helmet.

The officers and soldiers thought it was their colleagues causing trouble, so they waved their hands and said impatiently, "Go away, don't disturb my sleep. I drank until midnight last night, and I'm still feeling tired."

The next moment, he felt a chill on his neck, and the fierce killing intent stung his skin.

"Ok?"

The officers and soldiers sensed something was wrong, opened their sleepy eyes, looked up, and were immediately stunned.

Suddenly, several men in black robes appeared on the city wall and surrounded him.

Standing before him was a tall woman in black, with a slender waist and long legs, her hair tied in a ponytail, and a heroic air about her. She held an unsheathed longsword against his neck.

"Are you sober now?" the woman asked.

"..."

The officers and soldiers swallowed hard.

This city wall is at least five zhang high and is equipped with protective formations. How did these people manage to climb up here so silently?

Moreover, judging from his attire, he doesn't seem like an ordinary江湖客 (jianghu kè kè, a person who travels the martial arts world), but rather has the air of an official.

"The morning bell hasn't rung yet, it's not time to open the door, everyone, what is this..."

Swah——

A token slid down the blade and landed right in his hand.

The front of the plaque features a lifelike relief of a Qilin (a mythical creature), while the back is inscribed with the words "Li Yuan, Hundred-Household Officer of the Dinghuo Division of the Zhili Tianlin Guard".

"The Heavenly... Heavenly Guards?!"

The officers and soldiers shuddered, their clothes instantly soaked with cold sweat.

He hurriedly jumped up, knelt down and bowed, presenting the token with both hands, and said in a trembling voice, "This humble servant was unaware of the presence of you esteemed officials, and has been very impolite. I hope you will forgive me!"

"No need to be nervous, we are here to investigate a case." Li Yuan flicked his long sword, retrieved the token, and said, "Now take me to see the magistrate."

"Yes."

The officers and soldiers got up from the ground, adjusted their helmets, and said with an awkward smile, "Gentlemen, please come with me."

Chen Mo had only one purpose for this trip: to completely eradicate the remnants of the Gu God Cult.

The Gu God Sect's modus operandi has always been to control officials through Gu worms in order to achieve its own goals, so he didn't plan to conduct any undercover investigations and went straight to the county government office.

"This way, gentlemen."

The group followed the soldiers and walked along the stone-paved road into the city.

The houses on both sides of the street were mostly made of adobe walls and thatched roofs. Only a few slightly larger shops used blue bricks, and faded signs hung above the doors. The words "Carriage and Horse Shop" and "General Store" were faintly visible in the morning light.

Some breakfast vendors have already set up their stalls, mostly selling noodles.

The stall owner kneaded the dough deftly, while the mutton soup in the pot bubbled and steamed. Several farmers dressed in short clothes and carrying hoes squatted in front of the stall, drinking the hot soup from rough porcelain bowls.

In contrast, their glamorous attire seemed out of place.

Along the way, Chen Mo used his divine sense to cover the surroundings, carefully observing every corner, including the subtle glances and whispers, to gather as much useful information as possible.

"By the way, I haven't asked how to address you yet?" Chen Mo asked, multitasking.

"My name is Feng Liu, but you can just call me Liu Zi." The soldier was flattered. In front of the officials in the capital, he was no different from an ant. Who would care about an ant's name?
"You mentioned earlier that you drank all night last night. Is there some good news at home?" Chen Mo asked casually, as if making small talk. Feng Liu waved his hand and said, "It's not that I have any good news, it's that Master Li from the east of the city has taken a new wife. They've held a five-day feast, no gifts required, and all the food and drink is provided. They say they're inviting the whole city..."

"It's just taking a concubine, why make such a big fuss? It seems the Li family is quite wealthy." Chen Mo raised an eyebrow slightly, surprised.

"Of course, Master Li's family started out in the escort business. He once crossed the Nine Heads Mountain all by himself and is a well-known figure in the entire Lianyun Road."

At this point, Feng Liu scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "Moreover, that concubine is indeed very beautiful. I caught a glimpse of her last night and was almost completely captivated. No wonder Master Li is so interested in her."

"Is it really that exaggerated?" Chen Mo asked, amused.

Feng Liu said, "Our little place is a poor, remote area with endless yellow sand. It's nothing like the bustling capital. We've never seen a delicate, fair-skinned young woman like that... cough cough..."

Noticing the women accompanying him, Feng Liu stopped talking and did not continue.

Chen Mo seemed quite interested in this and asked, "Is the banquet over?"

"No, tonight is the main banquet. Even our county magistrate will personally go to offer his congratulations," Feng Liu said.

Chen Mo nodded and silently made a mental note of it.

Fengmu County is not a large area, and in less than a quarter of an hour, the group arrived at the county government office.

Surrounded by red brick walls, two stone lions crouch in front of the gate, their surfaces weathered. On the plaque in the center, the words "Fengmu County Government Office" can still be faintly discerned.

Just as Chen Mo was about to step through the gate, he bumped into a yamen runner in an indigo uniform, who shouted, "Halt! What are you doing here?"

Feng Liu hurriedly leaned over and whispered, "This is an official from the capital. Quickly go and invite the magistrate."

"From Kyoto?"

Noticing the group's attire and demeanor, the constable's expression turned solemn, and he cupped his hands, saying, "Please wait a moment, I will go in and inform them."

After saying that, he quickly ran back to the courtroom.

Not long after, a group of people came out from the inner room.

The leader was a middle-aged man with a square face, thick eyebrows, and big eyes, dressed in a meticulously green official robe.

He approached Chen Mo, sized him up for a moment, and hesitated before saying, "I am Ji Weifeng, the magistrate of Fengmu County. May I ask who you gentlemen are...?"

Li Yuan showed his waist badge and said, "These two are Commander Chen and Commander Ye of the Tianlin Guard. They have been ordered to investigate the case here."

"A thousand... a thousand households?!"

Ji Weifeng's pupils contracted, and he hurriedly knelt down, "This humble official greets Your Excellency!"

The crowd behind them also knelt down with a "whoosh," their eyes filled with astonishment and confusion.

The commander of the Tianlin Guard is a fifth-rank official in the capital!
How did two big shots suddenly appear in this godforsaken place?

Even Feng Liu was a little dazed. He thought that the female centurion was the leader, but it turned out that she was just a follower.
And that kind young man who chatted with him all the way was actually a commander?!

Chen Mo said calmly, "Get up, all of you. Lord Ji, shall we go inside and talk?"

"Please come in, sir."

Ji Weifeng got up, bowed, and led the group into the courtroom. After they sat down, he personally poured them tea.

He then approached Chen Mo, rubbing his hands awkwardly, and said, "My lord, may I be so bold as to take a look at your waist token..."

It only flashed before my eyes; I didn't see it clearly.

If someone were to impersonate an official of the imperial court, gain his trust, and achieve some ulterior motive, then the trouble would be immense.

"can."

Chen Mo took out a string of colorful tokens, removed the Qilin Token, and tossed it to the other person.

The waist tag of the Tianlin Guard was not only a symbol of identity, but also a "law enforcement recorder". When going out to perform official duties, specific information would be recorded on it, and the identity could be verified at any time through the local branch office.

Ji Weifeng hurriedly took it and carefully looked through it.

The token is indeed genuine, with the words "Chen Mo, Commander of the Northern Garrison of the Zhili Tianlin Guard" engraved on the back.

The term "Zhili" means "directly subordinate to the imperial court," followed by the specific official title and name.

Upon noticing the last name, Ji Weifeng was stunned and exclaimed in disbelief, "You...you are Lord Chen?!"

Chen Mo asked curiously, "What, you recognize me?"

"Of course I recognize him!" Ji Weifeng exclaimed excitedly, his breathing rapid. "Who in the entire Southern Frontier doesn't know the name of Lord Chen? In Linyang County of Nantu Prefecture, you saved nearly ten thousand people from the city, sounding the clarion call to destroy the Gu God Cult. Afterwards, you slew the Blood Demon in the Ten Thousand Mountains, ridding the Southern Frontier of this great scourge..."

When discussing this matter, Ji Weifeng recounted it in great detail.

That fervor and reverence cannot be faked.

Since the imperial court sent troops to wipe out the Gu God Cult, the entire officialdom of the Southern Frontier has undergone a major reshuffle, with everyone from prefects to county magistrates being thoroughly investigated.

If it can stay in its original position peacefully, it at least means that its bottom is clean.

Chen Mo picked up his teacup, skimmed off the foam, and said, "I've come here this time specifically for the Gu God Cult."

"Ok?"

Ji Weifeng was taken aback by these words. "What do you mean by that, sir?"

"The Gu God Sect's mountain gate was destroyed, but its leader, Yin Tiankuo, escaped and is now gathering followers everywhere, showing signs of a resurgence." Chen Mo narrowed his eyes and said, "According to reliable intelligence, Fengmu County is one of the main areas of activity for the Gu God Sect. Are you aware of this?"

? !
"My lord, please don't joke around." Ji Weifeng subconsciously shook his head and said, "Our Fengmu County is just a tiny place. Apart from the occasional caravan heading north, everyone in the city is a familiar face. If a few martial arts practitioners come, the neighbors will talk about it for days. If a large number of demonic cult members really entered the city, how could I not have noticed?"

"Really? Why don't you think about it again?" Chen Mo squinted at him.

Ji Weifeng then realized what was happening, his expression tightening. "Lord Chen suspects that I have ties with the Gu God Cult?!"

Chen Mo toyed with the teacup in his hand, remaining silent.

Unexpectedly, Ji Weifeng immediately untied his official robe, lifted his undergarment, revealing an ugly scar that almost pierced his chest, and said in a loud voice: "Back then, I was assassinated because I refused to collude with those evil people. If I hadn't been lucky enough to survive without my heart being damaged, I would be buried with grass three feet tall by now!"

"But my wife, children, and elderly parents were not so lucky; all seven members of my family were brutally murdered!"

Ji Weifeng's eyes were bloodshot as he gritted his teeth and said, "This is an irreconcilable hatred! I wish I could tear those demons apart and skin them alive, how could I possibly associate with them?!"

Chen Mo frowned slightly.

From the moment he saw Ji Weifeng, he had already activated his supernatural power, "Floating Dream".

The fact that the other party was so emotionally agitated under the influence of soul power suggests that they were not lying.

"Lord Ji, you misunderstand. I had no such intention."

Chen Mo offered some words of reassurance, then turned to Ye Zi'e and transmitted his voice, "Commander Ye, are you sure we haven't come to the wrong place?"

Ye Zi'e frowned and said, "I captured two protectors and found letters on them that clearly mentioned 'Fengmu County'. I also personally saw unidentified cultivators appearing in this area."

Chen Mo pondered for a moment before asking, "Lord Ji, have any outsiders entered the city recently?"

Ji Weifeng's emotions had calmed down by now. Realizing his lapse in composure, he quickly straightened his clothes and said, "To be honest, there aren't many outsiders. By the way, the Li family's new concubine is from out of town. I heard she's from Jinyang Prefecture..."

Chen Mo pressed further, "When exactly did the young mistress go to the Li family?"

Ji Weifeng stroked his chin and pondered, "I don't know the specifics either, but it should have happened within the last two months."

Chen Mo and Ye Zi'e exchanged a glance, their eyes flashing.

The timing does match up...

"Lord Ji, I have a favor to ask."

"Lord Chen, you're too kind. Please feel free to speak."

Chen Mo smiled and said, "How about taking me to a banquet tonight?"

Ji Weifeng: ?

……

……

The banquet wasn't scheduled to begin until evening. For the rest of the day, Li Yuan led her men to search the city thoroughly, trying to find any clues.

At the same time, they secretly inquired about the reputation of that Master Li.

The reason for targeting the Li family is quite simple.

The Gu God Cult is currently severely understaffed and dares not show itself rashly. If it wants to make a comeback or help Yin Tiankuo rebuild his physical body, it must find other assistance.

They were either government officials or wealthy local gentry.

With Ji Weifeng's suspicions initially ruled out, "Master Li" is now the next target for investigation.

"Li Chichang, 63 years old, a peak Transcendent Martial Artist, Chief Escort of Changfeng Escort Agency."

"He has a good reputation among his neighbors, is righteous, and generous."

"The newly acquired concubine is named Huang Nianyun, twenty-five years old. During a mission to transport goods, she was rescued from bandits by Li Chichang, and the two fell in love at first sight..."

Inside the yamen's residence, in a room, Li Yuan was reporting the situation to Chen Mo.

To facilitate their investigation, Ji Weifeng vacated the entire inner residence and assigned several yamen runners to be at his disposal at any time, which was quite cooperative.

"A forty-year age gap, and love at first sight?"

Chen Mo almost lost his composure. "This old man Li is really something else... Anyway, there are no other clues for the time being. Let's go take a look tonight. What does Commander Ye think?"

Ye Zi'e said in a low voice, "I will follow your arrangements, sir."

Chen Mo then asked, "What are your thoughts, Officer Xu?"

Xu You turned her head away: "Hmph!"

Chen Mo: "..."

(End of this chapter)