I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 369 The Empress has been exposed! Empress: I'm going to the Southern Frontier!
Xu You stared at the paper figure, lost in thought.

Paper puppetry is not a particularly remarkable technique; it is a basic operation for sorcerers. Such methods are even found in the "Azure Jade True Scripture" that she gave to Chen Mo.

However, a paper puppet that can perceive images and sounds from hundreds of miles away is not something an ordinary person can create. It must be made by a master who has been immersed in this art for many years. There are no more than five such people in the entire Kyushu.

She happened to know one of them, and the two even had a history together.

Recalling a previous time when Chen Mo had asked her for the Azure Seal, she couldn't help but feel a stirring in her heart.

"That fox spirit at the Grandmaster level, could she be...?"

Xu You looked at Chen Mo's back, biting her lip lightly, a complex expression flashing in her eyes.

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Chen Mo was still unaware of what had happened.

With a wave of his hand, the paper figure on the ground flew into his palm and was placed into the Heavenly Mystic Ring.

This thing was given to him by Ji Lianxing after his battle with the Demon Lord. It could communicate over a distance of nearly a thousand miles and had almost no fluctuations in energy, making it very suitable for gathering intelligence.

He knew in his heart that such a commotion must mean that someone was secretly following him.

So he pretended to leave Tiannan Prefecture, but in reality he was eavesdropping from a distance, which led to the appearance of the man in red robes and exposed Ji Weifeng's true identity.

"I have to admit, you disguised yourself very well. I was almost fooled." Chen Mo walked up to Ji Weifeng and said calmly, "Now you have two paths in front of you. Either you tell the truth and you can leave with a whole body, or you will become a stinking pile of mud like Huang Nianyun."

Ji Weifeng said in a deep voice, "Whether we go through it or not, we're all going to die. What's the difference?"

Chen Mo shrugged and said, "The difference is that one dies a quick death, while the other suffers endless torment, a fate worse than death."

"You really think I'm easily scared? If that's the case, then I might as well risk my life!"

Ji Weifeng bit his tongue, his aura surging instantly, and shouted sharply, "Wang Kun, don't hesitate! Only by joining forces can we have a chance to survive! If you don't want to be at someone else's mercy, then come and charge out with me!"

In a flash, Wang Kun made up his mind.

Chen Mo, being a grandmaster, is not someone you can defeat by force, but with the methods of the Gu God Sect, there is still a chance for him to escape!

"Damn it, I'll trust you one last time!"

stab-

The red robe was torn, revealing a horrifying sight inside.

That seemingly robust body was actually just a skeleton. Its internal organs, muscles, and meridians were all filled with various kinds of Gu worms. In the center of its chest was a creature resembling an infant, and dozens of blood vessels were connected to its abdomen, constantly pulsating and transporting yellow bodily fluid to all parts of its body.

"They've already reached the 'Nascent Soul' stage?" Chen Mo raised an eyebrow. "Looks like we've caught a big fish."

The ultimate goal of Gu cultivators is to refine Gu with their physical bodies, thereby achieving immortality.

In this process, in order not to lose their true nature, they will condense the essence of life into an infant to preserve their consciousness.

Only by cultivating the "Gu Scripture" to a minor level can one achieve this step.

This also shows that the man named Wang Kun is definitely not of low status!
"Feeding bones becomes fields, rotting organs grow lotuses, and the nine orifices of insect nests become grotto heavens..."

Wang Kun muttered incantations as his physical body collapsed inwards before exploding with a bang!

Accompanied by a piercing screech, a swarm of insects swept across the sky, engulfing him and Ji Weifeng.

Chen Mo watched this scene with great interest, seemingly having no intention of making a move.

boom!
The ground suddenly trembled.

A terrifying creature leaped out of the blood mist.

Its towering figure almost reached the ceiling, with its vertebrae bursting out to form eight spider legs, dragging its bloated and obese body covered in dense growths of fleshy tumors. Two faces, one on each side of its chest, stared at Chen Mo with sinister eyes.

bang bang bang-

One tumor after another burst open, releasing a thick black mist that was accompanied by a foul odor.

Li Yuan and the others held their breath immediately, but it was to no avail. Their breath entered their bodies through their pores, and the flow of true energy became extremely slow, weakening their strength by at least 30%!

"Be careful, this thing is a bit like demonic energy, it can pollute your vital energy!" Ye Zige shouted a warning.

The voices of Ji Weifeng and Wang Kun could be heard coming from within the black fog:
"The enemy outnumbers us, so let's not linger and retreat first!"

"I know!"

The giant spider moved with incredible speed, its long legs smashing through the wall as it sped away into the distance.

"Tsk, I thought it would be some exciting combo, but it turns out we're just running for our lives again? How boring." Chen Mo shook his head and snapped his fingers.

Snapped!
The air suddenly became quiet.

The two of them felt a blur before their eyes and found themselves back in the courtroom.

There was no black mist, no giant spider, and the wall that had been broken was completely intact, as if everything that had just happened was just an illusion.

Ji Weifeng and Wang Kun exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with confusion.

"what's the situation?"

Before they could react, Wang Kun's body suddenly stiffened. Looking down, he saw that the Gu worms inside his body had become restless, swarming towards his chest and beginning to gnaw at his nascent soul, tearing and greedily devouring its flesh and blood.

"Ah ah ah ah ah……"

The pitiful wails echoed in the air.

This intense pain from the depths of his soul was utterly irresistible, and it almost instantly shattered Wang Kun's psychological defenses!

Ji Weifeng's face turned ashen as he watched this scene.

To them, the Gu worms were practically part of their bodies, yet Chen Mo managed to seize control, causing the Gu worms to turn on them.
Such methods are simply appalling; even sect elders couldn't do them!
Chen Mo smiled and said, "I gave you a chance, but you chose the second path."

"I'll tell you everything! Kill me, ahhh..." Unable to bear the excruciating pain of being devoured by countless insects, Wang Kun completely lost his mind, rolling on the ground and crying for mercy.

Ji Weifeng slumped to the ground, his eyes filled with despair and fear.

It's over, it's over...

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in reality.

Chen Mo sat in his chair with his legs crossed, looking completely at ease.

The two people in front of them had completely stopped moving.

Wang Kun's body was riddled with holes by the Gu worms, turning into a pool of bloody, mangled mud.

Ji Weifeng suffered a severe mental shock, his consciousness became scattered, his eyes rolled back, and he appeared mentally impaired and dazed.

Ye Zige asked in confusion, "Lord Chen, what's going on between the two of them?"

Upon entering the courtroom, before the two could exchange more than a few words, they collapsed to the ground, rolling around in agony as they poured out their grievances.

Chen Mo shrugged. "He was probably having a nightmare."

Ye Zi'e: "..."

In fact, from the moment Chen Mo first appeared, he secretly activated [Great Dream of a Thousand Autumns], using dialogue to conceal the fluctuations of soul power and unknowingly dragging the two into an illusion.

The so-called "backlash from the Gu worms" was just an illusion he fabricated.

But once the other party believes it, all of this will actually happen to them.

"This Wang Kun is indeed someone important. He's probably a hall master or something, and he manages three outposts."

"Although he didn't know Yin Tiankuo's exact location, he provided a lot of useful information..."

Chen Mo sorted out his thoughts.

First, just as he had guessed, Yin Tiankuo had indeed found a way to reshape his physical body and had entered a crucial stage.

Secondly, besides Elder Shi, Yin Tiankuo also had a Grandmaster-level expert by his side. His origins were very mysterious, and his cultivation method was completely different from that of the Gu God Sect. He was likely an outsider brought in from elsewhere.

But at a time like this, which sect would dare to get involved in such a mess?
At this moment, Li Yuan asked, "My lord, what should we do next?"

Chen Mo pondered for a moment and said, "Next, we'll head towards Egret City, but before that, we need to clear out all the strongholds in Tiannan."

I just learned the specific locations of several outposts from Wang Kun. The next step is to completely eliminate them!
"It's better to act sooner rather than later; we must do it before they receive the message."

“These outposts aren’t very large. We’ll split into two groups and should be able to take them all out before dawn.”

Chen Mo calmly instructed, "Song Xuan, go and inform Kuang Jie to come and handle the aftermath. This Ji Weifeng is of no value anymore; keeping him around is just to give the court an explanation..."

"Yes."

Everyone responded.

After leaving the county government office, Chen Mo flew away with Li Yuan.

Xu You didn't rush to leave. She turned her head and glanced at the distant street, her eyes slightly narrowed.

"Your Majesty, what's wrong?" Ye Zi'e asked curiously.

"Just a rat that can't stand the light of day, ignore it and let's go." Xu You sneered and disappeared into the night.

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In the courtyard opposite the county government office.

Zhong Lihe hid behind the courtyard wall, his clothes already soaked with cold sweat.

He traveled all the way from Pucheng to Fengmu County, and just as he arrived near the county government office, he happened to witness the scene from earlier.

Because the Empress had specifically instructed him not to let Chen Mo know of his existence unless there were special circumstances, he had been hiding in the shadows and had not rashly revealed his identity.

Even so, the woman still noticed it easily.

The moment they exchanged a glance, he felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave!
Zhong Lihe has killed countless people, his hands stained with blood, which has made him exceptionally sensitive to killing intent, developing an almost instinctive intuition.

He only had one feeling about the other person—

terror!
It was as if the apex predator was scrutinizing its prey! "If I were to fight it, I'm afraid I wouldn't last three moves!"

"Let alone a mere chieftain's clerk, even Wei Xuan didn't feel this kind of pressure... This person must be a Supreme Being! And one of the strongest among them!"

"This matter is of utmost importance and must be reported to His Highness as soon as possible!"

Zhong Lihe took out the jade tablet engraved with "As if a saint were present" and infused it with primordial energy, causing the tablet to emit a faint glow.

This token not only represents royal status, but also serves as a means of communication.

Information can be transmitted through the earth's veins and array nodes along the way, reaching the imperial city within two hours, thus maximizing the timeliness of intelligence.

After sending the message, Zhong Lihe put away the token, hesitated for a moment, and then flew south.

"She was clearly warning me that if I continued to follow her, I might face serious consequences..."

"Since Chen Mo is going to Bailu City anyway, I might as well go there and wait for him..."

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The capital city, the imperial palace.

The Xuanqing Pond was brightly lit.

The bathroom was filled with steam, and rose petals floated on the water.

The empress leaned against the edge of the bath, her snow-white body immersed in the water, water droplets sliding down her collarbone and falling into the mountain stream.

“The little thief has been gone from Kyoto for five days…” She counted on her fingers, mentally calculating the days, her pink lips slightly pursed, her eyes filled with a hint of resentment, “That heartless fellow, he didn’t even send a letter back, doesn’t he know how worried I was?”

Southern Xinjiang is not like the capital; danger lurks everywhere.

Although Chen Mo is strong, he is young and impetuous, and this personality makes him prone to being taken advantage of.

"Zhong Lihe should have sent a message back by now. Could something have happened?"

Thinking of this, the Empress shook her head vigorously, banishing distracting thoughts from her mind. "No news is the best news. Chen Mo is a lucky man, he will definitely be alright."

"But……"

"I really miss him..."

Chen Mo used to always find new ways to torment her, and she would feel flustered and weak-kneed whenever she saw that bad guy. Now that he wasn't around, she missed him terribly.

The Empress shifted uncomfortably, a blush creeping onto her cheeks.

dong dong dong-

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Sun Shanggong's voice rang out: "Your Highness, Zhonglihe has sent a message back."

?

The Empress was taken aback; it really was exactly what she had in mind. "Come in."

Lady Sun pushed open the door and entered. She came forward and presented a jade talisman, saying, "Please take a look, Your Highness."

The Empress accepted the jade talisman and became engrossed in it.

His brows furrowed deeper and deeper, his eyes filled with astonishment.

Zhong Lihe relayed back every detail of the investigation he had gathered.

She never expected that the Gu God Sect would not give up its evil intentions and would make a comeback. Not only did it control the court officials, but it also wanted to sacrifice tens of thousands of people in the city!

Fortunately, Chen Mo arrived in time, which prevented a major disaster!
"Well done! He truly is the man I have chosen!"

"In that case, there's some merit to sending him to southern Xinjiang; anyone else definitely wouldn't have been able to handle it properly..."

The Queen's lips curled into a slight smile, secretly pleased. "My little thief is the best!"

However, the smile quickly froze on his face.

The intelligence report mentioned a mysterious woman who was following Chen Mo. It was initially speculated that her cultivation level was likely above the first rank.
However, they didn't seem hostile; on the contrary, they appeared to be secretly protecting him...

"As a supreme expert, why would he willingly play the role of a lowly clerk and become Chen Mo's personal bodyguard?"

The Empress didn't even need to guess.

It's either Ji Hongxiu or Yu Youhan!
Considering they started from Kyoto, and given Ye Zige's identity, Yu Youhan is highly likely to be the one!
But this is just speculation; it needs to be verified in practice...

wow-

The empress suddenly stood up, her voluptuous figure swaying and splashing water everywhere.

He then stepped out of the pool, picked up a bathrobe from the side and put it on, saying, "Prepare the sedan chair, let's depart for Hanxiao Palace!"

?

Lady Sun didn't react for a moment.

What is the Empress doing at Consort Yu's place so late at night?
Are we going to spank each other again?
"What are you doing standing still? Go quickly!"

"Yes!"

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Hanxiao Palace.

The moon was bright and the stars were few; all the lights in the palace were dim.

Xu Qingyi sat on the steps, engrossed in reading a book by the moonlight.

As per Chen Mo's request, she sent the magazine, titled "Playboy," to major bookstores throughout the city in the name of the Whip-Subduing Hero.

As expected, the bookstore owner was amazed by this unprecedented style, especially the exquisite painting. It was not the traditional freehand style, but an extremely realistic depiction, as if the real person was right in front of him!
With their keen business sense, they naturally recognized the potential of this magazine and immediately agreed to print it on a large scale, expecting it to cover the entire Kyoto market!

"So, did the cowherd end up with the fairy?"

Xu Qingyi had read those stories over and over again, but she still felt that she hadn't had enough.

It must be admitted that Chen Mo is indeed very good at keeping people in suspense, and his break is just right, making people feel like they are being scratched by a hundred claws, and they can't sleep peacefully at night.

Tread-tap-

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps sounded.

Xu Qingyi looked up and her brows furrowed immediately.

A luxurious golden sedan chair appeared, carried by the wind, with a group of palace servants following closely behind, their faces filled with fear.

"Is this the Crown Prince's sedan chair?"

"It's already this late, why has the Empress arrived?"

Xu Qingyi hurriedly put away the picture album and stood up.

The imperial sedan chair stopped in front of the Hanxiao Palace and slowly descended. Lady Sun raised her hand to open the sedan chair door, and a graceful figure dressed in casual clothes stepped out of the sedan chair.

The palace servants knelt and kowtowed, saying in unison, "Welcome, Your Majesty the Empress."

Xu Qingyi lowered her head and said, "Your Highness has come to visit so late at night. What are your instructions?"

The Empress walked straight up to her, her tone calm and devoid of any emotion, "I have urgent business to discuss with Consort Yu in person... Is she in the palace right now?"

"Her Majesty, she..."

Xu Qingyi hesitated for a moment.

As a concubine, it was indeed not a good thing to leave the palace without permission.

The Empress narrowed her eyes, her voice deepening, "Tell the truth! If you dare to lie to me, your position as Chief Justice is over!"

This kind of thing really can't be kept secret; it will be exposed as soon as the Empress enters her palace.

Xu Qingyi moved her throat and said in a low voice, "Your Highness, Her Majesty went out on business and hasn't returned yet."

"Not here?"

The Empress's slender hand clenched tightly in her sleeve as she pressed, "When did Consort Yu leave the palace? Did she tell you what she was going to do?"

Xu Qingyi answered truthfully, "Her Majesty left on the day of Wuchen, but she didn't tell me exactly what she did..."

Today is Jiazi day, and Wuchen day was six days ago, which was exactly the day before Chen Mo left the capital!
The Empress already knew the answer in her heart. Her face darkened, and she turned and boarded the imperial sedan chair.

"Get off and drive back to the palace!"

"I will do it!" said Lady Sun in a loud voice.

The sedan chair rose into the air and quickly disappeared.

"Respectfully seeing off Your Highness."

This swift and chaotic operation left everyone bewildered, standing there dumbfounded.

Xu Qingyi frowned, a bad feeling rising in her heart.

"What exactly is going on...?"

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After the imperial sedan chair left the Qianqing Gate, it glided silently through the air.

Although Sun Shanggong was a little confused, she could sense that the Empress was in a bad mood, so she silently followed by her side, not daring to ask any questions.

A moment later, the Empress's voice came from inside the sedan chair: "Go and prepare, I am leaving the palace."

Lady Sun asked, "Are you going to the Lin residence?"

The Empress said calmly, "No, I am going to the Southern Frontier."

Sun Shanggong: ? ? ?

(End of this chapter)