I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 370 Chen Mo's Defense Battle! Empress: Men must be won with your own hands!

"Go...go to southern Xinjiang?"

Lady Sun wondered if there was something wrong with her ears. "Your Highness, are you kidding me?"

Swah——

The palanquin stopped abruptly, the curtain was lifted, revealing a face covered in frost, and the woman said coldly, "Do I look ridiculous?"

Lady Sun felt a chill run down her spine and hurriedly knelt on the ground, "This servant had no such intention!"

The Empress took a deep breath, suppressed her anger, and waved her hand, saying, "Alright, get up."

Although she was in a bad mood, she wouldn't take it out on others.

"Thank you for your forgiveness, Your Highness."

Lady Sun stood up shakily, hesitated slightly, and asked cautiously, "Your Highness, what exactly happened?"

He was perfectly fine just a moment ago, but after receiving that secret report, he suddenly lost his composure...

Could it be that something happened to Chen Mo?
After a moment of silence, the Empress said, "Chen Mo has already led his men to Tiannan, destroyed the Gu God Cult's stronghold, saved over ten thousand people, and even uncovered a government official who was lurking in Fengmu County..."

Lady Sun asked, puzzled, "Isn't this a good thing? Why is Your Highness not very happy?"

The Empress said calmly, "Because Yu Youhan is by his side."

"What?"

"Yu Youhan disguised himself as a member of the Tianlin Guard and went to the Southern Frontier with Chen Mo."

"..."

Sun Shanggong's expression was stiff.

No wonder the Empress's emotions were so volatile; she ran to Hanxiao Palace late at night and kept saying she wanted to go south...

So, the man was robbed?

"I thought he must have suffered a lot on his journey, enduring wind and rain and venturing into dangerous places. I've been thinking about him all day long."

"And yet, he did just that, secretly meeting with Consort Yu behind my back?"

The Empress bit her lip, a bitter feeling welling up inside her.

It's not surprising that she overthinks things. She had previously suggested that Chen Mo stay in the capital, but he insisted on going to the Southern Frontier... Now it seems that he had probably already made an appointment with Consort Yu to go sightseeing under the guise of eliminating the Gu God Sect!
If it's just a "date", that's fine, but what if she gets kidnapped and never comes back?
That wicked woman is absolutely capable of doing something like that!
This is why she was so impatient.

Lady Sun regained her senses, swallowed hard, and said urgently, "Even so, you can't take such a risk! The Southern Frontier is far from the capital, and as the Empress, what if something happens to you?"

"You must prioritize the overall situation!"

With that, she knelt down and kowtowed, "Please, Your Highness, reconsider!"

"I am acting in the best interests of the situation. Chen Mo's identity is special. If Yu Youhan really intends to do something to him, I'm afraid..."

The Empress hesitated for a moment, then shook her head and said, "However, what you said makes sense. The place is not as peaceful as the capital, so we shouldn't take any risks."

"Your Highness is wise..."

Just as Consort Sun breathed a sigh of relief, she heard the Empress continue, "Then why don't I just hire a bodyguard too?"

(O_O)?
bodyguard?

"They need to be trustworthy, have sufficient strength, and also have a thorough understanding of the situation in southern Xinjiang..."

The Empress had already thought of the best candidate in her mind. She raised her hand and knocked on the window frame, saying, "Turn around and go to Changning Pavilion first."

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……

Changning Pavilion.

The vast courtyard was completely silent.

Chu Yanli, dressed in a crimson dress, sat on the edge of the pool, gazing at the few fish swimming in it, her eyes somewhat unfocused.

Since Chen Mo's last visit, the entire desolate courtyard has been transformed. Not only have spiritual plants been planted, but several carp have also been raised, and the place is now brimming with vitality.

Besides drinking, she now has a new hobby.

Feeding the fish.

Chu Yanli took out a spirit pill from her sleeve, crushed it into powder with her slender fingers, and sprinkled it into the pool.

Driven by the enticing fragrance, the fish quickly gathered around, opening their little mouths to suck up the elixir, their already round bodies instantly swelling even larger.

"What do you think Chen Mo really means?" Chu Yanli asked the fish while scattering pills. "If he disliked me, he could have just left me to fend for myself. Why did he save me time and time again?"

“I was even worried that I might do something rash, so I asked you to come and keep me company.”

"If you care about me so much, why do you always look disgusted when we meet, and don't even seem interested in talking to me?"

"Does he treat every woman like this, sometimes close, sometimes distant, sometimes hot and sometimes cold?"

"I just can't understand it..."

Chu Yanli, who had never had any romantic experience, was practically burning out.

In her view, liking is liking, and disliking is disliking; why make so many fuss over it?

Kiss kiss—

The little fish had already swallowed a lot of milk; its eyes rolled back and it kept blowing bubbles.

Chu Yanli was still muttering to herself:

"And what exactly did Qi Chengze see at the observatory last time that made him make that expression..."

"If it were the Empress, she wouldn't be able to figure it out at all, and she wouldn't be so frightened. So who exactly is Chen Mo's beloved?"

Just as she was pondering this, footsteps came from outside the wall.

"Your Highness the Princess."

"Ok?"

Chu Yanli looked up and saw that Lady Sun walked in through the archway, followed closely by a luxurious palanquin.

"This servant greets Princess Xuanhuang."

Lady Sun bowed and then reached out to open the sedan chair door.

The Empress stepped down.

Chu Yanli asked in confusion, "Why are you here so late at night? Is there something you need?"

The Empress glanced at the koi fish, which were stuffed into huge sacs, frowned slightly, and said, "I have something important to discuss with you. Let's go inside. Lady Sun, you can wait outside."

"Yes," Lady Sun nodded in response.

Chu Yanli followed the Empress into the inner palace and said, "What's all this secrecy about... Could it be about the Jiang family? I already said I agree to a public selection of a son-in-law, but it has to wait until I'm ready..."

“That’s not what I wanted to say.”

The Empress walked to the table and sat down, gesturing for Chu Yanli to sit opposite her. She got straight to the point, saying, "I'm going to the Southern Frontier. You're more familiar with the situation there. Would you be willing to go with me?"

?

Hearing this, Chu Yanli was stunned for a moment.

But he quickly realized what was happening and frowned, asking, "Something happened to Chen Mo?"

The Empress nodded and said, "Something has indeed happened, but it's not what you think..."

She briefly recounted the general events, and Chu Yanli pondered for a while before realizing what she meant. She then said in a low voice, "So you mean that Consort Yu eloped with Chen Mo, and you, the Empress, are going to travel thousands of miles to the Southern Frontier to pursue your love? That's outrageous!"

"That's a good summary, but don't bother summarizing next time."

The Empress cleared her throat and said, "I am not acting solely for my own selfish desires, but rather for the greater good..."

"is it?"

Facing Chu Yanli's scrutinizing gaze, which carried a hint of disdain, the Empress's eyes became slightly unnatural. She turned her head away and said, "I admit that personal desires played a major role, but there were indeed sufficient reasons."

Chu Yanli chuckled and said, "Then tell me, what reason could make you take such a risk?"

The Empress's eyes were deep and her voice was low as she said, "Over the years, I have been engaged in open and covert struggles with Yu Youhan, and I know her personality very well."

"She has no interest in power at all; she only wants to use the fate of the Yuan Dynasty to break through her shackles, transcend them completely, and enter the realm of immortality."

“Now that Chen Mo possesses dragon energy, he is an excellent target. If that dragon energy were to fall into her hands, you should know better than me how serious the consequences would be.”

Chu Yanli's smile faded, and her expression became serious.

She certainly knew what this meant.

Dragon energy is one of the most fundamental energies in the universe, powerful enough to reverse the course of events.

With Yu Youhan's strength and the added power of dragon energy, destroying the Great Yuan Dynasty would be a piece of cake.
“However…” Chu Yanli frowned and said, “If Yu Youhan had this idea, he would have made a move long ago. Why wait until now?”

The Empress shook her head and said, "The reason is known only to her. Perhaps the timing is not right, or perhaps she is worried about the backlash on the nation's fortune... But in any case, I cannot take this risk."

"Then you can just send someone there. Why risk your life?" Chu Yanli asked.

The Empress said helplessly, "I did send Zhong Lihe, but Yu Youhan almost scared him to death with just one look. Do you think he can bring Chen Mo back?"

Chu Yanli said awkwardly, "The problem is, I can't beat that woman either..."

"You don't need to do anything. Just send me to Nan Tu, and I'll naturally have a way to deal with her!" the Empress said confidently.

Anyway, Chen Mo can control Yu Youhan, and he promised me last time that if there is another conflict with Consort Yu, he will definitely stand on my side!
"This……"

Chu Yanli was still somewhat hesitant.

This is no joke; if anything goes wrong, no one can afford the consequences.

But what the Empress said wasn't entirely unreasonable. As an Imperial Noble Consort, it was indeed strange that she would lower herself to pretend to be a servant.

"I know what you're worried about," the Empress said. "I will notify the prefecture in advance in your name to receive you, which will save you a lot of trouble. Southern Xinjiang is your territory, and the border is guarded by the powerful armies of Xuanhuang and Tianfeng. No one can cause any trouble."

"If you don't want to go, that's fine too. I'll just have the Shence Battalion follow you..."

"Okay, I'll go with you."

Since things had come to this point, Chu Yanli couldn't refuse any longer.

"Let's make this clear beforehand: you can't reveal your identity, and you must follow my instructions in everything you do while we're out. If you encounter any trouble, prioritize your own safety." She carefully instructed him, "Our purpose this time is simply to ensure Chen Mo's safety; try to avoid any conflict with Yu Youhan..."

"I understand," the Empress readily agreed. "Then it's settled. The sooner the better. I'll make the arrangements, and we'll set off first thing tomorrow morning."

"At the speed of the Dragon Pattern Flying Boat, it will take about two days to reach Nan Tu Prefecture."

"As for the matter of finding a son-in-law, let's talk about it after we return from the southern border."

"it is good."

Chu Yanli nodded.

After the two reached an agreement, the Empress left the palace.

Standing on the steps, gazing at the bright moon in the sky, a complex look flashed across my eyes, but it quickly turned into a resolute expression.

Last time, Yu Youhan said she was hypocritical and cowardly, that she clearly liked someone but didn't dare to fight for them, and could only watch helplessly as her beloved was taken away... These words really stung her.

"This time, I will not run away again."

"Yu Youhan, you wait! I will fight you to the very end!"

……

……

The faint morning light tore through the night, tinging the clouds with a rosy hue.

On the southern border, deep in the mountains of the Ten Thousand Mountains, Chen Mo emerged from the dense forest, his clothes spotless.

This is the site of the previous battle with the Blood Demon. The area within a radius of nearly a hundred miles has been turned into a bloody swamp. Such a bloody and filthy place is most suitable for cultivating Gu worms, so it is not surprising that a base could be set up nearby.

Li Yuan followed behind, flicking the blood off his Mo Dao, and said, "I have finished counting. There are a total of 537 people. They have all been killed. To prevent the spread of the Gu poison, the bodies have all been destroyed."

"Yes, thank you for your hard work." Chen Mo nodded.

Looking down, I saw a red Gu worm, about the size of a thumb, lying in my palm, wriggling and emitting a sweet, sticky, and fishy smell.

This was found at the base; the blood pool was densely packed with thousands of insect eggs, most of which had not yet hatched.

[Obtained rare item: Heart-Eating Gu.]

Chen Mo raised an eyebrow slightly.

He was very familiar with this thing.

When I first transmigrated here, I almost fell into a trap and nearly became a puppet at the mercy of others.

"The Gu God Cult is not only busy helping Yin Tiankuo rebuild his physical body, but also secretly cultivating the Heart-Eating Gu?"

"It looks like this isn't the first batch; they must have been preparing for this for a long time..."

These Gu worms are extremely difficult to survive and have very demanding environmental requirements. Why are they going to such great lengths to cultivate so many Heart-Eating Gu worms?
Then, another prompt flashed before my eyes:
The "Heavenly Southern Demon Hunt" incident is complete.

[Hidden condition met, rating improved...]

[Rating: Excellent.]

[True Spirit +1000.]

[Obtained a rare item: the Seven Emotions Whip.]

[Obtained a special item: Refining Stone.]

[Obtained special item: Dao Essence Crystal *2.]

In fact, the mission was already completed when Ji Weifeng's identity was discovered; the three locations discovered later were hidden conditions.

"It seems that Commander Ye's task is finished as well. Let's head back now."

Chen Mo put away the Gu worms, reached out and put his arm around Li Yuan's slender waist, and in a flash, he disappeared from the spot.

Just as the two returned to the airship, Commander Ye also arrived with his men and gracefully landed on the deck.

"Master Chen."

"Did things go smoothly?" Chen Mo asked.

Ye Zige replied, "Both small outposts were completely destroyed, and more than four hundred followers were killed. No one on our side was injured."

To be precise, she hadn't even made a move before the Empress had already finished killing them all; the rest of the time was spent repeatedly whipping the corpses...

"it is good."

Chen Mo calculated in his mind that nearly two thousand people had died at their hands in the past two days.

According to previous information, the Gu God Cult currently has about 5,000 members, and about half of them have been lost. The rest are estimated to be gathered in Nan Tu Prefecture.

"You've all worked hard. Go back and rest. We'll set off once Song Xuan and Kuang Jie have finished their handover," Chen Mo said.

"Yes." Everyone dispersed.

Chen Mo turned to look at Li Yuan, "Yuan'er, you..."

"I'll go rest now. My lord, you should also take care of your health and not overwork yourself." Li Yuan's cheeks flushed slightly as she finished speaking and turned to run away.

"..."

Chen Mo's lips twitched slightly.

Then you have to give me the chance to do the hard work too...

Everything was fine just a couple of days ago, so what happened?
"We've been married for so long, why are you still so shy?"

Chen Mo shook his head, stopped thinking about it, and walked towards the room.

Return to the bedroom.

He took off his robe, casually draped it over the screen, and collapsed onto the bed.

After two days and two nights of continuous work, with almost no sleep, I'm quite exhausted.

Just as he was about to take a nap, a gentle breeze suddenly swept by, accompanied by the sound of light footsteps approaching from afar.

Chen Mo's lips curled up.

This girl may not say it, but her actions tell a different story.

Feeling the breath so close to his, he reached out and pulled the other person into his arms, his hand moving down their waist—

"This female master, trespassing into someone else's room is very dangerous. Be careful, or this old monk might enter your ass..."

"Well……"

The other person gave a soft hum, but didn't say anything.

Chen Mo suddenly felt something was wrong with his touch, opened his eyes, and was stunned.

"Commander Ye?"

"why you?"

Ye Zi'e's cheeks were burning, and she said in a low voice, "I need to talk to you. I came in without closing the door. You...you take your hand away first..."

Chen Mo then realized what was happening and hurriedly let go.

Ye Zi'e sat up, straightened her disheveled skirt, hesitated for a moment, and said softly, "You really don't remember what happened that night?"

(End of this chapter)