I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 375 The Empress Can't Hold Back Anymore! Hand-to-Hand Combat Erupts in the Taoist Temple!
"I'm sorry, I really didn't mean to."

Chen Mo was also a little embarrassed at this moment. He silently recited the calming mantra in his heart, trying to force himself to calm down. However, the palpitation did not subside at all, but instead became more and more intense.

Xu You's ears burned, and she gritted her teeth. "We've only known each other for a few days, and you're already being so disrespectful to me. Do you expect every female subordinate to be taken advantage of by you? How can you do this to me... how can you do this to Commander Li?!"

Even though he had already changed his appearance and was just an ordinary person, this guy still managed to have wicked thoughts.

This is really outrageous!

"Shh, someone's coming. I'll explain later..."

The footsteps drew closer, and Chen Mo gestured for her to be quiet. The two remained motionless in that position.

Xiao Die, dressed in green, strode into the courtyard and arrived at the side room. She raised her hand and knocked on the door. "Madam, I have something to report to you."

The mining noise in the room temporarily stopped, and Hua Yinglan's dissatisfied voice rang out: "Don't you even look at what time it is? Can't we wait until tomorrow?"

"It's a message from the Taoist priest..." Xiaodie whispered.

The air fell silent the moment these words were spoken.

crunch--

A moment later, the door opened.

Hua Yinglan wore a thin gauze dress, and the candlelight shone through her from behind, revealing her voluptuous curves. Her fair cheeks still had a lingering flush.

Xiaodie remained calm and expressionless, clearly used to this scene.

"Where are the things?" Hua Yinglan asked.

"Please take a look, Madam." Xiao Die presented a letter.

Hua Yinglan reached out and took the paper, unfolded it, and began to examine it carefully. Her brows furrowed more and more as she read the last word. Then, the paper spontaneously combusted and turned to ashes, which dissipated in the wind.

"This is really bad..."

Hua Yinglan sighed softly.

Xiao Die asked, "Is it because of what happened at Liyun Pavilion?"

“Yes, but not entirely.” Hua Yinglan said in a deep voice, “According to the letter, there was an accident in Tiannan, and the supply of medicinal materials was temporarily cut off, which also prevented us from processing the goods we had.”

"With this incident today, the city is in a state of panic, and buyers dare not make a deal rashly. I'm afraid it won't be easy to sell it for a while."

Xiaodie's expression turned serious upon hearing this. "Then what should we do? If the merchant ships stay docked in the port, it will definitely arouse suspicion."

“We can only give them three days at most. If they don’t come to take over, we’ll have to destroy the goods on the spot.” Hua Yinglan pondered for a moment and said, “The incident at the theater was definitely not an accident. We may also become a target. We must be careful recently.”

"Strengthen patrols of merchant ships and residences, and report any incidents promptly."

"Okay." Xiaodie nodded.

She hesitated for a moment, then said, "Mr. Ming, what does Madam intend to do?"

"You don't need to worry about that. I'll handle things at the government office," Hua Yinglan said. "Alright, you can go now."

"Yes."

Xiaodie said no more and bowed as she withdrew.

Hua Yinglan gazed at the dark night sky, a shadow passing through her eyes.

In fact, besides explaining the arrangements for the "goods," the letter also specifically mentioned that Ming Yuchun should be eliminated as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary trouble.

but……

"Madam, what has happened?" Ming Yuchun's voice came from the bedroom.

Hua Yinglan snapped out of her daze, took a deep breath, forced a smile, closed the door, and turned to go inside. "There's just a minor problem at the docks, nothing serious... Let's continue..."

Soon, a low, melodious murmur escaped from the crack in the window.

Behind the pillars, the two did not make any rash moves.

Chen Mo could clearly sense that Xiao Die hadn't gone far, but had silently circled around to the backyard and was staring intently at the side room through the openwork window on the wall.

"Could it be that she found out?"

"No, it seems like she's staring at Madam Hua..."

"It seems they really are involved with the Gu God Cult."

"An accident happened in Tiannan... does it refer to the several outposts we destroyed? What are those medicinal herbs? And what about the so-called processing..."

Just as he was pondering to himself, Xu You suddenly transmitted his voice in his ear, "Can you tell me now?"

"say what?"

Chen Mo didn't react for a moment.

Xu You glanced down and said coldly, "Didn't you say you were going to give me an explanation?"

Even under these circumstances, they still held their heads high and showed no sign of bowing down.

"This is not the time to talk about this..."

Looking into those resentful eyes, Chen Mo hesitated slightly, sighed, and helplessly transmitted his voice, "Although you may not believe it, you do give me a very familiar feeling. Although your appearance is completely different, that unique aura reminds me of someone."

"Who?" Xu You asked.

"Do you remember the woman I mentioned to you when we first had drinks?" Chen Mo said.

Xu You blinked. "You mean, the female demon who holds the most weight in your heart, a woman who is beautiful, powerful, cute, and mysterious?"

"You remember it quite clearly." Chen Mo nodded and said, "That's right, it's her."

"Just because my temperament is somewhat similar to hers, you have such a big reaction?" Xu You said, tilting her head.

"Indeed it is."

Chen Mo said frankly, "There are many things that cannot be explained. She is an extremely special person to me, and I am the same to her. Nothing can sever our bond."

"In other words, all my efforts are for the purpose of standing openly and honestly by her side one day."

"So please forgive me, Director Xu. I didn't mean to be disrespectful to you. I just couldn't control myself for a moment. Even though you only look a little alike, it still made me panic."

"Officer Xu, did you understand...Officer Xu?"

"Ok?"

Chen Mo called out several times before Xu You finally came to her senses.

Her cheeks were flushed, but fortunately, the darkness of the night made it less noticeable.

"You make it sound so nice, but who knows if you're just trying to fool me?" Xu You said, her eyes darting around.

"If I wanted to coax someone, it wouldn't be that simple." Chen Mo blurted out, "Until the mountains crumble, the rivers run dry, winter thunder roars, summer snow falls, and heaven and earth unite, only then will I part from you... I only wish your heart were like mine, then I would never betray your love... In heaven, we wish to be a pair of lovebirds, on earth, we wish to be intertwined branches... Is that enough?"

"Enough, enough! That's so cheesy!"

Xu You's face looked like a ripe tomato, and her heart felt like it was about to jump out of her chest.

Numb?

That's right, you'll understand too!

Chen Mo smiled and said, "These are all poems that I carefully copied... cough cough, I created for her. I haven't read them to anyone else yet. I hope you believe me now, Officer Xu?"

"I believe you, okay..." Xu You's head was spinning, she couldn't muster any strength, it felt like all the bones in her body had been sucked away.

Until the mountains crumble and the heavens and earth unite, I will never part from you.
The emotions conveyed in these words are truly touching.

But it just so happened that these words came from the mouth of this womanizing scoundrel...

"Well--"

The commotion in the room grew increasingly intense, and the two even started playing a game with props.

Xiao Die showed no sign of leaving, so Chen Mo and Xu You had no choice but to continue standing guard outside the door.

"Isn't this over yet?"

Chen Mo gritted his teeth inwardly.

He and Xu You were so close that there was no space between them, and this feeling of not having a place to stand was really uncomfortable.

Xu You also realized this, bit her lip lightly, hesitated for a moment, and reached out to untie the leather belt around his waist.

"Eh?"

Chen Mo was taken aback. "Officer Xu, what are you doing...?"

"Don't move around, or that maid will see you." She nimbly slipped inside his robe, her legs dangling in the air, wrapping around Chen Mo's waist like a koala clinging to him. "Does this feel better?"

"..."

Chen Mo's eyelids twitched.

After being released, I did feel a bit more at ease, but it wasn't exactly a pleasant experience.

Because of his posture, he was completely surrounded by the full moon, causing his blood to surge and making him unable to control himself...

Xu You's body grew increasingly hot, her head resting on his shoulder, her breath tickling his neck and carrying a fragrance like orchids and osmanthus.

"Isn't this Xu clerk a bit too unrestrained?"

"Forget it, I'll just grit my teeth and bear it."

But Chen Mo never expected that he would grit his teeth for more than two hours.

The battle finally ceased around midnight, and the exhausted couple fell asleep in each other's arms.

Hearing her even breathing, Xiaodie quietly turned and left.

"and many more……"

Just as Chen Mo was about to breathe a sigh of relief, he suddenly realized something.

crunch--

The door was pushed open a crack, and a pair of eyes peered out; it was Madam Hua, who should have been fast asleep.

After confirming that there was no movement outside, she took out a bell and shook it gently.

Ding-a-ling—the crisp sound of the bell rang out clearly in the quiet night.

About three breaths later, a shadowy figure draped in a black robe swept into the courtyard.

Hua Yinglan reached out and handed a jade talisman to the other party.

"Send it to the master."

"Yes."

The man in black took it and turned to leave.

Watching the figure disappear, Hua Yinglan closed the door tightly, and the courtyard became completely silent.

"Tsk, is it still Infernal Affairs?"

Chen Mo raised an eyebrow. "So it seems that this Madam Hua is involved with at least two forces: the Gu God Sect and the state government? And what role do the barbarians play?"

Once she was sure Hua Yinglan was really asleep, Xu You lightly jumped off Chen Mo, glanced at the fierce-looking thing, and said with a blush, "Let Li Baihu help you deal with it when we get back..."

Since it was already an open "secret," Chen Mo didn't take it to heart. After straightening his clothes, he said, "You don't need to worry about that. Let's go."

The paper figure continued to keep watch in the room, and the two bypassed the guards and left the Chen residence.

Standing on the deserted street, Xu You asked, "What do we do now?"

"Let's split up," Chen Mo said. "You go with the man in black, and I'll go with the maid... Remember, keep your distance, observe secretly, and don't act rashly. Safety is the most important thing."

"No matter the outcome, we must meet at the restaurant before dawn."

"it is good."

Xu You nodded, and with a flash, disappeared into the night.

Chen Mo adjusted the trajectory of his projectile, lightning flashed beneath his feet, and he leaped into the clouds, his eyes filled with a purple-gold hue, looking down over the entire city from his vantage point.

The maid named Xiaodie was very cautious, constantly moving through the streets and alleys, and repeatedly using magic to conceal her presence, but she was completely unaware that she was being watched all along.

As we drove to the outskirts of the city, we saw a mountain peak in the distance.

The white stone steps extend up the mountain path, winding like a white snake. At the top of the mountain sits a Taoist temple, with a few candlelight faintly shining through the courtyard walls.

Xiaodie arrived at the mountain gate and raised her hand to knock on the door knocker.

A moment later, the door slowly opened, and a young-looking Taoist boy peeked out. He wasn't surprised to see her and nodded, saying, "Come with me."

"It's troublesome."

Xiao Die followed the young Taoist boy through the front courtyard and into the inner hall.

The young Taoist priest stood outside the hall and stepped aside, saying, "Master Xuanzhen is already waiting for you. Please come in."

Looking at the dark and deep palace, Xiaodie felt inexplicably nervous. She tried to calm herself down and stepped inside.

Chen Mo looked down at this scene, a thought stirring in his mind.

He took out a bone mask from his storage ring, put it on his face, concealed his aura, and quietly landed on the roof.

He pressed his palm against the tile, channeling his soul power, which slowly seeped into the crack.

To avoid arousing suspicion, they maintained a certain distance and did not actively probe.

In the dim light, one could see a tall, thin figure dressed in loose-sleeved robes, facing the statue, sitting cross-legged on a prayer mat, his voice hoarse and grating: "Have you investigated the person who cast the curse?"

"According to the waiters at Liyun Pavilion, two unfamiliar faces did come that day. They were very generous, but they couldn't remember what they looked like at all," Xiaodie replied.

"Could it be that Hua Yinglan orchestrated this herself?" Master Xuanzhen asked in a deep voice. "She just happened to be there when this happened. What a coincidence!"

Xiao Die shook her head and said, "Probably not. Even if Madam had this idea, she would never do anything to Ming Yuchun."

"Heh, that's hard to say..." Xuanzhen sneered. "Continue to monitor Hua Yinglan. That woman is very slippery and cannot be completely trusted."

"Yes," Xiaodie nodded in response.

Xuanzhen's chest heaved as he exhaled a breath of stale air. "In any case, the other side has achieved its goal. The imperial court will definitely take action next. They've endured so much for so long, only to have their act exposed..."

The city is in an uproar, and the situation continues to escalate.

The other party is not only targeting the Gu God Cult, but also putting the prefecture in a very difficult position. This matter must be explained to the court and the people.

"This trick is simple to explain, but not so easy to execute." Xuanzhen toyed with the jade ruyi in his hand, his eyes gleaming. "Since they know the movements of my sect and are also very knowledgeable about Gu worms, they obviously came prepared. Could it be that person..."

"Which person?" Xiaodie asked curiously.

Xuanzhen seemed to be thinking about something, and his eyes grew increasingly gloomy.

Suddenly, his expression hardened, and he asked, "Were you followed when you came here?"

Xiaodie paused for a moment, then said, "I circled the city for fifteen minutes, erasing all traces. It's impossible for anyone to have followed me..."

"Then why does it smell like a stranger?"

Xuanzhen twitched his nostrils and looked at the incense burner in front of the statue. He saw a wisp of green smoke rising slowly and swirling above the ceiling.

He suddenly looked up, a sinister smile creeping across his face. "So you were hiding here!"

boom--

Xuanzhen raised his hand and struck out with a palm, unleashing a powerful burst of energy that compressed the air, creating a piercing explosion that directly lifted the canopy of the entire hall!

Debris flew everywhere, and amidst the billowing dust, a tall figure stood out from the air, his face indistinct, and sneered, "Tch, your dog nose is pretty sharp..."

Chen Mo was also somewhat surprised and suspicious at this moment.

He had already concealed his aura to the extreme, and with the added protection of the Breath Concealment Ring, even a Grandmaster of the same realm shouldn't have been able to detect it. How did this Taoist priest discover it?

"I searched high and low without finding it, but it came to me effortlessly! I was just about to look for you, and you actually delivered yourself to my doorstep?"

"Then leave your lives behind!"

Xuanzhen flipped himself up, his wide sleeves billowing out and attracting the scattered tiles together, condensing them into a giant hammer.

With a heavy stomp of his foot, the floor tiles shattered, and he crashed into Chen Mo like a meteor!

woo-

He raised the giant hammer in his hand with immense force, and it came crashing down on his head!

"die!"

In contrast, Chen Mo remained calm and composed, neither dodging nor avoiding the attack, and actually took the blow head-on with his bare body!
boom!
The giant hammer shattered inch by inch, but he remained unmoved and unharmed.

He raised his hand to brush the dust off his shoulder and said indifferently, "Is that all the strength you have? Didn't you eat dinner, Daoist?"

"it is good!"

Xuanzhen became increasingly excited and simply threw away the hammer handle, which was now only half intact, and pounced on the attack with his bare hands.

bang bang bang-

The sounds of flesh colliding were as dense as drumbeats.

The two attacked with lightning speed, their movements too fast for the naked eye to follow; all that could be seen were two intertwined afterimages.

Xiaodie just stood far away, the howling wind stinging her skin, unable to help at all.

"Did this person come with me?"

"That means the lady has been exposed... Oh no!"

Xiaodie's heart tightened, and she turned and ran towards the door.

Chen Mo caught a glimpse of this scene out of the corner of his eye, but did not stop it. It was just an insignificant little minion; Xuanzhen in front of him was clearly the big fish.

"Great! Hahaha, awesome!"

Xuanzhen's eyes were bloodshot, his face was flushed, and he looked extremely excited!

His slender frame contained a terrifying power, as boundless as a vast river!

"This guy……"

Chen Mo's heart sank slightly.

Although he was testing his opponent, he only used a portion of his physical strength and did not use any supernatural powers.

Even so, the fact that his opponent could fight him to a standstill meant that he must have at least the strength of a third-grade martial artist!
Especially when your own fists hit the other person, making a "thump-thump" sound, it feels like hitting a drum, the force is dispersed, making it difficult to cause fatal damage.

"Copper skin and jade tendons, muscle membranes as springy as springs, the Gu God Sect actually has a master of external martial arts?"

"Foreign enemies are invading!"

"Be on alert! Be on alert immediately!"

The loud noise caused by the two startled the Taoist priests in the temple, who rushed towards the inner hall with torches in hand.

Chen Mo's mind raced. Based on previous experience, even if he forcibly captured this Taoist Master Xuanzhen, he might not be able to extract information about Yin Tiankuo's whereabouts.

Since we're going to close the net, we should catch them all in one fell swoop; now is not the time.

boom!
Chen Mo kicked Xuanzhen in the chest, sending him flying hundreds of meters away. He said in a sinister voice, "Neither of us can do anything to the other. Let's call it a day... That lord asked me to pass on a message to you: if you can't replenish the 'medicinal herbs' within three days, you'll bear the consequences!"

Upon hearing this, Xuanzhen's expression suddenly changed, "You are..."

"Remember, it's only for three days. I'll be back then." With that, Chen Mo vanished in a flash.

Watching that departing figure, Xuanzhen frowned deeply.

"Since they were sent by that lord, why didn't they just knock on the door? Why did they have to lie on the roof and eavesdrop?"

"And when did another martial arts master arrive in Egret City?"

"strangeness……"

……

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(End of this chapter)