I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chapter 1269 - 485: Asserting Sovereignty? Chen Mo Belongs to Everyone! (2)

"Hmm?"

Chen Mo furrowed his eyebrows, rubbing his chin, "Why do I feel those two seem somewhat strange?"

Beside him, Ling Ningzhi asked softly, "Lord, what exactly happened yesterday? Why was the Princess suddenly seriously injured and near death, yet today she appears as if nothing happened?"

"Because she overexerted herself in the Secret Realm, and her body was eroded by Dragon Qi..." Chen Mo truthfully explained the causes and consequences to her.

Ling Ningzhi nodded after hearing this, not asking more. After all, back in the Secret Realm, if it weren’t for Chu Yanli holding off two Ancient Emperor’s remnants alone, everyone might not have made it out alive.

Truth be told, they owed this Highness a favor.

"By the way, how’s the situation with Elder Ling?" Chen Mo spoke up.

"Still the same, but compared to before, the state has been much more positive, willing to actively cooperate in conditioning his body now." Ling Ningzhi said, "Now we’re just waiting for the master to arrive, then we can start Alchemy."

Seeing the worry flash between her brows, Chen Mo reached out to rub her hair, comforting her, "Don’t worry, when the time comes, I will ask the Empress to help, and the court will provide full support, there definitely won’t be any problem."

"Mm, I trust the Lord." Ling Ningzhi said softly.

"I must first go to the Government to handle affairs, once things here are busy, then I’ll visit Elder Ling." After saying this, Chen Mo prepared to leave.

"Wait a moment." Ling Ningzhi tugged at his sleeve, pointing to his neck, said, "Lord, you have a red mark here that hasn’t faded, it doesn’t look good if someone sees it..."

"Uh..."

Chen Mo’s expression seemed slightly awkward.

This spot, it’s very likely been given a hickey by Chu Yanli in secret.

He left a mark inside her, she also had to leave a trace on him, this vengeful woman...

Fingers gently brushed past, Vitality Essence circulated, the red mark disappeared, he chuckled, "Strange, how are there mosquitoes in this weather?"

Ling Ningzhi murmured, "Well, this mosquito must have quite a suction power, there’s even a bite mark on it."

Chen Mo: "..."

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After leaving Chen Mansion, Chen Mo prepared to first head to the Government to report peace.

As expected, as soon as he stepped into the teaching room, he was surrounded, everyone chattering incessantly.

This time heading south, Chen Mo led people to first extinguish the Demon Sect, then slaughter the Barbarian Tribe, achieving great merits, shaking the entire Capital City, and the accompanying Li Yuan, Lu Shuyuan, and others all received generous rewards.

For this, Qiu Longgang was full of resentment, resembling a neglected wife.

Until Chen Mo promised to take him along for the next mission, only then did his mood brighten, revealing a smile.

Finally breaking free from the crowd, Chen Mo arrived at the Fire Department Court, where Li Yuan who had been waiting for some time, threw herself into his embrace.

"Sir!"

Li Yuan leaned her head against his chest, listening to the strong heartbeat, her tense nerves finally relaxed, "Didn’t you say you went to Martial Saint Mountain to see Miss Shen? Why did it take so many days to return?"

"I also went to Qing Province..."

Chen Mo, holding her, sat on a chair, telling her about what has happened during this period.

He just didn’t mention the details related to Wu Lie, after all, Li Yuan is a government officer, a slight slip might get her embroiled in it.

Hearing about the dangers he went through, even nearly losing his life, Li Yuan’s heart clenched into a ball, her eyes brimming with tears, "Why does Sir always take risks repeatedly? What if something really happens to you, what am I supposed to do?"

"Elder Ling is now in a precarious situation, I can’t just stand by and do nothing, just didn’t anticipate the circumstances in the Secret Realm to be far more complex than I imagined, but fortunately, it was thrilling but not life-threatening." Chen Mo took a Golden Core from the Heavenly Profound Ring, handing it to her, "This is specially prepared for you, it’ll help you breakthrough quickly, making promotion to Deputy Thousand Households easier in the future."

Gazing at the precious Enlightenment Golden Core, Li Yuan remained silent for a while, shaking her head, "I care nothing about official positions or any Golden Core, I merely wish for Sir to stay by my side forever."

Chen Mo sighed silently, holding her tighter, softly saying, "Soon, once I solve all the troubles, I can gloriously marry you, then we’ll be family."

Li Yuan’s cheeks blushed slightly, murmuring, "As long as I can be with Sir, it doesn’t matter if there’s no title at all, even if it means being an unofficial wife, I’m willing."

"Good Yuan’er..."

Buzz—

At this moment, the Jade Pendant at Chen Mo’s waist suddenly started quivering, its light flickering unpredictably.

He immersed his mind into it, sensed for a while, then frowned, "It’s a message from Qilin Pavilion, telling me to go there in an hour."

"An hour?" Li Yuan bit her lip, "That should be enough time."

Before Chen Mo could react, his lapels were already being undone, her tender body slowly sinking—

Fifteen minutes later.

Chen Mo walked out of the Government office.

Perhaps because they hadn’t seen each other for a while and missed each other too much, this time, Li Yuan was especially proactive, even right there in the courtroom... People occasionally passed by outside, and each time they heard footsteps, they would tense up, making it difficult for him to control himself.

Before leaving, Chen Mo imparted the "Nine Heavens Supreme True Heart Scripture" to her.

With the effect of the Creation Golden Pill, coupled with this top-level dual cultivation magic technique, it will not take long to push Li Yuan’s Realm to the Peak of Transcendence.

Of course, Chen Mo did not forget Ye Zi’e. Back in the Southern Border, he promised her to help breakthrough to the Third Grade Unity... However, with Ye Henshui now in the picture, the relationship among the three has become rather strange.

However, looking at it from another perspective, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

If Ye Henshui’s identity is exposed in the future, at least there will be more paths for retreat.

Chen Mo performed Shrinking Ground into Inches, his figure weaving through the alleys, and within seconds, he arrived in front of the Qilin Pavilion.

The five-story pavilion towered imposingly, with black walls and black tiles throughout, silent and secluded all around, emitting a sense of chilling intent.

Just upon entering the main gate, he bumped into a familiar figure.

"Households Commander Ye?"

"Mr. Chen."

For some reason, upon seeing Chen Mo, Ye Zi’e felt inexplicably flustered, diverted her gaze and said, "I’m here waiting especially for you, follow me, the Commander wants to see you."

"Commander?" Chen Mo’s heart skipped a beat.

The team sent by the court to Qing Province this time was led by Wei Xuan himself.

Which means, Wei Xuan should be aware of Wu Lie’s intentions, this sudden meeting, could it be he hasn’t given up...

No, there are still the Imperial Consort and the Empress behind him, even if Wei Xuan truly wants to make a move, he wouldn’t do it so openly, he would at least make sure to clear his own name first.

"I have to see what medicine this Commander is selling in his gourd!" Chen Mo’s eyes flickered as he followed Ye Zi’e upstairs.

Along the way, Ye Zi’e’s gaze was evasive, hesitant to speak.

At the corner of the fourth floor, she finally gathered courage, stopped, and grabbed Chen Mo’s arm, whispering, "Mr. Chen, after I left the Imperial Music Bureau last time, did Henshui say anything?"

Chen Mo raised an eyebrow and said, "Like what?"

Ye Zi’e’s cheeks flushed, murmuring, "Like... our dual cultivation matter..."

After all, they had just reacquainted, and she didn’t want this to affect their relationship as sisters. If Ye Henshui truly minded, she would rather withdraw, giving up the opportunity to breakthrough to Grandmaster.

Chen Mo shook his head and said, "Rest assured, Henshui is more open-minded than you think. I’ll find time to arrange for you two to meet, and you can clear things up by talking it out."

"That would be kind of you, Mr. Chen." Ye Zi’e breathed a sigh of relief, showing a smile on her face.

Arriving at the fifth floor.

At the end of the staircase was a red wooden door, with two Qilin heads on it, holding golden rings in their mouths.

A black-clad girl stood in front of the door, probably sixteen or seventeen years old, with a delicate appearance and slender figure, her long black hair naturally cascading to her waist, the entire person enveloped in a misty aura, exuding an indescribable atmosphere.

Upon seeing Chen Mo, she nodded and indicated, "Mr. Chen, come with me inside, the Commander is waiting for you there."

"Okay." Chen Mo nodded and responded.

The girl raised her hand and knocked on the door ring.

Boom, boom, boom—

Moments later, only hearing a "creak", the door opened on its own.

The black-clad girl gestured: "Please, Mr. Chen."

"Thank you."

Chen Mo lifted his leg and stepped over the threshold, seeing the entire floor opened up, without beams or pillars, unobstructed, the four white walls spotless, gray square bricks laid tightly on the floor, glossy enough to reflect.

Near the distant floor-to-ceiling window, a low table was placed, with two figures seated on the floor.

One person wrapped in a fur coat, occasionally coughing lightly, resembling a frail scholar.

While the other wore Red Luo Clothes, with a towering physique like an iron tower, just sitting there without moving, emitted a strong sense of oppression.

Upon hearing footsteps, the tall man turned his head, smiled, and said, "Mr. Chen, long time no see."

Chen Mo was taken aback, "Master Lv?"