I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

"No need for pleasantries," Ji Hongxiu interrupted directly, "There's no free lunch, so just tell me, what brings you to me?"

Huo Wuya was used to her attitude and wasn't angry. He sat comfortably on a grandmaster chair nearby.

The steward came forward to brew a cup of hot tea. Huo Wuya took a sip and then, after setting the cup down, leisurely said, "Recently, Tiandu City has been quite bustling with frequent court actions: first annihilating the Gu God Sect, then opening new disciplines for indoctrination... What are Master Ji's thoughts on this?"

Ji Hongxiu naturally knew about these matters and shook her head, "Eradicating the Gu God Sect was just a show of might. The Jianghu people are like weeds, never-ending and unburnable. Using this strategy to divide the sects is indeed a method..."

She pursed her rosy lips and said, "The Empress of Great Yuan always sees the sects as thorns in her side, particularly the Three Saint Sect... Once she has completely dealt with external threats, she'll proceed to address us 'internal troubles' next."

Huo Wuya nodded, "That's why I sent Lianji this time, also to show goodwill."

Ji Hongxiu didn't think much of it.

Ling Ningzhi is right in the Capital City, and she naturally knows what to do.

Tianshu Pavilion's millennia-old legacy outlives even Great Yuan's fate and is not easily shaken.

"Did you come to me just to talk about this?" Ji Hongxiu raised an eyebrow.

Huo Wuya said, "Not entirely... Do you remember that Chen Mo who made a great impression in the Heavenly Human Martial Exam?"

"..."

Of course, I remember!

The two of them were just sleeping in the same bed a few days ago!

Ji Hongxiu showed no expression, "I don't recall much, what's the matter?"

Huo Wuya said, "I've heard he was ambushed by the Seventh Heavenly Demon in the Southern Border and managed to break through in battle, confronting a Grandmaster... truly a rare martial arts genius..."

Ji Hongxiu perceived his intention and asked, "Are you planning to recruit him into your sect?"

Huo Wuya nodded, "Indeed, I do have such intentions."

"In my current state, it's challenging to take that final step."

"If I could pass down the Martial Saint Mountain legacy, allowing a disciple to experience the vast world for me, it wouldn't be a wasted life."

Since witnessing Chen Mo's prowess firsthand in the Heavenly Human Martial Exam, Huo Wuya had grown fond of him.

His talents were exceedingly strong, his disposition remarkable, and most importantly, he had a relentless spirit that refused to concede!

If he could be brought into the sect, it would undoubtedly allow the Martial Saint Mountain lineage to flourish!

Ji Hongxiu furrowed her brows, "Chen Mo's status is special; joining Martial Saint Mountain might not be appropriate?"

Huo Wuya shook his head, "I intend to teach, not to incite rebellion. Besides, Chen Mo is Zhixia's fiancé, which could serve as a bridge between the court and the sects, easing tensions to prevent the eventual outbreak of hostilities..."

He brought up the matter now to first understand Chen Mo's character, as a sect's legacy mustn't fall into the hands of evildoers.

With recent investigations, it was found that Chen Mo cracked major cases one after another, slew the Demon Clan members, saved people from dire situations, and recently exterminated the Blood Demon in Tiannan State, who had killed countless... And the recent phrase widely spread in the capital, "The greatest chivalry is for the nation and the people," cemented his decision.

One could not utter such words without the ambition to uphold the world and bring peace to the people!

Ji Hongxiu crossed her legs, leaned on the chair, and spoke lazily, "Since you've thought it through, why are you still talking to me?"

Huo Wuya cleared his throat, "Isn't Chen Mo involved with your disciple? I thought I should inform you..."

Ji Hongxiu: "..."

Tianshu Pavilion teaches Supreme Forget Love, immersing in Heavenly Secrets, yet the Chief Disciple calls Chen Mo 'Master' at every turn...

Huo Wuya worried Ji Hongxiu might get murderous and kill Chen Mo on the spot!

The trip was mainly to probe her stance.

"I don't mind, but you've reminded me..."

Ji Hongxiu tapped on the armrest, musing to herself, "Anyway, Chen Mo practices Daoist and Martial Dual Cultivation. If I recruit him, can't I do whatever I please?"

Having figured this out, a touch of excitement appeared in her eyes.

"I have other matters to attend to, so I won't keep you. Someone, see him out."

Huo Wuya: ?

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Linglan County.

In the tavern hall, Qin Yi sat at the table, browsing through a stack of hemp paper.

These were the wanted posters from the county government. In recent days, everyone thoroughly searched inside and outside the city, but found nothing.

"The notorious thief Chu Yichen robbed a wealthy household last month on the fifteenth and fled with treasures. Recently appeared in Hushan Town..."

"Villain Xiao Hong, hijacked a private escort on the West Long Official Road, killed three, fled upstream of Canglan River, appeared in Linglan County's waters..."

"Criminal Su Nian, stole an official seal..."

"Only these few suspects have appeared nearby recently. Let's search separately later to see if we can find anything," Qin Yi spoke up.

"Yes."

Everyone responded.

Qin Yi looked around and noticed someone missing, asking in confusion, "Where's Yueyao? She hasn't gotten up yet?"

Xu Man shook her head, "I knocked on her door earlier and found no one inside. She must have gone out early."

Qin Yi frowned, "I reckon she snuck out to play again. This girl is truly a handful..."

Before he finished speaking, Mu Yueyao came bustling in.

"Brother Qin!"

"Where have you been idling around? Haven't I told you to focus lately?" Qin Yi said sternly.