I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

What the other party said was correct; the Dao pattern's frequency of onset is increasing.

Starting from once every six months, then quarterly, then monthly... now, within a month, it's flaring up twice!

Moreover, the destructive power is constantly increasing. Initially, I could rely on Daoist skills to barely resist, but now there's no power to withstand, and I'm left to the fire poison to burn my Divine Soul.

If a solution cannot be found, it can be foreseen that in the near future, I will be reduced to ashes under the Karmic Fire, completely dead with my Dao disappearing!

"So what? I am willing to die; I will not engage in such filthy deeds!"

"This body isn't yours alone. If you want to die, don't drag me with you."

Ji Hongxiu crossed her legs and said snorting: "Besides, you really shouldn't underestimate Chen Mo. With his talent and fortune, as long as he doesn't die young, stepping into the Heavenly Human Realm is certain. If he could be taken under the wing, it would be considered a good fate."

Although her intentions in taking Chen Mo as a disciple weren't pure, she was indeed moved by his talent.

Moreover, with Chen Mo's special identity, he can act as a mediator between the sect and the court, which is quite beneficial.

The icy voice refused firmly: "I don't agree! That guy is audaciously bold; the sect is full of female cultivators; isn't this equivalent to leading a wolf into the house?"

Ji Hongxiu shook her head and said: "I've considered this problem; being an Imperial Official, he can't permanently reside on Fuyun Mountain. It's not much of an issue, and I think Chen Mo doesn't seem like the type to cause trouble..."

Before she finished speaking, she vaguely heard odd sounds coming from the room.

"What's that noise? Are they fighting?"

Using her Divine Sense to sense slightly, her expression froze, her lips parted slightly, and a flush swept across her cheeks.

These two...

In broad daylight, this is too outrageous!

The icy voice gritted her teeth, saying: "Is this what you mean by not causing trouble?! I'm still here, and they dare to be so presumptuous! Just bring them back to the sect, and I fear Tianshu Pavilion will be renamed Joyful Union Sect!"

Ji Hongxiu: "..."

At this time, suddenly a scorching sensation came from her thighs, followed by black-red fire poison rising from the Spirit Platform.

"Hiss!"

"Damn, at this time..."

Ji Hongxiu's body trembled slightly, she operated Daoist skills while grabbing a wine pot and gulping it down, but the effect was insignificant.

After enduring for an hour, her consciousness gradually blurred.

"Are they finished yet?"

"I can't hold on any longer..."

Ji Hongxiu could no longer persist, stood up decisively, and staggered towards the door.

The icy voice carried a trace of panic, "Stop, what, what are you going to do?"

Ji Hongxiu ignored the voice, directly pushed open the door, and walked in.

Moments later, exclamations echoed from the room:

"Master?! Why did you come in!"

"It's fine, you continue with what you're doing; just act like I'm not here..."

"..."

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Tiandu City.

Outside the city gate, several weathered figures landed, it was Qin Yi and others.

After returning from the desolate mountains, they first went to Linglan County to ensure those citizens were out of danger.

Then, by locating with the Communication Talisman, they found the few missing sect disciples downstream of Canglan River.

Perhaps due to顾忌 Chen Mo, Jue Ning did not deliver the fatal blow; those disciples were heavily injured, but they managed to preserve their lives.

After settling the wounded, they came to Tiandu City.

"This incident is of significant importance, and Mr. Chen is missing; it must be immediately reported to the court."

Qin Yi turned to Ye Henshui and said: "Miss Ye, are you joining us?"

Ye Henshui's identity was special and naturally inconvenient to appear, shook her head and said: "I won't go; please, when reporting don't mention my presence."

"Alright."

Qin Yi nodded, a bit puzzled but did not question further.

Ye Henshui put on a hood, silent, and walked towards the city gate.

Xu Man waved her hand, "See you later, sister-in-law."

"..."

Ye Henshui's silhouette stumbled a bit, hastening her steps.

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Imperial Music Bureau, The Cloudwater Hall.

In the bedroom, Gu Manzhi held a jade pendant, pacing anxiously back and forth.

"It's been five days; no response to the message."

"Where did they go?"

Since the last time Chen Mo led people here, Ye Henshui has been missing.

At first, she thought the girl had hidden out of modesty, but as several days passed, she had not appeared, finally realizing something was amiss.

As an officer of the Moon Brilliance Sect, Ye Henshui could not disregard sect affairs.

Missing for so long, it's likely something happened.

But the Gu God Sect has been wiped out, who else would target a minor officer?

Could it be her identity was exposed and she was captured by Consort Yu?

If that's the case, Chen Mo would surely be informed first, but now there is no word from either of them, deepening Gu Manzhi's unease...

However, she dared not act rashly and could only wait quietly at the Imperial Music Bureau for news.

Hoo——

At this moment, a gust of wind arose, and the tightly closed windows and doors suddenly blew open.

A silhouette squeezed in from the crevice and, landing on the ground, transformed into a gray robe appearance.

"Little Junior Sister!"

Seeing the silhouette, Gu Manzhi finally sighed in relief, then said crossly: "Where did you go, why couldn't I contact you? Do you know how worried I was..."

Ye Henshui did not speak, silently sitting on a chair.

Gu Manzhi walked forward, reaching out to take off her hood.

Her face was pale, her breath weak, looking as though she was just recovering from a major illness.

"What happened to you?" Gu Manzhi frowned and asked.

Ye Henshui's small mouth pouted pitifully, "Senior Sister..."