I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chen Mo held the delicate, jade-like foot, gently pressing with his fingertips, and said seriously, "I only feel sorry for Empress. How could I bear to trouble Her Majesty?"

"..."

Yu Youhan spat inwardly.

This dog-like lackey really has a thick skin, saying whatever comes to mind.

"By the way, you haven't told me yet, what did Ji Hongxiu do to you after that?" Yu Youhan inquired.

Chen Mo cleared his throat and whispered, "Daoist Venerable... she really humiliated me..."

Yu Youhan: ?

"The power gap was truly too vast, and despite my best efforts, I couldn't defeat her. I could only let her torment me..." Chen Mo looked utterly humiliated, like a little bride defiled by a flower thief.

"..."

Yu Youhan's chest heaved, her ivory teeth clenched, and her bright, emerald eyes gleamed with cold frost.

"Ji! Hong! Xiu!"

"Once I'm free from the constraints of the red silk, you'll be the first I settle accounts with! Just wait!"

Yu Youhan grew increasingly angry, withdrawing her foot from Chen Mo's hand, standing up and heading toward the inner hall, "Stop pressing, come inside with me!"

Chen Mo asked confusedly, "Empress, what is this..."

Without turning her head, Yu Youhan said, "I need to carefully check if she did anything to you in secret!"

Thousands of miles away.

Ji Hongxiu suddenly shivered, her brow furrowing.

"Who's talking about me?"

She calculated with her fingers but found nothing unusual, so she didn't think much of it and looked up at Ling Ningzhi, asking,

"Where were we?"

"Oh, right, since you and Shen Zhixia are best friends, why are you entangled with her fiancé? Is it the distortion of human nature, or the degradation of morality?"

Ling Ningzhi: [・_・?]

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...

Zhao Hua Palace.

Behind a glazed screen, a bright yellow figure could be vaguely seen, emanating a dignified presence mixed with a commanding aura.

A middle-aged man with a clear and handsome face, wearing a Qilin official robe, stood below, hands respectfully by his sides, known as Luo Huaijin, Commander of the Sky Scale Guard.

"Mr. Luo, is there any progress on the matter I asked you to investigate?" the Empress inquired.

Luo Huaijin bowed and replied, "Your Highness, according to my investigation, what those sect disciples said is true... The sudden outbreak of a severe disease has put the residents of Linglan County in imminent danger. It was Mr. Chen who stepped in to help, saving dozens of lives."

"At the same time, in the deserted mountains of Yunfu State, traces of battle and an extremely dense demon energy were also found!"

"I have already dispatched more personnel to seal off the various entrances in the Northern Territory, and the Demon Suppression Department is also stationed within Yunfu State to ensure no further demon clan intrusions in the north!"

Luo Huaijin's expression was serious, feeling a chill down his back.

Since the court joined forces with the Three Saint Sect to exterminate demons, the demon clan's Primordial Qi had been gravely damaged, forcing them to shrink into the Northern Border Wasteland, barely surviving. Occasionally, a few minor demon creatures entered the Central State, but they could never cause serious trouble.

Yet, in recent months, the frequency of demon creature appearances in Central State has noticeably increased!

This time, a Grandmaster Realm entity appeared, even entering Tiandu City! If not for Chen Mo uncovering their intentions, the consequences would have been dire!

The Empress asked, "And Chen Mo? Is there any news of him?"

Luo Huaijin shook his head, "I have sent people to thoroughly investigate within thousands of miles, but there has been no trace of Mr. Chen."

The atmosphere fell into silence.

After a long pause, the Empress's voice sounded again, "Continue to investigate. If there is any news of Chen Mo, report to me immediately."

"Yes." Luo Huaijin responded with bowed head.

"You may leave." The Empress's voice carried a hint of fatigue.

Sun Senior Palace Lady stepped forward, extending her hand, "Mr. Luo, please."

"I take my leave."

Luo Huaijin bowed and retreated, following Sun Senior Palace Lady out of the great hall.

The two of them left the Inner Court together, and when they saw no one around, Luo Huaijin whispered, "Sun Senior Palace Lady, from what those sect disciples said, this incident doesn't only involve the demon clan, but Her Majesty the Consort and the Tianshu Pavilion Daoist Venerable... I can't figure out the reason that made the three Ultimate Venerables take action."

Sun Senior Palace Lady casually replied, "Mr. Luo, it's better not to inquire about things you shouldn't know. Knowing too much isn't always good… It's the priorities that His Highness assigned that matter."

"Indeed." Seeing that the conversation was cut off, Luo Huaijin didn't pursue the matter further.

As they arrived at Qianqing Gate, Sun Senior Palace Lady paused and said, "Take care, Mr. Luo, I will not see you off."

"No need to see me off, Senior Palace Lady."

Luo Huaijin nodded, saluting.

Watching Senior Palace Lady walk away, his brows gradually furrowed.

This time, the demon clan's arrangement targeting Chen Mo could be understood; after all, Chen Mo had recently solved major cases, dismantling the demon clan's schemes, which might have been out of revenge... But was it necessary to have the Demon Lord act personally?

Also, since when did Chen Mo become involved with the Tianshu Pavilion?

"It seems this subordinate of mine is really no ordinary person!"

"Moreover, he was taken by the Daoist Venerable, where am I supposed to investigate? I can't exactly demand him from Fuyun Mountain?"

Luo Huaijin smiled bitterly and shook his head.

However, since His Highness personally instructed, he dared not resist. If something unexpected happened to Chen Mo, he might have to bear the responsibility...

Indeed, being Chen Mo's superior means no day of peace…

On the other side, Sun Senior Palace Lady returned to Zhao Hua Palace.

Circling behind the screen, she saw the Empress leaning on a chair, massaging her temples with slender, jade-like fingers.

"It's been three days without a bit of information. Where on earth has this little thief gone?"

"Your Highness needn't worry. Mr. Chen is blessed and will surely turn danger into safety," Sun Senior Palace Lady said softly.

The Empress shook her head, "I am not worried about his safety..."

Chen Mo's identity is special, and he possesses Dragon Qi. Ji Hongxiu wouldn't harm his life, but other matters can't be guaranteed… After all, this Daoist Venerable has a past record!