I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chapter 617 - 236: Ji Baixiu’s Change! A Win-Win Solution!_2

"Having said that, how dare I blame you..."

He Yuzhi is also a half Jianghu people, naturally aware of the weight of Tianshu Pavilion.

Moreover, standing before her is the Sect Leader of Tianshu Pavilion, one of the few ultimate powerhouses at the pinnacle of Jiu Zhou, and displaying such humility inevitably makes her feel a sense of nervous unease.

He Yuzhi’s mind scattered for a moment, forcing a smile, she said, "No matter, as long as Master Ji enjoys."

"..."

Ji Hongxiu’s eyelids twitched, "Farewell."

With a sweep of her robe sleeve, the void shattered, and her figure was already gone.

He Yuzhi’s tense body relaxed, wiping the sweat from her forehead.

Although Ji Hongxiu hadn’t deliberately released pressure, the fame of a person is as influential as a tree’s shadow; facing such existence, the psychological pressure remains vast.

"Strange..."

"How come Daoist Venerable seems to have suddenly changed into someone else?"

"And what exactly is the relationship between her and Chen Mo? It doesn’t feel simple at all... So why is the Empress involved too?"

He Yuzhi rubbed her temples, her head aching a bit.

What on earth is this kid up to behind the scenes!

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...

After Ji Hongxiu left, the hall grew quiet.

Chen Mo picked up the ring, momentarily dazed.

"What, reluctant to see her leave?" Yu Youhan said faintly.

Chen Mo snapped out of it, shook his head and said, "I just find it strange, Daoist Venerable’s attitude seems a bit different from before... Empress, about this ring..."

Yu Youhan glanced over, her eyes flashed with a green light, and said, "It’s merely a storage ring, keep it if given to you."

"Oh."

Chen Mo put away the ring.

Thinking of the scene just moments before, the corner of his mouth twitched, and he asked softly, "Empress, are you alright?"

Yu Youhan’s cheeks barely revealed a hint of blush.

Actually, compared to Ji Hongxiu, she was no better off; only due to her greater experience she was able to react less intensely...

Actually, still feeling a bit weak in the legs...

"I am fine." Yu Youhan frowned and said, "But you, how did you make Ji Hongxiu become like that?"

Though she disdained Ji Hongxiu’s way of splitting the Divine Soul, she must admit that in terms of resolute Dao Heart, Ji Hongxiu is no less.

Yet such a Forget Love Path Ultimate shows such shameless demeanor.

Truly making it difficult for her to understand.

Chen Mo looked bewildered and said, "I also don’t know, when Dragon Qi touched the Peach Tree Dharma, suddenly it lost control, then Vitality Essence went rampant, afterwards, Daoist Venerable seemed to have lost her rationality..."

Yu Youhan’s eyes grew dark.

Can’t pinpoint exactly what is wrong, but there’s certainly a vague sense of foreboding.

"By the way, Empress, as you mentioned earlier, are you planning to ally with Daoist Venerable against the Demon Lord?" Chen Mo inquired.

Yu Youhan sat on a chair, legs crossed, and coldly stated, "The Demon Clan has repeatedly sought trouble, that Demon Lord even came personally, evidently fixing sights on you... Rather than remain passive, might as well actively find a way to slay the Demon Lord..."

"But..."

Chen Mo hesitated.

After all, the Demon Lord’s origins are mysterious, likely the final boss of the next Chapter, with unknown strength, might not be lesser than the Empress...

Yu Youhan perceived his worry and said, "Don’t worry, I have plans."

From the last confrontation, it’s evident that the Demon Lord’s realm is high, but battle strength seems low, rather relying on various uncanny Magic and Mechanism Path.

And the Desolate Domain is the Demon Clan’s territory, to rashly assault would be troublesome.

The mindset of the strong should be self-confident, not arrogant.

Thus she chooses to ally with Ji Hongxiu, also seeking the right opportunity.

"I have said, since daring to strike you, the price must be paid." Yu Youhan’s tone was unmistakably murderous, "First deal with the Demon Lord, then settle with Ji Hongxiu, once matters are set, move on to dealing with Jiang Yuchan slowly..."

?

Chen Mo’s heart skipped.

Daoist Venerable is fine, but the Empress mustn’t face any harm!

Yet understanding Empress’s nature, speaking now would only worsen matters.

"Empress..."

He pulled Yu Youhan into his arms, her plump rear pressed on his lap, arms encircling her slender waist, he softly said, "No matter which path Empress chooses, I will walk it with you."

Yu Youhan’s cheeks warmed slightly yet did not struggle free, snorting coldly, "Easy to say, but if I truly strike Jiang Yuchan, you might worry yourself to death?"

Chen Mo’s fingers stroked her smooth skin, saying, "I only think it’s not the best way... In terms of cultivation, Empress beats the Empress tenfold, but in governing politics, likely the Empress holds an edge."

From her announcement to rule from behind the curtain, within merely two years, stabilized the nearly collapsed imperial framework.

The Empress’s capabilities are undeniable.

Yu Youhan also knows that if she indeed ascends, surely she’ll be a muddle-headed ruler, destroying Great Yuan foundations... But does it matter?

"I know what you’re aiming to say."

"Great Yuan facing threats within and out, riddled with scars, rotting from within."

"Thus it’s better to exhaust the last shred of value, supporting my ascension on the stairway of Ascension."

"As for the multitudes of people... Regardless of country’s rise or fall, suffering is inevitable, even should the world perish, it concerns me not."

Yu Youhan’s tone was light, indifferent, yet inherently she remains that ruthless villain!

Even with Jiu Zhou in bloodshed, her brows would never furrow.

Chen Mo frowned, "Despite that, if Great Yuan truly falls, the Chen Family would be at risk first..."

Yu Youhan leaned against him, "I have long considered this, regardless of circumstances, I shall protect the Chen Family."

"What about the Shen Family, Lin Family, Xu Family, Ling Family... What of them?" Chen Mo asked curiously.

"..."

Yu Youhan’s chest heaved, she glared at Chen Mo with irritation, "You mean I should protect not only your family but also your women?! What do you take me for?"

"Treasure." Chen Mo earnestly replied.

Yu Youhan froze for a moment, nearly losing composure.

She found herself utterly helpless against this shameless rascal...

"I mean no offense, simply searching for a more optimal solution." Chen Mo sighed.

"Well, there might be one..."

Yu Youhan bit her lip, her emerald eyes showing a shy glimmer.

Chen Mo was intrigued, "What solution?"

Yu Youhan turned aside, a faint pink hue appearing at her neck, her voice barely audible, "It’s still too early now, only when you break through to the rank of one we can discuss..."

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Knock, knock, knock—

A quarter hour later, He Yuzhi lightly knocked on the door before cautiously entering.

She saw that Chen Mo was alone in the hall, sitting in a daze.

"Empress has left?" He Yuzhi approached.

Chen Mo regained consciousness, nodded and said, "She left..."

Hardly had he spoken, a sharp pain struck, as He Yuzhi grabbed his ear, twisting it multiple times, she scolded, "You brat, what all are you hiding from your mother?! Spit it out, what exactly were you three up to!"

"N-nothing..."

Chen Mo grimaced and said, "I just watched an earth-shattering grinding Dao troupe..."

He Yuzhi: ?

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East Victory State, Fuyun Mountain.

Ji Hongxiu removed her clothes, soaking in the Heavenly Pond.

Looking down, as her gaze pierced through the clear water, clearly seeing the crimson pattern on her thighs, her cheeks carried a hint of blush.

"Though the Dao Pattern hasn’t acted up, why does it feel so odd..."

"Chen Mo..."

She murmured, whisking her pale hand lightly across the water surface.

The ripples scattered the reflection of her exquisite face into fragments...