I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chapter 675 - 256: Saintess Yu’s Jaw Dropped! Visiting Prince Yu Mansion!

Chen Mo looked up at Yu Hongyin and frowned, "You can only find me? What do you mean by that?"

Yu Hongyin organized her thoughts and succinctly said, "Recently, sect disciples have mysteriously disappeared in the city. According to what I know, no less than seven have lost contact..."

"Disappearance?"

Chen Mo chuckled, "Are you sure they’re not off to nearby towns to earn contribution?"

Since the court established a new division and set up the Jianghu Talent List, the sect disciples have been very enthusiastic. To rank higher, some have even gone to the Central State border to catch fugitives...

It’s normal to not find them for a while.

Yu Hongyin shook her head, "Originally, I thought the same, until two disciples from the Netherworld Sect also went missing..."

She took out a Spirit Talisman from her sleeve, and said, "The beacon of the Netherworld Sect can cover a thousand miles and can track real-time positions, but now it can’t sense any aura at all."

"There are only two possibilities."

"Either they’ve violated the sect’s prohibitions and left the Capital City, traveling miles overnight, or something has happened to them..."

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo frowned even more.

"You mean someone is secretly targeting the sects?"

"That’s just my guess, but the possibility is high."

Yu Hongyin said helplessly, "If this is true, then it’s clearly beyond the capabilities of the Six Gates, so I can only come to you."

Chen Mo consecutively exterminated two Heavenly Demons and repeatedly solved major cases; in terms of solving cases, no one in Tiandu City could compare to him.

"When did this happen?" Chen Mo asked.

"Four days ago," Yu Hongyin replied, "Initially, it was two missing martial artists from the Kuixing Sect. No one took it seriously, thinking they were simply lost in the Imperial Music Bureau, but now the number has increased..."

Chen Mo rubbed the cat’s belly, looking thoughtful.

Although Yu Hongyin is unreliable, she wouldn’t joke about such things.

Moreover, given their strained relationship, the fact that she came to find him means the issue is indeed serious.

Just then, a line of prompt text flashed before his eyes:

[Trigger Special Event: Capture the True Culprit!]

?

Chen Mo was slightly stunned.

The last time he received a system task was on the Mountain of Blades and Tomb of Swords, and he was a bit unprepared.

"Capture the True Culprit..."

"Which means these sect disciples were indeed murdered, and they might already be dead..."

Seeing him silent, Yu Hongyin was somewhat disappointed and said softly, "Fine, if you won’t handle it, I’ll find out myself..."

Before she could finish, Chen Mo casually tossed the cat aside and stood up, saying, "Who said I won’t handle it? I will definitely take care of this! Let’s start investigating from your Netherworld Sect. Where was their last location before they disappeared?"

Yu Hongyin blinked her clear-cut eyes and came to her senses, saying, "In Cuiyan Street in the southern part of the city."

"Alright, sooner rather than later, let’s set off now," Chen Mo said immediately.

?

Yu Hongyin was still somewhat flustered.

Actually, she didn’t have high expectations when she came this time.

After all, Chen Mo is a court military officer; what do the lives of sect disciples have to do with him? He has no need to meddle... but unexpectedly, he seemed more concerned than herself, even appearing anxious.

"Meow~"

The cat tugged at Chen Mo’s pant leg, its oddly colored eyes looking at him pitifully.

As if it was complaining that he had just returned but was leaving again, giving off a strange sense of an empty nest old cat.

Chen Mo hesitated a moment, grabbed its neck, and placed it on his shoulder, "Alright, I’ll take you out for a walk, but you must behave and don’t run around, or you’ll be grounded for a month..."

"Woo!"

The cat extended its soft pink tongue, excitedly licking his face.

"Stop it, you’re getting my face all slobbery. Gross."

"Meow~"

"..."

Watching the interaction between the person and the cat, Yu Hongyin’s expression was somewhat peculiar.

What a flirtatious cat!

...

...

Leaving the Government affairs to Li Yuan, Chen Mo and Yu Hongyin left Huai Zhen Fang.

Neither rode horses; instead, their figures leaped across the streets.

Yu Hongyin’s red dress fluttered like a wisp of smoke, her trajectory unpredictable.

Chen Mo, with hands behind his back, walked leisurely; each step crossed several feet, exuding a Grandmaster’s (pretentious) demeanor.

"Shrinking Ground into Inches?"

"Seems a bit different..."

Yu Hongyin, adept in movement techniques, quickly discerned the intricacies.

The so-called Shrinking Ground into Inches involves comprehension of Space Law, akin to short-range traversing through the void.

Whereas Chen Mo’s "Youth Edition" of Shrinking Ground into Inches propels himself forward using the True Yuan’s counterforce.

This approach seems simple and rough, without much technicality; in reality, it consumes a great amount of True Yuan. Even Fourth-Level Warriors couldn’t sustain it for long; only this oddball could manage...

In just Half a Stick of Incense, they crossed several blocks and arrived at Cuiyan Street in the southern part of the city.

This area was crafted in the style of Jiangnan, with white walls, black tiles, small bridges, flowing water, willow trees lining the banks swaying with the wind.

"It’s right here."

Yu Hongyin led Chen Mo into a secluded alley and arrived at a residence.

As soon as they pushed the door open, a young maid hurriedly greeted them.

"Saintess, you have returned."

Glancing at Chen Mo, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, as she bowed respectfully, "Greetings, Mr. Chen."

Chen Mo recognized this young girl somewhat.

She appeared to be Yu Hongyin’s personal maid, but her true identity was that of a protector from the Netherworld Sect, a Fourth-Level Peak Cultivator with impressive strength.

Back in the Southern Border facing the Blood Demon, she single-handedly pressed Bai Lingchuan down, keeping him from lifting his head. Even swallowing a Blood Burning Pill, he was helpless against her.