I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chapter 729 - 274: Eavesdropping Storm! Master and Disciple Take Turns as Victims! (Part 3)

But Chen Mo is different. He is blessed with Dragon Qi and favored by the Heavenly Dao, able to dispel all costs!

"Although this Military Dao inheritance is just a trace left by calamity, far from the origin, if it’s him, perhaps it really is possible..."

Ji Hongxiu looked at him with a complex expression.

Calamity combined with Dragon Qi, one hand poison, the other antidote.

If that day truly comes, wouldn’t I be completely at his mercy, unable to resist?

"Chen Mo, if you break through to the First Grade, what’s the thing you most want to do?" Ji Hongxiu pondered for a moment and asked.

"First Grade?"

Although he found the question a bit odd, Chen Mo still answered without hesitation, "Of course, it’s to engage in Dual Cultivation with the Ultimate Venerable!"

?

Ji Hongxiu was taken aback, her pretty face instantly turning crimson.

"Dual... Dual Cultivation?"

"That’s right."

Chen Mo nodded, his mind filled with the promise the Empress once made...

If he reaches First Grade, he should be able to break through the tempered membrane, right?

At this time, there was a light sound of footsteps from outside. Chen Mo sensed slightly and said, "It’s Zhi’er coming. You should have almost recovered. It’s best to go back... If she sees, I’m afraid it will be hard to explain."

Ji Hongxiu snapped back to reality, shaking her head, "No need to trouble yourself."

"Hmm?"

Before Chen Mo could react, the door was already pushed open, and Ling Ningzhi stepped in with one foot.

"Chen..."

Ji Hongxiu raised her hand and lightly waved. She froze in mid-step, like a sculpture, unable to move, blinking anxiously.

"What are you doing?"

Chen Mo’s brows furrowed, about to question, but his mouth was covered by a soft hand.

Ji Hongxiu leaned close to his ear, her eyes shimmering, and whispered, "Shh, I just sealed her acupoint, but her five senses are still intact, so make sure not to make a sound..."

Chen Mo: (O_o)??

...

...

Demon Suppression Department.

A glow flashed across the corridor, and two figures appeared out of nowhere.

Ling Ningzhi was still somewhat dazed, confused, "Was that just my illusion? It felt like my whole body was sealed, unable to move even a finger, yet my body didn’t feel any different..."

Chen Mo’s mouth tugged slightly, "Perhaps too frequent cultivation has caused a disruption of the energy flow, right?"

"Hmm, that might be possible."

Ling Ningzhi gave him an embarrassed glance and whispered, "It’s all your fault. Cultivating once wasn’t enough; you have to exhaust a person completely..."

Chen Mo chuckled awkwardly, without responding.

Fortunately, Ji Hongxiu didn’t do anything too outrageous, just hugged him closely, or he wouldn’t know how to face Ling Ningzhi.

Of course, her actions were still as generous as ever.

He glanced at the system panel:

[Acquired Divine Skill: Mystic Sect’s Heavenly Gang True Skill·Floating Life Dream.]

Though Ji Hongxiu said it was a thank you for helping her suppress the costs, it still gave him a sense of having sold himself...

"But if just a hug can earn a Divine Skill, then selling oneself doesn’t seem so bad."

Chen Mo smacked his lips.

Perhaps, this is the charm of a wealthy woman?

At this moment, the air undulated, and Yuan Junfeng stepped out of nowhere, his voice deep, "Mr. Chen, you’ve arrived."

"Greetings, Counselor Yuan." Chen Mo saluted with folded hands.

"If you came looking for Elder Ling, then it’s unfortunate. Elder Ling is in seclusion at the moment, and it’s uncertain when he will finish," Yuan Junfeng said.

"Seclusion?"

Ling Ningzhi quickly asked, "Is Grandpa alright? Has his old injury relapsed?"

Yuan Junfeng shook his head, "Not at all. Elder Ling seems to be in good spirits lately, just said there’s big news coming, so he’s conserving energy for future needs."

As he spoke, he looked puzzled, not knowing what major event Ling Yishan was referring to, worth such caution.

Ling Ningzhi breathed a sigh of relief, but a trace of worry still hung in her brows.

Ling Yishan’s health has always been her concern.

Chen Mo gave her a reassuring look, knowing there would be plenty of Immortal Materials in the upcoming opportunity, gathering the ingredients for the Creation Golden Pill shouldn’t be too difficult.

"I dare not disturb Elder Ling’s meditation." Chen Mo shook his head, "Director Sun from the Formation Path Department mentioned last time to come and exchange insights into the Formation Path. I’ve had some recent realizations, so I thought to seek guidance."

Yuan Junfeng nodded, "Alright, let me guide you there."

He waved his sleeve, and the scenery before them drastically changed, arriving at the entrance of the Formation Path Department in an instant.

"Mr. Chen, please."

"Thank you, Honorable Counselor."

Looking at the entirely black, naturally formed square building before him, Chen Mo lifted his leg and walked in.

The mirror-like door slid open, and walking inside, even having been here once before, he was still stunned by the sight—

Above, nine layered architraves nested, with bronze lamps suspended at the Yin Yang Fish Eye illuminating the surroundings.

On the walls, thousands of array patterns were etched, with silver spiritual liquid flowing slowly, resembling a vast, endless nebula.

Unlike last time, this time the ground was uneven as if a sand table had been piled with walls, houses, and streets... Chen Mo immediately recognized it was a scaled-down version of Tiandu City!

The layout inside the Imperial Palace was also precisely depicted!

And those nine scarlet Coiled Dragon Pillars, inserted into the ground according to the Nine Palace positions, encircled the entire Capital City.

"This is..."

"The Nine Luminaries Erosion Sun Formation, you should have seen it last time, Mr. Chen."

A somewhat hoarse voice spoke up.

Chen Mo looked over to see an elderly man with crane hair and a child’s complexion walking slowly towards him. It was the Formation Path Department Director, Sun Chongli, whom he met last time.

But compared to his previously spirited appearance, he appeared somewhat weary, as if he hadn’t had a good rest for a long time.

"Director Sun, it’s been a while."

Chen Mo saluted with folded hands.

"No need for formalities," Sun Chongli smiled, "You are the future grandson-in-law of Ling Yishan, all family here, no need for courtesies."

"Uncle Sun!"

She secretly glanced at Chen Mo, saw him not objecting, and a light blush mingled with joy appeared in her eyes.

Chen Mo gazed at the miniature Tiandu City before him, curiously asking, "Director Sun, are you breaking a formation?"

"Indeed," Sun Chongli stroked his graying beard, a gleam of light passing through his eyes, "To be precise, it is to capture the Dragon Vein!"

Chen Mo was taken aback, "Capture the Dragon Vein?"