I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chapter 741 - 278: Liu’s Sincerity! Bullying Her Disciple Right in Front of Ji Lianxing!

The jade-like fingers gently poked his cheek, while she muttered softly:

"You look so refined, but when you get ruthless, you’re terrifying. You don’t know how to cherish women at all... You’re a big bad guy, I’ll poke you to death..."

"Between us, who is poking whom?" Chen Mo said with a smile.

"..."

Ye Henshui’s expression stiffened, then her eyes became blank as she groped around, pretending she was sleepwalking, and quietly turned her back to him.

Chen Mo reached out to pull her into his embrace. Her delicate body felt as if it had no bones, as soft and light as cotton candy.

"You dare attack me while I’m asleep? I think you’re asking for trouble."

"I didn’t, I’m not... not asking for trouble..."

Ye Henshui defended weakly.

Seeing Gu Manzhi still asleep nearby, she whispered, "Mr. Chen, stop it, the Holy Daughter is still here."

"Don’t you think that makes it more interesting?" Chen Mo said with a mischievous smile.

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Soon, Ye Henshui understood what he meant by interesting.

By the window, Chen Mo stood tall, while Ye Henshui trembled all over, afraid of being discovered by those outside, so she had to bite hard on the gray robe.

Whenever she felt embarrassed or excited, her snow-white skin would turn a rosy hue, spreading all over, giving a kind of indescribable visual impact.

"Ooooh, Mr. Chen, the Holy Daughter is waking up..."

"I’m already awake."

From behind came Gu Manzhi’s quiet voice.

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...

West City Gate.

Ji Lianxing, draped in a black robe, moved silently through the crowd.

After leaving the Imperial Music Bureau yesterday, she went to a temporary base set up outside the city, where she met with the sect’s steward to exchange information.

The Gu God Sect was completely finished, with only a few minor figures left.

Although Yin Tiankou was still alive, it was said he had lost his physical body, retaining only a tenth of his power, surviving in dark corners, barely even traceable, and the hope of obtaining a Gu Poison Worm from him was even slimmer.

"Now we can only proceed step by step."

"First, slowly establish a base, wait until the ’Gu Scripture’ is fully interpreted, learn the method to craft the Heart Devouring Poisonous Insect, then find a way to control some court officials, using their power to rebuild the sect, there’s still hope for a comeback..."

"As for revenge..."

Ji Lianxing sighed softly.

Whenever she thought of that incomparably powerful woman, a deep sense of helplessness filled her heart.

Unless she could gain the support of the Three Saint Sect, she feared that on her own, revenge would be forever out of reach...

"Chen Mo has a close relationship with Tianshu Pavilion, that might be a breakthrough, but how can I get him to genuinely help me?"

"Or rather, what value can I offer him?"

As Ji Lianxing pondered silently, she seemed to sense something, looking up to see a martial monk, tower-like and clad in white monk robes, brush past her, accompanied by a young monk in gray robes.

"Such a strong scent of incense, are they from Wuwan Temple?"

"At this point in time, what are they doing in Tiandu City?"

Her brows furrowed slightly, feeling it odd but not thinking too much, she veered towards the direction of the Imperial Music Bureau.

Upon reaching The Cloudwater Hall, just as she was habitually about to sneak in through the window, she suddenly froze, looking at the scene in front of her, her whole body stiffening in place.

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"Still, still not done?!"

"Could they have been going on since last night... and in such a place, aren’t they afraid of being seen? Truly shameless!"

Chen Mo had already noticed Ji Lianxing.

All around The Cloudwater Hall, he had set up an array, interconnected and alerting him to every movement, impossible to escape his notice.

The two locked eyes from a distance.

Chen Mo remained indifferent, unmoved.

Ji Lianxing initially forced herself to not give in, but as Ye Henshui babbled nonsense calling for help, she averted her gaze, eventually unable to hold out any longer.

Her cheeks burned as if on fire, casting a resentful glare at Chen Mo before turning and fleeing away.

"That bastard!"

Watching the fleeing figure, a glint of coldness flashed in Chen Mo’s eyes.

"There’s no time to deal with you now... Once Chu Heng is dealt with, I’ll have you kneel and sing surrender sooner or later!"

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...

a.m.

Chen Mo arrived at the Government feeling refreshed, where three familiar figures were already waiting.

Chen Zhuo sipped tea leisurely, looking quite composed, while Yan Peizhi and Xu Lin wore rather unpleasant expressions.

Chu Heng had already been imprisoned, and the Three Departments had initiated an investigation process. Since it involved members of the Imperial Family, it was no small matter and required at least three joint examinations to ensure sufficient evidence before passing judgement.

They didn’t intend to come personally, but no one else was willing to deal with this messy affair, plus they had endorsed the arrest documents, leaving them with no option to evade.

"I see all the ladies and gentlemen are here." Chen Mo walked in through the door, smiling as he spoke.

"Mr. Chen, it’s about time you came. We’ve been waiting for a while."

Xu Lin approached Chen Mo, lowered his voice, and said gravely, "Mr. Chen, do you remember what you promised me before? If acting, then leave no bridges unburned, yet why the delay until now?"

He hadn’t expected the situation to escalate so much.

Chen Mo had almost turned Prince Yu Mansion upside down!

With things already like this, why not go all the way and eliminate Chu Heng under the charge of resisting the law to remove future troubles?

Yet this guy delayed until the Three Departments Joint Examination, bringing the pressure back on them... Now they had thoroughly offended Prince Yu Mansion, and if they failed to convict Chu Heng in the end, the wrath would certainly fall upon them!

Chen Mo chuckled inwardly, using him as a pawn?

At this point, still thinking of escaping—that’s naive...

Chen Mo adjusted his robe, sat in a chair with his legs crossed leisurely, and said, "Mr. Xu, I know you’re anxious, but don’t rush just yet."

Xu Lin: "..."