I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chapter 1313: Chapter 506: Yu Youhan’s Counterattack! Chen Mo, Let Me Use Your Treasure! (Part 2)

Ling Yishan’s eyebrows slightly furrowed as he raised his eyes to examine Chen Mo.

He felt that the other person seemed shrouded in a thin mist, indistinct and elusive.

"It’s only been a short time since he broke through to Grandmaster, and I can’t even see through him anymore?"

"Just what kind of fortune does this boy have?"

While Ling Yishan was pondering, Ling Ningzhi came over and knelt down beside him, gently rocking the chair, saying, "Besides this, there’s something else I need to tell Grandpa..."

Seeing her guilty demeanor, Ling Yishan frowned, "Speak, what’s happened?"

Ling Ningzhi’s cheeks flushed red, hesitated for a moment, and stammered, "Mr. Chen and I have formally become Dao companions..."

"What did you say?!"

Ling Yishan nearly choked on his saliva, his old face turning blue, "Dao companions?! Does your master know about this?"

Ling Ningzhi nodded, "It was Master who personally held the Dao coupling ceremony for us, and it was witnessed by all sect disciples, pledging to the heavens and completing the ceremony."

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Ling Yishan’s mouth twitched slightly, his expression revealing a few hints of bewilderment.

Over the years, he had interacted quite a bit with Ji Hongxiu, this Daoist Venerable had an eccentric personality, was extremely averse to romantic liaisons, firmly disallowing disciples to step even half a foot over the line.

Although lately there’s been a change in attitude, overlooking the relationship between Ling Ningzhi and Chen Mo, but specifically holding a Dao coupling ceremony for the two was somewhat too absurd.

"I remember the Master of Tianshu Pavilion practices the Forget Love Path, isn’t she afraid that doing this would lead disciples to follow suit, thereby destabilizing the sect’s foundation?"

Ling Yishan was completely baffled.

Chen Mo stepped forward two steps, speaking out, "It indeed happened rather hastily this time, I couldn’t obtain Elder Ling’s consent beforehand, but I and Zhi’er truly wish to love wholeheartedly. Once this Creation Golden Pill is refined, helping Elder Ling restructure your foundation, I will officially pledge and marry Zhi’er with proper ceremonies."

Hearing these words, Ling Yishan felt somewhat complex.

Not only had Chen Mo saved Ling Ningzhi’s life multiple times, but this time, he nearly sacrificed his own life to help gather the Immortal Materials, deep down, he had already acknowledged him.

Now that the two are mutually fond and have attained approval from their sect, he certainly wouldn’t oppose, but seeing his little cotton coat being taken away by someone else, he would feel somewhat of a sense of loss.

"Now that Zhi’er has found her destiny, the old man’s wish is fulfilled."

Ling Yishan shook his head, deciding not to dwell on it, his cloudy and blurry eyes gazing at Chen Mo with a stern tone, "I can see that, although you’re fond of women, you do not indulge rashly and know how to protect your lady, but I must say... besides me, Zhi’er has no one else in this world, you are the only person she cares about, do not disappoint her sincere affection."

"Grandpa..."

Ling Ningzhi’s eyes began to turn red.

Chen Mo felt something wasn’t quite right, as if it was a farewell, slowly saying, "I will surely take good care of Zhi’er, but Elder Ling, do not lose hope either, despite the high difficulty in refining the Creation Golden Pill, there is still a chance, I have already..."

"Enough, no need to discuss this," Ling Yishan waved his hand, interrupting, "Speaking of which, lately the atmosphere in the Capital City has been extremely peculiar, various rumors are rampant, and many prominent ministers have been ensnared, you should be cautious as well."

Rumors?

Chen Mo’s eyes flickered, nodding, "Thank you, Elder Ling, for the advice, I will remain aware."

Whew—

At this moment, a sudden gust of wind arose.

The void shattered, and two figures suddenly emerged.

Yu Youhan descended with his hands clasped behind his back, his robe fluttering as he slowly landed into the courtyard.

Moments later, Ji Hongxiu’s figure appeared, externally seeming unharmed, but her steps were slightly unstable, with messy hair, starkly contrasting the carefree demeanor of Consort Yu.

Clearly, the outcome had been decided.

"Do you yield?" Yu Youhan said in a calm tone.

"I don’t yield!" Ji Hongxiu stiffened her neck, gnashing her teeth, "Thirty years in the East, thirty years in the West, named Yu, don’t be so pleased with yourself too soon, once I... once I further cultivate with Chen Mo, I’ll eventually stomp you beneath my feet!"

Normally, she wouldn’t become so unraveled.

But facing Yu Youhan, this formidable rival, she always harbored a simmering grudge, expecting to at least draw even this time, yet ended up being crushed by the opponent...

The stronger her skills grew, the more she realized this woman was profoundly unfathomable.

Like the bright moon suspended at the horizon, seemingly within grasp, yet unclear how many thousand miles apart!

Yu Youhan sneered, disdainfully, "I thought you had made great progress, only to rely on a man? Moreover, why couldn’t I cultivate with Chen Mo if you can?"

"Your advancements won’t deter mine either, whether it be thirty years or three hundred, you still won’t surpass me."

"You don’t understand such a simple principle. Could it be that I hit you too hard earlier and broke your brain?"

"..."

Ji Hongxiu’s cheeks flushed red, yet she didn’t know how to retort.

Yu Youhan glanced at Chen Mo and said, "Why are you still standing there? Come back with me to cultivate. You need to catch up on everything you’ve missed in the past few days!"

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Before Chen Mo could react, Yu Youhan took him away, leaving Ji Hongxiu standing alone in place.

Ling Yishan blinked cautiously and asked, "Daoist Venerable, are you alright?"

"Very well! You’d better take care of yourself first!" Ji Hongxiu said with a frosty expression, flipping her sleeve, and turned to walk towards the hall, "I will take a rest first. Remember to find a quiet place; we can start preparing for alchemy in the next few days!"

"Yes." Ling Ningzhi nodded in response.

After everyone else left, Ling Yishan grabbed Ling Ningzhi’s sleeve and whispered, "Earlier, what did the Daoist Venerable and the Imperial Consort mean by ’cultivation’? Does Chen Mo have some treasure that can help the Ultimate Venerable enhance their cultivation?"

"May... maybe..."

Ling Ningzhi lowered her head, her cheeks hot.

Chen Mo indeed has a great treasure, not only helping her break through boundaries but also transforming her master... Yet when it starts causing trouble, it’s truly torturous...

Ling Yishan pinched his chin, pondering silently.

He knew Chen Mo possessed Dragon Qi, but it could only be used to avoid costs, not directly enhance strength.

Unless the Daoist Venerable and Consort Yu found some way to extract the Dragon Qi and integrate it into Dao Power... That would explain why both were so intent on Chen Mo!

Ling Yishan understood the connection, stayed silent for a long time, then slowly said, "Zhi’er, your grandfather has never asked you for anything in his life..."

Ling Ningzhi was taken aback and said, "What are you saying, grandfather? Feel free to ask anything."

"Assuming, just assuming, the Daoist Venerable can really refine a Golden Core to rebuild my Dao Foundation, can you ask Chen Mo to lend me his treasure too?" Ling Yishan took a deep breath, and said earnestly, "In my lifetime, I want to see what lies beyond the Ultimate Venerable!"

"Ah?" Ling Ningzhi’s eyes widened, stammering, "That... doesn’t seem appropriate!"

Ling Yishan furrowed his white brows, sighed, shook his head, and said, "Not even willing to lend it, how stingy, forget it, take it as if I’ve never asked. A grown daughter can’t be kept, ah..."

Ling Ningzhi: "..."

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Imperial Palace.

The imperial court meeting had just concluded, and the Empress then summoned several important ministers for a secret meeting in Zhao Hua Palace, which only dispersed by noon.

Since the earthquake in the Eastern Royal Palace, the atmosphere in the court had become increasingly strange. Ordinarily, such an event would require the Emperor and the Crown Prince to step up immediately to stabilize the court and personally hold a suburban sacrifice to pray for blessings.

The problem is, to this day, neither has appeared, not even issuing a single edict!

Although the Empress has been trying hard to maintain stability, she cannot stop the rumors from spreading and becoming more intense. The current situation could be described as panic among the people!

"Sigh..."

The Empress leaned against the Phoenix Throne, her slender fingers rubbed her brow, showing exhaustion.

She was now racing against time, needing to find Wu Lie and completely resolve this matter before the situation gets out of control, or it would be a big problem!

But at this critical moment, Chen Mo and Yu Youhan are nowhere to be found...

"Those two are really unreliable!"

Knock, knock, knock—

At this moment, the palace door was knocked.

Sun Senior Palace Lady walked in quickly and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, there’s news about Mr. Chen."

The Empress, hearing this, was invigorated, lifting her head, "Speak."

Sun Senior Palace Lady hesitated for a moment, then said in a low voice, "There’s good news and bad news. Which would you like to hear first?"

"At a time like this, are you still playing games..." The Empress frowned, "Then tell me the bad news first."

Sun Senior Palace Lady shook her head, "Better to hear the good news first; otherwise, I’m afraid you won’t be able to take it."

Empress: ?