I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon
Chapter 160 - 103 Bath Time! The Empress’s Secret is Out! (6K)_2

Chapter 160: Chapter 103 Bath Time! The Empress’s Secret is Out! (6K)_2

"Mr. Chen, about yesterday, I have yet to thank you... Thank you for saving my life."

Although she felt extremely embarrassed, if it weren’t for Chen Mo, she probably would have been frozen to death by the Chill Toxin.

"It’s alright."

Chen Mo took out five Fire Talismans from his bosom and handed them to her, saying, "I only have these many on hand. When we return to Tiandu City, I’ll ask the Demon Suppression Department to draw some more, just to be prepared."

Lin Jingzhu took them and couldn’t help but remember last night.

Though these talismans were useful, each could only last two hours, far less comforting and warm compared to Mr. Chen’s embrace, where the warmth was endless...

Chen Mo looked at the steam rising from her head and puzzledly said, "Lin Catcher, you are smoking..."

?!

Lin Jingzhu snapped back to reality and hastily turned to run away, with the smoke trailing behind her in a long line.

"Thank, thank you for the Hand Warmer, Sir!"

"..."

Chen Mo shook his head.

What a human smoke bomb...

Suddenly, the text flashed before his eyes:

["Lin Jingzhu" Favorability Rating increased.]

[Current progress: 30/100 (Regretting Meeting Late).]

[Favorability Rating has reached the threshold, first-stage reward unlocked.]

[Received special item: Dao Essence Crystal.]

?

Chen Mo couldn’t help but fall into thought.

Could it be that I really am a genius at strategizing?

These main characters, why are they all high offense but low defense...

But if the Busty Empress found out that he and Lin Jingzhu slept together, and that he caught Little Grapefruit, she’d probably chop off his little head...

"Pinching butts, not my intention, catching the Grapefruit, also not my intention!"

...

a.m., the sun was shining brightly.

Chen Mo walked downstairs to the front hall.

The members from the Demon Suppression Department were already waiting there and stood up to salute him upon his arrival.

"Mr. Chen."

"Greetings Mr. Chen."

Although they had been waiting for a long time, no one showed the slightest impatience, their eyes filled with awe and admiration.

"We thank Mr. Chen for saving our lives!"

The four members deeply bowed to Chen Mo.

They had already heard of everything that happened from others.

If it weren’t for Chen Mo risking his life to save them, they would have already become nutrients for the Demon Tree, and their gratitude was beyond words.

Chen Mo shook his head, saying, "It was just a little effort, no need to dwell on it."

After all, the biggest beneficiary of this mission was himself...

The members from the Demon Suppression Department were anxious to return to the Capital City to report, so after greeting Chen Mo, they took the injured and left first.

Chen Mo and Lin Jingzhu leisurely had their breakfast.

This time Lin Jingzhu didn’t drink any alcohol, but her cheeks remained rosy, and she kept her gaze afloat, not daring to look at him.

After they had their fill, the two walked out of the inn and bumped right into a Daoist Nun.

Her Moon White Daoist robe was impeccable, her hair combed into a Mixed Element Bun, stepping in Cloud Head Brocade Shoes, moving gracefully with floating sleeves, exuding an ethereal aura.

However, her face was blurry as though shrouded in mist.

Chen Mo couldn’t help but take a few extra glances.

At the same time, the Daoist Nun turned her head to look, making eye contact in mid-air.

?

Chen Mo blinked slightly.

He was wearing the Concealing Ring, usually imperceptible to ordinary people, but this Daoist Nun could sharply capture his gaze.

Hesitating for a moment, he did not use the Golden Eyes of Truth to probe and simply turned to leave.

It’s better to avoid trouble when out and about, in case she turned out to be a formidable figure...

The Daoist Nun watched Chen Mo’s departing figure, tilting her head slightly, seemingly curious.

"He actually noticed me?"

"Despite being a mere Martial Artist, his Divine Sense is unusually strong..."

The Daoist Nun entered the inn and approached the counter, asking softly, "Owner, who were those two who just left?"

The shopkeeper involuntarily replied, "Not very clear, they seem to be Esteemed Officials from Tiandu City."

"Tiandu City, just on the way..."

The Daoist Nun pondered for a moment, placed a piece of broken silver on the counter, "Thank you."

And with that, she turned and left.

A breeze swept through, and the shopkeeper came to his senses, looking puzzled, completely unaware of what had just transpired.

"Eh? Whose silver is this?"

...

...

At the Demon Suppression Department in Tiandu City.

Within a high-walled courtyard, an elderly man in plain clothes reclined in a chair soaking up the sun.

A middle-aged man with a square face sat beside, lifting a steaming teapot from the stove and brewing tea on a small rosewood table.

"Elder Ling, counting the days, Ning Zhi should be back soon, right?"

The middle-aged man handed the teacup respectfully to the elder and spoke.

The elder shook his head, "That girl is too playful, probably has long forgotten this old man... Tsk, His Highness has always disliked the Three Saint Sect, yet she insisted on apprenticing at Tianshu Pavilion, truly giving me trouble."

The middle-aged man laughed, "Tianshu Pavilion has the secret recipe for the Creation Golden Pill, Ning Zhi was also trying to help you..."

At this, he paused, choosing to remain silent.

The elder took a sip from the teacup, casually saying, "One can’t defy fate, I know my own body well."

The middle-aged man did not say more, his expression growing slightly grim.

Suddenly, a screeching sound rang out as a pitch-black falcon swooped from the sky.

"It looks like team three is back."

The middle-aged man waved his hand, and a figure in azure cloth appeared out of thin air.

Li Siya had just arrived at the Demon Suppression Department and hadn’t even caught his breath when he was called over... though he was already accustomed to such situations, he bowed and said, "Greetings Commander, Honorable Counselor."

The middle-aged man asked, "No mishaps, I hope?"

Li Siya reported, "This mission resulted in seven injuries, over twenty demons slain, including two from the Chinese Zodiac Branches and one from the Heavenly Stems."

The middle-aged man frowned slightly, "Heavenly Stems? What level?"

Li Siya answered, "Yi level, confirmed to be the one that appeared recently outside the city."

"Yi level?"

The middle-aged man was taken aback.

Over the years, the highest level that the Demon Suppression Department had hunted was only up to "Xin."