I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chapter 1283 - 492: "Your Majesty the Empress, Are You Willing to Become My Slave?" (Part 2)

"If Wu Lie is not removed, he will always be a concern."

"I hope Her Majesty the Empress can gain something this time..."

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Xuanqing Pool.

The large bath was shrouded in steam, and amidst the mist, a stunningly beautiful figure could be vaguely seen.

The Empress shed her palace gown, stepped into the pool with her long legs, and slowly submerged her body into the warm water. Her mood gradually calmed down, though there was a hint of guilt between her brows.

She always felt somewhat indebted to Chen Mo.

Reflecting carefully, the various dangers Chen Mo had faced during this time were either resolved by his strong fortune or by the help of Yu Youhan and the Daoist Venerable. As the Empress, she hardly managed to assist him.

Not only that, but she also misjudged the situation, underestimating Wu Lie’s determination to "rebirth", to the extent that she didn’t even know the palace had been dug through underneath!

If it weren’t for the absence of earth veins under her daily residence, where digging would create too much noise to disguise, she too might be living under Wu Lie’s surveillance!

Every time she thought about it, a chill ran down her spine.

Ultimately, this all stemmed from a lack of strength.

As the reigning Holy Empress, seemingly with immense power, she was, in reality, only a stand-in for Imperial Power. Despite cultivating her own faction over the years, it was still insufficient to shake Wu Lie’s position.

Moreover, she had no cultivation of her own and could become a liability in crucial moments...

The incident in the tunnel was a case in point.

"I can’t rely entirely on the Heavenly Shining Seal; I must find a way to enhance my strength. Without becoming extremely powerful, at least I mustn’t become the little thief’s vulnerability."

She secretly pondered.

Without a foundation, the progress would be too slow if she cultivated step-by-step, so she could only seek a "shortcut".

Today, while "opening the dark origin" with Chen Mo, she distinctly felt a flow of Qi gently moving through her meridians. If they continued dual cultivation, she believed it wouldn’t be long before she reached entry-level!

It’s not comparable to those Grandmasters or Ultimate Venerables, of course, but it’s a decent start!

"Though it’s a strange and embarrassing sensation, I’m willing to endure whatever it takes to become stronger!"

"Come on, Jiang Yuchan, you can do it!"

The Empress whispered to herself, cheered herself up with a raised pink fist.

Squeak—

At that moment, there was a soft noise at the door.

"Who?"

The Empress turned her head, but found no one, frowning, "Little thief, is that you?"

The bathroom was silent, with no sound at all.

The Empress’s expression grew tense again, the shadows from the tunnels had not completely faded, and she always felt like someone was watching her...

Suddenly, she sensed something and lowered her head slowly, only to see ripples spreading across the water surface, indicating it wasn’t her imagination, someone was indeed in the pool!

Splash—

Just as she was about to activate the Heavenly Shining Seal, a pair of large hands suddenly wrapped around her waist, and her body was instantly lightened, falling into a firm embrace.

Soon, a familiar voice came by her ear, "Your Highness, it’s me."

Her tense nerves finally relaxed. She turned around to see Chen Mo’s grinning face and pinched him with annoyance, "Why didn’t you respond sooner? You nearly scared me to death! My heart almost jumped out!"

Chen Mo nonchalantly said, "I came to check your heart rate... Mm, it’s indeed quite fast."

...

Her body trembled slightly, made a symbolic struggle, and then let him do as he wished.

At that moment, their bodies were pressed together, able to feel every inch of skin, even making the water feel hotter.

Leaning against Chen Mo, her fingers drew circles on his chest. "Little thief..."

Chen Mo asked, "What’s wrong?"

The Empress bit her lip lightly, sighing, "Am I really useless?"

Chen Mo frowned slightly, puzzled, "Why do you say that, Your Highness?"

"I said I’d protect you, but the truth is you’ve been protecting me. And, if it weren’t for being close with me, Wu Lie might not have targeted you, and you wouldn’t be in such danger." The Empress bowed her head, filled with self-blame.

Chen Mo found it both infuriating and amusing, pinching her soft cheek, he said, "What are you always thinking about? It was inevitable Wu Lie would come after me, it has nothing to do with you."

"Besides..."

"If you hadn’t promoted me from a small commander to the head of a thousand households, Wu Lie wouldn’t even have needed to act; I would have already been toyed to death by Chu Heng!"

Chen Mo knew clearly.

When he killed the shape-shifting flood dragon in Linglan County and absorbed the first wisp of Dragon Qi, the outcome was already decided, and the conflict between him and Wu Lie was unavoidable, just a matter of time.

Though the Empress didn’t have the overwhelming power like Her Majesty the Consort, she protected him in her own way.

Not to mention, in full view of everyone, he beheaded his superior Jian Yinsan, which could easily have been deemed a capital crime!

Then there were the conflicts with the Six Ministers, barging into Prince Yu Mansion to capture someone...

The troubles were countless, but every time, the Empress stood her ground and insisted on protecting him!

He would never forget this kind of affection.

"But..."

The Empress was about to say more, but Chen Mo interrupted her, solemnly saying, "Without Your Highness, I wouldn’t have come this far. Even though your power isn’t overwhelming, you’re my strongest support, so please don’t say such things again."

"Little thief..."

The Empress’s face flushed red, realizing how important she was in his heart?

Chen Mo shrugged, continuing, "Besides, I shamelessly pursued you, so no blame should fall on Your Highness."

"Hmph, at least you know that." The Empress planted her hands on her hips, huffing, "Back then, you were so forward with me, I almost wanted to have you castrated in the Castration Room several times!"

Chen Mo asked, "And now?"

"You’re asking the obvious." She playfully rolled her eyes, leaning into his ear, her breath like orchids, "Now I like being teased by you, I’d love if you teased me every day."

As soon as she finished, her lips were captured.

Under Chen Mo’s aggressive advance, the Empress quickly became limp in his arms, her entire being melting like pliant silk, raising her head, allowing him to take whatever he wanted.

After a long while, they finally separated.

"Hoo—"

The Empress’s soft bosom rose and fell, her breathing slightly rushed.

Her snow-white arms wrapped around Chen Mo’s neck, her cheeks tinged with a delicate blush, her eyes misted as she murmured, "Little thief, I really like you."

"I do too, I love Chan’er the most." Chen Mo said sincerely.

Hearing the nickname, her body softened even more, gently nibbling on his earlobe, she whispered, "I want to cultivate with you again..."

"Cultivate?" Chen Mo didn’t immediately understand.

The Empress, with great effort to suppress her shyness, said, "Like earlier today..."

Chen Mo raised an eyebrow slightly, saying, "You’re sure, Your Highness? I’m willing, but I’m worried your body might not be able to handle it."

After all, they had been at it for several hours, and Her Majesty nearly became dehydrated.

"I-I can!"

The Empress mustered up her courage, but quickly faltered under his teasing gaze, pouting, "I just want to boost my strength, without being a burden to you..."

Hearing this, Chen Mo paused, then fell into deep thought.

He was also thinking about this issue. Wu Lie had been cornered; anything could happen next, and even the depths of the palace might not be safe. The Empress at least needed the ability to protect herself.

But even with dual cultivation, it couldn’t be achieved overnight. Strength enhancement was an extremely long process.

What method would allow someone to gain power beyond their realm in a short time?

The answer was only one—

That was Dragon Qi!

"Your Highness..."

After a moment of silence, Chen Mo spoke, "Are you willing to become my slave?"

The Empress: [・_・?]