I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chapter 837: Chapter 313: The Empress Takes the Initiative! The Reversed Clock! (Part 2)

Then the matter of dual cultivation should also be put on the agenda, right?

Thinking of this, her heart began to race, almost about to jump out of her chest.

While she was lost in her thoughts, Chen Mo’s hands were already silently climbing up along her smooth calves—

"Hmm?"

Yu Youhan shivered, quickly clamping his hands, and said shyly and angrily, "Where are you touching?"

Chen Mo looked innocent and said, "I just wanted to give the Empress a massage."

Yu Youhan clicked her tongue, "Do you think I don’t know what you’re up to?"

Though she said this, she didn’t push Chen Mo away. After a moment of hesitation, she turned over and lay face down on the bed, humming softly, "If you’re going to massage, do it like this. Remember, don’t touch what you shouldn’t."

"Don’t worry, Empress. I’m known for being honest."

Chen Mo lifted her skirt, revealing a pair of legs straight as jade chopsticks.

He then took out a glass bottle from his storage ring, poured some ointment into his palm, and after rubbing his hands together, a rich floral fragrance spread out.

"What is this?" Yu Youhan, catching the scent, curiously asked.

"This is a specially made oil of mine, using almond oil as a base, mixed with dozens of herbs like angelica, Sichuan lovage, cinnamon twig, rose..."

Chen Mo detailed, placing his hand on her leg. The tight skin gently sank under his fingers, creating shallow dimples. He continued, "It not only relieves fatigue and nourishes the skin but also provides some lubrication."

"What kind of things are you researching all day..."

Yu Youhan’s cheeks flushed, biting her lip.

Whether it was because of the ointment or not, the touch became exceptionally delicate. She could clearly feel the pressure and warmth from his fingertips, making her want to hum uncontrollably from the intense tickle.

Chen Mo progressed step by step, his movements light yet firm.

He even summoned a hint of abnormal fire, using its heat to let the medicine penetrate the skin’s surface. Her fair, plump leg flesh took on a faint rose hue.

Feeling those large hands gradually moving upward, Yu Youhan got a bit nervous, her earlobes burning hot. To divert her attention, she asked, "Did you encounter anything unexpected during your visit to the shrine this time?"

"There were some incidents..."

Chen Mo told the Empress every detail of the experience.

Although Yu Youhan was in the Desolate Domain, she still had some understanding of what was happening in the Capital City. Hearing how the Crown Prince was enveloped in Evil Qi on the altar, she frowned, "So it seems the people and the Imperial Army who died in the explosion were sacrifices, meant to help the Crown Prince get rid of the curse?"

While still massaging, Chen Mo said, "I also thought so at first, but something feels off... Going to such lengths, only to have it end like this? Having gone this far, could they really give up so easily?"

As he spoke, he recalled the judgment from the title.

"The Star Shines Over" and "Tribulation Fire Burns the Palace" have already come true, but what about "Rolling the History, Hiding the Skeletons"? Does it mean anything?

Considering everything that’s happened, that phrase is likely hinting at something.

"In any case, Wu Lie is inextricably linked to this." Yu Youhan squinted, coldly saying, "No wonder Chu Yanli went straight for Qianji Palace after returning from the shrine..."

Chen Mo was stunned, "What? The Princess attacked Qianji Palace?"

"Indeed." Yu Youhan nodded, "According to Qingyi, she cut down the Emperor’s bedroom right in front of thousands of the Imperial Army, and then battled another mysterious master for hours..."

"In the end, it was Eunuch Jin who intervened to mediate between them."

"Such actions are almost treasonous, yet Wu Lie has remained silent. He must be guilty of something."

It was only then that it dawned on Chen Mo.

No wonder Chu Yanli suddenly fainted...

First, she slayed a Grandmaster Realm Great Demon at the shrine, bore the pressure of Jiulong Platform to save the Crown Prince, then returned to the Imperial Palace to fight a Great Power... When they met, she hadn’t even removed her armor, clearly having been searching for traces of him.

After two days and nights without rest, plus the high-intensity use of Dragon Qi, it’s no wonder she was so severely exhausted, worsening her condition.

Thinking of Chu Yanli’s bloodied and tragic figure, Chen Mo’s eyes showed some complexity.

This woman seems not to care about her own body at all...

"By the way, you were probably with Ji Hongxiu last night, right?" Yu Youhan shifted the topic abruptly, asking, "Did she do anything she shouldn’t have?"

?

Chen Mo’s expression stiffened, and he chuckled awkwardly, "Something she shouldn’t have? Empress, what do you mean by...?"

"Playing dumb." Yu Youhan rolled her eyes at him, "I see through her little schemes. Daring to be rash in front of me, can she still be well-behaved privately?"

Chen Mo cleared his throat, "Actually, not much happened. I just helped her suppress the cost, and... ahem, along the way entered a state of Taoist Body."

"Is that all?" Yu Youhan appeared doubtful.

"Of course, doesn’t the Empress trust my character?" Chen Mo said seriously.

"You’re the last person I would trust..."

Yu Youhan mumbled softly, suddenly, her body trembled violently, and she stammered, "W-what are you doing?!"

"Of course, it’s a massage." Chen Mo’s fingers slipped under the thin fabric. "Is Your Majesty satisfied with my technique?"

Yu Youhan’s eyes were misty, her delicate hand gripping the bedding tightly, her voice trembling, "You dog-like lackey, I told you earlier, no messing around... we have to wait until you’re First Grade..."

Chen Mo understood that, with his current Realm, even if he could break through, he couldn’t handle the Empress’s Dao Power.

So he wasn’t in a rush about such things.

However, some other options could be "unlocked" first...

"Your Majesty, I have a proposal..."

He whispered something into Yu Youhan’s ear.

?

Yu Youhan mulled it over for a moment before reacting, her eyes went wide with disbelief, "How could you have such an absurd idea, and how could that be okay?!"

Though her Taoist Body was pure, unstained...

This was just too ridiculous!

No wonder this guy wanted to use medicinal oil, clearly with ill intentions!

Chen Mo’s lips curled slightly as he said, "This way, there won’t be any Dao Power fluctuations, and we can practice Dual Cultivation in advance. Isn’t it a win-win solution?"

"What’s beautiful about it?!" Yu Youhan gritted her teeth, "Besides, who wants to practice with you early... If you dare to think about it again, I’ll chop you up!"

Chen Mo shrank his neck, chuckling awkwardly, "Don’t be mad, Your Majesty, I was just suggesting."

"Hmph!"

Yu Youhan snorted coldly.

Knowing this guy, if she gave an inch, he’d take a mile and would do anything...

But looking at Chen Mo’s embarrassed expression, she felt a bit unwilling to be too harsh. After hesitating for a moment, she asked softly, "Is it really uncomfortable for you?"

Chen Mo shook his head, "Not uncomfortable."

"Be honest."

"A little..."

"..."

Yu Youhan sat up and said, "Go over there and lie down."

"Oh."

Chen Mo obediently lay down on the bed.

Yu Youhan took out a purple ribbon, tied up her loose hair, and then picked up a glass bottle beside her, pouring some medicinal oil into her palm.

Chen Mo looked on in confusion, "What is Your Majesty doing?"

Yu Youhan’s cheeks turned a slight red, and she spoke softly, "Every time you’ve given me a massage, this time I’ll also give you one..."

With that, she slowly leaned down.

?

Chen Mo looked a bit dazed.

He was always the one playing the role of the masseur, but unexpectedly the Empress would take the initiative this time?

"Ah... Your... Your Majesty?!"

"Don’t move..."

...

...

Northern Border, Desolate Domain.

The sky was covered with gray clouds, the light dim, and the air filled with the scent of sulfur.

The originally endless red mountains were severed in the middle, spanning a thousand miles, turned into nothingness, resembling a red dragon cut in two.

A man, as towering as a steel tower, stood on the peak, his red eyes, marked with the character "Yi," gazed downwards, looking extremely solemn.

"To suppress an entire clan with their own strength..."

"Is there truly someone that powerful?"

The air shimmered with ripples, and a translucent, vague figure appeared, a voice drifting into his ear, "How is the situation with the Lord?"

"Not good." The towering man said gravely, "All the avatars have been destroyed, the main consciousness obliterated, this resurrection attempt has utterly failed, it seems we’ll have to request that person to step in again..."

"Sigh..."

A long sigh echoed in the air.