I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon-Chapter 871 - 325: Setting Ink to Paper! Director Xu’s Resolve! (Part 2)

Chapter 871: Chapter 325: Setting Ink to Paper! Director Xu’s Resolve! (Part 2)

"I’m warning you, don’t mess around..." Her voice was as soft as a mosquito’s buzz, sounding quite unsure.

"Who exactly is messing around here? Do you not remember all the things you’ve done?" Chen Mo shook his head and said, "Only the Director can set fires, but households can’t light lamps?"

Recalling the last time when he was in front of Lin Jingzhu, grinding ink and writing, Xu Qingyi’s forehead was about to dive into her chest, wishing she could find a hole to crawl into.

"Wasn’t that because of that Miss Lin’s provocation?"

"It was a moment of impulse, can’t really count..."

Chen Mo knew Director Xu always had inconsistency between her words and heart; her little mouth was tougher than a duck’s, and she wouldn’t admit anything without some persuasion.

After a short contemplation, he sighed and helplessly said, "Well, forced melons are not sweet; I don’t like forcing others... Moreover, Lin Catcher is still outside waiting for me, so I’ll take my leave first."

Saying so, he was about to push the door to leave.

Meanwhile, he silently counted in his heart: "Three, two..."

"Stop!"

Xu Qingyi quickly stepped forward, spreading her arms to block the door.

A hint of a smile flashed in Chen Mo’s eyes, and he feigned confusion, "Director Xu, what is the meaning of this?"

"Don’t leave..." She turned her forehead aside and mumbled softly.

"What did you say?" Chen Mo pretended not to hear clearly.

"I said, you’re not allowed to go look for her."

Xu Qingyi’s face was like a ripe apple, her teeth biting her lip, "You just stay here, you can’t go anywhere."

"But didn’t you say you don’t want me to mess around?" Chen Mo blinked his eyes.

"And I’ve told you not to take advantage of me, yet when have you ever listened?" Xu Qingyi endured embarrassment, stubbornly staring at him, "You’ve obviously tasted it already, why say the melon isn’t sweet?"

?

Chen Mo didn’t expect her to be so straightforward, his expression froze for a moment, then he couldn’t help but laugh.

"Pfft..."

Xu Qingyi puffed her cheeks angrily, "Why are you laughing? Am I funny?"

"Not funny, but cute."

Chen Mo reached out to stroke her hair, smilingly said, "I misspoke earlier, Director Xu is indeed very sweet."

"Stop using these words to trick me." Xu Qingyi’s face reddened further, she snorted coldly, "You’ve already helped Miss Lin detox yesterday, so she can wait."

"Besides, you promised me an update which hasn’t been fulfilled for a long time, you can’t leave without writing five Chapters today."

"..."

Seems like a shut-in scenario!

Chen Mo didn’t actually arrange to meet Lin Jingzhu, and writing five Chapters wouldn’t take too long, but with his personality of not chasing rabbits without sight of the eagle, naturally, he wouldn’t write for nothing, so while rubbing his chin and pondering, he said:

"Writing is possible, but what’s in it for me? You can’t expect both the horse to run and not let it eat grass, right?"

"I didn’t say you won’t get the grass, why rush? Start running first—"

Xu Qingyi nudged him to the table, spread out the rice paper, picked up the ink stone and ink cake.

The bright sunlight filtered through the window lattice, casting a golden edge on the strands of hair, seen against the light, the fine hair on her fair skin was distinctly visible, even adorable, with graceful hands grinding ink, like a worthy assistant.

"Why are you staring at me like that?" Xu Qingyi was a bit flustered under his gaze.

Chen Mo explained seriously, "Director Xu will definitely be a good wife, whoever marries you is truly fortunate."

Xu Qingyi felt her heart flutter like a kicking deer, she blushed and said, "I’m following the Empress for life, no need to marry anyone."

"It’s okay, you both can stay together when the time comes."

"Hmm? What did you say?"

"Ahem, nothing really..."

Xu Qingyi was dizzy from the phrase "good wife," so she didn’t think much more.

After a while, she regained her composure and asked, "By the way, I wanted to ask, what happened these days? I heard you not only killed Chu Heng but also reached the Third Grade?"

Chen Mo shook his head and replied, "Breaking through the Third Grade is true, but Chu Heng wasn’t killed by me, he died at the hands of the Demon Lord."

"Demon Lord?" Xu Qingyi paused her grinding motion.

Since the matter involved the Imperial Family’s prestige, it’s kept confidential, and apart from the Empress, no more than five people know the details, so she’s naturally unaware of the specifics.

Chen Mo briefly recounted what happened.

Hearing the Demon Lord’s arrival through Chu Heng’s body, almost taking him away, Xu Qingyi felt a tight squeeze in her heart.

Facing the Ultimate Venerable’s fear, ordinary people can hardly comprehend, even a glance from the Empress could frighten her knees weak, let alone the fierce master of the Demon Lord?

If Chen Mo really fell into its hands, the consequences would be unimaginable!

"Fortunately, the Daoist Venerable intervened and resolved the crisis."

"The Demon Lord’s true body was slain by the Empress, so there’s no more worry."

Saying this, Chen Mo thought of Ji Lianxing.

Although he didn’t think highly of this woman, he had to admit, she was indeed a great help this time.

She not only found Chu Heng’s location, executed Duan Zhongmou, knowing the great disparity between them and the Demon Lord, still dared to counter it...

"I asked her to assist at the Demon Suppression Department, not sure if she’s met that Monk Huineng?"

"Hmm, when leaving the palace, let’s check the Imperial Music Bureau first."

Chen Mo pondered silently.

At this moment, Xu Qingyi said, "Wait a minute, so you’re really a Grandmaster now?"

"That’s right, I was stuck at Fourth-Level Peak for a while, happened to have some insights this time, just went with the flow and broke through." Chen Mo said casually.

Seeing his indifferent look, Xu Qingyi was speechless.

If she remembered correctly, he broke through the Fourth Rank at the Southern Border, wasn’t it just about two months ago?

Normally, one should be still at the Early Fourth Grade, yet Chen Mo had already achieved mastery, can that really be called stuck for a while?