Chapter 323: Chapter 146: Empress’s Great Collapse Operation! (Happy New Year’s Eve!)
Knock, knock, knock—
The door was knocked, and Ling Ningzhi’s voice came from outside: "Mr. Chen, I have something I want to say to you. Is it convenient to come in now?"
"..."
Chen Mo and Yu Youhan stared at each other wide-eyed.
Yu Youhan clenched her palm, indicating with her eyes that he should quickly send the Daoist nun away.
Chen Mo snapped out of it, and said aloud: "It’s not convenient, I am currently cultivating. If you have something, let’s talk later."
"Alright then."
Ling Ningzhi acknowledged, turned around, and left.
The two of them breathed a sigh of relief.
That was close...
Yu Youhan wriggled a bit and whispered: "Quickly untie me, it’s so uncomfortable..."
"As you command."
Chen Mo lowered his head to look, his eyes momentarily losing focus.
All he saw was the Empress lying on the bed, her white dress spread out like a canvas.
Her dark cloud-like hair, apricot-shaped face, and peach-like cheeks, her flawless countenance was like a person in a painting.
Perhaps because her cultivation was sealed, she appeared less imposing than usual and a bit more vulnerable, an endearing sight.
Yu Youhan, feeling uncomfortable under his gaze, frowned and said: "What are you dazing for?"
"Empress, you are truly beautiful..." Chen Mo said softly.
"..."
Yu Youhan’s cheeks flushed a little, and she snorted: "You dog-like lackey, always saying sweet words to deceive me... Is this how you tricked those girls?"
Chen Mo said earnestly: "My words are sincere; the Empress is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen!"
In terms of appearance alone, perhaps Ling Ningzhi, Ji Hongxiu, and others were not inferior to the Empress.
But that strong aura, strengthened by absolute power, that looked down on all beings, was unmatched by anyone else.
Thinking of this supreme being, standing at the pinnacle of Jiu Zhou, presenting herself in such a submissive manner to him... Chen Mo felt his blood almost boiling.
Yu Youhan bit her lip lightly, her gaze drifting over his face, unsure whether she was angry or resentful.
"Stop talking nonsense, quickly untie me, or it would be a disaster if Ji Hongxiu discovers us."
"Yes."
Hearing this, Chen Mo dared not delay, reaching out to untie the red silk.
At that moment, he was straddling her, sitting on her waist, while the Empress’s hands were bound with the Ink Treasure.
As Chen Mo continued to untangle it, the red silk only tightened, accentuating her alluring figure.
The Empress’s body trembled slightly, fragrant sweat seeping from her forehead, teeth clenched, trying hard to suppress any shameful sounds.
Yet, as wave after wave crashed over her, her supple chest heaved violently, her skin glistening a faint pink, her voice hasty: "Hurry... I can’t hold on much longer..."
Chen Mo was also in a state of torment.
The Empress, in desperation, squeezed him tighter and tighter, feeling like he was about to explode...
At that moment, Ji Hongxiu’s voice suddenly came from outside the door, "Qingxuan, what are you standing here for?"
Ling Ningzhi’s voice responded, "Master, I have something to say to Mr. Chen, so I am waiting here while he practices."
"Tsk, tsk, haven’t separated for long yet can’t wait to see your lover, can you?" Ji Hongxiu teased.
"Master, stop speaking nonsense... I just want to apologize to Mr. Chen for the incident in Linyang County." Ling Ningzhi said shyly.
"And to play with the Ink Treasure?"
"Master!"
"..."
Listening to their conversation, Yu Youhan appeared somewhat anxious.
Unlike Ling Ningzhi, Ji Hongxiu didn’t care much for manners and could rush in at any moment.
Though an isolation array had been set up in advance and Ji Hongxiu couldn’t detect anything unusual, without Primordial Qi as support, it wouldn’t hold for long...
Now that her cultivation was lost, she was no different from an ordinary person. If that crazy woman caught them, the consequences would be unimaginable!
Thinking of this, she couldn’t help feeling a bit regretful. Lost in emotions earlier, she had insisted on pinching the Ink Treasure, putting herself in such a dilemma.
Chen Mo also realized the gravity of the situation, quickening his hands.
"Hmm~"
The tremors from the depths of her soul engulfed Yu Youhan like waves. Her eyes misty with desire, her cheeks flushed, a soft moan escaping from her red lips.
Her consciousness shattered, her whole being like a dandelion dancing in the wind, floating weightlessly through the air.
Chen Mo felt himself reaching his limit when he heard Ji Hongxiu’s voice outside again: "Strange, why is there no energy aura in this room? Are you sure he’s practicing?"
"...Never mind, let’s go in and see for ourselves."
?!
Chen Mo panicked, yanking the red silk apart.
"Ugh!!"
Their bodies trembled simultaneously!
Yu Youhan’s swan-like neck stretched straight, tears brimming in her eyes.
As the red silk fell, her Dao power was restored, and she didn’t even have time to clean up. Raising her hand, she tore open the void and vanished swiftly.
"You dog-like lackey, you almost ruined me..."
Creak—
Just then, the door was pushed open, and Ji Hongxiu in a red robe walked in, with Ling Ningzhi peering in inquisitively from the doorway.
Seeing Chen Mo’s state, the two were stunned.
Ling Ningzhi’s cool face instantly turned red, hurriedly covering her eyes, not daring to look.
Ji Hongxiu, on the other hand, boldly surveyed the scene with curiosity and amusement in her eyes, "Lord Chen, what cultivation technique were you practicing that required taking off your clothes?"
"..."
With calm composure, Chen Mo flicked the Ink Treasure, "This technique is called Dong Xuanzi Yin Yang Thirty-Six Skills, a secret never taught outside the Chen Family."
"Ah, I see."
Ji Hongxiu’s delicate nose twitched, puzzled: "What’s this smell...?"
"It’s my natural fragrance."
"Oh..."
...
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Tiandu City, Imperial Palace.
Inside Zhao Hua Palace, the Empress, in a bright yellow phoenix robe, sat at the Imperial Desk, appearing to be reviewing reports, but her eyes lacked focus, lost in thought.