I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon-Chapter 89 - 72 Favorability Rating Soars! Gu Manzhi’s Defense Crumbles!

Chapter 89: Chapter 72 Favorability Rating Soars! Gu Manzhi’s Defense Crumbles!

"Young Master Chen, about what happened earlier..."

The prostitute wanted to explain, but Chen Mo waved his hand, "It’s none of your concern, you all can leave."

The Imperial Music Bureau was a mix of various people, and situations like this were unavoidable.

Even if he hadn’t come today, with Gu Manzhi present, that man wouldn’t be able to stir up much trouble.

"Yes."

The prostitute sighed in relief, closed the door, and left with the guards.

Yu’er snuggled against Chen Mo, her cheek pressed against his chest, listening to the strong heartbeat, feeling safe and content.

Gu Manzhi said, "That man earlier was Yan Linghu, the son of Yan Peizhi, the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. You injured him severely, which might bring trouble."

Chen Mo understood.

So he was from the Yan Family, no wonder his hostility was so strong.

"Yan Peizhi got scolded by my father in the court, and his son got slashed by me in the Imperial Music Bureau... hmm, makes sense."

"By the way, the Princely Heir’s men came by again the other day," Gu Manzhi said, "They were both inquiring about your whereabouts and instructing Yu’er to sway you into buying her freedom."

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo let out a cold laugh.

They wanted him to take Yu’er back to the Chen Family to better monitor him; it seemed that Heir Chu was getting a bit anxious...

From Jue Mi’s memory, he knew the Demon Clan, Chu Heng, and Zhou Jing’an had signed some kind of contract, possessing a force similar to the Great Dao Law. Regarding all transaction contents, Zhou Jing’an couldn’t write with his hand, speak with his mouth, or reveal them in any form.

This was also why Chu Heng dared to act so brazenly.

"But I don’t need any evidence."

"If they push their luck, I’ll find a chance to get rid of him."

Danger flickered in Chen Mo’s eyes.

A person’s death would lead to the dissolution of their Dao, and only dead people were truly safe... hmm, except for Yu’er.

Watching the girl nestled in his arms, brushing against him, he felt helpless and let her be.

"About the Azure Darkness Seal, it’ll take some time; I’m still working on it," Chen Mo said.

"Hmm."

Gu Manzhi nodded.

Such a precious treasure, she didn’t expect to obtain it easily.

Remembering what Ye Henshui had just said, Gu Manzhi hesitated for a moment and said, "Chen Mo, can I ask you a question?"

"Ask," Chen Mo replied.

"That day, knowing it was a trap, with the potential of being infected with the Heart Devouring Poisonous Insect, leading to a miserable end... why did you still risk coming to see me?" Gu Manzhi’s fingers clenched the hem of her clothes as she asked the question buried in her heart.

Because I had no choice!

As soon as I appeared, I almost disappeared; who the hell could I reason with...

Chen Mo didn’t know how to answer, so he casually replied, "Because you wanted to see me, so I came."

The air was quiet.

Gu Manzhi stared at him in a daze.

The answer, was it really that simple?

Knowing it could lead to utter ruin, just because she wanted to see him, he disregarded everything?

Knowing their positions were as irreconcilable as fire and water, yet he didn’t care about destroying the engagement, like a moth charging into flames...

But what about her?

*Her heart was only filled with calculations, never having considered him even once.*

"Chen Mo, I..."

"Right, this is for you." Chen Mo took out a silver soft armor, placed it on the table, and said, "You’re a Daoist, afraid of close combat. With this, at least it won’t hurt as much when you get hit."

This soft armor was specifically chosen for Gu Manzhi.

One thing is for another; without her providing the Image Stone, things wouldn’t have gone so smoothly later.

Moreover, since the Azure Darkness Seal couldn’t be obtained for now, he had to at least soothe her a bit.

"Because last time you hurt me, so now you give me this?"

Gu Manzhi bit her lip hard, mist accumulating in her eyes.

Finally, she couldn’t hold back, turned her head, and crystal-clear tears slid down her cheek.

Chen Mo was stunned for a moment.

Ah?

She was crying over this?

After giving so many things in the past, his previous self received no reaction, but one piece of soft armor broke her down?

"Why are you like this, I... I don’t want it!" Gu Manzhi’s voice was slightly choked.

"... Fine, if you don’t want it, forget it."

Chen Mo reached out to take back the soft armor, but Gu Manzhi quickly grabbed it, clutching it tightly in her arms.

"Taking back gifts is so rude."

"..."

Chen Mo was speechless.

Suddenly, prompt text flashed before his eyes:

["Gu Manzhi’s" Favorability Rating increased.]

[Current progress: 70/100 (Mutual Affection).]

[Favorability Rating reached threshold, second stage reward unlocked.]

[Obtained special item: Dao Essence Crystal*3.]

[Obtained special item: Divine Speed Stone.]

"..."

Chen Mo was lost in thought.

*Could his favorability rating have increased by dozens of points? Could this be an illusion? His strategy in games was never this quick!*

Unbeknownst to him, this was Gu Manzhi’s long-suppressed emotions exploding all at once.

Realizing her loss of composure, she wiped away her tears, her cheeks slightly reddened, and embraced the soft armor as she rose to leave the room.

Chen Mo shook his head and stopped pondering over it.

*Perhaps his charm was simply too overwhelming.*

"As the god of strategy, I effortlessly handled the Succubus!"

...

After instructing Yu’er to stand guard at the door like a watchful dog, Chen Mo approached the bed and sat cross-legged, a rough stone appearing in his hand.

It was the high-grade Soul Stone obtained from the Heavenly Armory.

With a sudden squeeze, it shattered.

The Soul Stone transformed into particles of light and surged into the center of his brow.

On the attribute panel, behind the "Supreme Heart-Cleansing Mantra" was a new + sign.

"I, Chen Mo, reached this point purely through hard work and sweat, soul stone, add points!"

The "Supreme Heart-Cleansing Mantra" suddenly leaped from entry level (5/500) to mastery (265/500)!

Within the Spirit Platform, the Golden Body Miniature had ancient symbols floating on its surface, and the dazzling brilliance illuminated the Purple Mansion!

At the same time, a profound insight surged within him, elevating his understanding of the cultivation technique to a wholly new level and granting him extraordinary powers over the Divine Soul!

"Soul Suppressing!"

"Using the soul to anchor the body, fearless of external evils!"

"The Divine Soul was now tougher, the soul power purer, and the recovery speed increased several times... Truly worthy of a Heavenly Rank Top Grade Technique!"

*If he were to use the Golden Eyes of Truth on the Empress now, who knew how long he could maintain it?*

Chen Mo mused to himself secretly.

Then he flipped his wrist, producing another stone.

Pure white like jade, surrounded by gusts of gentle wind, it trembled continually in the palm.

"Divine Speed Stone: After use, it could enhance the proficiency level of movement technique martial arts, with a chance of transformation."

"Didn’t expect a bonus harvest."

"I, Chen Mo, reached this point... add points!"

"Wind and Thunder Release" upgraded from small success (35/100) to mastery (100/100)!

Proficiency instantly maximized!

Immediately, prompt text emerged:

"’Wind and Thunder Release’ transformed into ’Wind and Thunder Invocation,’ proficiency level inherited."

Chen Mo felt his body lighten a bit, a desire to ’fly’ around surged in him.

"Comfortable~"

He had three Spiritual Essence Crystals left, but for now, he wasn’t planning to use them, saving them for unforeseen needs.

At this moment, the night deepened, and curfew had already commenced.

Chen Mo dismissed returning to the mansion, pinching a spell, he started cultivating the "Supreme Heart-Cleansing Mantra."

Yu’er squatted at the door, peering in, feeling her master appeared different from before, with a transcendental aura of detached elegance.

Unable to resist, she drew near Chen Mo, sitting cross-legged, and tried to mimic him.

With the operation of the cultivation technique, strands of particle light were drawn by Chen Mo, continuously entering the Purple Mansion.

Among them, a trace was inhaled by Yu’er, appearing nurtured, her complexion becoming strikingly vivid.

...

Next door.

Gu Manzhi undressed before the full-length copper mirror.

Once the silver soft armor was donned, it automatically adjusted to her shape, fitting perfectly.

Her waist was delicate, her bust rounded and prominent, the stark contrast between her fair skin and cold armor created a visual shock, adding to her allure.

She gazed at herself in the mirror, with blushing cheeks, murmured to herself:

"Master, not all the men in this world are as you said."

...

The next morning.

Chen Mo awoke from the intense heat.

He opened his eyes, startled.

There lay Gu Manzhi nestled in his arms, her snow-white legs tucked around his waist, with a glimpse of pale pink belly band visible under her disheveled gauze dress, its alluring curve subtly revealed.

Looking further down, her flat, firm belly exquisitely resembling the new willow branches of spring.

The natural morning restlessness already stirred his Qi-Blood, and this scene almost drove him out of control.

Gu Manzhi’s eyelashes fluttered, her eyes slowly opened.

Where their eyes met.

Though she was bashful, she showed no sign of avoidance.

Her rouge blushing charmingly, hazel eyes softly enticing, tender pink lips parted slightly:

"Lord, are you awake?"

At this moment, just as at any other.

Though the words were the same, the relationship between them had fundamentally changed.

"Mm, I’m awake."