I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon novel Chapter 952

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Ling Ningzhi was startled by the unexpected shout.

Turning her head, she saw a black-clad assistant officer glaring at her with exasperation.

Even though he wore a bamboo hat and face armor, she could still feel the resentful gaze.

"Uh..."

Ye Zi'e was momentarily baffled.

The Empress hasn't even spoken, and you're an assistant officer making a fuss here?

As a subordinate, telling your superior to shut up? Didn't wake up properly this morning, can't tell the difference between high and low ranks?

Li Yuan noticed the odd looks from the people around and realized her faux pas, her face flushed red, stammering: "So-sorry, I'm just worried about the timing getting late, afraid of missing the schedule, I spoke in a rush, please forgive me, sir."

"..."

Chen Mo, of course, wasn't going to actually punish her, clearing his throat, he said, "Ahem, you're right, we need to arrive in Golden Sun State before dusk today, time is indeed tight, my oversight."

Ling Ningzhi slightly furrowed her brows, feeling that Chen Mo's attitude wasn't quite right.

Carefully examining the assistant officer, there was a moment of realization in her eyes.

So, it's her?

No wonder the atmosphere is so tense...

These two are heading to the Southern Border together, surely they won't be idle, who knows what absurd things they'll do, and just because I made a little joke you can't handle it? Isn't that a bit too petty?

Despite feeling a bit annoyed, Ling Ningzhi didn't want to embarrass Chen Mo in public.

She took a downscaled wooden boat from her sleeve, handed it to him, and said, "Take this flying boat, it will make the journey much easier and less dusty..."

"Alright." Chen Mo nodded and accepted it without putting on airs.

The Qilin Pavilion also has flying boats for long journeys, but neither the speed nor comfort can match Tianshu Pavilion's "Cloud Mist Magic Boat."

This way, not only could they save time for rest and reorganization, but they could also conserve energy and maintain their best condition to handle any dangers or unexpected situations.

"However..."

Ling Ningzhi glanced at Li Yuan, whispering, "You're not allowed to fool around on the flying boat."

"..."

Chen Mo's lips twitched, so Fairy Qingxuan already saw through it?

"Alright then, I won't stop you from your official duties, take care on the road, and I'll await your news," Ling Ningzhi stepped back a bit, playfully said, "Next time we meet, I'll have a surprise for you."

Here we go again?

Chen Mo raised an eyebrow slightly, "Daoist, are you also teasing now? Then I should perhaps take some interest first..."

Reaching out, he wrapped an arm around her waist, pulling her into his embrace, lowering his head, pressed his lips against hers.

At that life-and-death moment, the one who came to the rescue was not some deity, but Mr. Chen of the Sky Scale Guard!

So it's only fitting to build a temple in his honor, with incense offerings lasting for generations!

Yu Hongyin stood not far away, watching the scene, her eyes vacant, lost in thought.

A small flying boat was parked nearby, Qiao Tong leaped down, came to her side, and said, "Holy Daughter, it's getting late, we should set off."

This stay in the Capital City had been too lengthy, with messages from the sect urging them to return promptly.

Today was the final deadline; if they delayed further, presumably, the Sect Leader would come personally to fetch them!

"Yes, I know." Yu Hongyin nodded.

Qiao Tong hesitated slightly, tentatively said, "Holy Daughter, are we really leaving without saying goodbye to Mr. Chen? After all... it might be a while before we return to the Capital City..."

She initially meant to suggest that they might not have another chance to meet again.

After all, as the leading successor of the Netherworld Sect, she couldn't frequently make trips to the Capital City, especially in these turbulent times, where so many direct disciples had perished, and their master wouldn't allow them to take such risks again.

"No need." Yu Hongyin shook her head, "Chen Mo just got promoted to households' commander, busy with work, there's no need to disturb him, besides, we were just casual acquaintances, not even friends, what purpose would it serve to inform him?"

Hearing this, Qiao Tong couldn't help but frown.

"Back at the Southern Border, we risked our lives together, Mr. Chen also sought justice for us, bringing the true killer of the Netherworld Sect disciples to justice, how can we call it a casual encounter?"

"Besides, you two not only bathed together, you also did that thing with Mr. Chen... Uh!"