I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon novel Chapter 36

Chapter 36: Chapter 32: The Empress's Tactics! The Empress Smells Good... (Combined 2-in-1 Chapter)_3

Eunuch Jin nodded satisfactorily; it seemed as if he remembered something and asked, "By the way, I heard that General Chen is particularly skilled with the blade and has reached a lofty level of mastery in the Sword Way?"

Chen Mo shook his head and said, "It is merely superficial understanding, not worth mentioning. Eunuch Jin jests."

"General mustn't be so modest. Being able to slay the Tenth Heavenly Demon at the realm of a Sixth-Rank, your Sword Technique must surely have reached the Transformation Realm."

"I do have a little trinket that would be very suitable for General Chen..."

Eunuch Jin stretched out his right hand as if grasping something in the air.

As his palm slowly moved, there was the sudden sound of ringing metal, and inch by inch, the edge of a blade materialized out of thin air!

The blade was straight, narrow, and elongated, its body emerald green as if cast from jade, with cracked ice patterns on the spine, from which one could feel a bone-chilling cold from even a great distance!

A fine blade!

Chen Mo's eyes shone with amazement, recognizing the extraordinary nature of the item at a single glance.

"This blade is called Shattered Jade. It serves no use for me, so I gift it to General Chen."

Eunuch Jin handed over the long blade to Chen Mo.

Hearing the name, Chen Mo's pupils suddenly constricted!

"This is too precious; I cannot accept it..."

Eunuch Jin smiled inscrutably as if hinting at something. "A treasured blade should belong to a worthy master; just as fine birds choose to perch on fine trees, it seems to me that this blade is perfectly matched with General Chen. Please, do not refuse it."

"I have some trivial matters to attend to in the palace and cannot stay long."

"Please, all of you, stay."

Having said that, without waiting for Chen Mo's refusal, he left the blade behind and departed.

The courtyard regained its tranquility.

"Even though there is merit in slaying the Heavenly Demon, is there really a need for such a grand display—having the Chief Steward of the Imperial Household personally deliver the decree?"

"It seems like a generous reward, but in reality, it is rather meaningless. The Empress is indeed adept at drawing pies in the sky."

Chen Mo's eyes were cold.

The position of a Hundred Household Officer was merely a title, without any actual power.

The Flying Phoenix Order merely allowed entry to the Imperial Palace, meaningless to him.

As for the Broken Jade Blade...

The name itself said it all!

"The Empress is clearly trying to exploit the situation, obviously intending to sow discord."

"If this matter reaches the Empress's ears, it will inevitably breed suspicion. The seeds of doubt have been planted; they will take root and sprout someday, possibly even affecting the entire Chen Family..."

"And yet it cannot be refused; this is a blatant scheme in plain sight."

Chen Zhuo's expression was somber.

Chen Mo's foundations were still shallow, not yet enjoying the trust of the Empress. It seems the road ahead will be difficult.

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