I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon novel Chapter 771

Chapter 771: Chapter 288: The More Yu Youhan Opposes, the More It Proves I’m Right! (Part 3)

"I’m innocent!" Chen Mo grinned and said, "I really don’t know the Lv Family well, who knows what craziness they’re up to?"

"Still daring to lie..."

He Yuzhi started twisting counterclockwise again.

Chen Zhuo remained relatively calm, pondering with his chin in hand, "I also find this matter a bit peculiar. Even if that Miss from the Lv Family is interested in Chen Mo, she shouldn’t dare to compete with the Princess for a man, right?"

He Yuzhi paused upon hearing this, "That does make some sense."

Chen Zhuo suggested, "How about we first take a look at what she sent, there might be something fishy."

Under their sharp gaze, Chen Mo obediently opened the wooden box.

"What’s this?"

Upon seeing the item inside, He Yuzhi looked puzzled; even with her sharp eyesight, she couldn’t recognize it at all.

Yet Chen Mo was stunned, his face showing a hint of confusion and shock.

It was a rhombus-shaped golden leaf about an inch big, lying quietly on red silk cloth, with a material resembling glass, reflecting dazzling light under the sunlight.

Upon closer inspection, it bore intricate patterns like spreading roots, with a faint sense of mysteriousness.

Others might not recognize it, but it was very familiar to him as he had seen it personally at Changning Pavilion...

It was precisely the dragon scale from Chu Yanli!

"Indeed, the Princess sent her, but why gift me a scale?"

Chen Mo hesitated slightly and reached out to pick up the scale.

At the instant his fingers touched it, a sense of blood-connection arose, and he instantly knew the purpose of this dragon scale.

"This scale carries part of the power of the Heavenly Decree Seal, usable to trigger Dragon Qi, strengthen oneself, and substantially boost strength in a short time, definitely considered a protective magical treasure."

Moreover,

more importantly, this was his first real contact with the "usage" of Dragon Qi, which was undeniably significant.

Why would Chu Yanli gift him such a precious item, and furthermore through Lu Shuangge anonymously, which totally contrasts her usual behavior...

"Something feels off about this whole thing."

Chen Mo was baffled.

But he didn’t dwell on it too much; unable to figure it out, he simply tossed the scale into the Heavenly Profound Ring.

Under the Emperor’s domain, the chances of needing this thing were probably rare, besides, with the Empress holding the fort, he’s not afraid of any sneaky tricks from Chu Yanli.

"Mo’er, do you know what this thing is for?" He Yuzhi asked curiously.

"Should be just a token to express goodwill," Chen Mo shrugged.

"Really?" He Yuzhi seemed to doubt, crossing her arms, "Let’s set this matter aside for now. First, tell me, how did you end up entangled with the Princess?"

With an innocent face, Chen Mo replied, "We’ve only met a few times in total, then she suggested I become her concubine and even tried to forcibly take me, so I resolutely refused..."

"But there has to be a reason, right? Princess Xuanhuang, noble of high birth, yet she favors you, what does she see in you?"

"Maybe she’s just simply hungry, but it’s not my fault that I’m good-looking..."

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