I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon novel Chapter 89

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.]

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