I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon-Chapter 952 - 355: Empress: The Chen Family Wife, Let the Capable Take the Position! I Demand to Compete for the Post!

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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.

Only after several breaths did he release her.

"Mmm—"

Ling Ningzhi's eyes were misty, her cheeks blushing, her bosom undulating, but beside her, the two "assistant officers" were nearly grinding their teeth to dust.

"Let's go."

Chen Mo infused True Yuan into the wooden sculpture, tossing it skyward, where it expanded into a large flying boat, suspended in mid-air.

After everyone boarded, amidst a ripple of Primordial Qi, the flying boat soared into the sky, transforming into a stream of light heading southward.

Ling Ningzhi raised her head, gazing into the sky until the black dot completely vanished at the horizon, standing still like a statue.

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South Suburb.

The temporary relief station was being dismantled in stages.

With most of the damaged houses in the city repaired, the citizens had gradually moved into their new homes, while many remained, voluntarily assisting the Ministry of Construction with restoring the shrine.

Workers and porters used carts to bring in stones, while carpenters and masons diligently laid bricks and tiles, with women bringing dry food and hot dishes from home, and children running back and forth, serving drinks and wiping sweat for the workers.

The scene was bustling with activity.

The scene of divine rain descending, reviving the dead, was deeply engraved in every heart.

The thoughts of the common people are always simple and genuine; they don't understand what faith is, whoever is good to them, they support, it's that straightforward!

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!"