I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon-Chapter 968 - 360: Three Flowers Gathering at the Top? Empress: I Want to Kill! (3)

The crowd behind them also 'hua la' knelt down, their eyes filled with astonishment and confusion.

A Heavenly Qilin Guard Thousand Households, that's a fifth-grade official from the capital!

How did these two deities suddenly arrive at this godforsaken place?

Even Feng Liu was a bit dazed, thinking that the Female Hundred Households was the leader, but it turned out she was just a follower?

And the young man who chatted with him all the way, with such a kind demeanor, was actually the Thousand Households?!

Chen Mo said lightly, "You can all get up now. Lord Ji, shall we go inside and talk?"

"My lord, please come inside."

Ji Weifeng got up, bowed, and led the group into the hall. After they sat down, he personally poured tea.

Then he came to Chen Mo's side, rubbing his hands awkwardly, "Sir, may I have the courage to take a look at your waist token..."

Earlier it was only flashed in front of him and he couldn't see clearly.

If someone impersonates an imperial official to gain his trust for some unspeakable purpose, it would be a huge trouble.

"Of course."

Chen Mo took out a string of colorful tokens, removed the Qilin Token, and tossed it to the other party.

The waist token of the Sky Scale Guard is not only a symbol of identity but also an "enforcement recorder". If performing official duties, specific information will be synchronously engraved on it, and can be verified at any time through local offices.

Ji Weifeng caught it in a rush and examined it carefully.

The token was indeed real, with the words [Directly Subordinate Heavenly Qilin Guard Northern Town Patrol Department Thousand Households Chen Mo] engraved on the back.

"Directly Subordinate" means "directly under the court", followed by specific official positions and names.

Noticing the name at the end, Ji Weifeng was taken aback, incredulously saying, "You... you are Mr. Chen?!"

Chen Mo curiously asked, "What, you recognize me?"

"Of course I do!" Ji Weifeng's breathing quickened with excitement, "Who in the entire Southern Border doesn't know Mr. Chen? In Linyang County of Nantu State, you saved nearly ten thousand people in the city, sounded the horn for the downfall of the Gu God Sect, and later, in the Ten Thousand Mountains, you killed the Blood Demon, purging this great menace from the Southern Border..."

Talking about this, Ji Weifeng knew it like the back of his hand.

The fervor and reverence in his voice were unmistakable.

Ever since the court sent troops to flatten the Gu God Sect, the entire Southern Border officialdom also experienced a huge reshuffle, from Prefectural Governors to County Magistrates, all were thoroughly investigated.

Those who could securely remain in their positions at least indicated that they were clean.

Chen Mo lifted his teacup, skimmed off the foam, and said, "I am here this time for matters concerning the Gu God Sect."

"Hmm?"

Ji Weifeng was taken aback, "What do you mean by this, my lord?"

"The Gu God Sect's mountain gate was destroyed, but the Sect Hierarch Yin Tiankou managed to escape, and now is regrouping followers, showing signs of resurgence," Chen Mo said with narrowed eyes, "According to reliable information, Fengmu County is one of the main areas of activity for the Gu God Sect. Are you aware of this?"

?!

"Don't joke about this, my lord." Ji Weifeng instinctively shook his head, "Our Fengmu County is just a tiny place, apart from the occasional northern merchant caravan passing through, it's full of familiar faces in the town. If a few Jianghu people come by, the locals would gossip for days, so how could a large group of sect remnants enter the city without me noticing?"

"Is that so? Perhaps you should think carefully again?" Chen Mo scrutinized him with narrowed eyes.

Only then did Ji Weifeng realize, and with a tense expression, said, "Does Mr. Chen suspect I have ties with the Gu God Sect?!"

Chen Mo played with the teacup in his hand, silent.

Unexpectedly, Ji Weifeng immediately unbuttoned his official robe, lifted his underwear, revealing an ugly scar almost running through his chest, and said aloud, "In the past, because of my refusal to collude with those sect disciples, I was assassinated. If not for my large luck avoiding a life-threatening injury, I'd have been six feet under by now!"

"But my wife and children weren't so lucky, my whole family of seven were poisoned!"

Ji Weifeng's eyes turned blood red, gritting his teeth, "This enmity is irreconcilable, how could I join those sect believers?!"

Chen Mo slightly frowned.

From the moment he met Ji Weifeng, he had already activated the divine skill [Floating Life Dream].

Under the influence of soul power, emotions would be this intense, so it could basically be concluded that the other party was not lying.

"Lord Ji, there's been a misunderstanding, I did not mean that."

Chen Mo reassured him, turning his head to Ye Zi'e, and transmitted, "Households Commander Ye, are you sure we haven't come to the wrong place?"

Ye Zi'e frowned and said: "When I captured two Protectors, I searched their bodies and found correspondences, which clearly mentioned 'Fengmu County'. I also personally saw unidentified cultivators appearing in this vicinity."

Chen Mo pondered for a moment, then said aloud, "Lord Ji, has there been any outsider entering the city during this time?"

Ji Weifeng, by now calmed down, realized his previous outburst, hurriedly tidied his clothes, and said, "Speaking of outsiders, there are really not many. Oh, there's a new concubine in the Li family, she's from out of town, reportedly from Jinyang State..."

Chen Mo asked further, "When did this little concubine approximately go to the Li family?"

Ji Weifeng stroked his chin, pondering, "I'm not exactly sure, but it should be in the past couple of months."

Chen Mo and Ye Zi'e exchanged glances, their eyes flickering.

The timing did match...

"Lord Ji, I have an impertinent request."

"Mr. Chen, you're too modest, say it without hesitation."

Chen Mo smiled and said, "How about taking me to a banquet this evening?"

Ji Weifeng: ?

...

...

The banquet wouldn't start until dusk. Throughout the day, Li Yuan led a search thoroughly inside and outside the city, trying to find any clues.

They also discreetly inquired about the reputation of Grandmaster Li.

The reason for watching the Li family was simple.

The Gu God Sect was severely understaffed now and dared not appear rashly. To rise again or help Yin Tiankou reshape his body, they'd need other assistance.

Either from imperial officials or local elites.

Since Ji Weifeng's suspicion has been initially ruled out, this "Grandmaster Li" is the next target to investigate.

"Li Chichang, sixty-three years old, Peak of Mortal Transformation Martial Artist, Chief of Changfeng Escort Agency."

"Has a good reputation among neighbors, broad-minded and generous."

"The new concubine is named Huang Nianyun, twenty-five years old, during an escort trip, was saved by Li Chichang from bandits, and they fell in love at first sight..."

In the government office's inner courtyard, inside a room, Li Yuan was reporting the situation to Chen Mo.

To facilitate their investigation, Ji Weifeng vacated the entire inner courtyard and assigned a few government officials to be on call, showing considerable cooperation.

"A forty-year age difference, love at first sight?"

Chen Mo nearly couldn't hold back, "This Grandmaster Li is quite an old rascal... well, since there are no other leads for now, let's head over tonight, what do you think, Households Commander Ye?"

Ye Zi'e said softly, "I'll follow Mr. Chen's arrangements."

Chen Mo then asked, "What's your take on this, Mr. Xu?"

Xu You turned his head with a snort, "Hmph!"

Chen Mo: "..."