Still fuming, Yue i didn't dwell too long on what had just happened—because that human was now walking toward her again.
It was the sa spot as before, except this ti, their positions were reversed.
Yue i casually flipped her long hair over her shoulder, her pretty face frosty at first. But as her seductive eyes road across Chen Mo's figure, the chill faded, replaced by a captivating smile.
It was a stunning smile.
This ti, she intended to play him.
But what she didn't expect was—this human, who stared at her so intently last ti, didn't even glance her way this ti. Without sparing her a look, he simply walked past her.
"Damn human!"
Yue i bit her lip in frustration, her chest heaving with anger.
But Chen Mo still didn't acknowledge her, and his figure gradually disappeared from view.
Yue i: "..."
From the palace window above, Queen dusa's red lips curled slightly, and a rare, enchanting smile flickered across her normally cold face.
A mont later—
When the bedroom door opened and Chen Mo entered, the smile instantly vanished from Queen dusa's face, replaced by a frosty expression as she sat on the throne.
"So, did Yue i's waist feel nice to hug?" she asked with a cold smile.
Chen Mo instantly ratted Yue i out, shalessly saying:
"Your Majesty, you misunderstood! She was the one who seduced . And besides, her waist can't compare to yours!"
"Oh? Then why did you look like you were enjoying it so much?" Queen dusa sneered.
"Impossible! Your Majesty, I am wholly devoted to you. Heaven and earth can bear witness!"
Seeing the jealousy flaring in her eyes, Chen Mo quickly approached, trying to smooth things over.
"Hmph..."
Queen dusa snorted coldly and quickly raised her hand.
"Stop right there. Don't co any closer."
She'd grown wary of Chen Mo's wandering hands.
Her threats no longer seed to work on him.
Sure, she beat him black and blue every ti—but he always healed quickly.
And worst of all, she couldn't bring herself to truly hurt him.
Even the tis she beat him senseless were no more than light injuries.
But Chen Mo ignored her warning and continued forward with a grin.
"I just finished patrolling the palace. It's huge—I'm exhausted. Your Majesty, can I lean on your shoulder for a bit?"
"Human, don't push your luck."
Queen dusa snorted coldly.
No matter how much Chen Mo sweet-talked her this ti, she refused to let him co any closer.
Seeing no other choice, Chen Mo sat down cross-legged nearby and entered cultivation.
For two days, Chen Mo couldn't find a way to get closer to Queen dusa.
But that snake-woman nad Yue i?
She wouldn't stop harassing him every ti he went on patrol.
Chen Mo admitted—being pestered by a beauty like her was enjoyable...
But this was the royal palace—and Queen dusa, the ultimate jealous vinegar jar, was constantly watching from the window above.
Chen Mo didn't dare act recklessly.
So he just coldly told Yue i not to co find him again.
Yue i was fuming.
"I ca to settle the score! Who'd co looking for you for fun? You think your face is that important?"
She imdiately stepped in front of him, blocking his path.
"What exactly do you want?" Chen Mo asked.
"? What do I want?"
Yue i's red lips curved with amusent. "You took advantage of and think you can just walk away?"
Chen Mo stared at her for a mont. Then, with a flick of his wrist, he pulled out a Tier 3 Serpent Spirit Pill from his storage ring and tossed it to her.
"This pill works wonders for snake-people. Consider it compensation. Good enough, right?"
Without another word, he pushed past her and continued walking toward the palace.
Up above, Queen dusa narrowed her eyes.
She turned and called for Yue Nu.
"The eight tribe chiefs have been in the royal city for so ti now. The crisis is over—tell them to return to their respective tribes."
Then she took out two bottles of Serpent Spirit Pills from her ring.
"Distribute these to the tribe chiefs, on this queen's behalf."
Yue Nu didn't question her orders. She accepted the bottles and respectfully replied, "Understood."
—
The next day.
The eight tribe chiefs left the capital one by one.
In the Alchemy Room.
"Elder Baru, do you have any platinum or silver ore?" Chen Mo asked while watching Baru refine pills.
"Got both. What do you need 'em for?" Baru was working on a Tier 2 pill—simple enough that he didn't need to focus too much. He looked back casually.
"I need so platinum to make sothing."
Baru gave him a quick glance. Seeing that he didn't elaborate, he didn't press the matter. He pulled out a platinum ore chunk about the size of a person's head and handed it over.
"Thanks, Elder Baru. I'm borrowing the alchemy room for a bit."
Chen Mo found a corner, set up the Tiger Soul Cauldron, ignited it, and tossed in the platinum ore.
After so ti and effort, he successfully forged a shimring platinum chain.
Then he pulled out the magic core of the Thunderblood Azure Hawk.
It was half-silver, half-blue. After so polishing, it resembled a unique gemstone.
He drilled a small hole through the core and threaded the platinum chain through it.
Soon, a silver-blue pendant necklace was completed.
While it wasn't the most exquisite in craftsmanship, it looked quite elegant and gave off a cool, calming aura.
Chen Mo was very satisfied and left the alchemy room.
That night. In the palace bedchamber.
When night fell and Queen dusa lay down on the soft bed—
Chen Mo, who had been lying on a side mattress, quietly rolled onto the main bed.
Sensing movent, Queen dusa turned, eyes sharp as she asked:
"What are you doing?"
"Uh... Your Majesty, I have a gift for you. Can you turn around?" Chen Mo swallowed nervously.
Queen dusa didn't believe him and just kept staring.
Under her gaze, Chen Mo could barely stand the pressure.
He smiled bitterly and said:
"Just trust this once. I swear it's a surprise."
Queen dusa's eyes narrowed, and after a long mont, she finally turned away.
"If you're lying... you can pack your things and move to the side palace."
That punishnt was even worse than being beaten into a pig's head.
Chen Mo broke into a sheepish grin.
He approached her from behind and pulled out the necklace he had made by hand.
With one hand, he gently moved her silky black hair aside, revealing her smooth, fair neck.
As the light fragrance of her hair and the natural scent of her body filled the air, Chen Mo slowly clasped the necklace around her neck.
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