I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon-Chapter 896 - 334: Incompetent Empress! Yu Youhan: Are You Guys Done Yet?!

"Fairy, are you sure the information is accurate?"

"It's because…"

Just as Ling Ningzhi was about to explain, the door suddenly flew open with a "bang." Huang Haoran rushed in, out of breath, waving a piece of hemp paper in his hand.

"Urgent news! Urgent news!"

"All the wounded in the southern suburbs have recovered in a single day, with zero deaths yesterday!"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately gathered around.

"Is this true?"

"No deaths? How is that possible?!"

"Could it be those corrupt officials faking it to appease their superiors again?"

Huang Haoran took a breath and said, "This… this time it should be true. The Jingzhao Mansion has issued a notice in the city, with the seal of the Eastern Royal Palace, handled by Mr. Chen... Chen Mo!"

"Mr. Chen?"

The courtyard fell silent.

One of the contributors snatched the hemp paper and read the contents:

"... Since the chaos caused by the traitors, the number of wounded in the city has been increasing, with countless casualties. Fortunately, Chen Mo, the Sky Scale Guard Thousand Households and Duke Zhenyue, with Heavenly Human Divine Power, brought down sweet rain and applied the Rejuvenation Technique, curing the deep-seated ailments of the people."

"From yesterday to today, casualties in the southern suburbs have halted abruptly, with thousands of critically ill individuals fully recovered. This is utmost goodness."

"Decisively cut down the culprit Chu Heng, severing the source of chaos; this is utmost bravery."

"Combining bravery and goodness, with great virtue and immense achievements, Heaven blesses Da Liang, bestowing this national hero!"

"From today onwards, the southern suburbs of the Capital City will establish a Longevity Shrine to commemorate his virtue. Anyone who received treatment can record the deeds!"

?!

The scene was pin-drop silent.

Everyone's expressions froze on their faces, their eyes filled with disbelief.

The announcement bore the seal of the Eastern Royal Palace, absolutely no one would dare to forge it, meaning Chen Mo truly saved thousands of citizens, and the court even wants to build a shrine for him!

They were well aware of the tense situation in the city. Even with nearly a hundred people tirelessly refining Spirit Pills night and day, it couldn't guarantee treatment for all citizens.

Yet Chen Mo managed to heal all the wounded in just half a day. What kind of means is that?!

"But what does 'applying divine power, bringing down sweet rain' mean? Does it mean Mr. Chen can summon wind and rain?" someone asked puzzled.

Huang Haoran pulled out another piece of hemp paper from his sleeve and said, "Oh right, there's also a painting made by a recorder from Jingzhao Mansion, who claimed to have witnessed Mr. Chen's extraordinary feat firsthand, and the restoration level is very high, released together with this announcement."

The paper was quite large and slowly unfolded.

Amidst an overwhelming backdrop of dark clouds, a tall silhouette hung in the air, commanding thunder and lightning, directing wind and rain, eyes filled with compassion.

Below, citizens were either cheering joyfully or weeping in pain, while most knelt in prayer.

One had to admit, the recorder's painting skills were indeed excellent.

The striking contrast painted Chen Mo's image with a touch of divinity, even making the seasoned tributors feel excited!

They shouted Chen Mo's name in chorus, and the courtyard was instantly in an uproar!

(O_o)?

Chen Mo was a bit dumbfounded.

He did indeed accomplish great deeds, but building a shrine seemed too exaggerated?!

The core function of a shrine is to honor virtue, and acts of saving people from disaster do indeed represent "great virtue", but in reality, many have achieved significant deeds in the history of Great Yuan, yet very few received such treatment.

However, after calming down and thinking carefully, he roughly understood the Empress's intentions.

"This city chaos arose because of the Royal Family, resulting in heavy casualties among the citizens, damaging the court's prestige and shaking the people's confidence."

"The immediate task is to establish a pillar against the storm, to demonstrate the magnanimity of the Heavenly grace, and to reforge the foundation of the Earth God."

"And I became that benchmark being set up."

For Chen Mo, with this layer of "public support," his career path would face no more obstacles and certainly could reach greater heights, a point the Empress evidently considered.

The Dragon Qi surged in his Dantian, unknowingly growing a bit stronger, and flashes of proficiency improvement in "Ancient Spirit Charter" appeared before him.

It seemed the announcement's effect had already shown.

"Can this really work?"

"Then when the shrine is built, as long as there are contributors, wouldn't I continuously receive Dragon Qi?"

Chen Mo smacked his lips.

Though he was not accustomed to such grand public displays, the benefits obviously outweighed the drawbacks...

Qu Sifan, looking at that painting, froze, silent for a long time, then knelt before Chen Mo with a "thud."

"Controlling the weather, healing all ailments, it's too suave, too elegant!"

"If I had such abilities, why worry about finding a wife? Who needs to refine those blasted pills! Master Chen, you must teach me this move!"

Without another word, Qu Sifan started bowing his head repeatedly.

Others then realized that Chen Mo was indeed right there!

All eyes converged on him, like eerie green lights flickering in their gaze.

"..."

Chen Mo's throat moved slightly, silently backing away a step.

"Master Chen, please accept the disciple's bow!"

"The insights on Alchemy Dao you left last time benefited the disciple greatly, yet I haven't had a chance to perform the apprenticeship gift…"

"Mr. Chen must have already entered the ranks of the Third-rank Grandmasters, right?"

"Such talent, truly terrifying!"

Just as the crowd was swarming in, a low voice rang out: "That's enough, making such a ruckus, how undignified is this?"

A ripple spread in the void, and Yuan Junfeng's figure slowly emerged.

The tributors hurriedly paid their respects, "Greetings to the Honorable Counselor."

Yuan Junfeng directly approached Chen Mo, extending a hand: "The Commander invites you, Mr. Chen, come with me."

"Thank you, Counselor." Chen Mo nodded.

He and Ling Ningzhi followed behind Yuan Junfeng, walking through the corridor toward the inner courtyard under everyone's watchful eyes.

Yuan Junfeng's face remained expressionless as he silently led the way in front.

The three of them walked without speaking.

They reached a secluded and serene courtyard, where under a lush and vast locust tree, two figures sat opposite each other, with a chessboard on the stone table between them.

One was Ling Yishan, and the other was Qi Chengze, the Director of the Astronomical Observatory.

"I said, you old chess bucket, why do you keep calling me over when you already know you'll lose?" Qi Chengze nonchalantly pressed down a black piece, saying lazily, "Winning against you is no fun anymore, no sense of achievement at all."

Ling Yishan was indifferent, smiling, "I indeed can't beat you, but this time I've got backup."

Saying this, he tossed down a chess piece and beckoned to Chen Mo.

"Kid, do you know how to play chess?"

Chen Mo knew nothing good would come of this, whether he won or lost, someone would be offended, so he decisively shook his head, "No, I don't."

Ling Yishan said, "Not knowing is right, as they say, unorthodox tactics defeat masters, come, have a couple of rounds with him."

Chen Mo: ?