Chapter 462: Chapter 462

The so-called "commissioned tasks" include but are not limited to: capturing fugitives, maintaining public security, daily patrols, and combating bandits...

To put it plainly, it’s like being a temporary employee for the Six Gates, and they don’t even pay you silver. It’s all replaced by contribution points.

Mu Yueyao was a bit puzzled after hearing this, "So what’s the use of these contribution points?"

"It’s said that you can use them to exchange for various spiritual materials, magical treasures, and cultivation techniques. Moreover, the court has established the ’Jianghu Talent List’, ranking based on contribution value. The top three can get a chance for one-on-one personal training with Mr. Chen." Qin Yi said.

This might not be very attractive to magicians, but for martial cultivators, it’s an excellent opportunity to improve their strength!

Mu Yueyao’s mouth twitched slightly, "One-on-one... personal training?"

"Little junior sister, you haven’t seen that stunning slash by Mr. Chen, a Fourth-Level Divine Sea Stage, yet it has such majesty, indicating he has already comprehended the true essence of martial arts!"

Xu Man blushed, her eyes moist, and said, "Like looking at the moon from a well, or a mayfly looking at the sky, it’s simply too domineering! I really want Mr. Chen to pin me down and humiliate me harshly..."

She didn’t understand, but she was greatly shocked.

Are humans playing so openly these days?

Mu Yueyao hesitated, "Is Chen Mo’s strength really that exaggerated?"

Qin Yi nodded and said, "Compared to a few months ago, he’s like a completely different person. That slash summoned the Green Dragon Phenomenon, as if it could devour the earth and sky. Just watching from a distance makes one’s heart tremble..."

"Green Dragon Phenomenon?"

Mu Yueyao’s heart skipped a beat.

The Demon Clan relies on bloodlines for everything, and without extraordinary encounters, their strength is almost predetermined from birth.

But some gifted cultivators of the Human Race can comprehend the charm of the Great Dao, master various phenomena like the heavens and earth in a pot, and record them in martial arts for future generations to study.

Being able to trigger the Green Dragon Phenomenon isn’t particularly rare; it just shows that Chen Mo’s insight is very high.

But judging from everyone’s reaction, it seems not to be just any ordinary phenomenon.

Could it be related to Dragon Qi?

"Looks like I need to find a chance to test it out, provided I first figure out a way to lure him out of the city..."

While Mu Yueyao was pondering this, Xu Man was complaining, "The security in Tiandu City is too good, isn’t it? We can’t even catch petty thieves, might as well call it Annoying-City... I heard Liu Qiansong and his group have already left the city, planning to start with the surrounding counties. Shouldn’t we give it a try too?"

Qin Yi nodded, "Makes sense, we could try it."

Mu Yueyao’s eyes lit up slightly, and she already had a rough idea in mind.

After arranging the follow-up tasks for the new recruits, Chen Mo left the Imperial College and rode his Crimson Steed towards the Imperial Palace.

Although it’s not a big deal for the Empress, as a competent subordinate, he definitely needs to report proactively, to avoid the Empress suspecting that he’s secretly liaising with the Empress again.

"From Households Commander Ye being exiled to the border, it’s clear the Empress is truly angry this time... I wonder if she’s calmed down now?"

Remembering what happened that day, Chen Mo still felt a bit scared.

To have done such a thing with Ling Ningzhi in front of the Empress, while maintaining remote synchronization... the fact that the Empress didn’t kill the two of them on the spot is already considered merciful!

At the entrance of the Imperial Palace, the guards bowed and saluted.

Due to his position as a Yulin Army Lang General, Chen Mo could freely enter and exit the Imperial Palace without needing to show a token.

He entered the palace, and along the palace path, he reached Qianqing Gate. He asked a palace servant to announce his presence, and shortly after, Xu Qingyi appeared gracefully in her white attire.

The two greeted each other.

Following Xu Qingyi into the inner court, Chen Mo looked at her delicate profile and smiled, "It seems like Director Xu has become even more beautiful after not seeing you for a few days."

Xu Qingyi rolled her eyes at him, her expression somewhat playful, and scolded, "Stop trying to flatter me, just get to the point. What do you want to say?"

Chen Mo cleared his throat and said, "I just wanted to ask, how has the Empress been feeling lately?"

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Xu Qingyi wrinkled her nose, snorted lightly, but still answered seriously, "The Empress wanted to summon you to the palace after knowing you stayed overnight at the Yangxin Palace. However, she suddenly went out once and returned looking very upset..."

"She’s been staying on the terrace for the past two days, not saying a word, just staring into the distance in a daze..."

"All these years, I’ve never seen the Empress ."

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo’s heart sank.

It seems that the incident hurt the Empress more than he imagined.

Xu Qingyi thought aloud, "I don’t know if it’s just my imagination, but whenever it’s about you, the Empress seems to change into a different person, losing her composure. It’s, hmm, kind of weird..."

Chen Mo felt a bit uncomfortable but couldn’t show it, so he forced a smile to change the subject, "Director Xu, you shouldn’t talk about others, have you forgotten crying in my arms back then?"

Xu Qingyi’s cheeks turned rosy, and she replied flusteredly, "Who cried, nose in your arms? I just got sand in my eyes!"

Seeing Chen Mo’s half-smiling look, Xu Qingyi, feeling guilty, averted her gaze. She bit her lip, her cheeks flushed even redder.

As they arrived at the entrance of Frozen Sky Palace, without saying a word, she quickly walked away without looking back.

Chen Mo’s smile faded as he gazed at the deep palace doors, sighed deeply, and stepped inside.

There was no one in the main hall.

Chen Mo walked through the corridors, climbed the steps, and reached the top level of the terrace.