What a Thorough Foot Massage

Foot massage?

Looking at the jade-like feet resting on his lap, Chen Mo was momentarily stunned.

Could this be the reward the Highness had in store for him?

Moved... he didn't dare move at all!

Seeing him remain motionless for a long time, Yu Youhan raised an eyebrow. "Why don't you massage them?"

Could this dog of a slave think her feet were dirty?

Chen Mo fell silent for a moment before saying cautiously, "If I just lay my hands on them, will Your Highness scream 'indecent assault' and have a group of guards rush in to hack me into pieces?"

"..."

Yu Youhan said indifferently, "If I wanted to kill you, would I need to go to such great lengths?"

Well, that seemed to make sense.

Hearing this, Chen Mo hesitated no longer and reached out to grasp those bare feet.

They felt snow-white, smooth, and delicate, soft as if boneless, with crystal-clear toes that looked like they had been carved from pink jade.

The Noble Consort's jade body was flawless and untainted by dust; her feet were not only perfectly clean but also emitted a faint, fragrant scent.

It made one want to...

Hiss!

Chen Mo promptly banished the distracting thoughts.

A person cannot, or at least, for the time being, should not!

Yu Youhan's body shuddered as she fought the urge to kick him away.

Ever since the last incident, she had been thinking about how to get rid of the Red Silk.

The Red Silk had manifested into physical form for the first time because of Chen Mo, and its release was also linked to him; if she wanted to break free from these shackles completely, she would likely have to start with this fellow.

This physical contact was an attempt.

However, she soon regretted it.

Chen Mo held her feet in his palms as if they were precious treasures, pressing the soles and gently tracing the gaps between her toes...

At the same time, her wrists began to burn, and a palpitation from the depths of her soul surged forth, accompanied by a numbing, tingling sensation from the soles of her feet that made Yu Youhan unable to stop a soft moan from escaping her lips.

"Mm~"

"Highness?"

Chen Mo froze and looked up, wondering if he had misheard.

Yu Youhan turned her head away, her lips parted slightly:

"Continue."

"Yes."

Chen Mo put even more effort into it this time, kneading with his palms and pushing with his fingers, using all the techniques he had learned from technicians in his past life.

Yu Youhan's breathing grew slightly ragged.

She silently circulated the Heart-Clearing Mantra, struggling to suppress the distracting thoughts, but the sensations flooding her body only became more distinct.

To distract herself, she asked, "Was it you who handled Yan Xun's case?"

Chen Mo continued massaging the jade feet and nodded. "This subordinate discovered that Yan Xun was secretly harboring Barbarian Slaves, so I provoked him a little, and he really took the bait... The other side even had a Grade 6 Occultist. It was only thanks to Centurion Shen stepping in that we didn't let the culprits escape."

Yu Youhan nodded.

This operation had come at the perfect time.

Not only did it stop the losses in time and force Yan Peizhi to make concessions, but if utilized properly, it could even be used to counter the Imperial Empress!

"Yan Xun is just a small fry, not worth mentioning. The important thing is who else can be implicated behind him..."

"This subordinate has already investigated it clearly."

Chen Mo pulled three items from his robes.

They were: a signed confession, a thick ledger, and a pitch-black circular stone engraved with intricate patterns.

Yu Youhan was slightly taken aback. "This is..."

"Yan Liang has already confessed."

"This ledger records all the transaction details, including the channels used to smuggle the Barbarian Slaves into the city."

"As for this Image Recording Stone..."

Chen Mo said with a smile, "Your Highness will know once you have seen it."

The Image Recording Stone was a magical artifact crafted by an Artifact Refiner; as long as True Essence was infused into it, it would automatically record the surrounding scenes.

Yu Youhan picked up the circular stone with skepticism, sinking her consciousness into it, and images began to appear before her eyes.

Soon, her expression turned solemn.

After watching all the footage, she took a deep breath, a brilliant light flashing in her eyes.

The value of this item was immense!

If all the officials and nobles involved were exposed, it would likely trigger an earthquake in the Great Yuan bureaucracy!

"What a truly magnificent surprise!"

"I wonder what the Imperial Empress will think when she sees this?"

A cold sneer curled Yu Youhan's lips.

However, she did not intend to expose it immediately; a trump card was most intimidating when held in the hand.

In this confrontation, the Imperial Imperial Empress Faction had been completely defeated!

And the greatest contributor...

Yu Youhan looked at Chen Mo, her gaze complex.

Although this dog of a servant had made her look so disheveled, making her want to kill him at times... she had to admit that as a subordinate, he was truly useful.

"What reward do you want this time?"

Yu Youhan asked.

Having learned from last time, Chen Mo put on a solemn expression, looking like the picture of loyalty.

"Serving Your Highness is this subordinate's honor; I seek no reward!"

Yu Youhan let out a cold snort. "You are certainly slippery."

Not as slippery as your feet, Highness...

Chen Mo rubbed the small feet with delight.

Yu Youhan extended a slender hand, and a cyan pill materialized out of thin air, a refreshing fragrance permeating the air.

"Open your mouth."

Chen Mo opened his mouth as instructed.

Yu Youhan flicked her finger, and the pill entered his mouth, instantly turning into a warm current that coursed through his entire body.

A surge of vigorous vitality exploded within him; the hidden injuries left behind from previous training were all repaired, and his True Essence flowed more smoothly than ever!

His blood and energy surged like a dragon, and his physical strength increased by more than a level!

Chen Mo had only absorbed less than ten percent before reaching his limit, with the remaining vitality energy stored away in his joints.

"This is the Nine-Turn Green Essence Pill; it contains life essence that can bring flesh back to white bones."

"After this matter, you will likely become a thorn in the side of the opposing faction. You will inevitably face their secret targeting, and this may save your life at a critical moment."

Although Yu Youhan spoke with indifference, Chen Mo realized how precious this pill was.

He said seriously:

"Thank you for your grace, Highness."

Yu Youhan's expression remained cold. "Just make sure you stay alive for this Palace."

Before the bindings were broken, she truly feared this guy might lose his life...

"I wonder if this life essence can be applied to external objects?"

Chen Mo pondered, sensing the joints in his body while continuing to massage her jade feet.

After several attempts, he actually succeeded in drawing out a wisp.

He channeled this wisp of essence into his fingertips...

Yu Youhan's expression changed abruptly!

The numbing sensation she had barely been able to endure just a moment ago was instantly amplified several times over. At her wrists, the Red Silk felt searing hot, and a violent tremor engulfed her like a tidal wave!

She straightened her legs, her arches tensed, her ten toes curled, and her body trembled slightly.

"Highness?"

Chen Mo was stunned.

"Get out."

Yu Youhan regained her composure and kicked him out of the great hall.

She then leaned weakly against her chair, her phoenix eyes misty, a rosy flush spreading from her jade cheeks down to her neck.

"Abominable, to actually... damn that dog of a servant!"

"Someone, come! I wish to bathe!"

Outside the great hall.

Chen Mo was somewhat confused.

He had been massaging her just fine, so why had she thrown him out again?

Her Highness's reaction just now, it seemed like...

"No, it must have been an illusion."

"It was just a foot massage, surely it couldn't be that exaggerated."

Chen Mo shook his head.

Just then, a familiar figure passed by in the distance.

"Chief Xu?"

The figure in white stiffened at the sound.

Chen Mo walked up to her and said with a smile, "We meet again. Are you still angry with me, Chief Xu?"

The corners of Xu Qingyi's mouth twitched, her voice sounding as if it were squeezed through her teeth, "Not angry, not angry at all."

"Right, about the matter I asked you to help look into last time..."

"You mean that Kuixing Sect disciple named Ye Xiao?"

"I sent someone to the Kuixing Sect, but there is no such person at all. Are you sure you didn't remember the name wrong?"

Xu Qingyi looked puzzled.

"No such person?"

Chen Mo was stunned.