Fairy, please don't do this!

Gu Jinzhao cupped his hands in greeting: "It is my duty, I dare not take credit for it!"

He was able to resolve these messy debts left by Zhao Qiunan thanks to the help of Commander Yu Fengzhi and Commander Liang Fan.

Otherwise, even if he knew where these evil cultivators and demons who committed the crimes were, it would be difficult for him to bring them all to justice within a short period of time by himself.

"I always keep my word; once I say I will ask for a reward, I will not go back on my word!"

Xu Mao patted him on the shoulder with a smile: "Commander Gu truly lives up to his reputation as a brilliant detective of the Demon Suppression Division, a talent valued by the Empress Dowager."

Then, on the performance evaluation book, after Gu Jinzhao's name, he neatly wrote a line of red ink: "[The official documents are clear and efficient, with no backlog; the actions are decisive and exemplary.]"

……

The news of the military command quickly spread.

The four prefectures of the Demon Suppression Division were instantly thrown into chaos!

Although Gu Jinzhao had already gained fame, it was due to the deliberate hype from the Empress Dowager's faction. Everyone knew perfectly well that there was some exaggeration in it.

Unexpectedly, after this inspection and verification in Beijing, it was discovered that this young man was not just a figurehead, but a true "detective genius".

Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Empress Dowager's faction instantly elevated him to the highest level, praising him as a genius at solving cases and always hitting the mark, and even composing a folk song about him.

The Demon Suppression Division, burdened with mountains of cases, echoes with the cries of ghosts and the sorrow of gods, a chill that has settled for years; Commander Gu, sword in hand, arrives, sweeping away the indictments on the third day of the third month.

[Searching for needles on East Street, a needle's shadow appears; chasing the wind in West Market, the wind turns a corner; old cases in South City are unearthed, bones are exposed; new marks at North Gate are examined for bloodstains.]

[Solving every case flawlessly, yet still finding your name on the King of Hell's ledger...]

At this moment, inside the Jinglan Palace!

Xiao Qingyi sat languidly on the phoenix couch, her soft hand supporting her chin, looking at the man below with a half-smile: "This folk song is quite catchy."

"I am curious, how did Minister Gu manage to clear up all the backlogged cases within a month?"

Gu Jinzhao replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, it is because my spirit pet possesses the [Qi-Seeking Technique], which allows it to track down demons based on extremely subtle auras."

"Therefore, solving the case became much easier."

"Gu Qing is truly a blessed person. Not only has he had many extraordinary encounters, but even the spirit pets around him are extraordinary."

Xiao Qingyi gave him a deep look.

She knew that spirit pets were just an excuse, and the [Qi-Seeking Technique] was utter nonsense.

After all, the sorcerers of the Heavenly Observatory who cultivate the Way of Fate also know this technique, but it has many limitations. Although it can help the Demon Suppression Bureau catch criminals, it is extremely difficult to be so accurate.

Therefore, there is only one explanation.

Gu Jinzhao used the karmic fate technique!

Otherwise, how could one hit the bullseye every time?

Even in the realm of the mind, one can deduce her attack patterns, find weaknesses, and defeat her!

However, when the topic of the Mind Realm came up, Xiao Qingyi recalled the shameful scenes of being ravaged by this dog servant twice before.

Of course, she's not in a hurry!

Because she had already begun cultivating the supernatural power [Primordial Chaos] given to her by Tantai Xuanji.

In a little while, it will be completed, thus reversing its own cosmic order and the five elements, plunging the diviner into a state of chaos and confusion.

Then, we can retaliate fiercely.

With these thoughts in mind, Xiao Qingyi parted her red lips slightly and said calmly, "You performed well in this imperial examination. I originally intended to promote you to deputy commander."

“But you have just become a centurion. If you are promoted again in the short term, it will not be in accordance with the rules and will attract criticism.”

"Therefore, this reward is only for your cultivation resources and gold and silver jewelry."

"Promote him after he has accumulated more experience and merits!"

Gu Jinzhao cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty! In the future, this humble servant will serve Your Majesty with utmost devotion, even unto death."

When it's time to show loyalty, he still has to make a show of it.

After all, he had not yet become this woman's confidant.

"What a fine example of dedicating oneself to the cause until death!"

Xiao Qingyi's eyes lit up, then she narrowed her phoenix eyes, raised her delicate hand, and beckoned to him: "If that's the case, then come forward!"

???

Gu Jinchao typed three question marks and asked doubtfully, "What does Your Majesty mean?"

A glint of light flashed in Xiao Qingyi's eyes: "Gu Qing's foot massage skills are quite good. I would like to try it again!"

Her mad desires did not erupt; she didn't actually need to rely on the mysterious power within Gu Jinchao to suppress them.

The reason I had him massage my feet was naturally to toughen me up.

After all, last time I massaged your feet, I actually showed that extremely shameful side of myself in front of this lackey.

If his madness were to erupt again, he would naturally have to intervene.

It's impossible to lose face every time you pinch someone, right?

Where would that leave the dignity of the Empress Dowager and the Goddess of Cangyue?

So, Xiao Qingyi came up with a solution!

That is, try it a few more times and let yourself get used to that feeling.

"Yes!"

Gu Jinzhao's expression was slightly strange, but he still slowly walked to the front of the phoenix bed, squatted down, and gently held the ankle of the foot wearing phoenix clogs.

If he's not mistaken.

Xiao Qingyi is clearly undergoing desensitization training to increase her own resistance!

Train where the weaknesses are!

As expected, she is the Valkyrie Cangyue!

But is this kind of training really useful?

Recalling the scene of massaging her feet last time, Gu Jinzhao removed the Empress Dowager's phoenix clogs, but paused slightly in his movements.

Because those perfectly proportioned, exquisite feet were covered with a layer of gossamer-thin black gauze, revealing the glistening toes stained with dark red nail polish, adding an air of intangible allure.

Why is Xiao Qingyi wearing black silk stockings?

What does it mean?

Did you deliberately seduce him?

Or is there a deeper meaning?

Seeing that he hadn't moved, Xiao Qingyi frowned slightly and said coldly, "Why aren't you starting yet?"

Gu Jinchao suppressed the turmoil in her heart, gently grasped the black silk-clad jade foot in front of her, and began to massage the instep!

'After changing into the ice silk stockings, there's definitely a difference!'

Xiao Qingyi's breathing was steady and long, deliberately synchronized with the rhythm of Gu Jinzhao's massage.

She could feel a faint, warm sensation, but it wasn't as pronounced as before.

Gu Jinzhao seemed to have thought of something, and raised his eyes to ask, "Do we need to use spiritual power?"

Xiao Qingyi remained calm and composed, asking with ease, "What's the difference after using spiritual power?"

Gu Jinzhao explained, "Once you use spiritual power, you can perform the [Pushing the Palace and Circulating Blood] technique, which not only nourishes your blood and qi but also relieves fatigue."

Actually, Xiao Qingyi had already experienced it last time.

However, as soon as I pressed the Yongquan acupoint, I couldn't hold back and kicked him away.

Xiao Qingyi took a deep breath: "Use it, but you must control the spiritual power well, and don't let it surge like last time."

She felt she could withstand it as long as she proceeded gradually.

"I only used a wisp of spiritual power last time..." Gu Jinchao thought to himself, but on the surface he smiled and replied, "Of course!"

Chapter 153, The Empress Dowager's Desensitization Cultivation [Part 2] (3K)

"Your Majesty, is this alright?"

Gu Jinzhao's fingertips surged with spiritual energy, which, through a layer of ice silk as thin as a cicada's wing, steadily pushed along the acupoints of the Gallbladder Meridian of Foot-Shaoyang from the ankle to the toes.

"It's okay."

Xiao Qingyi's breathing, which had been as steady as a mirror-like lake, was faintly rippling.

Gu Jinchao tentatively asked, "Shall I continue?"

Xiao Qingyi said calmly, "Continue."

Upon hearing this, Gu Jinzhao placed his palm against the soft sole of her foot, his thumb scraping and kneading the smooth skin.

The sheer, translucent silk stockings rustled softly under the touch, their sound particularly clear in the silent palace.

Xiao Qingyi's delicate arches involuntarily arched slightly, and a faint blush quietly spread across her jade-like face, which was partially hidden by lace.

At first, it was only applied behind the ears and along the lower edge of the temples, like the finest rouge being diluted with water in the very edge.

But as Gu Jinzhao's hand moved to the stockings covering the rounded heels, he pressed his warm palm against the supple curves, gently massaging in circles.

"Hmm~"

Xiao Qingyi's cheeks flushed even more, and a charming, nasal sound escaped her throat.

The sound was so short it was almost an illusion, quickly disappearing into the depths of the palace. But her inhalation became increasingly short, while her exhalation became longer and more drawn out.

With each breath, her full, heaving breasts beneath her phoenix skirt trembled slightly.

Gu Jinzhao blinked: "Should we add some more spiritual energy?"

Xiao Qingyi narrowed her pale golden eyes, her voice still calm: "Okay."

Feeling that she could still handle it, she decided to move on to something more difficult.

Gu Jinzhao was about to continue, but suddenly seemed to remember something and looked up, saying, "Then Your Majesty, you can't kick me out like you did last time."

He's already been kicked twice.

The first time it was planted in the garden, it grew into a human-shaped flower.

He fell into the clear pool for the second time, completely soaked.

Gu Jinzhao really didn't want to come a third time.

Xiao Qingyi glanced at him coldly: "If you don't continue, I will kick you out right now."

"I understand."

Helpless, Gu Jinzhao could only grasp that delicate toe, gently pinching the jade-white toe pad wrapped in thin silk and adorned with dark red nail polish, kneading each toe joint in circles.

As his spiritual energy flowed through his fingers, he could clearly feel his originally cool and smooth skin quickly radiating warmth, gradually becoming hot and scalding to the touch.

A slight ripple appeared in Xiao Qingyi's pale golden phoenix eyes, and her black silk jade feet, held in Gu Jinzhao's palm, curled up slightly, her soles involuntarily arching.

Gu Jinzhao's hand was pinned down by her foot, rendering him completely immobile. He asked with a hint of helplessness, "Your Majesty?"

Xiao Qingyi forcibly suppressed the agitation in her heart, and her tense body relaxed. She gently lifted her other leg: "Switch feet!"

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Jinzhao removed the phoenix clogs from the child's feet and, following the same procedure, continued to massage from the instep to the sole.

Then, bring your index and middle fingers together, bend your knuckles, and press them against the Yongquan acupoint on the sole of your foot, slowly infusing it with just the right amount of spiritual energy while continuously massaging.

Xiao Qingyi's breath hitched, her delicate body stiffened slightly, and her slender hands gripped the armrests of the phoenix couch tightly.

The blush on her cheeks instantly turned vibrant, then spread to her snow-white neck, like rouge spreading across her skin, making her breathtakingly beautiful.

Gu Jinchao sensed something was wrong and immediately tried to leave: "The yamen has urgent business to attend to, I must take my leave first..."

Before he could even utter the word "retreat," a black silk-clad foot was already imprinted on his chest.

boom--

The palace doors were smashed open, and a familiar figure flew out of the palace in an arc.