Something strange is coming? Fortunately, I am the King of Hell of the Tenth Palace

Outside the palace, there is a small bridge and flowing water.

Inside the palace, smoke from incense burners lingered.

A plump figure sat lazily on the cushions, her figure looming.

Shen Jian stared.

Looking at the side quests flashing across the scarlet panel, I had an idea in my mind.

His hidden mission does not conflict with the player's main mission.

It was all to help Queen Yongye control the government so that she could devote more of her attention to finding the real culprit who destroyed Yongye Kingdom.

The first natural obstacle blocking the road is the Queen Mother who oversees the country.

According to the introduction on the background board, the Queen Mother initially asked the ten-year-old Queen Yongye to disguise herself as a man and inherit the throne. This was undoubtedly out of the need to consolidate the royal status.

Listening to politics behind the curtain is also to assist the Queen of Evernight who knows nothing.

Perhaps the Queen Mother had good intentions at first.

But after gradually experiencing the benefits that power brought, she was unwilling to delegate power and firmly held the power of supervising the country in her own hands.

As she grew older, Queen Yongye began to have her own ideas and was unwilling to become a puppet emperor, so conflicts broke out.

The player's idea is simple.

First, he was promoted step by step from the eunuch, secretly collecting information and weaknesses of the Queen Mother, and then by contacting the Queen of Evernight, assisting her to bring down the Queen Mother step by step and regain the power.

However.

Shen Jian felt it was too slow.

Even this can be successful.

The time required was also measured in years, and he couldn't wait that long.

It would be better to come directly to the Empress Dowager who oversees the country to find an opportunity.

Now.

He has an idea.

If the Empress Dowager wants to listen to politics behind the curtain, she must first go to the meeting hall.

if.

He made it impossible for the Queen Mother to get off the phoenix bed, so wouldn't that have achieved her goal?

While allowing the Queen Mother to have a good pregnancy, it can also gradually allow Queen Evernight to take back power, the best of both worlds.

Thinking.

The plump figure behind the gauze pulled her crotch open and opened the curtain, revealing a beautiful and picturesque face, with the aura of a mature woman blowing over her face.

"Are you the new little eunuch?"

"I see you look pretty good, but you are too masculine and don't look like a eunuch."

The Empress Dowager's voice was light and elegant.

There is a hint of coquettishness in the laziness, and the magnetic voice is extremely seductive, making people tingle.

Especially the black and red phoenix robe, phoenix crown, and beautiful face. The dignity and the unique charm of mature women are revealed.

Shen Jian looked calm on the surface.

But I couldn't help but sigh in my heart.

The charm of this Empress Dowager Zhuang is even better than that of Queen Yongye.

It's not that Queen Mother Zhuang is more beautiful than Queen Yongye, but in terms of temperament, the two are completely different.

She is also wearing a phoenix robe, and when she wears it on Empress Dowager Zhuang, she is dignified but also has the unique charm of a mature woman.

Wearing it on the Queen of Evernight, she looks majestic like an emperor fighting in all directions. If the face is covered, everyone will think that this should be a man.

In terms of female charm, the Empress Dowager Zhuang undoubtedly leads the way.

Shen Jian's eyes moved.

【Empress Dowager Zhuang Su of Yongye Kingdom. 】

[Level: Abyss level. 】

[Introduction: Entering the palace since childhood, you became the master of the harem and controlled the six courtyards of the harem. Later, your son succeeded to the throne and was promoted to the queen mother. Now she holds the power of supervising the country and has all the power. She has done everything a woman can do. At her peak, there was only one thing that made her regretful. She had no children to accompany her in her later years, living in a harem, lonely and desolate. 】

[Current status: scrutiny, interest, teasing. 】

[Favorability: 30 (friendly)]

Looking at the information displayed on the favorability panel, Shen Jian was thoughtful.

Little did he know that in the eyes of the other party, his appearance had already turned into a daze.

See this.

Queen Mother Zhuang became somewhat interested.

Since she took charge of the country, there have been no new eunuchs in Yongning Palace for a long time. Now that a young eunuch with such a handsome appearance has arrived, her first reaction is regret.

He is a popular little man, but unfortunately he is a eunuch.

Subsequently.

She came slowly.

Looking at Shen Jian's masculine face, he stretched out his jade hand.

Lifted Shen Jian's chin.

He said majestically: "Raise your head and let me have a look."

Shen Jian:?

He froze.

He has always been the one to take the initiative, but when did a woman take the initiative?

Did the Queen Mother Zhuang regard him as that kind of little eunuch who didn't understand anything?

Shen Jian raised his eyebrows.

He looked at him without politeness.

At such a close distance, he had a higher opinion of the Queen Mother Zhuang.

The best mature woman, the top aunt, the charming young woman, all are suitable for the other party.

The nobility and charm cultivated by living in a high position for a long time formed the ultimate contrast with the charm revealed in every frown and in the bones.

It makes people's blood boil just by looking at it.

"Giggle...interesting."

Seeing that Shen Jian did not surrender to her power at all, the Queen Mother Zhuang was stunned for a moment, then her eyes flashed and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but raise.

Since she listened to politics behind the curtain and took on the important task of supervising the country, her power has grown day by day.

Not to mention palace maids and eunuchs, even princes and nobles would tremble three times when they saw her, turning into kittens without claws.

Coupled with the fact that she has the aura of an abyss-level ghost, even the little maid she is closest to is trembling in front of her.

Now, she couldn't make a young eunuch fearful.

Instead, he looked unafraid.

even.

From Shen Jian's eyes, she seemed to see some impulse to execute her on the spot.

There was something funny inside her.

Want to execute her on the spot?

Even if she doesn't move, does this little man have this ability?

"You can only serve me from now on. It just so happens that I still need a little eunuch by my side. He is very eye-catching."

Queen Mother Zhuang waved her hand.

Officially let Shen Jian stay.

aside.

Shen Jian's eyes moved slightly.

Glancing around.

He looked back with some regret.

During the observation just now, he discovered that there were six ghost kings scattered inside and outside the Yongning Palace.

There is also an Abyss level among them.

The security of such a lineup is obviously not a normal harem standard.

He guessed that the Queen Mother Zhuang was trying to prevent some kind of accident.

For example: accidents that caused the death of members of the royal family one after another.

It seems that the Queen Mother also knows some secrets.

Shen Jian was thoughtful.

Thanks a lot.

Just stay where you are.

The Queen Mother Zhuang ignored Shen Jian again.

Look at the information in hand.

See it.

Shen Jian narrowed his eyes.

It is very difficult to conquer the Queen Mother Zhuang.

The other party has reached the pinnacle of power. In the entire Eternal Night Kingdom, it is also the supreme existence, and it has the strength of the Abyss-level Ghost King.

If she needs anything, she can get it done anytime, anywhere.

If you want to defeat such a SSR Ghost King, you must start from her weaknesses.

Just thinking about it.

The chat interface has changed.

Shen Jian withdrew his gaze and glanced at the news.

[Ye Feng: From now on, if we collect any intelligence, report it here. We need to integrate everyone's strength to bring down the Queen Mother. 】

[Ye Feng: I'll come first. According to the information I've found, the current Queen Yongye remains a man. She is known to the outside world as the youngest son of the Queen Mother. She has lived in Yongning Palace since she was a child. In addition to having one name in the court, Absolutely no real power. 】

[Actress: The information I have gathered is that the situation is not optimistic. In addition to the Queen Mother who controls the sky with one hand and exercises the power of supervising the country, the courtiers below also have second thoughts. Civil servants and military generals all have their own ideas. Even if the Queen Mother is solved, what will happen next? There are still mountains in front of us. 】

[Ye Feng:? ? ? 】

I'm inspiring people, and you're pouring cold water on me?

You really deserve a beating.

[Actress: Don’t worry, I have exclusive information that will allow us to approach the Queen of Evernight as quickly as possible. 】

[Ye Feng: If you fart, hurry up. 】

[Actress: Ruthless, I temporarily confused a eunuch in front of the palace. I learned from him that Yongye Kingdom is currently facing a problem, that is, rumors from the City God's Temple, saying that His Majesty's current victory over the country is unfair, and Yongye Kingdom is afraid that There is a disaster of annihilation, and some people are adding fuel to the flames. Not only does the Queen Mother have a headache, but even the Queen of Eternal Night is also involved in the turmoil. 】

Saw this passage.

Shen Jian also had a bit of surprise in his eyes.

City God Temple! ?

Is there a city god in this place?

Think of this.

Shen Jian shook his head.

Maybe in the era when the River Goddess lived, there really were existing city gods, but there definitely weren't any here.

He continued to read.

[Ye Feng: City God’s Temple? Is it the kind I know? 】

[Actress: I’m not sure, but even if it is, it’s different from the City God’s Temple in the real world. There’s a high probability that it’s a manipulated City God. 】

[Ye Feng: So, you mean to solve this matter and use it as a springboard to successfully approach Queen Yongye? But we cannot accept this kind of thing. 】

[Actress: That’s not necessarily true, because if you want to enter this place, you must have a target with strong Yin energy. Besides the eunuch, who else has more Yin energy? 】

See this.

All the players in the audience fell silent.

If the conditions are like this, it is indeed a shortcut.

But going to a controlled land of city gods is more dangerous than being a fake eunuch in the palace.

after all.

The so-called words of the City God are obvious at a glance. Someone is deliberately spreading false news to test the reaction of His Majesty and the royal family. How could anyone be allowed to destroy it?

Investigating the Chenghuang Temple is no different from going directly to die.

It's still the kind of death with no whole body and no body.

Without the ability to escape from the hands of ghost king-level ghosts, who would dare to go?

They would rather collect information slowly in the palace and lie dormant to wait for the opportunity. Anyway, there are still more than ten years before the destruction of Yongye Kingdom, so they don't need to rush.

However.

the other side.

Shen Jian was a little eager to try.

At present, he has not found a way to conquer the Empress Dowager Zhuang, and there is nothing he can do in the harem. It is better to improve his status first and start to change the historical trajectory of other places.

Think about it.

Shen Jian said: "Queen Mother, I can go to the City God's Temple and solve this matter perfectly."

Hear this.

Queen Mother Zhuang was stunned and put down her pen.

"Are you going to the City God's Temple? You have to think clearly. Although I am selecting a suitable eunuch, you are not among them. You don't need to worry about this matter falling on you."

"It is my responsibility to share the Queen Mother's worries."

Shen Jian said casually.

"You mean it, but if you say it out loud, it will be like water thrown out. Even if you are just showing your loyalty, I will not be lenient."

Queen Mother Zhuang admired the handsome appearance of the young eunuch in front of her.

He handed over a waist badge.

"With it, you can enter and leave the palace freely. If you can solve this problem and come back alive, the reward will be great. But if you are a waste who only shows loyalty, then you don't have to come back."

A scarlet panel emerged.

[Trigger side mission. 】

[Side mission: Solve the disaster at the City God’s Temple. 】

[Content: The City God is a place that protects one area. Now it is confusing the common people, causing trouble in the world, and seriously endangering the rule of Yongye Kingdom. 】

[Note: This task is a branch task of the Rebellion in the Kingdom of Evernight. Completing this task will unlock subsequent branches. 】

Looking at the panel.

Shen Jian raised his eyebrows.

The side quests in this dungeon are really easy to trigger.

Not long after he entered the dungeon, he unlocked two side tasks.

But it can only be summarized in detail.

They are all working hard to climb onto the Queen Mother's phoenix couch.

Think of this.

Shen Jian retreated.

See this.

Queen Mother Zhuang gave Shen Jian a high look.

She originally thought that Shen Jian would kneel down in fear and beg for mercy, saying that he was all joking.

But I didn't expect Shen Jian to be so tough.

He actually walked out with her waist badge.

A man indeed.

But she still said that.

It's a pity that he is a eunuch.

…

Leave Yongning Palace.

Shen Jian quickly arrived at the entrance of the palace.

"Master? Are you chosen too?"

At this time.

Several players showed a hint of excitement when they saw Shen Jian.

Shen Jian looked around.

Five players were standing at the entrance of the palace.

All of them turned pale.

Among them, the player who has special supernatural props that can detect the background of the current instance is also among them.

The ID is [Xiao He], and the level is only 8.

He is the lowest level player among all players.

See this.

Shen Jian nodded.

It didn't explain anything.

soon.

Shen Jian walked out.

According to the direction.

All the way to the village where the Chenghuang Temple is located.

According to the information.

This place is called "Xiping Village".

It is the place where the Chenghuang Temple Fair is held in eight villages nearby.

The reason why I chose this place is because the city god here is very effective.

From time to time it will appear.

Bestow blessings.

The remarks about His Majesty's current rule of the country being unjust and causing disaster were also spread to the Imperial City and the Imperial Palace through these residents.

"It's so unconventional. In a place where a group of ghosts live, they actually believe in the City God. Are you not afraid that the City God will actually show up and arrest them?"

One player muttered.

"Where does the real city god come from in the horror world? I'm actually wondering, if the underworld city god temple in the real world knew that someone was pretending to be the city god here, would they rush in and destroy him?"

"Thinking too much, Horror Game dares to issue player qualifications to the God of Hell in the underworld? Isn't it true that life is too long? If you have the ability, you can give player qualifications to the resurrected King of Hell in the underworld. I respect Horror Game to be a real man."

Chatting.

Everyone entered the village.

The originally relaxed expression suddenly turned serious.

His face was full of alertness.

In fact.

If it weren't for Shen Jian beside them, they would never have chosen to enter the village so quickly.

Regardless of whether this city god is real or fake, there is no doubt that the other person is a ghost.

As for their group of players, the highest level is only level 27, and the lowest level is level 8. Stepping into the village without any preparation is equivalent to committing suicide.

Walked a while.

A figure appeared.

That's an old man.

Carrying firewood on his back, he was heading towards the village.

The players started to get nervous.

It's not good news to see people in a place like this.

This means they have encountered a ghost.

Everyone looked at Shen Jian.

I want to ask the other party what their plans are.

Then.

Everyone was stunned.

Because Shen Jian is missing.

Um?

Where is Shen Jian?

Didn't we just walk together? Why did it disappear in the blink of an eye?

at this time.

Shen Jian's voice sounded.

"Fellow Taoist, please stay."

Everyone looked for the sound.

I saw that Shen Jian had already surpassed them by a long distance and caught up with the old man chopping wood.

All smiles on his face.

I didn’t know, I thought I met an acquaintance.

The corners of the players' mouths twitched.

Is it an illusion?

Why does it feel like the master's expression is more enthusiastic now than when he was with them.

the other side.

I heard someone shouting.

The old man chopping firewood looked back.

There was a sinister expression unique to the devil on his face.

"Coming from out of town? We don't welcome outsiders here, please come back."

"Old man, we are coming to the city from out of town, and it's getting late. Let's stay here for one night and have a rest."

Shen Jian said casually.

Old man chopping firewood:? ? ?

He was slightly startled.

He looked up at the sun that had just risen, and the expression on his face suddenly froze.

Damn it.

Even if you want to find an excuse, find a better one.

Do you think I'm blind?

He was speechless.

Then he refused: "The people here are quite old-fashioned and don't really welcome outsiders to stay overnight."

"Really? Can we really stay at your house for one night? Then I really want to thank you, old man... Don't worry, old man, I'm a good person and I won't waste your money late at night."

Shen Jian patted the old man's shoulder.

Express gratitude warmly.

Old man chopping firewood:! ! !

no.

You must be deaf.

Where do I welcome you to stay overnight?

And which good person would emphasize that he is a good person?

What is missing will be emphasized.

But this bitch is so damn strong that it almost broke my bones.

He was a little confused.

I was about to open my mouth and explain clearly.

Shen Jian had already picked him up first and said enthusiastically: "Old man, where is your home?"

Old man chopping firewood:...

You ride the horse.

You really don’t regard yourself as an outsider