[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-devouring-evil-exterminating-demons-across-all-h":3,"chapter-devouring-evil-exterminating-demons-across-all-h-devouring-evil-exterminating-demons-across-all-h-chapter-65":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Devouring Evil, Exterminating Demons Across All Heavens",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2267010,4426,"Chapter 65: A Box of Milk a Day, Endless Energy","devouring-evil-exterminating-demons-across-all-h-chapter-65",65,"\u003Cp>“Who are you people?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The office worker crumpled the milk cartons and held them in his hands, glancing at the wall clock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s already late at night—what are you doing here at our company?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Jun pulled out an ID, made a natural motion, and quickly tucked it away: “We’re a government social survey team. We’re randomly selecting people of all age groups across the city to collect data for a happiness index assessment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His ID had the audacity to slap on any title it wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too practiced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu smiled: “I’m the doctor assigned to this survey team.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The office worker was surprised: “You’re doing social surveys at this hour?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No choice. We need to sample not just all age groups, but all time periods too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Jun sighed bitterly: “One order from the boss, and we run ourselves ragged.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The office worker nodded with deep understanding: “Yeah, alright then. Ask whatever you need—I’ll do my best to cooperate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu pulled out his phone: “Hey, where’s that questionnaire file?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He casually pulled Fang Jun outside the office area, speaking in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did you notice?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Jun nodded: “His thinking is clear, no strong desires, and the demonic aura on him is faint—even weaker than when we encountered Kong Wenju.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu held his thermos: “Exactly. Look at these markings… hey, why are these test tubes changing color?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light inside both test tubes, once colorful, was now turning transparent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Jun’s expression shifted slightly: “Small closed loop.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some composite demonic relics, if one part is destroyed or severed completely,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>will form a small closed loop when the remaining fragments come into contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like putting five marbles into a bowl—they can form a circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remove two marbles, and the remaining three at the bottom can still form a circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu listened to the explanation, then asked: “So, there aren’t five organ jades—only three—and the other two were severed recently?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hard to say.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Jun said, “It’s been centuries. Maybe two were already destroyed long ago, and the remaining three have been in a small closed loop state for ages.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We just now gathered the three types of aura, so the test tubes are only now changing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu looked toward the office worker: “Alright, so the only demonic jade we need to deal with right now is this one. It’s troublesome.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Jun frowned: “His demonic aura is weak, and he shows no signs of being affected. Why not just remove it from him and close the case?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu shook his head, eyes thoughtful: “It’s not that simple. Hmm… let’s ask more.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately searched his phone for a happiness survey template and walked back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Jun also pulled out his phone, slid out a stylus from the side, and pretended to take notes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu said: “First, your name. What’s your main responsibility at work?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m Yin Fengxin—Fengxin as in ‘wind messenger.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The office worker said, “I’m an administrative clerk. I don’t specialize in any one task. If I had to say what I do most, it’s data entry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mainly typing documents into computers, sometimes taking notes during meetings when the bosses speak.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Fengxin sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I worked hard to get this job back then—it’s nowhere near as stable as yours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard some places have already developed scanners—just sweep a thick book, and in seconds, the text gets transferred into the computer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The bosses keep telling us that if we don’t work hard, the company might eventually buy one of those machines, and we’ll all be out of a job.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu asked a few trivial questions first; when the man relaxed, he pressed on: “How’s your health lately? Any unusual symptoms?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine. Our company does annual physicals.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Fengxin chuckled: “After all, if someone dies at work, the bosses have to pay compensation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu pressed: “You’re still working late here—really feeling that well?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Fengxin hesitated: “About half a month ago, I had a spell of palpitations. I even thought about going to the hospital.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But one night, I slept deeply—and when I woke up, I suddenly felt full of energy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Fengxin beamed: “It must’ve been my poor sleep quality back then. Now my sleep’s gotten better, and I feel incredibly energetic—I’m perfectly fine with just four hours of sleep a night.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he took another milk carton from the box beside his desk, bit a small hole, and began sucking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu watched him closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Fengxin noticed their stares, felt a bit embarrassed, and pulled out two more cartons: “Would you two like some too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu and Fang Jun took them—plain milk, nothing special.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Maybe it’s because I’m so energetic, working so hard—I get thirsty easily.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Fengxin explained, “Plain water tastes bland. Only pure milk feels good going down. Lately, I’ve been drinking over a carton a day—I barely even want to eat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, maybe it’s all this milk that’s giving me a bull’s stamina.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu’s expression flickered slightly: “Are you single?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Fengxin looked melancholy: “I dated someone in school, but it didn’t last—my family situation was bad.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu leaned in, placing a hand on his shoulder, lowering his voice: “With all this energy lately, have you been thinking about women? Picking up business cards or visiting private rooms?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry—this is a social survey. Tell the truth, it’s fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Fengxin’s face flushed awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu pointed directly at Fang Jun: “Look at him—you can tell he’s never short of women. He changes them too often, his behavior’s totally off—but even I haven’t reported him. Why would I harm you for no reason?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Jun tilted his head helplessly, pinched his earlobe, his smile and demeanor perfectly matching the image of a charming rogue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course I think about it sometimes. Lately, I think about it even more frequently.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Fengxin grew more open: “But you probably won’t believe me—I used to browse sites for new, attractive stuff, use tissues… but lately, I haven’t done it even once!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He perked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It must be because I used to waste energy on that stuff. Now that my sleep’s good and my energy’s high, I can do sixty percent more work than before—my bosses even said they’ll raise my bonus.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“More work means more money!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Once I save enough to buy my own apartment, I can marry a wife—even just start dating. With money, if she’s not right, I can find someone new—changing girlfriends isn’t illegal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So I must keep this state. Absolutely cannot let my hands or those computer things ruin my body.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Fengxin clenched his fist, brimming with determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For the past half-month, I’ve thought about that stuff countless times—but held myself back every time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Work! Earn money! Money is everything!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Jun couldn’t help but show admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Kidney Jade demon awakened, most people would immediately seek to absorb yin and replenish yang—not just visit brothels, but even drag people into alleyways at night, repeatedly committing crimes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this Yin Fengxin? He’s become even better at holding back than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The desire to earn a salary has overwhelmed the demon’s influence—not an ordinary man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chu Tianshu silently sighed, his eyes reflecting Yin Fengxin’s face, full of determination and hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Insight Technique’s perception was correct: this man hadn’t suppressed the demon’s influence—he’d forcibly redirected it in another direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To do that, the demon’s aura on him may be weak, but his personal entanglement with it is extremely deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Chu Tianshu’s medical skill, he could almost be certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Fengxin had already died once, suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must’ve been struck down just as the Kidney Jade revived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But logically, a demon’s healing shouldn’t leave a person’s mind this clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1296,"2026-06-19T20:45:51.976Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","69f32d3c66a753630a84c9669052a95257638ae04a119669a21cd61e26eec896","devouring-evil-exterminating-demons-across-all-h-chapter-66","devouring-evil-exterminating-demons-across-all-h-chapter-64",155,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdevouring-evil-exterminating-demons-across-all-h-cover.jpg"]