[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor":3,"chapter-i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-chapter-12":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","I Became the Inner Demon of the Female Demon Lord",{"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},2279334,4459,"Chapter 12: The Imperial Consort's Hush Money?","i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-chapter-12",12,"\u003Cp>Chen Fu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the bedroom, Chen Mo stood before a bronze mirror, examining himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was as white as porcelain, as handsome as fine jade, and his brow carried an air of nobility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore a tight-fitting, ink-black outfit embroidered with scale-like patterns, a three-foot horizontal blade slung at his waist; he was heroic and spirited, truly a jade-carved man of the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad, about the same as my past life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo stroked his chin and nodded secretly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Chen Zhuo had grounded him for a month, there was no way he would actually stay in the manor for that long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that his injuries were fully healed and he had broken through to the Sixth Rank, even if there were remnants of the Moon Radiance Sect in the city, they might not be his match!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As a martial artist, one must advance with courage and vigor; to be timid and hesitant is to achieve nothing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Time to work!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he stepped out of the Chen Fu gate, he bumped into a figure in white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the very court lady who had brought him into the palace yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Chen...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have the wrong person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the other could finish speaking, Chen Mo slammed on the brakes, turned on his heel, and headed back into the manor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To die before achieving one's goal...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The court lady raised her hand and beckoned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tremendous suction force surged forth; Chen Mo felt the surrounding scene rapidly receding, and his body, beyond his control, was pulled before the court lady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is Young Master Chen hiding from me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The court lady’s delicate brows furrowed, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not that I’m hiding from you, it’s just...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo hesitated, then asked, \"Is the Imperial Consort summoning me to the palace again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling what happened yesterday, he felt uneasy; could the Imperial Consort be planning to kill him to silence him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is not the case.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Chen did not receive a reward yesterday, so the Imperial Consort specifically had me deliver it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The court lady produced a jade box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A reward?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached out to take it and opened the box, finding inside a jade slip and a token.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment his fingers touched the jade slip, a prompt flashed before his eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Obtained Heaven-tier High-grade Martial Art: Green Dragon in the Sleeve.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Learn immediately?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heaven-tier High-grade?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo nearly bit his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One must know that Earth-tier martial arts were already top-tier in the mortal world; if they leaked into the pugilistic world, they would be enough to trigger a scramble among all major factions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a behemoth like the Three Saints Sect could possibly possess Heaven-tier secret techniques!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, Imperial Consort Yu had so easily gifted such a supreme treasure...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed the person he was relying on was a much bigger backer than he had imagined!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given that the court lady was still nearby, Chen Mo chose not to learn it immediately, instead turning his gaze to the token.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt cold to the touch, neither gold nor stone, likely crafted from some special material; it was imprinted with a soaring phoenix, every detail distinct, as if it were a living thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the Purple Phoenix Token. To see this token is to see the Imperial Consort herself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The court lady was concise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo’s heart jolted upon hearing this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He naturally understood the weight of the words \"see the Imperial Consort herself\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the Heaven-tier martial art, this Purple Phoenix Token was likely the greater reward!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With the meager merit I’ve established, I don't deserve such a heavy reward. So, is this... hush money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s it, the Imperial Consort must be reminding me not to let anything slip.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo pondered secretly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the court lady reminded him: \"The Purple Phoenix Token represents the Imperial Consort’s majesty; do not use it lightly unless absolutely necessary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo cupped his hands and said: \"Thank you for the advice. May I ask how to address you, Miss?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The court lady stood with her hands behind her back and said indifferently: \"Xu Qingyi, Palace Rectifier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it is Rectifier Xu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo straightened his back, held up the token, and said loudly: \"Rectifier Xu, heed my command.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The court lady: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corner of her eye twitched violently, her fists clenched tight, and as she stared at the purple token, she finally lowered her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need you to help me investigate someone...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take care, Rectifier Xu~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the figure depart rapidly as if shrinking the earth into inches, the smile on Chen Mo’s face gradually faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The protagonist being sacrificed is the inevitable path for every villain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Counting the days, he should be arriving in Tian Du City soon, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>North of the city, Yizhen Ward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vast building complex sat within, with bracket sets and flying eaves, standing imposingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black bricks and black tiles, high walls and deep courtyards; seen from afar, it resembled a dormant beast, full of oppressive force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the headquarters of the Tianlin Guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a special agency independent of the Three Departments and Six Ministries, the duties of the Tianlin Guard were very broad, including but not limited to: intelligence gathering, torture and interrogation, investigating officials, and both open and covert assassinations...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes, when the government office could not handle a case, the Tianlin Guard would assist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simply put, they did all the dirty and exhausting work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, the Tianlin Guard reported directly to the Emperor, but now that Emperor Wulie’s lifespan was nearing its end and power was divided, the Tianlin Guard had been infiltrated by the Palace faction and the Imperial Consort faction, becoming one of the battlefields for the two parties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tianlin Guard was divided into five offices and ten divisions, each office organized into a Battalion Commander's unit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ten divisions were named after the Heavenly Stems:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Wood, Yi Wood, Bing Fire, Ding Fire, Wu Earth, Ji Earth, Geng Metal, Xin Metal, Ren Water, and Gui Water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, the Wu Earth, Ji Earth, Ren Water, and Gui Water divisions were controlled by the Imperial Consort, while the remaining six were in the hands of the Empress faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Chen Mo’s position was that of a Platoon Leader under the Gui Water Division.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He commanded five Squad Leaders, totaling fifty men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his age, reaching this position was already considered an exceptional promotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No help for it—who told him he had someone backing him from above?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking into the Tianlin Guard gate, the massive training ground was already packed with people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the moment Chen Mo entered, the previously noisy air instantly went quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes converged upon him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recently, the name \"Chen Mo\" had been a hot topic of discussion in Tian Du City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was the broken engagement or the disappearance of the courtesan, everything had an inseparable connection to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with his absence for several days, it was inevitable that people would let their imaginations run wild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss Chen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, you're here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One fat and one thin man greeted Chen Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fat one was named Qin Shou, and the thin one was Liu Mang; they were the two Squad Leaders under Chen Mo and were the closest to him on a daily basis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo nodded slightly, and just as he was about to speak, a mocking voice suddenly rang out:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yo, isn't this Platoon Leader Chen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought you had resigned and quit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You tore up a marriage contract for a courtesan, only to end up with nothing—losing the girl and the battle. Have you been hiding under your covers crying these past few days?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speaker was a short, stout man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With thick eyebrows, a bulbous nose, and a face pitted and scarred like a seeded strawberry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Squad Leader of the Ding Fire Division, Yan Xun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately triggered a burst of laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo did not speak; his gaze swept across the room, memorizing every laughing face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go f*** yourself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yan Xun, are you fucking looking for death?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Shou pointed at Yan Xun's nose and cursed angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Mang remained expressionless, one hand already pressed against the hilt of his blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just a joke, surely Platoon Leader Chen wouldn't hold it against me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xun shrugged and said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo said indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xun's expression grew even more smug, assuming he had backed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because you aren't worthy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the words had even faded, blade qi erupted!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strike Chen Mo unleashed was not aimed at Yan Xun, but at the pale-faced man standing to the side, watching the show in silence with a playful look in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Platoon Leader of the Fire Division, Yan Xun's own older brother and direct superior, Yan Liang!\u003C\u002Fp>",1489,"2026-06-20T01:15:25.351Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","9efabe977fb86d982b598ec93e75c06454831912e836eb11d3cc2e020ed149dc","i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-chapter-13","i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-chapter-11",228,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-cover.jpg"]