[{"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-20":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},2279342,4459,"Chapter 20: Partnering with a Tigress?","i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-chapter-20",20,"\u003Cp>The Green Dragon in the Sleeve focuses on hiding the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By concealing the blade intent within the body and unleashing it in the instant of drawing, it possesses the spirit of a dormant dragon startled from sleep, a single roar shaking a thousand mountains!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merely leaking a sliver of killing intent was enough to make Li Yuan lose the ability to resist; such is the terror of \"Dao Rhyme\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the short term, she shouldn't come looking for trouble with me again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo glanced at his attribute panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Name: Chen Mo\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Title: None\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realm: Sixth Grade Mortal Shedding · Returning Origin Realm\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cultivation Method: Primordial Body Tempering Art · Great Success\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martial Arts:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blazing Flame Eight Slashes · Great Success\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Green Dragon in the Sleeve · Entry (10\u002F200)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind-Thunder Dash · Proficient (75\u002F100)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Divine Ability: None\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True Spirit: 31\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heaven-tier martial arts require 200 points to break through each stage, exactly double that of Earth-tier martial arts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Slaying the copper puppet that night increased it by 10 points and granted an additional 30 points of True Spirit... but such opportunities are rare; after all, this is the Imperial City, where would I find so many monsters to grind?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If only I could get a few more Dao Rhyme Crystals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo pondered in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but difficult to go from luxury to frugality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having experienced the feeling of his strength rapidly improving, it was hard to settle his mind and cultivate in a rigid, step-by-step manner again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for how to obtain Dao Rhyme Crystals, besides triggering random events, the only way is through system rewards for conquering heroines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, there are two heroines he has come into contact with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Manzhi is nowhere to be found, and the other is Li Yuan...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo’s expression turned solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget it, he had better just cultivate honestly; he didn't want to get involved with that tigress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he walked into the office, Chen Mo heard a \"crunch\" sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up, he saw Shen Zhixia sitting in a chair, holding a bag of roasted wheat grains in her arms, her cheeks stuffed like a hamster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shen Zhixia? Why are you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo asked in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Zhixia’s expression froze, and a flash of panic crossed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she silently turned around, facing away from Chen Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crunch, crunch~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo: \"……\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is this, afraid I’ll snatch them from you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked over, sat down, and unceremoniously grabbed a handful from the bag, stuffing it into his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Shen Zhixia’s pained expression, he couldn't help but find it amusing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roasted wheat grains are just dry-fried wheat kernels, not much different from popcorn in his previous life, though without butter or powdered sugar, they had a light, wheaty fragrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the \"covert struggle\" between the two, the bag hit the bottom in no time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo was still left wanting more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he had just finished a foot massage, his physical exertion was quite high, and he urgently needed to replenish energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are there any other snacks?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Zhixia hesitated for a moment before taking two Poria cakes from her bosom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She divided one for him and mumbled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is all that's left, I can only give you one...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the thin cake that had been pressed into a hemispherical shape, Chen Mo’s expression was slightly awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had seen Shen Zhixia when she was soaked, so he knew how well-endowed this girl was...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, she was at the level of a D-cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, you still haven't answered me, why did you suddenly run over here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo asked while gnawing on the cake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To see my brother... and to return this to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Zhixia took out a jade pendant and handed it to Chen Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had wanted to return it to him last time she went to Chen Fu, but an \"accident\" had occurred...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time she thought of that, her face would flush and her heart would race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was too embarrassing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo reached out to take it, pondered for a moment, then condensed emerald essence in his palm, wrapping the jade pendant within it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The jade, which was already of excellent quality, seemed to be reborn, becoming warm and lustrous like congealed fat, with light faintly visible flowing within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here, this is for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo returned the brand-new jade pendant to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For... me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Zhixia was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Consider it an exchange for your roasted wheat grains and cake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was naturally a joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Zhixia had saved him at the Music Bureau, and later helped him calm his blood and stabilize his realm... consider it a thank-you gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this jade pendant was not a magic treasure and lacked various peculiar abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was infused with pure life essence; wearing it close to the body could subtly improve one's constitution and repair hidden injuries, which was just right for a martial artist like Shen Zhixia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the vibrant, life-filled jade in her hand, Shen Zhixia was momentarily dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Chen Mo leaned into her ear and whispered, \"Also, I haven't forgotten you, little sister Buggy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two had been playmates since childhood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo was a year older, and Shen Zhixia always followed him like a shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other children teased her for being a \"tag-along bug.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't feel ashamed, but rather proud, saying in a milky voice that she would always be Chen Mo’s \"little sister Buggy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this nickname, Shen Zhixia’s body trembled, and her cheeks turned red at a speed visible to the naked eye, like a ripe apple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, I, I have something to do, I'm leaving first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Zhixia didn't dare look at him, stood up, and fled in a panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo waved and said, \"Slow down, don't trip, little sister Buggy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Zhixia slammed headfirst into the door frame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhixia?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Shuchou happened to walk over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Zhixia didn't even pay him any mind and disappeared in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This girl, why is she in such a rush...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Shuchou found it strange, shook his head, and walked into the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Shen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo greeted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his haggard appearance, he hurriedly expressed a subordinate's concern for his superior, \"Is my lord not well-rested? Although official business is busy, you must take care of your health.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Shuchou leaned back in his chair and rubbed his brow wearily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't mention it, the case of Yan Liang has already spread.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In just half a day, I don't know how many people have been pressuring me and probing for information, both openly and secretly, and there's even...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking of this, Shen Shuchou thought of something, looked up at Chen Mo, and asked suspiciously: \"Did you know the background of that sixth-grade warlock all along? Did you intentionally let me take the fall?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he guessed the figure behind the warlock had a prominent background, he didn't expect it to involve the Prince's Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it could be said he was in a dilemma...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord is the backbone of our Gui Shui Office; as the saying goes, with great power comes great responsibility, how can you call it taking the fall?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, you have the Imperial Consort backing you, what is there to fear?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo laid the flattery on thick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Shuchou glared at him irritably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s easy to talk when you’re not the one standing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Laozi out in front taking the lightning, of course you aren't afraid!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Chen Mo’s leisurely and relaxed appearance, Shen Shuchou grew furious and said, \"There is a case in the western suburbs that was originally the responsibility of the Ding Fire Division. Now that Yan Liang has been thrown in by you, they are short-handed, so you should go along.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo frowned upon hearing this and said, \"Doesn't the Ding Fire Division still have Li Yuan? Even if they are short-handed, there is still the Bing Fire Division; how could it possibly be my turn?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone else has tasks on their hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This case was dumped over by the government office and is a bit tricky, so you and Li Yuan will go together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Shuchou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm to be her partner?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo’s brows furrowed even deeper, \"Isn't that a bit inappropriate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Shuchou said with a straight face:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Handling a case is handling a case; put other matters aside for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As a pillar of the Gui Water Division, I believe in your ability. After all, with great ability comes great responsibility...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, he patted Chen Mo on the shoulder and walked away with his hands behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man is too petty; it’s clearly a case of settling a personal score under the guise of public duty...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, my lord!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Qin Shou ran over excitedly and whispered, \"A new batch of entertainers just arrived at the Music Conservatory; they are beautiful and shapely, really something! I’ve already booked a spot, do you want to go together tonight...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laozi has to work overtime, and you still want to go to the brothel to scout for talent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget about the Music Conservatory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo said coldly, \"There is a case in a while, you are coming with me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Shou: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1584,"2026-06-20T01:15:25.351Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","496faef579a60085b4a39127ff1ca946f5191a00ee395f0ad09b4f34a5b76607","i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-chapter-21","i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-chapter-19",228,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-cover.jpg"]