[{"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-28":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},2279350,4459,"Chapter 28: Battalion Commander Li, Your Thinking Has Gone Astray!","i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-chapter-28",28,"\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first light of dawn appeared, and the morning sun rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people of Tongling County, having survived another night, took down the wooden boards sealing their doors and windows, and one after another, they stepped out of their homes and onto the streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neighbors looked at one another; in their eyes, there was both the relief of having survived a disaster and a flickering, uneasy dread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were relieved that they and their families had safely made it through another night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was only temporary; in three days, who would be the next to die?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commotion from last night was greater than any time before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sounds of hacking and killing, the whistling of signal arrows, the soul-chilling roars...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The collapsed houses visible everywhere, the massive palm prints deeply embedded in the ground...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was truly like the end of the world!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such a monster hiding in the city, did they still have a way to live?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flee?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where could they flee to?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As common folk, they had lived in this small county for generations, tilling the fields and working to make a living.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they abandoned their homes and businesses to leave, cutting off their livelihood, how would they survive in the future?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the sun shone brightly overhead, a cold and desperate atmosphere spread through the crowd—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Giddyap!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the sound of urgent hoofbeats rang out through the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A government runner galloped past on horseback, his high-pitched voice echoing in the air:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The County Magistrate announces, let all quarters be informed: the murder case is solved, the true culprit has been executed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The serial murder case is completely solved; the demon has been beheaded by Battalion Commander Chen of the Heavenly Qilin Guard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The County Magistrate announces, let all quarters be informed...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the figure of the runner recede, the people looked on in a daze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon... is dead?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dark clouds that had shrouded the entire county suddenly dispersed; they were bewildered and at a loss, their minds blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long while later, they awoke as if from a dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clamor of the crowd began to rise, accompanied by bursts of suppressed sobbing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the city gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>County Magistrate Li Minghan and a group of government officials waited there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had arrived just as the sky was turning light, waiting for over an hour, yet there was not the slightest hint of displeasure on their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clip-clop, clip-clop—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of hoofbeats began to rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of people rode out of the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in the lead held his reins loosely, moving at a leisurely pace; he was refined and handsome, truly a dashing young master of the mundane world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Minghan led his men to meet them quickly, bowing with cupped hands:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Chen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These three short words contained a myriad of emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never would have imagined that the culprit who had brutally murdered twenty-nine people in three months and left the entire county in a state of panic was actually the widow of the Liu estate!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the true identity of Lady Liu, once spoken, was even more chilling—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the Ten Great Heavenly Demons, the Evil Ghost Qin Wuxiang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mass murderer, wicked and vicious, with extremely cruel methods!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking that such a demon had been hiding in the city, Li Minghan could not help but feel a lingering fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for Chen Mo taking action, the consequences... would have been unthinkable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Head Constable Xing and the other runners looked on with awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had witnessed with their own eyes the scene of Chen Mo bathing in blood to slay the demon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This seemingly pampered young master of a wealthy family was, in his bones, a more ruthless man than that demon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The hour is still early; why doesn't my lord wait until after lunch to depart, so that this humble official may fulfill the duties of a host?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Minghan urged him to stay with enthusiasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need. Now that the matter here is finished, I must return to the capital to report; Magistrate Li should focus your energy on the aftermath.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo said indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once this matter spread, it would surely cause quite a stir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This small county would likely be lively for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since that is the case, this official will not insist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But please, my lord, do not refuse this small token of my sincerity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Minghan pulled five banknotes from his sleeve without a hint of hesitation, each with a value of one hundred taels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo frowned, \"What is the meaning of this, Magistrate Li?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his displeasure, Li Minghan hurriedly explained: \"My lord, do not misunderstand. Last night, while battling that demon, all the brothers worked hard, and my lord even suffered heavy injuries; this is just a small recuperation fee gathered by our county office, a mere token of our gratitude...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Shou, standing to the side, understood the implication and reached out to take the banknotes, saying with a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I shall thank Magistrate Li on behalf of the brothers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Minghan breathed a sigh of relief and nodded repeatedly, \"It is only right, only right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Giddyap!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group spurred their horses into a gallop, kicking up a great cloud of dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Safe travels, my lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Minghan watched them leave until they disappeared from his sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The secretary leaned in and whispered: \"Master, regardless of anything else, isn't five hundred taels a bit too much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Li Minghan claimed it was gathered by the county office, in reality, this was his own bottom-of-the-box savings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Minghan shook his head and said: \"I was a fool; I didn't even realize yesterday that he was a young master of the Chen family...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention how noble the Chen family was, they even had an Imperial Consort behind them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That lady was far more terrifying than any of the Ten Great Heavenly Demons!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the money is gone, I can still squeeze you all, and eventually, I'll be able to save it back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If my life is gone, then everything is gone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secretary: \"???\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan sat on her horse, her head feeling a bit dizzy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last night, everyone was physically and mentally exhausted, so they stayed at the Liu estate. But as soon as she closed her eyes, the image of Chen Mo tossing her around flashed before her...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn't sleep at all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, her backside had not yet stopped swelling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the jolting of the horse, the burning pain became even more intense, accompanied by waves of soreness and itching, making her almost unable to stop herself from letting out a soft moan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You scoundrel, you hit so hard, you even used a martial technique!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh, no, I can't hold on much longer...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Li Yuan was swaying, Chen Mo rode his horse to her side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Battalion Commander Li.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan forced herself to perk up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is something I am curious about.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly did you see in the illusion last night?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo asked with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had heard Li Yuan muttering his name, and saying things like \"crush you to death\"...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it probably wasn't that kind of scene; after all, their relationship was so poor that if it weren't for the favorability lock, it would certainly be in the negatives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that they were competing in sword techniques?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan was momentarily speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the scene in the illusion, her earlobes couldn't help but turn hot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very beginning, she was indeed competing with Chen Mo in sword techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as they fought, they ended up on the bed...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After fighting for a while longer, even the clothes were beaten away...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was slapped awake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, I won't tell you,\" Li Yuan said, turning her head away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did this person feel a bit strange?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, several lines of text flashed before his eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Li Yuan\" favorability increased.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Favorability threshold broken, progress lock removed.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Current progress: 48\u002F100 (Regret not meeting sooner).]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(⊙ˍ⊙)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(´･ω･`)?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>щ(ﾟДﾟщ)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, not long ago she was chasing him, shouting to kill him; how did it suddenly become \"regret not meeting sooner\"?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that the heroines of this world all have hidden attributes... the harder you hit them, the faster their favorability rises?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo’s expression was grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding a rigorous attitude, while passing a fork in the road and taking advantage of the fact that no one was following for the moment, he raised his hand and slapped Li Yuan on the lower back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mmm~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if it were the final straw that broke the camel's back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan’s body shuddered violently, and she slumped powerlessly onto the horse's back, her eyes losing focus as if she had lost her soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Li Yuan\" favorability increased.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Current progress: 49\u002F100 (Regret not meeting sooner).]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo: \"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I type a question mark, it doesn't mean I have a problem; it means I think you have a problem...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman has a major problem!\u003C\u002Fp>",1543,"2026-06-20T01:15:25.351Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","39e3441dbe6385c17f88adc6b8907104aec9f303fb260cce0974778d1d3e77ea","i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-chapter-29","i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-chapter-27",228,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-cover.jpg"]