[{"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-3":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},2279325,4459,"Chapter 3: Becoming a Villainous Fodder, I Encounter a Top-Tier Succubus at the Start","i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-chapter-3",3,"\u003Cp>The color drained from Gu Manzhi’s face, turning it as pale as paper...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, it had completely turned into paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body collapsed rapidly; skin, muscles, tendons, and bones... peeled away layer by layer like a molting shell, revealing the \"core\" wrapped inside: it was actually a paper doll the size of a palm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it really was the Paper Puppet Technique...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing this bizarre scene, Chen Mo showed no signs of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the methods of a Saintess of the Moon Radiance Sect, it would be abnormal if she were killed so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached out and picked up the paper doll; a flash of fire crossed his fingertips, and the paper doll ignited out of thin air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faintly, it seemed as though a wail could be heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A translucent phantom emerged, struggling to break free from the paper doll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dark red talisman lit up on the paper doll’s forehead, suppressing it firmly until it finally turned completely into ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a notification message appeared:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Killed \"Nameless Wandering Soul,\" True Spirit +5.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An unexpected harvest?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo’s heart stirred, but his expression remained unchanged as he said indifferently, \"Come out. How much longer do you intend to hide?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, a figure walked out from behind the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her appearance and figure were identical to the \"Gu Manzhi\" who had just died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only, there was less allure in her brows and eyes, and a bit more coldness; her peach-blossom eyes looked at Chen Mo in astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did he discover it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Manzhi was extremely puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her Paper Puppet Technique had reached perfection; to achieve flawlessness, she had even used secret arts to drive a wandering soul to attach to it, making her words and actions almost indistinguishable from a real person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless one was a warlock proficient in this path and possessed a cultivation base far higher than hers, it would be impossible to spot any flaws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a martial artist, Chen Mo naturally did not fall into that category.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Logically speaking, it should have been foolproof...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Chen Mo stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Manzhi took half a step back, watching him with vigilant eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo walked to the tea table and sat down, tapping his fingers on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pour the tea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him so calm, Gu Manzhi became even more uncertain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a slight hesitation, she decided to play it by ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this was the Imperial Capital; if she caused too much of a commotion, it would only invite greater trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She moved with lotus steps, sat opposite Chen Mo, rolled up her sleeves, and lifted the teapot with her delicate hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warming the pot, placing the tea, pouring the water, and rinsing the cups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her movements were skillful and pleasing to the eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chen Mo’s attention was entirely on the frame floating above her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Moon Radiance Saintess · Falling Flower Severed Strings Feng Ningyu · Gu Manzhi】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Realm: Sixth-Rank Warlock】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Cultivation Method: Green Jade True Scripture】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Arts: Six Jia Spirit Control, Paper Puppet Technique, Soul-Absorbing Severed Strings Zither】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Favorability: 0\u002F100 (Locked)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Note: Favorability from 0-100 is divided into four stages, each corresponding to different rewards; reaching 100 points will unlock special rewards.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the \"Favorability\" column, Chen Mo frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the signature gameplay features of *Severing Immortals* was obtaining generous rewards by romancing the heroines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This setting was, of course, fine for the protagonist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was a villain now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as he got involved with a heroine, there would absolutely be no good ending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His predecessor was a bloody example...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A woman's heart is like a cow; the more you lick it, the tougher it gets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo knew this truth well and naturally would not repeat the same mistakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he was considering now was: is a Sixth-Rank Warlock easy to kill?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, please have some tea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Manzhi poured the tea in front of him until it was seventy percent full.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo picked up the teacup and sipped it carefully; the sweet fragrance filled his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tianshan Silver Needle, the first tender buds of early spring. Good tea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An expert.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Manzhi praised him, then said with a smile that wasn't quite a smile, \"However, my lord, are you not afraid that there is poison in the tea?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo shook his head and said, \"The traces left by using poison are too obvious. You aren't that stupid; otherwise, you wouldn't have gone to such great lengths, first using zither music to bewitch my soul, then using a paper doll to lure me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This plan could be called seamless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His predecessor was kept in the dark until his death, thinking that he and Gu Manzhi were in love and deeply devoted, when in reality, he had been dating a paper cutout the whole time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pain, it was too painful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those were just little tricks for flirting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Manzhi’s eyes shifted, her seductive voice making one’s bones feel soft, \"Wouldn't it be double the pleasure if both of us served you, my lord?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo: \"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about it, that actually made some sense...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bah, foul woman, daring to corrupt my Dao heart!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost forgot, Gu Manzhi has the Innate Extreme Yin Body and is born with a seductive constitution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the later stages, when her constitution is fully matured, a single glance or smile could topple all living beings; she is known as the \"Number One Succubus of Severing Immortals,\" even more exaggerated than her own demonic master!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing this woman, one must be on high alert; a moment of carelessness and he would be led astray!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo composed his mind, his tone turning colder, \"And is the Heart-Devouring Gu also just a 'little trick'?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Manzhi asked in confusion, \"What Heart-Devouring Gu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo sneered, \"Still playing dumb at a time like this? Do you really not know what Ji Lianxing told you to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the name \"Ji Lianxing,\" Gu Manzhi was struck with horror; her wrist trembled, and the teapot fell to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pot shattered, and tea splashed everywhere!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at that handsome face, at those eyes as black as lacquer and deep as an abyss, a chill crawled up her spine to the back of her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Panic, shock, disbelief...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with her deep cunning, she lost her composure for a moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He can say the Master's name, which means he knew my identity all along!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be that Yu Youhan sent him? Have they already set a net outside, waiting to catch a turtle in a jar?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of that woman's terrifying methods, Gu Manzhi couldn't help but shiver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she fell into her hands, she would likely find it impossible to live and impossible to die!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While her mind was in turmoil, Chen Mo’s gaze sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He joined his fingers like a blade and slashed down fiercely!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the killing intent leaked out, Gu Manzhi was already alerted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reacted extremely quickly; as her sleeves danced, wisps of green smoke swirled, rapidly forming an ancient green mirror in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The palm-blade struck the mirror surface, sending ripples outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surging force was like a clay ox entering the sea, completely absorbed and neutralized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo had anticipated this; he backhanded a second strike, the force even greater than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A third strike, a fourth strike...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each strike was fiercer, more brutal, and more ruthless than the last!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mirror surface surged like waves, the ripples becoming increasingly dense, and the ancient mirror began to vibrate violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time the eighth strike was delivered, the force had more than decupled!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mirror’s ability to neutralize reached its limit; it emitted a piercing, mournful cry, and under Gu Manzhi’s horrified gaze, it shattered inch by inch, dissipating into green smoke!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The palm, wrapped in blazing flames, passed through the smoke and struck her chest squarely!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanied by the crisp sound of breaking bones, Gu Manzhi spat out a mouthful of blood, flew backward through the air, and slammed heavily against the wall!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire room seemed to tremble!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, the situation had already reversed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have anything else to say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo toyed with his teacup, his tone indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Manzhi leaned against the wall, her chest heaving, blood staining her pale, pretty face; she looked like a broken orchid or a shattered jade, a sight to stir pity in any beholder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She caught her breath, shook her head, and smiled bitterly: \"It seems Young Master Chen has hidden his depths even better than I... I have nothing to say. Kill me or carve me up, as you please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said this, she closed her eyes as if resigning herself to fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her left hand, hidden behind her back, quietly gripped a jade talisman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Engraved within it was the Daoist technique \"Brilliant Thunder Curse,\" with power equivalent to a full-force strike from a fifth-rank warlock; a single thread of intent was all it needed to trigger, and it would erase everything in this room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would rather perish with her enemy than be captured without a fight!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, forgive this disciple for her incompetence; I have failed your trust. If there is a next life...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, an indifferent voice reached her ears:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell Ji Lianxing not to harbor delusions of provoking the Empress, or no matter how vast these Nine Provinces are, there will be no place for her to stand!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The grievances between us are settled; from now on, we have no connection. You won't be this lucky next time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"……Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Manzhi looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo had already turned and walked out of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing at that tall, straight back, she remained stunned for a long time, lost in a daze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A pity, I almost finished her off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo’s expression was grim as he walked toward the main gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason he let Gu Manzhi go was not out of kindness or soft-heartedness, but because he was truly powerless to do more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those eight palm strikes just now had drained every bit of his true qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blazing Flame Eight Slashes, an Earth-tier high-grade martial technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was originally a blade technique consisting of eight moves; the blade momentum stacked layer upon layer with immense power, and it carried a blazing flame energy that would continuously burn the opponent's meridians and internal organs once it entered the body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of lethality alone, it was not inferior to Heaven-tier martial techniques!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a lethal move was naturally difficult to cultivate; not only did it consume a massive amount of true qi, but it also required a profound understanding of the blade Dao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon entry, one could slash twice in succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once mastered, one could slash four times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His predecessor had been exceptionally gifted and, with the guidance of a grandmaster, was only one step away from Great Success, yet he could never fully integrate it, managing at most six consecutive slashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To cross this threshold, effort, aptitude, and opportunity were all indispensable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, for Chen Mo, who possessed a system panel, there was only one thing to consider:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adding points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By killing fierce beasts and demons, one could obtain \"True Spirit,\" which could be used to improve the realm of cultivation methods and martial techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He added the 5 points of True Spirit he had just obtained to Blazing Flame Eight Slashes, directly elevating the martial technique from \"Minor Success\" to \"Great Success\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like a difference of only one word, but in reality, it was a world of difference!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if a membrane had been pierced; the previously obscure parts suddenly became clear, and infinite insights surged into his heart...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, he had reached the realm of perfect harmony!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once one technique is mastered, all are mastered; after the blade technique reached Great Success, it was no longer limited to a weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo had deliberately closed the distance, launching a sudden attack while Gu Manzhi’s mind was shaken, compressing all his true qi into a single line and using his palm as a blade to strike her into a state of severe injury!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The price was that his true qi was excessively overdrawn, reaching the point of total exhaustion!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His current state was no better than Gu Manzhi's!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With my seventh-rank martial arts realm, using this move is still too much of a stretch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No choice; warlock methods are treacherous and unpredictable. The longer it drags on, the more dangerous it becomes, so I had to gamble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A pity, the gap in our realms is too large. Even with the element of surprise, I still couldn't kill her... She might still have a trump card; this place is not a good place to linger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo panted heavily, his legs feeling as heavy as a thousand catties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With every step, his internal meridians felt as if they were tearing apart, and his consciousness was gradually blurring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, this place isn't safe...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He forced himself to walk out of the gate and looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, a two-horse carriage was parked, pulling a carriage body with a tin roof and black curtains—a style that only those with an official rank of fourth-rank or higher were qualified to use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no time to think, he walked straight over, lifted the curtain, and climbed into the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside sat a young girl with a delicate appearance, her pink cheeks stuffed full, holding a piece of osmanthus cake, looking at this uninvited guest in a daze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo tore the jade pendant from his waist and threw it over, his voice hoarse:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My father is the Right Vice Censor-in-Chief. We live on Ming'an Street in the east of the city. Take me back to the manor, quick!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he finished speaking, his body completely lost its strength, and he collapsed straight into the girl's arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The osmanthus cake was knocked to the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl looked at the man in her arms, then at the osmanthus cake on the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(⊙ˍ⊙)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∑(っ°Д°;)っ\u003C\u002Fp>",2362,"2026-06-20T01:15:25.351Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","69f8131e7b1a5aa29eeb1b7a4ca8dc019a8e48bfdb6b5712a995f9ee5b82c8a9","i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-chapter-4","i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-chapter-2",228,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-cover.jpg"]