[{"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-33":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},2279355,4459,"Chapter 33: Nothing Tastes Better Than","i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-chapter-33",33,"\u003Cp>\"You dog of a servant, you have some nerve!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the great hall, Yu Youhan looked down from her high position, her phoenix eyes coldly fixed on Chen Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo hurriedly lowered his head and said, \"This subordinate could not control himself; I beg Your Ladyship for forgiveness!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heaven is my witness, he truly did not do it on purpose!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But those fragrant, soft little feet were delivered right to his mouth; he really couldn't help himself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That refreshing, sweet, and subtle fragrance made his mind go blank, and as if possessed, he had lightly nibbled on them...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing tastes better than feet; the ancients did not deceive me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Presumptuous!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Youhan's voice was as piercing as a midwinter wind; her robes fluttered without a breeze, and her aura, deep as an abyss and heavy as a prison, made the air nearly solidify!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A boundless pressure bore down, pinning Chen Mo firmly to the floor. His bones and joints emitted a \"creaking\" sound, as if he would be crushed to a pulp and turned into a puddle of mud the next moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Chen Mo finally regained his senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, the tolerance and \"special care\" the Lady had shown him had made him feel a bit carried away, to the point that he almost forgot that she was the most terrifying existence in \"Absolute Immortal\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A female devil who kills without blinking!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single finger could grind him into dust!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This subordinate deserves to die; please calm your anger, Your Ladyship!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo said with difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only when I allow you to touch, may you touch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you dare to do this again, do not blame me for being ruthless!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling a wave of scorching heat coming from her wrist, Yu Youhan let out a cold snort and withdrew her pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Your Ladyship, for sparing my life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo felt as if he had been granted an amnesty; he lay on the ground gasping violently, his back already soaked through with cold sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This fellow is becoming more and more presumptuous, actually daring to lick... he almost made me lose my composure again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I don't give him a taste of my power, who knows what kind of outrageous things he might do next!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as there is no hostility in my heart, the Red Silk will not appear. Putting on a show to scare him a little is fine...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Youhan thought to herself, her face expressionless as she said indifferently, \"Speak, why have you suddenly entered the palace?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo calmed himself for a moment, took a token from his bosom, and presented it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Youhan's eyes flashed, \"The Flying Phoenix Token? How did this thing end up in your hands?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Empress had Eunuch Jin deliver it to Chen Fu...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo recounted everything that had just happened, word for word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was merely killing a demon; to be promoted to the sixth rank and specially granted a Flying Phoenix Token—this kind of reward far exceeds the standard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And that Shattered Jade Blade...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is clearly an attempt to poach my people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Youhan sneered, a trace of killing intent flashing in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could be indifferent to others, but Chen Mo was different; this \"inner demon\" was her greatest weakness and Achilles' heel!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Empress succeeded in turning him, he would become an excellent weapon to use against her!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since the Empress values you so much, what are your thoughts?\" Yu Youhan asked in a clear voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo said with a firm tone, \"Your Ladyship's kindness to this subordinate is like a rebirth; I am willing to go through fire and water for you, with absolutely no divided loyalties!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Youhan nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Empress bestowed the reward, Chen Mo did not hesitate and entered the palace to report it immediately, which was enough to show his attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad, you did not disappoint me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Youhan raised her hand and threw the Flying Phoenix Token over, \"Since the Empress gave it to you, you may keep it... I want to see what other tricks she can come up with!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides this, is there anything else?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo shook his head, \"I dare not disturb your cultivation, Your Ladyship; this subordinate will take his leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, he bowed and backed away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching his cautious and slightly distant demeanor, Yu Youhan was slightly stunned. After realizing the reason, her brows relaxed, and her eyes held a hint of amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo's footsteps halted, and he stood in place with his head lowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corners of Yu Youhan's lips curled up, \"You felt aggrieved by how I treated you just now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo said in a low voice, \"This subordinate would not dare.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are the only person who has ever touched my body...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Youhan paused, then said indifferently, \"I am merely reminding you not to push your luck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo was startled upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Emperor hasn't touched her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, he had roughly guessed as much in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the story background of \"Absolute Immortal,\" Imperial Consort Yu had a mysterious origin, and her purpose for entering the palace was to \"steal the nation's fortune\"; there was no excessive description of the relationship between her and Emperor Wulie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yu Youhan entered the palace, Emperor Wulie had not yet fallen ill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, with her cultivation base, as long as she was not willing, no one could force her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What, you don't believe me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him silent, Yu Youhan's voice grew a few degrees colder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo came back to his senses and hurriedly said, \"This subordinate naturally believes you, Your Ladyship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need for Yu Youhan to lie about such a thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what did she mean by telling him this suddenly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Youhan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo walked over as instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw those crossed legs lifted; the skin beneath the palace gown was like jade, and a pair of snow-white, delicate jade feet were presented before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Youhan turned her head away, \"Here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's just a pair of feet, I don't know what's so good about them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it, considering his loyalty... my reaction just now was indeed a bit intense, so I'll just let him be.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after waiting for a long while, Chen Mo did not move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Youhan glanced at him, her eyes darkening slightly, \"What, you don't want to touch?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo said cautiously, \"This subordinate is worried...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since I have permitted it, what else is there to worry about? Just now you were doing that... continue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Youhan snorted lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Continue?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was acting under imperial order, there shouldn't be any problems, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo swallowed, hesitated for a moment, and reached out to support her arch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fragrance was like orchids, unstained by dust, and the delicate, smooth texture was addictive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Youhan's heart jumped violently!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time seemed different from all the previous times...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sensation of extreme numbness surged from her toes, spreading throughout her entire body in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her wrists were scorching hot, and an unprecedented, intense palpitation came in wave after wave, drowning her like a raging sea!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Ladyship?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo sensed something was wrong, looked up, and was instantly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw Yu Youhan's eyes were unfocused, a flush of crimson spreading from her cheeks to her slender neck, yet her temperament remained noble and majestic, like a wild poppy blooming on the peak of a snowy mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Poisonous, fatal, but bewitchingly beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing his gaze, Yu Youhan bit her red lips, her voice trembling, \"You dog of a servant, d-don't look at me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Chen Mo lowered his head, he smelled a thick, rich fragrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He followed the source of the scent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed to be...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, his vision blurred, and the Lady's figure vanished, leaving only her voice echoing in the air:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is getting late, I am tired; you may withdraw.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...This subordinate takes his leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden interruption left Chen Mo wanting more, and he walked out of the great hall feeling somewhat disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Compared to the pie in the sky the Empress promised, the Lady's feet are much better...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Youhan leaned against a pillar, her whole body limp, her phoenix eyes filled with mist, and her desire nearly overflowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He truly was sent by heaven to torture me; every time he makes me so wretched...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next time...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next time I will definitely be able to hold it in!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavenly Qilin Guard headquarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Chen Mo walked into the office, he was surrounded by everyone from the Gui Water Division.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Shou grinned widely, the flesh on his face bunching up, \"Congratulations to the Platoon Leader on your promotion to Battalion Commander!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, Battalion Commander! Well done, Battalion Commander!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone shouted their congratulations in unison, the atmosphere extremely lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo shook his head and said, \"You are certainly well-informed... but it is merely a title without the actual position. You should still call me Platoon Leader in the future, lest it cause misunderstandings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Shou said with a smile, \"There are simply no vacancies in the office for now... I heard that Battalion Commander Shen is expected to be promoted to Deputy Regional Commander. When that happens, won't you taking over the Gui Water Division officially be a matter of course?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Mang muttered from the side, \"It's only a matter of time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo smiled and said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Easier said than done; how could it be that easy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The internal relationships within the Heavenly Qilin Guard were intricate and complex; pulling one hair would affect the whole body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relying solely on the merit of slaying a Heavenly Demon was not enough to allow him to manage a division; having a nominal title of Battalion Commander was already an exceptional promotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, there was a conventional rule here:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To hold the position of Battalion Commander, one must reach the fifth rank of the Martial Dao!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, it would be difficult to command respect!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is so good about being a Battalion Commander?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's much more comfortable being a small Platoon Leader; if something goes wrong, there's someone else to take the blame.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo pondered secretly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The big blame would be taken by the Imperial Consort, the small blame by Battalion Commander Shen, and as for himself... sorry, this guy doesn't stick to the pot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Boss, the silver notes given by that County Magistrate are still with me. What do you think...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Shou pulled Chen Mo to the side and said in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo waved his hand and said, \"Since it is recuperation money, don't save it. After the office closes, take the brothers out to relax.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Shou's eyes lit up, his expression excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For martial artists full of vigor like them, there was only one place to \"relax\"...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The brothel!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a damn brothel at that!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A new batch of courtesans recently arrived at the Music Conservatory; they are beautiful and well-proportioned, very high quality!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Among them is a performer who is quite famous; she is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and her appearance is stunning, comparable to a top courtesan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don't you come along and have some fun, Platoon Leader? Consider it a celebration of your promotion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Shou said with a beaming smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo thought about it and did not refuse; it wouldn't be bad to change his mood occasionally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Call those people from the Ding Fire Division as well. After all, they put in the effort, and they have a share in this silver.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Shou replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Fire Division office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan held her long saber and stood by the window, her eyes unfocused, wondering what she was thinking about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Platoon Leader Li... Platoon Leader Li?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burst of calling brought her back to her senses, and she realized a Captain was standing in front of her, looking at her with a strange expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\" Li Yuan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Captain handed her a document, \"This is the handover of authority. Battalion Commander Chu has already approved it. The five squads under Platoon Leader Yan... ahem, Yan Liang, will be temporarily managed by Platoon Leader Li.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Liang had been thrown into the Imperial Prison, leaving the Platoon Leader position vacant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until a new successor was chosen, all matters would be temporarily handled by Li Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be said that the burden of the entire Ding Fire Division now rested on her shoulders alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan took the document, said nothing more, and turned away silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching her back, the Captain felt a bit strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since returning from Tongling County, Li Yuan had been absent-minded, often staring out the window alone, as if she had been traumatized by something...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I actually... in front of Chen Mo...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So embarrassing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time she thought of this, Li Yuan wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then on horseback, Chen Mo's slap seemed to have flipped a switch; that shameful yet indescribable feeling was something she had never experienced before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If hitting me there before was to wake me from the illusion, it could barely be understood, but what was that last slap for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly does he mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And ever since we got back, he seems to have been avoiding me... am I that scary?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan's heart surged, and she felt a bit anxious and uneasy without realizing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to find Chen Mo to clear things up, but she couldn't find an opportunity and didn't know how to face him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Platoon Leader...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, several bailiffs walked up to her, their expressions somewhat nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\" Li Yuan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group stammered, unable to get to the point for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan frowned, \"If you have something to say, say it. If not, get lost. Why are you stuttering?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked at each other, and one of them gathered his courage and said, \"Didn't that County Magistrate give us recuperation money last time... after the office closes, Platoon Leader Chen is calling us to go to the Music Conservatory to relax...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding the Tongling County case, Chen Mo truly kept his word and reported all their names.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was an unprecedented merit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention how generous the rewards from the imperial court were, just this reputation alone would be of great benefit to their future career advancement!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having received his favor, they naturally did not want to lose face with Chen Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, what man could refuse a freebie?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the relationship between the Ding Fire Division and the Gui Water Division was tense, and a Platoon Leader had been sent away just a few days ago... without Li Yuan's approval, they dared not participate in such a gathering privately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Music Conservatory? Chen Mo asked you to go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan's expression turned cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone nodded, biting the bullet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had prepared themselves mentally before coming; Platoon Leader Li had always detested brothels and was at odds with Platoon Leader Chen, so there was a nine-out-of-ten chance this wouldn't happen...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since it is recuperation money, there is a share for me in there too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will go too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm... ah?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was stunned, looking at Li Yuan with blank expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Platoon Leader Li... is going too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that not allowed?\" Li Yuan asked back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone looked at each other, \"That's not it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan snorted coldly, \"Wait for me after work. Whoever dares to leave first will have their dog legs broken!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhuo had been in a very bad mood lately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected that Chen Mo's \"wild talk\" from a few days ago would become reality so quickly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slaying the tenth Heavenly Demon, promoted to Battalion Commander, holding the rank of regular sixth grade!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of official rank alone, he was already on equal footing with him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was an imperial decree issued by the Empress herself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This reward is clearly far beyond the standard; it makes no sense at all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Chen family is clearly a lackey of Imperial Consort Yu; why would the Empress favor him so much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhuo furrowed his brows, unable to fathom the reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But fortunately, it is only a pending appointment, with no real power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The positions in the Heavenly Qilin Guard are already set; there are no vacancies for a Company Commander, so there is no need to worry too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For now, I should focus on handling the affairs in the government office...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Yan Liang was thrown into the imperial prison, a mountain of official business had piled up, and a new Platoon Leader had to be appointed as soon as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, for the moment, there was no suitable candidate to be found.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fortunately, there is still Li Yuan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan was not only strong enough, but she was also swift and decisive in her work, and she held high prestige within the office; it would be no problem for her to temporarily shoulder the responsibilities of the Ding Fire Division.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is Platoon Leader Li? Tell her to come see me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to give her a thorough briefing regarding the office's affairs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhuo spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Captain standing to the side hesitated for a moment and said, \"Platoon Leader Li has already left...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Chu Zhuo was somewhat puzzled and said, \"She left just as the shift ended? Doesn't she usually practice her blade at the training grounds?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Captain's evasive manner, Chu Zhuo frowned and said in a deep voice, \"What exactly is going on? Tell me the truth!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Captain shivered and whispered, \"This subordinate heard that she seems to have gone to the Music Conservatory together with Platoon Leader Chen and the others...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough, cough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhuo nearly choked on his own saliva, his old face flushing bright red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The, the Music Conservatory?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why would a young lady go to a place like that? And with Chen Mo, of all people?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Captain shook his head and said, \"This subordinate does not know either...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhuo's heart sank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since when had Li Yuan become so close to Chen Mo?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two Platoon Leaders of the Ding Fire Division—one sent to the imperial prison, the other lured away by Chen Mo... Was he, as the Company Commander, not effectively a commander without troops, completely sidelined?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a minute...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The pending Company Commander position that Chen Mo is waiting for—could it be that he is waiting for my position?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhuo's scalp could not help but tingle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: It's the beginning of the month, please give some monthly votes, love you all, mua~\u003C\u002Fp>",3155,"2026-06-20T01:15:25.351Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","7653ce7fdeacff6bb269e002a9dbf02b53ea14c5b51bd410fcc33787f02fb2d6","i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-chapter-34","i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-chapter-32",228,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-cover.jpg"]