[{"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-56":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},2279378,4459,"Chapter 56: Staying Firm in the Imperial Consort's Camp! (Please Follow!)","i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-chapter-56",56,"\u003Cp>Chen Mo examined the soul in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After losing its physical body, Jue Mi revealed its true form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gray fur, a pointed nose, sharp teeth, and large ears; its three tails swayed incessantly behind it, as if trying to curry favor with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A fox?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his memories, there really was a fox demon boss in the late stages of the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that one had eight tails, and it was a snow-white fox...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo tucked Jue Mi’s soul into his palm, not devouring it immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After his Soul-Capturing supernatural ability leveled up, it gained a new capability—it could temporarily store souls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon race, the red sand mine, the dead minor official from the Ministry of Works—there had to be some connection between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhou family, or the figure behind the Zhou family, was plotting something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This soul might be useful to the Imperial Consort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Solving the case or whatever isn't important; completing the Imperial Consort's mission is the priority.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Chen Mo often mocked himself as a \"thong-wearer,\" he wasn't naive enough to try and please both sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fence-sitter dies early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to historical experience, fence-sitters usually don't have a good ending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the demon race wreaking havoc in Tiandu City...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was even less of a concern; compared to Imperial Consort Yu, the female demon lord who had slaughtered *Absolute Immortals* until only the game's title remained, the destructive power of the demon race really didn't amount to much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether the Great Yuan is in chaos or not is up to the Imperial Consort; the demon race has to step aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adhere to the Imperial Consort's stance without wavering—this was his strategic policy at the current stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo took out a piece of spirit marrow to replenish his empty dantian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A full quarter-hour of gathering power, draining his entire body’s true qi, combined with the \"Ghost Buster\" bonus damage against the demon race, and coordinated with Shen Shuchou’s control skills—that was how he achieved the effect of a one-hit kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder Zhou Li was so confident; this Jue Mi was indeed very strong, and its overall strength was likely infinitely close to the Fourth Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As true qi nourished his parched meridians, color returned to Chen Mo’s pale cheeks, and he walked over to Shen Shuchou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Shen, are you alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Shuchou caught his breath and looked at Chen Mo with a surprised expression, as if he were meeting him for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That strike just now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo said proudly, \"I created it myself. Is it cool?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Shuchou fell into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his discernment, he could naturally see the extraordinary nature of that strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It contained the rhyme of the Dao; it was undoubtedly a Heaven-tier martial art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creating a Heaven-tier martial art himself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While such things were rare, they weren't unheard of—using a Earth-tier martial art as a foundation and integrating one's insights into the Dao could potentially elevate its grade, but this usually required the polishing and accumulation of several generations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Chen Mo was only twenty years old this year!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by the power of that strike, the consumption of true qi was terrifying; Shen Shuchou felt he might not even be able to execute it himself...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, a monster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Shuchou couldn't help but curse under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Lin Jingzhu’s black-gold staff extended to seven feet, and she kept stabbing wildly at Zhou Li from a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Li was exhausted from parrying and was caught off guard by a strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crackle, crackle—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tip of the staff released blue electric arcs; his whole body shuddered, and his hair stood on end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You stinking bitch, if you have the guts, let me out and fight me properly with real blades and spears @#￥%&*...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Li was furious and cursed at Lin Jingzhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, he was careless for a moment, and the staff was shoved into his mouth, shocking him until his eyes rolled back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Lin Jingzhu had a strong martial arts spirit and was a militant, she wasn't a fool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of raw strength, the gap between her and Zhou Li was too large; even with the formation's assistance, it was very difficult to kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather than that, it was better to conserve her strength and wait for an opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In case Chen Mo abandons me and runs away again, at least I have the power to protect myself... If he really dares to run, once I return to Tiandu City, I'll have my aunt break his dog legs!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Jingzhu pondered secretly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, buddy, it's already dawn, and you're still not done fighting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Chen Mo’s voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them turned their heads simultaneously and saw Chen Mo and Shen Shuchou walking over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Li was stunned and scanned his surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where was Jue Mi?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did it abandon him and run away?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop looking, the demon has already been executed,\" Chen Mo said indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible, absolutely impossible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Li shook his head, refusing to believe what he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, his expression froze on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw Chen Mo holding the translucent soul of the three-tailed fox demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Jue Mi was eating people earlier, it had revealed its true form, and it looked exactly like this soul!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's over...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Li felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar; a chill shot straight from his tailbone to his crown!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can choose to fight to the death and sacrifice yourself for the Zhou family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo squeezed the remnant soul, his eyes narrowing slightly, and said, \"If you want to live, you only have one chance. If you wait until I interrogate this soul, you won't have any value left.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Li’s face turned ashen, and he slumped to the ground in despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long silence, a mocking smile curled his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think I'll believe you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A chance? You're lying to a ghost! It's just a matter of dying sooner or later!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew clearly that illegal mining and colluding with the demon race were both grave crimes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once exposed, there was absolutely no possibility of survival!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the influence of the Zhou family and the person behind them, if they pushed everything onto him, his wife and children might still have a way to live...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this thought, a desire for death flashed in Zhou Li’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could make a move, Shen Shuchou struck like lightning, instantly sealing his vital points, dislocating his jaw, and snapping his limb joints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, his silver spear pierced through his lower abdomen, shattering his sea of qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s what you call professional.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo clapped in admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Shuchou said coldly, \"No need to waste words with him; send him to the Imperial Prison, even an iron man will open his mouth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Li could only move his eyes, which were filled with despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before the Zhou family notices, we must act as quickly as possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Send him to the Imperial Prison first; I will go to the Qilin Pavilion to find Lord Yun immediately. However, Vice Minister Zhou is a high-ranking official of the Third Rank; if we want to move against him, we need an Imperial Decree from the Eastern Palace...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Shuchou frowned, hesitating slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ministry of Revenue held a special status, and Vice Minister Zhou was a staunch member of the Empress's faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the current political situation in turmoil, if Vice Minister Zhou were brought down, it would be no different than the Empress cutting off her own claws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Eastern Palace were to forcibly suppress the case...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Jingzhu saw his thoughts and said, \"Otherwise, I'll go into the palace. In the face of such matters of principle, my aunt... *ahem*, Her Majesty the Empress will definitely make a wise and decisive choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo and Shen Shuchou exchanged a glance and shook their heads secretly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is no right or wrong in politics, only interests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this stage, in the eyes of the Empress, \"stability\" was more important than anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Zhou family was unforgivable, she couldn't give the Imperial Consort's faction a chance to exploit the situation; it was very likely she would temporarily suppress the matter, wait for the storm to pass, and then settle accounts slowly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this did not align with the Imperial Consort's interests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To strike a snake, you must hit its seven-inch mark; since they had made a move, they must ensure a one-hit kill!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a green light flashed by, and Chen Mo reached out to catch it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an Image-Recording Stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head, but only saw a flash of a purple skirt in the dense forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo sank his consciousness into the Image-Recording Stone, and upon seeing the image before him, he couldn't help but be slightly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Zhou Li secretly leaving the Zhou Fu, to the scenes within the mine, and then to the life-and-death struggle of those few people just now... everything except for Gu Manzhi had been recorded!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So this paper doll can not only synchronize perception but also record the surrounding images... In this way, I fear the Empress will not be able to suppress this even if she wants to!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I must enter the palace immediately to see Her Highness!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo’s eyes flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rearranged the array to cover the entrance of the mine, preventing it from being destroyed by others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, stepping on wind and thunder, he leaped and flew toward Tiandu City!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the few people left, Gu Manzhi walked out from behind a tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadows twisted, and the figure of a grey-robed person slowly emerged, saying in a deep voice, \"This behavior of yours is equivalent to aiding the enemy. If the Imperial Consort gains power, the hope of revenge will become even more remote.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Manzhi shook her head and said, \"Only by helping Chen Mo perform a meritorious service is there hope of getting back the Azure Underworld Seal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grey-robed person sneered and said, \"A man's mouth is a deceitful ghost; do you really believe him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Manzhi did not answer, but instead asked in return, \"What do you think of him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling that stunning blade strike from just now, the grey-robed person was silent for a moment, then sighed, \"I have never seen such a genius; his true qi is boundless, his comprehension is astonishing, and he is also proficient in the Dao of arrays... I fear even my Master, in his youth, did not have such ability.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If this child is allowed to grow, he will surely become a great threat in the future!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corners of Gu Manzhi’s lips curled up, \"But if we can successfully turn him, he will become our greatest asset!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grey-robed person glanced at her and said in a skeptical tone, \"You have already failed once; are you sure this time will work? Why don't you let me do it instead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Gu Manzhi’s eyes overflowing with killing intent, the grey-robed person’s tone faltered, and he tentatively suggested, \"Or perhaps both of us together; that way the success rate should be a bit higher...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, what are you doing?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was joking, put away that Blazing Thunder Curse!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1905,"2026-06-20T01:15:25.351Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","d432bc9c1d537b2ed6171b32a7299ab1c89f8f76d7d5389b7a9668d0b3cc010f","i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-chapter-57","i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-chapter-55",228,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-cover.jpg"]