The moment Su Nian heard the Horned Demon Bastard’s words, her mind buzzed as if struck by a thunderclap, instantly going blank.
She widened her eyes, those clear and bright sky-blue pupils now filled with shock and fear, staring fixedly at the man before her as if looking at a demon crawling out of hell.
‘He… what did he just say? Did I hear wrong?’
Su Nian desperately searched her mind for related words, trying to understand the meaning hidden in Chu Tian’s words.
But the more she thought, the faster her heart pounded, and her cheeks burned hotter, as if being roasted over a flame—ready to ignite at any moment.
N… no way.
How could this be possible?!
Could it really mean what she feared?
Su Nian felt herself on the verge of madness; she would rather believe this Horned Demon Bastard was plotting some even darker scheme than accept that he would make such a… such a filthy request.
She didn’t even dare to speak the word out loud.
Just thinking about it made her nauseous and terrified.
Meanwhile, Chu Tian’s heart churned like turbulent waves, restless and unable to settle for a long time.
Tonight, no matter what, he had to gather 200,000 Annoyance Value to buy the specially designed Bell of Requiem targeting Necromancers.
Only then could he safely take Su Nian to Mossenburg, facing the unknown dangers ahead.
Necromancers were no innocents—they were cunning and cruel, and a slight carelessness could lead to eternal damnation, even the soul unable to rest.
He could never allow Su Nian to be harmed, not even the slightest bit.
So… this was the only way.
Chu Tian’s eyes sharpened, instantly extinguishing the last flicker of hesitation and compassion in his heart.
The Demon Race Invasion was imminent; time was running out.
He couldn’t slowly “court” Su Nian, gaining Annoyance Value bit by bit.
That slow “boiling frog” approach was too sluggish; it simply wouldn’t be enough to face the looming crisis.
He had to grow stronger as soon as possible.
Only then could he protect Su Nian, survive this chaotic era, and safeguard everything he wanted to protect.
First, deal with the Necromancers.
This might be a crucial move for the Demon Race, his most important task now and the mission he must fulfill.
As for the humiliation and pain Su Nian was enduring…
Chu Tian silently vowed that once the Demon Race was repelled, he would make it up to her twice over!
Absolutely!
Then, he would make her the happiest woman in the world, making her forget all the pain and humiliation of the past.
He swore this in his heart, as if doing so could ease the burden of guilt weighing him down.
He quietly built a beautiful future in his mind, one after repelling the Demon Race and protecting the world.
There, Su Nian would understand his difficulties, forgive his current actions, and they would live happily together.
He firmly believed that as long as he could repel the Demon Race and protect this world, Su Nian would eventually understand him.
With that thought.
A fierce desire to conquer surged up inside Chu Tian again, instantly overwhelming all other emotions like a bursting flood, drowning his remaining rationality.
If that’s the case, then he might as well go all out and gather as many Annoyance Value as possible!
“Didn’t you hear me? I said, if you’re unwilling to kiss my lips… then let’s try something else.” Chu Tian repeated coldly, his tone harsher and more unyielding than before, leaving no room for negotiation.
His deep, magnetic voice echoed through the spacious study, each syllable striking Su Nian’s heartstrings, making her flush with embarrassment.
Hearing the same words again, Su Nian was utterly stunned.
Like being struck by lightning, she stood there dumbfounded, unable to react.
Her gem-like, brilliant sky-blue eyes were filled with shock and fear, staring unblinkingly at the man before her.
A resolute gleam flashed in Chu Tian’s eyes, cold and domineering, carrying unquestionable authority, as if proclaiming his sovereignty and warning Su Nian not to resist.
Suddenly, he yanked the chain connected to Su Nian’s collar.
At that moment.
The girl’s confused thoughts, combined with the tingling from her earlier weak spot attack, left her body drained of strength, soft and limp.
Suddenly, a brutal tug at her neck came without warning, violently pulling her forward.
Her already unsupported body lost balance instantly, her foot slipping on empty air.
What was originally a sudden pull quickly turned into a loss of control, sending her crashing forward—straight into the Horned Demon Bastard before her.
At this moment, she couldn’t even think of resisting, let alone raise her arms to shield her chest.
All she could do was watch helplessly as she collided with the man she both feared and despised.
On the other side, Chu Tian’s muscles tensed instantly like a drawn bowstring, instinctively entering a state of alert.
Could this wildcat be too ashamed to accept it and trying to fight him?
A flicker of caution appeared in his deep eyes, mixed with a hint of anticipation, as if awaiting a fierce battle.
But the expected attack never came.
The next second, he felt his chest hit by something soft, like a large jelly, unexpectedly gentle and carrying a girl’s unique fragrance, like flowers blooming in spring, exuding an alluring scent.
His tightly wound nerves immediately relaxed, all defenses melting away in this unforeseen touch, like ice and snow thawing into a pool of spring water.
Meanwhile, Su Nian felt as if she had crashed into a solid wall, one radiating a burning heat that seemed ready to melt her.
Fortunately, she hadn’t hit bone.
The impact was mostly absorbed, so the pain wasn’t severe—just the soft part of her chest was inevitably compressed, sending an odd sensation through her.
As the shockwave faded, Su Nian summoned all her strength, desperately trying to push away from Chu Tian like a frightened fawn, wanting to escape this dangerous situation.
However, her body seemed to disobey her, her legs suddenly giving way again, completely losing balance and collapsing weakly to the ground.
This time, she knelt on the cold study floor, forced to look up in humiliation at the Horned Demon Bastard towering over her, like gazing at a god on high, her eyes full of despair and helplessness.
The man’s lips curled into a cruel smile, his eyes clearly enjoying the spectacle, like a sly fox savoring his prey.
That bastard was definitely doing this on purpose!
Deliberately making her lose face!
And why didn’t he help her just now?
He just watched her stumble helplessly!
Chu Tian’s mouth twitched, his tone dripping with mockery as he also savored the memory of that soft touch just now, like tasting the world’s most delicious delicacy.
“Hmph, is this an assassination attempt on Master?”
The villain accuses first!
If he hadn’t pulled the collar with brute force, would she have crashed into him like that?
But now’s not the time to argue over this.
What exactly did that Horned Demon Bastard mean when he said, “If you don’t want to kiss my lips, then try something else…”?
Su Nian’s heart thudded uncontrollably, beating faster and faster, as if about to jump right out of her chest.
An indescribable premonition surged in her heart.
It couldn’t really mean that, could it?
Just as the girl’s anxiety reached its peak.
“Click.”
A light but distinct sound suddenly pierced the stagnant air of the study, completely shattering the last thread of relief in Su Nian’s heart.
That was the sound of the metal buckle on her belt being undone.