The specially crafted luxury carriage from Shadowmoon Manor traveled smoothly along the main road toward Blackstone Gorge.
Inside, the carriage was spacious, covered with a soft carpet made from magical beast fur, and the air was filled with a faint fragrance, attempting to create an atmosphere of ease and comfort.
However, the current atmosphere within the carriage could not be described with the word “ease.”
Su Nian leaned against the plush cushion on one side of the carriage, holding the Purple Domain Spirit Cat, Little Violet, disguised as an ordinary kitten in her arms.
Her eyelids were slightly lowered, and her long, curling lashes cast a small shadow under her eyes, concealing the surging cold killing intent and a barely noticeable tension deep within her gaze.
That damned horned demon sat directly across from her, his posture seemingly casual and relaxed, one long leg even stretched out slightly, almost touching the hem of Su Nian’s skirt.
His eyes, deep as a cold pond, occasionally fell upon Su Nian, carrying an undisguised scrutiny and curiosity.
Since they’d left the manor, this guy hadn’t behaved himself at all.
“Little wildcat, are we really just going to Blackstone Gorge to gather magic herbs this time?” Chu Tian’s voice was low and magnetic, tinged with a hint of elusive amusement, as if he were merely making idle conversation.
Su Nian’s heart suddenly skipped a beat.
Her fingertips instinctively tightened, and the motion of stroking Little Violet’s fur paused for a moment.
She could sense the probing hidden behind his question.
She looked up, and a fitting blend of shyness and dependence quickly appeared on her face.
Her sky-blue eyes were as clear as a rain-washed sky, brimming with a trace of grievance at being doubted.
“Of course, Master. It’s to research a very important healing potion… If I succeed, it could save a lot of people.”
She deliberately emphasized “saving people,” trying to guide her motives in a harmless, benevolent direction.
At the same time, her body shrank back slightly, adding a touch of pitiful vulnerability.
“Oh? Is that so?” Chu Tian’s lips curled into a playful smile as he leaned in slightly, shortening the distance between them.
His warm breath almost brushed Su Nian’s cheek.
“I thought Little Nian just found a random excuse, and mainly wanted to properly ‘repay’ her master.”
His gaze suggestively swept across Su Nian’s delicate figure, carrying an undisguised aggressiveness.
Su Nian’s cheeks flushed a bright red in an instant, the tips of her ears tinged with an enticing pink.
She quickly lowered her head, covering her burning face with her hands.
“Master… you… what are you saying…”
The girl’s infinitely shy and bashful demeanor seemed to greatly amuse the man across from her.
Chu Tian let out a low, deep chuckle, no longer probing with words, but his possessive gaze lingered on her, almost tangible in its intensity.
Su Nian forcefully endured the nausea and surging humiliation in her heart, her fingertips trembling slightly as they brushed Little Violet’s soft fur.
‘Damned horned demon! Just wait. Once we reach Blackstone Gorge, see how I’ll “deal with” you!’
“Ding-dong, Humiliation Value increased by 13,588.”
“Ding-dong, Annoyance Value +13,588.”
The System’s notification sounded in her mind, soothing the restlessness in her heart a bit.
Increasing Humiliation Value was always a good thing.
It meant more room for error, and the ability to purchase some items temporarily from the System.
However—
Facing a bashful girl with a delicate body in his arms inside the carriage, Chu Tian naturally didn’t settle for mere words.
He made a move directly.
Although the main event was still to come.
There was still the “repayment” the girl had promised outside, but inside the carriage, Chu Tian clearly didn’t intend to just sit quietly.
He might as well collect some interest first.
At this moment—
The girl, dressed in a close-fitting long dress, her legs wrapped in smooth black stockings and her feet in exquisite high heels, was treated under Chu Tian’s aggressive gaze as if she was already his thoroughly conquered possession.
Meanwhile Su Nian forcefully endured the wave of nausea and humiliation inside, letting this detestable man before her, with those slightly callused fingers, roam and explore her body without restraint…
The girl shut her eyes tightly, her long curled lashes trembling violently as she endured the humiliating actions of the man before her.
‘Mmmph…’
‘Not yet… I can’t act yet.’
The carriage was still moving along the main road.
At any moment, they could be spotted by passing travelers or caravans.
And her contracted beasts, especially the massive Wind Dragon Little Green and the Giant Turtle Big Mountain, were far too conspicuous to reveal in such a place…
She had to endure.
“Ding-dong, Humiliation Value increased by 16,756.”
“Ding-dong, Annoyance Value +16,756.”
“Ding-dong, Humiliation Value increased by 13,905.”
“Ding-dong, Annoyance Value +13,905.”
Half an hour later—
“Master… Master ~… Master●!”
“Mmm, mmph!!”
The carriage returned to silence.
Su Nian deeply felt that every touch, every frivolous word, was like a needle stabbing into her pride—yet each brought real, tangible gains.
Ugh…
And Little Violet saw everything, so shameful…
Su Nian’s little face flushed bright red as she secretly checked her System panel.
[Current Humiliation Value: 220,000]
The accumulation was even faster than she’d expected.
She kept 100,000 Humiliation Value in reserve, as her trump card to activate the [Eye of Temporal Reversal] Destiny Reversal ability, just in case.
After all, facing an opponent of the horned demon’s caliber, any accident could occur.
That meant she still had 120,000 usable Humiliation Value.
Perfect for purchasing a powerful piece of equipment.
That damned horned demon would never dream that his perverted acts toward her were being converted, bit by bit, into the very weapon she would use against him!
She would make him pay back with interest, and soon!
Su Nian’s consciousness dove into the System Shop, quickly scanning through the dazzling array of goods.
Her goal was clear—to find equipment capable of effectively countering the horned demon, and increasing her survivability.
Very soon, her gaze settled on a set of luxurious armor, gleaming with holy radiance.
[Saint Radiance Knight Armor (Female)]
[Grade: S]
[Attribute: Light]
[Special Effects: Saint Light Protection (Passive, greatly increases resistance to shadow, undead, and curse attacks), Divine Blessing (Passive, slightly increases all attributes, accelerates magic and stamina recovery), Light Energy Conversion (Active, absorbs sunlight and converts it to personal magic), Tenacity (Passive, enhances physical defense)]
[Notes: Forged from mystic silver tempered by holy light, inscribed with ancient divine runes, it is the symbol of protection and justice. Put it on, and you are the brightest star on the battlefield!]
[Price: 100,000 Humiliation Value]
‘This is it!’
As a Holy Knight, of course she needed to wear armor.
Besides, fighting in black stockings and high heels… was just too strange.
According to the System, this armor not only had astounding defense, but more importantly, its light attribute and holy effects perfectly complemented her Holy Light magic—even providing extra restraint against the Undead Knight, Da Hei!
And, it was beautiful!
The armor came in separate pieces: breastplate, skirt armor, arm guards, and leg guards—she would look stunning wearing it.
“System, purchase [Saint Radiance Knight Armor]!”
[Ding-dong! Confirmed, 100,000 Humiliation Value consumed. Purchase of [Saint Radiance Knight Armor] successful!]
[Current Humiliation Value: 20,000]
Her Humiliation Value was instantly drained, but Su Nian didn’t care in the least.
The armor was in hand!
Just imagine—her, clad in the shimmering silver-white armor glowing with holy radiance, riding the Wind Elemental Holy Dragon, descending like a true Valkyrie, utterly defeating that damned horned demon…
The image alone was enough to make her blood boil!