Chapter 147: The Girl Fails Again

In Su Nian’s mind, everything she had experienced these past few days kept flashing by, like a movie playing out scene by scene, vivid and clear.

Those humiliating moments spun like a revolving lantern before her eyes, each one suffocating her all over again.

Being defeated by that Horned Demon Bastard, forced to kneel and beg for mercy, trampled beneath his feet, toyed with like a pet.

The repeated whispers of “little slave” sounded like a curse in her ears, filling her with shame and fury.

At Shadowmoon Manor, he had kissed her forcibly, forced her to call him “Master,” and even took humiliating photos and videos of her.

Those disgraceful images stabbed at her heart like countless sharp knives, making her wish she could tear that Horned Demon Bastard to pieces.

And that damned Lover’s Prison Collar—binding her magical power, amplifying her senses, leaving her to struggle in pain and humiliation…

This collar was like a shackle, firmly restraining her, suffocating her, preventing any resistance.

These humiliations were branded deep into her bones, impossible to erase.

Every time she recalled them, she wanted nothing more than to rip that Horned Demon Bastard apart.

“Die!”

Su Nian gritted her teeth so hard her lips nearly cracked, a flash of resolute determination flickering in her eyes—both a farewell to the past and a hope for the future.

She shut her eyes, refusing to look at that hateful face of the Horned Demon Bastard, and with all her strength, she thrust her longsword down hard!

She wanted to sever the past with this strike, cut off the humiliation, break all ties with that Horned Demon Bastard!

“Clang!”

A clear metallic clash echoed throughout the empty sanctuary, sharp and piercing.

The longsword did not pierce Chu Tian’s body, no blood splattered as she imagined, no satisfying release.

Instead, an immense force forcefully blocked the blade, as if it had struck an invisible wall, refusing to budge an inch.

The Lover’s Prison Collar around Su Nian’s neck suddenly burst with dazzling black light, like a black hole devouring all surrounding radiance.

A powerful suction pulled from the collar, like invisible tentacles gripping the longsword tightly, preventing it from advancing or withdrawing.

Su Nian’s eyes snapped open, her pupils shrinking as she stared in disbelief at what lay before her, shock overwhelming her.

How could this be?

She couldn’t believe her own eyes, nor her own senses.

“What are you doing, little wild cat?” 

A mocking voice sounded beside her, laced with playful teasing, scorn, and an almost imperceptible hint of disappointment.

Chu Tian slowly opened his eyes, his purple-black gaze flashing with amusement, as if seeing through every thought in Su Nian’s mind.

He raised his hand and grabbed Su Nian’s wrist holding the sword, his palm wide and ice-cold, like iron tongs clamping down tightly.

With a gentle squeeze—

“Ah!”

Pain shot through Su Nian’s wrist like needles, forcing an involuntary cry as she lost her grip on the longsword.

“Clatter.”

The sword slipped from her hand and fell to the ground with a crisp sound.

Chu Tian slowly sat up, looking down at Su Nian from above.

A mocking smile curled at the corner of his lips, his eyes full of derision, like he was watching a dying little beast struggle, full of cruel amusement.

“So, you wanted to kill me?”

Su Nian stared at the scene in disbelief.

Lost again?

Of course.

How could she possibly defeat this Horned Demon Bastard before her?

If it were that easy, she wouldn’t be so obedient now… like a dog.

Damn it!

No matter how much she struggled, resisted, or schemed, the end result was always the same—

“Ding dong, Humiliation Value increased by 11,467.”

“Ding dong, Annoyance Value +11,467.”

The System Notification rang loudly in her ears, making her feel more irritated than anything.

What was this?

A consolation prize for failure?

Or just a mockery of her incompetence?

Hah, after all the scheming, what’s the result?

Still being toyed with by this Horned Demon Bastard!

Her chest tightened painfully, as if a huge stone pressed down on it, making it hard to breathe.

She lowered her head.

Out of sight, out of mind.

That should do, right?

“I… I…”

Su Nian stammered, unable to say a full sentence after a long moment.

“I just… wanted to joke around with Lord Horned Demon…”

Even she didn’t believe her own words.

Her voice grew smaller and smaller until the last words were almost inaudible.

“Oh? A joke?” Chu Tian’s voice rose.

He slowly crouched down, facing Su Nian eye to eye.

‘That bastard!’

Su Nian’s teeth itched with hatred, but she dared not lift her head.

She could feel Chu Tian’s purple-black eyes staring hard at her, as if trying to see right through her.

“Pointing a sword at my heart—that’s your idea of a joke?”

Chu Tian continued, his tone unreadable.

He reached out and gently pinched Su Nian’s chin.

Su Nian was forced to lift her head and meet his gaze.

The cold touch from under her chin sent a shiver down her spine.

“I… I…”

Su Nian opened her mouth but couldn’t utter a word.

Would denial help?

This Horned Demon Bastard was hardly going to believe her!

Better to save her breath.

Her cheeks flushed hot, her heart pounding wildly.

This was it, it was over…

“Looks like you’re very dissatisfied with me as your master.” Chu Tian suddenly spoke.

His voice was light but landed like a heavy hammer striking Su Nian’s heart.

What did he want this time?

Su Nian’s heart instantly tightened in her throat.

She had a very bad feeling.

A terrible one.

Chu Tian released her chin and slowly stood up.

Su Nian felt as if an invisible giant hand pressed her firmly against the ground, rendering her motionless.

“If that’s the case, I’ll give you a chance to vent properly.” Chu Tian said, his tone unreadable.

‘Vent? What did he mean?’

Su Nian froze.

What was this Horned Demon Bastard scheming now?

Could it be…

No way?

A terrifying thought flashed through her mind.

Her eyes widened as she stared at Chu Tian, fear filling her heart.

“Kneel,” Chu Tian ordered coldly, without a trace of warmth.

“Open your mouth.”

Just as she feared!

Su Nian’s heart plummeted to the bottom.

That bastard!

He truly had no good intentions!

Humiliation surged over her like a tidal wave, drowning her whole.

She bit her lip tightly, her body trembling slightly.

No…

She didn’t want to…

But could she resist?

No.

She couldn’t…

Su Nian said nothing, biting her lip so hard her teeth pressed painfully against the skin.

If she bit down any harder, it would bleed.

Her nails nearly tore her palms to shreds.

‘Damn it!’

“Not willing?”  Chu Tian taunted knowingly.

He raised an eyebrow, deliberately leaning in close.

His tall figure loomed over her, the pressure suffocating.

“Or do you want me to come over?”

As he spoke, he actually reached out and gently caressed the girl’s snow-white cheek, his thumb stroking her moist, ruby lips.