Chapter 398: The Other Side of the All-Female Celestial

“Ding-dong. Humiliation Value increased by 200,000.”

“Ding-dong. Annoyance Value increased by 200,000.”

Su Nian couldn’t remember how long she had been tormented. 

She only knew that in her final shred of consciousness, this night felt endlessly long, blurring at the edges.

She remembered Chu Tian from when he had amnesia—the one who would prepare breakfast for her in the morning, who would blush and his heart race because of a single sweet word or gesture from her. 

That heart-fluttering feeling back then was a gentle, tentative sweetness, a pure closeness.

But now, this man had reverted to being that Horned Demon Bastard.

Treating her like a private possession, using every method to make her understand who the master was. 

Forceful, domineering, possessive to a terrifying degree. 

Two completely different experiences that should have been as incompatible as fire and water.

And yet…

Su Nian curled up in the man’s warm embrace, feeling his steady heartbeat, her nose filled with that familiar scent that made her feel both secure and utterly lost.

An absurd, shuddering thought uncontrollably surfaced.

‘Why… Why did the sweetness from his amnesiac period, combined with the humiliation of being conquered now… why did these two feelings intertwined… feel unprecedentedly good?’

There was the lingering affection and dependence in her heart, and the trembling thrill of her body being completely dominated, forcefully possessed.

Physically and psychologically, at this moment, they had reached a strange, shameful-to-admit harmony.

Su Nian buried her face in the blanket, biting her lip hard to keep from making a sound.

What on earth was she thinking about now?! 

Weren’t they supposed to be mortal enemies?! 

How could she have such a weak-willed thought?! 

What about revenge?! 

‘I’ve gone mad… I must have gone mad…’

“Ding! Host’s Humiliation Value acquisition for today has reached 2 million, reaching the daily limit.”

The cold System notification sounded like a resounding slap across her face.

Su Nian felt this “bountiful harvest” of humiliation, her heart a tangled mess. 

She’d maxed out the humiliation value limit again.

But… she should have over 60 million humiliation points now!

She was a huge step closer to her goal of 100 million!

Let’s calculate the time.

Even if the humiliation value gradually decreased later as she got used to this life, she could still earn it through tasks.

No matter what, she could reach 100 million within a year.

Of course.

It would be best within half a year, as she still had to face the Demon Race crisis after six months.

She had to… hurry.

Mmm…

She just had to endure a little longer, and she’d soon gather 100 million humiliation points and become a deity!

The first thing she’d do then was…

“What are you thinking about?” Chu Tian’s low voice came from above her head, interrupting her thoughts.

Su Nian stiffened. 

Lying in her Horned Demon master’s arms, secretly calculating humiliation points and planning how to kill him—naturally, she couldn’t tell the truth.

“N-nothing,” she said, her voice still a bit hoarse.

Chu Tian chuckled lightly, his fingers gently stroking her golden hair. 

“Still thinking about how to deal with me?”

Su Nian bit her lip, a sudden inspiration striking. 

“I was thinking… having this Horned Demon Bastard around does make me feel very safe.” 

That wasn’t entirely a lie.

“Oh? What were you thinking?” Chu Tian clearly didn’t believe her.

“I wasn’t!” Su Nian quickly retorted.

A flicker of surprise and satisfaction passed through Chu Tian’s eyes. 

“Recognizing reality so quickly?”

“Mhm,” Su Nian nodded obediently, “I just want to stay by my master’s side now.”

Even she was a bit startled as she said it.

It should have been an act, so why did it sound so natural?

“Ding-dong. Host’s Favorability has increased to 66 points.”

Su Nian: “…..”

Why did her favorability increase when she lied?!

On the other side, Chu Tian was clearly pleased, holding her tighter. 

“Since you’re being so good, you must obey your master’s command regarding that matter tomorrow.”

“What matter?” Su Nian asked curiously.

“You’ll know when the time comes,” Chu Tian kept it a secret. 

“I guarantee you’ll like it.”

Su Nian always felt this guy was up to no good, but for now, she could only take things one step at a time.

Anyway, she had completely given up now.

Since she couldn’t win, then… temporarily join him?

She’d settle the total score after she became a deity!

***

The next morning.

A heavy snowfall had draped Shadowmoon Manor in a thick silver blanket.

The maids had risen early and were toiling in the courtyard with brooms and shovels, laboriously clearing the snow.

The snow was thick, heavy, and wet, making the cleanup particularly strenuous. 

Fine beads of sweat soon formed on their temples, their exhaled breath forming puffs of white in the chilly air.

“This snow is so heavy. If we don’t clear it, the path will disappear.”

“Yes, if Sir Mo Yuan and Miss Su Nian go out and slip, what would we do?”

As they whispered, a slender, graceful figure appeared on the balcony of Shadowmoon Manor.

Her golden hair shimmered in the morning light. 

Su Nian wore only a thin silk nightgown, seemingly oblivious to the cold.

She watched the busy maids in the courtyard and raised her pale hand.

With a gentle flick of her wrist, a halo of light rippled outward.

A soft, orange-red glow gathered in her palm, and then she waved her hand.

A wave of warm fire spread outward from the center of the courtyard in a circular ring.

“Sizzle”

Wherever the fire wave passed, the thick snow visibly melted, turning into billowing white steam, revealing the clean, neat bluestone path beneath.

The warm airflow dispelled the morning chill, making the entire courtyard feel cozy and warm.

The maids stopped their work, looking up at the balcony with reverence and gratitude in their eyes.

“It’s Miss Su Nian!”

“Miss Su Nian is so amazing, and so kind.”

“Thank you, Miss Su Nian!”

Facing their gratitude, Su Nian merely gave a slight nod, a faint, gentle smile on her face, as noble and approachable as ever.

However, the maids had no idea what kind of inner turmoil was raging within the Holy Lady they saw as flawless, powerful, and gentle.

Beneath her forced smile, a pale blue screen only she could see was flashing mercilessly.

“Time until the ‘Lactation Constitution’ state officially activates: 16 hours.”

Lactation Constitution… Just seeing these four words made Su Nian feel blood rush to her head, her cheeks burning.

She thought she had mentally prepared herself for anything. 

But she never expected this damnable System to dig an even deeper pit whenever she thought she’d hit rock bottom.

A fertility state, so you give me such an absurd prerequisite state?

‘What kind of logic is that?!’ Su Nian raged internally.

“Because favorability reached 65, to prepare in advance for the one at 70…”

She grabbed her golden hair hard, almost wanting to crouch on the balcony and cry.

‘System, have some humanity!!’

What made her even more despairing was that the “product” triggered by this state could actually enhance the consumer’s strength!

Thinking of this, the face of a certain Horned Demon Bastard immediately appeared in Su Nian’s mind.

Last night.

She had merely hinted a little about the Demon Race’s conspiracy, and that guy immediately found a high-sounding excuse. 

Under the banner of “getting stronger to protect you,” he had subjected her to demands and “punishments” beyond any previous occasion. 

The sheer audacity of it still made Su Nian grit her teeth in anger.

If that bastard found out she was producing such a strange, strength-enhancing “thing”…

Su Nian could almost immediately picture the scene.

He would look her up and down… 

He’d raise an eyebrow, look at her with that playful, dangerous gaze, then curl his lips and say in that low, husky voice, with utter seriousness: “Since it’s to protect the Holy Lady, naturally, I, your master, must become stronger in the fastest way possible.”

And then…

She might become an endless supply of “tonic”?

A dedicated “energy drink”?

Su Nian clenched her teeth, secretly resolving: She absolutely must not let him know!

But at the same time… a contrary thought arose in her heart.

If she could make the Horned Demon stronger and have him deal with the Demon Race, wouldn’t that also be a plan?

She only had a little over 60 million humiliation points now, still some distance from the 100 million goal. 

And the Demon Race would act in half a year; time was tight.

Since the Demon Race wanted to capture her, and this Horned Demon Bastard treated her as his possession, conflict between the two sides was inevitable.

If she could make the Horned Demon stronger, have him clash fiercely with the Demon Race, ideally resulting in mutual destruction…

Couldn’t she reap the benefits?

It’s just… this method of getting stronger was too shameful.

Just thinking about enhancing his strength by having the Horned Demon consume “that” made her blush intensely.

Su Nian hugged her head and crouched down.

Her mind was a complete mess.

“Calm, calm down…” she encouraged herself internally.

“There are still 16 hours anyway. First, think of a countermeasure.”

“If he really finds out, then… then…”

Su Nian thought for a long time but couldn’t come up with anything.

Just imagining the scene made Su Nian wish she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

It’s too shameful!

***

In the afternoon.

It was time for the weekly “Blessing Day” again.

Su Nian once again ascended the Saintess Tower in Academy City to perform “blessings” for the populace.

This time.

With the Third Prince temporarily detained in the Royal Capital for investigation, she finally didn’t have to endure that prince’s fervent, disgusting gaze and could focus on the blessing ceremony.

The peerlessly beautiful, noble, and holy golden-haired maiden stood atop the high Saintess Tower.

When Su Nian appeared, it immediately drew countless citizens to prostrate themselves in worship. 

Pious prayers rose and fell, merging into a sacred symphony.

Clearly.

Such popular prestige and the power of strategic-grade Light Magic naturally drew both fear and covetous eyes from the shadows.

Compared to individual strength, true powerful factions found this kind of influence more worrisome and frightening.

Su Nian didn’t delay.

With a wave of her hand, Light Magic elements, amplified by the Saintess Tower’s magic circle, instantly spread out.

A super-large-scale Holy Light enhancement magic covered the entire city!

This miraculous magic healed injuries while also enhancing constitution and prolonging life.

Instantly hundreds of thousands of citizens erupted in cheers like a roaring tide.

The streets of Academy City were packed to the brim.

Many citizens who had traveled from other places, receiving the blessing for the first time, wore looks of pleasant surprise.

Some with hidden ailments, after receiving the blessing, exclaimed about the miracle.

“Star-Moon Saintess!”

“Thank you for your grace!”

“Long live the Holy Lady!”

At this moment.

Before everyone, Su Nian was the Star-Moon Saintess in their eyes, standing atop the Saintess Tower, as noble, powerful, and inviolable as a goddess.

However, the Holy Lady, seen as pure and noble in others’ eyes, had an unknown side.

A familiar figure stood behind the maiden, currently under an invisibility spell.