Chapter Forty: Chains of Anger
Before I entered the cave, the screams of Yu Jin echoed in my ears.
Yu Jin said angrily: Li Yitan! I'm warning you now! Release me immediately! Otherwise, I will never forgive you!
I opened the door of the cave and entered forcefully. The cave was luxurious beyond expectations, and in its center stood a beautiful woman wearing an elegant white dress that accentuated her graceful figure. Her gaze was ablaze with anger, staring at me with eyes in which the fires of wrath blazed.
The faint spiritual chains were wrapped around her body, restraining her movements. She was struggling hard to free herself, but it seemed that breaking free from those restraints was extremely difficult.
Li Yitan, his life is similar to that of Su Ling (The Will of the Etheron World). He intentionally distorted the course of his life to support the hero" he would later face, which is Xiu Fan, the powerful man returning from outside the region.
Li Yitan is supposed to be a villain who will be defeated by the hero.
According to the original plot conveyed to me by the system, Li Yitan was talented and cunning, and since childhood, he received the best resources and teachings. His cultivation was extremely deep and mysterious.
He was handsome and kind, and became popular among many of the sect's girls.
His identity was even more noble; he was the heir of the "Li" family, one of the eight prestigious families in the Etheron World, which made his status in the Etheron World highly respected.
But a few years ago, his temperament suddenly changed, and he became reckless and cruel, oppressing weak women and committing all kinds of evil.
The most insane thing was his obsession with "Yu Jin," to the point where he became an enemy to the entire world for her.
But now, it seems that the root cause of this change in his nature was due to the magical luck barrier.
According to the original plot path:
"Xiu Fan," the son of luck, returned to the continent with a marriage contract, because he was tired of killing and fighting and planned to marry "Yu Jin.
As for "Yitan," who harbored deep love for "Yu Jin," he could not bear this and began constantly attacking "Xiu Fan" and provoking him.
However, he failed to achieve his desire, losing repeatedly to "Xiu Fan," and ultimately became just an obstacle in the way of deepening the relationship between the hero and the heroine. He ended up defeated, with a destroyed family and a bad reputation.
A sarcastic smile appeared on my lips.
Being manipulated in this way by the "Will of the Etheron World" made me feel intense anger and dissatisfaction. This is the same thing that happened to me when I was Su Ling.
Good! Now, with the advantages of the system and my prior knowledge, I want to see how this son of luck dares to compete with me!"
I will truly destroy him before he returns.
I am not afraid of a little lucky guy!
Yu Jin said sharply, I warn you! You can still lift the ban on me now. I already have a fiancé!"
In the past, Yitan had given up his dignity and principles for this woman, obeying her in everything, always striving to please her.
However, she always treated him coldly and with contempt.
But for Yu Jin," all of this was merely fair punishment, not because "Yitan" was evil or corrupt.
And to rid herself of him, she agreed to marry "Xiu Fan," even though she had never met him or even seen him. As soon as Lord Xiu Fan proposed it, she agreed, despite not knowing who Xiu Fan was, agreeing even before meeting him.
A woman like this… does she deserve to drive someone mad for her? This magical luck barrier… it was truly destructive.
(From the third-person perspective)
Yu Jin said angrily, her voice echoing throughout the cave: "You! Yitan! Can you hear me?! Let me go right now, do you hear me?! Or do you want to declare eternal enmity between us?!"
Although she was a little afraid of "Li Yitan," her stance became firmer as she remembered how he had humbled himself for her in the past.
She knew very well that he had secretly loved her for a long time and had always strived to please her.
What he did today, imprisoning her, was simply the result of his inability to endure her constant neglect and rejection, followed by her agreement to marry someone else.
She thought that now, he must be feeling extremely anxious, and, like every time before, he would give in as soon as she showed him some cruelty and offered him false promises.
But, alas…
"Li Yitan" was no longer the same person he had been in the past.
In his eyes, there was no longer any longing… but something else. A cold calm, like the storm that precedes a great fall. Perhaps it was time for Yu Jin to taste the regret… that she never imagined would be written in her name.
Li Yitan slowly advanced toward her. The sound of his footsteps on the stone floor was like the echo of time itself, dragging with it years of submission and defeat, burying them with each step.
Yu Jin stood staring at him, and in her heart, something small – something she didn't know the name of – began to stir. It wasn't just fear, but doubt for the first time… that this man was no longer the person she could control with a word or a tear.
He stood before her, looking directly into her eyes, with no trace of the old eagerness, and nothing of the passion she used to feed on.
You were the center of my world… and now, you barely deserve a glance.
Perhaps I was your pet dog in the past… Li Yitan paused for a moment, then smiled sarcastically, his tone filled with contempt.
But now, I am Li Yitan, the young master of the Li family… one of the most prestigious and powerful families in this world."
He took a step forward, and his voice lowered until it became like a faint growl.
Yu Jin… who do you think you are?
He looked at her with disdain, then added, You don't even deserve to be called a sect girl… your true place is among the cheapest prostitutes, in the lowest brothels.
Yu Jin gasped, and anger marked her face, but she tried to compose herself.
Yu Jin said sharply, You're mentally deficient!"
Mentally challenged? Hmm… This word really suits you.
Li Yitan mocked to himself, and a faint, cynical smile appeared on his face.
Give me a chance? Oh, Yu Fairy… Do you really not see the current situation? Or are you still living in your old illusions?
He looked at her from top to bottom, his eyes filled with indifference and mockery, as if she was no longer something to be taken seriously.
Yet, he couldn't deny deep inside:
Yu Jin's beauty is truly astounding.
Her eyebrows were like distant mountains shrouded in the dawn's mist, and her eyes were as clear as the calm waters of autumn. Her nose was straight, her lips soft and pink like cherry blossoms, and her skin pure as snow, untouched by footsteps.
And her majestic white dress flowed smoothly over her slender body, adding an aura of dignity and mystery to her, as if she were a lady who had descended into this mortal world.
But… alas.
Today, this woman, who had always sat atop the throne of dignity and coldness, would taste the bitterness of downfall for the first time.
Yu Jin said, "Don't burden me any more than this! I've given my utmost effort for you! Remove my restraints immediately! Or else… Ah!"
Before Yu Jin could finish her words, Li Yitan grabbed her slender neck.
I'll give you three seconds to think! Either you obey me and become my whore, or you will remain in this cave forever.
Yu Jin's expression suddenly changed, and a look of horror appeared in her eyes.
Nevertheless, Li Yitan ignored her threats.
After three breaths, seeing that Yu Jin still had no intention of surrendering, a sarcastic smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
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