Chapter 23

Yue Li had an amusing smile in her face as she watched Lin Ya shed away her last remaining dignity, standing in front of her as the day she was born. Her hands covering her breasts and vulva, the last attempt of protecting her dignity.

Yue Li didn't comment on her last ditch effort. She had a better plan for making her willing, submissive, and loyal. The dual cultivation technique that she made has a lot of benefits that she plans on reaping.

However, for that to work as she wished, she would first need to make her understand the meaning of equivalent exchange while showing her that whatever she has is worthless.

" Do you know why you are in this situation. "

Asked Yue Li authoritatively, her eyes glowing and piercing toward her.

Lin Ya felt her mind buzzing for a second, as her words rang not only in her ears but in her mind as well. Under her gaze, she felt naked not only physically but also spiritually.

The intensity of Yue Li's authority bore down upon her, leaving Lin Ya feeling utterly defenseless, emotionally raw, and spiritually exposed. Each passing moment in this harrowing exchange further eroded the remnants of her self-worth, leaving her trapped in a state of helpless resignation.

Lin Ya's struggle to maintain eye contact mirrored her inner turmoil—a battle between the remnants of her pride and the overwhelming dominance emanating from Yue Li, whose presence loomed large, dictating the terms of her existence within this merciless realm.

" T-To prove my l-loyalty master. " Was all she could answer, realizing later on that she called her Master.

Yue Li had an amusing smile on her face at that, ' It seems that the mind meditation technique is showing its results, making the weaker willed submit so easily. ' Added the dark arachne.

" Not completely. Have you only come here seeking a temporary safe asylum? I would have accepted the first price that you want to pay, but you wanted more, didn't you? " Replied Yue Li, her eyes fixated on her. Before Lin Ya could fully understand what she was talking about, she heard her saying.

" You want power, you want revenge, and you want to get out of this city. You can't hide your desires, much more when they are so clear. Unfortunately for you, you don't have a bargaining ship for that. " Lin Ya heart dropped at each word pronounced by her, unable to even maintain eye contact.

Suddenly, she heard the sound of footsteps coming closer till a pair of feet wearing black high heels got onto her vision. The atmosphere was tense for Lin Ya. She couldn't lift her head because of the gaze that made her feel naked, but she also couldn't bear the silence.

Yue Li could feel all the emotions that she's going through, but she knew that if she pushed too much it will have an adverse effect on her plan, so she will pull her through one last humiliation.

Manipulating her threads, she brought the chair toward her, then sat down, her gaze never leaving her.

Lin Ya could feel her actions, yet the trepidation in her heart gets higher and higher, not knowing how to answer or what to do.

" Kneel. " Lin Ya mind was blank, before she knew it, she was on her knees, a pair of beautiful feet in blakc stoking and hight heels, close to her face since she was always looking down.

Yet the foot just rose higher and higher, reaching her chin before pushing her head up till she made eye contact once more.

" Remember this position. That's how our eyes will meet when you come to seek power from me. "

Yue Li then proceeded to completely ignore her before going upstairs, leaving naked on her knees. " The first floor is of limit to you, chose a room and stay there, you will put 200 milliliters of your poison each day and four drops of healing elexir a month as a tribute. " Was all Lin Ya heard from her as she was going upstairs.

Lin Ya's world spiraled into a tumultuous whirlpool of conflicting emotions and overwhelming submission. The weight of her powerlessness crushed her spirit as she remained on her knees, feeling the cold floor beneath her, a stark reminder of her humiliation.

Her mind reeled with the impact of Yue Li's dominant presence, the weight of her words searing into Lin Ya's consciousness. The realization that her desires were laid bare, exposed by someone who held absolute authority over her fate, sent shivers down her spine.

Remaining on her knees, she grappled with the searing mix of shame, desperation, and a newfound sense of vulnerability. Each passing moment entrenched her further into a state of abject subservience, a position she never fathomed finding herself in.

As Yue Li retreated upstairs, leaving Lin Ya abandoned and stripped of dignity, a flicker of resolve ignited within her. Despite the degradation and the degradation and the overwhelming sense of powerlessness, a seed of determination sprouted amidst her despair.

Three agonizing days passed, each moment punctuated by the torment of humiliation and a lingering desire for power and vengeance. Lin Ya wrestled with conflicting thoughts, oscillating between the need for retribution and the sheer dread of submitting herself once more to the dominance of the enigmatic Yue Li.

Despite the degradation and shame she endured, Lin Ya found herself drawn to the prospect of power, her thirst for revenge burning brighter with each passing day. The memory of Yue Li's authoritative gaze and the humiliating position she was forced into lingered as a catalyst, fueling her resolve to seek the strength needed to overturn her fate, even if it meant enduring further degradation and submission.

After all, there was no life or freedom without power. She experienced that first hand.