The Price of a Slave

What would a normal boy do if he encountered something like this?

‘No, that’s not right. I’m a transmigrator.’

‘At the very least, I should calm down now.’

“What do you want?” Luo Yao watched Mu Yaochen with extreme wariness. While Mu Yaochen was undeniably beautiful, as the saying went, the more enchanting something was, the more dangerous it became. Her alluring exterior served as a disguise, masking her inherent deadliness.

“Nothing much. It’s just that from today onwards, you are my s*ave.” Mu Yaochen offered Luo Yao a faint smile, stating the established fact.

Mu Yaochen knew perfectly well what was most important to an underage boy like Luo Yao, one who still retained his first time. If she were to use that as leverage, he would undoubtedly obey her every command, wouldn’t he?

“What exactly do you want to do?!” Luo Yao remained highly vigilant. Although being pinned down by a beautiful girl was infinitely better than by some old woman, if this were truly the case, then she would merely be interested in his physical shell.

Such an unequal relationship was not what Luo Yao desired. He would simply be a tool, a mere s*ave, to her.

This made Luo Yao incredibly uncomfortable; such a relationship felt even less appealing than being kept as a lover.

Nevertheless, Luo Yao was now a fish on a chopping block, utterly devoid of any means to resist.

Even though Mu Yaochen’s methods of acquiring Luo Yao were illegal, what could an unarmed Luo Yao possibly do in his current state?

“It’s nothing. Do you know how much money I spent to acquire you?” Mu Yaochen raised an eyebrow, addressing Luo Yao.

“How much…?” Luo Yao hesitated. Although he had recovered some fragments of that day’s memory, the final transaction amount completely eluded him. He vaguely recalled the final price being incredibly high, so much so that he felt he wasn’t worth that sum at all.

Simultaneously, Luo Yao’s mind began to formulate countermeasures.

‘I’m a transmigrator, right?’

‘Transmigrators should act like transmigrators, right?’

‘Such an absurd thing has already happened to me, so why hasn’t my cheat ability appeared yet?’ Luo Yao thought, recalling the various urban novels he had read where protagonists typically received help from a divine artifact called a ‘system’ during their most desperate moments.

‘But where’s mine?’

‘Please, I’ve already become a s*ave; isn’t that desperate enough?’

“Hmph hmph, you don’t know, do you?” Mu Yaochen gazed at Luo Yao with amusement, then extended a slender finger to form the gesture for ‘eight’.

Staring at Mu Yaochen, Luo Yao had no desire to acknowledge her. His mind was solely preoccupied with why his damn system hadn’t shown up yet.

“Eight million, you know. How do you plan to repay me for these eight million?” Mu Yaochen looked at Luo Yao with great satisfaction, that inexplicable sense of conquest once again swelling within her.

“How do you want me to repay you?” Seeing the dazed expression on Mu Yaochen’s face, Luo Yao felt that this woman was highly likely to force herself upon him.

Moreover, he was currently nothing more than a ‘vulnerable individual’.

For a fleeting moment, Luo Yao’s thoughts turned to Su Mengqi.

“Don’t you dare move! I have a girlfriend!”

Although it was a bluff, Luo Yao had to say it for his most basic physical safety. When it came to a girlfriend, Su Mengqi was the first person who came to mind, despite her somewhat ‘green tea’ (TL Note: A Chinese slang term referring to a woman who appears innocent and pure but is manipulative and cunning) tendencies. For his own safety, he had no choice but to bring her up.

At the same time, Luo Yao felt he needed to maintain his original personality. Though his observations had already clued him into Mu Yaochen’s intentions, it was best for him to feign an innocent, harmless demeanor to garner her sympathy.

While he longed for the system, it might ultimately be something that didn’t exist.

‘Thinking of Su Mengqi, wasn’t she quite eager to become my girlfriend?’

‘I’m sorry, Su Mengqi.’

Luo Yao silently apologized to Su Mengqi in his heart, acknowledging that this act was quite impolite.

All Luo Yao truly desired was the most peaceful life, much like the ultimate goal of Yoshikage Kira, the final boss of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 4 — a quiet life!

Furthermore, Luo Yao had originally been full of hope for life in this world.

Now, however, it seemed… the glamorous woman before him was anything but ordinary. After all, a common person couldn’t casually produce sixty million to purchase a dispensable s*ave. This woman was undoubtedly wealthy and influential.

“Girlfriend!?” Mu Yaochen stared at Luo Yao in astonishment. The moment he declared he had a girlfriend, a dull, wrenching pain seized her heart. It felt as if a cherished toy of hers had been carelessly handled by others without her permission.

Her previously pleasant mood soured into irritation, leaving Mu Yaochen restless and agitated.

‘She felt very uncomfortable…’

“You said you have a girlfriend?” As she spoke, Mu Yaochen drifted like a phantom to Luo Yao’s bedside. Though Luo Yao resisted fiercely, his arms were shackled tightly, making any movement impossible.

“Wha… what’s wrong?” Luo Yao hadn’t anticipated such an intense reaction from her.

Mu Yaochen herself couldn’t explain why her emotions grew even more volatile upon learning Luo Yao had a girlfriend.

Observing Luo Yao’s somewhat terrified expression, Mu Yaochen’s initial fury abruptly subsided.

‘He… he’s just a tool for me to make money. What does it matter to me if he has a girlfriend? What’s wrong with me today?’

Mu Yaochen clutched her head, pondering inwardly.

Perhaps other women would have bought Luo Yao merely to satisfy their physical desires, but Mu Yaochen had spent a hefty sum to acquire him for an entirely different purpose.

She hadn’t forgotten that Luo Yao was an S-class s*ave, a super s*ave. According to the auctioneer’s introduction, he was an all-rounder.

People were deceptive, and these ‘people’ — even she herself — were no exception.

‘What was Mu Yaochen’s reason for buying Luo Yao?’

‘It was simply because she coveted his body.’

‘He’s just a s*ave. When did I start caring about a s*ave who isn’t even considered a ‘person’?’

Observing Mu Yaochen’s demeanor, Luo Yao felt a flicker of confusion.

The woman before him was capricious. Moments ago, she had seemed ready to devour him, yet now she stood clutching her head, appearing lost in thought.

‘Are all wealthy people like this?’

‘Is she thinking about how to spend her money?’

“Gulp…” Luo Yao involuntarily swallowed.

“Heh heh… I’ve thought it over. Your name is Luo Yao, isn’t it?” Mu Yaochen maintained her superior gaze, looking down at Luo Yao lying before her. Luo Yao, meeting her eyes, subconsciously nodded.

Although the auction house had provided Mu Yaochen with Luo Yao’s basic information before she took him, based on that information, she only knew his name.

However… Mu Yaochen wasn’t afraid that Luo Yao’s family or his so-called ‘girlfriend’ would call the police. With the power of the Bluebird Conglomerate, bribing police officers or their superiors was no difficult feat. Furthermore, the Bluebird Group boasted the best public relations team in Fanhai City, earning them the nickname ‘Fanhai Pizza Hut’ (TL Note: A humorous nickname implying they ‘deliver’ victories in any case, similar to the ubiquitous presence of Pizza Hut). In Fanhai City, there was no lawsuit Bluebird couldn’t resolve.

If anything truly happened, she would certainly emerge unscathed in the end.

Moreover, in Fanhai City, it wouldn’t be difficult for Mu Yaochen to make someone disappear without a trace if she truly wished.

“Alright, Luo Yao it is. From now on, I am your master. Remember my face; from now on, whenever you see me, you must obediently call me ‘master,’ okay?” Gazing at Luo Yao’s somewhat pale, sickly face, the familiar thrill of conquest surged through Mu Yaochen once more. She was already picturing Luo Yao pitifully calling her ‘master’ again and again.

Observing Mu Yaochen’s somewhat dazed expression, Luo Yao couldn’t help but imagine such a dreadful scenario.

“Did you get that? Call me master!” Noticing Luo Yao’s lack of response, Mu Yaochen stared at him intently and demanded.

“Ma… master?” Startled by Mu Yaochen’s piercing gaze, Luo Yao responded softly, his voice trembling slightly. Hearing his reply, Mu Yaochen nodded with evident satisfaction.

‘I wouldn’t normally fear a woman… Is this an instinctive reaction from this body?’

“Mm, very good. For today, just focus on recovering. You should know, I acquired you for eight million. So, you now rightfully owe me eight million. How do you intend to repay me?” Mu Yaochen’s eyes, like black pearls, narrowed slightly as she gazed at Luo Yao, asking with a playful glint.

From this moment forward, their unusual relationship began to solidify.

One was the creditor, the other the debtor. One was the master, the other the s*ave.

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