Chapter 1….

The Black Snake Beastman

Word Count: 2859
Updated: 04-21

As a diligent corporate worker who would still show up to work even with a high fever just to maintain perfect attendance—

Su Ye never imagined that one day she would boldly and confidently fire her boss instead!

However, being a hero comes with a price…

For example…

As an unemployed citizen, Su Ye hugged a cardboard box while complaining to her best friend over the phone:

“You have no idea how outrageous that old bastard is! He has absolutely no shame! He refused to give me leave for more than ten days straight! Fine, I endured that!

He stole credit for my work—I endured that too!

And today he even tried to grope me!

I’ve had enough!

These naturally-grown, premium, handcrafted-free boobs of mine aren’t for him to touch!

So I stopped enduring it and slapped him right across the face, then generously fired him on the spot! Seriously, who’s doing all the work around there anyway?!”

Wan He held her phone with one hand, slipped on her shoes with the other, and mumbled through a red bean bun:

“…Then what are you going to do about next month’s rent, Miss Naturally-Endowed?”

Before Su Ye could answer, a sharp, ear-piercing horn suddenly blared.

Instinctively, she looked up.

A blinding white light instantly swallowed her vision.

After a violent impact came an overwhelming sense of dizziness, followed by excruciating pain spreading throughout her entire body.

She didn’t even have time to scream.

Everything went black.

She completely lost consciousness.

When Su Ye opened her eyes again, a sharp pain in her abdomen struck without warning.

She tried to move, but her limbs felt weak and powerless.

After enduring a suffocating wave of stomach pain, Su Ye stared blankly around her.

The first thing she saw were towering ancient trees that blocked out the sky.

Then came dense green shrubs and forests.

Primitive bird calls and insect chirps echoed around her.

She had clearly been hit by a car.

Could the crash have caused hallucinations?

Su Ye remained bewildered.

Then another wave of pain clenched her abdomen, reminding her that this wasn’t a dream.

This wasn’t a dream.

Then what was it?

Struggling to prop herself up, she lowered her head to look at herself.

She froze instantly.

She was wearing nothing but a worn-out animal skin skirt.

The crude material was rough and low quality, rubbing painfully against her skin with even the slightest movement.

Her body was covered in large and small wounds that were shocking to behold.

No way…

Did I… transmigrate?

And into a life this miserable?

Who does this kind of transmigration to a person?!

I demand a reroll!

Just as Su Ye was completely petrified and on the verge of collapse, a hissing sound emerged from behind her.

A chill crawled up her spine all the way to the top of her head.

Stiffly, Su Ye turned around.

The next second, she almost fainted from fright.

No, no, no!

This is a fresh account!

Don’t do this to me!

A gigantic black snake had raised its head and was slowly slithering toward her.

Its golden vertical pupils glimmered with a cold light.

A bloodied chunk of meat hung from its mouth.

It drew closer and closer.

Su Ye:

“You! Don’t come over here!”

…

Completely useless.

The black snake continued approaching.

The smell of blood mixed with overwhelming fear.

Already weak, Su Ye’s vision darkened.

She fainted again.

Before losing consciousness, she called out twice for a system, shouted “Help!”, and added:

“Wan He, don’t forget to burn some extra money for me!”

The only response was a pair of black crows flying overhead.

Su Ye’s vision went black again.

Starting the game with a thunderbolt critical hit.

I!

Want!

A!

Reroll!

When Su Ye woke up once more, she found herself in a cold and damp environment.

Then—

Pain!

Damn it!

The familiar cramping pain struck again.

Her stomach felt completely empty.

At this point, Su Ye felt terrifyingly strong.

Where was that black snake from earlier?

She felt like she could eat an entire one right now!

No system after transmigrating.

Starting with starvation.

Forced to survive in the wilderness.

And a friendly “big black snake.”

A transmigration without spending money didn’t even come with cheats!

Pain!

It wouldn’t disappear!

And it certainly wouldn’t transfer to someone else!

Su Ye was forced to face reality.

Since I’m already here, let’s see what happens.

The new account may not be overpowered—

But it’s definitely new!

Regaining her composure, Su Ye surveyed the cave around her.

It was pitch black.

Fortunately, there was no hissing sound of a snake flicking its tongue.

Unable to sense the giant snake nearby, she breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Supporting her weakened body, she slowly walked toward the cave entrance.

There was still some light outside, but the sun was nearly setting.

The dim sky only made Su Ye more worried.

Just then, a soft yet spiteful female voice came from ahead:

“Well, well, isn’t this Su Ye, that useless female? You’re actually still alive. Your life is really tough.”

Su Ye looked toward the voice.

A woman dressed similarly to her approached.

However, the woman’s animal-hide clothing was obviously newer and softer.

Behind her followed six male beastmen with agile physiques and powerful presences.

Su Ye’s heart tightened.

Female?

Beastmen?

This was a Beastman World?!

Having inherited none of the original owner’s memories, Su Ye was completely in the dark.

All she could do was observe quietly.

Seeing Su Ye remain silent with an indifferent expression, Qiu Ying curled her lips into a disdainful sneer.

“As expected of a useless waste.

Weak and frail.

You have neither hunting ability nor reproductive ability.

No wonder no male is willing to form a mate contract with you.

Your only good point is probably your tough life.

You fell from such a high tree and starved for so many days, yet you’re still not dead.

Though that’s fine.

If you died too easily, I’d have to find a new toy.”

Su Ye frowned.

I endure.

The hostility from this woman was completely unprovoked.

Inside, Su Ye thought:

Sister, if you’re sick, go get treatment!

When Qiu Ying saw Su Ye daring to frown back at her, anger instantly surged within her.

The Su Ye she knew would only lower her head, cower, and allow herself to be bullied.

It seemed the previous lesson had been too light.

How dare she glare at her now?

Qiu Ying turned and shouted at the beastmen behind her:

“Didn’t you see her offending me?!

Grab her!

I’m going to teach her a proper lesson and make her understand her place!”

The six strong male beastmen exchanged uneasy looks.

According to tribal rules, males were not allowed to casually harm females.

If Bai Yue, the shaman healer, found out, they would be punished.

Moreover, the female before them was covered in wounds and so frail that a strong wind could probably knock her over.

She clearly couldn’t withstand any abuse.

When Qiu Ying saw that nobody moved, rage consumed her.

She raised her hand and fiercely slapped the beast husband closest to her.

Smack!

A crisp slap echoed through the air.

A clear handprint immediately appeared on his bronze-colored skin.

The beaten beastman lowered his eyes and silently endured it.

“A bunch of useless trash!”

Qiu Ying cursed loudly.

“You can’t even handle such a small task!

Since you refuse to listen, there’s no point keeping you around.

I might as well dissolve our contracts!”

The six males immediately turned pale.

In the Beastman World, if a female unilaterally dissolved a contract, it would damage a beastman’s life essence.

It could even threaten his life.

His social rank would plummet, and finding another mate afterward would be nearly impossible.

After hardening their hearts, they could only step toward Su Ye.

Su Ye instantly tensed.

Seriously, sister?

You go crazy and I’m the one who suffers?

But—

Enough was enough.

No need to endure any longer!

I dared to slap my boss.

No reason I can’t slap you too!

She clenched her fists and prepared to fight desperately.

She had already transmigrated once.

She didn’t mind transmigrating again.

A warrior may be killed—

But not humiliated!

Just as the group was about to reach her—

A massive black snake tail suddenly swept through the air!

The terrifying force instantly sent the approaching beastmen flying.

They crashed heavily into thick tree trunks, groaning in pain.

A cold figure slowly stepped forward.

The giant black snake shed its beast form and transformed into an incomparably handsome man.

His black hair flowed freely.

His features were deep and sculpted.

Golden eyes radiated icy intimidation.

His tall body was lean and powerful.

Every line of muscle was clearly defined.

Eight-pack abs, each one perfectly visible.

Su Ye froze.

Wow.

That’s… impressive.

Holy crap.

That face.

That body.

Put him in modern times and he’d absolutely be a top male model.

Uh…

But he’s a snake!!

A terrifying giant snake!!

Although…

With a face like this…

That little face.

Those long limbs.

Maybe giant snakes aren’t that scary after all.

Han Zheng glanced indifferently at the fallen beastmen.

Then his gaze returned to the thin and fragile Su Ye.

His voice was cold enough to freeze bone.

“My territory.

This female.

I’m protecting her.

Understood?”

Su Ye:

Has the wind from Tushan reached the Beast World too?

Han Zheng’s icy gaze locked directly onto Qiu Ying.

The pressure was overwhelming.

Qiu Ying felt a little intimidated.

Yet she was also captivated by his powerful aura and stunning appearance.

Her heart leapt with excitement.

She carefully looked Han Zheng up and down.

Such a powerful and outstanding male.

If only he could become her beast husband…

However, as her gaze lowered and reached the wandering beast mark around his ankle, a trace of disgust flashed through her eyes.

Then she reconsidered.

Thinking about Han Zheng’s terrifying strength and exceptional appearance—

She began calculating.

Her current beast husbands were all sixth or seventh rank.

Yet Han Zheng had casually sent them flying.

That meant this male possessed at least eighth-rank strength!

Eighth rank!

The entire Xuanhu Tribe only had one eighth-rank powerhouse—

Its Chief.

Her father.

And he was only an early eighth-rank.

Yet this male was so young and already at the eighth rank!

Thinking of this, excitement shone even brighter in her eyes.

All traces of disgust disappeared.

So what if he was a wandering beastman?

She had plenty of ways to make beast husbands obedient.

The beast husbands sprawled across the ground were proof enough.

Immediately, she put on a bright smile.

“Hey, you’re from the Black Snake Clan, right?

Seeing that you’re alone, you probably haven’t formed a mate contract yet.

Why don’t you become mates with me?

I’m a female of the Xuanhu Tribe.

My father is the Chief.”

The more she spoke, the more proudly she lifted her chin.

Han Zheng naturally hadn’t missed the disgust that had flashed through her eyes.

A mocking smile curled at his lips.

“Ugly female.

If I became mates with you, I’d be afraid I wouldn’t sleep well at night.”

Qiu Ying’s face instantly turned green.

Grinding her teeth, she shouted angrily:

“Su Ye!

You colluded with a wandering beastman and maliciously injured my mates!

From this day onward—

You are permanently expelled from the Xuanhu Tribe!”

Su Ye raised an eyebrow.

“Oh.”