The Cannon Fodder Cauldron Forced to Seize the Demon Lord

The laid-back female cultivator Jiang Zhishui discovers she is actually a supporting character in a novel—and the high-standard 'black moonlight' of the male lead, Jing Qianheng. Having died once before, this is her second life, and the plot has already reached the point where she loses control of her cultivation, forcing Jing Qianheng into an intimate encounter. Afterwards, the two become sworn enemies.

The system assigns her a mission: she must seduce Jing Qianheng, become his wife, then abandon and provoke him until he hates her, ultimately dying by his hand. The plot is unavoidable. The system promises that completing this storyline will allow her to transcend a love tribulation and ascend—a scenario not present in the original story.

Jing Qianheng, a prince of Jin Kingdom, loses his memories due to a scheme and forgets Jiang Zhishui. Seizing the opportunity, she disguises herself as the legitimate daughter of a marquis' household to reunite with him. She spins lies effortlessly, spouting sweet nothings without batting an eye. Though aware of her strangeness, Jing Qianheng plays along and keeps her by his side. Despite his frail appearance, he's cunning and cold, meticulously planning every move in the treacherous royal power struggles.

Eventually, Jiang Zhishui marries Jing Qianheng as intended. Expecting harsh treatment due to his distrust, she's surprised when he suddenly vows to be a good husband—patiently enduring her rejections, lying obediently by her side even when aggrieved. He rises early to comb her hair and paint her eyebrows, gazing at her with such unsettling tenderness that it makes her skin crawl.

Just as Jiang Zhishui grows uneasy about his motives, the system malfunctions, losing critical components. Her mission changes: she must travel back to her first life to retrieve them. Their three-year marriage is abruptly shortened to seven days. Facing heavenly tribulation, Jiang Zhishui stands alone on a cliff, letting lightning strike her to return to her first life.

There, she discovers an apocalyptic demon lord inhabiting a demonic palace. Searching room by room, she finds an ice coffin containing a woman who looks exactly like her. Footsteps approach—the demon lord Jing Qianheng appears, overjoyed at seeing her alive. Simultaneously, the Jing Qianheng from her second life follows her through time.

【Seductive Beauty × Cold Emperor】