[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon":3,"chapter-the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-chapter-182":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Fake Heiress Turns out to Be a True Tycoon!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1892139,2516,"Chapter 182 - 182 182 Little Flood Dragon Person","the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-chapter-182",182,"\u003Cp>Chapter 182: Chapter 182: Little Flood Dragon Person Chapter 182: Chapter 182: Little Flood Dragon Person Hearing the word “dragon,” Scarlett Jennings’ eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam Jennings beside her looked bewildered, “What the heck?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instinctively, he looked up at the sky, “Is there a dragon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No dragon,” Scarlett replied, “It’s a language trap.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In most people’s understanding, snakes don’t fly in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, when asked if the figure flying past the clouds was a snake or a dragon, most people would instinctively think it was a dragon, just like Adam did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The question was also intended to elicit a “dragon” answer from Samuel Chalmers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s a folk saying called ‘Flood Dragon Ascension.’ Legends say that if a flood dragon wants to become a true dragon, it will bring about a thunderstorm and then seek a destined person to confirm its form, asking if they see a snake or a dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the person says snake, it signifies failure, and the flood dragon will receive divine punishment and revert to a snake. If answered dragon, it succeeds in becoming a dragon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam’s first reaction was to scoff, “No supernatural transformations post-1949, let alone dragons. Besides, we haven’t had rain for months, much less a thunderstorm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett ignored Adam’s words and turned to Samuel, “Did you answer him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No,” Samuel replied coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samuel, too, could recognize such verbal traps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although not clear about the purpose behind the question, Samuel was always cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even journalists from major TV stations couldn’t extract an untimely word from him, let alone a young boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he didn’t expect was that when he didn’t answer, the other party stopped him from leaving by any means, effectively trapping him in this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett was somewhat surprised to hear that the other party had dared to block Samuel even after failing the confirmation attempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t that she was worried the other party would harm Samuel; with that golden aura around him, even the Heavenly Dao might not spare it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was precisely because of that golden aura that the other party stubbornly fixated on Samuel hoping for a confirmation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, a being with such significant merit and fortune, if he granted a confirmation, rising instantly to great heights wouldn’t be unreasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, Scarlett decided to let Adam and Samuel stay put while she went to meet this flood dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she was slightly puzzled. Generally, those who manage to become a flood dragon have substantial cultivation, yet this one seemed hesitant, only daring to hide behind a tree, nothing like a demon with high cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Scarlett approached closer and saw the silhouette behind the tree, she was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a boy who appeared only fourteen or fifteen. Generally, a demon’s human form reflects its actual age; in front of her was an entirely immature flood dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, to call him a flood dragon was a stretch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, those who successfully transform from snake to flood dragon have cultivation sufficient to maintain a stable human form. Yet, this flood dragon’s transformation wasn’t perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only were there visible silver snake scales on his neck and chin, but also a pair of short, straight horns tucked beneath his messy hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those were the horns distinguishing a flood dragon from a snake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You… just turned into a flood dragon?” Scarlett asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy sensed the aura of a master on her and showed some wariness, not answering her question but rather stiffening his neck to say,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I haven’t succeeded in earning a confirmation, nor have I harmed anyone. You can’t catch me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett squinted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his young age, he seemed to know the rules well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see you’ve just learned transformation, clearly not yet at the stage to turn into a true dragon. So, why are you pestering him for confirmation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy before her was like a child who had just learned to crawl, eagerly wanting to fly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was laughable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy obviously understood this but still argued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know, I just wanted to rehearse early. Plus, with so much golden aura on that person, if by chance he confirmed me, I could save hundreds of years of cultivation and transform into a dragon right there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who’s to say demons shouldn’t dream a little? What if it comes true?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett was speechless at his talk of rehearsing and utterly at a loss for words by the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This flood dragon was not only underage but also a bit unrealistic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confronted with such a harmless creature, she refrained from provocation and instead asked, holding back her temper,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He already refused to confirm you, so why are you still preventing him from leaving?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy glanced at her, with an expression as if she were the foolish one,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s rare to encounter someone with such big merit. How can I let him walk away? What if I don’t meet another like him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett: …\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this flood dragon planning to keep Samuel until a promising chance for confirmation came in the future?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett decided not to reason with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised her hand, pulling out a Thunder Talisman to scare him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Leave quickly, he isn’t someone you can covet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy was visibly daunted by the Thunder Talisman in her hand, retreating two steps, but remained unsatisfied,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can’t he stay in the mountains with me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not gonna happen. Don’t even think about it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy seemed torn, “Then can I go with him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett wore a you-have-to-be-kidding look and refused with uncompromising firmness,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy almost jumped in place at her response, “Who are you to him?! What gives you the right to decide! What if he wants me to accompany him!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Scarlett instinctively thought of the mark on the palm of his hand. If she had to claim a stance, she was his fiancée, so she certainly had the authority to decide for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Scarlett never intended to admit it and simply said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m his neighbor. He didn’t want to be bothered by you, so he asked me to come.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett continued with a warning tone,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve already said my piece. If you continue to be persistent, don’t blame me for striking you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No demon or wicked phantom can withstand the power of lightning and thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, the little flood dragon in front of her was also afraid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face showed reluctance as he looked at Samuel, then at the Thunder Talisman in Scarlett’s hand. After a long moment, he gritted his teeth, turned, and dashed into the dense forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching him quickly disappear from sight, she didn’t really believe he had given up so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to the open temple, Samuel looked at her. He seemed not worried, obviously confident in her ability to handle the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, seeing her expression wasn’t good, he asked, “Did he leave?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ran away,” Scarlett said, “but I guess he’ll return.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way around it, he had set his sights on Samuel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It couldn’t be helped. His golden aura was just too attractive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While most demons and wicked phantoms wouldn’t dare approach, for creatures like this flood dragon, who had never spilled blood, the intimidation was relatively less.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention the temptation of becoming a dragon dangling before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett looked at Samuel, her gaze full of understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing such a large tempting offer, who could easily refuse?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were her, she’d struggle with refusal too.\u003C\u002Fp>",1238,"2026-06-10T07:18:23.777Z",1,"novelbin.me","2fd56682e70185c00f250ae6f2732212535e8bf55761e3247883e076808e6182","the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-chapter-183","the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-chapter-181",1286,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-cover.jpg"]