[{"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-707":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},1892764,2516,"Chapter 705: The Villagers’ \"Gift","the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-chapter-707",707,"\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings decided to temporarily stay in Artefact Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stella Gibson and the others naturally had no objections; they were here to help her investigate the Otherworld, while Jade Cabbage was just a side concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samuel Chalmers had no objections either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since we’ll be staying temporarily, I’ll talk to the village chief later to rearrange the rooms. The villagers here are all spiritual beings; you’ll be fine staying in a room by yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last night was unavoidable, and since they would be staying in the village for a few days, she couldn’t keep having Samuel Chalmers sharing a bed with her—it would be too much of a grievance for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett thought she was being very considerate, and while Samuel Chalmers found her arrangement perfectly reasonable, he felt an inexplicable, slight disappointment?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the news that Scarlett Jennings and the others would be staying in the village spread, and the villagers were very happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We haven’t had newcomers in our village for years. I’m sick of seeing the same people every day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this time, it seems they’re not artefacts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How so? Isn’t there an undead? The thousand-year-old mummies dug up before were considered artefacts, why not an undead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s true. I heard there’s also a half-fox demon. Perfect, our village needs a pet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not just a fox, there’s a turtle too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No turtles, please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The villagers chattered, contemplating what gifts to give to the newcomers to show their welcome, until the village chief couldn’t stand it anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re only here temporarily, not permanently settling down. They’ll leave once they finish their business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The villagers were instantly disappointed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The fox is leaving too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But what about the undead? Doesn’t it fit well with our village?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doesn’t he like that Phoebe coffin? I have another one I could give him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the disappointment, the villagers still prepared gifts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if they felt the warmth and decided to stay?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The village chief felt a bit embarrassed too,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We haven’t had new residents in years; everyone was really looking forward to it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Stella Gibson was moved,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t say that, chief. With such a warm welcome, if I weren’t human, I would want to stay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The village chief and Stella felt an inexplicable connection, exchanging a glance and couldn’t help but steal a glance in Samuel Chalmers’ direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honored guest, there is one more request, if you could...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the village chief finished speaking, Samuel Chalmers said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know what you need. Scarlett and I discussed it. During our stay, she will set up a Spirit Gathering Array around. Every night when Luna rises, you can gather around the array to restore some spiritual energy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This spiritual energy was not just ordinary nature’s spiritual energy, but the refined and purified energy of Samuel Chalmers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After knowing that the village artefacts were in a half-soul state, Scarlett Jennings understood how difficult it was for them to maintain their own spiritual energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they were going to stay in the village, paying some \"rent\" was necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The idea was initially suggested by Samuel Chalmers, but Scarlett Jennings worried that the villagers would congregate around him, making him uncomfortable and not very effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she would set up the Spirit Gathering Array to draw in the spiritual energy from the mountains and forests, allowing the village villagers to absorb it collectively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing that the two had considered this, the village chief was touched once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention the villagers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They praised their good fortune meeting such kind people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, to repay the two of them, the villagers secretly decided to give them a \"big gift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings was unaware of the villagers’ \"plot\"; she was currently drawing the intricate patterns of Jade Bennett’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The jade body glowed a deep green, adorned with complex engravings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Primarily adorned with spiral patterns, upon closer inspection, the strokes of the spirals resembled written text.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such markings initially didn’t seem significant, but as Scarlett Jennings transferred them onto paper, she subtly felt the same resistance she had when she first learned to write talismans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if some runes were indeed hidden within these patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings spent three hours before she finally completed drawing Jade Bennett’s patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the fine beads of sweat on her forehead, Jade couldn’t help but speak up,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should take a break.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett shook her head, grasping the North Spirit Stone at her neck, and soon the oppressive fatigue quietly dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jade also felt the unique spiritual energy emanating from the North Spirit Stone and couldn’t help but remark,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The energy from this stone is special; it resembles his essence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett knew she was referring to Samuel Chalmers and just said, \"He gave it to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He likes you,\" Jade said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett’s heart gave a tiny flutter; it seemed to be the first time anyone had plainly stated that Samuel Chalmers liked her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, whether it was him or her, even with a confirmed marriage contract, they hadn’t explicitly confessed their feelings like regular couples would.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did Samuel Chalmers like her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought, he probably did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded, feeling a bit awkward but trying to appear calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You like him too,\" Jade suddenly made Scarlett feel as if a secret little feeling had been poked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unusually, she was slightly embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t respond further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jade didn’t mind her lack of response and simply asked, \"Since you both like each other and have already set a marriage contract, why aren’t you married yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was something the villagers only learned after the two separated into different rooms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having a marriage contract but not being a couple was baffling to the villagers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett herself didn’t know why she suddenly discussed such a topic with Jade and could only vaguely reply,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not the right time yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jade thought young people these days were quite awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn’t matter, they would help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Scarlett had almost finished drawing, Jade flashed with spiritual light, transforming back into her human form, and grabbed Scarlett’s hand,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The villagers have been invigorated by the spiritual energy gifted by the honored guests these past days, so we discussed giving you and Mr. Chalmers a gift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett was somewhat resigned upon hearing about yet another gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ve already received gifts before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This one is different; it’s specially prepared for you and Mr. Chalmers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said this while pulling Scarlett downstairs, and while passing through the corridor, Scarlett felt a wave of spiritual power emanating from Jade, enveloping her entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon stepping out of the house, her original outfit magically transformed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An embroidered cloud-shouldered dress overlapped beautifully, each detail appearing divinely crafted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just her attire, even her hair was elegantly styled, adorned with an exquisite Phoenix Crown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The style seemed familiar, something she might have seen in a museum exhibit introduction before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Scarlett couldn’t help but be momentarily stunned by this sudden transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What surprised her even more was the carefully arranged little corridor outside, evidently prepared by the villagers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flanked by clusters of fresh flowers, villagers stood on both sides holding bouquets, their faces beaming with joy, as the joyful red carpet extended through the garden gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the end of the path, a man in a vibrant golden robe stood quietly in her direction, holding a red ribbon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was enveloped in a golden light, both familiar and foreign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, he was so dazzling that she couldn’t tear her eyes away.\u003C\u002Fp>",1244,"2026-06-10T07:18:43.170Z",1,"novelbin.me","88f4d7a4cde5e3d919f87dfd029764bf517179d57a5cac3b859ce0466c3b6781","the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-chapter-708","the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-chapter-706",1286,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-cover.jpg"]