[{"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-866":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},1892923,2516,"Chapter 864 - Capítulo 864: 864: Merfolk Are Inherently Kindhearted, Especially Him","the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-chapter-866",866,"\u003Cp>Capítulo 864: Chapter 864: Merfolk Are Inherently Kindhearted, Especially Him\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shimmering translucent blue tail glinted with sparkling scales, emanating a fantastical and beautiful shine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it swung, one could almost see the tail emerge from the water, shimmering with gleaming reflections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If only those scales weren’t hiding a lingering trace of demon energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost instinctively spotting the hidden contamination beneath the scales, Scarlett Jennings flung two spirit talismans outside the barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spirit talismans flew out, seemingly self-aware, attacking from both sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a commanding shout from Scarlett Jennings,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bind!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two spirit talismans instantly transformed into two chains of spiritual light, intertwining to bind the merfolk tightly from head to toe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassidy, being an underage demon, could break through the chains and attack under contaminating berserk conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Noah Zimmerman, being an adult demon, wasn’t someone Scarlett Jennings would take lightly from the start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, Noah Zimmerman didn’t fall into a berserk state like Cassidy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When bound, Noah Zimmerman seemed a bit bewildered, his original second wave of attack didn’t have time to be unleashed, and turned into water droplets falling to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, he also crashed onto the ground, twisting with his fish tail, trying to break free from the shackles, only to find the chains completely immovable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking towards Scarlett Jennings ahead, Noah Zimmerman’s sharp gaze softened, returning to a bewildered face, cautiously speaking,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did I lose?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, he still didn’t understand why this master, who works at both the Security Bureau and Mystic Regulation Office, wanted him to act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was hard not to suspect that he was tricked into action only to be punished, given how he had only just gotten into the swing of things before being bound…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah Zimmerman’s skepticism was too blunt, leaving Scarlett Jennings no choice but to explain,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is a test, not entrapment enforcement.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing it wasn’t entrapment enforcement, Noah Zimmerman visibly relaxed but still asked, “Did I pass the test then?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings: …\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both she and Samuel Chalmers weren’t sure if his situation counted as passing the test now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main point was Noah Zimmerman’s reactions were different from previous cases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though subtle, signs of contamination were indeed present on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet when the contaminating demon energy dispersed, he didn’t turn red-eyed or berserk like Ian Whitley or Cassidy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finding it unclear, Scarlett Jennings straightforwardly asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you feel like you’re losing control of your emotions, with an urge to rampage or destroy something?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah Zimmerman blinked, saying,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you need me to, I could.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he’s an idol, Ian had enrolled him in performance classes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The teacher always said he has a talent for this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emotional loss of control and outbursts, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings and Samuel Chalmers: …\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged glances, certain they weren’t mistaken. But if Noah Zimmerman was acting, his acting skills were really impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was at this moment that agent Ian Whitley hurriedly spoke up,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is it you need Noah for? I’m with him daily, and no one knows him better than me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he occasionally used demonic power for pranks while idol-ing, I guarantee he’s never harmed anyone, and even if it was a prank, it was the other party who provoked him first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The incident of dropping pants on the red carpet was because that person secretly drugged Noah trying to harm him before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Noah being a merfolk quickly noticed something off about the water’s scent and didn’t drink it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, Ian didn’t speak up when Noah acted, confirming Noah wouldn’t get hurt, but now seeing him bound, Ian naturally worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t be fooled by his entertainment industry background; he’s very innocent. As Mystic Regulation Office agents, you should know merfolk have an innately pure nature, especially him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ian continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Regarding selling merchandise and stealing fan data, I know too; he did it for me. Afterward, I reprimanded him, and he promised never to do such things again, would you give him another chance?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ian Whitley, as an agent, had guided Noah Zimmerman from obscurity to fame, holding deep feelings for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was used to pleading for forgiveness like this, not seeing any issue, but Noah Zimmerman beside him felt troubled watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to Scarlett Jennings and Samuel Chalmers, softly asking,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could you release me first?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ian was worried for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings glanced at Noah Zimmerman, then at the agent, directly reached out to remove the spirit light chains binding Noah, then said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rest assured, today’s purpose is mainly to verify some things, not to apprehend anyone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing they weren’t here to arrest, both visibly relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samuel Chalmers stepped forward, reached out, and directly plucked a scale, faintly contaminated with demon energy, from Noah’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hiss…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah winced from the sting, but feeling Samuel Chalmers’ aura, his temper subdued, he even proactively asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you need my scales? Is one enough?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not, he has more in collection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All those are periodic sheds, varying from ten-year to fifty-year, even a hundred-year scales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as they don’t want the most crucial scale, these can be given.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samuel looked at him, simply said, “This one’s sufficient.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he isolated the scale from spiritual light, sealing the contaminated scale with a barrier, storing it away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he raised another hand, fingertips softly brushing over where he plucked the scale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah immediately felt a warm sensation akin to basking in sunlight, swiftly transitioning to the cool of clear deep-sea immersion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just very comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Scarlett Jennings’ perspective, she saw gold light purifying hidden contamination as Samuel’s fingers passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scales marred by contamination soon turned clear and brightly pristine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah quickly retracted his tail, reverting to human form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings meticulously inquired about any potential contamination on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Noah slightly widen his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no idea about the contamination on him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t even see it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings asked him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Recently, have you noticed anything unusual when using demonic power?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps not every demon under contamination would have red eyes or go berserk, and Noah’s contamination appeared faint compared to the other two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah slightly tilted his head in thought, then asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is feeling rapid energy drain, easily fatigued after using demonic power considered abnormal?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings paused, nodded, “Considered.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, the contaminating demon energy not only triggered berserk states but silently drained the demon’s demonic power…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation had grown more complicated.\u003C\u002Fp>",1069,"2026-06-10T07:18:48.394Z",1,"novelbin.me","242819c686db513d3aa903ce87db17648a189b917b8bc07a5d2c8613096afc9f","the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-chapter-867","the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-chapter-865",1286,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-cover.jpg"]