The Fake Heiress Turns out to Be a True Tycoon!
Chapter 182: Little Flood Dragon Person

Chapter 182: Chapter 182: Little Flood Dragon Person

Hearing the word "dragon," Scarlett Jennings’ eyes narrowed slightly.

Adam Jennings beside her looked bewildered, "What the heck?"

Instinctively, he looked up at the sky, "Is there a dragon?"

"No dragon," Scarlett replied, "It’s a language trap."

In most people’s understanding, snakes don’t fly in the sky.

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.

The question was also intended to elicit a "dragon" answer from Samuel Chalmers.

"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.

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."

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."

Scarlett ignored Adam’s words and turned to Samuel, "Did you answer him?"

"No," Samuel replied coldly.

Samuel, too, could recognize such verbal traps.

Although not clear about the purpose behind the question, Samuel was always cautious.

Even journalists from major TV stations couldn’t extract an untimely word from him, let alone a young boy.

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.

Scarlett was somewhat surprised to hear that the other party had dared to block Samuel even after failing the confirmation attempt.

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.

Perhaps it was precisely because of that golden aura that the other party stubbornly fixated on Samuel hoping for a confirmation.

After all, a being with such significant merit and fortune, if he granted a confirmation, rising instantly to great heights wouldn’t be unreasonable.

Thinking this, Scarlett decided to let Adam and Samuel stay put while she went to meet this flood dragon.

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.

When Scarlett approached closer and saw the silhouette behind the tree, she was taken aback.

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.

No, to call him a flood dragon was a stretch.

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.

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.

Those were the horns distinguishing a flood dragon from a snake.

"You... just turned into a flood dragon?" Scarlett asked.

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,

"I haven’t succeeded in earning a confirmation, nor have I harmed anyone. You can’t catch me!"

Scarlett squinted.

Despite his young age, he seemed to know the rules well.

"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?"

The boy before her was like a child who had just learned to crawl, eagerly wanting to fly.

It was laughable.

The boy obviously understood this but still argued,

"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."

Who’s to say demons shouldn’t dream a little? What if it comes true?

Scarlett was speechless at his talk of rehearsing and utterly at a loss for words by the end.

This flood dragon was not only underage but also a bit unrealistic.

Confronted with such a harmless creature, she refrained from provocation and instead asked, holding back her temper,

"He already refused to confirm you, so why are you still preventing him from leaving?"

The boy glanced at her, with an expression as if she were the foolish one,

"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?"

Scarlett: ...

Was this flood dragon planning to keep Samuel until a promising chance for confirmation came in the future?

Scarlett decided not to reason with him.

She raised her hand, pulling out a Thunder Talisman to scare him,

"Leave quickly, he isn’t someone you can covet."

The boy was visibly daunted by the Thunder Talisman in her hand, retreating two steps, but remained unsatisfied,

"Can’t he stay in the mountains with me?"

"Not gonna happen. Don’t even think about it."

The boy seemed torn, "Then can I go with him?"

Scarlett wore a you-have-to-be-kidding look and refused with uncompromising firmness,

"No."

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!"

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.

But Scarlett never intended to admit it and simply said,

"I’m his neighbor. He didn’t want to be bothered by you, so he asked me to come."

Scarlett continued with a warning tone,

"I’ve already said my piece. If you continue to be persistent, don’t blame me for striking you!"

No demon or wicked phantom can withstand the power of lightning and thunder.

Naturally, the little flood dragon in front of her was also afraid.

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.

Scarlett frowned.

Watching him quickly disappear from sight, she didn’t really believe he had given up so easily.

Returning to the open temple, Samuel looked at her. He seemed not worried, obviously confident in her ability to handle the situation.

However, seeing her expression wasn’t good, he asked, "Did he leave?"

"Ran away," Scarlett said, "but I guess he’ll return."

No way around it, he had set his sights on Samuel.

It couldn’t be helped. His golden aura was just too attractive.

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.

Not to mention the temptation of becoming a dragon dangling before them.

Scarlett looked at Samuel, her gaze full of understanding.

Facing such a large tempting offer, who could easily refuse?

If it were her, she’d struggle with refusal too.