Chapter 17: Fooling Huang Yiyi, Trying to Borrow Two Million!

At the same time.

The Duke’s Mansion.

Shen Lang placed his hand on a grand armchair and asked in a deep voice, “System, how much resentment value can this recovery yield?”

“One point!”

Just one point again.

This place is truly poor!

Shen Lang sank helplessly into the armchair.

After finishing his bath, he began using the system to appraise the furniture at home.

He thought that no matter what, the Shen family was still the Duke’s household, and though the cash flow might be tight, the furniture should be worth some spirit stones.

But after surveying everything, the most valuable item was the dragon coil staff Shen Canghai used to beat him.

Most of the other furniture was only worth single digits.

This dashed Shen Lang’s plan to boost his resources by dismantling the house.

Just as he was pondering whether to trick Shen Xia into holding a grand court meeting so he could grab some resentment points, Luduo ran in.

“Young master, Huang Yiyi is here to see you again, just outside the mansion!”

Hearing the name Huang Yiyi, Shen Lang, who was feeling annoyed, immediately waved his hand. “Tell her I’m cultivating!”

“Understood!”

Luduo quickly turned to convey Shen Lang’s message.

But just as she reached the door, Shen Lang, having thought of something, suddenly brightened. “Wait!”

“What is it, young master?” Luduo asked, puzzled.

“The Huang family is very wealthy, right?” Shen Lang asked seriously.

“They are quite rich. Why do you ask, young master?” Luduo replied, curious.

“Nothing. You can rest. I’m going to meet Huang Yiyi!”

With that, Shen Lang immediately stepped outside.

Luduo watched Shen Lang’s departing figure, feeling somewhat disappointed. “The young master still can’t resist Huang Yiyi’s charm!”

“Could it be just because she likes to show off her legs?”

“Looks like I need to wear less from now on!”

At this moment,

Unaware that his sudden decision would unexpectedly launch Luduo into the fashion world,

Shen Lang only knew that the Huang family was wealthy and Huang Yiyi must be rich too.

Perhaps he could get some spirit stones from her to improve his strength.

So, upon seeing Huang Yiyi standing under the willow tree outside the Shen mansion with her maid Xiaocui, looking plaintive,

He immediately reached out and greeted her. “Yiyi, you’re here!”

Upon hearing Shen Lang’s voice, Huang Yiyi’s eyes suddenly lit up, having been turned away several times before.

Then, dissatisfied, she asked, “You bastard, didn’t you promise to keep chasing me?”

“Why are you only seeing me now?”

Faced with Huang Yiyi’s questioning, Shen Lang gave a goofy smile. “I’ve been busy working for His Majesty these past couple of days and really couldn’t find the time.”

“Yiyi, you won’t blame me for neglecting you, will you?”

Seeing Shen Lang’s sincere eyes, Huang Yiyi’s grievances from the past few days vanished instantly.

She was sure Shen Lang was still the same devoted admirer as before.

He had no other intentions towards her.

She proudly lifted her head. “I’ll see how you perform then!”

“If you behave well, I’ll forgive you!”

“How do you want me to perform?” Shen Lang pretended to be serious.

“I want a magical artifact. If you help me buy it, I’ll forgive you!”

Hearing Huang Yiyi’s typical manipulative green-tea tactics, Shen Lang’s pity completely faded.

Instead, he put on a solemn expression. “Yiyi, I’m afraid I can’t help you buy it right now!”

“Don’t you love me anymore?” Huang Yiyi’s face turned cold.

“It’s not that I don’t love you. Have you heard about me becoming a candidate?”

Shen Lang asked with a serious look.

Huang Yiyi’s expression also turned grave when Shen Lang mentioned this.

After all, she had come to see him today on a mission—

To understand what this ‘candidate’ status from Shen Xia meant.

Seeing Shen Lang bring it up first, she nodded and pressed on, “The whole Chang’an knows about this!”

“But what exactly does being a candidate mean?”

“Actually, His Majesty is about to break through and is looking for a successor for the Great Qin!”

“What!”

Huang Yiyi’s face was shocked.

Shen Lang immediately stepped forward and covered her mouth. “Shh, quiet! His Majesty forbids this to be spoken of!”

Hearing Shen Lang’s seriousness, Huang Yiyi was stunned. “You mean you have a chance to succeed as the ruler of Great Qin?”

“Heh, impressive, right?” Shen Lang boasted. “Once I’m the ruler, you’ll be the empress. The entire Great Qin will belong to us!”

Gulp…

Listening to Shen Lang paint this glorious future, Huang Yiyi swallowed instinctively, overwhelmed.

But soon she doubted whether Shen Lang was bluffing.

She asked seriously, “You’re lying. Why would His Majesty choose you?”

“Yiyi, I’ll tell you a secret. I actually have a Heavenly Spirit Root. I just held back from breaking through because the Shen family was in trouble before!”

“Really?” Huang Yiyi was even more shocked.

Everyone in Great Qin knew Shen Lang was a loser.

How could he suddenly have a Heavenly Spirit Root?

Seeing Huang Yiyi’s disbelief, Shen Lang suddenly punched the old willow tree beside them.

In the next moment,

The two-embrace-wide old willow shattered with a loud crash.

Seeing this, Huang Yiyi’s eyes nearly popped out.

Shen Lang then feigned mystery. “Do you believe me now? I’m really strong.”

“Otherwise, His Majesty wouldn’t have chosen me as a candidate!”

“It’s just…”

“It’s just what?” Huang Yiyi’s breath quickened.

“My cultivation still falls short of His Majesty’s requirements.”

“And all the spirit stones of the Shen family have been used up by me.”

“Ah, if I had more spirit stones, during today’s assassination attempt, I wouldn’t have needed His Majesty’s divine artifact to kill those invaders!”

Hearing Shen Lang’s explanation, Huang Yiyi felt as if a tremendous opportunity had fallen into her lap.

If she sponsored Shen Lang to meet the Great Emperor Shen Xiao’s requirements,

Wouldn’t she truly become Empress one day?

Wouldn’t the Huang family truly become the number one family in Great Qin?

Thinking this through,

Huang Yiyi’s voice trembled as she asked, “How many spirit stones do you need now to meet the Great Emperor’s requirements?”

Seeing Huang Yiyi take the bait,

Shen Lang pretended to be troubled. “His Majesty wants me to reach the Golden Core stage within three years, but I calculated it would take over two million spirit stones!”

“If I can’t ascend, my candidate status will be canceled.”

“Yiyi, are you willing to help me for our future?”

“I…”

Huang Yiyi instinctively wanted to agree.

But hearing two million spirit stones, she hesitated. “That’s too many. I have to discuss it with my grandfather!”

“You should hurry, since His Majesty didn’t choose me as the only candidate.”

“If I don’t seize the chance, you might never become Empress!”

Hearing Shen Lang say that she might not become Empress,

Huang Yiyi grew anxious. “I’ll go home and talk to my grandfather right now. Wait for me!”