The courtyard gate stood open as a petite woman hurried inside.
She wore a golden long dress that shimmered brightly, looking almost like a walking piece of gold.
She was not tall, only reaching Chen Chang’an’s chest. Her face appeared youthful, yet she had a head of white hair, and her cultivation was not low.
In this world, those with white hair and considerable cultivation were usually at least two or three hundred years old.
“Senior Brother, Senior Brother, emergency! Lend me another 1 million high-grade spirit stones!”
The moment she saw Chen Chang’an, Huang Jiaojiao ran toward the pond anxiously.
Chen Chang’an shook his head.
If this little money jar ever showed up without mentioning money, he could die in peace.
“Huh? Senior Brother, what are you doing?”
Huang Jiaojiao looked as if she had never seen such a scene before.
“Th-this…”
When she saw a group of Longevity Fish scrambling to kiss Chen Chang’an’s feet, her mind went blank.
“Senior Brother, didn’t you treat these Longevity Fish as treasures since Sister-in-law gave them to you? If she finds out you’re doing this, she’ll argue with you until the sky goes dark!”
Chen Chang’an ignored the topic and asked directly, “Borrowing money again? No.”
Before the age of thirteen, he had lived in a mortal village. At thirteen, he joined a cultivation sect.
Because of his extraordinary talent, he became the sect master’s first disciple immediately.
Huang Jiaojiao was his master’s daughter.
When his master and mistress were killed by enemies, Chen Chang’an was in his thirties, and Huang Jiaojiao was only three. He had raised her with his own hands.
Though they were senior brother and junior sister in name, in Chen Chang’an’s heart, Huang Jiaojiao was no different from a younger sister.
After his master and mistress died, the other sect members scattered like birds and beasts.
To sustain the ruined sect, he, as the senior disciple, worked tirelessly to earn money every day. Perhaps his hardworking figure left a deep impression on young Huang Jiaojiao.
After growing up, she became extremely obsessed with money.
She thought about earning money every single day.
Although she had already become the president of a chamber of commerce and her wealth surpassed many others, she still refused to stop searching for more profitable ventures.
Every time she visited, she asked him for money to experiment with new business ideas.
It was true that he was the richest person on the Azure Cloud Continent, but even he could not withstand his junior sister borrowing money every single time.
So he usually pretended to be confused and refused to lend her money, unless her business idea truly seemed feasible.
But realistically speaking, Huang Jiaojiao was not suited for business.
She did not pay attention to details and only cared about grand long-term visions. That was destined to lose money.
Huang Jiaojiao pouted. “Senior Brother, just lend me another 1 million high-grade spirit stones. Just this once, I won’t borrow again.”
She shook Chen Chang’an’s arm as she spoke.
Chen Chang’an flicked her forehead with his finger.
Huang Jiaojiao looked pitiful. “Senior Brother, will you lend it or not?”
Chen Chang’an had already planned things out. After he died, half of his wealth would go to the Eternal Peace Sect, and the remaining half would be left to those he cared about.
Huang Jiaojiao had always been like a younger sister to him. Although she constantly caused him trouble, she still deserved a share.
Huang Jiaojiao did not expect him to agree and asked excitedly, “What condition?”
“Find me a brother-in-law. Remember, find a man who dotes on you like I do, but doesn’t indulge your bad habits. Bring him to me. If I approve, not just 1 million high-grade spirit stones—2 million.”
After he died, the one he worried about most was not his wife.
He loved his wife the most, but she had always been capable and strong. She was powerful, intelligent, never allowed herself to be taken advantage of, and most importantly, competitive.
Even he, the strongest on the continent, had not gained much advantage over her. Others would have even less chance.
The one he worried about most was this junior sister whom he had raised like a younger sister since childhood.
Huang Jiaojiao froze for a long time.
“Senior Brother, change the condition. What’s so good about marriage? And why do I need another man to dote on me? Isn’t having you enough?”
She shook his arm again, looking so pitiful that it was hard to refuse her.
Chen Chang’an did not fall for it.
He knew he was going to die. If he did not help her find happiness soon, it would be too late.
“This is the only condition. Decide for yourself. 2 million high-grade spirit stones is worth making a decision.”
He ignored her and continued soaking his feet.
Huang Jiaojiao was tempted.
2 million high-grade spirit stones!
Enough to implement all the new business ideas she had thought of!
She could earn money—huge amounts of money!
Her heart began racing.
“All right, Senior Brother. Just wait. I’ll go find one for you now!”
With that, she left smiling.
Chen Chang’an shook his head.
She made it sound like she was finding him a husband.
About half a day later, Huang Jiaojiao returned with a nervous-looking man.
“Senior Brother, this is the man I like. He likes me too!”
Chen Chang’an glanced at the man she brought.
He was handsome.
The outer appearance was decent, but unfortunately, Chen Chang’an did not sense any love for Huang Jiaojiao from him.
Moreover, the man seemed timid.
When he saw Chen Chang’an, his legs trembled uncontrollably.
“You go outside for a moment. I’ll ask him a few questions alone.”
But seeing him shaking like a sieve, she realized her efforts might have been wasted.
After Huang Jiaojiao left the room, Chen Chang’an calmly asked, “What does she like to eat?”
The handsome man immediately knelt down with a loud thud.
“Senior! Senior, I was wrong! I was forced!”
Feeling Chen Chang’an’s overwhelming pressure alone, he burst into tears.
He had been dragged here suddenly. Huang Jiaojiao had promised him payment, saying he only needed to meet a man and pretend to be her lover.
He had not expected that man to be the strongest expert on the Azure Cloud Continent!
Chen Chang’an was speechless and called Huang Jiaojiao back in.
Seeing the scene, Huang Jiaojiao covered her face, dragged the man away, then returned with her head lowered pitifully.
“Senior Brother, you know my situation. I think about making money every day. How would I have time to think about those messy love and hate matters?”
Chen Chang’an sighed. “I’m giving you half a year. Discover it yourself. Preferably within 200 days.”
“Senior Brother! Why not lend me the spirit stones first? I promise within three years I’ll find a man I like. How about that?”
Huang Jiaojiao used her coquettish tactics again.
In the past, Chen Chang’an might have given her some spirit stones to send her away.
But this time, he would not.
“I’m giving you 200 days. Go and look properly.”
He turned his back to her.
Huang Jiaojiao fell silent, then muttered, “Such a short time. If I find someone randomly, he might not even be a good person. Why are you in such a hurry, Senior Brother? It’s as if you’re about to die.”
Chen Chang’an’s mouth twitched.
I really am about to die.
You little girl are the one I worry about most in this world.
You’ve already lived over 200 years, yet you’re still like a child.
“Huang Jiaojiao, I promised Master and Mistress to take good care of you. But I cannot take care of you forever. Only the man you love can do that for a lifetime. So listen to Senior Brother. Stop thinking about making money for now. Observe the people around you. Find a man who wholeheartedly likes you and whom you also somewhat like. Bring him here.”
Chen Chang’an spoke earnestly, his expression serious.
Huang Jiaojiao was stunned and did not argue this time.
She had never seen Chen Chang’an so serious.
“Senior Brother… are you hiding something from me? What’s wrong with you?”
Chen Chang’an thought for a long time before saying, “If I tell you that I’m going to die, would you believe me?”
Huang Jiaojiao suddenly held her breath, standing frozen.
Chen Chang’an had expected her to react like everyone else and not believe him.
But when he saw her eyes suddenly turn red, layers of mist gathering within them, he realized he was wrong.
This little girl… actually believed him.