The Black Dragon Girl Who Scammed Her Dad

That black dragon girl from Sekeruid Mountain was actually the daughter of the Dragon Island syndicate's leader?

No news could have shocked Chen Rui more than this.

Before Oliphis, His Majesty the Dragon Emperor no longer had the overbearing air from before. He transformed into a cheerful middle-aged uncle, accepted the skewer of roasted meat his daughter handed him, and ate it with great relish. His movements were so careful, as though he feared eating too quickly would waste his daughter's affection. Seeing this, Chen Rui suddenly thought of Phoenix's little daughter who had called him "Daddy." His heart was filled with both warmth and sorrow.

Augulas noticed Chen Rui's expression and frowned. Just then, Oliphis spotted Chen Rui and happily bounced over. "Boss, you're back!"

"Mm, Oliphis. Long time no see." Out of habit, Chen Rui patted Oliphis on the shoulder, only to immediately feel a razor-sharp gaze from a certain uncle nearby. He hurriedly stopped.

Oliphis did not seem to notice anything unusual and put on a fawning expression. "Boss, I didn't know you were coming back, or I would've brought you an extra skewer."

That expression made Chen Rui feel even more like thorns were pressing against his back, and he was somewhat flattered as well. This girl was faster than anyone at snatching food—when had she learned to... make a losing deal?

The black dragon girl's next sentence revealed her true colors. "Uh... Boss, when do you think we can settle the previous bill?"

So that was it. Chen Rui smiled. "Sure, when there's time..."

Apparently displeased by his daughter's friendly attitude toward another man, a certain uncle cut in, "Oliphis, what good thing did you buy with three hundred thousand? Let your dad have a look."

"What?" Oliphis asked Chen Rui with a face that