Invisible Security Guard
Chapter 1068 - 1067: Her Gun?

Chapter 1068: Chapter 1067: Her Gun?

In the heart of the Bao’s Money Exchange, blood stained the ground. An Immortal Monarch level guard lay dead in the main hall, while another Immortal Monarch was left with only his Nascent Soul alive.

Yusuf Zuck, with a darkened expression, followed Miss Fatty into the establishment. At that time, experts from the City Lord’s Mansion were also investigating the scene within the main hall.

The murder of the Money Exchange’s guard was a heinous case, indicating that the safety of Tiantuan City was compromised. Hence, the skilled operatives from the City Lord’s Mansion had been dispatched to solve the case swiftly.

On his way here, Yusuf Zuck had already heard from Miss Fatty the detailed account of the incident: The thief did not steal money but abducted the Chief Shopkeeper of the Shepherd Family instead. It was also confirmed that there was only one assailant, who was equally an Immortal Monarch master.

In the back house, within the room where Marlon Shepherd resided, there was nothing suspicious, not even signs of a struggle, largely because Marlon Shepherd’s cultivation level was too weak.

After making a round in Marlon Shepherd’s room, Yusuf Zuck turned his cold gaze towards Miss Fatty.

After glancing at Yusuf Zuck, Miss Fatty suddenly pondered aloud, "Husband doesn’t know, the Chief Shopkeeper is not just a mere shopkeeper. Due to his significant contributions to our Shepherd Family, he holds a stake in our clan, which is also the main reason why other firms in the city invited him, yet he did not leave."

"Now that the Chief Shopkeeper has been kidnapped, there can be only one motive – the perpetrators want to use him to demand the stakes of our Shepherd Family."

"Do you know who kidnapped him? And why did you come to find me?" Yusuf Zuck asked coldly, eyeing Miss Fatty. Because his relationship with Marlon Shepherd wasn’t public, although they had met, they merely interacted as ordinary friends. So, it was illogical for Miss Fatty to come and inform him as soon as Marlon Shepherd was abducted!

Miss Fatty had no reason to notify him.

Miss Fatty answered, "The reason I came to you is that I want your help to rescue the Chief Shopkeeper. He is extremely important to me; one could say he is the backbone of our Shepherd Family."

"You want my help? What can I possibly do?" Yusuf Zuck continued to question.

"You don’t need any special abilities, just to take the lead in the charge!"

"What do you mean?" Yusuf Zuck frowned.

"These recent days, people with ill intentions have been surfacing within our Shepherd Family, and it’s inconvenient for me to act personally. Therefore, you’ll have to stand in for me. Moreover, you are now qualified to do so since the Chief Shopkeeper is your friend. It makes perfect sense for you to step forward at this juncture!"

"Of course, you won’t need to take personal action for everything. I will assign three skilled assistants to help you secretly! And, considering the enormous risk involved, you might end up facing pursuit by the City Lord’s Mansion and will no longer be able to stay in Tiantuan City. However, I will make it worth your while!"

In an instant, Yusuf Zuck understood. Miss Fatty intended to use him as cannon fodder, cannon fodder to lead the charge. He was to be the frontman in committing the murders, so even if the City Lord’s Mansion sought retribution, Miss Fatty could distance herself completely, and eventually issue a decree to sever their relationship, clarifying that whether he was branded a villain or a demon, it would have nothing to do with her.

Nevertheless, it didn’t matter as long as he could save Marlon Shepherd, whatever it took.

"So what do I need to do now? And what rewards can you offer me?" Yusuf Zuck suddenly asked.

"That depends on what kind of reward you’re looking for!" Miss Fatty said indifferently.

"Superior Immortal Spirit Stones, ten of them!" Yusuf Zuck held up ten fingers.

"Deal." Miss Fatty didn’t even hesitate and agreed on the spot!

"I don’t appreciate being cast aside once I’ve served my purpose. I’m rather a stubborn mule, and if you think of killing me off after using me, I believe you would greatly regret it. I don’t care whatever happens in your Shepherd Family. Now, I only want to make two things clear!"

"First, whether someone else abducted Marlon Shepherd, or it’s a ploy you orchestrated, I want Marlon Shepherd safe and sound!"

"Second, ten Superior Immortal Spirit Stones, not one less. If I find even one missing, I will annihilate your entire Shepherd Clan!"

"How would I ever kidnap the Chief Shopkeeper? You saw it yourself, the two family stewards outside were killed. Even if it were a setup, there’s no need to kill the family stewards—they were Immortal Monarchs!"

"The fact that the Chief Shopkeeper has shares in the Shepherd Family might have been leaked. That’s why they kidnapped him. As long as the Chief Shopkeeper transfers his shares to someone else, and the other shopkeepers are bought off, the Shepherd Family will be torn apart instantly."

"Your point makes sense," Yusuf Zuck nodded and said with a smile, "Alright, tell me what you need me to do."

"After I return home, I’ll feign illness. So the household affairs will be in your charge. When the time comes, you just need to kill all those who don’t obey."

"But after I kill people, won’t the government come knocking directly?" Yusuf Zuck asked in surprise.

"Murders within the Shepherd Mansion won’t concern the government unless you kill outside, then the government will intervene."

"Oh, I see."

"What about the Chief Shopkeeper? Do you know who kidnapped him?"

"It could be anyone; I’m not certain yet. However, the Chief Shopkeeper should not be in mortal danger. First, he’s a talent that everyone wants, and second, he has shares. Killing him would mean the assailants gain nothing—a loss not worth the risk."

"So, the second thing you’ll do is fight fire with fire!" Miss Fei said in a cold voice, "I’ll give you a list of enemies later. You’ll handle affairs in the mansion during the day, and at night, you’ll go to the homes on that list and kidnap their wives, children, and mothers!"

"You’re really pushing me into the fire!" Yusuf Zuck gave a wry smile. If he really did as she said, the Shepherd Family would fall into complete chaos, and he would become a thorn in everyone’s side!

"I can give you a few more Superior Immortal Spirit Stones. Although the Shepherd Family doesn’t have many, I should still be able to gather about fifteen."

"Deal," Yusuf Zuck took a deep breath and replied.

"Then I’ll be leaving." Miss Fei tapped the ground with her toes and soared out from the rear estate. This ’fat pig’ was nothing but a facade; the woman was the truly cunning one.

As soon as Miss Fei left, Yusuf Zuck sneered. No matter how she and her clan schemed, he had to ensure Marlon Shepherd and himself were safe first!

The reason he had agreed was to test what price she was willing to pay and to gauge how many Superior Immortal Spirit Stones she actually had.

"Since you want to use me as cannon fodder, since you want to feign illness, and since you want me to take charge, then I’ll turn the world upside down for you. You want me to be unable to stay in Tianyuan City in the end? You want me to take the blame? Heh heh..." Yusuf Zuck sneered as he walked out.

He did not return to the Shepherd residence but instead went back to the Elegant Pavilion and continued to seclude himself in the back yard.

...

After dawn, Steward Shui from the estate arrived.

"Son-in-law, the young mistress suddenly contracted a severe illness last night. Her whole body swelled up, she bled from all seven orifices, and her consciousness was unclear. You must return to the mansion quickly. When the young mistress was lucid, she specifically ordered that you are temporarily in charge of the mansion’s affairs."

Steward Shui was also a profoundly cunning person. To this day, Yusuf Zuck still did not know whether he was good or bad, or whether he was with the young mistress or with someone else.

"What happened? Let’s hurry back." Since they were putting on a show, it had to be convincing!

Yusuf Zuck, clad in brocade robes and full of authority, made his way quickly to the Shepherd Mansion.