Invisible Security Guard
Chapter 1073 - 1072: Lord Si?

Chapter 1073: Chapter 1072: Lord Si?

When the old Master Shepherd heard that the City Lord did not care about their past at all and directly intended to arrest him, he knew big trouble was coming and that this time there might be real danger. In a sudden move of desperation, he violently stood up, "Brigham Shepherd, am I not your cousin?"

"Uh..." For a moment, you could hear a pin drop in the City Lord’s study. The City Lord’s childhood nickname was indeed Brigham Shepherd, and the old Master Shepherd truly was the City Lord’s cousin; he had even held little Brigham when he was just a child.

However, those were childhood days, and Brigham Shepherd was a thing of the past. Although some of the older folks still knew of the City Lord’s this nickname, who would dare to bring it up? Who would dare to utter it? Let alone in front of the City Lord himself.

In an instant, a murderous intent flashed in the City Lord’s eyes, and the whole room became chillingly cold.

Nevertheless, old Master Shepherd seemed to have thrown all caution to the wind. He took a deep breath and said, "That year, when you were seven years old, playing by the riverbank and caught in a sudden torrential rain and flood, who was it that rescued you from the raging river flow?"

"That year, when you traveled far and wide seeking mentors in the Immortal Realm, with no one in your corner, who secretly funded you?"

"That year, when you and your brothers fought for the position of City Lord, who ran around the city campaigning tirelessly on your behalf?"

"Yes, over these years you have taken good care of your cousin, but I dare say that, in all these years, your cousin has not wronged you either!"

"Brigham, please allow me to call you Brigham one last time. I am not belittling or mocking you, but as an uncle, I am begging you to spare your niece. She is your sister too. I can die, I can slit my throat right now and hand over my Nascent Soul to you, but your sister must not die!"

"Also, you need not investigate the Shepherd Family’s assets. Isn’t it enough if everything we have is given to you?"

"Enough, that’s enough!" City Lord Brigham Shepherd suddenly took a deep breath and glanced complexly at old Master Shepherd, "Take him away!" He still had no intention of sparing old Master Shepherd, because the name Brigham Shepherd should not be mentioned!

"No need to take me away, Brigham, this is some personal savings of mine, and I’m giving it all to you, so please don’t make things difficult for your cousin!" Suddenly, old Master Shepherd let out a wry laugh, passing over a ring. Then, with a shudder, his entire body began to emit a hissing sound, and flames started to rise.

His whole body burst into flames.

And as he immolated, his body slowly turned to dry ash.

Everyone watched this scene in stunned silence. Old Master Shepherd had always seemed somewhat cowardly to everyone, but at this moment, he was so incredibly defiant!

"Father, what should we do now?" Upon witnessing old Master Shepherd’s death, the City Lord’s son turned to him for guidance.

The City Lord took a deep breath, "Let it be. Tonight, my mansion holds a banquet. As for the Shepherd Family’s affairs, whether your father or your mother has died, do not bring it up again with my mansion. Whoever does, will go meet death!"

This was the City Lord’s final verdict. With old Master Shepherd’s death, City Lord Brigham Shepherd no longer pursued anyone or anything further, even the death of someone’s wife’s father or a child’s betrothed’s father was not to be mentioned anymore.

The City Lord turned and left; his expression remained as cold as ice from start to finish. Of course, no one saw the nostalgia and sorrow that his eyes momentarily betrayed.

...

Yusuf Zuck only heard about the events at the City Lord’s Mansion in the afternoon, having learned that old Master Shepherd, who had pretended to be dead, was now truly dead.

He had played himself to death.

Of course, a great deal of the blame lay on him, because if he had not gone on a killing spree, old Master Shepherd would not only have lived but also benefited greatly.

But now, all was lost due to his wild actions of killing indiscriminately, regardless of right or wrong, driving old Master Shepherd to his inevitable death.

However, this was the result Yusuf Zuck wanted. If you are dead, what’s the point of being alive? Who asked you to fake your death? None of this was his fault.

He knew that Miss Fatty would surely hate him now.

But it didn’t matter. Wasn’t Miss Fatty using him as well? Making him the spearhead, charging into battle, only to end up with a bounty on his head, unable to remain in Sky Origin City any longer. So if he hadn’t made preparations in advance, he would be the one dead by now.

"Marlon Shepherd, I ask you, are there any Superior Immortal Spirit Stones in this bank?" Inside the bank, Yusuf Zuck asked in a hushed voice.

"Superior ones?" Marlon Shepherd jumped in fright, "Where would there be any superior ones? I haven’t even seen one!"

"What about the Shepherd Family? Do they have any?" Yusuf Zuck pressed on with the question.

"They might have some." Marlon Shepherd pondered before replying.

"What about more than ten?" Yusuf Zuck stared intently at Marlon Shepherd.

"More than ten?" Marlon Shepherd glared at Yusuf Zuck, "Why don’t you just rob them? Do you think Superior Immortal Spirit Stones are just clumps of earth? Let alone the wealth of the Shepherd Family, even the City Lord’s Home wouldn’t have more than ten."

"I’ve heard that in the Middle Element World, even in the Upper Element World or Immortal Realm, Superior Immortal Spirit Stones aren’t in circulation. I’ve been in this bank for so many years and haven’t seen a single one. So, if the Shepherd Mansion has more than ten Superior Immortal Spirit Stones, I’d eat shit—it’s impossible!" Marlon Shepherd asserted confidently.

"Then she was just playing me for a fool. I don’t feel guilty anymore!" Yusuf Zuck let out an amused chuckle before standing up to leave.

"Where are you going?" Marlon Shepherd asked.

"I’m going back to the Shepherd Mansion to take a look. Faked death has turned into a real death, yet I haven’t been dismissed as the son-in-law, so I should at least pay my respects. And while I’m there, I’ll claim my Superior Immortal Spirit Stones!" Yusuf Zuck said, and then he was gone.

Uncle Shui and Uncle Sheng had long since departed, because while the master was revived, he soon died again, so the two old servants had returned to the mansion early.

When Yusuf Zuck arrived at the Shepherd Mansion, everything was eerily calm. There were no wailing cries piercing the air nor a tense atmosphere; everything seemed utterly normal.

He encountered Uncle Shui in the front yard, and upon seeing Yusuf Zuck, Uncle Shui’s whole body shook, then he bowed and said, "Son-in-law, just now the young miss said that when you return, you should go to her room."

"Oh, I got it." Yusuf Zuck nodded and strode towards Miss Fatty’s courtyard.

However, as he approached Miss Fatty’s courtyard, he was surprised to find people hanging red lanterns and pasting the word "happiness" on the windows. Uncle Sheng was busying himself with a bunch of servants, while several old women carried new quilts in and out.

"The son-in-law is back!" A little maid saw Yusuf Zuck and shouted out loud!

"Greetings, son-in-law!" Everyone stopped their chores and bowed to greet him as "son-in-law"!

Yusuf Zuck just touched his nose, wondering what on earth Fatty was up to.

At that moment, little Fatty emerged from her boudoir dressed in a red robe, her hair done up and adorned with flowers, her face painted with thick makeup, so ghastly it was unbearable to look at!

"My husband has returned." She greeted Yusuf Zuck with a curtsy, but since she didn’t really have a waist, she didn’t bend down much.

At the same time, she continued, "From now on, no one should call him ’son-in-law’ anymore. Call him ’master’, for the son-in-law is now the master of... no, the master of the City Lord’s Mansion!"

"Yes, Miss... I meant, Master!" The maids and servants quickly changed their tune.

Miss Fatty seemed quite satisfied with their performance and laughed, saying, "Husband, I’ve had your belongings moved here from the other quarters. From today onwards, you’ll live here with me!"

Yusuf Zuck’s forehead instantly lined with black streaks. What the hell was Fatty up to?