“I only need you to do me a small favor—one that is insignificant to you.”
“In return, I can make your spiritual power full once again.”
Yin Yang’s voice was like a devil’s whisper, every word striking a chord with the oil painting.
It began to attempt a response. Although it could only express vague emotions, Yin Yang understood its meaning.
‘Deal!’
“Phew...”
In his residence, Yin Yang opened his eyes, a smile playing on his lips.
It’s hard to guard against a thief within the house.
With the cooperation of the ‘vault,’ his chances of retrieving his liver were much higher.
“Since they’re eating my liver, it’s only right that I return the favor.”
“But there’s no rush.”
“The news that the Lyu family possesses two sealed objects has already spread. Those two Demigods from the True Knowledge Society escaped, so even more people will surely come.”
“At a time like this, the slightest disturbance will draw a lot of attention. We must hide ourselves as best as we can.”
The figure of the blade-wielding ghost emerged, acting as Yin Yang’s listener, just as it always did.
“I’ve done some research. The Lyu family has three major enterprises.”
“First, they have a gold mine in the border region. That’s the source of the Lyu family’s wealth.”
“Even though it’s been mined for over a hundred years, it still has some reserves.”
“Second, they own the largest transportation company in Huangshan City. If Great Wei didn't forbid monopolies, the other transportation company would have been swallowed up by them long ago.”
“Third, they own an auction house.”
“Lyu Xiaofeng has always been in charge of the gold mine; it’s the symbol of the head of the family. Now, he’s handing management over to his eldest grandson, Lyu Tong. He’s the designated future head of the Lyu family.”
“The transportation company is managed by Lyu Xiaofeng’s fourth and fifth brothers.”
“That’s the official story, but in reality, the two of them only get a share of the profits. They don’t even have the power to fire a janitor.”
“The one truly at the helm of the transportation company is Lyu Xiaofeng’s only son, Lyu Guangzong.”
“The auction house is managed by Lyu Xiaofeng’s second grandson, Lyu Che. It’s an industry the Lyu family has built up in recent years.”
Yin Yang sighed and stretched his shoulders.
“After everything that happened, these people should have all returned to the Lyu estate, right?”
“After all, everyone says the Lyu family is worth two sealed objects now. Those cultists are notoriously devious.”
“They might try to kidnap the grandsons or the son to blackmail Lyu Xiaofeng into handing over the sealed objects.”
“In this situation, the Lyu estate is the only safe place.”
“However, I heard that Lyu Che has always been at odds with the family. I wonder if I can catch him at his safe house.”
As he spoke, Yin Yang had already changed into his gear. He pulled up the rolling shutter door and vanished into the night.
With the boost from the 【Wind Rider's Badge】, it didn't take long for Yin Yang to reach the vicinity of the safe house. But just as he was about to investigate, the hair on his body stood on end.
【I'll die, I'll die, I'll die!】
His Perception skill was screaming a frantic warning!
Yin Yang retreated decisively. He activated his Perception and looked toward the safe house, only to see a mass of black energy and a cluster of red light. The two almost dominated the entire space inside.
“What an old schemer!”
Yin Yang continued his retreat. The situation was clear now.
The news of Lyu Che being at odds with the Lyu family was a lie. If Yin Yang could think of the cults using the Lyu family’s descendants to threaten Lyu Xiaofeng, how could Lyu Xiaofeng not think of it himself?
So, that old schemer had set a trap.
If the cultists had come to kidnap Lyu Che, they would have walked straight into the line of fire!
‘But if that’s the case, isn't the Lyu estate empty?’
‘What if I take this chance to launch a sneak attack on the Lyu estate?’
‘No, wait, the numbers don’t add up. The black energy should be Lyu Xiaofeng, and the red light is that Overlord.’
‘The old man who stopped the blade-wielding ghost and the headless ghost wasn't there. He must still be guarding the base at the Lyu estate.’
‘And those are just the ones I’ve discovered. Who knows if the Lyu family has other Demigods?’
Yin Yang scratched his head, and then a smirk tugged at the corner of his mouth.
‘In that case, why not pull a switcheroo?’
‘At the very least, I need to get my liver back first.’
Yin Yang looked around and then headed east.
...
The story of how Lyu Xiaofeng became the head of the family was no secret in Huangshan City.
After all, as soon as he returned, his eldest brother and third brother both died sudden deaths. Anyone could guess what had happened with their pinky toe.
Because of this, the news of his poor relationship with Old Fourth and Old Fifth was also no secret in the city.
Capturing those two would never work as a threat against Lyu Xiaofeng.
In fact, Lyu Xiaofeng would probably wish for their deaths.
Despite this, Yin Yang still came, though he searched around and found no sign of them.
“Tsk, tsk. They’re quite afraid of death. Did they go back to the Lyu estate?”
Yin Yang stood in the safe house belonging to Old Fourth and Old Fifth. He used his Perception to search the area and eventually only found some finances and a few ledgers.
He sat on the sofa and skimmed through the ledgers, his expression becoming increasingly strange.
“It seems I’m not the only one who wants to pull a switcheroo.”
Yin Yang’s expression was odd because he saw records in the ledger for the purchase of ‘fake antiques,’ along with photos of some real antiques.
Combined with the relationship between the two brothers and Lyu Xiaofeng, it was easy to guess what they were planning.
“Perfect. Now I have someone to take the blame!”
Yin Yang put the ledger back but memorized the contact information written inside.
‘They aren't transcendents, so how could they take so many antiques out from under the nose of a Demigod?’
‘And after swapping them for fakes, they’ll need to fence the goods.’
‘All of this requires manpower.’
‘If I can blend into this team, will I have a chance to take everything and leave them holding the bag?’
At that thought, Yin Yang rubbed his chin.
“If I were them, now that Lyu Xiaofeng and that Overlord are both away and only the Butler is home, wouldn't now be the perfect time?”
“Could the Butler be bribed by them? No, unlikely. A Demigod trusted by Lyu Xiaofeng should have no issues with loyalty.”
“Then how do they plan to do it?”
“I’m really looking forward to this.”
Yin Yang felt like laughing. The Lyu family was currently the center of attention.
And yet, at a time like this, Lyu Xiaofeng’s two younger brothers were actually planning to pull a switcheroo and sell off the family’s antiques.
He could only imagine the look on Lyu Xiaofeng’s face when he found out.
“Phew~ I guess I just love helping people.”
“Let me give you a hand and help you get those things out of the house more smoothly!”
Yin Yang’s figure vanished into the night. Although he hadn't found Old Fourth and Old Fifth, he could go look for their ‘shady advisor.’
He was certain that the advisor’s soul would tell him many secrets.
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