Invincible Copy System
Chapter Summary
The team consisted of about 20 people, but each one of them was extremely skilled. Even those at the warrior level could tell from their movements that they were used to hiking in the wild, otherwise they would never be so proficient. The others, ultimately less experienced than the steward, realized this and each one wished they could kick the kid who had made the suggestion to death.
The Shangguan family's investigators weren't actually very clear about the surrounding situation. They only knew that the young master's vital signs had disappeared. It turned out that there was something on Shangguan Bao's body that was bound to his heart. If Shangguan Bao's heart showed no signs of life, then the family would know that he was dead. That's why the family members were able to arrive so quickly. They didn't know what had happened because of the jammer, but they knew Shangguan Bao's location. The city where Shangguan Bao had gone wasn't far away, so they arrived in just over an hour.
The team consisted of about 20 people, but each one of them was extremely skilled. Even those at the warrior level could tell from their movements that they were used to hiking in the wild, otherwise they would never be so proficient. They immediately set up a cordon around the area. Although they were not yet sure if this place was the primary crime scene, they still had to look for any traces in the surrounding area.
Liu Ning and Lin Lei were also feeling a bit guilty. They didn't know how these guys had figured it out, since the place had been cleaned up. How could they have found it? But these people were experienced investigators. Lin Lei thought that the Mage Guild also had a group of people like this. As long as they were taken to the crime scene, they would always be able to find some clues. So the two looked at each other and were indeed feeling a bit guilty.
These people searched frantically for a while, but ultimately found nothing. Although there were drag marks on the ground, the creature had already run deep into the jungle, likely attacked by a ferocious beast. They were filled with regret. As the investigators, they knew the Shangguan family would not forgive them if they failed to produce any results. Therefore, they expanded their search area, confident that they would eventually find Liu Ning and his group.
They quickly found some clues. Some clothes were torn to pieces. When Shangguan Bao was dragged away by those ferocious beasts, the clothes were worn on the ground. As soon as someone brought the clothes back, they immediately conducted scientific testing. This technology is really impressive. They thought that such things couldn't be tested, but they didn't expect that it could actually prove that it was Shangguan Bao's clothes. Liu Ning really didn't know what to say. The investigation methods of this big family are indeed impressive. They can even tell whether it is their young master's clothes from a small piece.
The head steward leading the group was at a loss for words. These clothes were for his young master, and he had always taken care of the second young master since he was a child. Now that even his personal clothes had turned into this state, one could only imagine what kind of state their family's young master was in. If the family head knew about this, who knew where the Shangguan family would go? The family had two pillars: the family head and this second young master. The family head was already old and wouldn't be able to hold on for much longer. If something happened to the second young master, the Shangguan family might very well be doomed.
Some people below said it was the work of bandits, but the old steward definitely didn't think so. If it really was the work of bandits, it would never be like this. How many bandit young masters in the world are also mentalists? If those bandits didn't care about their lives, they would probably attack a mentalist. Otherwise, they would have to be idiots.
"Perhaps they are some of the young master's enemies. Since we've found some clues around here, let's quickly search the area. Maybe we'll run into them. If that happens, we can avenge the young master..."
What this guy said made perfect sense, and the others were also thinking of starting the search immediately. But then the steward slapped him across the face, saying, "How dare you say such a thing? Look at your own situation! And look at all of us around us. How many of us can hold our own? They could easily kill the young master. We're no match for him, let alone those powerful figures. If we actually find them, what do you think we can do to them? We might even be killed to silence them. You can't even understand this basic logic? You're thinking about avenging the young master? You should see if you'll lose your own life first."
The others remained silent at first, but upon seeing the steward's actions, they immediately understood what was going on. If forced to act at this point, they probably wouldn't do it. Everyone only has one life. Showing loyalty is important, but few would be willing to risk their lives. The Shangguan family had treated them well, but they couldn't just let them lose their lives like this, especially without any gain. This would be an insult to any person or force.
The boy who got slapped fell silent. He had originally planned to make a scene, but after being slapped, he immediately realized his mistake. Luckily, the steward hadn't sent him out. If he were the kind of person who would retaliate, he would have sent the boy out to search on his own. In the wilderness, even though he was a high-level warrior, what did a high-level warrior mean in a place like this? Even if you were a high-level general, you wouldn't dare to wander around like this. If you got killed, you could only blame yourself for being careless. This place is dangerous everywhere.
The butler was now very clear-headed. The young master was already dead; they couldn't waste more manpower and resources on a dead man. Therefore, they had to remain calm. However, this matter couldn't simply be left unresolved. Even if an investigation was necessary, it shouldn't be conducted by them. They should immediately report to the family and have them send stronger experts. If they rashly investigated, not only would they fail to get a result, but they might also damage the scene. In the end, they would be the ones who suffered. The higher-ups wouldn't care about their efforts; they would even consider them foolish. If they had reported it, a more elite team could have been sent. What role had they played here? Just wasting their time.
The others, ultimately less experienced than the steward, realized this and each one wished they could kick the kid who had made the suggestion to death.