The Bodyguard King's CEO Wife-Chapter 1408: Inside Agent

"Don’t worry, it’s a sure thing, most of the Wolf Clan soldiers were conscripted forcibly, and there’s no inherent deep hatred between them and anyone else. If it weren’t for the outbreak of war, the Wolf Clan and Qin Dynasty could very well be friends." Ye Shikai was incapable of single-handedly reversing an entire battlefield and making both sides shake hands and make peace. War is not a child’s play; once it starts, even Meng Tian can’t just stop it at a whim. Since peace is unattainable, the only thing Ye Shikai could do is protect his people as much as possible.

By dispelling the Wolf Clan soldiers’ caution, and persuading them, they could be made to serve Ye Shikai. Of course, they would never be as loyal as Man Cang, but Ye Shikai didn’t need them to be; he just needed them to teach horsemanship.

"I hope you’re right, otherwise even if Lord Han doesn’t mind, General Meng there might not be so easily appeased." Shangguan Jian pointed to Alimu, "How come you never introduced this person."

"Alimu was a slave of a noble from the Wolf Clan. He was attacked while escorting a caravan and luckily escaped; he was recently found outside the fortress by Man Cang and his men, and I brought him back," Ye Shikai explained.

"If it weren’t for Mr. Ye’s life-saving grace, I would have been dead long ago, so as long as it’s a task arranged by the Lord, even if it’s to climb a mountain of knives or descend into a sea of flames, I will definitely complete it."

"According to the guards watching over the prisoner camp, the resistance from these prisoners has significantly decreased these days."

"Why is this?" Shangguan Jian was puzzled; why did the temper of both sides, who were killing each other a few days ago, diminish so quickly?

"This time, the Wolf Clan’s defeat was due to Helian’s carelessness and complacency, so naturally, the captured soldiers are unwilling to yield. They are eager to fight us again, so if we beat or insult them, it would only provoke their resentment. On the contrary, if we treat them kindly, they would feel ’uncomfortable’, and gradually, as they eat and drink, they would lower their guard and no longer harbor vigilance against us."

"I see, it’s unexpected that you can deduce their thoughts." Shangguan Jian nodded in agreement. Ye Shikai’s explanation made sense; people of strong spirit are not afraid of harsh treatment; it only makes their resentments stronger, causing fiercer resistance.

"Actually, it’s not really difficult." Ye Shikai turned to Alimu "How is it, is there anyone among the prisoners willing to accept the proposal?"

"I’ve already secretly won some over; rest assured, Mr. Ye."

"Then that’s great."

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Modern day.

Ever since Ye Shikai disappeared at Holy Mountain, no one from the Netherworld Palace left the place, staying inside the ruins. Supplies were sent in when the Hidden Guard opened the ruins again. The vastness of Holy Mountain is known to be almost impossible to comprehend, but these days, they’ve nearly overturned every inch of it.

"We’ve searched every place we could, but we still haven’t found Boss." Soul Destroyer returned to camp, feeling despondent. Everyone’s spirits seemed poor; several men’s stubble had grown out, and several women had dust-covered faces. The news of Ye Shikai’s disappearance had already spread across the Underworld. Last time, Zeus capsized in a ditch, only to be besieged and killed by the forces of the Netherworld Palace, causing a major uproar. Now with Ye Shikai missing, the continuous series of explosive news made the entire Underworld restless.

"Boss, could it be that he’s not at Holy Mountain anymore?" After a long while, Demoness spoke, breaking the cold atmosphere.

"No way, Boss now is without Inner Strength, it’s impossible for him to leave Holy Mountain, and Boss isn’t at Aphrodite’s place either." Soul Destroyer argued.

"Perhaps, the Lord was taken away by someone else." Nightmare, standing at the side, said with a cold expression. After Ye Shikai’s disappearance, the situation in the Underworld changed dramatically. While Ji Qian’s body had nearly recovered, she couldn’t come at all, not because she was unwilling, but really couldn’t. Numerous people had already found their way to the Netherworld Palace, and since everyone was at Holy Mountain, someone had to oversee the Netherworld Palace.

"These days, we’ve been like headless flies, scouring the mountains and searching blanketly, wasting time and being extremely inefficient."

"Nightmare, what do you mean by that?"

"We should be looking for clues, only then can we make the right choice." Nightmare responded, always thinking that the giant beast, the ’Four Unlikes’, is an important clue for them. These days, this beast has been lying on the mountaintop sunbathing like a sheep that finished grazing, looking very content. It was after taking Ye Shikai away that he disappeared. Unfortunately, it’s a giant beast that doesn’t understand human speech; similarly, it can’t comprehend their shouting.

"How is the situation outside?"

"Many masters from the Dark List have arrived at the headquarters, but fortunately, with Lord Moon God and Lord War God stationed, otherwise, we couldn’t be looking for people here now."

"Damn it, these people are clearly taking advantage of Boss’s absence, wanting to loot a burning house. Once we have time, they’ll all have to die." Demoness cursed loudly, angrily throwing the biscuit in her hand into the grass.

"I think... we should leave." As soon as Nightmare finished speaking, everyone stood up.

"I disagree; Boss is our core. If we can’t find him, I’ll spend my entire life without leaving Holy Mountain." Soul Destroyer seemed annoyed; he didn’t expect Nightmare to propose leaving. The human heart is hard to fathom; if Ye Shikai can’t be found, someone will inevitably take the position of Netherworld King. Nightmare, holding the Netherworld King Order, is undoubtedly the closest to the throne.

"But we’re of no use here." Nightmare countered, "Leaving now doesn’t mean we stop looking for the Lord, but searching requires clues. I’ve always been curious; without Inner Strength, what Boss did in that one hour alone, and why he vanished as if into thin air."

With a normal pace, an hour would cover, at most, a ten-mile radius, and Ye Shikai isn’t foolish; the most sensible thing for him would be to stay put. Nightmare doesn’t believe Ye Shikai left on his own, meaning the most likely scenario is he was taken by someone. To further analyze, if he was found by enemies, Ye Shikai would have been killed on the spot. In this case, traces of a body should remain. However, after painstakingly searching for a long time, there isn’t a single trace, leaving only one possibility... Ye Shikai was taken away.

Given that, Ye Shikai should no longer be at Holy Mountain but outside.

"In any case, I’m staying here to keep searching. If you guys want to leave, hurry up and go."