The Fake Heiress Turns out to Be a True Tycoon!

Chapter 1255: Extra Story: The Missing Corpse

When Ashton Todd and Stella Gibson arrived, they saw a couple looking haggard, being entertained by the seventh cousin.

"That child watched those bloggers exploring Alao Mountain online and insisted on going into the forest for an adventure... We tried persuading him to just wander around the nearby woods, but something still went wrong, sob, sob..."

The woman started sobbing as she spoke, while the man beside her had slightly red eyes, though he was relatively composed. He looked at the seventh cousin and said,

"The friend who went with him called the police and was later rescued, but the rescue team, following his directions, couldn’t find the body...

We heard your ancestors have special skills to locate corpses, and we came today hoping you could help us find our child’s body. Even if he’s gone, at least he won’t be left all alone in the wilderness..."

Returning home is a cherished wish in the heart of every Cathay person.

It was this hope that led their ancestors to become specialized corpse chasers.

Even in this modern age of advanced technology, there is still a need for such special existences.

The seventh cousin, who is always in charge of external affairs, accepted without hesitation, as ordinary people who come to them usually have some ancestral connection with their family.

Seeing Ashton Todd and Stella Gibson approaching, he timely informed the couple,

"We have accepted your request, and these two will be responsible for finding the body for you."

Stella Gibson was used to being drafted into these tasks every time she returned home, especially now that Ashton Todd was here too.

However, the couple hesitated, seeing the obviously young Ashton Todd and Stella Gibson.

It wasn’t just traditional medicine that had this mindset; the Mystical Sect did too.

Despite young and capable masters like Scarlett Jennings making waves online, subconsciously, people still preferred to trust those who were older.

For instance, this person in front of them seemed more credible.

In his forties, in his prime, and with "skills."

The seventh cousin clearly understood their reservations and introduced,

"Although these two are young, their skills are definitely not inferior, especially Stella... she is the future heir of our clan leader, so you can rest assured with her handling the matter."

Hearing that the baby-faced young girl in front of them was actually the heir, the couple was noticeably surprised.

Not to mention them, Ashton Todd was also surprised.

Stella Gibson hadn’t told him this!

They agreed to make an impact at the Security Bureau together, yet she was secretly inheriting her family’s business behind his back?

In front of the couple, Ashton Todd didn’t pursue the matter further.

After confirming the task, the two soon set off with the couple.

The person whose body could not be found was named Declan Dixon, aged twenty-four, just graduated from university.

According to Mr. and Mrs. Dixon, he went on an adventure in a famous woodland in a neighboring province with four friends he met online.

The group ventured too deep and couldn’t find their way out, and thus went missing in the woods for eleven days.

Declan Dixon tragically died from an infection due to injuries on the seventh day.

Initially, his companions tried to carry his body out but were too hungry and exhausted for their health to allow it. They had to leave the body in a cave marked with signs, planning to retrieve it after finding help.

They later received help, but the rescuers could not locate the body based on their given positions.

Mr. and Mrs. Dixon waited in despair for several days, finally receiving the news that the search was abandoned, leaving them no choice but to think of the corpse retrieval skills of the Gibson Family.

The seventh cousin equipped Stella Gibson with corpse retrieval tools, despite his verbal assurance of trust, he still seemed worried about the young duo,

"Perhaps, we should call Greta back?"

Greta, being the Undying Bone, had always made the clan feel secure when around.

However, Stella Gibson knew that Greta was attending Olivia Xalvadora’s school anniversary as a guardian, which both Greta and Olivia were eagerly anticipating.

There was no way she’d call them back for a small task.

She immediately waved her hand,

"Don’t worry, having Ashton Todd with me is enough."

As Stella Gibson spoke, she casually put an arm around Ashton Todd’s shoulder, feigning an air of bravado,

"Don’t be fooled by his looks; he’s quite capable."

With Stella’s arm around him, Ashton Todd felt his ears slightly burning, mumbling,

"I am capable, but you really need to stop being so handsy when you talk..."

"Hmph, so fussy!"

Stella Gibson snorted softly, letting go and walking away on her own.

Ashton Todd quickly caught up, mumbling,

"What fussy? I care about you. You’re a girl, you know, and others might say..."

The group of four soon set off.

On the way, Ashton Todd intentionally searched for local news, finding reports related to the incident, which had once become a hot topic, with netizens having varied discussions.

Some prayed for safety.

Some urged not to inconvenience the rescuers.

And then there were conspiracy theories—

[Five people went into the mountains for over ten days, only four came back, and they can’t find the body of the deceased. Isn’t it likely he was eaten?]

[Why bring up such alarming talk in modern society? In the dire conditions of being lost in the woods, people might fail their moral tests.]

[The rescuers can’t find the body; it must be that the four survivors intentionally misled them. Finding the body would surely expose what they’ve done.]

[It’s too terrifying; this is why people shouldn’t recklessly attempt adventures, especially with strangers.]

The conspiracy theories gained the most attention online, and the social media accounts of the other four had been dug up, filled with names and accusations. However, the police remained silent.

Reading through netizen comments along the way, they finally arrived at the mountain where Declan Dixon’s incident occurred.

Ashton Todd, through his connections at the Security Bureau, had already obtained details of the disappearance, while Mr. and Mrs. Dixon couldn’t possibly guide them into the mountains.

For one, they weren’t involved and didn’t know the specific situation in the mountains, and secondly, with their age, joining might put them in danger, and the others would have to divert attention to care for them.

What they didn’t expect was that one of the female team members who entered the mountain that day showed up, knowing Mr. and Mrs. Dixon had hired professionals.

Upon seeing her, Mr. and Mrs. Dixon’s expressions darkened.

Whether because of the conspiracy theories online or because their son was the only one who didn’t return, they couldn’t show any goodwill towards the surviving companions.

Why should everyone else be fine, yet only their son was gone?

They didn’t maliciously wish for everyone to suffer the same fate, but they couldn’t accept the reality from the bottom of their hearts.

"Why are you here? Since you refuse to tell us my son’s precise location, there’s no need for this pretentious act!"

The girl, about the same age as Declan Dixon, her skin a bit tanned, evidently an outdoor enthusiast, simply replied upon hearing Mrs. Dixon’s reprimand,

"I know you’ve seen those doubts online, but we truly didn’t intentionally give the wrong location. The police have investigated, you can ask them if you don’t believe us..."

Mrs. Dixon, grieving the loss of her son, wasn’t willing to hear her out and was about to drive her away, only to be interrupted by Ashton Todd,

"She is probably telling the truth."

The three of them looked at him simultaneously, but Ashton Todd remained calm, scanning the girl’s face, saying,

"There is no death debt on her, and she hasn’t gotten mixed up in cause and effect. The cannibalism theories online are most likely nonsense."

His demeanor assured, yet he paused,

"But there is something else on her."

Mr. and Mrs. Dixon and the girl asked in unison, "What is it?"

Beside them, Stella Gibson timely interjected, with the same certainty,

"Corpse Energy."

She had come into contact with Declan Dixon’s body.