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Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 1031

Whatever the case was, Julian now finally understood why Gerald had been so happy to see him rather than being frightened.

So Gerald was already this strong… Not only that, his moves were also highly unpredictable and his body was near invincible!

It was evident that Gerald already knew that Julian was never a match against him from the very beginning. Thinking back, Gerald had even thanked him for presenting himself!

Regret was now coursing through Julian as he wondered if things could’ve gone differently if he hadn’t decided to chase after Gerald earlier. If he had just gone home after murdering those few people, then he could’ve brewed the elixir and possibly gained the opportunity to enter the mysterious realm of inner strength.

However, it was much too late for regrets now.

“What… What are you planning to do with me…?” said Julian in between pants, already on his last legs.

“I’ll be drawing your blood now. Worry not, for I’ll keep your body intact just as I’ve promised! May you enter the afterlife with peace of mind!” said Gerald as he gently grabbed hold of Julian’s neck…

With a loud snap, Julian’s eyes widened before finally going vacant. The old man was dead.

After gathering sufficient blood, Gerald looked around for some herbs to use in order to further refine the old man’s blood essence.

Once he was done, Gerald placed the bait in clear view before bringing the puppy along with him and hiding, lying in wait for the fox to make its appearance.

Gerald held on to his black dagger tightly the entire time, an extremely tense expression on his face as he and the puppy continued lying in ambush.

He was sure that the fox would eventually make an appearance. It had to. After all, the fox was only facing extinction due to its inherently greedy nature.

As Gerald thought about that, the puppy’s eyes suddenly widened. Realizing that, Gerald held his breath as well as the holy fox slowly walked over to the bait! It was finally here!

Though the fox was clearly approaching the bait extremely cautiously, it was also evident that it was now already blinded by greed.

After scanning through the area multiple times, the holy fox finally decided to make a quick dash toward the blood, squeaking loudly in greed!

Now was his chance!

He wasn’t going to allow it to escape anymore!

Raising his dagger, Gerald swiftly tossed his dagger at the holy fox! A split second later, the blade connected with the fox’s Achilles heel, sending it squealing loudly for one final time before flopping to the ground, dead.

The deed was done!

Rushing over to pick up the lifeless fox’s body, Gerald was overjoyed as he said, “Hahaha! You’ve truly helped me a great deal today, Julian! Your blood was the perfect bait for the holy fox!”

Even the puppy was barking while wagging its tail happily.

“Don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten about you! To express my gratitude, I’ll lead you out of the forest with me once I’ve drunk the blood. After that, you can eat whatever you want to your heart’s content!” added Gerald as he smiled.

Following that, he hugged the puppy and curried it over to a nearby cave with the holy fox’s corpse in his other hand.

Now that he had acquired the fox, he needed to drink its holy blood quickly.

After all, according to the Book of Beasts, the holy blood would only remain holy for a short amount of time after the fox passed away. If he continued dragging on for too long, the holy property would cease to exist, resulting in all his efforts being for naught.

As he prepared himself to drink the blood, Gerald remembered the properties of the holy blood based on what his grandfather had once told him. From what he remembered, the blood itself was holy since it had slowly accumulated holiness from both the heavens and the earth, thus filling the blood with an immense amount of energy.

Not only would the blood help nourish and supplement one’s heart and temperament, but it would also greatly improve the drinker’s inner strength. However, in order to fully utilize the blood, Gerald had to use a special breathing method that, in accordance with how much he had trained and the extent of his current abilities, would take him about three days to complete the fusion.

“Alright puppy, listen here. I’ll be blocking the cave’s entrance for the next three days. During that period, I’ll be in a deep sleep. Your job will be to make sure no insects or small beasts come near me during my sleep. Do you understand?” said Gerald as he gently patted the puppy’s head.

Barking in agreement, the puppy then hung its tongue out as it happily followed Gerald into the cave.

Meanwhile, another group of people—which consisted of well over a hundred men—seemed to be searching around for someone within the dense Everdare Forest.

All of them were fully equipped with weapons, and among them, a young man in his twenties could be seen walking with the group, his hands behind his back as several elderly men walked by his side.

“Has he not been found yet?” asked the young man with a frown.

“We still don’t have any leads on him!” replied his subordinate.

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“Bring the Lovewell over!” ordered the young man as his frown deepened.

Hearing that, the man’s subordinates brought a severely injured Zander and Kaleb over to face him.

“Are you absolutely sure that you didn’t lie when you said he was coming over to Everdare Forest?” asked the young man.

“Why would I even lie to you about such a thing, Mr. Moldell? He truly did say that he was headed to this place! Also, I do hope that you realize that it wasn’t the Lovewells who killed the eight Moldell family members! Please keep that in mind…!” replied Zander, a fearful expression on his face.

The young man who had been asking the questions went by the name of Yuvan Moldell, and he was the second son of the Moldell family’s head. Zander himself had already heard tales about him long ago. Tales of how cold and ruthless that man’s methods were.

Being a businessman, Zander knew that he couldn’t afford to further offend either Gerald or the Moldells. However, when the Moldells sent people over to investigate once they caught wind of the eight Moldell family members’ deaths within the Lovewell Manor, he had no other choice but to truthfully tell them where Gerald was.

It was the reason why Yuvan and his subordinates were currently conducting their search for Gerald here.

“The Moldells have always deeply resented Gerald, and it’s already been over a year since the Moldells have actively gone against the Crawfords. Therefore, I truly hope that you’re not lying to me for your sake. After all, it would be better for you not to get involved in our battle!” replied Yuvan casually.

“B-but of course, of course!” replied Zander hurriedly.

“Second young master, we may have found traces of him!” reported one of Yuvan’s subordinates at that moment as he walked over to face the man.

Long story short, they had located a few corpses lying on the ground who were dressed like villagers from the foot of the mountain. What more, their corpses were still quite fresh and there were some signs of a struggle at the scene. They were also able to locate a faint trail of trampled greenery that led deeper into the forest.

All of a sudden, the search dogs that the Moldells had brought along with them suddenly began barking while facing a particular direction!

“…Hmm? …There are people in the vicinity. If the dogs are barking, then he mustn’t be too far off! Double your search efforts!” ordered Yuvan.

Hearing that, his subordinates immediately obeyed.

“Still, I recall going to the Crawford family’s mansion about a year ago… Back then, Gerald was still living there, and as far as I can remember, he was just a fragile young lad at the time! It truly makes one wonder what the boy had gone through during his year of absence.

After all, he managed to kill Yaster and the seven other Moldells! A group of people who could be considered to be masters in our family! How could he have grown so strong to be able to defeat them so easily? How incredible!” said an old man who was walking behind Yuvan as he frowned.

“So what if he managed to end Yaster’s life? After all, he has yet to face the true experts from our family…” replied Yuvan, a wry smile on his face.

It was a little while later when from within a valley that lay ahead, a person shouted, “We’ve found him!”

Upon hearing that, Yuvan hastened his steps as all of them arrived at a cave’s entrance. Beside it, was a large stone that must have been used to block anyone from entering.

Though one of Yuvan’s men was desperately holding onto his profusely bleeding neck as he lay on the ground, Yuvan’s full attention was on the pale and lifeless-looking man who was lying motionless inside the cave.

“I… I’ve finally found you, Gerald!” declared Yuvan as he knitted his brows before turning to look at his injured subordinate.

“What’s wrong with him?”

“He was attacked by that fierce dog over there, second young master! Seeing that the dog serves as Gerald’s protector, I’ll kill it immediately!” explained Yuvan.

With that, the subordinate began approaching the puppy with a rope in hand. Upon managing to lasso the puppy, it immediately growled before barking wildly, all the fur on its body standing upright as though it was ready to launch an attack!

Hearing the fearsome barks, several of the subordinates couldn’t help but back away from it. The puppy was so intimidating that some of the men even ended up messing up their pants!

“…Hmm? Interesting… Don’t kill it first. Bring it back to the Moldell Manor together with Gerald!” ordered Yuvan when he saw his subordinates’ reactions toward the puppy.

Obeying his orders, a few of the subordinates then began transferring Gerald out of the cave. After bringing him out, an old man—who had been standing beside Yuvan—checked Gerald’s pulse and upon realizing that it was very weak, he said, “Didn’t everyone say that this lad was all-powerful and capable? He seems half-dead to me! Though that’s honestly a good thing. Otherwise, he’d definitely try to escape again!”

His comment on Gerald’s situation clearly wasn’t anything crucial. The old man had simply stated it without giving it much thought.

However, upon hearing that, Yuvan turned to coldly look at him before replying, “Escape? He’s already in my hands now. Even if he were to wake up, do you honestly think he would be able to escape under my supervision?”

“N-not at all, second young master!” said the old man hurriedly.

Knowing that he had just dodged a bullet, the old man then lowered his gaze to look at Gerald again. Though it only lasted for a split second, the old man was shocked when he saw a sudden flash of red on Gerald’s pale face as the subordinates began carrying him away.

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‘…Was that my imagination?’ Thought the old man to himself, feeling slightly suspicious.

While he wanted to warn Yuvan about it, the old man knew how arrogant he was. What more, Yuvan had already given him an angry glare of dissatisfaction earlier. If he were to say anything else, Yuvan’s anger would most definitely grow.

‘…I must’ve just seen wrongly!’

Regardless, the Moldells had finally been able to capture Gerald after an entire year of searching for him. In other words, they now had the ultimate bargaining chip to use against the Crawfords of Northbay.

With that in mind, it was natural for all the Moldells of the Logan Province to feel extremely excited.

“That kid really knows how to hide! We had to burn through so many financial resources and use endless connections but it all paid off. We’ve finally captured him today!”

“Hahaha! The Moldells of Logan will finally be able to rule over the region now! Since Gerald is the only heir to the Crawford family and he’s also Dylan’s most beloved son, it won’t be long before we finally get our hands on the Crawford family’s assets!”

As the Moldell family members continued discussing the matter, a guest bodyguard—who was mainly working for the Long family—happened to hear everything they said.

After hearing what they had to say for a while, he swiftly ran toward a room before opening the door and saying, “Miss, I bring important news!”

The ‘miss’ in question, was none other than Xavia who was carefully applying makeup at the time her guard entered.

Since something big had happened between the Lovewells and the Moldells, the Longs naturally had to cancel their negotiation plans with Zander. Due to that, Xavia had to leave Zander’s manor which explained why she was temporarily staying in the Modell family’s home for now.

“What’s the news?” asked Xavia.

Gulping, the bodyguard then replied, “It’s about Gerald from the Crawford family! I heard that the Moldells have finally been able to locate and capture him today after trying to find him for over a year!”

box in Xavia’s hand fell to the ground with a loud ‘clang’

family in the past few days

other Moldells are currently discussing the matter! What more, I heard they found Gerald in a terrible state! They described him as being,

herself clenching her fists tightly. She

lot. After all, if Gerald had simply been willing to stay together with her, then she wouldn’t have needed to go to the Longs in

matter what happened, Xavia could never deny that she was filled with hatred

couldn’t help but feel distressed after hearing that Gerald had

between them, she couldn’t deny that he used to love

exact same thoughts had run through her mind back when she had allowed Gerald

muttered to herself, “What should I do… What

survive for much longer anyway… From what I heard, he was already almost out of breath when they found him! Regardless, he’s currently

only grew worse. It was a brief moment later when she closed her eyes and took in a deep breath.

do with him once I let him off back then! Whether he lives or dies, that no longer has

she had almost forgotten the reason she had been working this hard for the past few years. Was it all not for her to be

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it a good thing that he was

final time, I

plan?!” replied Xavia immediately

realized her gaffe and said, “…W-who the hell would even want to see him? Actually, hold on, I’d really love to see

hands of the Moldell family’s butler. Since I’m acquainted with the butler’s chance, there exists a chance that he may

contact him then!” said

before the butler’s son that Xavia’s guard had mentioned. The lad himself had a crooked back and he immediately began shaking his

qualified to meet him at this point! What more, the security within the dungeon is extremely strict to the point where several of the Moldells themselves aren’t able to pay him a visit! Imagine what that would

me in! State your

wretched expression formed on his face. Seeing that, Xavia couldn’t help but take a

in the head, correct? You must be lonely if that’s the

you, I’ve been fascinated by your beauty… From that moment onward, I swore to myself that if I ever got the opportunity to get intimate

truly like me, then please be magnanimous with me and allow me to meet Gerald! If you do so, then

he then replied, “You seem rather reluctant to leave that Gerald… What is your relationship

one final time. After all, I won’t ever be able to do such a thing again once he’s dead!” said Xavia as a hint of resentment momentarily reflected in Xavia’s

your request done. However, I do hope that you’ll eventually repay my favor once the matter is over, right?” said Quillan rather maliciously as Xavia turned around to leave

“The next few days will be highly inconvenient for me. I’ll thank

replied Quillan with a wry smile after hearing that he

I’ll retrieve the key from my father tonight. However, do note that you’ll only have five minutes with him! Otherwise, I’ll truly be

I

of which, Miss

had initially planned to take advantage of Xavia, his sentence ended up

then thought, ‘Ah, young lady… I’ve been interested in you for the longest time, you know? To think that

night fell and Xavia entered

I’ll stand guard over the door!” whispered Quillan as

caught sight of Gerald’s body that was sprawled on

said Xavia, unable to hold herself back from calling

entire year since she had last met him. To think

her heart simply melted

over to him, gently shaking his weak body. No matter how much she shook, however, his pale

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toward him were still quite vague. However, she

girl as she slowly slumped to the floor to sit beside

her the most beautiful thing in the world… He had given her selfless love. A love that meant that he didn’t mind losing everything just for her, and Xavia was well aware of that

been others looking down on me! I… I just want others to envy and adore me…! But none of that matters anymore because regardless of how much fame I gain, I’ve come to realize that you’ll always be the only one in my heart, Gerald… So please… Please don’t die, Gerald!” said Xavia

began

Gerald’s body suddenly began emitting a red

her head in surprise, Xavia watched in shock as a scorching surge of energy suddenly burst out of Gerald’s body! Since her hand had still been on

immediately got up and took a few steps backward as she stared

that?

tried to rationalize what had just happened, the red glow quickly faded and Gerald’s face turned

“Time’s up, Miss Yorke! Should the next person in shift arrive, it’ll become increasingly difficult for you to leave then! It’s

as she continued staring worriedly at Gerald, she simply nodded before

can do for him. Also, I hope you remember your promise with me. Once your business is over in the next few days, you’ll have to give me what I deserve! Understand?” said

first, Mr. Quillan!” replied Xavia as she quickly

he looked at Xavia, the more he wanted

sure…! Heh!” muttered Quillan to himself as he failed to notice Gerald’s slowly

morning three days later, the Moldells seemed to be extremely

the Logan Province, unbeknownst to the main Moldell family. He had done so due to his greed for worldly wealth and

the Moldells continued growing and annexing till it became the largest family in Weston to date. While all appeared to be going well, their main goal

acquired the Crawford family, then the Moldells would certainly have near-infinite strength. Now that they had finally gotten their hands on Gerald, they could use him as a bargaining chip to achieve their dreams! It definitely

their plan, they were also busy

finally relaxed for a bit

family will be arriving in the Logan Province around tomorrow night! I do wonder how he’s

reward us? Remember, the head once mentioned that Gerald could easily be traded in with at least half of the Crawford family’s assets! Once he achieves that, he can easily just hand us one

Crawford family’s industries are scattered throughout the world? A region to them could very well be equivalent to having power over

“How impressive!”

were now discussing the matter

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dogs today! They simply refuse to eat! As if that wasn’t odd enough, they keep biting onto their chains with panicked expressions on their faces! Could they possibly have encountered something

Nothing comes to mind. They could be ill, so call a vet in to have

dogs have just died! I don’t even know what happened! One moment

raising dogs, he had immediately told Yuvan about the discovery to avoid getting into any

them!” replied Yuvan anxiously as all the other members

them seemed to

was there, he witnessed the death of another three dogs to

at what’s wrong

was almost as though the dogs were sensing some sort of imminent

to properly diagnose them since it was impossible to check on any of them without first getting severely

came, over half of the dogs there were barely

that time, an acquaintance of Quillan’s saw him moving around rather sneakily. Raising a brow, he then called out, “Hey, have you heard of the dogs going crazy? The last place most of them went was Everdare forest so there must be a connection with that place! Regardless,

ignored him, snickering as he continued walking down a hallway where the rooms

slightly, it was made evident that Quillan’s mind was so preoccupied that he hadn’t even noticed that he was the person his friend

What’s the big deal even if they die? Speaking of which,

else could I be going? I’m heading down the dungeon to see if that Gerald person is already dead! If he’s still alive, I’ve been ordered to force-feed some congee to him! The congee itself has been laced

hurry up and get the job done! If there’s nothing else,

And besides, where are you headed to…?” muttered Luis to himself as he scratched the back of his head while looking at Quillan who had bolted off as soon as his

longer there, Quillan rubbed his

Xavia as she opened the

on Quillan’s face, a hint of disgust was momentarily reflected in Xavia’s

it’s you, Mr. Quillan! What brings you here?” asked Xavia rather

still at all. After all, Xavia was currently wearing

as he continued looking at the alluring woman standing before him, Quillan then replied, “Since I’ve already done what you’ve wanted,

frowned slightly though she quickly hid her

After all, it’s already getting

that doesn’t change the fact that I’ve liked and admired you for the longest time. I even risked my life just to allow you to meet up with Gerald, you know? So no matter what you say, I’m getting what I

Xavia glared at him as she replied, “Please be more respectful, Mr. Quillan! I hope you remember that I’m here as a representative

Moldell family! So as I’ve

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hell are you doing?! Help! Help

a white towel! Though she squirmed hard to escape his grasp, Xavia slowly felt

time, Gerald’s ears suddenly twitched in his deep slumber.

moment he did so, his eyes briefly sparkled a fluorescent green before

even the tiniest of details within

capability was a pleasant surprise as well. As long as he wanted to, he could now apparently hear

slowly got to his feet before hopping in

that there were several trails of black stains oozing out of it. From what he could guess, they were impurities that had been cleansed from

they don’t call it holy blood for nothing… Not only did it stabilize my

assume that his inner strength had now doubled from what it had been three

holy blood… To think that they actually saved me the trouble by bringing

right, he still needed to

three days, his mind was far from unconscious. In fact, he was well aware of everything that was happening around him throughout that period of

everything that she had told him that night. Gerald knew he would only be lying to himself if he claimed that her

that ended up saving his life, Gerald was well aware of how difficult it was now going to be for him to even come close to repaying

knew those thoughts could wait. For now, he

him, Gerald placed a hand on the gate and tugged

loud crumbling sound followed as the surrounding walls supporting the gate collapsed with it! Seemingly unfazed by

eyes met, the person immediately stuttered,

the bowl of congee was naturally none other than

Get in here!” shouted Luis as he immediately attempted to run

innate fear of him. Adding that to the fact that he was well aware of how weak he was, there was no way in hell that he was going to stay within Gerald’s presence any longer than

where he had once stood, the disgusting sound of flesh being ripped apart

what had just happened. Thankfully, he was dead

the stairs, Gerald casually walked past the corpse as he slowly exited the dungeon. His ears

few members of the Moldell family were currently in

locate Xavia, he swiftly

he finally found her not too long after, he

was immediately greeted to the sight

to hear the door being flung open, Quillan immediately turned to look at the

Quillan, clearly at a loss of how to even register

extremely weak, she was easily able to tell who

hurry… Please hurry and save me…!” cried out

said,

room, his eyes alternating between Gerald and the exit. Before Quillan could even start planning his escape, Gerald was already standing

lifted the terrified man by

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Spare me! Don’t