Courtyard House: I Have Countless Bodyguards

A short while later, there was a knock on the office door, and Ding Qiunan, wearing a white lab coat and with a businesslike expression, walked in:

"Director Liu, you wanted to consult me..."

Before she could finish speaking, Liu Jianguo got up, walked around the desk, put his arm around her waist, and closed the door with his other hand.

Ding Qiunan gasped and struggled a couple of times, but under Liu Jianguo's domineering aura, her professional and aloof exterior quickly crumbled, her cheeks flushed, and her eyes gradually changed from initial astonishment to dazed obedience.

Liu Jianguo enjoyed watching her transform from icy to melting.

After their passionate encounter, and seeing that it was almost time to leave work, Liu Jianguo finally released her, patting her on the back: "Alright, go back to work. Remember to come and report to me next time."

Ding Qiunan's cheeks flushed. She lowered her head, silently tidied her somewhat disheveled clothes and hair, softly replied "I know," and hurriedly left.

The office returned to silence. Liu Jianguo lit a cigarette and let his consciousness drift into his inner world, scanning the surroundings.

Inside, there were herds of cattle and sheep, pens full of chickens and rabbits, and all kinds of crops growing well. The produce was quite abundant, far exceeding his and his companions' consumption capacity.

It was time to convert some of the surplus output into cash, vouchers, or other scarce resources that he desperately needed. He stubbed out his cigarette and made up his mind: to go to the black market.

After get off work, Liu Jianguo changed into an inconspicuous old work uniform and rode his bicycle to the chaotic area in the south of the city.

At a secluded alleyway some distance from the entrance to the black market, he stopped his car, took out an old hat pulled low from the cloth bag in the basket, put it on, then put on a pair of non-prescription black-rimmed glasses, and finally covered his mouth and nose completely with a thick gray scarf, leaving only his eyes exposed.

After confirming that the disguise was correct, he pushed the cart, head down, and blended into the sparse crowd, heading towards the entrance to the black market he remembered.

At the entrance to the black market, a man leaning against the wall, seemingly dozing off, was actually a suicide soldier. When Liu Jianguo approached, his body trembled almost imperceptibly, and he immediately sensed the identity of the newcomer through mental connection.

He quickly stood up, without exchanging any words, only giving Liu Jianguo a barely perceptible nod, and then turned to lead the way.

The two walked one after the other through the maze-like shantytown and narrow alleyways, finally stopping in front of an inconspicuous wooden door.

The assassin leading the way knocked rhythmically on the door. After a low response came from inside, he pushed the door open, stepped aside to let Liu Jianguo in, and stayed outside to keep watch.

The room was dimly lit, small, and simply furnished. Five burly men, some sitting and some standing, immediately stood up when Liu Jianguo entered, lowering their voices to respectfully greet him: "Master!"

Liu Jianguo sensed the shared aura between them and nodded slightly.

Liu San, the leader of the assassins in charge of the local black market, stepped forward and whispered, "Master, you've come at the right time. We received a rare item a few days ago."

He pointed outside and said, "Someone caught an injured eagle in the mountains and took it to the market to sell for money. I saw that this eagle was exceptionally beautiful, so I decided to buy it at a high price. In addition, I also acquired several pieces of antique porcelain from the Qing Dynasty, as well as some excellent fruit tree seedlings from the north, all of which are now stored in the inner room."

"A goshawk?"

Liu Jianguo was indeed surprised and curious upon hearing this, as this was the first time he had ever come into contact with birds of prey.

He became interested: "Take me to see it."

Liu San responded and led Liu Jianguo through the back door of the house, then through a narrow passage, to a secluded, large space converted from an abandoned warehouse.

The warehouse was very empty, except for a large cage made of rough wood and wire placed in the very center.

Inside the cage, a rather large bird of prey stood on one leg, its other foot seemingly bound with a strip of cloth. Its feathers were grayish-brown, and its beak and claws were sharp as hooks. Even injured and trapped, its eyes remained sharp and alert, exuding an untamed wildness. It was the eagle.

Liu Jianguo leaned closer to examine the cage, growing more and more fond of it with each look.

The eagle was agile and had smooth lines. Although it looked a little weak at the moment, its aura as the king of the sky was still there.

He noticed that there were congealed blood scabs at the base of its wings and injuries on its legs.

Liu San added from the side, "My lord, this eagle has injured its wings and legs, but not fatally. With proper care, it should recover. It just has a huge appetite, needing at least a pound of fresh meat every day, and it's picky about food; it won't eat anything that doesn't kill it."

Liu Jianguo chuckled inwardly: Good heavens, this appetite is something ordinary families really can't afford to satisfy. But for him, meat is the one thing that's never lacking in this small world.

"Well done. In the future, if you come across any rare living creatures or valuable seeds and saplings, try to collect them."

Liu Jianguo gave a word of approval, then asked, "Is this warehouse safe? I plan to get you another batch of cattle, sheep, chickens, and rabbits. Sell them in batches, and be sure to keep a low profile and avoid attracting attention."

Liu San replied confidently, "My lord, rest assured, this warehouse is our own stronghold, it is absolutely safe, and our brothers guard it day and night."

"it is good."

Liu Jianguo said no more. He walked to the cage, and with a thought, he put the entire cage, along with the eagle inside, as well as the fruit tree seedlings, antiques, and other items piled up inside, into his small world.

Then, he transferred dozens of fat sheep, a dozen cows, and hundreds of chickens and rabbits from the space, instantly filling the empty warehouse to the brim.

"Take your time processing these goods, and be careful."

"Yes, my lord!"

Just as he was taking the eagle into his small world, the long-absent system notification suddenly sounded in his mind:

[Ding! Detected that the host has tamed the rare raptor "Golden Eagle" for the first time, achieving the hidden achievement "Lord of the Sky"! Reward: 10 "Pet Pills"! Description: Pet Pills are bound to the host. When used on non-human creatures, they can instantly heal all injuries and hidden ailments, greatly enhance their intelligence, and make them absolutely loyal to the host.]

Pet pills? Liu Jianguo was overjoyed; this reward couldn't have come at the right time!

After dealing with the black market, Liu Jianguo immediately sank into his small world.

He first removed the eagle from its cage and placed it on the grass, then took out a pet pill that emitted a faint fragrance and offered it to the eagle's beak.

The eagle was initially wary, but the aroma of the pill seemed to have a strange attraction for it. After hesitating for a moment, it lowered its head and pecked at the pill.

The medicine took effect immediately; the wounds on its wings and legs healed and fell off at a speed visible to the naked eye, revealing new skin and downy fur.

More importantly, its eyes were no longer simply wild and sharp, but had gained an indescribable lively brilliance, and its gaze toward Liu Jianguo was full of closeness and dependence.

Liu Jianguo laughed and said, "Look at how dusty you are, from now on I'll call you Little Eagle. You can move around freely in here, and catch chickens and rabbits to eat when you're hungry, but you're not allowed to hurt anyone." As he spoke, he opened the cage door.