Sighing inwardly, Ye Fan did not dare to delay. Embracing the darkness, he pushed open a window and swiftly leaped inside.
He didn't alarm anyone, like a ghost in the night.
He had no idea which room the second young master of the Feng family resided in. It was Elder Lei who provided the intelligence that allowed him to reach this villa.
This villa had five floors, housing the second young master of the Feng family and others. There were at least dozens of rooms within. If he were to search them one by one, he might not find him even by tomorrow morning.
Furthermore, it was very easy to alert others.
Helplessly, Ye Fan could only hide for now and wait for an opportunity.
In the corner of the second-floor corridor, Ye Fan remained motionless, like a stone, his breathing incredibly light.
He was waiting for someone to be alone so he could act and force them to reveal the whereabouts of the second young master of the Feng family.
Time trickled by. After two hours, footsteps finally echoed slowly.
Ye Fan's nerves immediately tensed; his chance was about to come.
Soon, a graceful figure came into Ye Fan's view.
It was a pretty and beautiful girl, carrying a dinner tray as she walked over.
The girl's steps were light, and she walked at a moderate pace, seemingly lost in thought.
At this moment, Ye Fan frowned slightly. Acting against a girl was ultimately not what he wished.
But now, there were no other opportunities.
The moment the girl walked closer, Ye Fan suddenly lunged out, his hand instantly clamping down on her throat.
"I don't want to hurt you. I only have one question. As long as you answer honestly, I promise I won't harm you."
His voice low, Ye Fan exuded a terrifying chill.
The girl was stunned at first, but quickly regained her composure.
"You were sent by the eldest master to deal with the second young master, weren't you? I'll tell you, even if you kill me, I won't let you harm the second master."
The girl's voice was low but carried an unshakeable resolve.
These words made Ye Fan pause. So, the girl thought he was someone sent by Feng Xiao.
"I heard that the second master of the Feng family is not well. I've come to treat him, not as someone sent by Feng Xiao."
Ye Fan explained.
But the girl clearly didn't believe him.
"If you're here to treat the second master, why be sneaky and furtive?"
Ye Fan was utterly speechless at the girl's reaction. It seemed he needed to show some sincerity.
He slowly released the girl's throat and stepped back two paces.
"The reason I snuck in is because I have a conflict with the eldest master of the Feng family, Feng Xiao. After curing the second master's illness, I wish to discuss cooperation with him. I wonder if you believe this reason, young lady?"
Although he couldn't see Ye Fan's expression in the dark, his actions at this moment made the girl hesitate.
Indeed, if he were truly sent by the eldest master, there would be no need to ambush here; he would have acted directly.
After all, the second master was currently targeted and had no guards around him. He lived alone in this large villa. To put it bluntly, even if he died, no one would notice.
If she hadn't received kindness from the second master before, she probably wouldn't have come specifically to deliver food to him.
Her mind warring with itself, the girl slowly raised her head after a moment. "I believe you. Follow me."
Her decisiveness was swift and resolute.
Ye Fan didn't waste any words and quickly followed the girl, all the way to the fifth floor.
The girl was familiar with the place and opened the door with ease.
The room was sparse, with few decent pieces of furniture. A man, around thirty years old, lay on a large bed, curled up in the covers.
He was trembling, appearing very cold.
Ye Fan couldn't help but frown. Although summer had passed, the temperature was still high. Let alone covering himself with a thick quilt, even wearing an extra layer of clothing would make one sweat profusely.
The girl made a shushing gesture to Ye Fan and then walked over slowly.
"Second Master, it's time to eat."
She placed the dinner tray by the bedside.
Ye Fan finally saw clearly. The tray contained several meat dishes, but they were incomplete, seemingly leftovers.
Could the dignified second master of the Feng family be living like this? It seemed different from what Elder Lei and he had described.
The man stirred and slowly turned over.
The man was emaciated, his face dark, looking like skin and bones.
Seeing the man for the first time, even Ye Fan, with his firm disposition, was startled.
"Yao'er, don't bring me food anymore. If Big Brother finds out, he'll kill you. It's not worth risking your life for someone like me who has only half a life left."
The man's voice was intermittent, clearly indicating his extreme weakness.
The girl's eyes turned red, and she choked back a sob.
"Second Master, you'll be alright. People say good deeds are rewarded. Someone as kind as you will surely be alright."
Tears welled up in her eyes, but the girl held them back, refusing to let them fall.
Slowly opening his eyes and looking at the girl's stubborn expression, the man finally sighed softly.
At this moment, he saw Ye Fan standing behind the girl at the doorway.
The man couldn't help but frown. "Who are you?"
He tried to struggle to his feet, but after several attempts, he couldn't get up. He was clearly at the peak of his weakness.
Ye Fan walked forward slowly, fixing his gaze on the second young master of the Feng family.
"My name is Ye Fan. I'm from Jiangcheng."
The man was taken aback, but then he recalled the name.
"I've heard of you. May I ask what Mr. Ye is looking for me for?"
Despite his frail body, the second young master Feng remained very refined.
"I want to deal with Feng Xiao, but due to the Feng family's status, it's somewhat difficult. I heard that Second Master and Feng Xiao are on bad terms, so I came to discuss cooperation. I just didn't expect..."
Ye Fan sighed, not expecting the second young master Feng to be so critically ill.
He took a pill from his pocket. This was a potent tonic he had obtained from Physician Hao earlier, intended for replenishing his body after injuries. This pill should be useful for the second young master Feng.
Looking at the black pill in Ye Fan's hand, the second young master Feng was stunned but still slowly raised his hand to take it.
"Second Master, this pill..."
The girl looked worried. After all, the second young master's condition was caused by poison, and even major hospitals were helpless. Could a single pill work?
Moreover, they didn't know Ye Fan's true identity yet. What if this was a poison?
But the second young master Feng slowly shook his head, a rare smile appearing on his face.
"Don't worry. If this is poison, it's a release for me. Better than being neither human nor ghost like now."
Saying that, he directly put the pill into his mouth.
The pill dissolved upon contact, and soon a pure warmth began to flow slowly within his body.
Although it wasn't an immortal elixir, it was formulated by Physician Hao himself, and its efficacy was extraordinary.
After more than ten minutes, a faint flush actually appeared on the second young master Feng's face.