Lin Yue owed him a debt of gratitude for his previous support, and even though he had long repaid Lin Yue for his years of service, Shen Bao, deep down, did not want him to die.
Seeing Shen Bao's earnest expression, Ye Fan sighed. He understood Shen Bao; he was someone who repaid kindness.
If Lin Yue were truly killed, Shen Bao would likely not be at ease.
"Alright, I promise you. As long as Lin Yue knows when to stop, I won't take his life. However, his life is not in my hands, but in his own."
This was the greatest compromise Ye Fan could make.
If Lin Yue sought his own death, then no one could help him.
"Thank you."
Knowing that Ye Fan had compromised, Shen Bao thanked him solemnly.
...
As night fell, Lu Sheng hurried to Ye Fan.
"There's a situation."
Seeing Lu Sheng's anxious expression, Ye Fan frowned and asked, "What did you discover? Have those people arrived?"
If Lu Sheng was this anxious, it must be something significant.
Lu Sheng nodded heavily, "Brother Ye, one of my subordinates just reported that a group of people drove here at sunset today, with over a dozen vehicles. And judging by their accents, they sound like they're from the south. If I'm not mistaken, they should be the people you're looking for."
Lowering his voice, Lu Sheng whispered in Ye Fan's ear.
Upon hearing this, Ye Fan's eyes lit up. After waiting for days, they had finally arrived.
"How many people? Where are they staying?"
"About twenty or so, and they're carrying over a dozen boxes, very tightly wrapped, so you can't tell what's inside from the outside. Right now, they're staying at the hotel in the town center."
He relayed the information he had gathered to Ye Fan in detail.
"Take me to take a look."
Ye Fan wore a cold smile. Since these people had come without notifying him, it was clear they had their own plans.
If that were the case, why would Ye Fan just sit and wait to be dealt with?
The two of them disguised themselves slightly. Ye Fan wore a hat and glasses, looking completely different from his usual appearance.
Lu Sheng, on the other hand, wore a thick coat and shivered, fitting in with the local customs.
The two of them left the inn and headed straight for the central hotel.
Ye Fan had been to this central hotel before. It was located in a prime spot, and as the most luxurious hotel in Taiping Town, its scale and service were both excellent.
From a distance, he could see the hotel was five stories high, with balconies in front, air conditioning units, and cameras all around. It would be very difficult to sneak in unnoticed.
"Let's go around to the back."
Ye Fan spoke again, and then he and Lu Sheng circled around to the back of the hotel. It was much more relaxed here compared to the front. Not only were there no guards on duty, but there were also only two surveillance cameras.
Looking at the water pipes coming down from the roof, a cold smile curled on Ye Fan's lips.
"Let's go."
He said calmly, which caused Lu Sheng to look confused.
But Lu Sheng was not foolish; he knew Ye Fan must have his own plan. However, this was not the place to talk.
It wasn't until they returned to the inn that Lu Sheng asked in a low voice with a hint of doubt, "Brother Ye, do you have a plan? If there's anything I can do to help, I will do it without hesitation."
Ever since he found the treasure, Lu Sheng's heart was filled with reverence for Ye Fan. At the same time, he secretly resolved that no matter what Ye Fan did, he would definitely offer his utmost service.
Hearing Lu Sheng's question, Ye Fan smiled slightly and did not hide anything from him.
"Tonight, I'm going to the hotel to capture one of their men. You'll provide cover for me from below and find me a place to hold him."
Lu Sheng's face lit up with understanding upon hearing this, and he nodded heavily, "I'll go find one right away."
Lu Sheng was very efficient. In less than an hour, he had found a suitable place and then came to find Ye Fan.
Ye Fan inspected it and was very satisfied, then he went to the hotel with Lu Sheng.
At this time, the moon was high in the sky. Under the moonlight, the two of them quickly approached the front of the hotel.
With Lu Sheng keeping watch below, Ye Fan went to the back of the hotel and quickly climbed up using the water pipe.
Lu Sheng had already found out that those people were staying on the second floor, with only one person staying on the third floor, who was likely someone of high status.
And this time, Ye Fan's target was this person.
He reached the window, gently opened it, and then Ye Fan's figure quickly slipped into the room.
He moved stealthily, without making a sound.
At this moment, on the bed, the man was sleeping soundly. After all, he had been traveling for several days to get here, and it was only his first day of check-in, so he had no worries.
A cold smile crept onto Ye Fan's lips. He went to the bedside, took a clear look at the man's face, and then raised his hand and struck hard at his neck. Instantly, the man's head lolled to the side, and he completely lost consciousness.
Carrying the man's body, Ye Fan leaped out of the window again and climbed down the water pipe.
A man weighing over a hundred pounds on Ye Fan's shoulder did not impede his movements at all.
"Take him away."
Upon reaching the ground, he dropped the man to Lu Sheng and said in a deep voice.
Lu Sheng smiled and nodded, then carried the man away quickly with Ye Fan.
Silently, without alerting anyone, their coordination was flawless.
Soon, the two of them delivered the man to the basement Lu Sheng had found.
After finishing everything, Ye Fan breathed a long sigh of relief.
Everything seemed simple, without any major issues, but the pressure Ye Fan endured was immense.
After resting for a moment, Ye Fan asked Lu Sheng to fetch a basin of cold water and pour it on the man.
The man instantly woke up with a shiver.
But when he saw where he was, he was completely stunned.
"Where is this? Who are you?"
Looking at the two people in front of him, the middle-aged man asked with a face full of terror.
"Two questions. First, who are you? Second, what is your purpose in coming to Taiping Town?"
Ye Fan asked coldly.
Hearing Ye Fan's question, the middle-aged man's brows immediately furrowed.
"If you want money, I can give you a large sum, as long as you let me go."
He did not recognize Ye Fan and thought that Ye Fan and Lu Sheng were ordinary people seeking wealth.
But upon hearing the middle-aged man's words, Ye Fan's face suddenly sank. "Are we short of money?"
He roared angrily, then raised his hand and slapped the man hard across the cheek.
*Slap~*
The slap was crisp and loud, instantly making the middle-aged man dizzy, with blood flowing from his nose and mouth.
"Do not test my patience, or I will make you wish you were dead."
With icy coldness on his face, Ye Fan was like a piece of cold ice at this moment, causing the surrounding temperature to drop sharply.
The middle-aged man, seeing Ye Fan's icy demeanor, was terrified.
"I'll talk, don't hit me, I'll tell you everything."
Having been accustomed to a life of luxury and ease, how could he endure such pain?
"My name is Wang Sheng. I came to Taiping Town to meet someone. I don't know who exactly the other party is, because these matters are handled by the Grand Elder. I'm just here to observe."
The middle-aged man's voice trembled.