The next task was to set up the scene. The members of the Dark Alliance were still in his hands, and he could completely convince the Grand Elder that it was real by using them.
However, they would not cooperate with his performance, so Ye Fan also had to use some methods against them.
The next evening, Ye Fan hurriedly found the Grand Elder.
"We have received news about the Second Young Master. He was seen on Dongwang Mountain in Taiping Town, where some people were spotted sneaking up the mountain."
It was on Dongwang Mountain that Liu Yuan and his group's secret was discovered before. That stone cave could be used perfectly.
Upon hearing Ye Fan's words, the Grand Elder's face immediately darkened. "I will call my men now. We will go to Dongwang Mountain."
The Grand Elder was decisive. He quickly gathered more than a dozen subordinates.
Except for a few who were guarding the belongings, almost everyone else was present.
"Everyone, Dongwang Mountain has treacherous terrain, tall trees, deep forests, and numerous dangers. Please follow me closely to avoid unnecessary risks."
Ye Fan said in a deep voice, scrutinizing everyone.
The Grand Elder nodded. Ye Fan knew Taiping Town better than he did. Since Ye Fan had said it, it must be true.
Moreover, it was a kind gesture, meant to prevent them from getting into danger. Ye Fan was being considerate.
But while the Grand Elder thought this way, others did not. Some even snorted dismissively, not taking Ye Fan seriously at all.
Ye Fan swept his gaze across everyone's faces, and he understood their thoughts. Although he was displeased, his expression remained unchanged.
Leading these people, Ye Fan called Shen Bao, Lu Sheng, and the others, and headed straight for Dongwang Mountain.
As Ye Fan had said, Dongwang Mountain was too treacherous. Especially with so many people climbing at once, they couldn't walk side-by-side and had to proceed in a single file.
By the time they reached the mountainside, some were already panting from exhaustion.
Ye Fan, also with hands on his hips, instructed, "You must pay attention to your surroundings. Since they came up here, they must have a hiding place. As long as we can find their hiding place, we will definitely find the Second Young Master."
Ye Fan continuously reminded them in a loud voice.
Hearing Ye Fan's reminder, the Grand Elder quickly ordered his men to pay close attention to their surroundings.
Soon, the cave entrance was discovered.
"Grand Elder, there is a cave entrance there, and it seems there are sounds coming from inside."
A young man respectfully said to the Grand Elder.
Upon hearing his words, the Grand Elder's sharp gaze fell, but he did not issue an order directly. Instead, he looked at Ye Fan.
"Brother Ye..."
A questioning call, clearly showing that even the Grand Elder did not dare to make a decision easily at such a critical moment.
Understanding the Grand Elder's intention, Ye Fan frowned slightly and looked at the stone cave.
"Since there are sounds inside, it proves there are people. Whether it is the Second Young Master or not, we must investigate. However, no one knows what exists in Dongwang Mountain, so everyone must be prepared."
Ye Fan said this with great sincerity, and it was also very reasonable.
After all, the situation inside the cave was unknown. If danger struck, they might not have time to react.
Hearing Ye Fan's words, the Grand Elder nodded heavily. Then, he instructed the people behind him, "Leave two people outside to guard and be responsible for support. The rest will follow me inside. Remember, do not act rashly. Ensure your safety."
Compared to the younger men, the Grand Elder was clearly more stable. Even though he was anxious, his face remained calm.
Then, Ye Fan took the lead, with the Grand Elder following closely, and the rest of the group behind them.
As they entered the stone cave, everyone proceeded cautiously.
Having been here before, Ye Fan was extremely familiar with it. He could have walked to the end with his eyes closed.
However, since they were acting, he couldn't make it too obvious. Therefore, Ye Fan was very careful, testing every step he took.
Seeing Ye Fan's cautious demeanor, the Grand Elder's heart finally settled down.
In fact, ever since he found Ye Fan, he had never completely trusted him.
After all, Ye Fan's performance was too sudden, making him feel that it was unreal.
Fortunately, everything was back to normal now. Especially seeing Ye Fan's current appearance, the Grand Elder's worries gradually dissipated.
"Be careful, the sound is getting closer."
Ye Fan turned his head from the front and whispered a reminder.
Having walked nearly halfway, Ye Fan and the others could clearly hear the sounds from within.
The Grand Elder's face was also grim. He raised his hand to signal the people behind him to be cautious.
Seeing the Grand Elder obeying Ye Fan's every word, several elders from the Wang family were very annoyed and felt immense anger rising in their hearts.
"The Grand Elder is the unique existence of my Wang family. Now, he is letting a nobody dictate things. This is not only a loss of his own face, but also a loss of the Wang family's face."
They did not know the details, so they did not pay attention to Ye Fan.
Ye Fan swept his gaze across their faces and could somewhat guess their thoughts.
These people had harbored hostility towards him before. Now, seeing the Grand Elder obeying him, they were certainly even more displeased.
"Let's go."
He said in a deep voice and then continued to walk slowly.
When they reached the stone chamber, a roar suddenly came from the front: "Who's there?"
The roar was so loud that it startled Ye Fan and the others.
The Grand Elder's face darkened further. At this critical juncture, he had no time to consider much. He immediately commanded, "Charge! Take them down."
With his command, more than a dozen people behind him rushed forward fiercely.
"Wait..."
Ye Fan urgently shouted, but these people snorted and completely ignored him.
Facing this, Ye Fan's expression turned grim and filled with anger.
At this moment, the people inside had already heard the commotion. Twenty to thirty people rushed out and blocked the entrance.
This was all Ye Fan's arrangement. Even if he let the Grand Elder find Wang Sheng, he wanted them to pay a heavy price. Otherwise, if they preserved their strength, it would be very disadvantageous to him.
Twenty to thirty people fighting more than ten people, the outcome was obvious.
Seeing his men being defeated one by one, the Grand Elder's face grew more and more somber. He couldn't help but nudge Ye Fan. "Brother Ye, what do we do next?"
The Grand Elder had no retreat. At this moment, besides asking Ye Fan, he didn't know what else to do.
But Ye Fan's face was grim. He glanced at him coldly.
"You act blindly without knowing the opponent's strength. Is this the way your Wang family does business?"
"I already told them to stop just now, but they were so reckless. Now it's like this, they've all been subdued. What else can I do?"
His face was so dark that it seemed water could drip from it, and his eyes burned with anger.
Seeing Ye Fan like this, the Grand Elder sighed helplessly.
"Brother Ye, I was reckless in this matter. If you are angry, vent it on me. It was my lack of foresight."
The Grand Elder had to lower his stance, as everything still depended on Ye Fan.