When Shen Bao returned to the City Lord's mansion with the corpses of Wang Pengyun and the others, the entire mansion was thrown into chaos.
"What, what happened?"
Looking at the more than ten corpses, Lin Yue's face immediately sank, and he asked Shen Bao in alarm.
Shen Bao was unhurried, even quite excited.
"City Lord, these rebels of the Wang family have committed many evils. Today, we finally caught the opportunity to eliminate them and have sent them to the City Lord's mansion to request merit."
Numerous law enforcement officers below clasped their fists in unison, "We specially request merit from the City Lord."
"We specially request merit from the City Lord."
Dozens of people roared in unison, the scene was shocking.
Lin Yue's eyes held anger, wanting to vent, but having nowhere to direct it. Instead, he had to suppress his anger and force a smile onto his face.
"Good, eliminating evil for the people, this is very well done. Everyone will be credited once, and the City Lord's mansion will bestow rewards later."
Lin Yue spoke these words almost through gritted teeth, wishing he could tear Shen Bao to shreds in his heart.
Upon receiving the City Lord's affirmation, everyone became even more excited, and then, led by Shen Bao, they retreated.
As for the corpses of Wang Pengyun and the others, they were conspicuously placed in the center of the main hall.
"Damn it."
Seeing Shen Bao and the others retreat, Lin Yue suddenly smashed the teacup in his hand to the ground, shattering it instantly.
"This Shen Bao has long been in league with Ye Fan. It's only natural for him to do this, so why are you so angry?"
A person flashed out from behind a screen.
"Master, what should we do? The Wang family is pressing us hard, and Shen Bao has done such a hateful thing. I'm afraid the Wang family will only place all their hatred on the City Lord's mansion. If they really make a move, the City Lord's mansion might not be able to resist."
No wonder Lin Yue was worried. The Wang family's influence was too vast for the City Lord's mansion to contend with. If they were to make a move, the City Lord's mansion had a high probability of being destroyed.
The person, however, smiled and shook his head.
"Although the Wang family is powerful, the ones leading the team this time are two useless people. One of them, Wang Pengyun, is already before your eyes. The other, Wang Pengyu, is also a simpleton. With a bit of planning, he can be put to death, preserving your position as City Lord. If that happens, I don't think the Wang family will dare to act rashly again."
"Alas, let's hope so. For now, we can only hope the Wang family does not act rashly."
Lin Yue sighed helplessly and then began to plan how to deal with Wang Pengyu.
...
At this time, Ye Fan had already arrived at the Wang family's lodging in Jiangcheng.
The news of Wang Pengyun's death had already spread throughout Jiangcheng, and almost all the Wang family members were indignant.
But Wang Pengyu's brows were tightly furrowed, and his heart was filled with worry.
Ever since he entered Jiangcheng, Lin Yue had offered no resistance, and he thought he could use this to show off. However, he did not expect Lin Yue to suddenly make a move and so easily kill Wang Pengyun. Such a method had completely cast a shadow over Wang Pengyu's heart.
"Sixth Master, someone is here to see you."
A subordinate came over and respectfully said to Wang Pengyu.
Hearing his subordinate's words, the already agitated Wang Pengyu immediately slapped him.
"Don't you see I'm thinking? No matter who it is, tell him to get lost."
He had no acquaintances in Jiangcheng, nor had his family said they were sending anyone. Who else could it be?
Therefore, Wang Pengyu showed no respect.
But just as he was about to erupt in anger, a cold voice came from outside.
"Sixth Master truly has a temper. Have you forgotten your identity?"
Hearing this voice, Wang Pengyu's face immediately darkened. He was about to curse loudly, but when he turned around and saw it was Ye Fan, he swallowed his words.
"You? What are you doing here?"
Looking at Ye Fan in confusion, Wang Pengyu asked with a frown.
It wasn't that his attitude towards Ye Fan had improved, but the death of Wang Pengyun had cast too large a psychological shadow on him. He desperately hoped someone could offer him advice.
And Ye Fan was the most suitable person.
He was more familiar with Jiangcheng than Wang Pengyu, and he understood Lin Yue even better.
Moreover, he had the instructions of the Great Elder and would definitely do his best to help him.
Seeing the anxiety flashing in the depths of Wang Pengyu's eyes, Ye Fan smiled slightly.
"If I don't come, I'm afraid all the Wang family members will die here."
Without any mercy for Wang Pengyu, Ye Fan walked forward slowly and sat down as if he owned the place.
Seeing Ye Fan's nonchalant demeanor, although Wang Pengyu was unhappy, he could do nothing about it.
"Ye Fan, don't forget that the Great Elder sent you here to help the Wang family. Now that Wang Pengyun is dead, the Wang family has suffered heavy casualties, and you bear an undeniable responsibility for this."
Directing the spearhead at Ye Fan, Wang Pengyu was also at his wit's end. In this situation, if he didn't seek Ye Fan's help, they might truly be heading for certain death.
He understood his own abilities better than anyone else. While he usually acted arrogantly and bullied ordinary people, when faced with an old fox like Lin Yue, he could only be suppressed.
Squinting his eyes, Ye Fan turned to look at Wang Pengyu, his gaze as if looking at an idiot.
"How did the Wang family end up with brothers like you, you useless lot?"
Unexpectedly, Ye Fan said coldly.
Hearing Ye Fan's words, Wang Pengyu became furious. He stood up abruptly, pointed at Ye Fan, and cursed, "Ye Fan, who the hell do you think you are? Do you really think you can do whatever you want just because the Great Elder supports you? Let me tell you, our Wang family will not be coerced by anyone, even if you are favored by the Great Elder, it's no use."
This was a matter of his pride, how could he not be angry?
After all, he was one of the leaders this time. Being so humiliated by Ye Fan in front of so many subordinates, how could he be reconciled?
But just as he finished speaking, in the next moment, a figure quickly rushed in front of him and slapped him hard across the face.
"Slap..."
This slap sent Wang Pengyu to the ground.
"Do you still think this is Jiangnan City? Let me tell you, this is Jiangcheng, not a place for you to run wild. If you don't want to die, behave yourself, or Wang Pengyun will be your fate."
Shen Bao said with a gloomy face. The slap he just delivered was solid, and a bright red handprint had already appeared on Wang Pengyu's cheek.
Looking at Shen Bao's cold gaze, Wang Tengyu covered his cheek with one hand, his eyes filled with terror.
His body even trembled slightly.
Seeing that Wang Pengyu stopped talking, Shen Bao stepped back a few steps with satisfaction.
And Ye Fan cleared his throat.
"Wang Pengyu, you are a few years older than me, but in Jiangcheng, everything the Wang family does must follow my command. Otherwise, I will make you understand what it means to wish you were dead."
The first sentence was to warn Wang Pengyu.
"Now that Wang Pengyun is dead, and some of the people brought by the Wang family have been killed or injured, the remaining ones are not allowed to move around."
The second sentence, Ye Fan began to issue orders.