The middle-aged man's face was filled with terror, and his voice trembled, clearly showing he was severely frightened.
Seeing the middle-aged man's state, Ye Fan's icy gaze fixed on him, knowing he wasn't lying. He then let out a cold snort, "What organization is behind you?"
Since Wang Sheng said the elder was in charge here, it was clear they had a strict hierarchy. In this situation, they must belong to some organization.
Upon hearing Ye Fan's words, Wang Sheng was immediately stunned, his face full of surprise.
"Who exactly are you? How do you know about us?"
Evidently, Wang Sheng hadn't realized he had spoken out of turn, assuming Ye Fan knew them, hence his reaction.
Looking at Wang Sheng coldly, Ye Fan let out a chilling snort, "I advise you to confess everything honestly. If even one word is untrue, I will show you what it means to wish you were dead."
This threat made Wang Sheng even more terrified, his voice trembling.
"We, we belong to the Tian Wang Mansion, a branch under the Tian Wang Mansion. This time, the order came from higher up, telling us to come here."
From Wang Sheng's words, Ye Fan found useful information. Tian Wang Mansion. This should be a mysterious organization, but specific details would require further investigation.
He then gave a signal to Lu Sheng and Ye Fan slowly left the room.
Wang Sheng was of no further use to him. He was likely just a young master of this organization, lacking skills but possessing high status.
Soon, Lu Sheng found Ye Fan, "Wang Sheng has been tied up by me. I believe this person's identity is certainly extraordinary. Although we don't know the specifics, he holds a very high position within the so-called Tian Wang Mansion. Keeping such a person will undoubtedly be useful."
Highly satisfied with Lu Sheng's actions, Ye Fan showed a smile, "Indeed, keeping this person has great utility."
Ye Fan had already planned that once the so-called Great Elder discovered Wang Sheng's disappearance, he would definitely come looking for him, asking for his help in the search.
Therefore, the Great Elder would contact him the next morning.
And he could use this period of chaos to investigate what they were trying to do.
It had to be said that Ye Fan's move was a gamble, but for the sake of achieving his goal, even taking risks was worthwhile.
Just as Ye Fan had predicted, the next morning, he received a call from the Great Elder.
Asking Ye Fan to meet him at the hotel.
Ye Fan, along with Shen Bao, happily went. Upon arriving at the hotel, they saw an old man with a middle-aged man waiting.
Seeing Ye Fan arrive, the old man nodded slightly.
"Presumably, this is the Great Elder of Tian Wang Mansion?"
Ye Fan got straight to the point, without any hesitation. Such a direct inquiry stunned the Great Elder.
He had considered numerous ways to intimidate Ye Fan, but he never expected Ye Fan to be so decisive.
Seeing the Great Elder stunned, Ye Fan smiled slightly, then pulled over a chair and sat down.
Pointing to Shen Bao beside him, he said, "This is Captain Shen, the captain of the Jiangcheng Enforcement Team. I presume the Great Elder already knows my identity. To be frank, the City Lord of Lin city highly values this mission, so please, Great Elder, hand over those items to me as soon as possible, so I can report back."
Ye Fan maintained a faint smile throughout, showing no unusual expression. This demeanor caused the Great Elder to frown even more.
He hadn't expected Ye Fan's mind to be so sharp and his temperament so resilient.
Forcing a smile, he said, "Brother Ye is indeed a straightforward person. Of course, I will hand over those goods to you. However, there is something I would like to ask Brother Ye for help with right now."
Ye Fan feigned surprise, looking at the Great Elder in confusion, "Asking for my help? I'm just a small figure from the City Lord's mansion, with no money and no ability. I'm afraid I can't help the Great Elder much."
Currently, Wang Sheng's whereabouts were unknown, and he had disappeared without a trace. These people must be very anxious, and this was Ye Fan's bargaining chip, which was also why he had spared Wang Sheng's life.
Knowing Ye Fan intended to refuse, the Great Elder stopped beating around the bush and said with a wry smile, "To be honest, we arrived in Taiping Town last night, but this morning, the second young master of our Tian Wang Mansion mysteriously disappeared from the hotel. Brother Ye has been here longer than I have; you should know some people. Can you help us inquire about the second young master's whereabouts?"
Those cloudy eyes were fixed on Ye Fan's face, as if observing his every move. Not even the slightest change in expression could escape his gaze.
However, Ye Fan, having lived two lives, possessed a temperament and resilience far beyond the Great Elder's comprehension.
In other words, with Ye Fan's current composure, even the Great Elder could not match it.
His brows immediately furrowed, his face displaying surprise, he looked up and opened his mouth.
"The second young master disappeared? How is that possible? You just arrived in Taiping Town and haven't offended anyone. How could someone abduct the second young master? Moreover, to abduct the second young master under everyone's noses, what kind of skill must the perpetrator have?"
A series of rhetorical questions left the Great Elder unable to detect any flaws.
He could only sigh helplessly, "The second young master stayed alone in a guest room on the third floor last night. We didn't hear any noise or notice anything unusual. I believe this must have been the work of a master, which is why I am certain Brother Ye can help us investigate."
Ye Fan's face darkened, and he nodded, "I can help with this matter. Coincidentally, I know a few people here, but to find someone to help investigate, you may have to pay a price. Great Elder also knows that neither you nor I are familiar with Taiping Town, so finding clues to the second young master's whereabouts is like climbing to heaven. Furthermore, since the other party has kidnapped the second young master, they must have a motive. The longer the delay, the more dangerous the second young master will be."
Ye Fan sighed incessantly, but his words were all intended to intimidate the Great Elder.
Upon hearing Ye Fan's words, the Great Elder's expression grew increasingly grim, and a hint of panic even flashed in his eyes.
Although this flicker of panic was fleeting, Ye Fan clearly captured it.
Inevitably, Ye Fan sneered inwardly, "This is precisely what I want. You're all anxious."
As long as you're anxious, you'll surely reveal your weaknesses.
Moreover, Ye Fan had already sent Lu Sheng to the hotel; everything was proceeding according to his plan.
"Brother Ye, as long as we can find any news of the second young master, we are willing to bear any cost. Please help us."
Extending his hand in a cupped fist towards Ye Fan, the Great Elder had lowered his dignity to the lowest point.
Otherwise, with his status as the Great Elder, no one in the Tian Wang Mansion would dare to be disrespectful.
Ye Fan quickly nodded, "I will make arrangements immediately. Great Elder, wait for my news."
Saying so, he quickly left the place with Shen Bao.