Shen Bao clenched his fists tightly, "This day has been awaited for too long. Dealing with those bastards from the Wang family, my Enforcement Team is at the forefront."
Both of them looked eager to try, wishing they could rush out immediately and have a big fight with the Wang family.
But Ye Fan waved his hand, signaling the two to quiet down for now.
"I don't object to you testing your strength against the Wang family, but remember, know your limits. Although City Lord Lin is safe for now, this is ultimately a temporary measure. You are his last line of defense. If you all get wiped out, then even if City Lord Lin makes a comeback, who will support him?"
Ye Fan's insights were not only profound but also sharp, always hitting the mark.
"Think more, know more, avoid recklessness, and consider carefully before acting."
Through his teachings and actions, Ye Fan had firmly established his position among everyone.
Even Mr. Lu, who was initially unconvinced, now had to genuinely lament, this Ye Fan is truly formidable!
Under Ye Fan's counsel, Mr. Lu and Shen Bao relayed the message to their subordinates, telling them they could harass people from the Wang family but must absolutely not cause any deaths.
Because once a life was taken, the Wang family would definitely not let it go, and a full-blown conflict would be unavoidable.
Seeing his objective achieved, Ye Fan got up to take his leave and departed from the City Lord's Mansion.
It wasn't until the afternoon that Shen Bao received a call from Ye Fan and, with a weary body, came to Boguzhai.
Although they couldn't directly confront the Wang family, the surface-level actions still needed to be performed.
Moreover, Shen Bao was Ye Fan's right-hand man. The leaders of the Wang family all knew that when they saw Shen Bao leading people to cause trouble, they naturally understood the intention.
So, when no one was paying attention, they pulled Shen Bao along for a drink.
As they raised their glasses, everyone was in high spirits.
"Did you call me here for something?"
It was a sensitive period, and if it weren't for something important, Ye Fan would never have come to Boguzhai.
He understood Ye Fan; he never took unnecessary risks.
"I need to reconnoiter the City Lord's Mansion tonight."
Ye Fan said coldly.
Reconnoiter the City Lord's Mansion?
Shen Bao was slightly taken aback, then dismissively said, "You can enter and exit the City Lord's Mansion freely now, why would you need to sneak in?"
But Ye Fan shook his head: "This matter is of great importance. I still feel that Lin Yue is still in the City Lord's Mansion and has not left."
This time, Shen Bao was completely bewildered.
In the morning, Ye Fan had analyzed everything logically, so why was he saying this in the afternoon?
"Did you say something wrong?"
Looking at Ye Fan in confusion, Shen Bao frowned repeatedly.
Seeing Shen Bao's expression, Ye Fan smiled leisurely.
"What I said this morning was for those who were listening; it was part of the plan. Tonight's operation is the most crucial. You just need to provide me with the City Lord's Mansion's defenses and then distract the sentries."
Ye Fan was reluctant to explain too much; he rarely offered extensive explanations before achieving his goals.
Knowing Ye Fan's temperament, Shen Bao didn't press further, merely nodding.
Having cooperated with Ye Fan for so long, he had long grown accustomed to Ye Fan's ways and was becoming increasingly compliant.
The two discussed for a while before Shen Bao left.
As night fell, Ye Fan traveled light, a miniature pistol gifted by Liu Piaoxu hidden in his sleeve, and headed straight for the City Lord's Mansion.
Shen Bao had already made all the arrangements. They jumped in through the back door of the City Lord's Mansion.
"The front gate of the City Lord's Mansion is guarded by Mr. Lu's men, and the rear is guarded by the enforcement team. I've used an excuse to have them moved away, but we only have five minutes, so we must be quick."
After all, they were sneaking into the City Lord's Mansion, and to avoid arousing suspicion from others, Shen Bao couldn't forcibly order those enforcement officers.
Taking advantage of the darkness, the two moved stealthily and soon slipped into the building.
Here, too, Mr. Lu's men were on guard. Forcing their way in would inevitably alert others.
Giving Shen Bao a meaningful glance, Shen Bao immediately understood.
"Brothers, still guarding here so late at night. The City Lord isn't here, so you can go rest."
Shen Bao stepped out, smiling at the two guards.
But the two guards remained motionless.
"Captain Shen, we received orders to guard this place. Without Mr. Lu's direct command, we are not to leave our posts."
Their words were firm, leaving no room for compromise.
Ye Fan, hiding in the shadows, curled the corner of his lips into a faint smile.
The more resolute these two guards were, the more Ye Fan's suspicions were confirmed.
Shen Bao was briefly stunned, but then he smiled again and said, "I am the Captain of the City Lord's Mansion Enforcement Team, City Lord Lin's right-hand man. Can't I command you? Moreover, this is also Mr. Lu's intention. If you don't believe me, you can go ask. However, if Mr. Lu gets angry, you might not be able to bear his wrath."
Using a combination of threats and persuasion, Shen Bao's face wore a cold smile.
Upon hearing Shen Bao's words, the two guards snorted, "Captain Shen, we cannot obey this order unless Mr. Lu himself comes to give it to us."
To his surprise, these two guards were unyielding, resistant to all tactics.
With the five minutes almost up, Ye Fan frowned.
He couldn't wait any longer; decisive action was necessary.
While Shen Bao was talking to the two guards, they didn't notice his presence. Ye Fan, hidden in the darkness, slowly approached the staircase.
Shen Bao's peripheral vision naturally caught Ye Fan and he slowly shifted his body, drawing the attention of the two guards to turn their backs to Ye Fan.
This tacit cooperation made Ye Fan's movements easier.
In an instant, Ye Fan lunged forward.
Hearing movement behind them, the two guards instinctively tried to turn around.
But the moment they turned, two strong hands clasped their throats, preventing them from making any sound.
"Crack, crack."
With a simultaneous exertion of force, their throats were snapped.
Clean and swift, without any hesitation. Even Shen Bao, witnessing this method, couldn't help but admire it.
"Upstairs."
Ye Fan spoke softly and quickly headed upstairs.
They still went to the third floor, to Lin Yue's study.
The two moved very lightly, making no sound even in the pitch darkness.
Hiding outside the door, they could hear people talking inside.
"Are the guards all arranged?"
This voice made Shen Bao freeze completely.
"Is that Lin Yue?"
He widened his eyes in shock, disbelief plastered across his face.
Unexpectedly, Ye Fan's guess was right again; Lin Yue was indeed still in the City Lord's Mansion.
Ye Fan raised a hand, signaling Shen Bao to remain silent, and listened intently to the commotion inside.
"The guards downstairs have been arranged, and no one will come up."
Mr. Lu's voice emerged, conveying great respect to Lin Yue.