Feng Xiao’s character was such that even if antiquity was of great importance to him, he would not let it go.
A man like him, holding grudges over the smallest of things, would not forgive even his benefactors.
Therefore, Ye Fan immediately notified Lü Liang, asking him to dispatch people to keep a constant watch on Feng Xiao’s movements.
As expected, news came from Lü Liang the previous night: Feng Xiao was indeed planning to make a move against the Elder.
However, the Elder’s status was prominent. Even Feng Xiao dared not act overtly. He could only find a reason to arrest the Elder, secretly transport him to this factory, and then silence him without a trace.
As for why he didn’t have people directly deal with the Elder but waited for Ye Fan to arrive, Lü Liang was unsure.
However, since Feng Xiao acted this way, he must have had his reasons.
At present, Ye Fan was not concerned with these matters. As long as he could save the Elder, everything else could be discussed.
Even if the Elder harbored some hidden secrets, as long as he was in Ye Fan’s hands, he would not worry about not being able to extract them.
“Tell the brothers to stay sharp and not make any mistakes, otherwise, our lives will be forfeit. Understand?”
The leader instructed in a deep voice.
“Yes,大哥, I’ll go tell those brats right away.”
The voices of the two disappeared, followed by the sound of receding footsteps.
Ye Fan flashed and swiftly entered the factory, seeing a figure slowly walking towards another factory building.
This person was likely the subordinate who had just been speaking.
Ye Fan’s lips curved into a smile. He didn’t know the Elder’s exact location yet, so it was a good opportunity to capture this guy and interrogate him.
As for where the leader went, Ye Fan hadn’t found any trace.
The figure moved rapidly, like a phantom. Even though it was daytime, by hiding in the dark corners of the factory, it was difficult to be spotted without careful observation.
When he was still four or five meters away from the man, the man seemed to sense something and suddenly turned around.
But the moment he turned, Ye Fan had already pounced.
Raising his hand, Ye Fan gripped the man’s shoulder, and with his other hand, clamped down on his throat, preventing him from making any sound.
The man had no time to react, only seeing a dark silhouette before being captured.
Ye Fan’s face darkened: “If you dare to make a sound, I’ll finish you off immediately. Understand?”
Feeling Ye Fan’s grip tighten, the man began to feel suffocated and eagerly blinked his eyes.
Ye Fan then relaxed his grip slightly, just enough to prevent him from suffocating.
“I will ask you only one question, and only once. If you don’t answer honestly, I will kill you immediately,”
Ye Fan whispered into the man’s ear.
“What question?”
The man spoke with difficulty.
“Where is the Elder being held?”
Ye Fan got straight to the point. He didn’t have much time, and there were at least dozens of people here. If he alerted them, even with Ye Fan’s strength, it would be difficult to escape quickly.
At that time, the Elder would likely be in danger.
If they alerted the enemy, these people would fight to the death, and the Elder would have no escape.
Therefore, Ye Fan needed to act stealthily, find the Elder without alerting anyone.
The man was momentarily stunned, but then felt Ye Fan’s hand apply pressure again.
“The second floor, the third room, guarded by four brothers.”
He spoke with difficulty, his voice low, for fear of provoking Ye Fan.
Upon hearing his words, Ye Fan’s lips curved into a smile, and then the hand gripping the man’s throat suddenly exerted force.
*Crack*
With a crisp sound, the man’s neck was snapped.
Until his death, the man’s eyes still held a hint of confusion.
He seemed unable to understand why he was killed after honestly answering the question.
Dragging the man to a corner, Ye Fan changed into his clothes, coincidentally finding a hat and pulling it over his head.
Disguised like this, it would be difficult to realize it was Ye Fan if one didn’t look closely.
Glancing around and seeing no one noticed, Ye Fan then walked out openly, keeping his head down as he headed to the second floor.
His footsteps were quick and light. Within a dozen breaths, he had reached the second floor.
“Second boss, did you get reprimanded by the boss? Why are you keeping your head down?”
Seeing him approach, a few subordinates guarding the hallway asked with a smile.
“Hmph.”
Ye Fan snorted coldly, remaining silent. At this moment, if he spoke, there was always a chance of exposure.
These men would never have imagined that someone had infiltrated and disguised themselves as one of their companions.
Therefore, they didn’t look closely and simply watched Ye Fan slip past them.
He continued until he reached the door of the third room, where he finally stopped.
“Elder, our brothers are also forced to do this. I know you are a Level One Appraiser, one of the best in Jiangnan City. So, please show us a way to make a fortune. I guarantee that if we profit greatly, I will give you a swift end and spare you further torment, how about it?”
The boss’s voice came from inside the room.
Hearing the boss’s words, Ye Fan frowned slightly. He hadn’t expected these fellows to be stealing.
However, this was a good sign. It at least indicated that they hadn’t harmed the Elder severely so far.
Next, Elder’s voice was heard.
“Where is Feng Xiao? Have that scoundrel come to see me?”
The Elder’s voice was desolate, filled with anger.
Feng Xiao was someone he had trained, yet in the end, he wanted his life. How could he accept this?
Although this was the reality, he was still unwilling.
In the Elder’s heart, even if he were to die, he wanted to die with understanding, to ask Feng Xiao why he was so heartless.
One had to say, this old man’s mind was indeed a bit dim.
At such a time, how could Feng Xiao possibly meet him?
If he were truly going to meet him, he wouldn’t have captured him and brought him here to be dealt with quietly.
“Elder, as long as you find a few treasures for us, I will immediately inform Young Master Feng to come here and see you, how about it?”
The boss boasted, unafraid that the Elder would have no desires. He was afraid he would be content with nothing.
As long as he had desires, the boss could make promises, whether they could be fulfilled was not important. As long as this old man could find a few treasures for him, then his fate would be in the boss’s hands.
The Elder’s face darkened, his gaze cold as he looked up at the boss.
“Wang Shichong, you are also an old hand in the Feng family. I never thought you would be such a cunning, deceitful, and shameless scoundrel. You are dreaming if you think you can extract information from me.”
The Elder gritted his teeth, wishing he could tear Wang Shichong apart.
Hearing the Elder’s words, Ye Fan shook his head helplessly. This old man was too stubborn. His life was in their hands, yet he was still acting high and mighty. Wasn’t this seeking death?