106: Chapter 106 Dark Beast Puppet

"No... ple-please... gi-give... me... a... cha-chance."

The monster spoke stutteringly.

Simultaneously, it swung its arms, attacking Lin Fan.

Lin Fan was taken aback.

He realized he might be able to extract some information.

He didn't deliver a killing blow immediately, attempting to press for answers.

However, the monster could only repeat those same few words over and over.

It was as if that was the only language it knew.

"I really was doing something unnecessary."

Lin Fan sighed softly, reached out to grab its neck, and gave it a light twist.

After putting the corpse away, he deactivated Void Walk and then immediately reactivated it.

This time.

He opened a second spatial gate in the commercial district.

He was going to the Alliance Building.

Lin Fan stepped out of the white space in a secluded corner.

He deactivated Void Walk.

The streets of the commercial district were brightly lit, with a steady stream of pedestrians enjoying the city's nightlife.

No one noticed his appearance.

Lin Fan walked silently toward the towering building in the distance... the Alliance Building.

A few seconds later.

He pushed the door open and entered.

There were still many people on the first floor. Lin Fan remained calm and walked straight toward the front desk.

"Mr. Chen? You've come quite late today."

Before he could reach the desk, a voice called out from the side.

Lin Fan found the voice somewhat familiar. He turned to look and saw Elder Wang, the Alliance appraiser, smiling at him.

Elder Wang was dressed in purple robes, holding a strange object in one hand.

"Is there something I can help you with today? I can handle it for you."

Elder Wang spoke up proactively, not minding Lin Fan's cold demeanor at all.

Firstly, Mr. Chen himself was extremely powerful.

Secondly, after learning that he was likely a master appraiser.

Elder Wang held him in even higher esteem.

"Hm, is your branch director here? I have something to discuss with him."

Lin Fan asked in a raspy voice.

Elder Wang looked puzzled. After glancing around, he gestured for Lin Fan to follow him.

The two walked toward the elevator.

On the way, Elder Wang informed Lin Fan that the director had gone to the Alliance Headquarters in the Royal Capital and had not yet returned.

"Is it a serious matter? All the Alliance directors and deputy directors are here; we can serve Mr. Chen on the director's behalf."

Elder Wang's expression was solemn.

"Hm, that works too."

Lin Fan replied briefly.

Elder Wang immediately took out his phone.

He made several calls in quick succession.

He told Fang Bin and the others to gather in a designated meeting room.

He specifically mentioned that Mr. Chen was the one who needed them.

After hanging up the last call, Elder Wang looked at Lin Fan beside him.

"We'll go meet them now."

Lin Fan nodded without speaking.

Elder Wang also stopped talking as the elevator quietly ascended.

A few seconds later, the elevator stopped.

The two stepped out. Elder Wang led the way, and Lin Fan followed silently.

They arrived at their destination, a spacious meeting room.

A long table fixed to the floor sat in the center, surrounded by chairs.

Four people were already waiting there. Upon seeing them enter, they immediately stood up.

Lin Fan scanned the four of them.

He knew Fang Bin, Vice Minister Wei Rujun, and Zhao Chaoyang; only the last person was a stranger.

Sensing Mr. Chen's gaze.

The stranger immediately smiled and introduced himself.

"My name is Jing Dongyang, one of the deputy directors of this Alliance branch."

"One Tier 4 Mage, four Tier 3 Mages. Not bad."

Lin Fan thought to himself.

He felt that the strength of this Alliance branch.

Was enough to rank among the top in Baiyun City.

Only the Magic Academy could come close to it.

Without delay.

Elder Wang hurriedly invited Lin Fan to take a seat, then found a place for himself.

"Elder Wang said you have urgent business to discuss. Does Mr. Chen require the Alliance's assistance?"

Vice Minister Wei Rujun was the first to speak.

She was the strongest director present.

With her taking the lead, the others had no objections.

Lin Fan didn't answer.

He simply waved his hand, taking five corpses out of his storage ring.

The corpses landed on the floor beside him instantly, drawing everyone's gaze.

When Fang Bin and the others saw the appearance of those five monsters.

Their expressions changed abruptly.

Eyes widened, mouths hung slightly open, faces filled with shock.

"The-these... are Dark Beast Puppets!"

Elder Wang cried out in shock, suddenly standing up and walking quickly to the corpses.

The others also snapped out of their shock.

They all stepped forward to examine them closely.

Beneath his mask.

Lin Fan raised an eyebrow slightly.

Dark Beast Puppets?

What are Dark Beast Puppets?

He was quite certain these things weren't magical beasts, as he hadn't gained any experience after killing them.

But if he directly asked what a Dark Beast Puppet was, wouldn't that be strange?

Given his current identity as "Mr. Chen," even someone from a small city like Baiyun City should know about Dark Beast Puppets.

Sigh, pretending to be an expert is sometimes quite a hassle.

"If only I could know their information."

Lin Fan sighed inwardly as he watched the group examine the Dark Beast Puppets. His breath brushed against the mask and bounced back onto his face.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up.

Right, my mask!

He almost slapped his own forehead.

How could he forget such an important thing? He had even come all this way and didn't even dare to ask questions openly.

Truly foolish.

While Fang Bin and the others were still examining the corpses.

Lin Fan activated the mask's ability and looked at the monsters.

An information panel instantly popped up before his eyes.

[Dark Beast Puppet: Formerly human. After being baptized through a special ritual, they become neither human nor beast, turning into empty shells filled with resentment. They can be controlled by others through a special mark.]

Lin Fan: "..."

After reading the description, he was completely stunned.

They were once human, yet turned into such hideous monsters because of a ritual?

This was sinister to the extreme.

Wait, doesn't that mean...

He looked at the Dark Beast Puppet that had the same build as the fat man.

A terrifying thought rose in his heart.

No way...

Just then.

Vice Minister Wei Rujun turned around and looked at him.

"Mr. Chen, may I ask where you discovered these Dark Beast Puppets? I suspect this matter is related to the Dark Alliance."

Her tone was serious.

Lin Fan didn't hide anything; he only said he encountered them on the outskirts of the city, without mentioning it was right at his doorstep.

"I see. Then the recent disappearance cases must have been the work of the Dark Alliance."

"Dark Beast Puppets are the signature of the Dark Alliance. They must want to continue kidnapping children on the outskirts."

"Fortunately, Mr. Chen acted and prevented another family tragedy."

Zhao Chaoyang added with a solemn expression.

"Mr. Chen, did you see anyone else where you found the Dark Beast Puppets?"

"Usually, Dark Beast Puppets require a controller. The other party should have been nearby."

Fang Bin asked with a face full of worry.

Lin Fan shook his head without speaking, his thoughts racing.

From the information from the mask and the words of the others.

He had already figured out the origin of these monsters.

He planned to go back and search more thoroughly.

However, one question kept lingering in his mind.

Dark Beast Puppets belong to the Dark Alliance and must be controlled by someone, but why would they target his home?

Lin Fan thought of the Dark Beast Puppet that looked exactly like the fat man.

Then he remembered the scene where the fat man had forced his father to hand over Lin Duo.

An answer gradually became clear.

Could it be... the Dark Alliance's target is his sister?

He couldn't think of any other reason.

Only one question remained in his heart.