Original God: Being stepped on by Alechino at the beginning

　Although I have to leave soon, I will see if there is a chance to come back in the evening.

　His cooking skills are still quite good after two lives. Tonight, he'll make a nourishing and blood-tonifying soup for Chizhi. I wonder if she'll be willing to accept it...

　Lu Li thought quietly in his heart.

　Chapter 25: Myles and Silver, meeting with Carles

　Because she knew that Lu Li still had some things to do later, and her own physical condition had recovered, she had to go back to Qianzhi House first. So under Qianzhi's expulsion, Lu Li had no choice but to leave first.

　Today's affairs were actually quite busy. His purpose of visiting Qianzhiwu was really just to make a piece of clothing. Fortunately, although it took a lot of time, he could still make it to the Gray River area, that is, to the headquarters of the Thorn Rose Society in Fontaine.

　After saying goodbye to Qianzhi, Lu Li was thinking about Qianzhi's dietary restrictions while hurrying on his way.

　She doesn't seem to like dishes with strong or heavy flavors, but since she was born in Inazuma, where there is such an abundance of seafood, maybe fish soup would be to her liking?

　While thinking, Lu Li climbed the stairs leading to the underground city. Soon, he arrived at the Gray River area and focused his attention.

　The public security underground is completely different from that on the ground. In the Gray River area, where all kinds of people mix, there are many gang thugs and thugs. Lu Li, who grew up in the Hearth House, has dealt with these people more than the average person.

　Therefore, he knew very well what key points he must pay attention to when dealing with such an environment.

　Try not to go to remote areas and get into trouble, and don't squeeze into the crowd as it is easy for you to be harassed or even have your belongings stolen.

　After calmly walking around some thugs who looked like they were not in the right mind, Lu Li headed towards the headquarters of the Thorn Rose Society.

　However, when he just came to a dark alley, a group of people suddenly appeared in front of him and surrounded him. At the same time, the way behind him was also blocked by a group of masked thugs.

　"That bulge in your arms is Mora, right? Hand over the money."

　A thug pulled a knife from his waist and said cheerfully, "Judging from your appearance, you're here for tourism, right? The upper and lower districts are completely different. This time, I'll teach you a lesson!"

　Seeing this group of street thugs surrounding him, Lu Li's expression was extremely strange. After a light sigh, he said calmly: "Sorry, can you please let me go? I don't want to see blood."

　Everyone looked at each other, and then the next moment they all burst into laughter.

　Behind Lu Li, a burly man took the initiative to attack and slapped Lu Li on the back.

　But what was faster than his was the latter's reaction.

　Almost before his slap could land, Lu Li had already turned around, twisted his waist, and used his strength from his waist to strike forward with his elbow, like a black streak exploding in mid-air. After hitting the opponent's chin, he knocked him to the ground with a direct blow.

　The thugs around widened their eyes at this moment. They never expected that this guy would not only refuse to surrender but also dare to resist.

　Just as they reacted and were about to get angry, Lu Li's attack came again.

　Now that we have decided to take action,

　No need to worry about trouble anymore.

　"Wow——"

　As a gangster screamed, he was kicked three meters away. At this time, everyone knew that Lu Li was definitely not someone to be trifled with. However, these gangsters were not going to give up. The leader of the gangs roared "son of a bitch" and stabbed directly with a dagger.

　But this prelude was too long, and to Lu Li, who had been trained since childhood, it seemed full of flaws.

　What's more, after he completed the bloodline transformation and obtained the [Word Spirit] Jun Yan, his physical fitness has increased dramatically.

　Lu Li dodged sideways and chopped down with his elbow, hitting the attacker on the back of the neck and knocking him unconscious on the ground. He then looked at the two people rushing towards him.

　The next moment, he stepped on the chest of a person who was rushing towards him, and at the moment he jumped up with the force, he suddenly kicked the other person in the face.

　After knocking down two more people, Lu Li breathed softly and began to beat his heart, looking at the last gangster left here.

　Seeing all his brothers fainting on the ground, the gangster's face turned extremely pale, but soon a ferocious look appeared on his face, and he suddenly pounced towards Lu Li.

　Faster than him was Lu Li's hook punch, which hit him on the chin and made him dangle and curl up. At the moment when he retracted his hand and hit him again with a liver-bursting punch, it hit his side. At the same time, his other hook punch also came forward and hit the head of the gangster who had completely lost consciousness. Finally, he raised his foot and swept it out, a powerful kick hitting him in the face.

　"Boom."

　With a dull thud, the limp body fell heavily to the ground, indicating that the gangster had completely fainted.

　Lu Li clapped his hands, and then looked at the people lying on the ground in the narrow alley with a speechless expression.

　He doesn't like to cause trouble, but that doesn't mean he won't fight back if trouble comes his way.

　"Clap clap clap!"

　At this moment, the sudden sound of applause caught Lu Li's attention. Following the direction of the applause, he saw two men in suits standing at the entrance of the alley. Lu Li was a little surprised, "Myles and Silver, when did you get here?"

　"Just a while ago," the man in sunglasses, looking stern, said at this moment, "We were just about to help, but we didn't expect you to have solved it all so quickly. If you have the opportunity to learn such martial arts, please do let me spar with you. I also want to do more for the Thorn Rose Society."

　"Silver is right," said a white-haired old man in a suit on the other side. He said softly at this moment, "It only took you 6 seconds to deal with these thugs. You took care of them all before we could catch up. It's really amazing."

　"After all, these guys are just ordinary people in hoodlums' guise. They have no abilities and can only huddle together and make noise." Lu Li shook his head and walked towards the two of them, asking curiously, "But you two are here now. Could it be that Navia is here too?"

　"No, the eldest lady is still in Baisong Town handling the financial affairs of the Thorn Rose Society. She needs to relax now, so if there is a chance, please go visit her, Master Lu Li. She will be happy to hang out with you, and we also want to see her relax."

　Myles, the white-haired old man in a suit, spoke gently at this moment.

　Lu Li scratched his head awkwardly, then nodded slightly and said calmly, "I've got that. So, the reason you two are here is..."

　"I came here specifically to look for you at the behest of Guild President Carles, but I didn't expect to see you here shortly after leaving," Myles said sincerely. "In short, Mr. Lu Li, the meeting originally scheduled for the original location must now be moved to a different location to prevent the risk of getting lost. So, I'm taking you to that secret location."

　"I see. Mr. Cares is truly reliable. In that case, let's set off now!"

　Lu Li was slightly surprised, and then nodded solemnly.

　Yes, if I remember correctly, there seems to be a very dangerous but very well-hidden traitor beside Cares.

　His memory of this was a little vague, but now that he knew that Cares actually had such a plan, he naturally felt relieved.

　Navia’s dad is really reliable!

　Chapter 26: Cares' proposal and determination to fight to the death!

　After following Myles and Silver around in the underground city of Gray River for a long time, Lu Li finally arrived at the place invited by Cares. There was a group of Thorn Rose Society members guarding the periphery, and in the depths, Cares was sitting alone in a chair, reading the newspaper in his hand under the light of the table.

　"Sir Lu Li, we will send it here. Please discuss the rest with the president."

　Myles said in a serious voice at this moment.

　Hearing this, Lu Li nodded slightly and did not refuse. With the crowd's active avoidance, he finally met the president of the Thorn Rose Society, who was also the father of his good friend Navia.

　This is a man with a very British aristocratic temperament. He is wearing a very well-fitting custom-made suit. He has blond hair and a beard. He looks like a spirited golden lion.

　This person is the leader of the largest gang in Fontaine, the Thorn Rose Society - Cares.

　The routes that the maritime patrol ships connecting the various districts of Fontaine now sail are named after their family, namely "Clementine Line", "Navia Line" and "Cares Line", to commend the great efforts made by the Rose Society in completing the maritime patrol ships, an infrastructure that benefits the people.

　at this time

　After seeing Lu Li finally arrive, Cares's one eye took a good look at the boy that Navia often mentioned.

　This was the first time they met each other, but because of their daughter, they were also familiar with Lu Li and Cares.

　Whether it is his character or his family background as a hearth family.

　"Mr. Cares, thank you very much for taking the time to accept my request and meet with me."

　"Don't be so polite. You're Navia's friend. I trust her judgment. Being her friend proves that you're a good person." Carles nodded slightly and motioned for Lu Li to sit in front of him. Then, he said softly, "What's more, you came to meet me this time and proposed a negotiation plan that I can't refuse."

　Lu Li nodded slightly, then pulled out a stack of documents from his pocket and said calmly, "We both share a common goal, so at my request, he agreed to let me handle the entire matter. Coincidentally, our intelligence network also knows that the Thorn Rose Society seems to be working hard on this, so this may be an opportunity for cooperation."

　"Of course, the Thorn Rose Society never minds having more friends. However, I've heard of the reputation and activism of Hearth House. So, this can only be considered a collaboration, and there's no guarantee that we'll maintain this relationship in the future. Sir Lu Li, do you understand?"

　Carles said solemnly at this moment.

　"Of course. After all, I can't directly issue orders to all Hearth House members on her behalf. This cooperation is just a privilege she has granted me." Lu Li touched his nose awkwardly and said softly, "Ahem. Alright, Mr. Cares, why don't you first focus on the information I have and the experimental research report I wrote. Then, we can discuss and see if there's any area where we can have in-depth cooperation."

　"I understand. By the way, Mr. Lu Li, according to the proposal in your letter, it seems that we will also cooperate with the Special Patrol Team?"

　"Well, I do have some connections in the Special Patrol Team. However, given the unique nature of our two forces, it's obvious that they will only provide assistance within their capacity and won't intervene directly."

　Lu Li said softly at this moment.

　Cares nodded slightly, then smiled softly. "Even so, it's enough. I never thought that one day we would have such deep cooperation."

　After he finished speaking, he lowered his head and carefully read the information provided by Lu Li.

　The more he looked at me, the tighter his brows furrowed, and his eyes became sharper and more dazed.

　No wonder... I didn't expect [Les] to be such a bad guy... This is also the fundamental reason why the girl's disappearance case has been an unsolved case for ten years. So that's why...

　After a long pause, Carles finally closed the information in his hand and said sincerely, "I understand. This is all very useful information and data. It has effectively filled in the doubts I had before. Now, the answers to many of my questions have been easily solved."

　"But the key lies in how we should eradicate a force that has been dormant for over a decade and has spread the Les industry throughout Fontaineland through unknown channels."

　"Actually, I've read your report and learned a lot of secrets. Now, I have a clear idea of ​​what's going on. To conceal the Rose Thorn Society's presence for ten years and then spread [Les] throughout Fontaineland is impossible for ordinary fishermen or corrupt nobles. Unless they leverage the power of the [Rose Thorn Society] and gain connections with all walks of life, then it's possible!"

　Carles said in a deep voice at this moment.

　"In other words, Mr. Cares, are you saying that the Thorn Rose Society... has a traitor?"

　"Indeed, I've noticed this since I launched several strikes before, but they didn't yield the expected results. Now, after receiving your intelligence and learning about the huge profits involved and even the involvement of the Lefevere family, I may be able to identify the most likely suspect. However, I still lack absolute evidence."

　At this moment, Cares continued calmly, "But, perhaps soon, everything will be revealed."

　"Appreciate further details."

　Lu Li asked curiously.

　"Not long ago, after unremitting efforts, we touched the conscience of a man who had gone astray while selling [Les]. Finally, through his efforts, I was invited to a banquet scheduled for tomorrow evening. And at that time, the businessman who [produced] Les will also be among the guests."

　"I already have a clue. I can confirm who it is. I just need to wait for tomorrow's banquet. When I see him among the guests, I will be able to confirm my opinion completely."

　At this moment, Cares said calmly, "But it's obvious that this dinner party is definitely not that simple. I'm likely to face retaliation, or even put my life in danger. But that's irrelevant. The key point is that he has endangered my family, Navia!"

　"So, Mr. Lu Li, if possible, could you please join me for the banquet tomorrow night?"

　"And while we're at it, leverage the power of the Thorn Rose Society, Hearth House, and the Special Patrol to completely destroy the remaining Les production and sales locations in Fontaineland?"

　Lu Li's eyes flickered slightly, "If I don't succeed, I will die? Mr. Carles,

　Do you have such great courage?"

　"Now that we've found an opportunity to kill them with one strike, we absolutely cannot let it go. After this, it's only a matter of time before we deal with the remaining cats and dogs!"

　Lu Li was silent for a moment, then said softly: "I understand, I accept your proposal!"

　"Happy cooperation!"

　Looking at the hand extended by Cares, Lu Li shook hands with him firmly the next moment, and they both spoke at the same time.

　Chapter 27 The Night Coming

　After bidding farewell to Mr. Cares, Lu Li left the Gray River area and headed to the ground, where he immediately made contact with another target person, Xia Wole, who worked in the Special Patrol Team and was now the captain.

　Since he was adopted and raised in the Fireplace House in Fontaine, it was natural that Lu Li maintained a good relationship with these girls.

　This is also the important reason why he can make friends everywhere and seek help anywhere.

　In a small room, Xia Wole, a girl with purple hair, was eating French fries because she was really bored waiting. When she saw Lu Li finally arrived, a hint of anger appeared on her cute face. "You're too slow, aren't you?!"

　"Ahem, sorry, I've discussed a lot of things with Mr. Cares before, but in short, he's willing to cooperate with us on this matter..."

　"Stop. The Special Patrol Team didn't officially cooperate with the Thorn Rose Society or Hearth House. We simply happened to receive some information, happened to be patrolling there at the time, and happened to be fully staffed for training."

　Xia Wole coughed lightly, then looked at Lu Li's subtle gaze and said angrily, "Don't look at me like that. Otherwise, if I submit the cooperation plan you proposed, there's no way those people in Mumang Palace will agree to my action!"

　"Not only is he so slow in his work, but he's always hanging around Lady Funina. It's really..."

　As she spoke, Xia Wole couldn't help but rub her brows with a headache.

　"Last time, I was planning to have the special patrol team form a formation to form a fire gun guard. Sigh, our Lord Water God is really giving me a headache..."

　Lu Li's expression was subtle.

　"Okay, let's get down to business. How are he and you planning to cooperate with us?"

　After Xia Wulei finished complaining, she asked softly at this moment.

　"According to Carles, I should be attending a dinner with him tomorrow. There, he said he already has absolute evidence to pinpoint the manufacturer of [Les]. He only needs to see who the guests are to confirm it."

　"If the leader is taken down, then the remaining tasks, namely the various cadres and intermediaries, will require our joint efforts to destroy them. The Thorn Rose Society and Hearth House, together with the Special Patrol, may be able to eradicate this evil force in Fontaineland once and for all, which has been tormenting the people and endangering social security for over a decade."

　"I understand, but didn't I hear someone might attack Navia? What did Mr. Cares say? Isn't he worried? There's always a saying that goes, 'A thief can be thieves for a thousand days, but you can never be on guard against thieves for a thousand days.'"

　Xia Wulei asked with some curiosity.

　"The intelligence and information I gave him show that he already understands the criminal's modus operandi. Therefore, as long as Navia doesn't touch unfamiliar bodies of water or drink water given by others, nothing will happen. Furthermore, Clorinde will be there to protect her tomorrow until this crime is completely resolved. Also, Xiawolei, you too, must never touch other people's gifts."

　"Of course I won't accept anything from others casually, and if someone comes here with an unknown purpose, it won't escape my sight."

　Xia Wulei said softly, then stood up, took the hat from the table and put it back on, and then said softly: "However, I must praise you for quietly managing such a huge chess game. Could it be that the Hearth House has other purposes for this?"

　Lu Li shook his head and said calmly, "Just like the Thorn Rose Society can't stand seeing civilians become dehumanized and even destroyed because of their addiction to Lexicon, and even their families broken up by their addiction, the Hearth House, at least the Hearth House in Fontaine, doesn't like to see such a situation either."

　"Besides, the source of [Les] is also related to the matter we have been pursuing. Apart from that, we have no other requests."