Chapter 294: Thanks for the invitation, I'm in the Black Society, recently very busy (seeking monthly votes

After leaving the internet cafe, Lin Li naturally went home first, with no intention of continuing to study, and after putting down his study-related things, Lin Li manifested the "Basic Sword Technique".

It's a pity, but it's not the kind of manifestation that can directly implant into the brain; it's just another book.

Manifesting the "Invisible Sword", Lin Li opened it and studied for a while.

Because of the increase in translation count and knowledge, even without searching literature now, he can barely understand some meanings.

"Does the Basic Sword Technique include sword flying?"

And having understood the scattered information at the beginning, Lin Li said somewhat delightedly.

Does this mean I won't need a mecha to fly in the future?

But if I really want to learn, I definitely still need to translate it completely first.

After Lin Li briefly browsed it, he opened the computer, but not to start translating—

"The worst security area in Nansang"

"The worst security area in Xiling"

Such content appeared in the search box.

After thinking at night, Lin Li believed that since he had encountered very few thefts and robberies in his life so far, if he didn't change his life trajectory, after a month passed, his task progress would definitely still be zero.

If criminals don't come near me, then I can only go near criminals myself.

So I definitely need to know where criminal density is highest.

But the pop-up message made Lin Li not very satisfied.

Either it's a rant post from over a decade ago, or it says the poor thing is the economy and ecological environment rather than security, or it's some publicly disclosed case details.

Meaningless, even if security was originally bad, it's probably improved now.

After thinking a while longer, Lin Li's eyes lit up, and he took out his phone.

"Lin Li: Uncle."

"Yang Liang: I'm not on night shift today, I got off work, but Lin Li, if you're urgent, I can also work overtime."

Lin Li suddenly felt quite sorry for Yang Liang, having suffered such severe PTSD.

"Lin Li: Uncle, I don't mean to have you work overtime, I just want to ask, in Nansang or Xiling, which area has the best security?"

Whether asking Baidu or AI, Lin Li realized it's not as good as asking Yang Liang, this demon suppressor.

The Demon Suppression Bureau itself is responsible for maintaining security, and theoretically, different Demon Suppression Bureaus in the same area should have evaluations, and superiors often need to hold joint meetings, so which Demon Suppression Bureau is busier, has more matters, the demon suppressors below should also know.

Moreover, Yang Liang is not the most grassroots; he was dispatched from the bureau to the substation.

As an internal staff member, Yang Liang certainly knows more and is closer to the real situation.

And as for why asking "the best", naturally because asking "the worst" would easily raise Yang Liang's vigilance.

Lin Li personally believes that in Yang Liang's heart, he doesn't count as a person.

Of course, it's just his personal opinion, so maybe he still is a person.

"Yang Liang: Why are you asking this?"

Not a very repulsive questioning, good.

But the truth cannot be said, saying it would definitely not tell himself, so—

"Lin Li: Nothing much, just the teacher asked us to do a small survey on life happiness index, I think asking you would be more convenient."

"Yang Liang: You high schoolers are already doing this kind of thing?"

"Lin Li: Enriching extracurricular homework? Now schools are all like this."

"Yang Liang: Oh oh."

"Lin Li: So can you say it, Uncle? If not, forget it, I'll go online to check information, or do field visits and ask around—it's the same."

"There's nothing really unsayable," because typing is troublesome, Yang Liang directly called over the phone, "The best security, our Sanqiao Community would definitely rank up there……"

"Uncle, please slow down, I'm taking notes."

Lin Li immediately pulled up the Xiling map on the computer, carefully marking every area Yang Liang reported with big crosses.

"What about the areas with relatively poor security?"

Seeing the crossed-out areas on the map were still too few, Lin Li shifted to inquire.

Because of Lin Li's earlier groundwork, Yang Liang, upon hearing this, just paused briefly, then continued speaking without much guard:

"Xiling's environment can be considered somewhat poor, that's definitely only the old urban area, unavoidable, the Lao You Road area has many idle youths and uneducated little brats who like to cause trouble;

Also the Donghu District, that place isn't it full of bars and KTVs? When the night comes and the alcohol kicks in, incidents always happen……"

Lin Li was overjoyed, highlighting these areas on the map one by one.

Basically all at the map's edge, some simply no longer counted as part of Xiling.

"……Anyway, these places are still quite chaotic at night, never go alone deep into the night to these places, easy to encounter some unpleasant things." After finishing the introduction, Yang Liang didn't forget to remind.

"You can rest assured, Uncle Yang, you still don't understand me, do you?"

Lin Li, who was putting on shoes at the door preparing to go alone deep into the night to these places, habitually nodded seriously and responded.

"It's precisely because I understand that I'm not at ease!" Yang Liang judged people truly accurately.

"In any case, thank you, Uncle Yang, this information is very helpful for my task completion!"

"You're welcome, it's rare that you contact me not to increase my workload, but for these proper matters, Uncle is still quite pleased.

If you have such needs in the future, you can always tell Uncle, Uncle will do his best to give advice and provide help."

Yang Liang on the other end of the phone, his voice mixed with relief and joy.

Lin Li: "……"

"Haha, okay."

Private mosaic, uncle sauce, Wada Xi tricked you again.

After ending the call, Lin Li without hesitation rode his bike to the Minglu pointed out by Yang Liang.

……

The road is clear, but it's a bit confusing.

The brightness and density of the streetlights are lower than in other areas, making it appear relatively dim.

It's a dark road.

Lin Li still fears walking such roads, because he's afraid that in such darkness, others won't be able to see his handsome, prosperous-era appearance.

That would be a great loss—just thinking about it makes me feel terrible.

Moreover, it's quite far; I might as well take a taxi another day.

Although it's still before ten o'clock now, the number of shops open along the roadside is scarce, and occasionally some people gather at street corners, puffing clouds and spitting mist, making noise.

Occasionally, there are also fools riding modified electric scooters or motorcycles, emitting loud roaring noises as they speed past; while speeding, the fool driving will even shout 'Oh oh oh' loudly, as if afraid others won't notice him.

Such street-disturbing fools are the most, most, most idiotic.

Big cities actually have such fools too, but in big cities they usually drive sports cars.

But this makes Lin Li can't help but feel again: he's come to the right place.

In Lin Li's pocket, at this moment, still lies Bai Wanchiu's birthday gift—black silk.

He has already planned it: as soon as he encounters any criminal later, he will cover himself with the black silk and make a splendid entrance, punching pickpockets and kicking thieves, then silently depart under the grateful gaze of the victims.

"Don't need to thank me, I'm……the Black Silk Hero."

Back when he was eating assembled meals, Lin Li often imagined such a scenario; now, it's the perfect opportunity to put it into practice.

……

The Black Silk Hero encounters an epic-level slip-up.

The plan fails.

Riding around this street, Lin Li cycled for nearly an hour and a half, but found nothing.

He didn't even see a single slightly serious illegal act.

Those young men and women aged fifteen or sixteen, or in their early twenties, who gather together at midnight, seem to be simply smoking and chatting, occasionally shouting loudly, but without any outrageous behavior.

The most outrageous person Lin Li has encountered so far is someone who, because Lin Li rode slowly and kept staring at them, was noticed by a buddy who then shouted at Lin Li: "Look at your mom, huh?"

Why isn't anyone going around killing and setting fires?

Isn't it said that the local customs here are as simple and honest as Gotham's?

Lin Li stops his bicycle and gets off.

It's not that he has a target now.

Speaking honestly, Lin Li suggests strictly checking the air after ten o'clock at night; he suspects someone has added digestive aids into it.

——Lin Li is hungry.

However, there is indeed a street vendor setting up a dim yellow lamp by the roadside to do late-night snack business; Lin Li merely intends to go buy something to eat.

"Boss, give me a serving of chicken nuggets; I've already scanned the payment."

"Alright." The boss nods.

"Boss, I heard the security here isn't very good, and there are even black societies— is that true?"

While waiting for the night snack and nothing happening, Lin Li chats with the vendor, trying to find information.

"Yes, two months ago someone even raised a knife and stabbed people, claiming to be from some gang or another." The vendor nods.

"And now?" Having found hope again, Lin Li's eyes lit up instantly, and he hurriedly asked: "What are these black societies doing now?"

"In prison, of course." The vendor stared at the oil pan and answered instantly.

Lin Li: "(；o_o)?"

"They've stabbed people; normally, besides being in prison, what else could they do?"

"In, in prison?"

That seems to be the case.

Damn, it's really just as Bai Bufan said—the people he wanted to meet are mostly already in prison.

"These days, forming gangs like this is just being full and having nothing to do." The vendor said with a smile.

"So, is it safe here at night now?" Lin Li asked.

If so, then I should just leave.

"You can't have such thoughts, kid—no place is safe at night.

Moreover, many young people, instead of studying, come out to claim they're mixing in society; then, like newborn calves unafraid of tigers, they think they're heaven-and-earth big, and when they get worked up, they're worse than real black societies.

Around here, fights often happen at night; last time, they nearly smashed my stall, a bunch of little bastards."

The vendor, upon hearing this, shook his head again and admonished him disdainfully.

Can such fights satisfy my mission?

Lin Li feels uncertain.

After getting the chicken nuggets, he eats while walking toward his bicycle's position.

Damn, the bicycle is still there, even though I deliberately didn't lock it.

Xi Ling's standards are still too high.

Sitting by the roadside finishing the night snack, placing the packaging bag on top of the already full trash can, Lin Li decides to try a new approach.

——Since the chance of encountering a wild criminal case is low, why not try fishing for law enforcement?

With a thought, heaven and earth vast, Lin Li rode his bike to the nearest self-service ATM, withdrew four thousand yuan in cash sufficient to be filed as a bad act for case initiation.

Actually, Lin Li specially brought gold jewelry out today, but this item is too small; although worth several ten thousand, others can't easily notice it, whereas a stack of cash has more impact.

Lin Li temporarily locked and hid his bicycle—now he truly can't lose it—then found a roadside bench.

He found a black bag, put the cash and gold jewelry inside, but the bag wasn't sealed, so passersby would definitely still be able to see inside.

After that, Lin Li sat to one side, head bowed, 'dazed and sleepy'.

If a thief saw this scene and didn't act, they'd be a god.

Come on, steal my four thousand yuan fiercely!

……

Your mother.

Wasted another half hour.

Because there are relatively fewer people here, only about ten or so passed by Lin Li in half an hour. Each time he heard footsteps, he lowered his head hopefully, wishing a hand would steal the bag beside him, but each time he returned disappointed.

Even two buddies, upon seeing his money exposed, specially patted 'awake' themselves, reminding themselves of this, saying it's easy to be stolen.

The quality of Xilin people really needs to be lowered.

But anyway, Lin Li thinks his idea is fine—if he encounters someone with unclean hands, they definitely won't miss this chance. The problem is too few people pass by, so the chance of meeting a target is low.

Waiting like this all the time isn't suitable; perhaps he should take the initiative.

After pondering a new plan, Lin Li stood up, took the banknotes from his pocket, and held them in his hand.

Then he began walking in this area.

When a few small-time thugs smoking and chatting appeared ahead on the street, Lin Li immediately held the RMB in front of him, started counting, and put on his earphones, pretending to make a call.

When Lin Li crossed paths with them—

"Yeah, I just won four thousand yuan, so awesome, like picking it up for free—I can have a good meal tonight."

——For his own failure, what's harder to bear is others' success. When those with ill intentions learn Lin Li's money came easily, they're more easily stirred by greed.

Lin Li psychology!

After crossing paths, Lin Li continued chatting and laughing on the 'phone' on the surface, but actually activated 【Ear God's Penetration】, listening to sounds from behind.

However, this group had no ill intentions, just muttering things like "What kind of thing can win so much, gambling?" or "Where here can you play? Want to try? Maybe go ask."

But it's fine—this proactive approach is more efficient than sitting by the road waiting for a rabbit.

Lin Li also reflected on his shortcomings, decided to keep improving his image, and began walking with alternating light and heavy steps.

Oh no, I accidentally limped.

……

Fourth time.

When Lin Li crossed paths with four street loiterers who looked sixteen to twenty-six and were smoking, behind him, their footsteps disappeared.

Because they stopped walking.

The sound that followed was also lower because they lowered their voices to talk, much quieter than before.

"Fei Ge, a fat sheep delivered to the door—should we do it or not? Damn, a few thousand yuan, definitely enough to enjoy us for several nights."

"And he's a cripple, cash in hand is most convenient, just made that call so seriously, definitely didn't remember our faces—should we do it? Hell yes, brother."

Do it! Do it! Come do me!

——Lin Li also felt some junior brother Xuan Ya suppressing, his inner roar at this moment.

"Do it!"

"Such a top-notch target not to be taken? Come on, follow first, don't mess around on the main road—first see if he takes the small path."

"Alright, let's go."

With his back to the few, Lin Li, like hearing celestial music, suddenly understood.

Heart's desire fulfilled.

Tonight, I can finally have a gain.

Since that's the case, Lin Li naturally must satisfy their craving. To avoid being abrupt, after walking another half minute, he turned into the alley, still humming a tune.

The footsteps behind immediately became clear and urgent, while Lin Li merely chose to turn back at the right moment.

"What are you doing~ sigh~"

Lin Li was shoved straight to the ground, leaning against the wall corner, crying out.

Naturally, it was those four thugs just now, though now each wore a mask.

Only three in front, with one keeping watch at the alley mouth—still looks experienced.

The leader, yellow-haired, actually held a gleaming dagger. When Lin Li looked at him, he jerked it forward, lowered his voice, and snarled:

"Don't shout! If you dare shout, I'll stab you right now!"

"You... you... what do you want..." Lin Li trembled uncontrollably, eyes wide with fear.

"Damn, I really want to slash this guy's face a few times."

Seeing Lin Li's handsome face, the yellow-haired got angry, but now isn't the time to be jealous. He then pointed the dagger at Lin Li's eyes and said coldly:

"Take out all your valuables, quick, less your mother's ink stains!"

"Money, money's here."

Life is more important, Lin Li immediately threw all the cash in his hand onto the ground before him: "Spare me."

The dagger-wielding yellow-haired gave his companion a look; the companion immediately picked up the money and put it in his own pocket.

"Smart of you, hand over the phone too." The yellow-haired immediately continued.

Hearing that, Lin Li frowned slightly—he should have brought his backup phone out tonight.

Since the resistance process isn't over yet, he still took out his phone, which was also put into the companion's pocket by the yellow-haired's associate.

If you dare to drop me, I'll get angry.

All targets already in hand, the leader yellow-haired coldly chuckled:

"Very sensible. Being sensible means less suffering—losing is a blessing. Tonight, consider this your fortune. Let me teach you a lesson: don't flaunt wealth!

If you dare call the police, I'll eventually have someone kill your whole family—got it?"

He just said good night to himself, didn't he? How warm.

Lin Li felt somewhat moved.

I'll hit you a few less times later.

"Got it."

The weak, pitiful, and helpless cultivator Lin Li nodded.

"Go!"

With the loot in hand, Yellow Hair signaled the four to leave.

"Hey, I still have a gold necklace worth tens of thousands here—do you want it?" Lin Li suddenly spoke.

Yellow Hair and the four turned back: "(；o_o)?"

When they saw Lin Li suddenly take off a gold necklace leaning toward feminine style from his neck, the four of them were truly stunned.

Each of the four had been a thug for several months to several years, but they had never encountered such a situation!

Did he just come over willingly to get robbed?

But then Yellow Hair burst into ecstatic joy: "Quick! Damn! Awesome! You go grab it! We've hit a fat sheep!"

The companion immediately rushed forward and snatched it, scratched it with his fingernail, and excitedly said: "Fei Ge, it really seems to be gold!"

"Can you return my phone now? There's some data and photos inside that are very important to me..." Lin Li said weakly, "You can turn it off first and then give it back to me—I absolutely won't call the police. If I did, I'd have no father."

Yellow Hair laughed at Lin Li's words, mocking:

"Where did this idiot come from? Give it to your dad, then. Stay put here nicely for five minutes—if you dare come out, I'll chop you dead on the spot. Get lost!"

The three lackeys immediately followed Yellow Hair as he hurried away excitedly.

The moment the four left, Lin Li immediately stood up and brushed off the dust on his body.

Now, the complete robbery act has already ended, right?

And the amount isn't just over three thousand—"a relatively large sum"—but over thirty thousand—"a huge sum."

So, it's my turn now.

The Invisible Sword manifested beside him, and Lin Li again took out the retractable baton he had brought, smiling as he walked out of the alley.

With a swish, he flung it open, then locked it in place. Lin Li looked toward the direction where 【Ear God Tongue】 gave him feedback.

The four hadn't turned into another alley to leave; they were still sprinting excitedly and agitatedly down the main road, presumably preparing to find a place to launder the loot and split the money.

For them, this was indeed a profitable robbery.

Gold and phones—there are places where they can be recycled without worry, and this alley and street here have no surveillance.

"Tonight, I'm gonna sing my heart out at KTV! Call his mom eight Young Ladies, two each!"

The four were daydreaming about their bright future when suddenly they heard rapid footsteps behind them, gradually growing louder.

The four turned around and saw Lin Li running toward them.

What felt eerie and oppressive was that, just moments ago, Lin Li had been as timid and meek as a scared turtle, but now his face was full of a twisted smile.

Moreover, his running speed was so absurd that at one point, the four doubted even if Bolt came, he couldn't outrun this guy.

Although they were puzzled how this cripple's leg suddenly healed, aside from being startled by this expression and speed, even seeing this guy charging at them with a baton, the four felt no fear at all.

Ridiculous.

"Damn, you said come out in five minutes—you're out now, looking to die, huh!"

Yellow Hair drew his knife again, sneering angrily at Lin Li: "You really wanna get stabbed to death by me?"

In a daze, Yellow Hair seemed to see a white shadow emerge from Lin Li's body and fly into the knife in his hand.

Strange—must be my eyes playing tricks on me.

"Return my phone and I'll report you—how's that?" When the distance was close enough, Lin Li's voice came through.

"Screw your mom—" Lin Li completely enraged Yellow Hair, who raised his knife and viciously stabbed toward his own companion.

"Ah!! Fei Ge! What the hell are you doing!"

"I don't know! This knife just now seemed to have my damn self flying with it!"

"No, you two—what the hell are you doing, Tooth? What are you trying to do!?"

Meanwhile, the second lackey, who had been wondering why his own people were suddenly fighting, suddenly noticed another companion, Strong Child, appear behind him.

"I want to love left, ah, I want to love left, I can't take it anymore!" the man called Strong Child, now swelling with emotion, voice urgent, desperately tearing off the pants of the man in front of him.

Man: "?"

"Not that—you're tearing my pants—what the hell are you trying to do?"

"Want!"

Man: "(；o_o)?"

"Wait! Wait a minute!"

By the time Lin Li hadn't even made a move, the scene had already descended into chaos like a pot of porridge.

Too bad Bao Wei didn't have time to come over and drink this time.

……

"Didi~wuu~didi~wuu~didi~wuu~"

Police cars arrived at the street—perhaps because this unusual sound could be considered normal here, the neighbors only had a few people opening windows to watch the spectacle.

Several demon hunters jumped out of the vehicles and quickly located the robbers and victims.

"Stop! Don't move! Drop your weapons! Hands on head, squat and surrender!"

Because, according to the victim's description, it was a serious robbery case involving over thirty thousand in value, so the demon hunters were dispatched from the bureau rather than the local office. At this level, missions can be equipped with tasers.

At this moment, the lead demon hunter had already aimed his gun at the one who had harmed the four victims—arrogant posture, just like Sun Wukong, both hands gripping a stick slung behind his neck—the robber.

Hearing this, the robber Lin Li slowly turned his head, looking at the demon hunters who had already surrounded him, blinked, and pointed at his own nose:

"Robber? Me, me?"

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