Saving the male protagonist in the dungeon only resulted in him becoming cannon fodder.

Even if Li Yuan hated Li Ming, he wouldn't act like this. Li Yuan returned home and instructed Li Yan, "If anyone comes looking for you, don't go." When Li Yan heard his brother say this, he wondered if it was him. Li Yan already knew a little about it. Li Yuan was somewhat angry, "Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask. Just do your own thing."

Seeing his brother so angry, Li Yan said nothing more. He knew about the conflict between Li Yuan and Li Ming, but he also understood that, no matter what, they were brothers. Back in his room, Li Yuan couldn't calm down for a long time. He knew his relationship with Li Ming had reached a point of no return, but he had never imagined resolving the issue this way. He felt incredibly confused and pained.

Meanwhile, Wang Cheng didn't give up. He continued to look for other ways to achieve his goal. He knew Li Yuan was a principled man, but he believed that given the right opportunity, he could persuade him. Li Yuan, on the other hand, was lost in deep thought. He didn't know how to face the situation, nor how to protect himself and his family. He decided to temporarily leave City A and find a quiet place to think things through.

Wang Cheng pondered. Li Lin's whereabouts were still unknown, and Li Wei wouldn't fall for a trap so easily again. Therefore, the only person left who could possibly be Li Ming's enemy was probably Zhao Ming. The reason he wanted to eliminate Li Ming was because Li Ming knew too many secrets; such a foolish person couldn't be allowed to live. Thinking this, a sly smile appeared on the young man's face. He wondered if Uncle Bai still remembered the couple who died at his construction site years ago—such a profound memory, difficult to erase no matter how many years passed.

On the other side, Bai Mengmeng keenly sensed Lu Ze's low spirits and asked with concern, "What's wrong?" When Lu Ze saw Bai Mengmeng, he decided not to hide it anymore and said softly, "I just went to see Wang Cheng." Bai Mengmeng looked blank, "Who is Wang Cheng? I've never heard of that name before."

Lu Ze explained, "He's that mysterious person." Bai Mengmeng was so surprised she couldn't close her mouth. "He actually came! But how did you see him?" Lu Ze shook his head helplessly. "I don't know the reason either, I just find it a bit strange." Bai Mengmeng pondered, "Since he's already here, then what happened yesterday is very likely his doing. It seems he's far more cunning than we imagined, managing to place Zhu Ting's body on the construction site without anyone noticing."

Wang Cheng acted swiftly, as he had dedicated years to gathering information on them. This time, he kidnapped a couple from a town Luffy had previously visited. The couple was forced to confess that their father had been Luffy's family's butler, but there was no other useful information; the house had already been emptied. Faced with this hard-won but now lost lead, Wang Cheng reluctantly chose to suspend his investigation.

Meanwhile, Bai Mengmeng had already begun secretly tracking Wang Cheng's every move. She was surprised to discover that Wang Cheng had also gone to the town Luffy had visited. Initially, Bai Mengmeng thought it was just Luffy's private matter, but now it seemed that wasn't the case. Bai Mengmeng immediately realized the seriousness of the situation, so she sent an urgent message to Luffy using a coded message.

In the dead of night, Luffy received the message and quickly scaled the wall to their secret base. Upon meeting, Bai Mengmeng cut to the chase: "Wang Cheng has started investigating you!" She then described in detail how Wang Cheng had kidnapped the couple. Luffy hadn't expected Wang Cheng to be investigating past events. Seeing he could no longer hide it, he told Bai Mengmeng that Zhao Xu was among those who framed her and sent her to prison. This unexpected discovery shocked Bai Mengmeng, as she had never imagined that Zhao Xu had already begun colluding with various young masters in his youth.

Finally, Bai Mengmeng reminded Luffy to be careful. Although they had learned of Wang Cheng's plan in advance, they still needed to remain vigilant.

Li Yuan had already gone to another city, but he hadn't expected that he was still being watched by Li Wei. Late at night, they stood facing each other by the window, in the dim light of the streetlights. Li Wei said in a low voice, "Someone told me you know Li Lin's whereabouts." Li Yuan knew in his heart that this must be a trap set by Wang Cheng to ensnare him. But he decided to remain calm and told Li Wei, "I don't know, and I'm just avoiding Wang Cheng." Hearing Li Yuan's answer, Li Wei breathed a slight sigh of relief. He said with a sigh, "Ah, thankfully I'm not as impulsive as I used to be."

Li Yuan tried to comfort him, saying, "Yes, it's good that you think that way. However, Wang Cheng seems to know everything, even Zhu Ting's body was disposed of by him. We can't rule out the possibility that he possesses other important information." These words deeply worried Li Wei, because he recalled the time he accidentally hurt Bai Wenxun. So, Li Wei didn't say anything more and simply left the room. Li Yuan watched him walk away, then began tidying the room, preparing to rest. He lay on the bed, repeatedly pondering why he had been suspected. Just then, he suddenly heard a slight noise, like someone rummaging through things. Li Yuan closed his eyes, pretending to be asleep, while simultaneously keeping an eye on his surroundings.

The person outside the living room seemed to be searching for something, rummaging through drawers and cabinets. After a long while, the sound gradually faded away. Li Yuan realized that the person might have been Li Wei; he clearly didn't fully trust him and had secretly returned to find some evidence. Li Yuan secretly rejoiced that he hadn't given himself away, but at the same time, he was filled with anxiety about the future.

The cold night wind howled through the streets as Li Wei walked alone in the chilly darkness. His heart was filled with anxiety and confusion; he didn't know who had hidden his son, and after a long search, there was still no trace of him. Helplessly, he looked up at the sky, silently praying for a swift reunion with his son.

Li Yuan followed quietly behind, silently watching Li Wei. Seeing someone so worried about him, he felt a warmth in his heart. In contrast, he had been forced to harm others since childhood, even losing his own will to some extent. Li Yuan made up his mind to bring his mother to his side first, just in case he no longer wanted to live, at least his younger brother could continue to take care of their mother.

After finalizing his plan, Li Yuan returned to his room to pack his luggage. Li Yan understood and respected his brother's decision, immediately immersing himself in familiarizing himself with the company's operations and handling his brother's unfinished work. However, he felt something was off; it seemed his brother had already arranged everything so he could smoothly take over. Liu Ting comforted him, telling him not to overthink it, perhaps his brother was just too tired and needed a rest.