I Will Teach You How to Hunt Gods-Chapter 540 - 135: Only You Can...

After thinking for a long time, Yun You finally opened his mouth and asked, "Big brother and second brother definitely have the strength to protect Lamia, right? Moreover, staying by their side, Lamia shouldn't be harmed."

"At the very least...placing her with third sister Tang Jin or fourth sister Kasima Reiko would also be fine. Third sister is not inherently bad, and fourth sister is detached from worldly affairs, wanting a peaceful life; they should be able to meet these needs, right?"

"But why did you come to me in the end? I am your youngest student and have known everyone for less than half a year..."

"Could it be that in your heart, you trust me more than them?"

Old Jin fell silent.

After a moment, he shook his head helplessly and explained, "No..."

"They won't do."

"Head Wuji is a ranger. Although he doesn't agree with my ideals, he truly has a chivalrous heart willing to sacrifice everything, even his life, for the justice he believes in."

"One day, he might lose his life for that sense of righteousness."

"Second Zaikun is too kind-hearted, even somewhat weak. He may take care of Lamia, but asking him to protect someone in chaotic times... he wouldn't do well. If his character doesn't change, it'll inevitably lead him to ruin."

"Third Jin'Er is not inherently bad, but too reliant on family and parents, also too concerned with her reputation. If Lamia were to become a threat to the Tang Family in the future, and she had to choose between the two, she would hesitate but ultimately choose her family, just like when she betrayed us to return to her family."

"Fourth Ah Zero..."

At this point, Old Jin paused slightly.

As a somewhat capable recluse, Kasima Reiko is certainly worthy of entrusting with responsibility.

She doesn't cause trouble voluntarily, and she has self-preservation abilities. Raising a child should undoubtedly be no issue.

Yet in the end, Old Jin still shook his head, dismissing this option.

"Ah Zero's background is not simple. Adding Lamia to her life would definitely attract attention in a more turbulent future."

"If Ah Zero were a leader daring to contend with others, a brave soul, I could entrust Lamia to her, but she is not ready yet..."

"In other words, if she can't even see her own future clearly, how can she protect someone else?"

"As for Fifth Vitinya, he is even less suitable."

"He never conceals his ambition. Maybe he restrains it around me, but if I were to leave, he would completely lose control and become a beast of power."

"Therefore, for me, none of them are the best choice."

In fact, Old Jin is very accurate in judging others, as Yun You knows.

The five senior brothers and sisters have their personality quirks, which might not seem significant now, but in the future, they could become major issues.

Hence Old Jin is uneasy.

"As for you, my dear girl..."

Old Jin looked back at the silent Yun You, grinning, and said, "Even though we've not known each other long, I've mostly figured out your character."

"You may not despise evil as much as the eldest, but still have 'righteousness' in your heart. You're more tactful than the eldest, knowing what can be done and what can't for now, without being stubborn. This means you're more suited to survive in this world, without making many enemies."

"I once heard a sage say, the best way to defeat an enemy is to turn them into friends. With more friends, fewer enemies, only then can one be invincible."

"Perhaps you don't understand these thoughts, but you are doing exactly this, suggesting that even without guidance, you naturally comprehend this philosophy."

Upon hearing this, Yun You thought for a moment and realized it was true.

Aurora, Tian En, and Tiger Head Heavy Industries, were once Yun You's enemies.

However, after defeating them, Yun You did not settle scores but instead treated them with respect, considering them partners.

Because of this, her influence grew quickly within a few months to the current extent, able to interfere with the Lower City's political landscape.

Yun You is considered someone who can control herself well.

Perhaps due to the "lord" Sequence's influence, she is innately bloodthirsty, finding exquisite pleasure in seeing hated enemies being torn apart alive, sweeter than honey.

Thus, the "King" has always advised her not to suppress her nature, to kill when she wants, yet the virtues left by her parents, and Yun You's own humanity, have always made her restrain herself, only fully releasing this restraint in rare circumstances.

It seems Old Jin must have seen this as well.

"Similarly, you may not have the second's merciful nature, but you're inherently kind and your methods are ruthless enough. You have an unbreakable principle, discerning when to use kindness and when to wield a fist."

"You would never tolerate anyone crossing your principle, the very foundation of survival in turbulent times, which the second has yet to learn."

Old Jin shook his head and continued, "Compared to the third, you are not shackled by family honor, or care about those empty titles."

"In this era, although reputation is worthless to me, it's what many have pursued all their lives."

"Those who can cast aside such things are never ordinary people."

"As for the fourth's issue mentioned earlier, she is too lost in her own life, unlike you with a firm goal and the courage to move forward."

"As for the fifth... better not to mention."

Old Jin took a deep breath and appeared to age decades in an instant.

He is quite old, but usually maintains a dignified posture, standing straight, appearing young.

In front of Yun You now, he had no role to play, lacking the interest, so by slightly bending his back, he looked extremely aged.

"..."

For a moment, Yun You didn't know what to say.

She could see Old Jin likely planned to ask her long ago; this encounter was just an opportunity to express his thoughts.

But how could she, a small Tier Two Apprentice Death God, take on such an important role...

Moreover, Old Jin's "entrusting an orphan" and "passing the crown" demeanor, what exactly was he implying? Was he trying to make her...

Wait a moment...

Yun You's breath paused as she suddenly remembered something.

This meeting marked her formal inclusion into Old Jin's circle.

And this first conversation, Old Jin disclosed the backgrounds, personalities, and actions of the senior brothers and sisters, seeking her evaluations, some information even Jiang Wuji and Chen Zaikun, who have been with Old Jin for decades, might not know.

Furthermore, Old Jin confided about Sixth Senior Sister Lamia to her alone, even asking to "entrust an orphan," a secret none of the senior brothers or sisters knew.

Could it be... Old Jin intends to treat her as... his successor?

Yun You has never been foolish. Combining these factors, she instantly had this guess, looking at Old Jin in disbelief.

"..."

Old Jin, being who he is, could naturally understand the meaning in the girl's eyes.

But he neither explained nor denied or confirmed, simply maintained silence, silence...

"Very well... very well!"

Eventually, Yun You gritted her teeth and nodded, agreeing to Old Jin's "entrusting an orphan" request.

"I assure you, if there comes such a day, when you... when you're no longer here, I will take over your duty and protect Lamia!"

"Anyone wanting to harm her will have to step over my corpse first!"

Listening to Yun You's firm promise, Old Jin finally exhaled deeply, as if fulfilling a lifelong wish, relaxing completely.

He reached into his pocket and took out a medal edged with gold, bearing the Thorn Crown symbol.

"Take this."

Old Jin handed the medal to Yun You, saying solemnly, "It is a key, a key to solve all your questions after I'm gone... and to find Lamia."

"Remember this well, Ah You."

"This matter must not be told to anyone, no matter how much you trust them, not even Wuji or Zaikun."

"Because it concerns not only Lamia's safety but also the fate of this world..."

With that, Old Jin stood up and deeply bowed to his student Yun You.

"So, I'm counting on you..."