Chapter 61

"Stop joking!" Jiang Han rolled his eyes and said helplessly, "Can't you see that we clash? We can get along for a moment, but to take her in... let's just forget it!"

"True love often comes from teasing and scolding. Without teasing and scolding, where would the affection come from? Besides, that young lady is so outstanding, and she is the only direct disciple of the King of Assassins. There's nothing about her that doesn't match you, right?" Old Yun had a serious look on his face and said earnestly, "If you plan to take her in, I'll create an opportunity for you to bring her into the sect! What do you think?"

"This isn't about whether she matches me or not. This... wait a minute!" Jiang Han spoke with impatience but suddenly paused, then turned to stare at Old Yun with a half-smile, "Old Yun, why do I feel like your main goal is to bring Yan Yumo into the sect?"

"Is that so?" Old Yun's eyes twitched slightly, then he looked deeply pained.

"Brat! I'm thinking of you, and you actually doubt me! Think about it, that little girl is the only disciple of the King of Assassins, with a bright future and a beautiful face! She would be an excellent wife, and who wouldn't want her? You actually have such thoughts, it really angers me!"

Jiang Han's expression didn't change, and he said coolly, "Even if you're thinking of me... do you think she would be a good wife? She stabs people with a dagger at the slightest provocation. I'm afraid that instead of helping, she might stab me a few times."

"How can you know if you don't try?!" Old Yun wouldn't give up, clearly determined to bring Jiang Han and Yan Yumo together.

Of course, his true intentions were unclear and needed to be confirmed.

"Go try it yourself, but don't come to me!" Jiang Han grabbed a chicken leg, took a big bite, and mumbled, "I'm not ready to die yet!"

"That's what you said!" Old Yun's eyes suddenly lit up, then he fell silent, stroking his beard as if in deep thought.

"Phew!"

Jiang Han spat out all the chicken he had just eaten, staring at Old Yun with wide eyes, and said in a daze, "Are you thinking of eating the young grass with an old cow?"

"What?" Old Yun didn't understand Jiang Han's meaning and asked curiously.

"Nothing... nothing." Jiang Han's forehead broke out in a cold sweat. He couldn't help but imagine Old Yun looking at Yan Yumo with deep affection, saying sweet words, and felt his skin crawl. He immediately lost his appetite.

"You're being weird." Old Yun shook his head and didn't press further. He had gradually gotten used to Jiang Han's strange remarks and no longer found them odd.

In fact, Old Yun did have the intention of bringing Yan Yumo into the Supreme Heaven. As a top expert, he deeply understood the strength of Yan Yumo's master and had no doubt about Yan Yumo's future growth!

Jiang Han couldn't be sure, as Old Yun didn't know Jiang Han's master and only had a vague impression of him. But Yan Yumo was different.

The King of Assassins was a legend in the world of assassins!

As the only successor of the King of Assassins, Yan Yumo's potential was immense, and her unique constitution gave her the potential to create another legend!

In a way, Yan Yumo's future was already predictable, while Jiang Han's was completely unknown.

And often, the unknown is the most terrifying!

Therefore, Old Yun had no doubt about Jiang Han's potential. With his guidance and the mysterious master of Jiang Han, Jiang Han's future would not be weaker than Yan Yumo's!

Of course... on the condition that they don't fall.

Throughout history, there have been countless geniuses, but only a few have grown to become legends. The rest mostly fell during their growth.

Only the geniuses who survive can be called geniuses; those who fall are called failures and stepping stones!

Thinking about this, Old Yun glanced at Jiang Han, who was eating a chicken leg without any decorum and occasionally drinking wine. He smiled bitterly and sighed inwardly.

"Brat, who I can't see through, I hope you can keep going!"

"What are you looking at?" Sensing Old Yun's gaze, Jiang Han moved his eyebrows and spoke indistinctly.

"Looking at my chicken leg." Old Yun pouted.

"Oh. Sorry, I finished it by accident. Here, this one is for you." Jiang Han handed Old Yun a chicken leg with a few strands of meat still attached.

"Get lost!" Old Yun's face darkened, and he slapped the chicken leg into powder.

Jiang Han shrugged, "Tsk, really ungrateful!"

After wiping his mouth, he said with a lingering taste, "It was delicious. The owner's skills are pretty good! If only he added some chili powder, it would be even better!"

"Ha ha, hearing that, I'm relieved! But, what is this chili powder you mentioned? I'm sorry, but I've never heard of it before." The inn owner's loud laugh came from behind, but his voice carried a hint of confusion.

Jiang Han turned around and saw the inn owner approaching with two plates. He hurriedly stepped forward to take them, and the inn owner didn't refuse. After all, he was older and only felt gratitude towards Jiang Han, not the same respect he had for Old Yun.

"Chili powder... " Jiang Han pondered, feeling a bit troubled. He couldn't think of how to introduce it to the inn owner, and the exchange system didn't have such a thing... he couldn't even make a demonstration.

"Chili powder is something my former master made. I don't know where to find it." In the end, Jiang Han had to lie and dodge the question.

"That's too bad!"

The inn owner could only shake his head in regret. For someone dedicated to cooking, a new seasoning was extremely interesting!

Jiang Han also smiled helplessly, and in fact, part of his helplessness was genuine. He had developed a habit of speaking without thinking when he was relaxed.

Of course, if it wasn't Old Yun but someone else, Jiang Han would never be so relaxed. He would carefully consider every word.

For Old Yun, he had a deep-seated trust, which was a bit strange but very clear.

His subconscious told him that Old Yun would never do anything to harm him! Just like his trust in his parents, he had no reservations.

"Huh? Where's Yumo? Didn't I ask her to accompany the benefactor and the young brother? Where did she go?" The inn owner looked at the bones on the table, frowned, and asked curiously.

"She's a bit unwell and went upstairs to rest." Jiang Han pouted.

"She said she's unwell?" The inn owner's expression turned anxious, with a mix of anger and worry, "This child, she's good in every way, but she's too stubborn and doesn't tell me anything!"

"Don't worry." Old Yun smiled softly, giving Jiang Han a subtle glare, then said, "I checked, Yumo is just a bit tired. She'll be fine after resting."

"That's a relief!" The inn owner visibly relaxed.

He almost unconditionally trusted Old Yun's words!

Suddenly, Old Yun spoke again, his voice carrying a hint of inquiry, "I think Yumo has good potential and want to bring her into the sect. I want to ask you... do you agree?"

"This..." The inn owner was taken aback, then recovered, his face showing some difficulty.

"Speak your mind, no need to hold back!" Old Yun said calmly.

"Alright, I'll speak frankly. I dote on my granddaughter and always try to please her... I don't know if she would be willing..."

"That's easy to solve. We can ask her later. I respect her opinion." Old Yun nodded.

The inn owner nodded gratefully, then hesitated and spoke again.

"Also, she has already joined a sect. If she joins your sect, would it cause you any trouble?"

Old Yun was taken aback for a moment, then smiled lightly.

Jiang Han also laughed, with a hint of mockery.

"Benefactor, you and the young brother... what are you laughing about?" The inn owner realized he might have said something wrong but still asked, confused.

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PS: Originally, a reader of "Final Throne" donated 10,000 Qidian coins, and I should have added an extra chapter. However, this week I have practical training and very little private time, so I can only update twice today. I apologize.

I owe everyone a chapter, and I will try my best to catch up in the next few days! Additionally, thank you to reader Lycius for the five evaluation votes and two update votes.

There will be another chapter soon.