Great, we're doomed now!

Around two or three thousand years ago, the Pillar Men, in their quest for the Super Aja Red Stone and sufficient life energy to transcend their own existence, created a vast number of vampires, posing a significant threat to the entire human race.

At the time, people were almost helpless against vampires, but later they discovered that these creatures feared the "sun," and the life energy generated by Ripple was similar in nature to sunlight. So the Ripple users stepped forward, transformed the magic into combat techniques, and waged a long struggle against vampires.

However, no Ripple user has ever been powerful enough to kill the "Pillar Man" who was the source of the Ripple, until a certain glib-tongued young man stepped onto the historical stage decades ago... Of course, that has nothing to do with the two of you now.

Ye Shou simply introduced the origins of Ripple and vampires to Bobo, further filling in the historical background of the many grudges in the "Qiao Family Compound," but only briefly mentioned the story of Kars and Joseph Joestar.

"It seems complicated. How long will it take to learn it?" Bobo scratched his head and casually stroked his mohawk.

"It feels like it will last for several years."

“Talented people can grasp the knack on the spot and master it in a few months.”

"Oh, oh, oh!"

"But generally speaking, it takes several years or even a decade to get into the inner circle."

"Hmm~"

Bobo asked nervously and expectantly, "What do you think of my talent?"

"As someone who awakened a Stand at a young age, Bobo, your talent is definitely not bad," Ye Shou said confidently.

In fact, Popo is extremely talented. Not to mention how abundant his life energy is, his athletic ability is among the best in humans. It should be noted that Silver Warrior's precision is only B, and he cannot share vision. This means that operations such as cutting bullets with a knife or creating wind with fire mainly rely on Popo's own skills and nerve reactions to control.

Anyone who lacks concentration, has poor muscle control, or has a slightly slower reaction time would be unable to perform such exaggerated movements.

He had never been exposed to Eastern breathing techniques and trained in the direction of a chivalrous knight like "Zorro," otherwise he might have been able to learn Ripple on his own without guidance.

"The conventional way to get started is to synchronize the body and mind to achieve a state of 'harmony' in order to perceive the rhythm of nature, thereby understanding oneself and tapping into life energy from within... Although Ripple is a combat technique, it is essentially a philosophy. Only by comprehending 'love for humanity' and 'reverence for nature' can one reach the highest level."

"Uh... I understand."

"You don't really understand, do you?"

don't know!"

"It doesn't matter if you don't understand. These things depend on life experience and personal insights. You haven't even entered the field yet, so don't think that far ahead."

“But you’re younger than me!” Bobo asked, puzzled. “Do you really understand what love and reverence are?”

“I am older than you in spirit, and I have not reached the highest level either, but I have some insights.”

Ye Shou smiled and said, "In this kind of environment, it's quite difficult for newcomers to experience nature... so let's take a break."

My Stand, [Prosperous Country], can infuse life energy into others and form a mark, continuously collecting the life force that organisms dissipate during their daily activities.

The reason you lost control before was because all the energy within the mark was extracted, greatly enhancing your physical abilities.

Now you can hold my hand. Before these energies dissipate, I will manipulate my own ripples to resonate with you—feel the rhythm within your body!

If you can successfully activate this power, you'll have grasped the basics.

"Although I still don't quite understand, for me, memorizing things with my body is faster than with my brain, so it definitely won't disappoint you!"

"However, I've never taught anyone before... and time doesn't allow for a gradual approach, so my teaching methods might be a bit rough. I wonder if you..."

"fine!"

Seeing this, Bobo laughed and waved his hand dismissively: "How can you be afraid of hardship when learning something? Use whatever means you have!"

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"Mr. Joestar, please come this way."

"Thank you for your help. They are...acquaintances of mine, and I need to ask them some questions."

"It's alright, the director has already made arrangements. For a respected gentleman like you to come to a place like this already shows a great respect for the law."

The officer on duty led in an older man wearing a jacket and trousers, with gray hair and beard, but a very robust physique and a rather upright back, with a fawning expression on his face.

But before they even reached the cell where Ye Shou and the other man were being held, they heard a commotion that sounded particularly loud in the empty corridor.

"……come on!"

"No! I can't hold on any longer!"

"No, Polnareff, you need to think this through. If you give up, your life will be 'stained' literally!"

No!!!

The sound grew louder and louder, which displeased the police officers, but Joseph looked thoughtful.

Is this feeling... the rhythm of ripples?

Such a powerful impact, traveling so far through the air... But it's too amateurish. A seasoned Ripple warrior would never let the power be so "scattered".

Ripple can be released in one concentrated stream or in multiple streams, but it is just like its name suggests – “ripple”.

There must be a regularity and sustained momentum for energy to work consistently!

However, what is coming from the air now is completely devoid of technique, just desperately releasing it without paying any attention to efficiency. The ripples released in the front even conflict with those released behind, making it less effective!

"This is really unbearable to watch."

"Ah, Mr. Joestar is right, I'll get them quiet right away!"

"No, I'm not this... um?"

The two men arrived at the cell door but were stunned by the bizarre scene before them. Even the furious policeman was speechless, staring in bewilderment at the sight inside:

An Asian-looking boy glared at her with a stern, even fierce, expression, uttering provocative words.

The other mohawk head was upside down against the wall.

Both of them were so engrossed in their work that they didn't notice anyone else arriving.

This wouldn't normally be a problem, but the way the mohawk chose to stand upside down was quite peculiar—

Right above the toilet!

Upon closer inspection, this guy was holding a round pipe (presumably sawed off from the bed leg) with both fingers, pressing it against the filthy toilet rim. His legs weren't actually touching the wall; his entire body weight was concentrated on his fingertips!

This posture, which looked extremely strenuous, was incredibly difficult to maintain. His face was covered in sweat, which dripped into the toilet below, creating ripples... His arms were also trembling.

But he didn't give up!

They persevered with all their might, even to the point of grinding their teeth to pieces!

"No, no... my fingers are going to break!"

"Even if it breaks, I can reconnect it for you. Keep going!"

"No way... How could this happen... Oh no!"

My arm started to wobble, and my elbow showed signs of bending—but I pulled it back immediately!

"That's right, that's exactly it. You need to think this through, Polnareff!"

Ye Shou shouted mercilessly, "If you relax for even a moment, your face and lips will be pressed against this filthy toilet!"

That would be worse than death!

"Ah ah ah ah ah!"

Polnareff's muscles were groaning, yet his fingertips emitted lightning-like light, and golden ripples spread across the surface of the toilet water.

"W-What happened?!" The police officer stared wide-eyed at the scene before him, utterly bewildered and unable to comprehend what was happening.

Joseph, however, kept his mouth tightly shut—

"Pfft, hahaha!"

I couldn't help but laugh.

He was naturally a free spirit, but he has become much more composed in his old age, and it is rare for him to laugh so unrestrainedly, almost to the point of squeezing out his tears.

"Hahaha... Whew~"

Having finally managed to stop, Joseph grinned and continued to observe the two.

For some reason, his face suddenly froze, and his eyes became somewhat dazed.

"..."

The smile slowly faded, and her mouth opened and closed slightly.

He let his gaze wander into the distance, his deep eyes seeming to be fixed on a very distant place.

He pursed his lips, narrowed his eyes slightly, and his complex expression was like that of someone who had tasted a strong liquor that mixed all the flavors of life.

...In the end, it turned into a gentle smile that was both helpless and nostalgic.

Chapter 130 We love you! Ye Shou!

"It's been so many years since I've encountered another Ripple user, it's quite something~"

Judging from your appearance, you must be a successor of the Eastern school of martial arts, right?

"That's not quite accurate. Although it is a school of techniques, I should be considered self-taught."

Whether it was the SPW Foundation's extraordinary influence or the French police's easygoing nature, Joseph easily led the two of them out. Initially, they weren't entirely clear about Ye Shou's background and purpose, but after learning he was a Ripple user, Joseph immediately relaxed and led them to a high-end restaurant in a friendly manner.

Ye Shou and Bobo wore casual clothes that allowed them to move around easily during their trip, while Joseph, despite being a wealthy American, wasn't dressed in a suit and tie; his attire made him look more like an adventurer or backpacker. The three of them seemed out of place in the restaurant's overall atmosphere, but no one cared about the strange looks from other customers, and they started chatting amongst themselves.

"Self-taught? Then you're pretty much like me," Joestar said cheerfully. "I also naturally learned how to use Ripple... but I didn't have the opportunity to receive systematic training until I was an adult."

This person is also a Ripple Messenger, just like Ye Shou said—BoBo couldn't help but look at Ye Shou.

He was a man with little faith, but reality repeatedly proved what Ye Shou had said, making him unable to help but overthink.

It's worth noting that Joseph didn't even know Ye Shou, and this incredibly wealthy man, who was admired by thousands, had no one aware that he possessed superpowers, which shows how careful he was to keep it hidden.

Ye Shou knew everything about this, even the grudges from a hundred years ago... This couldn't be explained simply by having strong intelligence capabilities!

Ye Shou explained that he could sense the "flow of fate"—Bo Bo bluntly interpreted this as a "prophetic" talent.

"Mr. Joestar, you should have seen my message, right?"

"Hmm~"

"What are your thoughts?"

"The fact that he could be resurrected after a hundred years is too terrifying... Moreover, I'm also very curious about where you learned about the connection between Dio and the Joestar family?"

"No, I didn't ask you what you thought of this."

Ye Shou looked surprised: "I'm asking you, how does it feel to have your past as a woman known to others?"