Great, we're doomed now!

"Huh? What happened over there?"

"It's nothing, keep going! Make sure you don't miss anything!"

Ye Shou steadied himself, his eyes resolute, and threw himself back into the excavation work.

He needs to acquire more "inheritance" to prove this!

"Is this the 'arrow' that can create Stand users? This is the first time I've ever seen one."

Joseph carefully picked up the arrow and examined it repeatedly, then shook his head: "I can't see anything special about it like this."

"Be careful. If an ordinary person is stabbed by this thing, they will either awaken a Stand or die instantly. Moreover, Stand users created using this method, because they suddenly gain superhuman power, can cause trouble if they have evil intentions."

Ye Shou held up a notebook in his hand: "This is Dio's diary that the staff found. Although it's not very detailed, it still records some of the things he has done over the years. From it, we can deduce that he gave at least three arrows to other people!"

“There are still three of these things circulating outside… If they are used for evil purposes, the consequences will be unimaginable,” Avdel said worriedly. “Moreover, the person Dio has taken a liking to is probably not a good person either.”

"You guessed perfectly," Ye Shou smiled.

The so-called "villainous savior" is, to put it bluntly, someone who easily attracts scum and perverts, and Dior's crew was indeed full of villains.

"Speaking of which, this thing fell out of Vanilais's stomach when we defeated him (the Miasma).

As Jotaro spoke, he took out a small ebony box from his pocket. When he opened it, he found several small photographs, all of which featured beautiful women.

Vanillais was transformed into a corpse by Dio. During his battle with Jotaro and Kakyoin, he was hit by the awakened Star Platinum with a finger due to a mistake. He was then entangled and dragged away by the Emperor, leaving him unable to get up again.

Jotaro hadn't intended to kill anyone (he subconsciously controls his strength when hitting humanoid targets), but at that moment, the sunlight shone down, and Vanilla Ace turned to ashes. This small box was his only keepsake.

"They're all very pretty young ladies!"

Bobo took a look at it: "Wow~ I didn't expect this guy to be such a romantic. They must all be his girlfriends, right?"

"It's hard to imagine someone who would risk their life for Dio... Moreover, in order to take the box away using his Stand ability, he directly cut open his stomach and put it in—if it was just to commemorate love, it doesn't seem necessary to be so extreme."

What do you think, Ye Shou?

Joseph looked at Ye Shou, who picked out one of the photos and narrowed his eyes slightly: "Although I don't recognize any of them, I think these must all be women who have close relationships with Dio."

"Dior's woman?"

The two Qiao sisters would have found it unbelievable, but when they thought of their adopted son, they fell silent.

"Humans are just food to Dio, but he did spare Miss Shioka... If these women were the same, could it be assumed that they also bore Dio's children?"

This possibility shocked everyone: "Dior's bloodline..."

"Children are innocent—I would love to say that, but as a member of Joestar, I deeply understand the potential implications of bloodline."

Er Qiao took a deep breath and said seriously, "I have to admit, I am indeed wary of these children!"

"..."

"But I will not bring malice upon innocent children."

Joseph paused, then said very seriously, "Dio is inhabiting the body of my grandfather Jonathan Joestar. Strictly speaking, these children, like Shioka Hatsuna, have the blood of the Joestar clan flowing through their veins."

I intend to take them in and care for them, giving them the best education and guidance… I don't know to what extent Dio's evil will will affect them, but I must guide them onto the right path!

"Mr. Joestar...you truly live up to your reputation!"

Abudel looked pleased and admiring: "But in that case, your wife will probably be furious, won't she?"

"Yeah, after all, I suddenly brought so many kids home." Joestar scratched his head sheepishly.

—Plan in place!

If you bring three or four babies home at once, you won't have to worry about having a two or three-year-old or slightly older child outside, right?

At least it can share some of the firepower!

Joseph never intended to hide it, and now that things are over, he should be prepared to confess to his wife.

Jotaro glanced at the old man, but didn't care about his elder's marital crisis. He was only focused on resolving the trouble left behind by Dio.

"To completely eliminate Dio's influence, we need to worry about the future of these children and also take back all the arrows he sent out."

After saying that, Jotaro reached for the diary in Ye Shou's hand, wanting to see what was recorded inside, but unexpectedly Ye Shou raised his hand to dodge it.

"Huh? What's this?"

"Sorry, you can't look at this."

Ye Shou glanced at the crowd with their varied expressions: "None of you can look."

Everyone looked surprised, but they were already used to Ye Shou's amazing actions, so they were not impatient and waited patiently for his reason.

"Whether it's 'Arrow,' Vanilla, or anyone else, they are all backup plans that Dio deliberately left behind after sensing the danger. In other words, there is more than one of Dio's henchmen lurking in the shadows."

Just as Nazi enthusiasts collect the Führer's personal belongings, this diary is likely coveted—especially given the special information it contains, which appears to be a code to initiate some kind of plan.

"That Dio guy, he actually did so much..."

Bobo frowned: "Then let's just burn the diary!"

"That won't work."

Ye Shou shook his head and said quietly, "On the contrary, you should leak the information that this thing is in my hands, and use it as bait to lure Dio's henchmen!"

“Wouldn’t that put you in great danger? There’s no need for that. Even though you’re very capable, you can’t guard against assassins every day. Even someone made of iron can’t withstand that long,” Avdel advised kindly. “It would be better to keep you somewhere safe.”

“No, for certain reasons, I need those people to come to me.” Ye Shou smiled.

Dio's diary did mention a priest, but without giving his name. This time, Ye Shou was more cautious.

Don't overestimate the limits of "fate." Since the time when the two meet can be brought forward, there is naturally more that can be done. For example, the priest could be replaced with another priest instead of Pucci, thus escaping Ye Shou's pursuit.

Therefore, he decided to provide information to the SPW consortium to find Pucci while simultaneously spreading the word to attract Dior's henchmen to come to him!

"Gentlemen, I'll leave the cleanup to you. I have to leave for about a month."

Ye Shou laid out the diary and the arrow, and seeing that no one had any objections, he put them away: "If you agree, I will take over these two relics, including the Super Aja Red Stone. I will put them in a safe place where no one will be able to find them."

"Since you've said that, we naturally have no reason to doubt it."

Joseph glanced at the diary and felt that he should take responsibility for this matter himself and not shirk it onto others.

But along the way, he truly felt that he was getting old, and that he probably wouldn't be able to hold on for many more years. At that time, he would have to hand over this heavy burden to his grandson Jotaro and his uncle (adopted son) Giorno...

After much thought, Ye Shouzhen really is the best candidate, but the favors he owes are getting bigger and bigger.

"By the way, where does Mr. Ye Shou plan to send him that would take a whole month?"

"It's like making a wish; once you say it out loud, it won't come true."

Ye Shou smiled slightly:

In this way, whoever wants to obtain "Dio's secret to heaven" must come to him, not Jotaro or anyone else.

Ye Shou isn't always in this world. He might come back every month, or he might be gone for several years. The person Dio entrusted can only wait anxiously, like an unlucky person trying to get a rare character.

Whether or not he gets a chance depends entirely on Ye Shoule's willingness.

Unhappy?

If you have the ability, travel through time and space, and do everything in your power to come to my side!

[Destiny Coins +10 (Pucci & Jotaro)]

Upon hearing the notification sound in his mind, Ye Shou was initially amused, but his expression quickly darkened.

Only ten... does that mean the secret code can be obtained from other sources?

destiny!

Compared to you, my skin is still a bit too thick!

Interlude: Su Nuo, your time has come!

Chapter 153 Ye Shou is not a petty person

Main world, Suna Mountain, Nishikida Shrine.

In the bamboo forest behind the mountain, where tourists are prohibited from entering, there is a flat clearing that has been specially cleared out. Ye Shou is wearing loose training clothes and holding a finely crafted katana. His opponent is an unremarkable middle-aged man dressed in ancient style, who is holding an ordinary katana.

The two weapons are vastly different in appearance, but both sides know that for swordsmen of their level, the length of the sword is no longer the key factor in determining the outcome; eyesight and control are the key!

Clang~

The crisp sound of the impact carried far and wide, not as harsh as the usual clash of metal, but rather clear and melodious like the sound of a zither. The unhurried frequency of the clashes also contained a peculiar rhythm. Accompanied by the fluttering bamboo leaves, this clash of swords and halberds seemed more like an elegant and graceful event, without any hint of ferocity.

Ye Shou was just about to turn eighteen, at the end of what is called "youth". Generally speaking, at this age, one's physique is already complete, but physical strength and experience have not yet reached their peak, which is what is meant by being full of youthful vigor.

However, he was quite steady in both offense and defense, even aptly described as experienced and composed. His wide-ranging katana moved with his steps and posture, traversing within a three-zhang radius, displaying power while maintaining a smooth and rounded style, without revealing the slightest flaw.

Such a heavy and inconvenient weapon would exhaust most people after a dozen or so rounds of wielding it, but he and his opponent exchanged blows for a long time without showing any signs of fatigue, and his movements remained consistently precise.

Even as an opponent, one can't help but admire him.

In comparison, Jintian Jinglong's actions were more "conservative" and far less flamboyant than Ye Shou's.

His footsteps were fragmented, rarely swaying greatly whether he was moving forward or backward. His sword had no superfluous movements, completely abandoning the concept of "feints". When still, he was like a towering mountain, and when attacking, he was like a raging fire. The changes between stillness and movement were awe-inspiring.

The two are vastly different in terms of weapons and fighting styles, but upon closer observation, one can find a striking resemblance in their moves. This doesn't mean their movements are highly identical, but rather that their overall coordination in exerting force, the angle of their strikes and the coordination of their body posture, the focus of their gaze, and the combination of their breathing rhythm and footwork are all similar.

It's like two branches branching off from a tree; they may be completely different in shape, but they come from the same source.

The wind whistled, and the clash of swords continued for a long time. The two men were like chess masters, becoming more and more engrossed in their game, until the sun began to set and the sunlight turned the bamboo leaves golden. Only then did they snap out of their daze and stop fighting.

"...What a beautiful knife."

Jintian Jinglong stood among the fallen leaves for a long time, his eyes closed as if savoring something. When he opened his eyes again, he revealed a sincere joy from the bottom of his heart, and his originally ordinary appearance became heroic and extraordinary.

"Such pleasant times have not been seen for hundreds of years."

Thank you for your guidance.

Ye Shou bowed deeply to Jin Tian. Although Jin Tian himself had not asked for it, he always strictly adhered to the etiquette between master and disciple.

Jin Tian waved his hand and said, "It's not my achievement. To be able to carve a rough jade into a priceless jade disc is a great achievement and a source of pride for a craftsman—now I can understand that to some extent."

"You flatter me."

"Over the past few months, I have personally witnessed your gradual progress, leading to your current state of perfect mastery. I am well aware of how much of this progress is due to my guidance and how much is due to your own talent."

Jintian felt joyful, but also filled with emotion.

When I was traveling through Kyushu, I heard a story about a sword master who deliberately suppressed his disciple out of jealousy of his talent, which eventually led to a falling out between them.