I Will Teach You How to Hunt Gods

"Blood AIDS, a troublesome disease that even an Apprentice Death God with a [Doctor] Sequence would find headache-inducing."

"It acts directly on the genetic level, causing the host's current blood and the fresh blood that will be generated in the marrow to mutate, rendering the blood, which originally carries nutrients, incapable of doing so, and instead transporting filthy viruses and bacteria."

"In other words, once the disease breaks out, the patient will lose all immune functions, becoming extremely fragile. As long as there's even a tiny bit of pollutant around, the viruses and bacteria can swiftly invade the entire body through the patient's breath and pores."

"Treatment method? There is absolutely none right now, because the changes made by Blood AIDS are theoretically irreversible, just like a cooked egg can never hatch a chick again."

"The only way to keep her alive is to put her in a sterile ward, using an external blood circulation device 24 hours a day, not giving any bacteria a chance to approach."

"And indeed, that's what I have done."

At this point, Jack paused slightly, a tinge of anger creeping into his previously calm demeanor.

"My damn old man lived happily his whole life without suffering, and in the end, he died carefree in a sea of alcohol... yet he left a mess for Soya and me to deal with."

"But fortunately, this disease is not entirely untreatable, as long as Soya can stay in the ward all the time, and if a special medicine is developed, maybe she can really be cured, or at least live like a normal child."

"It's just... the cost of a sterile ward is very, very high."

"Even with reliable connections and countless favors, a month's stay still costs 30,000 Silver Cannon."

"This price may not be much for the big shots at the top, who can earn ten to a hundred times this amount in a day... but for a mercenary like me, it's an astronomical number that requires risking my life to earn."

Jack slowly lowered his head and sighed deeply.

Beside him, Yun You couldn't help but be a bit startled by the number he heard.

30,000 Silver Cannon, a month.

As Jack said, for someone like Yun You, who is currently an Apprentice Death God, this is nothing. Her master, Old Jin, could casually give her pocket money that far exceeds this.

But when you think about it carefully, the average monthly salary for the bottom-layer people in Nest City is just over 1,000...

30,000, an ordinary person would have to save for nearly three years without eating or drinking.

And this is just a month's cost.

Moreover, the ward expenses for Jack's sister are not like other expenses, which you can stop paying, because stopping means death.

"But your childhood friend should understand this, right?"

Yun You slightly frowned, puzzled, "He's been with you for 20 years, doesn't he understand your difficulties?"

"Of course he understands."

Jack gently shook his head.

"But people always have something they need to stick to."

"He told me to let go of the target and rethink things."

"But both he and I knew in our hearts that this was my last chance."

"At the time, I already owed the hospital a full half-year's worth of inpatient fees. Another doctor friend of mine working at the hospital risked his career to vouch for me, extending the repayment deadline to the end of the month."

"I had no other choice; this money was my last lifeline. I couldn't let anyone ruin it, not even my childhood friend."

"So, I ended up fighting with him, abandoning the friendship of the past, leaving only pure combat."

Jack shrugged and spoke calmly, "He fought for his ideals, while I killed for my bottom line..."

"As for the final outcome, you've seen it; I won."

"Betrayal is the greatest sin for mercenaries. I will never forget my sin, nor will I forget how dirty the money I earned was, but if given another chance, I would still make the same choice."

Listening to Jack's heartfelt words, Yun You felt some emotion but refrained from blaming him.

Because, from a certain perspective, she and Jack are quite alike.

In facing minor issues, she could compromise, but when it came to fundamental conflicts, like the matter of "revenge", she wouldn't retreat even if the Celestial King himself came.

This is her bottom line.

She could understand Jack.

"Since that's the case, how is your sister's condition now, is she doing well?"

Out of concern, the little girl asked further.

"..."

Jack was silent for a while.

After a long moment, he nodded lightly.

"Still... still okay."

"She's lost some weight recently because of a poor appetite, but at present... her physical condition is relatively stable, no major problems."

"That's good."

Yun You smiled, "When we get out, I will sponsor you some money, at least to let your sister stay peacefully without worrying about the costs."

"Thank you."

Jack softly said his thanks.

"Oh, by the way."

Just then, Yun You remembered something and curiously asked, "Before, Frost Moon mentioned that when you were buying something, you left him to sit alone in the tavern for over an hour."

"Does that have anything to do with your sister's illness?"

"Hmm."

Jack responded, not denying it.

"When we first arrived in Yangshan Town, didn't there suddenly seem to be a bit of communication signal?"

Jack pointed to the smartwatch on his wrist and explained, "So I wanted to find the signal, send some money to my sister, and let her know I'm safe."

"Did you finally connect to the signal?"

Yun You couldn't resist asking, "If there was a signal, then you'd have more means to use."

"There was indeed a signal..."

Jack shook his head, speaking in a deep voice, "When I just entered the tavern, I did connect to some signal."

"But for some reason, when I tried to use the signal, it immediately disappeared, and so, in the end, I couldn't send any messages, nor receive any external information."

"I think there might be something wrong, this network seems to have [Private Permissions], usable only by specific people, and outsiders like us can't use it."

In the conversation, Yun You had already helped Jack back to the room.

"Sometimes I wonder, could that signal be used by the residents of Yangshan Town?"

"But then I think it seems unreasonable, given their ancient way of life, they don't show any need for electronic signals."

"At least, that's what they've shown us."