Darling, are you going to run?

Listening to the words of the First Generation "Jung," which were a mixture of curses and accusations, Lin Yu could clearly feel it.

This guy really hates Old Zheng.

He just mentioned that if it were the real "First Generation" Freud, then he would have been killed right from the start.

In a sense, this actually reflects the views of the First Generation Jung on Old Zheng.

If Old Zheng were to appear before the First Generation Jung, he would undoubtedly kill him without hesitation.

In fact... he already did that.

Each of those soul tentacles attacking the "illusion" was imbued with the resolute Killing Intent of the First Generation Jung.

It seems that all these attacks ultimately missed their mark, simply because... everything Hannah created was a complete illusion.

Lin Yu could have anticipated that the First Generation Jung would "hate" Old Zheng so much. After all... although Old Zheng's words were vague, Lin Yu could still roughly outline that Old Zheng not only killed the First Generation Jung, but also "betrayed" him and made a sudden move without him even realizing it.

Anyone who dies this way would find it hard not to resent the murderer.

But...

This, however, made Lin Yu feel a little strange.

Because, although the First Generation Jung did show obvious resentment towards Old Zheng, the reason for his Old Zheng was somewhat different from what Lin Yu had imagined.

In the long speech given by the First Generation Jung, his resentment towards Old Zheng was undoubtedly revealed.

But...

The First Generation Jung did not mention... that the other party killed him.

The core of that accusation was not resentment towards Old Zheng for killing him.

The point of dissatisfaction and resentment of the First Generation Jung was that he believed Old Zheng was "weak, short-sighted, and cowardly," and that he did not understand him.

Clearly, Jung First Generation most was that Old Zheng did not approve of his idea of "digging into Authority," which was what made him feel betrayed.

In other words... even if Old Zheng hadn't killed him back then, but only "sabotaged the First Generation Jung's plan," the First Generation Jung's resentment at this moment would probably not have diminished in the slightest.

But if Old Zheng killed him back then to seize that Authority and continue the plan after killing him, the First Generation Jung might not have been as agitated as he is now.

"What an unsurprisingly madman..."

Lin Yu sighed inwardly.

People who join the "Psychology Society" are usually not in good mental condition, let alone the person in front of you who is a founding member of the "Psychological Society" and a Founder member who co-founded the "Psychology Society" with Old Zheng.

It's not surprising that such people are more furious when their plans are thwarted than when they would "kill themselves."

"Very good, very valuable information about the First Generation 'Freud'... So, let's move on to the next question."

Looking at the First Generation Jung, who was panting heavily and trying to catch his breath, Lin Yu said softly.

"My next question is... why did you choose to work with and do things for the 'Player' from the previous version?"

As Lin Yu spoke, the First Generation Jung, hands on his knees, spoke haltingly, "Hiss... Hah... He's really unconventional, Zhu Ming... Hiss... Hah..."

"I thought... you'd ask about that 'Authority'... ha..."

As he spoke, Lin Yu raised an eyebrow.

"Not everyone is interested in 'Authority.' I've only recently advanced to the 'Tier 3,' so considering such things... is premature."

The First Generation Jung shook his head. "Ha... you're too modest... someone like you... hiss... a genius like you should have already considered... ha... your ultimate destiny..."

He paused, then muttered to himself, "No, no... Hah, hah... You couldn't possibly have never considered these things... So, did you already plan your path? Or... did you have other ideas?"

Lin Yu raised an eyebrow. "You asked two more questions?"

"Hmm... it's okay, I'm just... hmm... organizing my thoughts," the First Generation Jung said, scratching his head painfully, strands of hair falling through his fingers. "This isn't... hmm... my problem..."

"Although you seem quite interested in things related to the First Generation 'Freud'... you should... well... have different ideas from him..."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yu silently memorized the information.

Based on the words of the First Generation Jung, combined with his earlier statement that Old Zheng killed him because he wanted to seize "Unclaimed Authority," then if the First Generation Jung did not misjudge Old Zheng's motives... Lin Yu can deduce a new piece of information from this statement.

Old Zheng likely held a peculiar, conservative attitude towards "Authority."

There's no need to waste time asking the First Generation Jung; we can simply take this information and our speculations to Old Zheng himself for verification...

On the other side, the First Generation Jung continued his soliloquy.

"So... you should have your own path now... Heh... I know, you actually... Heh, you know what kind of Authority you want... Heh, that's it!"

The First Generation Jung spoke with increasing certainty, looking at Lin Yu: "But even so... don't you want to know what that Unclaimed Authority I know is? What if... well, it might be useful to you too?"

Lin Yu shrugged. "I don't need to ask you, I already know what that Authority is... There aren't many Unclaimed Authority on Mist Island to begin with, and your abilities are concentrated in Soul Power, so... it must be 'soul'."

"You later fought with 'Fluorvosamine' and the Second Generation 'Freud' for this Authority. It seems that although she repelled you and advanced to the 'Tier 4,' it doesn't mean you've lost... Hmm, that makes sense. If the 'soul' had completely fallen into the hands of the Second Generation 'Freud,' she would probably be even stronger, of a higher Divine Rank, and might even be close to Becoming a God."

"When I met her, she hadn't yet Becoming a God... This precisely demonstrates that a portion of the authority Authority the 'soul' must have fallen into your hands."

The First Generation Jung looked at Lin Yu with an expression of admiration and appreciation—clearly, Lin Yu was mostly right, and he wasn't angry about it.

"Impressive, impressive... Wow..." Beast Master, I should spend more time with you.

"Because of the commission, I've been paying extra attention to the 'Director'... to be honest, I find the 'Director' a bit strange—his talent, potential, and his performance seem... well, somewhat 'out of sync'..."

"To be honest... well... because of the commission I received, the things I did, might... well... have led to his death... well... I've always felt a little regretful... but now... well..."

"His talent... seems to be related to you... huh..."

Lin Yu shook his head. "Don't flatter me too much... But after what you said, I feel even more that I asked the right question—your connection with those previous version 'Player' is closer than I imagined."

Upon hearing this, the First Generation Jung paused, then said, "Someone like you... ah... someone like you shouldn't... ah, be controlled by emotions... Don't be a fool... Don't waste your talent."

"Are you going to ask any more questions or not? I don't want to listen to a dead man lecturing me, especially since you don't seem very successful," Lin Yu interrupted the First Generation Jung. "Hurry up and say your next question. I don't believe you don't have anything else you want to ask me."

The First Generation Jung nodded. "Heh, of course... there's more... hiss... heh-- I'm also curious... if you're not interested in 'Soul Authority,' then... heh, why did you come to me?"

"The First Generation 'Freud,' the previous version of 'Player'... none of that is enough to justify your coming to me at this point in time... I want to know... the real reason."

Lin Yu said, "Good question, indeed of equal value... I answered first last time, now it's your turn—but let me correct my question. After hearing what you just said, I'm now more interested in what kind of cooperation you two have."

The First Generation Jung said slowly, "Before answering, I'd like to ask one more question... Heh... You don't have to answer, but... heh, this is so that I can better... answer your question..."

He then asked, "How much do you know about those 'previous version' Player?"

"I can answer that. Even if you're trying to get information out of them, I personally hope that more and more people will know their background," Lin Yu said casually. "I know they're called 'Copper Furnace,' their leader is called 'Emperor,' they're 'Tier 5,' and they're particularly interested in 'Director'... Well, that's about it."

As Lin Yu spoke, the First Generation Jung nodded.

"You know... enough, huh... I can answer your question completely now."

"Ha... my relationship with the 'Copper Furnace' is because... they can help me slow down the process by which my will is being devoured by the 'Soul Authority'."

"Cough, cough... At the same time, because I possess 'Soul Authority,' I am also very useful to the 'Copper Furnace'... They need the 'Soul Authority' I possess to help them 'maintain' some things... heh, heh... maintain some things and keep the status quo..."

"Heh... I can only reveal this much, is that acceptable?"

The First Generation Jung asked.

Lin Yu said, "Well, that's enough... Now, let me answer your question..."

"You guessed right. Although I'm very interested in the past of the First Generation 'Freud' and the news about the 'Copper Furnace,' and would like to learn some things from you... my main purpose in spending this effort to find you at this crucial time is indeed not to gather information."

"I wasn't lying when I said I wanted to talk to you..."

At this point, Lin Yu laughed, and a sharp edge appeared on his gentle face and in his clear, autumn-water-like eyes.

"But after we're done talking, I'll kill you—that's why I came here."

The subway slowed down again, and arrived at the station just after Lin Yu finished speaking.

The train doors were wide open, revealing the deserted platform once again. All the passengers inside had disembarked at this stop, as if they had reached the final stop of the subway train, and were now waiting on the platform for their next connecting train.

Inside the empty carriage, the air conditioning grew even colder.

Lin Yu smiled, and spoke again, as if inviting him.

"Now, are you going to run away, my dear First Generation 'Jung'?"