TOS: Reincarnated As Tao Tie

Chapter 54: Demon Hunter Team Selection

"I don't know what your name is yet..."

Faced with Lin Ze's inquiry, Ye Weiyang did not immediately respond. Instead, a touch of caution rose in her eyes.

After all, the Holy City was currently in a sensitive state. She still needed to be careful when dealing with strangers.

At the very least, she needed to know who Lin Ze truly was.

"I'm a warrior of the Warrior Temple, and this is my identity token."

As he spoke, Lin Ze directly showed Ye Weiyang the warrior certification he had obtained in Odin Town.

However, upon seeing Lin Ze's identity information, Ye Weiyang blinked in surprise, looking over it twice in disbelief.

The token clearly displayed his name and date of birth:

Lin Ze, 14 years old!

Ye Weiyang couldn't help but stare at him for a long moment—he really was only 14 years old.

Despite her astonishment, she maintained a composed tone and replied calmly:

"I'm sorry."

"Master Lin Ze, considering the current sensitive period, I truly can't assist you in finding anyone."

"But in just two days, the Demon Hunter Selection will begin. By now, representatives from the six major temples should have already gone to register at their respective temples. If you wish to find someone, you could try your luck at the Assassin Temple. However, I must remind you: with your current identity, you are not allowed to enter the core area of the Temple Alliance."

"In past Demon Hunter Selections, to protect the contestants' identities, even in the first round of eliminations held in each temple, numbers were used instead of names. Only the final ten participants approved by the Holy Alliance will have their identities revealed internally. And of course, we ordinary citizens don't have access to that information."

"If your friend didn't make it past the first round, you may be able to meet her more easily. But if she did pass, then I'm afraid she's already being kept confidential by the Holy Alliance."

She smiled softly and continued, "Master Lin Ze, Weiyang is just a bit curious—what kind of person is this friend that makes you care so deeply? Surely she must be someone extraordinary? Why not introduce her to me..."

Ye Weiyang was genuinely curious. From the moment she met Lin Ze, she'd noticed his eyes drifting constantly, as if he were searching for someone.

But Lin Ze, who hadn't interacted much with people before, didn't pick up on her underlying motive. Just as he was about to speak subconsciously, Yue Ye suddenly interrupted:

"Miss Weiyang, please forgive my brother. He doesn't go out often and isn't familiar with the rules of the Holy City. Let's try to keep the conversation work-related for now."

Yue Ye, who had managed to expand the Yue Ye Chamber of Commerce to its current scale in just five years, clearly recognized that Ye Weiyang was fishing for information.

Though Yue Ye was just as curious—wondering when Lin Ze had made a friend from the Assassin Temple—with outsiders present, now was not the time for such questions.

Leng Xiao and Xiao Yun understood this as well.

Though, clearly, Leng Xiao wasn't fond of these subtle social maneuvers. She was already starting to fidget in her seat.

Had Xiao Yun not been watching her closely and stopping her in time, Leng Xiao might've already blurted out something inappropriate.

Ye Weiyang also caught the warning in Yue Ye's tone. She maintained a graceful smile and responded:

"Apologies. I may have overstepped. It's just that Master Lin Ze is so striking, I couldn't help but ask a few more questions."

Then she turned to Lin Ze with a gentle voice:

"Master Lin Ze, during these next two days, the Holy Alliance Auction will be at its busiest. You could try attending—you just might run into your friend there."

"Mm, thank you," Lin Ze replied simply, without elaborating further.

He had already realized that the matter between him and Cai Er shouldn't be too obvious.

If someone started investigating, they might dig up things best left hidden. If his identity were to be exposed, it could lead to unnecessary complications.

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Soon, their carriage came to a gentle stop in front of a towering building.

Under Ye Weiyang's guidance, Lin Ze and his companions were led to a luxurious conference room.

"Everyone, please rest here for now. Since the transaction this time involves a large amount and there are contract terms I'm not authorized to sign, the young master will need to review them personally."

Yue Ye glanced toward the service staff and ordered, "Let them step out."

Understanding her intent, Ye Weiyang gave a nod, and the staff promptly exited the room.

"Then I'll take my leave."

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Once Ye Weiyang left, a soundproof barrier was instantly activated around them.

Xiao Yun, ever efficient, prepared tea skillfully for everyone. Though her relationship with Lin Ze and the others had long surpassed that of a mere servant, she still understood her role: to serve Lin Ze.

Her loyalty did not conflict with the depth of their relationship.

As the barrier shimmered into place, Leng Xiao flopped onto the sofa like a restless child and rested her head on Lin Ze's lap.

"I'm suffocating... Sister Yue, can you please not bring me to these kinds of meetings anymore? I'm not allowed to talk—it's torture!"

"Besides," she pouted, glancing up at Lin Ze, "I feel like you and that Ye Weiyang were saying things with hidden meanings and not speaking clearly. You agree, right, Lin Ze?"

Then, as if remembering something, Leng Xiao perked up and asked:

"By the way, Lin Ze, how come I've never heard you mention having a friend from the Assassin Temple?"

At this, Yue Ye and Xiao Yun, both mid-sip, paused and turned their eyes toward Lin Ze.

Faced with their expectant gazes, Lin Ze thought for a moment and chose not to answer directly.

"Sorry, Sister Xiaoxiao. I wasn't trying to hide it from you—it's just that due to some special reasons, I can't say too much right now. If there's a chance in the future, I'll introduce her to you."

"...Alright."

Seeing that Lin Ze didn't want to say more, Leng Xiao didn't press the issue. After all, even the closest of companions had their own secrets.

She did too.

However, the atmosphere had suddenly grown quiet, and no one seemed to know what to say next.

Then, Yue Ye calmly put down her teacup and said:

"Xiaoxiao, you and Lin Ze are both at an age now... maybe don't lean on his legs like that anymore. People could misunderstand."

Leng Xiao frowned in confusion.

"Misunderstand what? I wasn't doing anything wrong."

Yue Ye could only sigh helplessly at that answer.

Thankfully, after lying on Lin Ze's legs for a little longer, Leng Xiao finally sat up again.

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