Chapter 52: Number One's Excitement, Taking Ye Ling to Complete the Samsara

"Could it be that he possesses something on his person capable of coordinating with the Samsara Spiritual Stove?"

Xiayin Yihao looked at Ye Ling before him with burning eyes, as if Ye Ling were a rare treasure, filling Xiayin Yihao with surging ideas.

This made Ye Ling feel somewhat creeped out.

Why was this old man looking at him like that? But? Looking at this aura, and given the situation with Sheng Caier, it must be either Sheng Yue or Xiayin Yihao, or perhaps some powerful senior from the Assassin Temple?

"May I ask who you are, Senior?" Ye Ling asked.

Only then did Xiayin Yihao realize his attitude might be problematic, and he said with a hint of apology: "I am Xiayin Yihao. May I ask who you are, young friend?"

Asking for a name before asking about matters, without being too abrupt, is a basic code of conduct.

Especially when it concerned the Samsara Saintess Sheng Caier, Xiayin Yihao would certainly not act recklessly.

Of course, he intended to find a way to have Ye Ling accompany him to meet Sheng Yue, in order to maneuver the situation regarding the Samsara.

"This junior is Ye Ling of the Knight Temple! Greetings, Senior Xiayin Yihao." Upon hearing it was Xiayin Yihao, Ye Ling confirmed the situation and immediately bowed.

Ye Ling understood very well why Xiayin Yihao was so eager.

It concerned Sheng Caier, and it concerned the Samsara.

However, when it involved matters of this level, one had to secure a bit more leverage for oneself.

He took out a crimson-gold token from his storage artifact, and the aura of slaughter it carried rushed toward Xiayin Yihao, causing his expression to change slightly.

He recognized exactly what this was in an instant.

"Long Xingyu's token? Young man, you?" Xiayin Yihao asked in confusion.

"My teacher is Long Xingyu. This is a token my teacher gave me previously; if any human senior above the Seventh Rank approaches me, I am to present this token," Ye Ling explained.

Hearing this, Xiayin Yihao finally understood that Ye Ling was not a fish on the chopping block; even when facing an Eighth Rank Peak powerhouse like himself, he would not choose to let things take their course, but would instead add some leverage for himself.

Not bad.

Xiayin Yihao felt no anger toward this; instead, he nodded with satisfaction. Having this kind of temperament and knowing how to strive for one's own interests was not a bad thing at all.

As long as he could survive in the future, he would surely achieve great things!

However, all of this was easy to handle.

If it were the Magic Temple or the Warrior Temple, it would indeed be slightly troublesome for them, but the Knight Temple was a partner of their Assassin Temple.

The concept of 【Knight-Assassin Integration】 was popular within the Alliance, referring to knights and assassins, which was enough to prove the relationship between the two temples.

Besides, Long Xingyu had come to provide support this time as well.

The main person was already here.

"You can be considered a disciple of an old friend. Not bad, your teacher Long Xingyu was someone I watched grow up," Xiayin Yihao said, trying to establish a connection, though as an assassin, he was truly ill-suited for such things.

He immediately changed his tone: "Although it is somewhat abrupt, it concerns Cai'er. I would like to invite you to come with me to meet Hall Master Sheng Yue. Your teacher is also there, so you may rest assured."

"Since it concerns the God-Favored One, I will certainly go," Ye Ling nodded. "However, there are a few other matters; please wait for me to handle them first."

God-Favored One, what is that? Is it another name for the Samsara Saintess? Or what on earth is it? Did he see that Cai'er is the Samsara Saintess? How is that possible? Xiayin Yihao wondered inwardly.

But he suppressed the curiosity that felt like ants crawling in his heart and nodded: "Very well, but what matters are they?"

"As the captain of a team, I must inform my teammates before leaving abruptly," Ye Ling said, then turned and rushed toward the location of his team outside the city.

Xiayin Yihao nodded, then brought Sheng Caier—who had gained some new insights and fallen into a state of enlightenment following the fusion and return of her spiritual stove—to catch up with Ye Ling.

On the way.

The Moon Bright Canghai Spiritual Stove hidden within Ye Ling's body asked him: "Ye Ling, how trustworthy is this Xiayin Yihao from the Assassin Temple?"

"Is it dangerous? If it is, you can choose to use me again, and we will hurry to escape from here."

"It's fine," Ye Ling replied upon hearing the concern of the Moon Bright Canghai. "The Assassin Temple will not have any murderous intent toward me, you can rest assured."

"That is good," Ye Ling nodded.

As the two conversed, they quickly arrived outside the city, where the twenty-nine young geniuses were resting and waiting, and the commander of the Fourth-Order Knight Regiment mentioned earlier was standing nearby.

Upon seeing Ye Ling approach, Yang Wenzhao and he immediately headed toward Ye Ling's position. "Captain, you've finally returned." Seeing Ye Ling, Yang Wenzhao finally breathed a sigh of relief; as long as Ye Ling was fine, it was good.

"I'm fine. From now on, until I return, the team is in your hands," Ye Ling nodded.

"Where are you going?" Yang Wenzhao asked, surprised.

Ye Ling waved his hand. Yang Wenzhao looked toward that position; although he could not see a figure, the scent belonging to an assassin was very thick, making Yang Wenzhao realize it instantly.

"The Assassin Temple? They invited you?"

"Yes."

"Alright, since the captain is away, I, as the vice-captain, must naturally shoulder this responsibility."

"I leave it to you."

Yang Wenzhao did not ask too much; he understood Ye Ling's meaning very well, so he chose to agree.

Having received his promise, Ye Ling nodded and looked at the Fourth-Order commander to the side, saying: "Senior, if it is within your power, I hope you can assist my team. I will certainly repay you in the future."

"Forget about repayment. As knights, helping each other is only right. Also, don't call me Senior." Zhang Fangfang reached out his hand to shake Ye Ling's: "My name is Zhang Fangfang, you can call me Fangfang."

Zhang Fangfang. Ye Ling was stunned when he heard this name.

Oh? So it was him.

The future wielder of the Divine Seal Throne of Spirit and Wisdom, the Divine Seal Knight of Education and Inheritance, Zhang Fangfang!

To think he would meet him so early.

Ye Ling reached out his hand and shook it firmly: "Then I wish you, Brother Fang, a triumphant victory in the upcoming Demon Hunt Squad Competition!"

"Many thanks," Zhang Fangfang nodded, then turned to look behind Ye Ling: "Go, that senior might be getting impatient."

Ye Ling nodded and quickly walked toward that direction.

Xiayin Yihao revealed his true form and looked at Ye Ling in surprise: "I didn't expect that you, at such a young age, could actually command a team composed entirely of Third Rank members, and be their captain."

Xiayin Yihao now thought extremely highly of Ye Ling.

He knew the Long Family's ancestral teachings; let alone being Long Xingyu's disciple, even Long Xingyu's own son would not receive any special treatment, so how could he talk about his son?

"I wonder if Senior knows about the Youth Knight Competition?" Ye Ling said with a smile.

"You are the champion?"

"Yes."

"How old are you this year?"

"Not yet fourteen."

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Xiayin Yihao had nothing left to say.

Comparing people to others only leads to frustration.

After a brief explanation, he had Ye Ling follow him as they walked toward the interior of the temple.

On the way, Sheng Caier also emerged from her previous state of confusion, and seeing Xiayin Yihao tucking her under his arm, she knew that her escape attempt had failed once again.

Yet, she did not feel any discouragement.

Instead, she opened her large eyes and looked toward the position of Ye Ling in front of her; within that cold gaze, there seemed to appear emotions belonging to a Human.

It seemed to be curiosity.

For some unknown reason, at this moment she actually felt a trace of goodwill and a connection toward Ye Ling, and she even recalled the peace of mind brought by leaning in Ye Ling's embrace.

All of this made Cai'er feel somewhat infatuated... it was very strange.

However, she did not ponder for too long.

Because the three of them had already arrived at the location of the Assassin Temple's main hall. Please keep reading (End of this chapter)