139: Kyoto Shirakami, Shiroya Taoist Priest

"How is that possible?"

"What's going on?"

Tu Fei and Lin Dong were instantly dumbfounded.

Meanwhile, Left Rush, who was standing by, looked incredulous. He quickly stepped forward and asked,

"Manager Hu, did you make a mistake? He's just a newbie who awakened a few days ago."

"Shut up!" Hu Zhiwei said, his face full of anger. "Made a mistake? Can the phantom fighter be wrong? Can the Yunmeng Board of Directors' documents be wrong?"

As Hu Zhiwei's cold shout rang out, everyone dared not make another sound.

Lin Ling's lips curved slightly, and he turned to look at Hu Zhiwei.

"Mr. Hu, does the yunmeng supreme card have any special privileges? For example, can I kick out people I don't like?"

"Of course," Mr. Wu said with a smile. "The yunmeng supreme card holder can expel anyone whose VIP level is lower than Yunmeng Supreme."

At this moment, the expressions of Tu Fei and the others instantly changed.

"Him! Him! And him! I don't want to see these three people today!"

A cold smile appeared on Lin Ling's face as he pointed at Tu Fei, Lin Dong, and Left Rush.

Mr. Wu nodded.

A group of security guards immediately escorted the three out.

...

Inside a large compound in the northern district of Kyoto Base City.

Dozens of figures sat on the ground.

All of them wore black cloaks, and their large hoods completely obscured their faces, making their appearance indiscernible.

They remained motionless, as if waiting for something.

Beep beep... Beep beep...

A sudden notification sound rang out.

Everyone's gaze turned to the figure in the center.

That person picked up a phone.

[00 appeared, Yunmeng Courtyard]

"Kersus, please." An old voice emanated from the person's mouth.

Four people not far away slowly stood up.

"General Zhao, rest assured, after tonight, there will be no more 00."

As the words fell, space twisted, and the four disappeared from their original spot.

...

Deep inside the auditorium.

At this moment, more than a dozen young men and women sat there, surrounding a man dressed in a white Taoist robe.

The man appeared to be around twenty years old, with a slender build and a clean, handsome face. His eyes were deep, revealing a sense of laziness and nonchalance, and his black hair was casually tied up, exuding an uninhibited demeanor.

Such a man, who seemed like an ethereal master, holding a beer bottle while sitting there, felt somewhat out of place.

Yet, his eyes remained as still as an ancient well, as if nothing in this world could disturb his state of mind.

His name is Bai Zhi, the young master of the Bai family, the most powerful hidden family in Kyoto Base City.

At only 19 years old, he was already a strong practitioner with one foot in the Six-Turn realm.

He had practiced Taoism with his master at Longhu Mountain Tianshi Mansion since childhood and originally had no intention of participating in the awakening.

However, at 18, he was driven down the mountain by his master for experience, and as soon as he descended, he was moved by worldly desires.

From then on, his Taoist heart was incomplete, and feeling ashamed to return to Longhu Mountain, he participated in the awakening ceremony.

Unexpectedly, with a casual touch on the awakening stele, he awakened the SSS-level talent Purple Cloud Divine Thunder, becoming the unique hidden profession, Demonic Taoist Master.

It was a special lightning-elemental profession that combined magic and Taoist techniques.

As long as Bai Zhi cultivated the Five Thunder Righteous Law of the Tianshi Mansion, his attribute points would increase by 10 every day.

After a year, his four-dimensional attributes, without any equipment or buffs, reached over 5000.

Before Lin Ling appeared, Bai Zhi was undoubtedly the number one young talent in Dragon Country.

He rose like a brilliant star, self-proclaimed as Bai Ye Taoist Priest, but was called Bai God by the entire second-generation circle of Kyoto.

"Bai God, I really didn't expect you to come today. Let me introduce you, this is Ling Qiye, the strongest among the new recruits this year, and like you, he has an SSS-level talent."

A young man, beaming, introduced him to Bai Zhi.

"Oh? Ling Qiye? Do you have a mental hospital in your head?" Bai Zhi shook the beer bottle in his hand and asked a nonsensical question.

Upon hearing this, everyone in the room was instantly stunned.

"Hahaha... Just kidding. Ziye, I heard that the strongest person in this batch seems to be named Lin Ling, right?"

Seeing everyone's confusion, Bai Zhi quickly changed the subject.

"Young Master Bai, Lin Ling just got in through the back door, relying on his equipment, he doesn't have any real skills."

Zhang Ziye said with a pout, completely dismissive of Lin Ling.

Bai Zhi glanced at him, his indifferent gaze clearly looking like he was looking at an idiot.

Would someone who could be specially recruited by the War God Hall and enter the semifinals without examination be a useless person who relies on equipment and has no real skills?

In Bai Zhi's heart, he had already decided to keep his distance from this Young Master Zhang from Demon City in the future.

After all, birds of a feather flock together, and it's no fun to become foolish by staying with an idiot for too long.

He turned to look at Ling Qiye, and a hint of interest appeared in his eyes.

He had heard a little about Ling Qiye's great name these past two days.

Unique hidden professions are rare, and each appearance signifies the rise of a powerful individual.

More importantly, there was also the name Ye Xiu.

Every time he saw or heard this name, a knowing smile would appear in Bai Zhi's eyes.

"Seven Nights, what do you think of Lin Ling?" After Bai Zhi asked, he raised his hand and downed the beer in the bottle.

Ling Qiye was a little nervous when asked; this was a legendary genius from Dragon Nest.

In just two or three days, he didn't know how many people he had heard mention Bai Zhi's great name.

"Senior Bai, I think Lin Ling might not be as simple as he appears, but I am confident I can surpass him. Even if I can't win temporarily, I will catch up to him in the future," Ling Qiye said.

As these words left his mouth, a hint of admiration flashed in Bai Zhi's eyes.

Neither arrogant nor impetuous, not looking down on others, nor belittling himself.

"Here's my phone number; you can find me for a chat sometime."

Bai Zhi said, handing over a business card.

It only had a name and phone number on it, but at this moment, in the eyes of others, it had already shone with brilliant golden light.

Many people's eyes revealed envy, especially Zhang Ziye; his eyes were now fixated.

When he left Demon City, he was repeatedly told to definitely cling to Bai Zhi's leg.

But now, he was the one introduced to Bai Zhi by the Mayor of Demon City, yet he failed to get Bai God's business card.

However, he didn't get discouraged. The big sister named Autumn Leaf had just said that another important figure was coming.

Bai Zhi didn't think highly of him, but perhaps that important figure would appreciate him.

At that time, he would still have a chance to gain a huge backer.

"Thank you, Bai God, thank you, Bai God," Ling Qiye said, his face filled with excitement.

Just then, the door opened.

Autumn Leaf walked in with Lin Ling.

At this moment, everyone's gaze fell on Lin Ling.

However, Lin Ling's gaze instantly met Bai Zhi's.

Their pupils simultaneously contracted sharply.

They both saw something different from everyone else in each other's eyes.

That something was ineffable.

Or perhaps it was a mysterious confidence, as if in their eyes, they were the sole protagonists of this world.

Autumn Leaf, who was beside them, instantly caught this extraordinary scene.

She looked at Lin Ling, then at Bai Zhi.

She asked in confusion, "Xiao Bai, do you two know each other?"

Lin Ling and Bai Zhi shook their heads simultaneously.

"Oh! If you don't know each other, why such a deep gaze? I thought you two fell in love at first sight."

"Come, Xiao Bai, let me introduce you. This is the big client who wants to buy materials."

Autumn Leaf said, beckoning to Bai Zhi.

This scene instantly made Bai Zhi's face darken with embarrassment.

He pushed aside the startled Zhang Ziye and Ling Qiye, and jogged over to Autumn Leaf.

"Sister Autumn Leaf, let's discuss something. I'm already this old, and I'm a captain of the War God Hall, can you please stop calling me Xiao Bai, especially in front of Brother-in-law..."

However, before Bai Zhi could finish speaking, Autumn Leaf grabbed his ear.

A blush appeared on Autumn Leaf's face as she playfully chided,

"Are your wings hardened now? Who was it that used to stick to my butt every day asking me to tell stories when he was little?"

"Sister! Sister! Let go, I'm sorry, okay?"

Bai Zhi pleaded, his face full of grievances, completely lacking his previous domineering aura.

At this moment, Lin Ling looked at the scene before him and his evaluation of Autumn Leaf went up a few notches.

This person is truly ruthless.

So, Autumn Leaf was the big sister in their circle, the one who had beaten this group of young masters and noblemen since they were little.

"Cough cough cough... Let's get down to business quickly," Lin Ling said with a light cough.

Only then did Autumn Leaf let go, and Bai Zhi immediately cast a grateful look at Lin Ling.

"My name is Bai Zhi, it's a pleasure to meet you. May I ask your name, friend?"

Bai Zhi extended a hand and said with a smile to Lin Ling, but a hint of something flashed in his eyes.

"Bai Zhi?"

Lin Ling's heart was slightly surprised; this was not the first time he had heard this name.

Anyone repeatedly mentioned by Jiang Shan Yi must be extraordinary.

He also extended his hand and shook Bai Zhi's.

"Lin Ling," Lin Ling said with a smile.

Upon hearing this name, a hint of surprise instantly flashed in Bai Zhi's eyes.

At the same time, he suddenly tightened his grip on Lin Ling's hand.