"This matter can wait. I still have plenty of questions for you. If I don't get them answered, I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep or eat in peace."
"Ask away. If it's something I can answer, I'll do my best to clear up your doubts." The Daoist always wore a smiling expression, which made Ye Chen feel as at ease as if he were facing an elder.
Although Ye Chen didn't know why the Daoist was so determined to find him, he had a vague feeling there was some secret behind it. Even if the Daoist didn't tell him now, he would find out sooner or later.
"Then I won't hold back." As he spoke, Ye Chen rolled up his sleeves, ready to ask his questions. "Let's start with the most basic one. Which Kami are you, exactly? And why are you looking for me?"
The Daoist seemed to have expected this question, and didn't look flustered at all. "My identity must remain secret for now. You'll learn my purpose in time. I can't tell you about either just yet."
Though the Daoist was unfazed, he clearly had no intention of telling Ye Chen about either matter.
"Come on, that's not fair. You told me to ask whatever I wanted, but you won't answer the first two questions. What's the point of asking?" Ye Chen complained.
"Haha. But there are some things you're better off not knowing. In fact, I'm protecting you. After all, if you really knew who I was..."
The Daoist hesitated. Ye Chen was on the verge of losing his patience. "What would happen if I did?"
"I think if you learned my identity today, many gods, demons, and Buddhas would start hunting you down. They'd surely destroy your Indestructible Body and make you vanish