Hidden moth

Chapter 199 Autumn Sounds and Tears Flowing with the Water

It would be an exaggeration to say that anyone who had seen someone could be identified. However, Lan Jiuwan could almost always recreate the image of anyone she had observed, such as by creating a sculpture or a scale model.

Ye Liangcheng was also a third-rank appraiser at the Ruwei Sect, so theoretically he should have the same ability, but no one had taught him. As for Lan Jiuwan, it didn't seem like he needed anyone to teach him either.

In some ways, He Kao felt that Lan Jiuwan was a bit like him: equally smart, equally talented, and equally insightful...

He Kao: "Second question, when did your parents break off relations with you?"

Lan Jiuwan lowered her head again, looking at the mask on the coffee table. "That happened during the second semester of my sophomore year in college. I haven't been home since the summer vacation that year."

He Kao: "You can go back now. You don't have to travel around the martial arts world, and there are no more misunderstandings. Your tattoo is fake. Even if it's hard to explain what happened, you can still play the role of a prodigal son and turn over a new leaf."

He Kao could fully understand why Lan Jiuwan had turned into a bad girl, and why her parents had disowned her despite repeated warnings. She had been trying to break free from Kucha's control ever since, but she was also worried about bringing trouble to her family.

But looking back now, this method is obviously naive. If Kucha really wants to harm her family, will the so-called severing of ties be useful?
Now that Kucha is dead, she can try to make up for her regrets and mend her relationship with her parents.

Unexpectedly, Lan Jiuwan shook her head and said, "I don't want to look for them again, at least not now, and there's no need. They had their second child before I even graduated from college, so he should be able to walk by now."

He Kao almost couldn't contain himself. Did he open a new account because his main account was ruined? Lan Jiuwan's parents were probably in their forties at the very least. Fortunately, they were middle school teachers with public employment, so as long as they didn't violate government policies, having a second child wouldn't have a big impact.

He Kao didn't say anything, just kept looking at Lan Jiuwan. His meaning was very clear: her previous explanation was not a real reason, or it was not convincing.

The silent gaze seemed to be full of pressure, and Lan Jiuwan seemed a little overwhelmed, and continued: "What you just said, the way you look with the veil on, is the true appearance of Yin Moth.

Some of the things I did disappointed them, and then made them angry, so much so that they cut off ties with me. That wasn't someone else pretending to be me, but my real experience.

Now I am the real me.”

He Kao still didn't say anything. It seemed that he was expressing his rather stubborn concern about this topic through silence.

Lan Jiuwan had to continue, "My so-called rebellion didn't actually hurt anyone, it just hurt their feelings, and it didn't meet their expectations for me and the future.

This made them feel ashamed and afraid of the future. I didn't threaten them, they threatened me that if I didn't do what they wanted, they would cut off all ties with me.

I know my parents, they do what they say.

They also asked me - why did you learn bad things? But they just asked me that. The point was not why, but that I learned bad things!

They never really explored the reasons why I became bad and what kind of person I had become.

They are just ordinary people and do not have the ability to explore. Even if they do explore, I will not let them know the answer. I just respect their choice."

He Kao finally spoke up, "You spoke so quickly just now, like you were memorizing a speech. Have you said it many times in your mind?

But in reality, no one has ever asked you this, and no one would ask you this, and today you finally have the chance to speak out? "

Just these two simple sentences almost broke Lan Jiuwan's defense.

In He Kao's impression, she remained calm from beginning to end, with almost no emotional fluctuations, which was completely inconsistent with her age and what she had just experienced.

Comparing with Ye Liangcheng, we can see that He Kao gave Ye Liangcheng a long enough buffer time. Ye Liangcheng almost collapsed several times, and the emotional impact was obvious.

Just this recent experience alone can be described as the most thrilling combination of joy and sorrow in life, but Lan Jiuwan's reaction was very calm, even too calm. Has she lost her emotional ability?

She is like a piece of cold ice, and can even poison herself... But from another perspective, how strong is the emotion behind the act of poisoning herself?

Contrary to what many people believe, practitioners' emotions are far more intense than those of ordinary people, but in a different way than most people understand.

Without strong emotions, where would the faith and enlightenment come from? How could they persist in their practice and achieve success?
Without strong and clear emotions, calmness and composure are meaningless.

This kind of strong emotion only exists in one's own feelings and reflections, and is not expressed to others, nor does it become the sorrow or joy that some people want to see.

But at this moment, Lan Jiuwan's eyes instantly turned red. She was like a child who had suffered great injustice and finally met a parent who could support her. She just tried hard not to cry on the spot.

Lan Jiuwan spoke again with a nasal tone, "I'm an adult now and can stand on my own. I hope that I'm just escaping the sea of suffering, not turning over a new leaf or returning to the right path. Do I have to go back and cry bitterly, admitting how unfilial and unbearable I was, and begging for their forgiveness and pardon, in order to be a popular scene?"

Unfortunately, that was not true. I had done everything I could at that time.

Who is so happy to see this? Some people feel regretful, but they just don't get to see such an ethical soap opera. Mr. Yin Moth, you are not so shallow, are you?

He Kao quickly waved his hands and said, "I didn't say anything. I didn't pry into your privacy, nor did I tell you to do anything. I only asked about your parents because you said you wanted to follow me in the future.

No matter what you do, there's no need to worry about it. I'm just suggesting that if you still want to protect them, don't reveal your identity as a disciple of the Yin Mo Sect."

Lan Jiuwan: "The me in the past and the me now just want to do what I should do.

For example, if I have completed my studies, I can go back and find a job, at least one that can support my life on the surface. I don’t need to tell anyone that I have turned over a new leaf and just be a normal person.

My parents have severed ties with me, and I don't need to force them to accept another me. If they need help in the future, I will do my duty. And then... do you have any other instructions?"

He Kao fell silent again, just looking at her. Lan Jiuwan suddenly asked in surprise, "You just mentioned the identity of a disciple of the Yin E Sect?"

He Kao laughed, "You just realized it? The Ruwei technique that Ku Cha taught you is incomplete. Theoretically, you can't break through to the fourth level. And the applied techniques you learned are not limited to the inheritance of the Ruwei Sect.

You're right. I haven't yet mastered the art of subtlety, but I understand its techniques. I can pass on the complete art of subtlety to you, so you can become a practitioner of the art.

But you said you wanted to follow the Hidden Moth, so there is another option, which is to practice the Hidden Moth technique again and become a true Hidden Moth sorcerer... What do you want to choose?
As for my identity, I am not only the current Yin Mo, but also the head of the Yin Mo Sect. I am the one who passes on the Dharma on behalf of the ancestor. You can call me Senior Brother."

Lan Jiuwan had been slow to react just now, but now he reacted quickly. He stood up and bowed, saying, "Master, please teach me!"

Her treatment was much higher than Ye Liangcheng's. He Kao told Ye Liangcheng that he could call him senior brother in the future. But at this moment, Lan Jiuwan went to see the headmaster on the spot.

He Kao stood up and said, "There's no need to rush about the matter of initiation and the transmission of the Dharma. Since you're willing to become Yin'e's disciple, there's something I need you to take care of."

Lan Jiuwan: "Master, please give your instructions!"

He Kao: "Go find Ye Liangcheng first and tell him what happened. As for those cleaners working for Ku Cha, you and Ye Liangcheng will be responsible for finding out their identities and whereabouts, and dealing with them accordingly."

I'll also leave you a contact number, but it's just an email address for now. If anything happens on weekdays, I'll go to Ye Liangcheng's place. The meeting place is the martial arts hall, and you can also find a place to stay there.

I'll take my leave today, you still need to calm down..."

As he spoke, He Kao stood up and walked towards the door of the guest room, but instead of opening the door and leaving, he turned and went into the bathroom. This was not surprising. He had been sitting in the room waiting for a long time and had talked so much with Lan Jiuwan, so he might have been in a hurry.

Of course, Lan Jiuwan couldn't use his spiritual sense to detect any movement, but after a long time, He Kao still didn't come out, and there seemed to be no sound in the bathroom.

She finally couldn't help herself and walked over to knock on the door and asked, "Master, are you okay?"

There was no one inside to answer. She used her spiritual sense to take a look, then immediately opened the door. There was no one in the bathroom anymore; He Kao had already vanished.

Lan Jiuwan guessed that He Kao's identity was Yin E. He Kao not only admitted it, but also proved it with facts when he said goodbye.

This is the legendary power of the stealth moth, which can disappear or reappear out of thin air...but it always feels a little weird to play vanishing in the bathroom of someone else's guest room.

He Kao didn't think too much about it. He was wearing a veil and looked like a masked robber. Outside was the public corridor of the hotel, and he didn't want to take off the veil and reveal his face, so he could only leave like this.

Lan Jiuwan is already the eldest senior brother of Yin'e Sect. Apart from the Sect Leader, she is the only disciple in the current Yin'e Sect. Well, there is also a reserve disciple, Ye Liangcheng.

Senior Sister Lan held the door handle with one hand and touched the tears on her face with the other hand. She couldn't wipe them away. Then she turned and rushed into the house, threw herself on the bed and buried her face in the pillow.

She didn't know how long it was before she stood up again and took a shower. The water washed away her tears and flowed along the winding curve. Suddenly, she thought again - would the hidden moth suddenly appear in the bathroom again?
If it's a hidden moth, then let it appear. He has the ability to do so! Lan Jiuwan couldn't help but feel shy about his own thoughts, but he didn't realize that a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Since I graduated from high school, I can finally get a good night's sleep... I'll just sleep today and not practice!

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(End of this chapter)