Hidden moth

Chapter 35 Little Fatty

Not only was He Kao unwilling to accept it, but Lin Qingshuang was also obviously unhappy. She sat there as if she was sulking at someone, and she drank to her heart's content.

He Kao observed Lin Qingshuang's words and expressions from the side, and he had already guessed that someone must have secretly prevented Lin Qingshuang from accepting a disciple. As for why he hadn't noticed, it was actually easy to explain.

Since there are sorcerers and magic in this world, there must be methods such as "transmitting sound into secret" and "transmitting sound over thousands of miles". There are many such methods in novels. What have young people in the information age not seen?

I heard Lao Qian just say that he has "another great opportunity" and that "it's not for us to interfere" in the matter of accepting disciples. Could it be that some peerless master has taken a fancy to him?

He Kao has been a thoughtful person since he was young. To put it in academic terms, he is good at sorting out various fragmented information, such as making judgments and guesses from just a few words and various subtle facial expressions.

Thinking of this possibility, he felt a little excited. I hope this is the truth!

So despite being rejected, He Kao still grilled the meat seriously, grilling each piece of meat until it was tender and charred to the right degree and had the best taste, and then cut it into small pieces and put them in front of everyone.

Qian was of course the most embarrassed at the moment, so he couldn't say anything more, so he might as well eat more to keep his mouth shut.

After eating a few slices of ribs, Lao Qian found them melt-in-the-mouth and filled his cheeks with saliva. He couldn't help but praise: "Xiao Kao, you roasted this meat really well!"

Lin Qingshuang also agreed: "Excellent craftsmanship! If I hadn't investigated your background, I would have almost thought your family ran a barbecue restaurant!"

She felt even more sorry as she spoke. This child was a really good seedling. Usually when people suffer a blow, they will inevitably become depressed and absent-minded, and it is easy to miss the temperature when grilling over a charcoal fire.

But He Kao showed no complaints as he turned over each piece of meat very carefully. This was not a difficult technical job, it just required concentration... This young man had great concentration.

He Kao is certainly not a "barbecue god", but he does grill better than most waiters. It's just that he has a steady hand and is meticulous and attentive.

Although he failed to become their disciple, it was also an opportunity for him to make friends with the two third-level sorcerers in front of him. He especially respected Lin Qingshuang.

Seeing that everyone had finally spoken and stopped drinking in silence, He Kao took the opportunity to ask, "Senior, there's something I'm a little confused about, and I'd really like to ask you for advice."

Lin Qingshuang: "Since you call me senior, even if I am not your master, as long as it does not violate the rules of the sect, if you have any questions, feel free to ask me."

He Kao glanced at Old Qian again and said thoughtfully, "The news about the Hidden Moth has attracted so many disciples of the sect. Is it really that serious? Ordinary people might envy the Hidden Moth's abilities, but since they have inherited the magic, they shouldn't be so."

To put it simply, ordinary people envy the hidden moth because they want to obtain the hidden moth's "super powers", but the warlock himself has "super powers"!

Moreover, for a sorcerer like Qian Guran, his sect's qi-gazing technique has only reached the third level, so there is still a lot of room for improvement. So he should continue to practice the secret technique.

Lin Qingshuang shook her head and said, "You haven't practiced magic, so you think so. It's not easy to get started with magic, and the higher you go, the harder it is to advance. Just like me, I've only practiced the third level of the Body Observation Technique, and I haven't been able to make any further progress in many years.

The story of the Hidden Moth would be of little interest to ordinary people, who would dismiss it as mere gossip. However, sorcerers knew the inside story. Even the elders of the various sects could not achieve the legendary Hidden Moth ability.

"Obtaining the Hidden Moth's Object grants one the ability to become a Hidden Moth, without the need for practicing any secret techniques. It's like ascending to heaven in one step. It's inevitable that some sorcerers seek this shortcut, not seeking to reach a higher level of cultivation, but simply to acquire this superpower."

The meaning of this passage is easy to understand. Only those who already have "super powers" will be convinced of the existence of "super powers" and believe in the legend of the hidden moth.

They also understand the difficulty of practicing magic, and thus want to use more convenient methods to obtain more powerful super powers.

Perhaps because she didn't want He Kao to have more misunderstandings about the Shu Sect, she thought for a moment and then added, "You don't have to be too disappointed. There are many Shu Sect disciples like me who have similar ideas to what you just said.

Each art is profound and extensive, and it would take a lifetime to master it. With endless opportunities ahead, why bother pursuing other things? Moreover, when practicing art, one must avoid taking shortcuts. If one's character is flawed, what good is it even if one possesses the ability to hide?

Should I be a porter or a thief?

If you think about it carefully, there is really no need for this. Instead, it will ruin your own practice, not to mention that you will violate the world's prohibitions by being so reckless. It will be too late to regret it later.

For example, in the case of Zhang Yanfei of Ruwei Sect, if he hadn't violated the prohibitions, even if he was only at the second level of cultivation, he would still be free now."

She finally cited Zhang Yanfei's example. If Zhang Yanfei hadn't done those wrong things, wouldn't his life have been easier? With the power of a second-level ink master, he could do anything. Furthermore, he was already the president of the Nanhua Academy of Fine Arts and the vice chairman of the Dongguo Artists Association.

The question and answer between her and He Kao was equivalent to giving the money away.

Although Qian blushed, he still continued, "The Sect Law Hall has issued an order that disciples of the fourth-rank or higher martial arts sects are not allowed to interfere in the affairs of the Hidden Moth or show up in Qiyuan to take action. This must be the reasoning that Senior Lin just mentioned."

In fact, He Kao didn't really want an answer. He could figure out many of the questions himself, but these words had been stuck in his heart for a long time. He would not feel happy if he didn't ask them out. It could be considered a way to vent his emotions.

The two masters were willing to explain patiently, so he nodded and listened.

Lin Qingshuang's next words made him very nervous: "Xiao Kao, so many people think you are the Hidden Moth, which has brought you a lot of trouble and danger. Now that you know about the Hidden Moth, do you have any suspicions in your mind?"

He Kao answered cautiously, "Before today, no one except Wu Yanjun had ever mentioned the hidden moth to me."

Lin Qingshuang: "It's better if you don't know, so as not to get involved in trouble again.

There is one more thing I would like to ask you for, which is this animal claw pendant. I would like to borrow it for a while, but I can't borrow it for free, so please rent it.

If it is for building the foundation, this item is not very effective for adults, but my relative has a child, and I want to let him wear it for a period of time to observe the changes.

"Fellow Daoist Qian, what do you think about the rental period and rent?" Lin Qingshuang wanted to "rent" He Kao's pendant. Interestingly, when she finally negotiated the price, she didn't ask He Kao, but Old Qian, who had completely become a supporting actor today.

She knew that He Kao might be embarrassed to speak up, just like many things in real life where price negotiations are necessary, one needs to find an agent to initiate the conversation.

What kind of middleman could be more suitable than money? It should be noted that the second-level Qi-reading technique is commonly known as a "broker," and the third-level "strategist" is also an even better broker.

On the other hand, He Kao only found out today what was so special about his pendant. He was an outsider, but Lao Qian had been studying this thing for a long time and was better able to judge the accurate information.

Before He Kao could speak, Qian Guran had already replied, "If it's for the purpose of calming the mind, you can wear it for as long as you want, but you can't borrow it for the rest of your life, right?
If the senior's purpose is to help the child awaken his spiritual perception and observe his aptitude, clues will be revealed in at least three months, and at most half a year.

Let's use a floating lease term, between three months and six months. As for the rent, I'd estimate it's around 300,000 to 500,000.

Senior, since you are giving this item to a child to wear, you should consider the possibility of losing it. I suggest you pay a deposit of 2 million to Xiaokao first..."

As soon as Lin Qingshuang opened her mouth, Qian Guran knew what she was up to. Although she had failed to accept He Kao as her apprentice, her desire to do so was piqued, perhaps even as a form of compensation.

Lin Qingshuang herself has no children, so she can try to find a child from a relative's family. If He Kao's pendant is worn for a long time, it will have a certain inspiring effect, and it will also be easy to judge whether the child is suitable.

In theory, anyone can practice magic, but in reality, most people fail to succeed, so there's no point in wasting energy. I heard that a master of a sect once put a lot of thought into his son, but ultimately couldn't help him get started.

After quoting the price, Old Qian turned to He Kao and said, "It's not a bad idea to let Senior Lin take this item away temporarily. If you continue to carry it with you during this period, you may still get into trouble. Let's wait until the Hidden Moth incident is over."

Lin Qingshuang nodded immediately and said, "Three or five hundred thousand? We can't let Xiaokao suffer any loss, so let's set it at five hundred thousand.

"Xiao Kao, give me your account number and I'll give you a two million deposit right now. When I return the pendant, you can return me one and a half million... I'll take this thing away today."

He Kao hadn't recovered yet, and the deal had already been finalized. A bit bewildered, he said, "It's just a loan for a few months, why should I pay back? Senior, just take it if you need it. It's not like you won't pay it back!"

Lin Qingshuang shook her head and said, "I knew you would say that because you couldn't save face, so you asked Xiao Qian to negotiate the price. How could I take your family's heirloom treasure for free?

This item is useful to me. If you don't want to rent it, I won't force you. If you are willing, then we can follow the conditions just now. I only ask one question now: are you willing or not?"

Having said that, He Kao could only agree. But he was still a little confused. He hadn't expected the pendant to be so valuable. He could earn 500,000 yuan by renting it out for a few months, which was more than he could earn from working hard for a whole year!
Although I failed to become your disciple today, did I make a fortune?
Seeing He Kao nod, Lin Qingshuang didn't want to waste any more time, so she took the pendant and said goodbye and left.

Perhaps still unsatisfied, she said to He Kao before leaving, "Delete the set of skills you came up with after the second page. Remember not to practice them blindly.

As for the first two pages, I will give you some annotations. I will not discuss the secrets of the Guan Shen Sect, but will simply tell you some taboos and my personal experiences."

The senior left, leaving only two people in the room. He Kao climbed to his feet, reached across the table, and grabbed Lao Qian's sleeve. "What happened just now? Senior Lin clearly wanted to take me in as his disciple, but suddenly changed his mind. What did you hear?"

In front of Lin Qingshuang, He Kao behaved very calmly and did not force any questions. But with his colleague Lao Qian, he was much more casual.

Qian Guran said with a bitter face: "How do you know..."

He Kao: "You admitted it! Even a blind man could have guessed what happened. Did someone use telepathy to tell you something?"

Qian Guran sighed, "It's not a sound transmission technique, but a divine thought. The elder didn't say I couldn't tell you, so I'll tell you. I don't know which elder it was, but it must be an elder from some sect who told me to take you in as my disciple.

As for the reason, I don’t know either, anyway, there is only one sentence…”

Just now, Lin Qingshuang and Qian Guran both heard a sentence, or a thought, telling them not to accept He Kao as a disciple, nor to recommend He Kao to other elders in the sect.

This wasn't some secret method of transmitting sound; it was simply a thought that appeared directly in the mind, a divine power mastered only by sixth-rank elders of the sect. The other party hadn't revealed their identity, so Qian Guran didn't know who it was.

……

Lin Qingshuang went downstairs and paid the bill. She couldn't help but look around. She also wanted to know which elder of the sect had caused trouble, but she made another discovery.

There was a fat boy waiting in line behind her who also came to pay the bill. He had a string of beeswax beads on his left wrist.

Although Lin Qingshuang was not a master of the subtle arts, she knew at a glance that it was not real natural beeswax, but a synthetic resin product, which many tourist attractions used to fool tourists.

After paying the bill, the fat boy hummed a tune and walked out, subconsciously swinging his hands as he walked. Maybe because the rubber band was loose, he accidentally threw the beeswax string away, and it happened to be caught by an older woman on the side of the road.

The fat boy quickly stepped forward and said, "I'm so sorry, I almost hit you. You're really good at this, have you practiced before?"

The eldest sister frowned at the bracelet with disgust, as if holding something dirty. She returned it and said, "Where did this evil blood-sucking thing come from? How dare you wear it with you?"

The little fat man was stunned: "What did you say? What's wrong with this thing of mine?"

The older woman was Lin Qingshuang. She said coldly, "Little Fatty, have you felt any signs of serious physical exhaustion lately? I'm kindly reminding you that this thing is very sinister. If you keep wearing it like this, you might not live long!"

After saying this, Lin Qingshuang turned and left without meddling in other people's affairs. She knew very well that anyone would feel uncomfortable if she said something like that, and the little fat man would no longer wear that beeswax string.

But Lin Qingshuang didn't know that she had just passed by Huang Si.

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(End of this chapter)