Hidden moth

Chapter 44 Don’t Be Polite with Me
Xiaopang also brought over a black bag, which seemed to contain a leg of lamb. It was said that someone in the town slaughtered a sheep that was raised wild in the mountains and gave it to Mother Chen.

Xiaopang had just returned home, and when Mother Chen heard that He Kao had also returned, she asked Xiaopang to bring it over. After opening the bag, Old Qian frowned and said, "What kind of lamb leg is this?"

Xiaopang waved his hand and said, "Don't talk nonsense, it's lamb shanks! He Kao's cooking is really good. He braised the lamb shanks in a casserole, and after eating the meat, he boiled some vegetables and added some vermicelli. I'm drooling just thinking about it."

Qian Guran: "Can you cook in Xiaokao?"

Xiaopang: "Of course, otherwise why would I bring an uncooked leg of lamb?"

He Kao quickly explained, "When I was little, the adults at home were busy, so I often helped with the cooking. I learned the cooking skills from my grandfather... As for this leg, it's best to cut it with the skin on and marinate it first, but I'm afraid it's a bit too late to eat it today."

Xiaopang smacked his lips and said, "How can it be too late? Tomorrow is a holiday, and we don't have to rush. Just take your time and make it. Even if you can only eat it at midnight, it's fine."

He Kao: "Not until midnight, but around nine, and we don't have all the seasonings at home."

Although he still didn't know how good He Kao's cooking skills were or what the dish would taste like, after hearing what they said, Lao Qian felt like he was about to drool.

He took out his phone and said, "It's so convenient to buy things now. I can place an order for whatever I need and it will be delivered within half an hour."

Xiaopang: "Why half an hour? I'll go out and buy some. If I can't find it, I'll go home and get it. It'll be done in ten minutes."

Xiaopang went shopping, and He Kao finally found a chance to ask Lao Qian, "What did Senior Lin send me?"

Qian Guran seemed to be deliberately teasing him: "There are three kinds of elixirs that assist in cultivation. There are a lot of precautions. Ten minutes is far too long to explain... Let's wait until we finish eating and Xiaopang leaves before we talk."

Xiaopang actually came back in less than five minutes, not only bringing all kinds of seasonings but also buying various side dishes. He Kao had no choice but to take off his coat, roll up his sleeves, and start cooking, letting the other two help.

He Kao said as he prepared the ingredients, "This is actually a winter dish. A little snow and a casserole stew would be perfect. It's only the end of September now, it's a bit too early."

Xiaopang: "It's still food in autumn, isn't it? They don't slaughter sheep every day in the mountains. Besides, today is the day that Mr. Qian gets promoted, so we have to make a good meal to flatter him... As the saying goes, we should be humble and make it difficult for Mr. Qian to criticize us in the future."

Xiaopang really never treated his superiors as cadres. Qian Guran could only smile and say, "He's just a vice president of a branch company. Not that serious!"

Xiaopang: "Of course not. His annual salary should be over a million, and that's after tax... If that's the case, then it should be you, Old Qian, who should treat us."

Huang Xiaopang didn't know the exact annual salary of the vice president of the division, so he just guessed, which was actually a bit low. He didn't explain the money, but just promised to treat him next time.

As for this time, I’d better try He Kao’s cooking first...and practice has proved that He Kao’s cooking is really good, and more importantly, the ingredients are good.

A few people waited until after nine o'clock before starting to eat. They originally planned to set up the table in the yard, but later decided to close the door and eat in the house, mainly because they were afraid that the aroma would spread too far and be smelled by the neighbors.

This isn't some goat leg; the skin and meat have a natural aroma, especially when lightly marinated. It's most fragrant when cooked with the skin and bones. An experienced sniff will tell it's musk deer meat.

Musk deer is a popular name for the musk deer, and its scientific name is musk deer, a protected species. Although it is now artificially bred, it is not easy to raise due to its timidity and picky nature.

Over the past decade or so, the surrounding ecology has recovered remarkably, and reports of wild boars descending the mountains and causing damage to farmland are common. Animals like musk deer and yellow muntjacs also occasionally appear in the mountains north of the town, not to mention bamboo partridges and wild rabbits.

Someone happened to catch one today and gave one of its legs to Mrs. Chen at the tax office, and then Xiaopang brought it over again.

This thing can only be eaten and not spoken of. To speak of it is illegal. The three of them closed the door and not only enjoyed the delicious taste, but also felt a vague sense of pleasure in breaking the taboo.

He Kao took out two bottles of wine from the cabinet. Everyone was wiping their sweat as they ate, but they didn't stop eating. Fortunately, He Kao had already poured a large bowl for Xiaopang to take home, otherwise, Mother Chen would have nothing to eat.

At the end, we blanched some greens and vermicelli, and even drained all the soup. Everyone was very satisfied with the meal, and then moved the table and chairs to the rooftop to drink tea and cool off. It did feel a little hot.

Lao Qian touched his belly and joked, "Little Fatty, I never realized before that you are quite good at flattering the boss. This leg of lamb is a great gift today. The boss is very satisfied!"

Huang Xiaopang: "That's because you don't understand me at all. I have many more skills. When you become the president of the group, I will let you see more!"

Old Qian turned around and pointed into the distance and asked, "Why is there a Ferris wheel over there?"

Huang Xiaopang: "Is your eyesight so good?"

Lao Qian: "I saw it during the day and wondered why it wasn't turning."

At the foot of the mountain a few kilometers north of Pugang Town, there is an abandoned amusement project called Qiyuan Happy Valley, which houses a huge Ferris wheel, and next to it are facilities such as roller coasters and pirate ships.

It was built fifteen years ago and the first phase opened twelve years ago. My aunt took He Kao and He Shan to play there. There were many tourists at that time and it was quite lively. In short, He Kao had a lot of fun.

Later, Happy Valley expanded to the second phase, which was larger and had more complete facilities. After it opened, there were more tourists, and many people even drove with their children from far away.

Such projects are of great significance to the village and town levels. The staff of Happy Valley are hired nearby, and many people in the town work there, so they don’t have to leave their hometown.

The eldest aunt even planned that if He Shan couldn't find a satisfactory job after graduation, she might as well go home and ask someone to find her a job in Happy Valley, such as working in an office as a manager or something.

However, Happy Valley, which seemed to have been doing a booming business, suddenly closed down five years ago. It is now abandoned, and the weeds on the vacant land are half a person's height. It is a pity to waste those facilities, especially such a huge investment.

The reason for the closure is very simple. It is said that the capital chain is broken.

The first phase of the park was able to achieve a balance between income and expenditure, so the boss took out a loan to build the second phase. During that period, many similar projects appeared in China, but the growth in the number of tourists here was lower than expected, while the financial and operating costs increased several times.

So in the following years, Happy Valley looked bustling on the surface, but every day it was open meant another day of losses. In the end, the owner could no longer bear it...

During the day, looking from He Kao's house, the upper half of the Ferris wheel can be vaguely seen among the swaying shadows of the trees, but at night, you definitely can't see anything.

He Kao suspected that the beeswax bracelet that Huang Xiaopang usually wore was bought in Happy Valley that year. He had the impression that such things seemed to be sold at stalls in the commercial street there.

As Xiaopang was chatting, he felt the cool breeze and his phone vibrated. He ignored it. A moment later, Chen's mother's voice rang out from outside the courtyard wall: "Xiaopang, it's so late, go home and get some sleep! If you don't sleep, you still need to rest for the exam!"

Huang Xiaopang shouted, "I'm not going home tonight. I'm sleeping with He Kao!"

He Kao pulled him up and said, "Who are you going to sleep with? I don't have bunk beds at home. I only have two beds. One for me and one for Lao Qian. Go home and sleep."

Then he yelled at the top of his voice, "Mother Chen, Xiaopang will be back soon and will bring you a dish!"

They went downstairs, and Xiaopang finally left. Lao Qian went to the trunk of the car and took out a package. He smiled and said, "I'm testing your perseverance, so I took it out now... Are you feeling anxious like a cat scratching you?"

He Kao complained, "You have good concentration, so you came to wait for me in front of the bank today?" Lin Qingshuang sent five bottles of pills, and the names sounded very "common", one bottle of Yangjing Pill, one bottle of Yiqi Pill, and three bottles of Peiyuan Pill.

Each pill is about the same size as the Niuhuang Angong Pill and is also wrapped in gold foil, with twelve pills in each bottle.

Yangjing Pill is suitable for taking during the foundation-building phase before entering the path of enlightenment. As the name suggests, it has the effect of nourishing the essence and accumulating strength. Ordinary people cannot take too much. Even those who are strong and healthy can only take it once every seven days, and at most half a pill at a time.

Old Qian looked He Kao up and down and said, "Your condition is not bad. You can take one pill at a time according to the technique that Senior Lin gave you. However, you need to wait at least a week before taking the next pill.

When you feel that it has no effect, there is no need to take it anymore to avoid wasting it. You can leave it to those who need it... This thing is quite precious, and Dan Ding Sect only releases a small amount each time."

He Kao: "Is this medicine from the Danding Sect?"

Old Qian: "Of these three kinds of elixirs, the Qi-boosting elixir mainly comes from the Guanshen Sect, while the other two, the Essence-nourishing elixir and the Essence-boosting elixir, mainly come from the Danding Sect. Don't worry, Senior Lin has checked them all, and there won't be any problems."

He Kao: "Um, it seems to have no effect, what does that mean?"

Old Qian said with a wicked smile, "This essence-nourishing pill has a side effect that isn't considered a side effect. It's for conserving energy. Those who understand will understand. During the period of taking it, you must absolutely maintain your virginity. You can't do it yourself!"

He Kao muttered, "I'm no longer a virgin."

Lao Qian: "I don't seem to notice! But it doesn't matter. Just stay a virgin while taking the medicine. I know you're rich now, but don't be so tempted as to go to places like clubs."

The effect of this pill is to boost the vital energy, but people with weak constitutions should not take it, otherwise it is very likely to drain the body.

Even those who are physically strong must strictly abstain from sex after taking it and practice corresponding exercises. It is mainly used to assist disciples who have not yet entered the sect to build their foundation.

The so-called foundation-building has become a common term in today's fairy-tale novels. You can often see descriptions like "the strong one who builds the foundation is so terrifying." It is said that one needs to perfect the ninth level of Qi training before being able to build the foundation.

However, in traditional practice, foundation building is also a term, but it has nothing to do with being strong. It mainly refers to adjusting the physical and mental state to meet the requirements for practice.

For example, some people start by focusing their mind on the Dantian, reaching the state of "one yang born". They can then refine the essence into qi and circulate it around the body, which is considered a successful foundation. This is the method of the Danding School.

After building the foundation, one can refine the essence, qi, and spirit. When one refines the spirit consciousness, one becomes a third-level sorcerer. Then one gathers herbs and returns to the pot, using the body and mind as the furnace, and the spirit and qi combine to form a magic pill...

For example, some people start by lowering the curtain and listening inversely, feeling the movement of Qi and the flow of meridians throughout the body, and entering by looking inward at their own body. This is the foundation-building method of observing the body.

He Kao did not receive any formal inheritance of any magic skills, but his foundation was very good, which did not prevent him from continuing to practice the basics to make it more perfect.

The so-called lack of effect does not mean that the practice has been wasted, but that the body's energy is sufficient and there is no need to take pills anymore.

Yiqi Dan, a special elixir made by Guanshen Sect, is mainly used by first-level sorcerers. He Kao can also take it, even if he is not a first-level sorcerer, as it can strengthen the body, cure diseases and prolong life.

As for the Peiyuan Pill, it was a treasured item from the Danding Sect. Qian Guran was surprised to see Lin Qingshuang deliver three bottles at once today. He even called to check if there was a mistake.

Although Lin Qingshuang did not rob any deacon of the Danding Sect, the actual situation was similar.

Just as the geomancer Gu Chun expected, Lin Qingshuang contacted Ye Fenghuang. She didn't mention much about wanting to take He Kao as her disciple, but mainly talked about Lin Hualei's death.

The suspect Liang Kai has disappeared, but his master Wan Zhongle is still there, so Ye Fenghuang goes to Wan Zhongle to settle the score. Wan Zhongle has no choice but to explain that he is not aware of what Liang Kai has done.

Ye Fenghuang was not an easy person to talk to. Even if Deacon Wan was unaware of the situation, he still held responsibility. Just then, Earth Master Gu Chun called Ye Fenghuang. After a few words, Elder Ye handed the call to Wan Zhongle.

The two elders were questioning him, and Wan Zhongle could not withstand the pressure. He had to blame himself deeply and apologized very sincerely. A lot of good things that he had hidden were taken away by the wild phoenix. It was said that there were ten bottles of Peiyuan Dan among them.

Wild Phoenix gave all these things to Lin Qingshuang.

The Essence-Nourishing Pill is fine, Lin Qingshuang estimated that He Kao would not be able to use a whole bottle at all, but the Essence-Nourishing Pill is different. Its main function is to make up for congenital deficiencies and repair acquired losses, which is what is commonly known as strengthening the foundation and nourishing the essence.

In theory, it's best suited for second-tier cultivators as an aid to their cultivation, but practically anyone can take it. From a foundation-building and vitalizing perspective, it takes a long time to take, so it's best taken continuously, combined with exercise to invigorate the medicinal properties. One pill per month is enough for a full bottle.

Of course, the secret transmission skills of Guanshen Sect could not be taught to He Kao, but Lin Qingshuang asked Qian Guran to teach He Kao a set of Eight-Section Brocade, which was similar to the ones that could be found on the Internet, but with some more tricks and details.

It is not entirely true that Peiyuan Dan takes effect slowly. It depends on the situation. For example, if an ordinary person takes one at a critical moment, it may even save his life.

Even though Old Qian was already a third-rank cultivator, he could still take Pei Yuan Dan. Lin Qingshuang unexpectedly gave him three bottles at once, and Old Qian was envious.

After explaining the effects of the elixir and the precautions for taking it, Lao Qian began to teach He Kao the Eight-Section Brocade. He basically finished teaching it until the second half of the night. In order to prevent He Kao from forgetting it, he also specially recorded a live video.

This video might also be left for Lin Qingshuang to watch, to show that he really taught with all his heart. Lao Qian finally reminded her: "Practice first, and ask me if you have any questions. You can talk to me when you are proficient.

It's recommended not to mix these three pills. Take the Essence Nourishing Pill first; you don't need to finish them all. Then take the Qi-Boosting Pill. It's okay to finish them all, and you can save them for future use.

Once you've mastered this set of Eight Section Brocade, you can take the Pei Yuan Dan. Once you start taking it, it's best to practice it every day, otherwise it would be a waste... When I broke through to the second level, I had a hard time getting a bottle."

He Kao picked up a bottle of Pei Yuan Dan and handed it over, saying, "Old Qian, I must thank you very much. You are half my master, and this bottle of Pei Yuan Dan is just a small token of my appreciation."

Although Qian was obviously tempted, he shook his head repeatedly and said, "The things that Senior Lin gave you specially are limited. How could I take them? How could I dare to take them?"

He Kao: "Even if I thank you for your reward, is that not okay?"

Qian Guran: "How could I do such a thing if I just helped introduce the efficacy and method of use and received such a valuable kickback?"

He Kao: "Is this pill very precious?"

Qian Guran: “Of course!”

He Kao: "I can't finish it in a short time. It would be a shame to lose such a precious thing in my hands. Can you keep a bottle for me?"

Qian Guran thought about it and finally nodded, "That's right. I'll keep a bottle for you first. When you need it, you can always come to me for it."

You must also be careful not to tell anyone that you have these things. This is why Senior Lin sent someone to deliver the things to me instead of giving them to you directly."

He Kao: "I understand, thank you! If you need it, feel free to use it first. Don't be polite to me."

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(End of this chapter)