Hidden moth

Chapter 75 The Technique of Making Mistakes

The onlookers then realized that Wan Zhongle had made a mistake.

The latest order from the Patriarchal Hall had long been widely circulated. Even Lin Qingshuang knew about it, and Wan Zhongle was certainly more aware. But even if everyone knew about it, it hadn't been officially announced, meaning it hadn't taken effect yet.

If there are any unexpected circumstances in the next two days, the clan law hall can completely revoke the decision or make changes.

Wasn't that what he said just an objection? As a deacon of the sect, he would be responsible for conveying the order from the clan law hall after it was announced tomorrow, and he hadn't done it yet. Such an oversight was really unacceptable.

Where did the onlookers come from? It was He Kao!

He came out of the inpatient department and took a shortcut through the outpatient building. He saw this from a distance and then hid behind the glass door to watch.

If those people didn't want others to hear their conversation, there are ways to make the sound not be heard. But He Kao heard it, and heard it clearly!

They didn't raise their voices deliberately, standing in the parking lot and talking, so ordinary people far away couldn't hear them. But those with sharp ears and eyes, such as disciples of various martial arts sects, could hear them outside the hospital.

After all, this parking lot is separated from the sidewalk and green belt outside by only a wall, and it is a lattice wall.

Wan Zhongle must have put on this show, and there must be a lot of people watching. They can't enter the hospital due to the order of the clan hall, but they can at least watch from outside, right?

Hearing Ye Fenghuang's question, a fool might have argued for a while, but Wan Zhongle knew there was no way to defend himself, so he nodded and said simply, "It was my negligence. I will leave Qiyuan immediately!"

Wild Phoenix said in a deep voice: "Come when you want, leave when you want?"

Wan Zhongle: "Please punish me!"

Gu Chun then asked, "According to the sect's rules, what punishment should I receive?"

Wan Zhongle said stubbornly, "If the maximum penalty is imposed, he will be banned for a year!"

The so-called ban means sealing one's cultivation and prohibiting the use of any magic. For many sorcerers, this is worse than imprisonment, and the higher the cultivation level, the more uncomfortable it is.

Moreover, during the ban period, according to the rules, one is not eligible to obtain various cultivation resources of the sect, and this is rarely done openly.

As a deacon, Wan Zhongle was of course well aware of the sect's rules, so Gu Chun posed a difficult question to him, asking him to say what punishment he deserved. If he said less, it would seem insincere, so he could only say the maximum.

Violating this order from the clan hall could be a serious or minor offense, and the maximum penalty would be a one-year ban.

In fact, Wan Zhongle's mistake was not too serious if you really look into it. It was just negligence. He forgot that the latest order would be announced tomorrow, so he came to Qiyuan a day in advance, but there was a reason for it.

If it were in other situations, as long as there were someone nearby to help explain the reasonable reasons, there would definitely not be a maximum penalty. Even if there was a ban, it would only be a few months, or even just a few months.

Wan Zhongle suffered a loss today because there was no one else present! With only a wild phoenix next to him, could he still expect Elder Ye to intercede for him?
Gu Chun asked in a very amiable manner, "We didn't wrongly accuse you, did we, Deacon Wan?"

Wan Zhongle gritted his teeth and said, "Of course I'm not wronged. This is all my own fault."

Gu Chun walked over, still holding the crutch in his left hand, and patted his shoulder with his right hand. "Then it's up to you. I'll ban you for a year! Xiao Wan, people are bound to have their minds wander, but as long as you can finally set your mind right..."

The gesture looked warm, like an old friend greeting or an elder showing concern for a younger one, but in reality, Gu Chun had already sealed Wan Zhongle's cultivation. Although no harm had been done, he was now unable to use any magic.

Wan Zhongle lowered his head and said, "Thank you for your teachings, Elder. I will return to the sect to reflect on my mistakes."

Gu Chun had dodged to the side in time, his movements seemingly calm but actually very fast. However, Ye Fenghuang shouted, "Did I let you go?"

Wan Zhongle raised his head and said, "I have accepted the punishment. May I ask if Elder Ye has any further instructions?"

Wild Phoenix: "Just now, I punished you for violating the ban and coming to Qiyuan. That was an order issued by Elder Gu on behalf of the clan law hall. Then, what about my order on behalf of the clan law hall? You are not allowed to enter this hospital..."

As she spoke, she suddenly stamped her foot.

The cement bricks in the parking lot were fine, but Wan Zhongle, who was three meters away, felt his body go limp and fell to one knee on the ground. Beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and he tried hard not to cry out in pain.

The wild phoenix's kick from a distance was a complete sneak attack!
Even if Wan Zhongle, a fifth-level herbalist, was no match for Elder Ye, he still had the strength to fight back if he wanted to. Furthermore, this was in the hospital parking lot, so Elder Ye couldn't afford to cause too much noise.

Unfortunately, his magic skills had just been sealed, and he had no time to react at this moment. He only heard the wild phoenix continue to say: "Deacon Wan, why are you so careless when walking? You broke a leg?

Anyone who disobeyed orders and entered here would have had both legs cut off. But I'm kindhearted, and seeing that Deacon Wan had just been imprisoned for a year and had no one to plead for him, I helped you save your other leg."

At this time, Gu Chun walked over, stretched out his hand to help Wan Zhongle up, with a look of pity on his face, and said earnestly: "I'll give you a crutch, take it, go back and recuperate well, and be careful when walking in the future!"

The hospital outpatient department was bustling with people, and they had this scene in the parking lot. Many people saw it, and everyone was pointing and talking, making all kinds of guesses and saying all sorts of things.

A beauty like Ye Fenghuang is always eye-catching wherever she appears. Suddenly, an old man knelt down in front of her. Was he trying to express his love or to apologize for something he had done wrong? Why did he choose a place like a hospital?

An old man nearby gave the uncle a crutch, and then the uncle walked away with the crutch... Why did he suddenly become lame?

Ye Fenghuang looked at his back and said slowly, "Wan Zhongle, take your time. I might as well make things clear. Do you know what Zhao Huanzhen did after he came to Qiyuan? Is he really carrying out the investigation mission?

You should have a good idea of what Liang Kai was here for and what he did, right? And those disciples of the Shu Sect who disappeared with Zhao Huanzhen—no one assigned them any missions. What were they here for?

As the steward of Danding Sect, and also Zhao Huanzhen's master and the direct descendant of his line of disciples, it is your responsibility to investigate his whereabouts, and no one will stop you.

Go ahead and investigate, but I'm warning you: if you find out he committed crimes and is seeking his own death, and you're still protecting him, or if you're telling him to do it, I won't have to wait for the decision of the clan hall. I'll kill you myself!

You should go back and recuperate. Tomorrow the patriarchal hall will announce news about the hidden moth."

Wan Zhongle already had a broken leg, and when he heard this, he staggered and almost fell. Ye Fenghuang had given him a difficult question: should he investigate Zhao Huanzhen's affairs or not?

If they continued to investigate and truly understood the situation, it would probably not be a good outcome. Wan Zhongle could more or less guess what Zhao Huanzhen had done and who had killed him.

But this is just speculation and no one has any evidence, so he has the confidence to come and raise objections.

If the truth came out, even if he claimed he hadn't ordered it, no one would believe him. Two disciples had come to Qiyuan one after another, both doing the same thing, and the second one had been sent by him specifically. He was just kidding, claiming it had nothing to do with him.

So the subtext of Wild Phoenix is - you can speak up for Zhao Huanzhen and find someone to help you investigate, but don't cry when the truth is truly revealed!

These words were not only spoken to Wan Zhongle, but also to potential onlookers. At this moment, there must be many people outside the hospital with their ears perked up.

Some onlookers secretly sighed that Deacon Wan was really stubborn today. He should have talked to the Second Elder about what he said. It was really reckless for him to come here and offend the Wild Phoenix.

Elder Ye has a hot body, ruthless attacks, and is known for his unpredictable moods. Isn't this asking for a fight? Everyone is also curious about another matter. Does the clan law hall have news to announce tomorrow regarding the hidden moth? Does this mean that Zhao Huanzhen's disappearance is related to the hidden moth, and that the clan law hall has already found some clues?

He Kao was also very curious about this sentence. He didn't know what explosive news the Shumen Zongfa Hall would release tomorrow. He hadn't heard anything about it in advance, and Lin Qingshuang didn't mention it at noon.

It seems that if the clan hall wants to keep something secret, it can do it so tightly. As for the latest decision, the early leak must have been intentional.

He Kao also secretly met two elders from the Zongfa Hall, the same two he had encountered at the elevator entrance that morning. However, he mistook Gu Chun for Lin Qingshuang's senior brother, thinking that the old man was quite mean and had some malicious intentions.

Gu Chun just passed by He Kao, walked through the outpatient department lobby and went to the parking lot. At that time, Ye Fenghuang had not yet said how to punish Wan Zhongle, but he was already holding a crutch in his hand.

This hint is simply too obvious!
The old man just took the crutch and walked out without saying anything extra... Later he even took the initiative to hand over the crutch, appearing like a kind elder who cares for the younger generation.

But He Kao was obviously more interested in the wild phoenix. The more he looked at it, the more he admired it! He never expected that the Shumen Sect's Dharma Hall would have such a young and beautiful elder. She was so graceful and charming. I love her!
He Kao thought Elder Ye was awesome, especially because she dealt with Wan Zhongle. Because of Liang Kai and Zhao Huanzhen's relationship, He Kao naturally had a bad impression of Wan Zhongle and wished he could be slapped to death.

Of course, Elder Ye couldn't kill Wan Zhongle in public, but He Kao felt quite relieved when he saw it.

While he was secretly happy, he was also somewhat confused. He felt that today's drama in the hospital parking lot was open to everyone, and Wan Zhongle even came here on purpose to get beaten - didn't he think about the consequences of doing so?

He Kao's doubt was reasonable, because the subsequent conversation between the two elders was inaudible to other people, including He Kao.

Wild Phoenix: "You suggested that I break his leg, why don't you do it yourself?"

Gu Chun: "I was planning to do it, and I had my crutch ready, but you got there first."

Ye Fenghuang didn't want to dwell on this kind of question, so she sighed instead, "Wan Zhongle is quite a character. He reacts so quickly!"

Gu Chun: "Of course his mind and abilities are extraordinary, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to maintain his position in Dan Ding Sect. With less than a day's notice, he caught on in time and took the initiative to come forward to accept his punishment. Not only did he expose his own actions, he also explained them to his superiors and subordinates."

Judging from what these two said, Wan Zhongle's actions today were not reckless, but rather based on considerations from many aspects.

After this incident, Wan Zhongle was in a very awkward position. The clan law hall required evidence before punishing anyone, but there was no evidence that Wan Zhongle had done anything wrong. At most, he was reprimanded for not properly disciplining his disciples.

But no one is stupid. If Wan Zhongle just backs down this time, how will others view him and the Zongfa Hall? If he doesn't give an explanation, won't the Zongfa Hall find something else to deal with him later?

On the other hand, two of his direct disciples had encountered accidents. Among them, Zhao Huanzhen was sent to Qiyuan by him. Now his life or death is uncertain, and he may be expelled from the sect.

If he didn't stand up and argue for his rights, what would the other disciples in his school think? They wouldn't be willing to support him anymore, let alone help him sincerely.

So he came, took the initiative to give the patriarchal hall the reason for his punishment, and accepted the punishment on the spot, which was also an explanation. So making mistakes is also an art form, and sometimes you even have to let people know that you have made a mistake.

However, the punishment imposed by the two elders was so severe that he was banned for a year and his leg was broken on the spot. This was beyond his expectations. He had thought that he would only be banned for a few months, or at most half a year.

The leg injury can be healed and will not leave the patient disabled. Under normal circumstances, he can recover quickly, but now that he has been injured while his cultivation is restricted, he will have to suffer more.

But this is also a good thing, as it not only maintains the authority of the clan hall, but also shows the price one has paid.

Many ordinary disciples of the sect couldn't see through so many things, nor did they understand so many situations. In their eyes, Deacon Wan was not irresponsible. He was willing to accept punishment and stood up to speak for his disciples, and he really paid the price for it.

He only had less than two days. If someone else could think of it, they might not be able to do it. If they hesitated for a moment, the opportunity would be gone...

Wild Phoenix sighed again: "What a pity, he and Hidden Moth have become mortal enemies."

Gu Chun: "Given Wan Zhongle's temperament, he might take advantage of this incident and set a trap for Yin E."

Wild Phoenix: "What do you mean?"

Gu Chun: "He was punished with a ban and injured his leg. If Yin Mo really wants to settle the score with him, it seems that now is the best time. Otherwise, a fifth-level herbalist is not so easy to deal with."

Wild Phoenix: "Would Hidden Moth do this?"

Gu Chun pondered and said, "I don't think so! But my feelings are useless. It depends on Wan Zhongle's own feelings. The most common mistake everyone makes is to judge others by their own standards.

If Wan Zhongle were in the position of the moth, he would definitely not miss this opportunity. So after leaving the hospital, he would definitely be on high alert, gathering people to set traps to prevent the moth.

Wild Phoenix: "So that's why you gave him the maximum penalty of a one-year ban?"

Gu Chun: "Yes, there's no such thing as a 1,000-day defense against thieves. 365 days isn't that easy to endure either. Since he's capable of tossing around, I'll let him toss around."

As they were talking, they had already returned to the office and sat down. Ye Fenghuang said as she made tea, "I hope that Hidden Moth can be smarter and not fall into this trap.

The hidden moth is only a hidden moth in the dark. No one knows where it will appear. If you fall into a trap set by others, you will tie your own hands.

She took the initiative to bring Gu Chun a cup of tea, which was rare, and asked, "Master Geomancer, can you guess who Yin Mo is?"

Gu Chun quickly shook his head: "I don't know, and I don't want to know. I told Jiang Laogui the same thing... In your opinion, what kind of person is this Yin Moth today, and what kind of things will he do?"

Wild Phoenix: "I really can't say for sure. Based on the current clues, this person's personality is too erratic and not calm at all. His style of behavior is difficult to grasp.

When those people came to Qiyuan, they all stared at He Kao, just because his father was Yin Moe 20 years ago. But the facts proved that everyone was wrong, Yin Moe was not He Kao at all, and could not be He Kao.

Actually, He Kao is a pretty good guy, calm and composed, with excellent character, and he's also handsome..."

Gu Chun quickly changed the subject and asked a somewhat strange question: "Elder Ye, if we only talk about likes and dislikes, what do you think of the current martial arts sect?"

Wild Phoenix: "Me? Of course I have no objection to the Shu Sect. This is where I live and make my mark. However, I don't have a good impression of some people in the Shu Sect."

Gu Chun: "The current Yin Moth is probably the exact opposite of you. He may have a good impression of some individual sorcerers, but he probably doesn't have a good impression of the sorcery school or the sorcerer community as a whole."

Wild Phoenix: "Of course! Imagine you're enjoying life with a handsome guy in his arms, and a group of strangers suddenly appear from nowhere, not only trying to steal your treasure and deprive you of your superpowers, but even trying to kill you.

And they all have the same identity, how can you possibly have a good impression of them?"

Gu Chun: "Don't use random metaphors, what handsome guy is hugging who!"

Ye Fenghuang picked up the teacup and said, "That's exactly what I'm saying."

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(End of this chapter)