Hidden moth

Chapter 77: The Guest is Amazed by the Beauty

The first person to send the message was, of course, Lin Qingshuang.

She had already told He Kao the specific content of the latest order from the Clan Law Hall yesterday. Today, she mainly relayed the news about the hidden moth and also sent him a new commentary on the magic formula.

The second person to send a message to He Kao was lawyer Yao Shaolan, which surprised He Kao somewhat. Lawyer Yao also explained that if the money was fine, she would definitely tell him, so she did so.

Yao Shaolan relayed the latest orders from the clan hall and the message from Yin E.

The third person to send a message to He Kao was actually Wu Yanjun.

Even though the latest order from the clan law hall had been spread everywhere the day before yesterday and even He Kao knew about it, Wu Yanjun actually only found out about it at noon today.

He did not relay the order from the clan hall, but specifically told He Kao the latest information about the hidden moth announced by the clan hall.

In Xiao Wu's opinion, the reason why so many people went to Qiyuan to harass He Kao in the past few months, including his junior sister, was all because of the rumors about Yin E. Therefore, it was necessary to inform He Kao of this news so that he would be aware of it.

Xiao Wu also sent a piece of good news. His identity has been recognized by the Shumen and he has officially become a disciple of the Ruweimen.

The messages these three people sent to He Kao were different, and the reasons were also different. But why did they all dare to send them? Aren't they afraid of violating the rules of the sect?
Even if some information is public within the sect, it cannot or is not suitable for outsiders to know. However, He Kao's current identity is quite special. Although he is not a sorcerer, he already understands the true situation of the sect, its magic, and sorcerers.

Since ancient times, there has been a special name for this kind of people, called "Zhiyuanke".

He Kao is now a person who knows fate.

There are many sources of Zhiyuanke. For example, in ancient times, they included servants around sorcerers, handymen in the sorcery community, and relatives of sorcerers.

If they don't know anything, many things will be inconvenient for them, and it will be difficult for them not to be exposed to certain things. These people are often an important source of disciples for the sect.

There is another situation, that is, some people have received the teachings of the magic, but have not yet started to practice or are unable to start to practice; or some people have already started to practice, but for various reasons, have not yet become formal disciples of the magic.

Wu Yanjun once belonged to the latter category. This situation is quite special. As long as there is no problem with one's conduct, one will basically be accepted into the sect and included in the genealogy.

The former is truly representative. Even if a teacher teaches students, he cannot guarantee that every one of them will become successful, let alone imparting techniques. Even if they have been examined and screened in advance, it is impossible to guarantee that every practitioner can get started.

These people are naturally Zhiyuanke. They will also keep in touch with the elders and regard themselves as younger disciples. Most of them cooperate with the magic sect in the world, and some simply continue to serve the magic sect.

For example, in the world of the Shumen, businesses and institutions established by people in the Shumen all like to employ such people, including subordinates promoted from government agencies. After all, they are considered their own people, making many things easier.

In this way, Gao Xue'e can actually be considered a destined guest, but no one knows about it except He Kaoshang.

The clan hall's latest announcement about the hidden moth was what He Kao was most concerned about, and these three people relayed it. The clan hall first disclosed some records from ancient texts, which previously only the elders of each clan had the right to access.

The rebellion between Yinniang and the woodcutter, the death of the last Yinmo Shenni... Of course, these things were not mentioned.

The clan hall officially revealed that 1,200 years ago, there were eight branches of inheritance in the art of magic. In addition to the current seven branches of Lingxi, Guanshen, Ruwei, Xinpan, Danding, Wangqi, and Xingshen, there was also the Yin'e branch.

The head of the Yin Mo lineage, also known as Yin Mo, is responsible for monitoring all disciples and punishing those who violate the rules. His identity is extremely mysterious, and his actions are authorized by the Zongfa Hall, to which he is directly responsible.

In fact, there was no clan hall like the one we have today at that time, but the Shumen also had similar institutions. Anyway, that’s the idea.

The Hidden Moth lineage naturally inherited the Hidden Moth Technique. However, the practice of the Hidden Moth Technique was extremely difficult. Not only was it difficult to get started, but the requirements for continuing to practice were also extremely high. As a result, there were very few disciples, and the inheritance was cut off 1,200 years ago.

The reason the Hidden Moth could carry out such secret and dangerous missions was due to an object, which later generations called the Hidden Moth Thing. The Hidden Moth Thing was extremely dangerous and difficult to control, and could backfire on the user if they weren't careful.

If you want to control this artifact, you must rely on the secret technique of the hidden moth, otherwise you may be controlled by the artifact.

This item has been controlled by the Hidden Moths of all generations. After the inheritance of the Hidden Moths was cut off, the whereabouts of this item became unknown. Later, it continued to appear in history and was owned by different people... They were also called Hidden Moths in legends.

As for the millennia-old rumors about the Hidden Moth, many disciples of the sect already knew about it. As the news spread that a suspected Hidden Moth had appeared in Qiyuan, many people sneaked into Qiyuan in an attempt to seize the Hidden Moth's belongings.

The Zongfa Hall has issued a stern warning against this behavior and resolutely prohibits disciples of all sects from doing this again. If anyone violates this, they will be severely punished once verified!

But what everyone doesn’t know is that the hidden moth is actually invisible, and the so-called seizure is just nonsense.

After the Hidden Moth lineage of the Shu Sect died out, the Hidden Moth artifacts began to seek out "hosts" and were acquired by one person after another. They gained the power of the artifacts, but also suffered backlash and paid a heavy price.

After each hidden moth dies, the hidden moth object disappears, and it can attach itself to anything when the chance arises to choose its next owner.

Even if someone else takes this thing away, they will not become a hidden moth, because the hidden moth is a person, not an object, and is just the master chosen by the invisible spirit.

If someone wanted to kill Yin Mo and take his place, they would never succeed. The artifact was spiritual and would never approve of killing its master and enemy.

The Zongfa Hall finally expressed its apology to the contemporary Yin E because the disciples of the Shumen behaved improperly and harassed it a lot, and even a few bad villains harmed it.

The clan hall also extended an invitation, asking the contemporary Yin Mo to show up and recognize each other, return to the sect, and restore the Yin Mo lineage.

The clan hall does not seek the hidden moth's things, and the elders will do their best to help it solve the inheritance problems, including the various disadvantages brought about by possessing the hidden moth's things.

This is just an invitation, and there is no intention of coercion. Whether to accept it is entirely up to the contemporary hidden moth.

This news shocked the disciples of the major sects no less than the latest order from the clan law hall. Even if many people had not come to Qiyuan, they had heard rumors about Yin Mo recently.

I didn't expect that after the truth was revealed, the hidden moth had such an origin.

Many people are always wiser afterward. For example, some suddenly realized that it was no wonder that the clan law hall had long ago issued an order prohibiting the leaders of all sects from setting foot in Qiyuan. Because it was useless to go there, the things of the hidden moth could not be taken away!

Some people also laughed at the sorcerers who went to Qiyuan and set their sights on the Hidden Moth. What were they thinking? If the Hidden Moth was so easy to obtain, with the abilities of the elders of each sect, how could these younger disciples have the chance?

Of course, there were many truly intelligent people within the sect who had anticipated this outcome. It wasn't that they had long known the truth revealed by the Patriarchal Hall, but rather that they understood that there was no need and no way to target the hidden moth.

An obvious fact is there. For thousands of years, the Hidden Moth has been constantly appearing in the world. Among the many masters of the art, no one has ever heard of anyone finding the Hidden Moth and replacing it to become the Hidden Moth.

There are legends about finding and even catching the Hidden Moth, but no one has ever heard of anyone trying to obtain the Hidden Moth's belongings and become a Hidden Moth!
Can the disciples of today accomplish what the ancestors of past generations could not? Just because they know how to drive or use computers? So even though some people were tempted, they wisely chose not to get involved.

As for the true identity of the hidden moth, I was very moved when I heard the news.

In his opinion, the Shumen Zongfa Hall did not disclose the whole truth, or the Zongfa Hall did not have more detailed records, or some things were deliberately not mentioned.

For example, the clan law hall only emphasized that the things of the Yin Mo cannot be taken away, but it did not know that the identity of the Yin Mo can be passed down through rituals.

In addition, the characteristics of the hidden moth, such as what abilities it possesses and what restrictions it faces when using its abilities... these contents are not mentioned at all. If you are aware of them, doing so can be regarded as a goodwill act.

After all, if these things are revealed, the weaknesses of the hidden moth will be exposed, and those with ulterior motives will have a way to target it.

The biggest surprise for He Kao was that the Yin E Sect not only existed, but was also once a branch of the Shu Sect, but its inheritance was cut off 1,200 years ago... This was something he had not known before.

As for the special status of Yin Mo in the magic sect 1,200 years ago, it is understandable, as it matches the ability of Yin Mo.

As for the invitation from the Ancestral Hall, He Kao was completely uninterested, at least not for the time being. If there was any appeal to this invitation, it was simply that the elders, with their vast magical powers, would do their best to help Yin Mo resolve the hidden dangers of using his abilities and would also try to resolve the issue of the inheritance of Yin Mo's technique.

It's just an attempt. Whether it can really solve the problem is still a question mark.

He Kao has already inherited the Hidden Moth Technique, so there is no need to trouble the elders of the sect. After all, none of them practice the Hidden Moth Technique.

Theoretically, He Kao is already the leader of the contemporary Yin'e Sect. A bare leader is still a leader. He has no plans to return to the Shu Sect for the time being.

But no matter what, the goodwill expressed by the Zongfatang was obvious, and it also eliminated many hidden dangers for Yin Mo's situation.

For example, if it is stated that the things of the hidden moth cannot be taken away, it will discourage many people who have plans to do so, and create a relatively safe environment for He Kao to practice, so that he won't attract guys like Zhao Huanzhen every now and then.

Besides feeling emotional, He Kao also felt a bit resentful. If the clan hall could announce such news, what had they been doing all along? The child was almost starving to death, and now he remembered to give him milk!
After carefully reading the messages sent by these three people, He Kao had some subtle speculations, although the other party did not say it directly.

For example, Xiao Wu sent a piece of good news along with the message. He only told He Kao that he had become a formal disciple of the Shu Sect, without explaining any reason. But He Kao also understood what was going on. It must be related to the latest order from the Zongfa Hall.

The latest order from the clan hall is equivalent to a general survey of the disciples of the sect. His uncle Ye Hui will definitely take the opportunity to report Xiao Wu's situation and then include him in the inheritance genealogy.

This is like the population census in the East Country. In the past, many people took this opportunity to register their children.

Looking at Yao Shaolan's message again, the key point is her explanation. What does it mean? It is very likely that Lao Qian had instructed Yao Shaolan before the incident to inform He Kao of any latest developments in the Shu Sect.

Under what circumstances would Lao Qian give Lawyer Yao such instructions?
Either he knew in advance that something would happen to him and made some arrangements with Yao Shaolan; or when Yao Shaolan found him, he was not actually unconscious, or he had woken up briefly and said something to Yao Shaolan.

The sender may not be aware of these subtexts, but He Kao can interpret them.

What was particularly intriguing was that Senior Lin Qingshuang had sent another commentary on the mantras. She had previously annotated the Guanfa secret manual compiled by He Kao, focusing primarily on the pre-entry content.

The annotations made this time can no longer be called annotations. They are more like additions and deletions, mainly targeting part of the content on the second and third pages.

If you have not comprehended the "I have no view" method after entering the door, as well as the subsequent inheritance of the hidden moth technique, and are still continuing to practice the "hidden moth view" that you have compiled, then at this stage, it is almost time to practice the subsequent methods of this annotation.

Originally, Lin Qingshuang told him that the following content could not be practiced.

The last time he annotated the skills, it was mainly based on his personal practice experience. Lin Qingshuang was still able to do it. After all, it was just the introduction to the method of observation.

However, it would be impossible for her to add, delete or modify the subsequent advanced content of a complete set of spells, even with her third-level cultivation level.

Lin Qingshuang explained that this was not her work, but the work of Elder Jiang, the sixth-level mathematician of Lingxi Sect and the Zongfa Hall.

He Kao practiced the secret technique of unknown origin without permission, which made Lin Qingshuang very worried. However, she also knew that it would be difficult for her to dissuade him, so she sent the set of "Secret Book of Observation" to her senior brother last time, and she also received guidance on the annotations of that time.

After reading the following content, her senior brother felt dizzy and felt that he could not practice it, so he passed the "contemplation method" to Elder Jiang of Lingxi Sect to take a look.

Because one of Elder Jiang’s hobbies is to study these so-called “secret books” that are of unknown origin and no one can understand.

Elder Jiang, with his vast knowledge and profound cultivation, was able to verify the profound mysteries of various schools of thought and was also an expert in divination. Based on the characteristics of this method of observation, he deduced the possible and feasible follow-up content, and then supplemented and revised it based on the information summarized by He Kao.

But Elder Jiang said that this was the end of it, and he could no longer deduce the subsequent cultivation techniques. Moreover, the subsequent content of the document was completely worthless.

What this means is that the parts with reference value have been used up, and are limited to the realm equivalent to that of a first-level sorcerer after entry.

The art of magic has a mature and rigorous system of techniques that has been verified and continuously improved by countless people over thousands of years, so the actual practice value of this set of so-called secret techniques is almost zero.

This was just an interesting research and exploration for Elder Jiang, but this set of skills must not be practiced lightly, otherwise it would not only be difficult to master, but there was also a high possibility of problems.

What could go wrong? The comments also state:

“This method of meditation is extremely dangerous at the initial stage, and one must break through it quickly, otherwise there is a risk of personality disintegration.

If it is not in line with the principles, the more you practice, the more trouble you will have. Gradually, it will seem like you are no longer yourself, or like a bystander, or like there is no one watching. You will neglect the things you should be thinking about, and as time goes by, you may be close to having no thoughts.

When entering this realm of cultivation, one should seek perfection in Qi in order to break through barriers and make progress. If one fails to achieve this within a short period of time, one should definitely not continue cultivation.

No matter what kind of magic you practice, you must pay attention to having a solid foundation, and your practice will gradually deepen and success will come naturally. All the so-called promotion ceremonies in the magic are only for breaking through and seeking opportunities.

This secret method is so particular that it seems to be at odds with the fundamental principles of cultivation. It should never be attempted lightly, for there is actually a secret to it. Before entering, one must accumulate strength for a long time, until there is no further progress to make, so that one can achieve success in one go.

One must select the most gifted, diligently cultivate for years, seeking inner self-awareness and waiting for opportunities to arise before one can begin. "But with such a talented seedling, why take such a risk?"

In short, this comment is just an exclamation from Elder Jiang after he reached the conclusion of his deduction.

But in He Kao's opinion, its core meaning is that when practicing according to this set of meditation methods, after getting started, one should strive to complete the practice of the first-level skills in the shortest time possible and break through to the second level as quickly as possible.

If you can't do this, then you can't practice anymore.

Such emphasis seems to be completely contrary to the principle of practicing magic, which is to proceed step by step, steadily and firmly, and not be impatient.

But from another perspective, it actually also requires a solid foundation and gradual progress. That is, on this basis, after getting started, one must quickly reach perfection in the first level in order to break through to the second level. If this cannot be done, it means that it does not meet the requirements of this set of techniques.

People choose the techniques, and techniques also choose people.

What would happen if someone persisted in practicing this set of techniques, even though it had already been proven unsuitable? The consequences were clearly stated in the annotations. He Kao even went so far as to research depersonalization online.

Comparing his own situation, which was far from that level, he breathed a sigh of relief.

As for the commentary's statement that "gradually it seems as if I am no longer myself, or as if I am a bystander, or as if there is no one observing, and I become indifferent to what I should be thinking about," once one has begun practicing "no-viewing self," it is indeed difficult to avoid this influence, as it is determined by the characteristics of the technique itself.

He Kao was certain that he had not become dumber or stupider, and his memory and thinking abilities had not declined. It was just that sometimes he inadvertently forgot certain things that he had originally thought of.

After entering the realm, you must break through to the second level as quickly as possible. How quickly is as quickly as possible? In any case, don't delay, seize the time to practice quickly, and it is best to find a place to retreat and strive to break through to the second level within a month.

If you can’t do it within a month…then stop practicing.

The fundamental technique of the first level of the Hidden Moth Technique, also known as "See Me View", has been inherited by He Kao after he entered the sect.

Looking at the spells sent by Lin Qingshuang this time, and examining the specific additions, deletions and annotations word by word, it is surprisingly consistent with the view of seeing me that He Kao had obtained. Some minor details may be emphasized differently, but the basic idea is the same.

He Kao really admired Elder Jiang from Lingxi Sect and was stunned by his beauty!
Elder Jiang should not have seen the Hidden Moth Technique, otherwise the sect would not have failed to restore the Hidden Moth lineage for 1,200 years. However, based on the opening content of the "Secret Book of Observation" compiled by He Kao, the subsequent first-level techniques were actually introduced.

Lin Qingshuang not only told He Kao that this was the work of Elder Jiang of Lingxi Sect, she also added one more sentence -

Apart from keeping in regular contact with the clan hall, Elder Jiang is usually elusive, and only the other two elders of the clan hall know his specific whereabouts... But I heard that his hometown is also in Qiyuan Jiangbei, so he and He Kao are from the same hometown!
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PS: This can be considered a two-in-one chapter, I tried my best!

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