Hidden moth

Chapter 78: A Pearl from the Ocean of Thousands of Years

Through the messages on the phone, He Kao seemed to be able to glimpse Senior Lin Qingshuang's thoughts.

Lin Qingshuang originally didn't know that this set of spells had such details in its follow-up. She was shocked when she saw it and quickly sent it to He Kao. In fact, she was also a little conflicted in her heart.

She didn't believe that He Kao could practice that introductory method of meditation, but she still gave him some kind advice last time, fearing that He Kao would go wrong if he practiced it randomly. Now she realized that if nothing went wrong, the problem would be even bigger!
What if He Kao really did reach the beginning of his cultivation? Lin Qingshuang knew He Kao was a promising talent. He Kao's only two options were to either stop cultivating immediately or quickly break through to the second level.

The problem is that even with Elder Jiang's ability, he cannot deduce the next step of the magic formula based on that material.

However, a second-level sorcerer has sharp eyes and ears, and a light and strong body. For ordinary people, that is also a very good achievement. Many disciples of sorcery will only be at the second level in their entire lives, and their lives are quite comfortable.

Lin Qingshuang himself is only a third-level sorcerer.

So she sent the formula to He Kao, with all the precautions and consequences clearly written in the annotations. If He Kao couldn't get started, it would be fine, but if he could, it would be good to have an idea.

This kind of guidance is what is most needed in cultivation. Otherwise, no matter how delicate He Kao's mind is, he will not be able to figure out these details on his own. The reason why Lin Qingshuang takes such good care of He Kao is simple: she likes him.

The feeling between people is so wonderful. Some people you dislike at first sight, and then the more you look at them, the more you dislike them, and you can always find their faults; when it comes to another person, you like them at first sight, and then the more you look at them, the more you get along with them, and you can always find their advantages.

When she met He Kao for the first time, she wanted to take him as her disciple, but was stopped by the elders of the clan hall.

This made Lin Qingshuang even more upset. Not only was she angry, but she was also excited. If she was not allowed to accept a disciple, could she not give guidance? Among sorcerers, even if they did not formally become disciples, they still valued the relationship between master and disciple.

Since Lin Qingshuang was involved in Qian Guran's affairs, she was of course concerned about the latest situation. Since she couldn't enter the hospital, she tried to contact Yao Shaolan. She learned about He Kao's latest actions from Yao Shaolan, and she liked He Kao even more.

Lin Qingshuang's last words were no longer a hint, but an explicit instruction - let He Kao go find Elder Jiang.

Why Lin Qingshuang didn't accept him as a disciple, as well as a series of questions about the magic he wanted to practice, may have to wait until he finds Elder Jiang to get the answer.

He Kao frowned and pouted as he thought for a long time, thinking that since he was instructed to find Elder Jiang, he should have been more clear. He only knew the last name was Jiang, but didn't mention whether it was a boy or a girl?
If he knew his full name, he could also contact the police station through his uncle to check, and it would be even better if he had a photo!

But he also knew that Senior Lin had already reached her limit. She might not even know Elder Jiang's specific name, or she might not be able to reveal it due to sect rules or orders from the elders.

Is Qiyuan from Jiangbei? His surname is Jiang? The JB area is also very large, but the countryside has an advantage: clans with the same surname often live in the same village.

For example, in Puhu Village, where He Kao grew up, the families in the village were mainly surnamed Zhou, He, and Huang. It was a large village with many clans living together, and the later Pugang Town was based on it.

In Xiawan Village, not far from Puhu Village, the residents were mainly surnamed Jiang.

But these are all old news. Now, with the establishment of Jiangbei New Area, several nearby villages have been merged into Pugang Town. Coupled with many factors such as population mobility, demolition and reconstruction, the residential communities characterized by surname divisions have long disappeared.

Even the old Xiawan Village has been demolished, its inhabitants now townspeople. The Jiang surname isn't the only one in the JB area... but the Jiang surname in Xiawan Village is a clue nonetheless.

Xiawan Village wasn't far away back then, and now it's become a town all its own. Could it be possible that this elder already knew him? He Kao narrowed his eyes and began to recall which Jiangs he had known since childhood...

From elementary school to high school, he can still remember dozens of classmates with the surname Jiang in various classes and grades. There are also several teachers with the surname Jiang, including the principal of the junior high school. The husband of Aunt Liang next door is also surnamed Jiang.

Fortunately, Senior Lin sent text instead of voice, otherwise he would have to take those with the surnames Jiang and Jiang into consideration as well.

Too many clues equals no clues. He Kao racked his brains, but he couldn't remember the old man who ran a chess stall. In fact, he actually knew that old man. Not only him, but also his grandfather, his father, and three generations of his family knew him.

As he was thinking, He Kao suddenly took out his cell phone because he remembered another thing.

One thing that was originally very important, but he had forgotten, was to ask what kind of magic could solve Huang Xiaopang's physical problems? He guessed it should be the body-viewing technique, but he still wanted to find someone who knew how to ask clearly.

He had two chances to ask, the first being yesterday when he was having lunch with Senior Lin Qingshuang, but he had forgotten to ask. He remembered it after lunch, but figured it didn't matter, as he could still go to the hospital and ask Yao Shaolan.

But when he got to the hospital, he had forgotten all about it, and only mentioned the house deed and the gold paperweight. This was what he should have remembered. No wonder he always felt like he had overlooked something from today until now.

If it were someone else, they would just remember it. But He Kao is different. He would also ponder why he forgot and what kind of mental or psychological state it represents.
He had just seen Elder Jiang's comments on the spell, and he was quite sensitive about it.

He didn't speak in front of Lin Qingshuang, probably because he was too embarrassed to ask the senior again. If he did, it would be clear that he wanted Lin Qingshuang to teach Huang Xiaopang his skills, but even his request to become her disciple had been rejected. On the other hand, directly introducing Huang Xiaopang to Lin Qingshuang might inadvertently reveal a lot of information and attract unnecessary attention.

As for Lawyer Yao, he probably had some concerns so he didn't speak up.

What could he say?
"I have a friend who is extremely physically exhausted. What secret technique can he learn to make up for his loss?"

Usually, when someone says "I have a friend," they're referring to themselves, but He Kao himself showed no signs of physical weakness. If Yao Shaolan pressed him curiously, would he have to mention Huang Xiaopang?

He had just cleared himself of suspicion of being the Hidden Moth, so this was tantamount to directly betraying Fatty Huang! That ward was definitely under the scrutiny of many sorcerers, so he really didn't dare to speak carelessly.

What should he do? He had to find someone to ask, right? Finally, he had thought of the most suitable person. He immediately sent a message to Xiao Wu, asking if he had time. He wanted to consult him.

Wu Yanjun was really considerate. He immediately called and laughed heartily during the voice call. "Are you here to congratulate me? And specifically to ask how I became a formal disciple of the sect?"

He Kao followed suit, offering congratulations and proactively asking about the details. The answer was as he'd guessed: the sect had recently conducted a comprehensive survey of its disciples, and Xiao Wu, a "hidden gem," had been selected.

After they were chatting happily, He Kao took the opportunity to ask, "Brother Xiao Wu, I have a friend who didn't pay much attention to his life and his health is very poor. What kind of practice can he do to make up for it?

I was only talking about the past, he has now turned over a new leaf..."

Wu Yanjun said in an exaggerated tone: "What have you been doing recently? Have you been overindulging yourself? You are so young, you should take it easy!"

He Kao quickly explained, "It's really not me, it's just a friend. But I've been working overtime lately and my body can't take it anymore. I've taken some time off to rest, but I still can't recover."

I have no other intention in asking you this, nor am I asking you to recommend an elder to take in an apprentice. I am just curious and want to ask you, a professional, for advice..."

Facts proved that He Kao had asked the right person. Xiao Wu was in high spirits but had nowhere to show off. He finally met someone who came to support him, and he started talking nonstop once he opened his mouth.

According to Wu Yanjun's introduction, among the seven techniques, the ones with the best conditioning effects are the body observation technique and the alchemy technique, and practitioners of these two techniques are also good at refining various elixirs.

As for the subtle arts that Xiao Wu practiced, the advantage was far less.

In fact, any technique, when practiced to a certain level, will go through a process of curing illness and strengthening the body, but each technique has its own unique characteristics. In this regard, the subtle technique is indeed not as good as the body observation technique and the alchemy technique.

He Kao had a bad impression of Danding Sect and estimated that he could not have any connection with it. Zhao Huanzhen and Liang Kai were both from Danding Sect, and their master Wan Zhongle was the deacon in charge of Danding Sect.

Simply speaking, from the perspective of improving the foundation for ordinary people, and considering that if they still want to practice the basic techniques, according to Xiao Wu's suggestion, the body observation technique is more suitable than the alchemy technique... This conclusion is also in line with He Kao's previous guess.

So He Kao carefully asked, "Can someone with severe physical weakness practice magic? Or let me ask it another way. When choosing a disciple, the sorcerers of the Guanshen Sect probably wouldn't choose someone with poor physical condition. What would it take to be willing to teach?"

Wu Yanjun: "You don't understand this, right? Luckily you asked me. Others might not know! Each school of magic has different opportunities and requirements for accepting disciples, and the disciples of Guanshen Sect are included in this situation..."

There are usually two situations when a Guanshen Sect sorcerer takes in a disciple. The first is when he discovers a promising youngster, or when he has been nurtured since childhood. In this case, there is nothing to say, and it would be a pity not to accept him as a disciple.

The second situation is that you happen to meet a certain type of people. If they do not practice the art of observing the body, they may die young or suffer from many diseases. If they practice the art of observing the body, there is still a chance of recovery and improvement.

"Happening to meet" is also a kind of chance. This kind of situation is very subtle. It is not as simple as seeing someone in a hospital or running into them on the street. There must be fate involved, such as accepting someone's favor or asking for help.

The details can only be understood but not expressed in words. Xiao Wu couldn't explain it clearly over the phone, but he told a story -

There was once a senior master in the Guanshen Sect who discovered a very talented child and wanted to take him as his disciple.

The child said, "I have a sister who I am closest to, and she has been ill lately. If you can cure her, I will believe that you are a true master and I will be willing to become your disciple."

The master asked the child to take him to see the master. After seeing the child's sister, he nodded in agreement and accepted both children as his disciples, which just happened to meet the two situations mentioned above.

He Kao still knew the little sister who had been suffering from many illnesses. She was Lin Qingshuang.

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