Hidden moth

Chapter 91: Petals Turn into Spring Mud with the Wind

"I'm a qi gate sorcerer, and I have a wide network of contacts. Many elders are willing to give me face, so I can learn more about the situation.

Your father is a very special person. Many things about him are hard to explain. That's why I noticed him. Later I confirmed that he was the legendary hidden moth.

I exposed his identity in private, but helped him keep the secret, otherwise it wouldn't have taken twenty years for those people to discover the clues.

We became friends and had many pleasant collaborations, including business. After the incident with Jia Laoliu, I asked him for a favor..."

This was the story of the past that Gu Yunteng told. The more He Kao listened, the deeper his frown deepened, because he felt that some of the words in it might be true, or most of them were true.

If there was anything that didn't match the facts, it was probably the word "friend." My father and Gu Yunteng might have collaborated or helped each other, but their relationship was definitely not friendship.

The art of telling the truth lies in being able to describe some facts while hiding a lot of key information. He Kao finally spoke up, "Can I understand that you used his secret identity to coerce him into doing things for you?"

Gu Yunteng waved his hands and said, "How can you think that? Sharing a common secret is the reason for our friendship. Who can threaten Yin Mo? He didn't kill me to silence me, which means he showed mercy."

He Kao shook his head and said, "Kill you to silence you? No, my father is not that kind of person. He would never kill anyone for this."

Gu Yunteng nodded and said, "It seems that you know him very well. He is indeed a very kind person and is willing to help others."

Perhaps what He Kao understood was not his father, but himself. If he were to be found out about his identity as Yin E, he wouldn't kill someone just to silence them.

For example, although Qian certainly knew Huang Xiaopang's identity as a hidden moth, neither Huang Xiaopang nor He Kao had ever had the slightest intention of killing him. Instead, they tried their best to search and rescue him.

As for Gu Yunteng, if he discovered Zhou Du's identity, Zhou Du's attempts to silence him would be futile. Gu Yunteng had plenty of ways to leave messages through various channels. If anything happened to him, Zhou Du's hidden identity would be exposed.

He Kao: "From what you said, with the power of the Hidden Moth, you can't threaten my father at all, right?"

Gu Yunteng: "Of course! He can go anywhere and appear anywhere with just a lift of his feet. I'm busy making friends with a guy like him, so how could I possibly offend him?"

The cold pistol was still on the coffee table, but Gu Yunteng seemed not to see it. As the conversation deepened, the atmosphere seemed to become more and more relaxed. At least Gu Yunteng gave people the feeling that he was completely relaxed.

What kind of situation has Gu Yunteng not experienced? He knew that at this time, he couldn't say a bad word about Zhou Du, and he had to praise him as much as possible so as not to irritate He Kao.

If it were any other ordinary person, Gu Yunteng would have taken action long ago; he was no pushover. But just now, when he sat down close to him, he sensed that He Kao's condition was not ordinary either.

The spirit is full and the essence is revealed. This is because the senses and physical body have been cultivated to a level close to perfection, but the spirit has not yet been condensed into the invisible. This is a typical characteristic of the second stage of cultivation.

Although a sorcerer's level of cultivation isn't written on their forehead, there are always signs that can be observed. He Kao's breath-holding technique was very well-trained. Only after such a close distance and long face-to-face conversation did Gu Yunteng notice a clue.

In fact, He Kao could have restrained his aura more perfectly, after all, he was a sorcerer of the Hidden Moth Sect, but what Gu Yunteng could see was what He Kao wanted him to see, to remind him not to act rashly.

He Kao didn't want to take action immediately before he finished asking the question.

He Kao restrained his murderous intent but showed his cultivation, which made Gu Yunteng secretly frightened.

Ye Fenghuang once guessed that He Kao was favored by Elder Jiang and wanted to be accepted as a secret disciple, and he also hinted to Lin Qingshuang.

Gu Yunteng had the same guess. His connections and information channels were much wider than those of ordinary sorcerers, so it was not surprising that he could guess some situations.

But Gu Yunteng didn't know as much as Ye Fenghuang did. He had another guess, thinking that He Kao might be the secret disciple of Master Geomancer Gu Chun.

Gu Yunteng was not sure whether it was Elder Jiang or Elder Gu who took a fancy to He Kao. In any case, he could not afford to offend either of them.

This was one of the reasons why he tried to be as pleasant as possible when he saw He Kao. He also didn't want to fall out with He Kao, so it would be best if he could make friends with him or bribe him.

If He Kao turned against him, Gu Yunteng wouldn't have much time to worry about. He would just take action when necessary, but he also had to consider another factor - He Kao seemed to have reached the second level of cultivation.

If Elder Jiang's disciple, the Lingxi Sect's second-level Dust Guest, were to face off in such a close-quarters situation, Gu Yunteng wouldn't be afraid at all. Dust Guest's specialty wasn't face-to-face combat.

But He Kaoruo, a disciple of Elder Gu and a second-level knight of the Xinpan Sect, has been locked in the same room. Gu Yunteng, a second-level broker of the Wangqi Sect, is almost certainly no match for him.

The second-level sorcerer of Xinpan Sect, commonly known as the knight, ranks first among the seven major sects in terms of fighting skills.

But Gu Yunteng never dreamed that He Kao was neither a "dust-rider" nor a "knight-errant," but an "assassin" who was skilled in attacking and killing. He had never heard of the Hidden Moth Sect or the Hidden Moth Technique, and of course he didn't know about the existence of assassins.

It was true that Gu Yunteng relaxed because he could not sense He Kao's murderous intent. Usually in such situations, the more the other party spoke, the greater the possibility of reconciliation in the end.

If it was really an irreconcilable feud, there would be no need for so much nonsense, and they would probably just start fighting right away.

There is a saying that goes "The villain dies because he talks too much", which is not without reason, because not only does it give the opponent a chance to turn the tables, it also actually erodes your determination to fight to the death.

If He Kao was a villain tonight, he would obviously talk too much.

Gu Yunteng felt the atmosphere was about right, so he stood up as slowly as possible and said, "I'm glad you finally came to see me today. Don't just sit there and talk. I'll make you some tea."

He Kao: "The power is out, you can't boil water."

Gu Yunteng: "It's okay, I just boiled some water before you came, and the kettle is kept warm."

Gu Yunteng brewed a pot of tea himself, operating in the dark without any hindrance. He brought it over and poured a cup for He Kao and himself. Not many people in Qiyuan could enjoy this kind of treatment these days.

Seeing He Kao take the teacup and take a sip, Gu Yunteng felt relieved and felt that he had completely mastered the initiative. He smiled and asked, "I heard that Elder Jiang and Elder Gu are very optimistic about you. I wonder which of their disciples you are?"

He Kao didn't know what it meant to take a sip of the other person's tea according to the rules of the underworld. He didn't answer, but just looked at Gu Yunteng in the darkness.

Gu Yunteng had obviously misunderstood, and he quickly explained with a smile, "These are just my guesses. I understand the rules, so if it's inconvenient to say, I won't ask.

Don't worry, I'm the best at keeping secrets. The fact that your father is a Hidden Moth is a secret I've never revealed to anyone in all these years. Regardless, since you're the son of an old friend and a fellow practitioner favored by the elders of the clan's patriarchal hall, I'm here today to acknowledge your connection. We can become closer in the future, so feel free to come to me if you need anything.

You haven't seen the house in Guanliu Community yet, have you? I'll give them a call and have them renovate it all and renovate it to your specifications, and then I'll treat you..."

He Kao finally couldn't help but interrupt him and said, "You don't know about that house yet?"

Gu Yunteng: "Oh, is there anything wrong? It's my negligence. I've been dealing with a special task force from the city recently and haven't been able to pay attention."

He Kao: "Your son, Gu Ziyuan, has occupied that house for ten years. I hired a lawyer and brought the house deeds to his house, but he refused to give it up.

You should know the lawyer I found, Yao Shaolan.

Lawyer Yao was also helpless. In order to complete the commission, he hired a locksmith company and a moving company... and finally got the house back for me.

But just the day before yesterday, when I went to see that house for the first time, Young Master Gu sent someone to my house with a huge gift. He instructed two people wearing property management uniforms to weld the door shut!

He Kao's tone was calm, and it was hard to tell whether he was angry or not. However, Gu Yunteng's face changed and he said, "How could such a thing happen? I'm sorry, I really didn't know anything about it!

This bastard is so pissing me off! Don't worry, leave it to me. I'll make him apologize to you in person.

I've also cleaned up that house for you perfectly... If you're not satisfied with it, just tell me which location or apartment you like, and we'll be happy to help you! "

He Kao suddenly asked, "I've been thinking about it, and my father isn't the type to take advantage of others, nor does he need to take advantage of anyone for free. That house should be used to cover the debt, to cover the construction payment, right?"

Gu Yunteng was slightly startled, but his face showed no abnormality. He skillfully followed his words and laughed, saying, "My dear nephew, you really know your father very well!
At that time, he took on many projects from Bada Group, and the project funds were settled to him regularly. At that time, there was indeed a batch of payments that were outstanding.

At that time, Guanliu Community was about to be launched, and it was very popular. Many people tried to get a unit even with their connections, but they couldn't. I saw that he also liked it, so I took the initiative to reserve a unit for him.

He refused to take advantage of me, so he said it was for construction work. Your father has a good eye. The internal price back then was less than two million, but now it has increased several times."

He Kao: "You just said that with the power of the hidden moth, you have no way to threaten him. I don't think that's true. If my father were just a person, he would not be afraid of any threats. It's a pity that his identity was discovered.

Back then, his parents were still in the countryside, his son was still young, and he had many relatives and friends. These were his weaknesses. Someone with ulterior motives didn't need to threaten him directly; even if they gave him some indirect hints, he would have found it difficult to make a choice.

Gu Yunteng was a little surprised, wondering why He Kao suddenly brought this up. Was he complaining or trying to find fault? Then he thought, this was no wonder. Since he came to him and wanted him to pay the price, he must have a good reason.

He deliberately frowned and said, "What are you talking about? I have never done such a thing, not even thought about it! The consequences of offending Yin Moth are very serious, not to mention that our friendship is already very good."

He Kao finally sighed and said, "Actually, I shouldn't dwell on what happened back then. Some things may never be fully understood, but I still have to make a decision now."

Gu Yunteng smiled and said, "That's right. What happened back then is all in the past. We should all move on... Come, have some tea! Let's exchange our contact information. You can always contact me if you need anything."

He Kao: "Don't touch your phone!"

Gu Yunteng's movements froze. "Okay, I won't touch it for now. If you have any other requests, please feel free to ask!"

He Kao took a deep breath, his eyes bright in the darkness, staring at Gu Yunteng and saying, "I've been reading a lot of books lately that I wouldn't have read before, and I've learned a term called disenchantment.

I saw with my own eyes the safe deposit box at Qiyuan Commercial Bank, a model from twenty years ago. Before I saw it, I thought it was impenetrable, but after seeing it, I realized it was just two ordinary mechanical locks.

They say that the bank and the customer each have a key, and both parties must be present at the same time to open the lock. In fact, I can open the lock with just some simple tools.

My family has been carpenters for generations, and I know a lot of little tricks, as does my father. The real challenge is getting there. I guess even the hidden moth isn't omnipotent; you have to know where you're going.

So he rented a safe deposit box in the same bank and went there to check it out. As for how he knew which bank to go to, it might be the information you provided, or it might not be.

I don't know exactly how he did it, nor do I know whether what you said about Jia Laoliu is true or false, but he got the material but didn't take it out and still kept it in the safe.

There is evidence of your guilt, evidence that scares you very much. As long as it doesn't appear, you will not be able to feel at ease. Even if he is no longer in this world, you will always be worried and afraid to do anything rash.

I did my best to guess, and this is the conclusion I came to! That was his way of intimidating you and protecting his family, so I never heard of it in the past 20 years.

Maybe in his opinion, you would have ended up like Jia Laoliu in twenty years, but he didn't expect that your business would grow bigger and bigger and your life would become more and more comfortable.

I was the one who sent out that document. Two hundred copies were sent to various units across the country. According to the Piaomen Law, this is also known as "Don't violate the rules of the court before submitting it to the relevant authorities."

I heard that you passed the investigation team two days ago. I should congratulate you.

Unfortunately, if that information had been leaked 20 years ago, it would have been enough to get you executed. But you managed to escape it and lived another 20 years. Now, that information is no longer sufficient evidence to convict you.

So I say, there is no need to dwell on the past, just talk about what I can be sure of.

On the night of October 4th, I was kidnapped by Zhao Zhenzhen. The gang was after Yin Mo. But Zhao Zhenzhen also interrogated me about the document, asking me if I had found another copy in the bank safe deposit box.
That one sentence exposed you as his accomplice. Maybe Zhao Zhenzhen didn't care, because he simply wouldn't let me live anymore. I'm sure you wouldn't care either, because you didn't think I could survive.

All of this happened before I sent that document. I didn't initiate any provocations. It was you, the whole gang, who were trying to kill me. Originally, I was planning to follow Qian's advice and pretend I didn't see it!

What is this? According to the "Piaomen Law", it is called "Don't cause trouble, hide your magic."

A few days ago, there was another setback with that house. It happened to me. Your son is really bullying me. The reason he dares and can do this is because he has a father like you, right?

No matter what you say, I've heard it clearly: my father died because of you, and now your son is bullying me. Aren't you two generations of father and son going too far in what you've done to me and my father?
I'm still alive, not because of your conscience or soft-heartedness. I remember the last rule of the 'Piaomen Law' is 'Don't let evil cause trouble, and make a decisive move when necessary', so now is the time to make a final move!

He Kao seemed to blurt out all the words he had been holding back in one breath. The more he spoke, the deeper Gu Yunteng's heart sank. He instinctively sensed something was wrong, but He Kao's sharp gaze seemed to have pierced deep into his soul, leaving him unable to move.

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