Hidden moth

Chapter 96: The Ladder to Heaven Cleverly Borrowed from Jiang Daozhen
This was quite infuriating. Were they here to see him off from the hospital? But from Qian Guran's perspective, if he really knew nothing, he could only say this. Otherwise, what did he think these two people were here for?
Wan Zhongle said in a gloomy tone: "Xiao Qian, we are here today, firstly to express our condolences.

I heard that you had an accident last month. Fortunately, you survived and were discharged from the hospital two days ago. However, after you were discharged, you heard the bad news about your uncle Gu. Please accept my condolences!
Secondly, I want to congratulate you on your promotion. Is this a new office?"

Yao Shaolan said from the side: "Master Wan has a good eye. This office was indeed just moved after he was discharged from the hospital."

Yu Shangzheng looked around and sat there with a frown on his face. He was just the vice president of a branch company. What was there to be so proud of? This Qian guy really had never seen the world!
Seeing that they were still talking nonsense, Yu Shangzheng spoke directly: "Nephew Qian, my son Yu Honglian is also missing this time. Have you heard about it?"

Qian Guran was surprised and said, "Ah? Sorry! I don't know Yu Honglian, and I didn't know you had a son." His reaction was probably not fake. He really didn't know before. Even Yu Shangzheng was meeting him for the first time today.

Yu Shangzheng felt that as a high-ranking figure in the martial arts world and a fifth-level martial artist, he should be famous throughout the world.

But although Qian was a carefree wanderer, he had heard of Yu Shangzheng's name before, but it was impossible for him to care whether Yu Shangzheng had children or what their names were. He had no interest in becoming Yu Shangzheng's son-in-law, so of course he would not inquire about these things.

He had recently been practicing the art of escaping emotions and had been hospitalized for a month. What happened in the outside world had nothing to do with him. No one in his branch of the sect had lost contact, and the clan law hall would not specifically inform him of the sect's final investigation results.

Yao Shaolan explained apologetically, "Old Qian is a designer by profession, a typical tech geek. He doesn't usually like to ask about other things. He just woke up after being in a coma for a month, and I told him a lot of things... We really don't know Yu Honglian."

There was no way to continue this conversation. Fortunately, Wan Zhongle was quick to react and immediately reminded him, "Yu Honglian should have come to Qiyuan some time ago. Since you are in Qiyuan, you may have seen him... I have already sent his photo and information."

This is somewhat unreasonable. Qiyuan City is so big, with a permanent population of nearly 10 million. The possibility of seeing it in just one trip is very small.

Qian Guran opened his phone and looked at it for a long time with a frown, as if recalling something. Finally, he nodded and said, "Is this Yu Honglian? I've seen him before, in July or August this year, at Sesame Apartment.

At the time, I just thought he was a tenant there and didn’t pay much attention to it, but I had a slight impression of him.”

Qian Guran decided to tell the truth. He had really seen her! He and Yu Honglian had met several times at Sesame Apartment. Maybe they had even been seen together in the same frame on the surveillance camera. This was an undeniable fact.

Yao Shaolan added, "Yu Honglian probably doesn't know Lao Qian either. Lao Qian has only just arrived in Qiyuan. In the past, when disciples from the Shu Sect came to Qiyuan and wanted to contact fellow disciples, they usually went to Uncle Gu."

At this point, she sighed sadly, "It's a pity that Uncle Gu is gone too!"

Yu Shangzheng's eyes grew fierce. "Sesame Apartment? I remember Deacon Wan's disciple Liang Kai disappeared in that place. What were you doing there?"

Qian Guran said helplessly, "I live there. Many people in our unit live there, so it's convenient for commuting. But the apartment I rented is not in the same building as where Liang Kai disappeared."

Yu Shangzheng: "Since you met him at Sesame Apartment, what was he doing at the time?"

This question was somewhat unreasonable. How could Qian Guran know what Yu Hong was doing? But there was a reason for it, so Qian Guran had to smile bitterly and answer, "I can only guess. If you put yourself in her shoes, it might be to do the same thing as me."

Yu Shangzheng: "What's the matter?"

Qian Guran said stubbornly, "I've also heard about the Yin Moth appearing in Qiyuan. Then I tracked down a man named Zhou Du, who should be the Yin Moth from twenty years ago. Then I locked onto Zhou Du's son He Kao..."

Yu Shangzheng interrupted him again and asked, "Why is Zhou Du's son called He Kao?"

Yao Shaolan seemed a little displeased, but she remained calm and said, "This shouldn't have anything to do with your business, right? And don't ask us, you can ask Uncle Wan. I believe Uncle Wan would have already investigated it clearly."

The subtext of this statement is intriguing, as Wan Zhongle had previously sent Zhao Huanzhen to investigate Liang Kai's disappearance. Liang Kai allegedly broke into He Kao's apartment in the middle of the night and threatened him with a gun, and He Kao called the police, causing a sensation.

He Kao was targeted by so many people just because he was the son of Yin Mo Zhou Du. His background must have been exposed long ago. How could Wan Zhongle not know this?
Qian Guran politely waved his hand and said, "This is just an irrelevant matter... I once sneaked into He Kao's apartment due to a momentary thought and replaced a pendant he was wearing, thinking that it was the Yin Moth's thing.

Later, it was learned that the pendant was indeed a rare magic weapon, but it had nothing to do with the hidden moth. It was said that Elder Jiang of the clan hall liked He Kao very much and gave it to him specifically for self-defense.

I've studied that pendant for two full months. It truly has the magical effect of calming the mind and spirit, and can also detect malicious intent and give an intuitive warning. For ordinary people who haven't yet entered the realm of the master, it's certainly a treasure, but it's of little use to me."

These words shocked the two guests. They never expected there would be such a turn of events, and Elder Jiang Daozhen was even involved.

This time, neither of the two elders interrupted Qian Guran. Seeing him take a breath and drink from the cup, Wan Zhongle asked, "How do you know that it was given to him by Elder Jiang? What is his relationship with Elder Jiang?"

Qian Guran: "I don't know. I heard it from Senior Lin Qingshuang from the Guanshen Sect."

The next day after Qian Guran woke up, he took the time to rush to Hengzhou City to thank Senior Lin Qingshuang in person and explained to Lin Qingshuang what happened to him. It was an accident and had nothing to do with Gu Yunteng.

Lin Qingshuang didn't ask any further questions, but just reminded him of some things.

After the money disappeared, He Kao brought the materials to Lin Qingshuang. Lin Qingshuang asked He Kao not to interfere anymore, and she took the materials to find Gu Yunteng, and also sent the materials to the clan hall.

Lin Qingshuang claimed that Qian Guran had given her the information, specifically to exclude He Kao. Now that Qian Guran had woken up, the two of them had to reconcile their statements.

In reality, Yao Shaolan had already spoken to Qian Guran when he woke, relaying what Senior Lin Qingshuang had said. As for Elder Jiang's interest in He Kao and his desire to accept him as a secret disciple, that was merely Ye Fenghuang's speculation. Lin Qingshuang wouldn't have told Qian Guran directly, but she had hinted at it.

For example, she specifically mentioned the pendant and speculated about its origins. Lin Qingshuang mentioned that it might have come from Elder Jiang Daozhen, as this was the most reasonable explanation.

Jiang Daozhen's hometown is in Pugang Town, and he may have watched He Kao grow up. Apart from him, where else could the old carpenter get such a pendant?
This was also the basis for Ye Fenghuang's speculation. Furthermore, that day, Lin Qingshuang wanted to accept He Kao as her disciple, but was stopped by a divine thought just as she was about to nod. Qian was also present and had also received that divine thought.

So when Lin Qingshuang suggested this, Qian immediately understood it, and then everything seemed so reasonable!

Only the true identity of Yin E was a little unexpected, but Lao Qian was also very particular. Even in front of Lin Qingshuang, he did not mention Huang Xiaopang at all.

Yu Shangzheng couldn't help but ask, "Everyone says you're a free spirit. How come you have such close ties with the Guanshen Sect's magicians? And why would Lin Qingshuang tell you this?"

When he asked this, he fell into the trap that Qian Guran had prepared long ago.

Qian Guran glanced at Wan Zhongle with some embarrassment, and hesitantly said, "Some of these words might offend Deacon Wan. But since Senior Yu asked, I can't help but answer.

Just a few months ago, Senior Lin Qingshuang and I were not familiar with each other, but now we have a close relationship, mainly because of what happened two months ago.

At that time, Senior Lin Qingshuang came to Qiyuan specifically to find me in order to investigate the death of his disciple Lin Hualei, just like the two seniors found me today.

I had also met Lin Hualei at Sesame Apartment. He had done the same thing as me, stealing He Kao's pendant. He was probably the second one to do it, while I was the first, taking away the treasure that might have been given to He Kao by Elder Jiang.

Later, after investigation by the Zongfa Hall, the story was discovered by Liang Kai, a disciple of Deacon Wan. Liang Kai believed that Lin Hualei had obtained the item of Yin Mo, so he murdered him and took the pendant. Later, Liang Kai disappeared from Zhima Apartment again, and it was suspected that Yin Mo was responsible.

I also heard about these things later, and I am just repeating the original words. Please forgive me if I have offended you.

Junior Brother Liang Kai's accident also scared me. It happened that Senior Lin Qingshuang found me, so I told him everything truthfully. I also asked He Kao to meet with Senior Lin, and returned the pendant that I had exchanged.

Lin Qingshuang was very kind to me, guiding me and correcting my mistakes. Later, I often consulted her and had great respect for her. After waking up from this coma, I immediately reported the incident to the clan law hall to honestly admit my mistake.

Senior Yu's son has also lost contact. I know why you two came, but I have already reported everything I know to the clan law hall. If you ask me in person, I can only say the following..."

Gu Yunteng was dead, so Qian had a clue in his mind. Apart from the document and the stolen pendant, everything else had nothing to do with him. He just didn't know anything, and everything he needed to say had been reported to the clan law hall.

Wan Zhongle coughed again and said, "Can I ask one more question? I'm not trying to pry, I'm just curious. Why does Lin Qingshuang think that He Kao is Elder Jiang's secret disciple, and why would she tell you that?"

Qian Guran let out an "ah," as if realizing he'd slipped up. The so-called secrets, master and disciple themselves wouldn't reveal, so who would dare to spill the beans?

He quickly made up for it, "Senior Lin didn't tell me. She just discovered the extraordinary nature of the pendant and speculated about its origins. I said I guessed based on what she said. Please don't spread rumors, seniors!"

According to Senior Lin's speculation, the pendant must have been made by a master, either stolen by his father Yin'e or given by a master. And there happened to be a ready-made master in Pugang Town, where Elder Jiang's hometown was.

So I thought about it again and guessed that He Kao might be Elder Jiang’s secret disciple…”

Yu Shangzheng frowned and said, "Isn't your unfounded speculation a bit too far-fetched?"

Qian Guran: "I have another piece of evidence. That day I arranged for Senior Lin to meet with He Kao. Senior Lin wanted to accept He Kao as his disciple, but was stopped by a divine thought..."

He stopped himself in time and said, "It's actually not a good idea to guess like that. Senior Yu taught me that no matter whether this matter is true or not, I shouldn't say anything careless."

At this point in the conversation, it was practically impossible to ask any further questions. Qian Guran's meaning was clear: instead of coming to me, he might as well go to the clan's legal office. After all, more than one of their elders had come to Suhara to investigate, and he had been lying in the hospital the entire time.

Why did you have to ask the vegetative patient in that state for information when there were so many other people to ask?

The reason is simply that when Zhao Huanzhen, Yu Honglian and others lost contact, Qian Guran also had an accident, but it was just a coincidence, and Qian Guran didn't want anything to happen to himself!
Yao Shaolan even sent the surveillance footage from the accident scene to the two seniors to verify Qian Guran's claims. Qian Guran himself couldn't even recall the experience, which is medically known as PTSD.

Huang Si was not in the office today. Qian knew that the two were coming, so in order to prevent any unexpected situations, he specially assigned Huang Xiaopang to go out for field work through the project team.

As for He Kao, he was working normally, just downstairs. If the two seniors from the Digital Arts Sect really wanted to question him, He Kao couldn't escape, so he might as well ask them here. At least Qian Guran and Yao Shaolan were there.

Yu Shangzheng and Wan Zhongle, two fifth-level sorcerers, originally planned to ask Qian Guran to call He Kao over and question him in person after questioning him.

If the vice president wants to talk to an ordinary employee, no matter what the matter is, he or she must come immediately after receiving a call.

But after hearing what Qian Guran said just now, for some unknown reason, they temporarily gave up the idea.

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(End of this chapter)