Hidden Moth-Chapter 252 - 139: The Five Flavors of the Mortal World Remain

After seeing off the two Elders, He Kao hurried to the secret cave mansion deep in Gu Mountain, where he placed a complete set of the Spirit Lock Array on the rack and then attempted to decipher the array recorded in the Bamboo Proverbs.

However, he found it difficult to understand because his Divine Sense was still weak, and the content of the array was too complex. He needed to continue refining his Divine Sense and meet certain requirements before he could comprehend it.

How to refine Divine Sense, there were several methods recorded in the Insect Concealment Skill’s heritage, and He Kao could choose according to his situation. The Spirit Lock Array was put away, but he still carried the Hidden Moth Gauze with him, which was just a very thin blindfold.

This Invisible Artifact had another special feature; besides Elder Li, it seemed no one else recognized it. In today’s Magic Sect, no one else had used or refined it. It seemed ordinary, and even a Sorcerer would find it difficult to discern.

Returning home, he saw it was almost nine o’clock. He Kao headed out again with a basket of bamboo eggs. These eggs were much smaller than regular chicken eggs but very delicious; he delivered them to Mrs. Chen.

More than a month ago, Mrs. Chen fell into a ditch while riding an electric scooter. Although it wasn’t a big deal, she had a cut on her head and bled quite a bit, which scared people a lot.

He Kao knew this matter was related to him because those people were probing the identity of the Hidden Moth, so he felt guilty and often visited Mrs. Chen, casually bringing a basket of bamboo eggs for her to try.

He unexpectedly ran into Xiaopang, who actually returned on the weekend as well. After chatting a bit in the house, Xiaopang went out with him, saying he wanted to go to town for a late-night snack.

To be honest, He Kao hadn’t eaten enough tonight, he didn’t have time for lunch, barely touched dinner... he was practicing boxing and swordplay in the courtyard, all of which were energy-consuming.

As they walked, He Kao asked, "You actually came back on the weekend voluntarily, aren’t you practicing with President Meng tomorrow morning?"

Xiaopang: "It’s almost the Spring Festival, she took a few days off early to go back to her hometown."

He Kao joked, "So that’s why you have time to go back to your own home?"

Xiaopang: "Not really, I had planned to come back and help with the New Year’s preparations. Even if I have to train in the morning, I can still drive back if I get up early. It’s only thirty-odd kilometers."

The late-night snack was still classic beer and skewers. The town had it too, and Xiaopang loved it. Once they reached the place and ordered, He Kao asked again, "How is your relationship progressing with President Meng?"

In Jinxing Media, Meng Ya was not a president, just arranged a position as a director for herself. But last time, Xiaopang exaggeratedly told He Kao that Meng Ya hid a domineering female CEO persona, so He Kao casually referred to her that way afterward.

Xiaopang shook his head and said, "Don’t get the wrong idea. Xiaomeng and I just have a pure comradeship, practicing together and making progress together!"

He Kao was a bit stunned. With over twenty years of knowing Xiaopang, it seemed like the truth. But when Xiaopang said this, there was a faint sense of regret and hesitation, so the emotion was quite subtle.

At this age, it’s normal for a young guy to be moved by a pretty girl. If he’s not moved, that’s abnormal. Even physiological feelings can cause brain reactions.

But Xiaopang indeed dared not have any improper thoughts about Xiaomeng, fearing even losing friendship.

He Kao felt that after losing his Hidden Moth identity and related memories, Huang Si had changed somewhat; at least he was not as arrogant and didn’t do inexplicable things with such confidence.

When it came to specific issues, facing a girl like Meng Ya, he didn’t dare make any bold moves, especially after knowing her identity, he didn’t even dare think too much.

In Xiaopang’s eyes, Meng Ya was also a "master", her Observing Body Skill cultivated better than his, at least at an entry-level, able to see one’s issues at a glance.

Moreover, she was the behind-the-scenes owner of Jinxing Media, controlling such a large company, so young and beautiful, Xiaopang subconsciously felt unworthy.

After Meng Ya took over Jinxing Media, the most important thing she did during this period was to give out year-end bonuses to all employees, according to the original company regulations.

The year-end bonus of Jinxing Media was different in nature from that of the Tengxin Qi Yuan Branch, and the amount was incomparable; most were regular business commissions, half issued monthly, the other half issued at the year-end.

Last year, Jinxing Media had many questionable expenses, and it wasn’t clear where Peng Xian spent them. The final gross profit was only about nine million, and with over forty employees, the year-end bonus was just over 2.4 million.

If Peng Xian, the boss, wasn’t around, things indeed would have been troublesome, but luckily, Meng Ya appeared in time.

Meng Ya also received a year-end bonus. She was very low-key, took an average amount, only six thousand, much lower than the other directors. According to her own words, because she joined the company late.

This was the information Xiaopang found out, so He Kao understood why Meng Ya returned those two thousand to him the day before yesterday.

He Kao didn’t intend to expose Meng Ya’s background now; some things Xiaopang would understand in the future. Actually, with his understanding of Xiaopang, this guy was a typical tech nerd. Although he seemed carefree in other matters, he was always very shy in front of girls.

Thinking about it carefully, Xiaopang hadn’t changed much either. He was originally like this, thinking he changed might just be He Kao’s impression—because He Kao’s own identity had changed!