Hidden Moth-Chapter 374 - 210: Tears Dry Before the Spring of All Trees (Part 2)

Chapter 374: Chapter 210: Tears Dry Before the Spring of All Trees (Part 2)

Nobody is omniscient and omnipotent. Should there be any unexpected situations, it won’t be your responsibility. Just do your best. If you think it should be done that way, then do it that way!"

He Kao: "I think we should first remind Shi Haotu and his wife, so that no matter how things are arranged, they will know how to cooperate."

Gu Chun laughed: "Then go and remind them. Either you do it, or let Lan Jiwan do it, so that Shi Haotu and his wife know who saved them and the effort put into it."

He Kao: "Since you’ve said so, I’ll let Lan Jiwan personally remind them... Also, can I ask you for a favor?"

Gu Chun: "Go ahead."

He Kao: "Arrange an identity for Lan Jiwan as a Heart Plate Sect disciple, just on record.

Although she hasn’t cultivated the Heart Plate Skill, she has practiced the Applied Techniques from the Heart Plate Sect, like the Earth Formation Skill, which she is quite proficient at, enough to deceive others."

What does this mean? Since she’s being asked to appear publicly, she must have a clear identity and background—equivalent to solving her bureaucratic issue, at least find her a sponsor organization.

The identity of a Hidden Moth Sect disciple is not suitable for exposure. Just like secretive agency workers in the mundane world, they have other identities to cover them during usual times.

But for these matters, they must be communicated clearly in advance, and only Elders have the authority to manage and be informed about them.

Gu Chun laughed: "You’re waiting for me here, aren’t you! Have you had plans for me all along?"

He Kao: "She’s the person you recommended to me, can it work?"

Gu Chun: "It can indeed work; it aligns with karma and doesn’t violate sect rules. Actually, most Hidden Moth Sect disciples from a thousand years ago kept their identities private, otherwise it would have been difficult to accomplish many things."

He Kao: "Then thank you, Elder!"

Gu Chun looked at He Kao, half-smiling: "Actually, there’s no need to go around this bend, I could directly accept her into the Heart Plate Sect, which isn’t impossible either."

He Kao: "You’re an elder, how can you take people from me? Moreover, even if she’s a Hidden Moth Sect disciple, she can still respect you as a mentor!" He thought for a moment and added, "Just like me!"

Gu Chun chuckled: "I was just joking with you, yet you got nervous."

He Kao: "Of course, I’m nervous. I only have two people under me now, and she’s the most capable one... By the way, since Lan Jiwan can be arranged, could you also arrange for Ye Liangcheng?"

Gu Chun glared: "You’re really good at taking advantage of the situation! Even if I agree, he has to be serious and first learn a few Heart Plate Sect applications techniques."

He Kao: "I’ll supervise him."

Gu Chun: "Why don’t you ask Old Li and Old Jiang?"

He Kao: "Forget about Lingxi Sect and Xingshen Sect; I worry that guy wouldn’t learn it properly."

Gu Chun: "Indeed, it’s not quite fitting to his temperament... Sect Leader He, I’ve agreed to your request, but have you forgotten what you once promised me?"

He Kao: "What was it?"

Gu Chun: "Last time, I asked you to help me steal a Coral Tent from Qihuang Spirit Garden. Now you’ve broken through to Tier Four cultivation; isn’t it time to fulfill it?"

He Kao was slightly surprised: "How did you know, Elder? I haven’t told anyone!"

Gu Chun smiled without saying a word, not explaining how he figured it out. He Kao could only awkwardly say: "Please wait, Elder, retract your Divine Sense, and don’t watch me."

Gu Chun rolled his eyes at him, said nothing, and took a sip of tea. He Kao turned and went into the inner room, only for less than a minute, and came back holding a plant over two feet long, with roots still attached.

The Coral Tent is a rare Spirit Medicine with very specific growing requirements, which is very rare in the wild and also difficult to cultivate in medicine fields. Its branches are red, resembling coral, with leaves unfolding at the top like a gauze tent.

In Qihuang Spirit Garden, there’s a carefully cultivated patch of Coral Tent, about ten plants in total, among which only three have reached two feet high, protected by an Array at the center. Unexpectedly, He Kao merely went into the room and brought one out.

Gu Chun asked with great interest: "Did you alert anyone?"

He Kao: "That Array should be a simplified version of the Array of Ten Thousand Woods Rejuvenation you arranged in Pugang Town, mainly retaining its Gathering Spirit effect. You’ve already taught me the array, and I can avoid alerting anyone."

Gu Chun, holding the Coral Tent, nonchalantly said: "All right, you’ve grown capable; you’ve gained some confidence speaking now."

He Kao smiled: "In front of you, Elder, how dare I have any confidence? I just learned a little trick and want to ask you for guidance to see if there are any shortcomings?"

Gu Chun waved his hand: "All right, show off to me then."

He Kao reached out and wiped his face; Gu Chun put down his teacup and stood up, scrutinizing him—because he had transformed into Huang Xiaopang’s appearance.

It’s not that He Kao didn’t want to change into another form, but the Hidden Moth Gauze requires ritual sacrifice. With his current cultivation, every time he changes form, he needs a new ritual, which isn’t flexible, so for now, he can only transform into Huang Xiaopang.

He Kao giggled: "This is the marvelous effect of the Invisible Artifact, Hidden Moth Gauze, which Elder Li gave me last time..."

Gu Chun interrupted: "I know about it, but haven’t seen anyone using it personally. Its effects can be taboo; I’ll give you a suggestion."

He Kao: "I just want to hear your suggestion, Elder."

Gu Chun: "Don’t easily transform into people familiar to you or known by everyone. If you want to use it to switch identities to facilitate actions, it’s best to transform into someone non-existent."

He Kao: "Can you tell my true identity right now?"

Gu Chun: "Even with my cultivation level, I noticed it, so of course I can tell. Moreover, you’re not proficient yet; transforming appearances requires sustained Casting, I can sense the fluctuation of your Mana."

He Kao: "What other flaws are there?"

Gu Chun: "You’ve not only changed the appearance but also interfered with my Divine Sense and senses.

This is quite effective on ordinary people, but as long as someone has Tier Three cultivation, though they can’t see through your true appearance, they can sense their Divine Sense is being interfered with, which is obviously a flaw, isn’t it?

Therefore, I suggest, transform into someone with a similar physique, and practice until proficient... The more proficiently you Cast, the less likely it is to be detected."

He Kao: "Could that deceive you, Elder?"

Gu Chun: "If you reach that level, it should be able to deceive most sorcerers below Tier Six, but don’t let them get too close, and don’t let them touch your face, and avoid showing off in front of acquaintances.

As for me, if I’m not paying attention, you might just sneak past me."

He Kao retracted Hidden Moth Gauze: "Understood, thank you for the guidance, Elder!"

Gu Chun weighed the Spirit Medicine in his hand: "You can’t thank me empty-handed; I’ll take this Coral Tent—it’s just what I need. Explain to Lin Qingshuang yourself, whether you pay for it or make amends with other things. Anyway, the debt is on your head."

...

Lan Jiwan received a reply email from Sect Leader Senior Brother. At first, her expression was very solemn as she read, then gradually her forehead softened, and she finally revealed uncontrollable joy, even taking out a tissue to wipe her tears.

These tears weren’t of sadness, but excitement, yet she tried to keep herself calm.

Sect Leader Senior Brother instructed her to directly find Li Chun and inform him of her findings... all that wasn’t important. What was important is, this time she would use her real name, real identity, and true appearance.

If Li Chun asks who she is, she can answer: "I am Lan Jiwan, disciple of Heart Plate Sect and Tier Three Traveler."

If anyone has the qualification to verify with Heart Plate Sect, the disciple roster of Heart Plate Sect indeed lists Lan Jiwan, personally added by Sect Leader Gu Chun when traveling the world, verifying Magic Sect disciple information.

If she appears openly with this identity, it’s unlikely anyone would specifically contact Heart Plate Sect to check the disciple roster, but the meaning is entirely different, and her mindset completely changes.

What does this mean? It means she can use her true identity as Lan Jiwan, walk in the sunlight calmly, not only live a life like ordinary people but also participate normally in the affairs of sorcerers.

As for privacy, doesn’t everyone have a bit of privacy?

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