If He Kao could hear the conversation between the two Elders later, he would find their judgment of Hidden Moth very accurate; though they didn't know who it was, it was as if they had seen him with their own eyes.

However, their analysis of Hidden Moth's style still referred to Huang Xiaopang. Because the identity of Hidden Moth had changed on October 5th at dawn, only He Kao himself knew, even Huang Xiaopang had forgotten.

But when they talked about Hidden Moth's views on the current Magic Sect, they were spot on; He Kao indeed had this mindset.

He Kao had a very good impression of Lin Qingshuang and trusted and was grateful to this elder in his heart; he had a good relationship with Qian Guran and also a decent impression of Wu Yanjun...

Yet these "individuals" seemed like certain exceptions, unable to alter his overall impression of sorcerers and the Magic Sect, as all his interactions with these people and matters had been unpleasant experiences from the start.

He naturally wouldn't take this opportunity to settle scores with Wan Zhongle, as he wasn't even sure what score to settle. Wan Zhongle was merely a teacher to Zhao Hai Zhen and Liang Kai, and being that, why should he be treated any differently?

If Wan Zhongle truly had issues, then wait until the problems are revealed; at least this wasn't something for He Kao to consider at this moment.

Moreover, outside the hospital this afternoon, while He Kao saw some clues, he hadn't figured out all the nuances, not even knowing what the sealing was about, thinking it was akin to being confined.

This misunderstanding was not He Kao's fault, because novels he had read described a major disciple of the Huashan Sect being punished by confinement at Siguoya for errors… instinctively inserting what he heard into the situation.

The two Elders overestimated Hidden Moth, as He Kao had only just become Hidden Moth for a few days; the situation he could grasp was very limited, with skills being almost non-existent.

Although He Kao wouldn't act immediately, it did not mean he did not want to… especially concerning revenge.

Yes, he indeed had grievances to avenge; many matters couldn't just end like this, including Old Qian's vendetta, Xiaopang's revenge, his own vengeance, and his father's feud.

He wasn't aware of any incident concerning Old Qian, nor had he heard of the Escape Technique; in his view Old Qian was implicated due to him, and the prime suspect was Gu Yunteng.

Gu Yunteng was surely Zhao Hai Zhen's accomplice; otherwise, why would Zhao Hai Zhen inquire about the material that night? Now it seemed Gu Yunteng hadn't spread the matter, likely wanting no association with it.

He Kao clearly had evidence, yet couldn't voice it; otherwise, it would be self-destruction.

As for Xiaopang, although he forgot everything, He Kao remembered. Huang Si was living well as Hidden Moth, enjoying life, until a group of unfamiliar sorcerers caused such harm.

That day, to save He Kao and Gao Xue'e, Huang Xiaopang utilized many space-crossing capabilities in a short period, which became the final straw for him.

Ultimately, Huang Xiaopang had to abandon the identity of Hidden Moth, passing it to He Kao.

Though Xiaopang always felt guilty towards He Kao, believing he took the opportunity meant for He Kao, this was between Xiaopang and He Kao; what did it have to do with those sorcerers?

As for He Kao himself, he was entirely innocent, having done nothing wrong, yet having to endure all this; anyone would feel unjust if they had the capability; they'd want to eliminate those evil-doers!

Nevertheless, He Kao remained clear-minded, albeit somewhat buoyed, yet understanding his own weight and capabilities; he could only endure for now, focusing on cultivating the Insect Concealment Skill, and mastering more of Hidden Moth's abilities.

Besides dedicated cultivation, he was prepared to start investigating his father's past experiences. That was certainly no accident, definitely related to Gu Yunteng, and he must understand it, otherwise his heart would remain unsettled.

He Kao had a premonition that, even if Gu Yunteng refrained from rash actions now, he'd eventually target him and Gao Xue'e, once the situation calmed and he had free rein.

The reason He Kao agreed to let Gao Xue'e stay with him was somewhat due to this. Gao Xue'e had firsthand experience of that night, and if Gu Yunteng was an accomplice of the kidnappers, he should be aware.

If Gu Yunteng harbored intentions to silence, then both he and Gao Xue'e were in danger. Thus, he preemptively obstructed Gu Yunteng, buying himself time by mailing out all the material like casting a net.

Lin Qingshuang admonished him to refrain from intervening, but this time he couldn't heed this elder's advice. He wouldn't act overtly, for Hidden Moth should emerge in the shadows, avoiding self-immolation.

With this mindset, He Kao returned home in Pugang Town. Maybe due to thinking too much, he felt like he had forgotten something significant, though he couldn't recall it at all.

This sensation was uncomfortable; the more he couldn't remember, the more it frustrated him; he eventually stopped trying.

He'd always been meticulous, having sorted out all conceivable matters when he visited Qi Yuan today, and after leaving the hospital in the afternoon, he also stopped by the E-Times District testing site.

Theoretically, it was where Gao Xue'e had assigned his work task for the week, to be completed.

This was also where he was abducted last time, and some items remained inside, like the coat he wore that day, daily essentials, and even garbage like takeout packaging hadn't been disposed of.

Even though only four days have passed, revisiting the place feels like it has been a century.

After getting home and packing up, he received a call from Gao Xue'e around half-past eight. Gao Xue'e had already had dinner at the company, hailed a cab and was on her way home, arriving in about half an hour. She asked if he wanted her to bring him supper.

He Kao replied that it wasn't necessary, saying he had also had dinner, which he made himself at home. If Gao Xue'e wanted to have supper, he could still whip up something when she returned.

After hanging up, He Kao realized he had forgotten something. He had gone to the workplace and started heading back at around five, and it would've been perfectly reasonable to show up at the company, have dinner in the restaurant, and give Gao Xue'e a lift home.

Though this was a trivial matter, it completely slipped his mind, which was unlike his usual meticulous style.

No, that's not right; while it was indeed forgotten, there should have been something else, something more significant buried in his subconscious, but why couldn't he remember... let's try recalling more carefully.

The most important experiences today occurred in the hospital. When he replayed every step of his visit, he suddenly realized his lapse!

During his second visit to the hospital today, he was particularly curious about how the sect law hall elders managed to keep Lin Qingshuang outside and how they distinguished those entering the hospital from the Magic Sect disciples? There wasn't anyone noticeable guarding the entrance back then.

Later, when Wan Zhongle entered the hospital, he was immediately intercepted by the dashing female elder, and then the somewhat ominous old man appeared... suggesting they could keenly sense the happenings within the hospital.

As long as a Magic Sect disciple entered, they couldn't escape their detection.

So, might he, as a Tier One Stalker from the Hidden Moth Sect, be considered a sorcerer? If he was, then those two elders should have barred his entry too, yet he was allowed in and even entered Qian Guran's ward.

Thus, those two elders hadn't detected his sorcerer identity, so how then could they perceive others'? According to Old Qian, Magic Sect disciples are scattered across the world, numbering at least several thousand, could the elders possibly know them all?

Or perhaps those two elders could only identify disciples from the current Seven Great Magic Sects? As far as He Kao knew, there wasn't any Hidden Moth Sect among them.

This makes it even harder to explain, or rather, completely illogical!

Actually, He Kao was overthinking it; the two elders couldn't possibly know all Magic Sect disciples, nor were they constantly monitoring every individual entering the hospital. They merely issued orders, forbidding all Magic Sect disciples from entering the hospital.

Just like when the sect law hall ordered that Tier Four and above sorcerers were prohibited from entering Qi Yuan, yet Wan Zhongle still managed to come. The sect law hall elders couldn't encircle Qi Yuan and block everyone who shouldn't be there.

If an ordinary Magic Sect disciple simply visited the hospital to normally register at the outpatient department, received medicine without deploying any technique, kept their Divine Qi well-contained without any unusual behavior, the elders likely wouldn't notice.

But should anyone with ill intentions approach Qian Guran's ward, they'd surely be immediately targeted by the two elders, and clearly, He Kao wasn't such a person.

Besides, the two elders weren't Immortal beings; they neither discovered he was Hidden Moth nor detected that he was a Tier One Sorcerer, somewhat tied to the characteristics of being a "Stalker."

As for Wan Zhongle, he did it deliberately, drawing attention purposefully.

Yet He Kao realized what he truly forgot wasn't those matters, but that being a Hidden Moth, he naturally had a way to probe whether anyone was watching him? All he needed was to attempt to open the portal!

However, he hadn't done so during his visits to the hospital twice today. Perhaps it was subconscious self-preservation, as he wasn't sure whether such an attempt would expose him, so he just automatically overlooked it?

If he remembered, he might refrain from trying, but this was completely different from failing to remember! This feeling left him uncomfortable.

It seems it was either the effect of cultivating "Nihility View" within the portal, or certain traits of the Tier One Stalker that unconsciously led to him avoiding certain issues, without him even noticing.

Cultivation of secret techniques impacts a person on multiple levels, not only bestowing certain abilities but possibly subtly influencing consciousness and character… Cultivators must have clear self-awareness on this.

He Kao was at a disadvantage due to the absence of a master to guide him regularly. Many mysterious nuances in cultivation must be explored and introspected on his own, marking part of the modern Hidden Moth's plight.

If he were like Huang Xiaopang's carefree personality, maybe he wouldn't consider these at all, but He Kao was different.

Noon the next day, the Magic Sect's Hall of Sect Rules finally formally announced the latest decision. He Kao wanted to know the specifics, mainly about the Hidden Moth's news, pondering whom to ask when someone proactively sent it over to him.

Ever since childhood, He Kao had been well-liked; having good relationships was an advantage, receiving Magic Sect intelligence even though he wasn't a disciple. Moreover, information wasn't sent by just one person; it simultaneously came from three.

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