Hidden Moth-Chapter 533 - 303: Mastering Mortal Bonds with a Gentle Smile

Chapter 533: Chapter 303: Mastering Mortal Bonds with a Gentle Smile

It was quite obvious that Qian Guran believed He Kao shouldn’t make any demands and absolutely shouldn’t agree.

He Kao thought for a moment and said, "Old Qian, please tell her that I’ve already arranged to take the pill with someone else, so she should find someone else."

Qian Guran: "You’ve already made plans with someone? Steward Wei?" Even before He Kao could answer, he sighed and added, "Actually, that’s what I already told her..."

Old Qian didn’t have the divine thought ability, and earlier he just briefly relayed the conversation with President Shang, so he couldn’t convey all the details, and some things were left unsaid.

Lingxi Sect Steward Wei Luo had a good relationship with He Kao, something Qian Guran, Lin Qingshuang, and others knew, but not everyone else was aware of it; after all, no one would run around broadcasting such things.

Qian Guran had told President Shang this morning that He Kao and Wei Luo were quite close personally and would likely take the pill together, so President Shang should abandon the idea.

This way, it was best to dissuade her, so President Shang wouldn’t bother He Kao again. However, President Shang wouldn’t give up, claiming that Wei Luo herself had gotten a Pure Yang Pill this time and might just be taking it with He Kao.

But Wei Luo is Wei Luo, and He Kao is He Kao; He Kao still had another Pure Yang Pill. So, President Shang requested to take this one with him, why couldn’t she?

She even blamed Qian Guran for being evasive, saying it was just a matter of asking, success didn’t matter, could he not help even this little bit?

Old Qian felt quite helpless by her insistence and now said, "Xiao Kao, I’ve tried to help you refuse, but the excuses you thought of, she also thought of."

He Kao: "I just don’t want to, do I need a reason?"

Qian Guran smiled wryly, "Your unwillingness is a reason in itself! But at least give her some face, find another excuse, even if you have to make one up."

He Kao: "Then tell her, Elder Mei has already spoken to me about taking the pill together."

Qian Guran, taken aback, asked, "Which Elder Mei?"

He Kao: "Is there another Elder Mei in the Magic Sect?"

Qian Guran furrowed his brows again: "Isn’t that the same situation with Wei Luo? Elder Mei herself has a Pure Yang Pill and can take it with you, but her intention..."

He Kao cut him off and retorted, "Can’t someone take Pure Yang Pills twice?"

Qian Guran was stunned, murmuring after a while, "I haven’t heard that it’s forbidden, but isn’t that extravagantly wasteful, so much so that it’s outrageous and would invite resentment!"

As he said this, he seemed to snap back to reality, glaring at He Kao, "You’re taking one with Steward Wei and another with Elder Mei. Plus your own makes three! Why don’t you just ascend to heaven?"

He Kao shook his head, "Whether it’s Junior Sister Wei or Elder Mei, how they handle their Pure Yang Pills is their business, I have no say.

The Pure Yang Pill I’m talking about has been reserved by Elder Mei to take with me."

Qian Guran let out a long breath, "If you put it that way, President Shang wouldn’t dare say much more, nor would she dare ask Elder Mei directly... But Xiao Kao, aren’t you afraid that if Elder Mei hears about you using her as an excuse she’ll come after you?"

Old Qian thought He Kao was making it up, and using Mei Guyu’s name as a protective charm should deter further entanglement.

He Kao: "If Elder Mei comes to question me, that’s my problem."

Qian Guran still worried, "But I’m the one spreading this, if Elder Mei asks me and you deny it, I can’t handle that!"

He Kao: "Old Qian, when have I not taken responsibility for my actions? If you’re that concerned, you can call Xiaomei right now."

Qian Guran quickly waved his hand, "I trust you, I trust you, as if I wouldn’t trust even you..."

He Kao: "Sorry for dragging you into this because of my affairs."

Qian Guran: "This isn’t the only instance, I just sat down in the office today when another call came in. But after hearing it, I refused without even thinking..."

President Shang was Qian Guran’s fellow disciple uncle; though she requested this of Old Qian, it was convoluted and hard to explain directly, yet Old Qian couldn’t outright reject her.

But this person, Old Qian refused without a thought, not even willing to help put in a good word, and the reason was simple—it was a man.

He Kao was holding his cup, nearly spilling the tea when he heard this. He put down the teacup and said, "Are you crazy, can two men even take the pill together?"

Qian Guran wore a constipated expression: "It’s madness, yes, cultivation itself can drive people mad. If one’s aptitude is limited and potential exhausted, with no hope of furthering their cultivation, they might resort to anything.

My master once said it’s a form of falling into the demon... As for your question, can two men take the pill together? If both are willing, theoretically there’s nothing saying they can’t."

He Kao shook his head repeatedly, "No matter what others do, I’m definitely not interested in Walmart shopping bags."

Old Qian laughed helplessly, "That’s why I didn’t even consider it and refused."

He Kao looked down, fiddling with his fingers, "Clearly, thirty-six people received Spirit Pills this time, so why come to me? Do they think I’m the easiest to manipulate?"

Qian Guran: "Do you think you’re the only one being approached? I dare say, once the news spreads, everyone else will face the same situation.

It’s just that you haven’t interacted much with the Magic Sect disciples, and many are not familiar with you, so they asked me to inquire. If it were someone else, they’d definitely come knocking directly... But to be honest, you really are the softest target."

He Kao, displeased, said: "What are you talking about? I’m not soft at all! Why would you say that?"

Qian Guran: "Some things aren’t my words, but rather others’ speculations. Many people guess that you’re either Elder Gu’s secret disciple or Elder Jiang’s secret disciple.

So nowadays, not many dare to openly make trouble for you, as they don’t want to offend any Elder.

But a lot of people don’t take you seriously, at least in their view. Your cultivation isn’t high, you’re young, and you don’t have much background.

This kind of situation doesn’t violate the sect rules and won’t openly offend anyone. It’s just about helping you take a pill, with an exchange condition. What can Elder Jiang or Elder Gu say about it?

If you refuse, no loss for them. But if you agree, that’s great, and maybe it’ll even bring you closer!"

He Kao thought carefully and realized it was indeed the case, so he didn’t bother arguing any further and just told Old Qian to reject such favors outright in the future.

After saying this, He Kao remembered another matter and spoke up: "Old Qian, since you can help others, could you help me with something too?"

Qian Guran: "As long as it’s within my ability, no problem."

He Kao: "You’re well-connected and know many people. I’ve heard you have acquaintances in the public security system..."

Before coming to Qi Yuan, Qian Guran was a lone wanderer in the Jianghu. He didn’t interact much with other Magic Sect disciples, but he had extensive social connections outside. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to switch from a state-owned design institute to the Qi Yuan branch.

After arriving at Qi Yuan, Qian Guran quickly became adept at maneuvering socially. He not only became the head of the branch but also developed many local contacts, thus becoming an influential figure in Qi Yuan.

Qian Guran quickly waved his hand: "Speak directly, if I can help, I will, but don’t play the Celestial Ladder game with me."

He Kao: "Help me find out about someone’s recent situation. This person is Luo Mingzhi, a counselor at Qi Yuan University..."

After leaving Qian Guran’s office, He Kao hadn’t returned to his workstation when he received another call right after stepping out of the elevator, surprisingly from Li Chun.

He Kao and Li Chun are business partners; he invested six million in their venture "Huishiming Brand," co-founded with Shi Haotu and his wife.

Li Chun immediately congratulated him, obviously having heard about the Pure Yang Pill distribution scheme. He Kao thought she was also coming as a spokesperson for someone, but instead, she was bringing him a tip-off.

It turned out someone had already approached Li Chun to get her to contact He Kao, but she turned them down.

Li Chun, a sorcerer from the Huiming Shi family, was fortunate to escape punishment from the Ancestral Hall, so she didn’t dare get involved, claiming she’s too insignificant to speak up, and suggested the person find someone else. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

So the person really went to find someone else, namely the Observing Body Sect Steward Gong Xiaodong, who is also fairly acquainted with He Kao. Li Chun called to give a heads-up that Steward Gong might contact him about this matter.

Shortly after returning to his office, Gong Xiaodong indeed called. He first congratulated He Kao as well. He Kao laughed: "I should congratulate you too, being a steward of the Observing Body Sect, you also have a Pure Yang Pill."

Gong Xiaodong laughed heartily: "Well, congratulations to both of us! He Xiaoyou, there’s something I need to discuss with you. I know someone..."

He Kao interrupted: "Brother Gong, if it’s about taking the Pure Yang Pill with me, there’s no need to mention it again. I’ve already made arrangements on my end."

Gong Xiaodong: "Aren’t you curious who is asking for you? A great beauty, very attractive! Though she’s older than you, she’s a senior in cultivation, so it’s nothing to worry about..."

He Kao: "That’s not my concern. Sect Leader Mei from the Alchemy Sect has already scheduled to take the Pure Yang Pill with me."

Gong Xiaodong was silent for a few seconds before speaking: "Oh, is that so? But it doesn’t matter! If Elder Mei’s Pure Yang Pill invites you to take it together, you surely can’t refuse, but you still have your own pill..."

He Kao: "It’s precisely my own pill, which I’ve agreed to take with Elder Mei. As for Elder Mei’s own pill, she can arrange it however she wants, and I have no say in it."

Gong Xiaodong, somewhat skeptical, said: "Oh, that’s how it is... Then I can respond accordingly, shall I reject on your behalf?"

He Kao: "Thank you, Steward Gong, please help me decline."

After ending the call, He Kao sighed with emotion. No wonder the ancestor once said that trials in cultivation not only include tribulations but also human ordeals.

When reaching Tier Four Perfection and finally being able to break through to Tier Five, it’s a highly sought-after event. Yet it also attracts the spiritual energies, inviting malevolent forces.

Obtaining the Pure Yang Pill, which enhances cultivation aptitude, is indeed a rare fortune, but it equally invites the attention of many. Ironically, those who come knocking may not be foes but rather acquaintances and friends.

This is the malevolent force of the worldly affairs. He Kao can neither resort to violence nor fall out with them, but has to face everything with patience and a smile.

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