Hidden Moth-Chapter 459 - 260: Purging Lead Poison As Always

Chang’an Residence had just sent off its guests and was about to close the office door when he suddenly froze, as if his entire body was immobilized. Then he brightened with joy, quickly headed downstairs to a massage room.

An elder was sitting on the sofa, sipping tea, while a young man stood beside him. Judging by their attire, the two must have just finished osteopathic massage not long ago. He closed the door and rushed forward to greet them, "Elder Li, what brings you here in person!"

Chang’an Residence’s expression and tone were sincere with just the right amount of exaggeration, as if reuniting with a long-lost relative. In reality, he had never met Li Xiuyuan, but Li Xiuyuan had already introduced his identity and purpose through Divine Thought.

Li Xiuyuan cheerfully accepted the greeting, then casually invited him and He Kao to sit down, seemingly offhandedly introducing He Kao’s identity—just a junior, brought out today to gain some knowledge.

Chang’an Residence did not recognize He Kao, because during their last meeting in Sawa Country, He Kao was wearing Hidden Moth Gauze and took on Gao Zilong’s appearance.

Although it was their "first meeting," Chang’an Residence felt as if He Kao should know him, and acted very friendly... Even though He Kao hadn’t said a word, this was the skill of a Xingshen Sect Sorcerer.

Today the Sect Leader came in person, presumably having sent someone to investigate his situation beforehand, and this Junior Brother He might have participated in the investigation too, so it feels like a positive evaluation of him right from the outset.

That was Chang’an Residence’s thought, but Elder Li didn’t bring it up much, nor did he inquire more.

Regarding the Magic Sect’s circumstances, He Kao had already introduced it to Chang’an Residence in Sawa Country. Even if there were things left unsaid at the time, it was all explained in that Divine Thought just now.

Thus, there wasn’t a lot of needless talk after meeting. Li Xiuyuan kindly asked Chang’an Residence how he obtained the contact info of the Ancestral Hall’s information office.

Although Chang’an Residence had already explained while contacting them, Elder Li wanted him to introduce it thoroughly again.

Chang’an Residence recounted his encounter with "Huo Qing" in the southern part of Sawa Country... If he attempted to lie or conceal, it would be awkward and unfavorable, as He Kao was sitting beside listening.

Fortunately, Chang’an Residence didn’t hide anything, almost entirely retelling the truth of the situation at the time, including some details that even He Kao wasn’t aware of, like how he handled the enemy Zhong Jinghui.

After relaying all this, Chang’an Residence asked Li Xiuyuan about the mysterious expert he encountered in Sawa Country. Elder Li stated that based on the information provided, it’s hard to make a judgment.

Chang’an Residence had another question, which Li Xiuyuan truly had no answer for—his teacher Zhang the Third’s identity.

Chang’an Residence only knew his master as Zhang the Third, skilled in wielding the Flying Fork, a wanderer selling ointments in Jianghu. According to Li Xiuyuan’s knowledge of the Xingshen Sect disciples, none matched the description.

This was different from Zhang Jin Kui’s situation, whose master’s heritage was clear, with many verifiable clues. But as for the lineage of Zhang the Third, if it had been dispersed in Jianghu for long, how could one trace it?

Chang’an Residence specially brought down his office’s tea set to personally serve tea to the two guests.

After a few cups, Chang’an Residence was pondering where to arrange dinner, but Li Xiuyuan cheerfully told He Kao, "Xiao Kao, you need to head to the airport, don’t miss the late flight.

I won’t be going back to Qi Yuan with you today, staying here to chat more with Junior Chang."

Upon hearing this, He Kao knew the elder had something to explain privately to Chang’an Residence. He pretended to glance at the time, then rose to bid farewell, claiming he had to catch the late flight back to Qi Yuan.

Chang’an Residence quickly instructed someone to drive He Kao to the airport. While speaking, he checked the Luzhou to Qi Yuan flight times, found they were quite flexible, and advised the driver to arrange dinner on the way.

He knew of a very good restaurant with local features, conveniently located on the route to the airport, and instructed the driver to arrange it there, while being mindful of the time.

He Kao nodded secretly, acknowledging that Dean Chang was quite capable and thoughtful.

The hospital’s corridors and foyer had some display cabinets exhibiting specialty health products and medicines like the tea He Kao had just drunk and improved package ointments made from new materials. They could be bought on-site or ordered for delivery.

If it were regular customers, feeling comfortable after a massage, they could sleep for over an hour, wake up feeling refreshed and relaxed, and the staff would naturally introduce and sell some products.

He Kao casually bought some to take back, but when he tried to pay, the temporarily arranged driver firmly refused, which alarmed Chang’an Residence to rush out from inside, stating it should be complimentary.

He Kao somewhat regretted making a scene of it, yet Chang’an Residence apologized repeatedly for not considering thoroughly and packed two large bags of various local specialties requesting him to take them back for some promotion.

Carrying large bags of gifts back to Qi Yuan, He Kao also felt a sense of emotion. Hearing Elder Li mention "Junior Chang," it was clear Chang’an Residence’s return to the Sect was no problem, just a matter of arranging what’s next.

Although Chang’an Residence viewed Zhang the Third as a master, he hadn’t formally apprenticed as a youth. Zhang the Third only taught at his home for a few months and then never appeared again, his identity and origin untraceable.

In such situations, the Magic Sect would typically make other arrangements, like introducing another elder for formal Entry Level apprenticeship.