The chessboard and pieces left to him by Old Man Jiang are a set of array artifacts, and the beast claw pendant he wore since childhood is also a type of passive magical artifact.

The situation with Old Man Jiang is a bit special and not easy to explain, but both Elder Li and Elder Gu gave him magical artifacts.

The Hidden Moth Gauze he now wears as a disguise for a master was gifted by Elder Li Xiuyuan. It's not just any ordinary magical treasure — it's an invisible artifact of unpredictable changes, nearly considered a quasi-divine artifact.

Although he acquired the Earth Spirit Banner from Hu Shulue, the Celestial Spirit Banner, Human Spirit Banner, and Spirit Lock Banner were also brought to him by Elder Gu, which made up a complete set of array artifacts.

The three elders each gave him magical artifacts, among which the chessboard was a joint gift from both Elder Jiang and Elder Gu. According to Lin Qingshuang, it was as if all three elders regarded him as their successor.

The two most important divine artifacts in He Kao's possession, the Hidden Moth Object and Tan Xian's Walking Stick Painting, actually came from Huang Xiaopang, which was a different kind of situation indeed — truly a worthy honorary father!

Of course, these magical treasures are numerous for He Kao personally, but for the Hidden Moth Sect, the number seems a bit pitiful.

Within the borders of Maoluo Country, he had met Elder Gu, who instructed him in the Earth-Traveling Skill, and upon meeting today, also gifted him a Four Pillar Crystal Stone.

Both Xiaopang and Meng Ya received the same item, but it proved most useful to He Kao. Upon receiving it, He Kao felt that the crystal stone seemed to contain the profound principles of the Spirit Lock Array, which might inspire his comprehension of the array's techniques.

As a sorcerer of the Hidden Moth Sect, he was considered a successor by elders from the Lingxi Sect, Xingshen Sect, and Heart Plate Sect, so dual cultivation of techniques seemed acceptable after all.

Elder Jiang once said that in ancient times, Hidden Moth and disciples of the Hidden Moth Sect were responsible for supervising sorcerers' actions and dealing with prohibited matters; naturally, they needed to understand various sects' techniques, otherwise, how could they handle various emergencies?

"You've already constructed two secret rooms so quickly?" This was a question posed to Ye Liangcheng by He Kao while looking at the distant scenery from the rooftop of the Entrepreneurship Center building.

Ye Liangcheng responded, "There are many existing secret spaces here; I just arranged them a bit." He was called over by a phone call from He Kao and was not sure why Elder Huo Qing wanted to meet here.

He Kao advised, "Be careful when you come and go, and don't mention this to anyone. Did you use materials for constructing the underground Dao Field for your secret rooms, to confuse divine sense detection?"

Ye Liangcheng confirmed, "Yes, that stuff was obtained by Bitter Tea from somewhere, it was transported here in two truckloads, and quite a bit is left. Using it to construct the secret rooms, it feels just like the soil layer from the outside."

He Kao secretly noted his oversight, having not noticed the unused secret room materials mixed with a batch of pathway bricks in the park.

Ye Liangcheng was highly capable; when they met again, not only had he crafted two new secret rooms and relocated Bitter Tea's leftover items, but he also rehired five security guards.

On the way downstairs, He Kao asked, "Where did you hire them from? Are they reliable?"

Ye Liangcheng replied, "Whether they're reliable or not is irrelevant, since they know nothing."

He Kao noted, "I heard the guards you hired last time stole and sold things secretly as scrap."

Ye Liangcheng laughed, "This time, I hired old-timers who used to work with me."

Ye Liangcheng's father originally ran a company, which Ye Liangcheng later took over. Although the project payments were not received, all worker wages were settled.

Ye Liangcheng and his workers were all locals, and their circumstances were familiar to each other.

When Ye Liangcheng's place had no work, they left for other construction sites. But in recent years, as the real estate industry slumped and the demand for strong and weak current installation work dwindled, many sought other paths.

Ye Liangcheng contacted a few familiar workers, older in age, inviting them as security guards, offering a wage along with room and board, and their job was mainly to watch over the place and feed the dogs.

The so-called patrolling was easy; they were not required to wander around, just needed to watch the gates and prevent outsiders from entering casually. For accommodations, they simply refitted a few empty rooms themselves, and they took care of their own meals.

Before they knew it, the two had reached the Martial Arts Hall on the second floor. He Kao stated, "Starting today, I'll teach you a secret technique here, mainly various applied techniques, with the Artifact Identification Skill first..."

Although Ye Liangcheng had already completed the foundation heart method, there were still quite a few lessons for him to catch up on. He Kao lacked the means Elder Jiang possessed, so he could only impart knowledge through explanations.

Teaching Ye Liangcheng the secret technique also proved highly rewarding for He Kao.

Ye Liangcheng regarded him as a senior master, elaborately describing his experiences and insights while practicing the Micro-Entry Skill, fearing there might be issues in his cultivation and seeking Elder Huo Qing's corrections.

He Kao knew many sorcerers and got along well with some, but none would share such details with him.

For instance, Wu Yanjun, who also practiced the Micro-Entry Skill, would never openly share his cultivation technique and detailed experiences with He Kao because such things could not be transmitted arbitrarily.

Even though He Kao had received the Micro-Entry Skill inheritance, he himself had not practiced it. Ye Liangcheng's narration offered him a tangible introduction to the specific cultivation process.

In a certain sense, it was as though Ye Liangcheng was imparting the Micro-Entry Skill to him.

In addition to the Micro-Entry Skill, He Kao gained a detailed understanding of the cultivation process for the Observing Body Skill, as he had witnessed Xiaopang's approach entire time. Even when Lin Qingshuang guided disciples, he did not deliberately avoid He Kao.

On this occasion, He Kao came over after dinner, stayed a longer period than usual, taught Ye Liangcheng the Artifact Identification Skill, and inquired about his past cultivation experiences, only leaving at midnight.

Before departing, Ye Liangcheng abruptly asked, "Senior, can I take you as my master?"

For Ye Liangcheng, taking a master seemed natural—without it, he felt uneasy, unclear about Elder Huo Qing's intent.

Unexpectedly, He Kao shook his head, saying, "According to the Magic Sect's tradition, it's inappropriate for someone my age to take you as a disciple. You must be wondering why I always wear a face mask without showing my true appearance, why I found you and did all this?

Because what I'm doing requires overseeing the conduct of Magic Sect disciples and punishing wrongdoers. If my identity and whereabouts were exposed, it would be immensely dangerous.

The vile actions of the Huiming Shi Family were what I exposed to the Ancestral Hall.

If you are willing to do the same, once you break through the Fourth Realm, I will share more with you. At that time, I can pass on the teachings on behalf of the ancestor and call you junior brother."

Ye Liangcheng was taken aback after hearing this answer, completely unexpected.

Elder Huo Qing's visit was evidently to track down Shi Family remnants and deal with the cleaning crew, but fortunately, this superior discerned right from wrong and chose not to eliminate him, opting instead to investigate each person's specific actions.

From Elder Huo Qing's words, he seemed to suggest that his age wasn't great — a feeling that resonated with Ye Liangcheng.

When Huo Qing inquired whether he'd be willing to oversee sorcerers' conduct in the future and punish evildoers, Ye Liangcheng initially didn't comprehend; but when he processed it, his answer was, of course, he was willing. Not only willing but also quite thrilled.

By then, Huo Qing would no longer be just a senior but a brother, and he would fight alongside his brother, taking action against the likes of Gu Jiang and Hu Shulue — just the thought stirred a passionate fervor!

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When He Kao expressed these thoughts, not only was Ye Liangcheng taken aback, but Lan Jiwan, who was secretly eavesdropping, was also astonished. However, unlike Ye Liangcheng's excitement, Lan Jiwan's reaction was filled with deep suspicion and wariness.

Lan Jiwan had been covertly observing this abandoned park for several days and had sneaked in a few times, confirming that Ye Liangcheng was indeed Ye Wuniang, the former guardian of the Dao Field, and that he was still here.

This made Lan Jiwan uneasy, and she cautiously suppressed her murderous intent, ensuring Ye Liangcheng did not discover her.

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