Hidden Moth

Chapter 129: Do Not Let Anxiety Distort Weight and Measure


It is indeed a brilliant idea to give the now useless Spirit Lock Array to Hidden Moth.

Firstly, the Spirit Lock Array can be restored to completeness in Hidden Moth's hands, marking its immense value. Whether as an apology or compensation, it holds significant weight, demonstrating the sincere intention of the Sect Law Hall.

Moreover, the Shi Family once used the Spirit Lock Array against Hidden Moth; dealing with the Shi Family now by compensating Hidden Moth with the Spirit Lock Array aligns with the karma of cause and effect.

In fact, obtaining the Spirit Lock Array is of no use to He Kao, as it requires at least four High-tier Sorcerers to activate it, and He Kao, being merely a Tier Two Assassin, cannot wield it at all.

But this is not the Sect Law Hall's problem; it is He Kao's own issue.

Furthermore, looking at it from another perspective, who should hold a weapon that poses a threat to someone? Naturally, it should be in their own hands, meaning no one can use this thing against Hidden Moth in the future.

Gu Chun nodded and said, "Elder Kang's suggestion is excellent, it seems he has given it deep consideration."

Kang Rulin glanced at him and said indifferently, "The Spirit Lock Array originally belongs to the Heart Plate Sect, and it's reasonable for the Earth Master to handle it; I merely voiced it on your behalf."

The Spirit Lock Array has a lineage of over thirteen hundred years, created by Yue Jinjia, a Tier Seven Grand Master of Micro Realm Sect and disciple of Ancestor Master Cangyun, for the Heart Plate Sect as a set of Array Formation Magical Artifacts.

The Micro Realm Sect is adept at artifact refining, and the artifacts they refine are mostly not for their own use. The Heart Plate Sect specializes in arrays, and this Spirit Lock Array was crafted according to their specifications.

Later, during the chaos of Yin Niang and the woodsman, the Magic Sect experienced a century-long division and turmoil. The Spirit Lock Array was lost in the conflicts, and its custodian perished; only much later was it rediscovered by the descendants of the Cangyun Lineage.

There are even speculations that the last Sect Leader of Hidden Moth Sect, the Divine Nun Hidden Moth, during the siege, was unable to escape precisely because the Spirit Lock Array confined an entire realm, leading to her eventual demise.

As for the actual truth, due to many lost records, such claims lack concrete evidence and can only remain conjectures.

This time, with the Spirit Lock Array reclaimed by the Sect Law Hall and shared anew among the Magic Sect, the principle remains that it should be handed over to the Heart Plate Sect for use. Kang Rulin's implication is—clearly, everyone thought so, yet needed him to articulate it.

Gu Chun agreed, and neither the Second Elder nor Wild Phoenix opposed; thus, the matter was settled this way. Next, there's another issue, how to contact Hidden Moth?

Even if sending a delivery, one must know where to send it and who the recipient is.

Hence, the Elders had a disagreement, with Kang Rulin advocating for an open delivery; Gu Chun opposed, suggesting a secret delivery.

An open delivery would mean the Sect Law Hall openly announces that it would give the remaining three items of the Spirit Lock Array to Hidden Moth and requests Hidden Moth to provide a means of receipt.

Since Hidden Moth managed to deliver "report materials" to the Elders this time, there must be a way to send a message again.

Hidden Moth can inform the Sect Law Hall where to send the items and to whom; to be cautious, if he doesn't wish to leave revealing traces, he can ask the Sect Law Hall to place the items somewhere for him to retrieve.

A time and location could be agreed upon, with the Sect Law Hall ensuring the area is cleared and promising no monitoring or encroachment during that time.

If all else fails, even using a drone is possible, as the banner isn't heavy and can just be carried away with a net. Hidden Moth has used this tactic before.

However, Gu Chun believed that this action could pose considerable risk to Hidden Moth.

Because such actions would signal to the entire Magic Sect that Hidden Moth obtained the complete Spirit Lock Array. Objects belonging to Hidden Moth are indisputable, yet the Spirit Lock Array is a valuable item, not merely used against Hidden Moth.

It can imprison and search an entire realm and has tremendous value even in seeking mystical items, inevitably tempting people to plot against Hidden Moth.

Moreover, even if the Sect Law Hall Elders can adhere to promises, allowing Hidden Moth to specify time and location and guarantee no one will spy or monitor the scene, couldn't others surveil the perimeter?

For example, a drone could be tracked too.

If Hidden Moth personally comes to retrieve, would he dare? If yes, it would still be seen as risky by him; if no, it exposes more and allows more people to see through Hidden Moth's secrets.

Why so? The Shi Family Huiming matter being made public might not necessarily benefit Hidden Moth; different people could derive different conclusions.

To some, it appears Shi Family Huiming plotted against Hidden Moth but ended with roots upripped. Such a fate for Shi Family suggests Hidden Moth should not be provoked...this seemingly deters petty threats.

But from another perspective, is this truly Hidden Moth's prowess? The sect dismantling Shi Family was the Sect Law Hall, not Hidden Moth himself.

Just yesterday, the Sect Law Hall issued a preliminary announcement regarding the matter.

Internally within the Magic Sect, it's impossible for such events to proceed secretly; rumors and speculations have already spread far and wide, compelling the Sect Law Hall to clarify the intricate details of the event, or else it wouldn't be convincing.

While sorting through the remaining trivial matters might take quite some time, they essentially fall under the cleanup follow-up tasks. Investigations, evidence gathering, and decisions for punishing involved individuals by the Sect Law Hall were completed within three days.

The evidence provided by Hidden Moth and the investigation and interrogation results of the Shi Family by the Sect Law Hall have all been disclosed upon organization, with much being impossible to conceal.

Those with keen minds can deduce Hidden Moth's methods from the clues, arriving at least at one conclusion—he is not yet able to confront High-tier Sorcerers head-on.

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