The day after He Kao returned to Qi Yuan, the Ancestral Hall announced and officially implemented the Joint Punishment Order. The original "Sect Hall Order," also known as the "Piao Gate Law," was changed to the following:

Do not provoke troubles, first submit to the officials.

Do not cause unnecessary trouble, hide the technique within.

Do not leave disasters behind, act decisively when needed.

Do not wield wrongful power, the world will punish collectively.

He Kao learned about the announcement from Old Qian as soon as it was released, including a detailed explanation of the "Joint Punishment Order." He couldn't help but admire the efficiency of the Ancestral Hall this time, for they had devised corresponding countermeasures and formally implemented them so quickly.

He Kao was very pleased, even somewhat proud, that the suggestions or doubts he raised had been addressed by the Magic Sect with a solution.

The only question remaining was how effectively the Ancestral Hall would enforce this should such an incident actually occur in the future. The next step depended on whether they could catch an exemplary case. Without that, people's understanding of this new matter would still not be deep enough.

Before He Kao set off for Sawa Country, Huang Si had already lost two pounds. By the time he returned, he found Xiaopang had lost another three pounds... At this rate, they wouldn't be able to call him Xiaopang anymore.

But Xiaopang could still be a nickname, used out of habit, having nothing to do with whether he was actually chubby.

Xiaopang's daily routine is now very regular, going to bed early every day and not playing games as much. He even meditates and practices at midnight and goes to the citizen park early in the morning to meet Meng Ya.

This so-called meeting is not about romance but practicing together, mainly with Meng Ya guiding his cultivation.

On the same morning, they encountered a somewhat stern yet warm-hearted lady who introduced herself with the surname Lin. Xiaopang lately had a sweet mouth, calling her Big Sister, though Auntie or Madam would do.

Lin Qingshuang did not mind being called Sister. She was just unable to turn a blind eye anymore.

He Kao tasked Meng Ya with guiding Xiaopang in cultivating the Observing Body Skill, promising to introduce both of them to an elder of the Observing Body Sect if Xiaopang could achieve entry-level.

Even if Xiaopang did not achieve entry-level cultivation, as long as Meng Ya taught him earnestly, He Kao would give her this opportunity a year later.

He Kao had this conversation in that coffee shop, having informed Lin Qingshuang beforehand. At the time, Lin Qingshuang was listening next door.

He Kao was meticulous in his actions, wanting to recommend Xiaopang and Meng Ya to Lin Qingshuang but hesitated to say it directly. So, he arranged this matter to pique Elder Lin's interest.

He Kao was also hinting to Lin Qingshuang that he would not lightly recommend disciples to her; he must first conduct a thorough investigation.

Lin Qingshuang became curious, wondering what He Kao could assess. She wanted to evaluate them herself, watching these two young ones... and finally couldn't hold back.

Meng Ya's potential was highly regarded by Lin Qingshuang.

Back then, Peng Xian didn't teach thoroughly; he just handed Meng Ya the entry chapter of the Observing Body Skill and a Tier One Technique, offering guidance whenever he felt like it. Even so, Meng Ya was able to reach the entry-level, which spoke volumes.

Xiaopang's innate talent was also remarkable, only hampered by some postnatal deficiencies. However, the current trend of his recovery was promising; achieving entry-level in Observing Body Skill should not be difficult for him.

Receiving an evaluation of "not difficult" here from Lin Qingshuang was indeed a rarity, as many couldn't even master it at all.

Over the years, many had sought to become disciples under Lin Qingshuang, some with considerable potential. But for various reasons, Lin Qingshuang hadn't been inclined to take apprentices. Recently, however, her mindset inexplicably shifted.

If He Kao had been straightforward, Lin Qingshuang might not have agreed. Instead, the way He Kao approached it stirred her interest thoroughly.

Though just a Tier Three Sorcerer, Lin Qingshuang received careful guidance from a renowned mentor from a young age, mastering the fundamentals solidly. She had deep insights into techniques, especially the Observing Body Skill, allowing her to easily extrapolate within her current realm.

Thus, in her eyes, Meng Ya's guidance to Xiaopang was full of flaws, with countless inadequacies.

It was understandable, considering Meng Ya herself had no formal mentor and just happened to become a Tier One Diagnoser. Using her hit-or-miss experience to guide Huang Xiaopang's cultivation naturally made Lin Qingshuang anxious.

That morning, Xiaopang and Meng Ya practiced while a group of elderly folks also exercised not far away. The two young people stood out quite a bit.

At this point, a distinguished lady approached them and asked, "Xiaopang, do you remember me? Your complexion has greatly improved. It seems you do heed advice, and you've thrown away that bracelet, haven't you?"

Huang Xiaopang hesitated for a moment, then recognized who it was and promptly nodded, saying, "What a coincidence to meet again. You're truly impressive! I threw that bracelet away long ago, and since then, I've been feeling stronger and stronger!"

Lin Qingshuang had once encountered Huang Xiaopang on the street, immediately noticing his health risks and warning him against wearing that synthetic amber bracelet.

Xiaopang was startled back then, leaving a lasting impression. (See Chapter 035 for details.)

At the time, Xiaopang was still a Hidden Moth, aware that the lady was truthful and that he indeed met someone impressive. Despite losing his memories concerning the Hidden Moth, he still remembered this incident.

His current memory goes like this—

He once wore an amber bracelet bought from Joy Valley, and afterward, felt unusually feeble though unaware of the actual cause.

Later, on the street, he encountered a lady who told him the bracelet was evil. Scared, he stopped wearing it, and its whereabouts became unknown, but apparently, his health improved markedly.

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