He himself adhered to most of these principles, such as hiding his sharpness, concealing his wisdom, preserving his body, seeking truth, and speaking cautiously, among others.
After decades of dedicated research in these areas, he had become quite proficient.
He even practiced part of abstaining from desires and regulating emotions. Abstaining from desires did not mean eliminating all desires, and regulating emotions was not about becoming emotionless, but about controlling greed, lust, and the other six desires, and mastering one's own happiness, anger, sadness, and joy.
As for being charitable? Han Li remained noncommittal. He often acted kindly towards others, had his own set of moral standards, and defined goodness in his own terms.
"Master, your disciple shall take his leave."
Han Li bowed ninety degrees to Gongsun Yun, then turned and left the mountain without looking back.
