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Chapter 1049: Seeking the Source of the Book
Chapter 1049: Seeking the Source of the Book
Chen Chuan sat on the beach reading a book, and before he knew it, half a day had passed. The elder from the Wilderness School had written about his experiences in the form of captivating short stories.
Even though the author was a First People, their writing was not overly dramatic but often infused with a playful and lively tone, making the content memorable.
Even without considering the background, the book could be enjoyed as an entertaining read.
Chen Chuan was about to travel to the Federation, and while much of the information in the book was over fifty years old, it still held some value. Despite technological advancements and the emergence of new things, certain fundamental aspects remained unchanged.
At that moment, Nianfuli and Yu Wan, along with their two children, returned from their tour of the Center City. Chen Chuan put down his book and greeted them.
Over the next two days, he accompanied his aunt's family to other notable places on the island. Afterward, they left and traveled to various locations, including Gaoshibei, Shiren Island, and other places, before finally reaching their destination, Luowang Island. They spent four days there, and before departing, Chen Chuan made a special trip to the nearby Feiguang Dao to meet with Taru and others, catching up on old times before beginning their return journey.
On their way back, they took the southern route, enjoying the breathtaking scenery and delicious cuisine. During this time, Chen Chuan refrained from seeking information about the next level of cultivation, choosing instead to focus on spending quality time with his aunt's family. It was a rare opportunity for him to relax.
Moreover, he knew that in the near future, he might not have the chance to spend much time with his family.
In early September, the cruise ship finally returned to Jibeidao. The two tired children were sent off to school the next day.
Meanwhile, Chen Chuan received a notification from the Government Hall, informing him that the personnel for the position promotion arranged by the Capital would be arriving in the latter half of the month. He was requested to avoid any travel during this period.
Mr. Zuan brought some good news, explaining that he had intentionally waited until Chen Chuan's return from his trip to contact him. He had successfully reached out to an elder within the school and was working to secure a valuable cultivation resource for Chen Chuan. The chances were high, and he aimed to obtain it before October.
Chen Chuan reflected on the cultivation manual he had read. The most commonly used resources in this cultivation method were threefold.
The Purification School still used the descriptions from the old era, referring to these resources as "Kongsuicui," "Zixie jiao," and "Yugubao."
All of these were obtained from high-level life forms in Rongjiaodi, and their sources were exclusively super-limit beings. If that were the only concern, it wouldn't be an issue. However, the problem was that the providers of these resources were not chosen at random. Not only did the required quantities vary depending on the individual, but the quality of the resources also played a significant role, directly impacting the speed and efficiency of cultivation.
It seemed that the school had established some form of cooperation with these super-limit beings, which explained the limited resources within the school.
If Mr. Zuan could secure one of the resources, Chen Chuan would only need to worry about the remaining two. If all else failed, he would explore alternative avenues.
He was aware that some large corporations and certain government individuals likely had access to these resources, but since he had initially decided against seeking them through official channels, he wouldn't change his mind now.
The most convenient option, without a doubt, was to obtain them from the Wan Song Agency. Indeed, the existence of this company provided numerous conveniences for martial artists like him.
With this in mind, Chen Chuan sat down in his study and activated his private communication signal.
Almost instantly, the gentle female voice responded, "Hello, Mr. Chen. Wan Song Company is at your service. How may we assist you today?"
"I wish to purchase the cultivation method of the Inner Mysticism Observation, and I require the most comprehensive version available," Chen Chuan stated.
"Mr. Chen, the item you requested is available through Wan Song Company. The most complete cultivation method of the Inner Mysticism Observation will cost four Pingtai Bi. Would you like to pay with Pingtai Bi or another method?" the female voice inquired.
"Pingtai Bi," Chen Chuan replied, as he still had a substantial amount of Pingtai Bi remaining.
"Please hold on for a moment."
After a brief wait, Chen Chuan witnessed a transaction file being transmitted through the Boundary Talisman. He promptly clicked to purchase it.
"Thank you for choosing Wan Song Company, Mr. Chen. Many of the cultivation materials you require cannot be fully presented on the platform and are not suitable for digital transmission. The physical copy will be delivered to your residence within three days," the female voice informed him.
Chen Chuan nodded, understanding that this was normal. Some of the content could not be adequately expressed in writing and required spiritual transmission, making a physical book the most effective medium.
The man further inquired about the availability of corresponding cultivation resources.
The female voice replied that they could provide lower-quality goods immediately, but if the client required higher-quality goods, there would be a waiting period.
He asked about the timeframe, and the response was that the fastest possible time would be half a year to a year, and it might take two to three years if delayed.
He shook his head slightly, feeling that this amount of time was relatively long for him, even though it might be a short period for other martial artists.
He looked through the materials sent by Wan Song Company, which included some introductions. Unlike before, there were synthetic drugs that could substitute for these three items, and like the previous Liu Yangjin, they were also listed as limited supply items. Even if he chose to purchase them, the quantity available would still be limited.
After some thought, he decided to seek these items elsewhere.
Fengde District, Wan Song Company Branch.
The man who had been monitoring Chen Chuan immediately received news of this transaction. He couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "Is he about to start the cultivation of Inner Mysticism Observation? That's fast! Such talent is truly unprecedented. Perhaps..."
He fell into deep thought, his fingertips tapping on the desk from time to time. Finally, he seemed to make a decision and tapped the boundary talisman.
The female secretary entered from outside, "Boss, do you have any instructions?"
The man tapped the boundary talisman and said, "Take a copy of the Gongfa manual from my collection shelf and deliver it to Mr. Chen. You know, it's the one I specifically asked you not to get close to. Be careful and wear protective gear when handling it."
The female secretary said, "Boss, you mentioned that this item shouldn't be shown to others lightly. There might be negative consequences. Mr. Chen is the director of the Jibei Defense Bureau. If something happens after he sees it, our branch can't afford to take responsibility."
However, the middle-aged man seemed extremely confident. His eyes shone intensely as he said, "Others might not be able to handle it, but he should be able to. I also want to see what insights he can gain from it."
The female secretary had fulfilled her duty of reminding him, so she didn't say more and nodded, "Boss, I'll make the arrangements right away."
He stopped her, "Wait a moment."
The female secretary paused.
The man seemed hesitant, but he shook his head and said, "Never mind, it's not the right time yet. Let's wait for a while. I'll go and meet him in person later."
The female secretary knew that when her boss said "in person," he wasn't referring to his current identity...
As her boss had no further instructions, she turned and left.
Chen Chuan waited for two days, and Wan Song Company delivered the items to his doorstep through a security team.
After mutual signatures were confirmed and the personnel left, he brought the items to his study, sat down, and opened the package. He took out a thick manual.
As expected, it was blank, and only by communicating with his spiritual eye could he see the content. His spiritual eye flickered slightly, and the text and illustrations slowly appeared before his eyes.
After reading through it, he found that the content was quite different from that of the Purification School. If the Purification School's teachings were more advanced, this one was relatively basic.
Of course, anyone who could pass through the Changsheng Guan realm and glimpse the higher realms of cultivation was no ordinary person. Wan Song Company provided the lowest threshold for entry, and it was evident that the content was all summarized in the new era.
Nevertheless, he found the content quite inspiring. Just as when he cultivated Changsheng Guan, studying both methods together allowed him to deeply understand and broaden his thinking. The four platform coins were indeed worth it.
After reading, he casually placed the manual aside, intending to carefully contemplate his path. Suddenly, he felt like he had overlooked something, and his heart stirred. He picked up the manual again and flipped through it from beginning to end.
But he couldn't discern anything.
Something was amiss.
He pondered for a moment, knowing that his intuition had a reason. There must be something he hadn't noticed and overlooked.
He closed his spiritual eye and waited for a while before opening it again. This time, he noticed something. He flipped the entire manual upside down, turned two pages from the back, and then flipped it again. This time, it was as if he had completed a ritual, and when he turned the page, new content appeared.
But what appeared was not text but strange spiritual thoughts, as if countless broken pieces were put back together, each possessing extreme aggressiveness.
His eyes flashed, and his second self almost immediately showed signs of virtualization.
What was this?
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(End of Chapter)
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