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Chapter 1051: Researching and Receiving Additional Teachings
Chapter 1051: Researching and Receiving Additional Teachings
Over the next few days, Chen Chuan dedicated his time to studying the methods of the Inner Mysticism Observation at home. However, as he had not yet obtained the necessary resources for cultivating the cultivation technique, he could only ponder its intricacies without actually practicing it.
In the meantime, he took the opportunity to cultivate the secret technique, "Qingjing Lingguang."
With his foundation in the two major styles, his progress was swift, and within just a few days, he had grasped the basics. He estimated that in about half a month, he would have a preliminary understanding of it.
However, this was just the beginning; to enhance its power, he would need to practice diligently and persistently.
Like the two major styles, this secret technique could be deeply cultivated. In theory, it wasn't something that would reach its limit once mastered; instead, it could grow stronger alongside the martial artist's progress.
Time flew by, and soon it was the middle of the month. On the 12th day, a message arrived from the Government Hall, informing him that the appointed personnel from the capital had arrived and requesting his presence at the Administrative Tower.
Chen Chuan temporarily put aside his work, left the villa, and took a special vehicle to the Administrative Tower.
As soon as he entered the main hall through the dedicated passage, he saw Secretary Qiao Yang waiting for him at the entrance. Qiao Yang greeted him, saying, "Director Chen, the Minister and the others are waiting for you. Please follow me."
Chen Chuan nodded and replied, "Thank you, Secretary Qiao."
Qiao Yang led the way, and this time, they didn't go to the previous government hall but took the elevator all the way to the top floor, where the Sky Pavilion offered a panoramic view of most of the buildings in the Central City.
Qi Weizhao and the heads of the main departments of the Government Hall were already waiting there.
As Chen Chuan approached, everyone nodded in greeting.
After shaking hands with Qi Weizhao and exchanging a few words, Chen Chuan looked up into the sky, sensing something.
The others also received a message through their boundary talismans and looked up.
The sky, which had been filled with fluffy clouds, suddenly seemed to be stirred by an unseen force, spreading outwards. Simultaneously, ripples appeared in the air directly above them.
After a moment, a massive airship with a golden and red exterior appeared out of thin air.
Chen Chuan had already sensed the arrival of this airship, indicating that it possessed stealth capabilities.
The airship shared some similarities with the monster airship, as its airbag and hull were also made from altered organisms.
The enormous screw propeller blades didn't appear to be made of metal but resembled a type of carapace. The airship's wings had retracted, and the entire vessel seemed like a living organism, capable of flight without the need for airbags.
Chen Chuan's boundary talisman displayed information from the database provided by the Worm Mother, identifying the airship as a Zhongming-class dispatch airship developed by Daxun. It was equipped with high-speed navigation and biological invisibility technology, typically used to convey and promulgate important messages to various central cities and local officials.
This airship utilized advanced biological materials, and it was itself a living consciousness that could communicate within a single domain in the city.
As the airship descended slowly, when it was about twenty meters above the ground, an elliptical opening expanded from its underside, like a gaping mouth. A beam of light shone down, landing on the empty space in front of the crowd.
Qi Weizhao and the others present received a message that only Chen Chuan was invited to board the airship. They stepped back to make way.
After receiving the message, Chen Chuan walked forward and stood beneath the beam of light. He saw several black, tentacle-like structures extending from the airship's belly and wrapping around him.
The tentacles were carefully positioned, causing no discomfort. Soon, they tightened and lifted him into the airship.
Once inside, the gap in the floor closed slowly, and Chen Chuan stood firmly on the ground. The black tentacles released him and retracted into holes in the hull.
The cabin was brightly lit, and Cheng Specialist, who had previously bestowed the appointment letter upon him, stood at the front, accompanied by several assistants. With a smile, he extended his hand and said, "Greetings, Director Chen."
Chen Chuan shook hands with him.
After the handshake, Cheng Specialist exchanged a few pleasantries before stepping back and taking a letter of appointment from one of his assistants. He opened it and read aloud the new appointment from the capital.
According to the appointment, Chen Chuan's salary would be increased by two levels, and he would be granted the position of Committee Member of the National Security Affairs Bureau.
The National Security Affairs Bureau was a higher-level department of the Defense Bureau, responsible for formulating the country's overall security strategy and overseeing the implementation of security measures in various central cities.
Although Chen Chuan held the position of Director, in the event of extraordinary circumstances or decisions that contradicted the Security Affairs Bureau's policies, the bureau had the authority to suspend his duties and transfer his responsibilities to someone with the appropriate rank.
With this position, it meant that if the National Security Affairs Bureau wanted to deny his authority, they would have to go through a rather cumbersome process, and ultimately, it would require the personal signature of the Chief of General Political Affairs.
Furthermore, even when he went to other central cities and faced the local defense chiefs, he could be considered their superior.
However, this position had a term limit, typically four years per term. After one term, if the incumbent performed well, they could be reappointed. But for the position of "Committee Member," it was a lifelong appointment, and this position held the real power within the National Security Affairs Bureau.
Nevertheless, to hold such a position, one would have to go to the capital, relinquishing all local positions in the central city.
Chen Chuan knew that with his age, even if he achieved great accomplishments, it would be difficult to climb higher in a short time. At most, he would receive some honorary and material rewards. This promotion to the Committee Member might have had some influence from within the Purification School.
As for himself, he was not yet prepared to go to the capital, and the current situation was actually better for him.
At this moment, Specialist Cheng smiled and said, "Director Chen, this time you pushed for the Horizon Project, killed the Eastern Expedition General Suoku of the Old Imperial House, and retrieved the flag of the First Expeditionary Force. The Chief of General Political Affairs was very pleased to hear this and personally wrote a calligraphy piece for you."
He took out a rolled-up piece of silk paper and slowly unfurled it, revealing the words "Ever Victorious" written in thick, powerful strokes. The calligraphy exuded a mighty and awe-inspiring aura.
Chen Chuan nodded in agreement, recognizing that the writer was not a martial artist, but the spirit and energy emanating from the calligraphy were palpable.
Specialist Cheng solemnly handed over the calligraphy with both hands, and Chen Chuan received it with both hands as well. After taking a closer look, he slowly rolled it up and placed it in the storage box.
Specialist Cheng then gestured, and a nearby attendant pushed a cart with a briefcase and a half-human-sized box on it.
"This is the reward from the Bureau for Director Chen. You can take the items from your department and look at them yourself."
Chen Chuan didn't move, but merely glanced at the two objects, which floated up from their places and positioned themselves on either side of him.
Specialist Cheng smiled and said, "Committee Member Chen, we have conveyed the appointment from our superiors. As we have official duties to attend to, we will not stay here any longer. We hope you will bravely take on your responsibilities and not let us down."
"Thank you, Specialist Cheng."
The cabin door below opened again, and Chen Chuan declined the offer of assistance from the bearded man on the airship. He descended from the airship and just before reaching the ground, his body floated slightly, landing as light as a feather. The two boxes also followed, hovering slightly above the ground behind him.
The airship above closed its cabin door and ascended, soon disappearing into the air along with the sound of the propeller blades.
Qi Weizhao also saw the news of Chen Chuan's job change, but only someone of his level and the members of the decision-making groups could access such information. He congratulated Chen Chuan, who thanked him in return.
Since the airship from the capital had already left, there was no need for everyone to stay. They all descended from the top.
With nothing else to do there, Chen Chuan bid farewell to Qi Weizhao and left the administrative tower. He took a special vehicle home, freshened up, changed into a new set of clothes, and carried the two boxes to his spacious practice room.
He first took the briefcase and placed it on the desk, unlocking and opening it. Inside, he found a complete set of uniforms for the National Security Affairs Bureau, including a hat, boots, and gloves.
Beneath that was a set of martial arts casual wear.
He touched the fabric and could tell that this set was specially designed for martial artists, appearing to be of better quality than what he was currently wearing. Next to the casual wear was a ceremonial sword and a sword belt, both exquisitely crafted.
After examining the contents, Chen Chuan closed the briefcase and moved to the large box. He removed the seal, unlocked the latch, and opened the box. Inside, he saw a humanoid object standing about two meters tall.
It was a full set of armor in a retro style, complete with protective plates for various body parts. The face mask only exposed the eyes, and above it was a hat with hanging beads.
His heart stirred, and he went to the back of the box, removing the back panel to reveal an opening at the back of the armor. He realized that this was not just armor but an exo-implant protective suit.
He was quite interested in it, so he reached into the opening at the back. As he did so, the armor seemed to sense something and wrapped around him like a living being.
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