Chapter 106: The Flying Head Sect
Chapter 106: The Flying Head Sect
When Chen Chuan mentioned the significant commission, Ren Shu's interest was piqued, and he asked several follow-up questions.
Ren Shu immediately became more alert and provided him with a detailed explanation.
Recently, in the northwest of Yangzhi City, numerous villages and towns have witnessed the emergence of the Flying Head Sect. It is said that the villagers worship a flying head that appears and disappears.
Initially, it was believed that only a few villages were conducting these worship rituals, but the reason behind this phenomenon remains unknown. Lately, the number of believers in this sect has been increasing, and there are even signs of its influence spreading to the surrounding counties and cities.
The Government Hall had previously instructed the Patrol Bureau to clear out the Flying Head Sect's strongholds within the city. However, during this process, sporadic clashes occurred, and some firearms and ammunition were discovered. Therefore, the Government Hall suspects that there might be a resistance organization backing this sect.
Consequently, Yangzhi City has recently decided to launch a targeted strike against several crucial strongholds of this sect. Since many of these strongholds are located in mountainous areas and villages where transportation is challenging, it is impractical for the Patrol Bureau to send a large-scale task force. Thus, the task of dealing with this issue has been entrusted to various commission companies.
However, due to the involvement of the urban legend of the flying head, experts in this field are urgently needed.
"So that's how it is," Chen Chuan thought to himself, "Now it all makes sense."
With so many people suddenly showing up in the past couple of days, he couldn't help but feel that even though he had demonstrated his ability to resolve urban legends, the reaction seemed excessive. Previously, urban legends were not taken seriously, so there was no need for such an intense response. However, it appears that all the commission companies might have received prior information.
They were preparing for this commission.
The reason Min Lan didn't mention this earlier was either because she hadn't found a suitable opportunity to discuss it or because she herself wasn't aware of it.
Chen Chuan asked, "How many people know about this?"
Ren Shu replied, "It's definitely not a secret among the upper echelons of the commission companies. As soon as the Government Hall showed their intention, they knew about it. And we had to go through a lot to get this information."
In fact, they could still keep it under wraps for now because the major companies have an unspoken agreement not to leak any information easily. They want to gain a head start, but as time goes on, everyone will be prepared, and the news will spread like wildfire.
Chen Chuan inquired further about the details and found that Ren Shu could provide a thorough account of the upper-level matters. In contrast, he seemed vague and uncertain about some lower-level affairs, likely due to the different social circles they usually interacted with.
Seeing Chen Chuan deep in thought, Ren Shu clenched his teeth and presented another crucial condition.
"If Mr. Chen is willing to join, we can offer you the position of a shareholder in our company. In the future, regarding any commissions related to urban legends, you will have full autonomy in deciding whether to accept them and how to handle them. We will not interfere."
Chen Chuan was somewhat surprised by this offer. Being a shareholder meant having the treatment of a company founder, which included the right to participate in significant decision-making processes. Theoretically, he would have access to the same information as the other shareholders, and he would also be entitled to a share of the company's profits.
Furthermore, if Ren Shu and his team refrained from interfering with specific commissions, it would essentially mean handing over that entire business segment to Chen Chuan. Considering that this new company had yet to officially commence operations, accepting this offer would place him in charge of the entire execution aspect from the very beginning. Such a condition was akin to being set up for success.
Chen Chuan couldn't help but ask, "Your conditions are indeed generous, but is it necessary to go this far?"
Ren Shu sincerely replied, "We want our company to grow and thrive. We are willing to try anything that benefits the company.
We all have our life aspirations, and to be honest, we don't lack money. We are not chasing wealth but seeking to prove to some people that we can also create value and miracles. We want to show them that we are capable of achieving the extraordinary."
Chen Chuan could sense the sincerity in his words, and his speech also hinted at the group's financial stability. They could afford to take risks, and even if things didn't work out, they could always start anew and establish another company.
"Your sincerity is indeed impressive. I need some time to consider this offer. I will give you a definite answer by the first of the month. During this period, I will not commit to any other company."
Ren Shu was overjoyed, and his excitement even caused him to lift his buttocks slightly. He patted his head, quickly took out his business card, and handed it over, "If you find our company suitable, you can use this to contact us."
Chen Chuan accepted the card and said, "Then let's conclude our conversation for today."
"Alright."
Ren Shu stood up. The tension he felt while speaking earlier had dissipated, but as he stood and looked at Chen Chuan, who was taller than him, he suddenly felt an intangible sense of oppression. He couldn't help but shrink back a little.
Chen Chuan noticed his discomfort and proactively extended his hand, smiling as he said, "Mr. Ren, regardless of anything else, I want to thank you for coming to me today and informing me of this news."
Ren Shu hesitantly reached out and shook Chen Chuan's hand, nodding his head slightly.
After leaving the room, they bid each other farewell and parted ways. Ren Shu descended the stairs alone and exited the dormitory building.
Xiao Jiang and the others, who had accompanied him, anxiously awaited his return. As soon as they saw him, they rushed over and asked in unison:
"Well? What happened, Ren Da Ge?"
"Ren Da Ge, did it work out?"
"Ren Da Ge, what does that Chen Tongxue look like?"
Ren Shu answered, "I don't know either, but I've said everything I should. Let's wait and see." He glanced at the dormitory building, "We'll just have to wait."
After Chen Chuan left, he greeted Ling Xueyuan and exchanged a few words before returning to his own dormitory.
At that moment, he reflected on the news brought by Ren Shu. If it were true, the Government Hall's operation would likely be significant, and many commission companies would want a piece of the action. If so, he could expect even more people to seek him out.
Chen Chuan's purpose in accepting commissions was to acquire more resources for his training, thereby becoming stronger. If it were indeed beneficial to him, he was willing to participate.
This commission is clearly a big deal. Even without considering the Infinite Defense License, it should be of great help in obtaining a Weapon Permit, especially the Armor Permit.
Based on the conditions Ren Su just mentioned, no other company could possibly match that level of commitment.
There is, however, another option: joining the commission as an individual by directly signing up at the Government Hall. Unfortunately, he is only a first-year student and has not yet received the necessary internship certification.
Moreover, this process involves various coordination and confirmation steps, requiring a law firm to sign various agreements and contracts, as well as paying a deposit and providing a guarantor. Dealing with officials from government departments adds to the complexity and trouble, making it a daunting task for the average person. Therefore, most people prefer to go through a commission company.
Regardless, before making any decision, he needs to discuss this with his mentor, Cheng Zitong, to see if Cheng has any plans. If Cheng does, it would save him the trouble of overthinking it.
Cheng Zitong had previously mentioned that he would find time to discuss the Infinite Defense License with him once he was free. So, he decided to wait patiently, without making any calls.
Two days passed, and it was now the 29th, the day the school was on holiday.
Chen Chuan stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, observing the scene outside. The heavy snowfall of the past two days had turned everything into a white expanse, and the surface of Chunqiu Lake was covered with a layer of ice.
However, even without heating, he did not feel particularly cold; in fact, he found the temperature quite comfortable.
It wasn't just him; any student who had developed Altered Tissue didn't feel the cold. Most of them were still dressed in autumn clothing.
Even Class B students, after mastering a Breath Technique, could warm themselves up quickly by simply activating their breathing, so they didn't feel the need to wear more clothes. The only downside was that they felt hungry more quickly, but that was easily resolved by eating a few more nutrition bars, which were free.
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"Knock, knock, knock..."
The sound of knocking came from outside. He walked over, opened the door, and greeted, "Teacher."
Cheng Zitong responded and walked in, still dressed in his short-sleeved office attire. His face was ruddy, and he smiled, "Xiao Chuan, aren't you going to watch the competition? I see many students who have finished their exams are heading there."
Chen Chuan replied, "I thought I'd use the extra time to train."
Cheng Zitong said, "Xiao Chuan, don't overwork yourself. It's important to relax when you can. I know you're waiting for me to discuss the Infinite Defense License. Don't worry, I have some free time today, so let's talk about it in detail."
He sat down and accepted the hot tea Chen Chuan offered. Once Chen Chuan also took a seat, he continued, "To apply for the Infinite Defense License, you first need to meet certain conditions. You must have a high evaluation from a national department and their recommendation. Note that this is not a commission evaluation but an evaluation from a government department.
This is actually quite difficult to achieve. Shen Zheng managed it because he received a positive evaluation from the Handling Bureau, and his actions warranted it. This evaluation allowed him to qualify for the Infinite Defense License exam."
"Handling Bureau?"
Chen Chuan nodded, understanding this. The Handling Bureau was the national department responsible for managing fighters and regulating prohibited activities.
However, some officials within this department had previously served as principals or administrators at various Wu Yi Academy branches. Some even held concurrent positions. Graduating Class A students had the option to join this department, where they would become actual law enforcers.
Cheng Zitong said, "But I don't recommend you seek an evaluation from here. It would be like evaluating yourself, which doesn't carry much weight. Even if you pass, the school and the commission companies will immediately know, which would be like telling certain people that you're planning to take a step forward.
Fortunately, you are different. You should have a high evaluation from the Patrol Bureau, so I suggest you use that recommendation for your application.
With this, plus your Weapon Permit, you can apply.
However, the application process involves a review period. For a Third-Class student, the review is relatively quick, but for a Class B student, it can take about a month. Once you receive approval, you must complete the exam within six months. I recommend you apply this year because the application success rate for non-third-year students is generally low."
Chen Chuan couldn't help but ask, "Teacher, what are the reasons for rejection?"
Cheng Zitong tapped the coffee table with his decorative glasses, "The application for this license requires approval from the Central Academy. Each year, there is a fixed quota for the number of licenses issued. Since students from various martial academies across the country apply, not everyone can get one. The Review Committee typically looks at a student's credentials first. As a first-year student, you are highly likely to be rejected.
However, if you apply again the following year, and you have a previous application on record, you will be given priority. If you fail again, by your third year, they won't hold you back.
Shen Zheng, like you, obtained a Weapon Permit in his first year, but he only qualified for the exam in his third year."
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and asked, "Suppose, just hypothetically, I pass the application this time. Does that mean I only have six months to prepare?"
Cheng Zitong's expression became more serious, "It's not impossible. If you're unsure, you could wait until your second year and apply when you feel more confident."
Chen Chuan thought some more and asked one more question, "Teacher, I want to ask if the Infinite Defense License is related to the quota for going to Central City?"
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(End of Chapter)
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