Chapter 119: Harvest
Chapter 119: Harvest
Gu Mingde approached Chen Chuan, his gaze inquisitive. Behind him, a group of commission company employees stood, their expressions a mix of tension and anticipation.
Chen Chuan looked at him and then at the crowd behind him. He spoke, "Ladies and gentlemen, the root cause has been eliminated, and this place is now safe."
At these words, everyone's faces lit up with joy.
They had endured much for this commission. It was bearable to simply wait outside for a few days, but the Flying Head was truly a test of one's nerves. Its ability to drive people insane at any moment made constant vigilance necessary.
After several consecutive days of high tension, they could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Amidst the relaxation, there was also excitement. With the root cause of the Flying Head Sect eliminated, it seemed that the Flying Heads in other areas had also been cleared out. The remaining followers were no longer a significant threat, and the Flying Head Sect was sure to be uprooted. Such a significant achievement would undoubtedly earn them high praise, and everyone involved would receive substantial benefits.
Gu Mingde gave a signal, and the people waiting behind rushed into the ancient temple. Seeing that they were indeed unharmed, they confirmed the truth of Chen Chuan's words. Gu Mingde walked forward and patted Chen Chuan's arm, unable to contain his excitement, "Chen Expert, you've worked hard!"
Chen Chuan smiled, "You all have too."
Gu Mingde said, "Last night, when Chen Expert didn't come out, we were very worried. We wanted to go in but were afraid of disrupting your arrangements, so we could only wait outside."
Chen Chuan replied, "Then I should thank you all. Your waiting outside is a sign of trust in my abilities."
Gu Mingde patted him again, smiling, "For an expert like Chen Expert, we have all the patience in the world." His assistant, Pan Zhong, chimed in, "From now on, we'll only trust Chen Expert with commissions."
The other company employees nodded in agreement. Over the past few days, they had witnessed Chen Chuan's capabilities firsthand. As an expert in dealing with urban legends, he had taken the lead, while their own contributions, though not insignificant, were primarily supportive. Despite this, Chen Chuan treated them with respect, making him a desirable partner to work with, especially since they didn't have to worry about being taken advantage of.
Chen Chuan entered the tent, drank some water, and consumed a few nutrient bars. After a short rest, he stepped outside again.
With the situation under control, there was no need for him to stay involved. After three days away, it was time to return. After bidding farewell to Gu Mingde and the others and collecting a stack of name cards, he descended the mountain and reached the campsite, where he unexpectedly encountered Ren Su and the driver, Xiao Wei.
"Why is Mr. Ren here?" Chen Chuan asked.
Ren Su hurriedly approached, explaining, "I waited at the company for a day without any response, so I decided to drive here. Upon arrival, I learned that you were still handling the commission and chose to wait." He continued excitedly, "Just now, we heard from those who descended the mountain that the matter has been resolved by you, Mr. Chen?"
Chen Chuan nodded, "Not just me, but also the experts above. Now, only some final touches remain, and we can return without worry."
"Excellent!"
Ren Su was thrilled. He felt that his best decision was bringing Chen Chuan to the company, even though it was only a temporary agreement.
However, it was understandable that someone with such talent wouldn't be easily bound to one place. They could only treat him with sincerity and offer better conditions.
After Chen Chuan got into the car, Xiao Wei brought a blanket, "Mr. Chen, you've worked hard these past few days. Why not rest for a bit? I'll try to drive as smoothly as possible."
Chen Chuan accepted his kindness without refusal.
"Thank you, Wei Master."
Xiao Wei quickly responded, "Mr. Chen, just call me Xiao Wei." He helped Chen Chuan close the car door, went to the driver's seat, fastened his seatbelt, started the car, and headed back towards Yangzhi City.
On the way back, Xiao Wei drove exceptionally smoothly. Though he was just a driver and didn't say much, his admiration for Chen Chuan was evident. Over the past few days, waiting below, he had overheard many stories about Chen Chuan.
Indeed, Chen Chuan was the driving force behind the eradication of the urban legend. Even the drivers and support staff nearby treated him with great respect upon learning he was Chen Chuan's driver.
Chen Chuan leaned back in the rear seat, his body relaxing. Despite the successful resolution of the urban legend, it had been a perilous endeavor. Even his Second Self had nearly failed to maintain control.
During the final confrontation, if he hadn't promptly eliminated the interference from the Flying Heads, the root cause, the Headless Demon, might have returned to the flesh pile. In that case, the efforts of the previous two days could have been in vain.
While the challenges were significant, so were the rewards.
This stage, known as "Building Sinew Bridges and Bone Beams," involves the growth of transmuted tissues that naturally affect the attached and enveloped bones and muscles, simultaneously infiltrating and transforming them.
For ordinary fighters, due to variations in force techniques, they often choose to reinforce the transformation of specific tissues first, allowing the body to gradually adapt. If done too quickly, the transformed tissues might grow disorderly, disrupting the body's normal functions.
In reality, many of the drugs used by the students not only stimulate the growth of transmuted tissues but also help maintain bodily functions. When necessary, they may even need to suppress the rapid growth of transmuted tissues to prevent bodily collapse.
Chen Chuan had been concerned about the rapid growth of his transmutation organs, but now things were different. His path was unique, and the Zhouyuan Power Technique required a holistic approach. The transmutation organs were spreading throughout his body, growing more evenly. This step had already been corrected and completed under He Xiaoxing's guidance, and all the gaps had been filled.
Even if the growth rate of the transmutation organs accelerated further, it wouldn't be a problem.
It was as if numerous rivers had been diverted in advance, and when the flood came, it wouldn't cause blockages or spread uncontrollably. Instead, it would be guided to where it was most needed and further channeled to the most intricate places.
Only with this solid foundation could a significant boost be feasible. If the growth were one-sided, and the transmutation organs suddenly grew in one area, it would only lead to severe consequences.
For others, even with such a powerful stimulus, it would only make the transmutation organs more deformed, and they might even face life-threatening consequences.
This time, he wasn't sure about the progress, but it seemed to far exceed his expectations. At least, the transmutation organs in his muscles and bones should be mostly complete.
At this stage, the limit seemed to be within reach, but as he progressed, he gained insights that were previously inaccessible. These insights sparked new ideas, but he wasn't sure if they were right or wrong.
After some contemplation, he felt it necessary to discuss it with He Xiaoxing again. He decided to return and ask Teacher Cheng Zitong to send a letter to the latter, hoping for answers to his questions.
About an hour later, the car arrived back at the school. Chen Chuan parted ways with Ren Su and Xiao Wei at the school gate and entered the campus, heading straight to the dormitory building.
Upon reaching the dormitory hall, he went to the public telephone as usual and called Cheng Zitong. The latter said, "I received a telegram from the commission company regarding your matter. It's good that it's been handled."
Chen Chuan replied, "But the jade belt Teacher gave me can't be brought back."
Cheng Zitong didn't seem to mind. "Things are meant to be used. It's better to have it out there being used than gathering dust with me. By the way, I wanted to tell you that I've gone through the materials you brought."
His voice became slightly more solemn. "Some of the analyses in there are quite good. The materials I had access to before were only from the local area, but these include information from other branches. Comparing them, I can see many things I overlooked before, and they are indeed valuable." He sighed slightly, "Professional matters do require professionals to handle them. It's not convenient to discuss this over the phone. Let's find time to talk about it in detail."
Chen Chuan agreed.
Cheng Zitong continued, "By the way, the Foreign Affairs Bureau has an activity scheduled for the day after tomorrow—the one I mentioned to you before. It's best if you attend. Today, you should take some time to rest."
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and said, "Teacher, regarding training, I have some questions I'd like to ask Teacher He."
"Sure, write down your questions. If it's not urgent, give them to me tomorrow, and I'll pass them on to Old He."
After the conversation, Chen Chuan hung up the phone. At that moment, the dormitory staff member approached him with a form. "Fill this out. We couldn't notify you these past few days since you weren't here. As an outstanding student receiving the scholarship, you need to participate in the Foreign Affairs Bureau activity with the exchange students."
Chen Chuan was already aware of this and filled out the form. As he handed it back, he asked, "Teacher, I've made up my mind. I'd like to have a telephone installed in my dormitory."
The dormitory staff member smiled and said, "Sure, give me a moment." He turned back and fetched an application form. "Write down your application reason, and be sure to include the names of the guiding teacher and the applicant."
Chen Chuan took the form, filled it out, and returned it. The dormitory staff member checked it and, seeing no errors, said, "If it's urgent, someone will come to install it within a day or two. Even if you're not present, you can entrust others, but you need to write a note in advance to avoid future misunderstandings."
Chen Chuan nodded. "Okay, thank you, Teacher."
At that moment, in a room on the ninth floor, the exchange students from Maka were gathered together.
Nali spoke up, "Shani, we might be going to the Foreign Affairs Bureau tomorrow or the day after. Has Meili received the notification?"
"Yes, she said that her teacher has also informed her."
Nali looked at the others and asked, "A few days ago, I asked you to test the Wuyi Academy students around us. Did you all do it?"
Shani replied, "Don't worry. I've been keeping an eye on this. These past few days, we've sparred with students from the lower floors. Let me tell you, the Wuyi Academy's level is truly high."
Feeling that this wasn't specific enough, he thought for a moment and said, "If it were a one-on-one fight, perhaps only you and I could handle it. However, most of them shouldn't be able to beat the two of us... At most, three of their students together would be around this level."
Nali's expression turned serious. This level was already very high, even higher than he had anticipated. He thought for a moment and asked, "Have you tested everyone?"
Shani shook his head. "No, there are some we missed. Either they weren't at school during this period, or their classmates haven't seen them. Do you want us to find another opportunity to test them?"
Nali thought for a moment and said sternly, "No need. We're going to the Foreign Affairs Bureau the day after tomorrow, so let's not stir up trouble. Even if there are some exceptional ones, the gap won't be too big. Let it be."
(End of Chapter)
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