Chapter 119: The Harvest
Chapter 119: The Harvest
Gu Mingde approached Chen Chuan, his gaze inquisitive, while behind him, a group of commission company employees stood anxingly expectant.
Chen Chuan looked at him and then at the crowd, and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, the root cause has been eliminated. This place is now safe."
At these words, everyone's faces lit up with joy.
This commission had been a tormenting experience for them. Spending a few days outside was manageable, but the flying head was a nerve-wracking challenge, constantly pushing them to the brink of madness. It required constant vigilance, adding to the strain.
After several consecutive days of high tension, they could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Amidst their relief, excitement surged. With the root of the Flying Head Sect eradicated, it seemed that the remaining followers had been neutralized, and the sect would be uprooted. Such a significant achievement would undoubtedly earn them high praise, and each of them could expect substantial benefits.
Gu Mingde gave a command, and those waiting behind rushed into the ancient temple, confirming Chen Chuan's words. He approached Chen Chuan, patted his arm vigorously, and exclaimed, "Chen Expert, you've worked hard!"
Chen Chuan smiled and replied, "You all have too."
Gu Mingde continued, "Last night, when Chen Expert didn't come out, we were worried. We wanted to go in but were afraid of disturbing your setup, so we waited outside."
Chen Chuan said, "Then I should thank you all. Your patience outside was a sign of trust in my abilities."
Gu Mingde patted him again, smiling, "For someone as capable as 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 expertise firsthand. As the expert in dealing with urban legends, he had been at the forefront, while they played more of a supporting role. Despite this, Chen Chuan never treated them with disregard, making him a highly sought-after partner. Especially in critical moments, they knew they wouldn't be taken advantage of.
Chen Chuan entered the tent, drank some water, consumed a few nutrition bars, and rested briefly before stepping out again.
With the situation under control, he didn't need to oversee everything. After spending several days on the mountain, it was time to return. He bid farewell to Gu Mingde and the others, collected a stack of name cards, and made his way down the mountain to the campsite. There, he unexpectedly encountered Ren Shu and the driver, Xiao Wei, waiting together.
"Why is Mr. Ren here?" Chen Chuan asked.
Ren Shu hurried over and explained, "I waited at the company for a day, but you didn't returned. Worried, I decided to drive here. Upon arrival, I learned that you were still handling the commission, so I chose to wait." His excitement grew as he added, "Just now, we heard from those who came down the mountain that you've resolved the issue?"
Chen Chuan nodded and said, "It wasn't just me; it was a collective effort with those above. Now, only some loose ends remain, and we can leave the rest to them. We can head back."
"Excellent!" Ren Shu exclaimed, thrilled. He felt that his best decision was bringing Chen Chuan to the company, even though they had only signed a temporary agreement.
It made sense; someone with such talent couldn't be easily bound to one place. They could only offer sincerity and better terms to retain his services.
After Chen Chuan got into the car, Xiao Wei brought a blanket, saying, "Chen Expert, you've been working hard these past few days. Why not rest for a while? I'll drive as smoothly as possible."
Chen Chuan accepted his offer with gratitude.
"Thank you, Master Wei," he said.
Xiao Wei quickly responded, "Please call me Xiao Wei." He helped Chen Chuan close the car door, walked around to the driver's seat, fastened his seatbelt, started the car, and headed back towards Yangzhi City.
On the way back, Xiao Wei's driving was exceptionally smooth. Although he was just a driver, unable to engage in deep conversations, his admiration for Chen Chuan was evident. Over the past few days, he had overheard news from above, much of it about Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan was indeed the driving force behind eradicating the urban legend. Even the drivers and logistics personnel treated him with great respect upon learning he was Chen Chuan's driver.
Chen Chuan leaned back in the rear seat, finally relaxing. Although the urban legend had been successfully resolved, it had been a perilous endeavor. Even his second self had nearly collapsed.
During the final confrontation, if he hadn't promptly eliminated the interference from the flying heads, the root flying head might have returned to the pile of flesh and blood. In that case, their efforts over the previous two days could have been in vain.
While the challenges were significant, so were the rewards.
This phase of the process was known as "Building Muscle Bridges and Bone Scaffolds." Once the mutated fascia began to grow, it naturally influenced the attached and enveloped skeletal muscles, simultaneously penetrating and transforming them.
For most martial artists, due to the varying emphasis of their techniques, they would typically choose to strengthen the mutation in one part of the body first, allowing the rest to gradually adapt. Slowing down the process might delay progress, but rushing it could lead to disorderly growth, jeopardizing bodily functions.
In reality, many of the medications the students used not only stimulated the growth of mutated tissue but also maintained bodily functions. In extreme cases, they might even need to suppress the rapid growth of mutated tissue to prevent bodily collapse.
In this stage, it's crucial to guide and adjust each step with reason and care.
Initially, Cheng Zitong was concerned about the rapid growth of his altered tissue, but now things are different. His path is unique, and Zhou Yuan's technique requires a holistic approach. The altered tissue grows evenly throughout the body, and any previous issues have been corrected under He Xiaoxing's guidance.
Even if the altered tissue's growth rate increases further, it won't be a problem.
It's like having multiple rivers ready to divert the flood, ensuring it doesn't stagnate or spread uncontrollably. Instead, it will be guided to where it's most needed and will eventually reach even the smallest places.
Only with a solid foundation can a significant improvement be achieved. If the altered tissue grows in a single area, it will only lead to severe consequences.
For others, even with such a powerful stimulus, it would only cause further deformation of the altered tissue. They might even face life-threatening risks.
This time, Chen Chuan isn't sure about the progress, but it seems to have far exceeded his expectations. At least, the altered tissue in his muscles and bones should be mostly complete.
At this stage, it feels like the limit is within reach. However, as he progresses, he experiences feelings he couldn't grasp before, leading to new thoughts, but he's unsure if they are right or wrong.
After some contemplation, he decides to discuss it with He Xiaoxing again. He resolves to return and ask his teacher, Cheng Zitong, to send a letter to see if he can answer his questions.
About an hour later, the car returned to the school. Chen Chuan bid farewell to Ren Shu and Xiao Wei at the school gate and then entered the campus, heading straight to the dormitory.
Upon reaching the dormitory lobby, he went to the public telephone as usual and called Cheng Zitong. The latter said, "I received your telegram from the commission company. It's good that everything is settled."
Chen Chuan replied, "But the jade belt Teacher gave me couldn't be brought back."
Cheng Zitong didn't mind. "Things are meant to be used. It's better to have it out there than let it gather dust with me. I just wanted to let you know that I've looked through the materials you brought."
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His voice became slightly more serious, "There's some good analysis in there. I've seen the local materials, and there are also materials from other branches. When compared, you can indeed see many things that were overlooked before, which are quite valuable." He sighed slightly, "Professional matters do require professionals to handle them. It's not convenient to discuss over the phone. Let's find time to talk about it in detail."
Chen Chuan agreed.
Cheng Zitong added, "By the way, the Foreign Affairs Bureau has an event scheduled for the day after tomorrow. It's the matter I mentioned to you before. You should attend it. Just rest well today."
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and said, "Teacher, I have some questions about training and would like to seek advice from Teacher He."
"Sure. Write it down if it's not urgent, and give it to me tomorrow. I'll pass it to Old He."
After hanging up the call with Cheng Zitong, the dormitory teacher walked over and handed him a form. "Fill this out. We couldn't inform you these past few days since you weren't here. As a scholarship recipient, you need to participate in an event at the Foreign Affairs Bureau with the exchange students the day after tomorrow."
Chen Chuan was already aware of this and took the form to fill out. As he returned it, he asked, "Teacher, I've decided. I want to apply for a telephone in my dormitory room."
The dormitory teacher smiled and said, "Sure, just give me a moment." He turned back and brought an application form. "Write down your reason for the application, and also fill in the names of your instructor and the applicant."
Chen Chuan took the form and completed it on the spot. The dormitory teacher checked it and, seeing no errors, said, "If it's urgent, someone will come to install it within a day or two. If you're not around, you can entrust it to others, but you need to write a note in advance to avoid any future misunderstandings."
Chen Chuan nodded, "Alright, thank you, teacher."
Meanwhile, on the ninth floor of the dormitory, the exchange students from Makara were gathered.
Nali said, "Shani, we might be going to the Foreign Affairs Bureau tomorrow or the day after. Has Melly received the notification?"
"Yes, she has. A teacher on their side informed her as well."
Nali looked at the others and said, "The other day, I asked you to test the students around us. Did you do that?"
Shani replied, "Don't worry, I've been keeping an eye on that. These past few days, we've sparred with students from the lower floors, and I can say that the level of students at Wu Yi Academy is indeed very high."
Feeling that this wasn't specific enough, he thought for a moment and said, "Let me put it this way. If it were just us, Shani and me, we could handle it. But among them, most would probably lose to us... At most, three students working together might be at this level."
Nali's expression turned serious. This level was already very high, even higher than he had expected. He thought for a moment and asked, "Have you tested everyone?"
Shani shook his head, "No, there are still some we haven't tested. 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 complicate things. Even if there are exceptional individuals, the gap won't be too wide. Let's leave it at that."
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(End of Chapter)
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