Chapter 125: Discussion
Chapter 125: Discussion
Chen Chuan walked towards the crowd alone, with an empty street stretching behind him into the distance. On the ground, only the defeated Dumu lay there, and the students couldn't help but feel a little dazed for a moment.
Chen Chuan took a look; all the Makah students, including those who had participated in the attack, were now restrained by the students of Wu Yi Academy.
As senior scholars of Wu Yi, the students were already prepared to be enforcers, so there was no issue with their actions.
At this moment, all the students were looking at him, their eyes filled with surprise and curiosity, but more so with admiration.
Even though Dumu was a Makah, he was still a teacher, and Chen Chuan had managed to defeat him in a one-on-one fight. The students knew they were far from his level.
As he reached the front of the crowd, a student with a look of admiration on his face handed him his coat. Chen Chuan thanked him and took it.
During the previous fight, his shirt had been torn in several places, so he put on his coat and re-buttoned it.
At this moment, he also glanced at his second self, where large areas of dematerialization had appeared, indicating that he had suffered significant injuries in this fight.
However, during the previous battle, he hadn't relied solely on his second self to divert the damage without any regard.
Throughout the fight, he had used blocking, dodging, and other methods to minimize his injuries. Only when he couldn't defend or dodge would he let his second self take the hit.
He was well aware that his second self had its limits and needed to be used cautiously. If his second self were to be broken, not only would he be unable to protect himself, but his combat abilities would also decline.
Even when he had the upper hand, he remained cautious when using his second self.
As he fastened the last button, Guan Xinyin approached, holding the hat that had fallen off during his pursuit. She handed it to him, saying, "Chen, here you go."
Chen Chuan took the hat and adjusted the brim, saying, "Thank you, Guan."
Guan Xinyin looked at Chen Chuan and said with admiration, "It seems there's no need for us to fight now. Although I've cultivated my internal force, I'm still far from your level."
She actually wanted to ask if Chen Chuan had also practiced horizontal training, but she knew not to inquire about personal techniques.
Chen Chuan said, "Guan, since we have an agreement, I can wait. Let me know when you think the timing is right."
"Okay!"
Guan Xinyin was also straightforward. Not being able to defeat him now didn't mean she couldn't do so in the future. Even if she never managed to beat him, he could still be a good target to chase after.
Chen Chuan turned to look back, and he saw Luo Kaiyuan walking up to Dumu. He silently observed for a while before leaving.
Just then, an armed vehicle approached from the other end of the street. The Patrol Bureau's vehicle had arrived; from the start of the shooting to its end, only about ten minutes had passed, which wasn't too slow a response.
The security team on the square hadn't made an appearance. Their primary task was to protect the officials of the Government Hall, while capturing fugitives was the responsibility of the Patrol Bureau, not theirs. Even if there was chaos outside, they wouldn't get involved.
Han Teacher approached, feeling helpless. As an instructor of the Enforcement Division, he was only nominally assigned to the Handling Bureau. He had to participate in protecting the officials of the Government Hall until they were all safe, and only then could he check on the situation outside.
He glanced at the defeated Dumu, noticing his mutated appearance, and his gaze turned slightly solemn. Finally, his eyes rested on Chen Chuan, and he seemed to want to say something, but what came out was, "You're quite brave. You actually won against him."
"I'm fine, Teacher," Chen Chuan replied.
Han Teacher sighed, impressed. In the past, he had only seen one student with such strength, and now he had encountered another.
He looked at the students around him and spoke sternly, "I can't blame you for getting involved, but they had guns. If you had lost your lives, it wouldn't have been worth it. Since no one was injured this time, I won't say more. Think it over before making decisions in the future."
The students responded in scattered voices.
Han Teacher said, "The Patrol Bureau will handle this matter, and the school will take responsibility for the aftermath. Everyone, follow me back to school."
On the way back to school, Luo Kaiyuan walked beside Chen Chuan. He suddenly spoke up, "I don't understand why they did that. That leaf was already given to the government. Even if they wanted it back, did they have to do it this way?"
Chen Chuan knew he was referring to the oak leaf. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Maybe that thing has a special purpose, and they were afraid we wouldn't return it, so they had to do this?"
He was also thinking about Dumu's last words—the intensification of world resonance... What did that mean? As far as he knew, the Makah customs were nature-oriented, and they often spoke about mysterious things. But this time, he felt it wasn't that simple.
When they arrived at the school, it was almost lunchtime, so the two decided to go to the cafeteria first. Luo Kaiyuan called Feng Xiaoqi, and when he came out, he asked, "I heard you were attacked today? Did the Makah students and teacher also take the sacred artifact used in the ceremony?"
Luo Kaiyuan said, "How did you find out so quickly?"
"Someone called the school. I heard a government official was shot? Did you see it?"
Chen Chuan nodded, "This might involve a resistance organization, but it's not just the government official who was shot. Many civilians were also injured. The details are still unclear, so let's wait for further updates."
"Oh, oh." Feng Xiaoqi noticed that the two didn't want to talk more about it, so he tactfully stopped asking.
After lunch, Chen Chuan returned to the dormitory and called Cheng Zitong. After connecting, he briefly explained what had happened that day.
Cheng Zitong said, "I understand the situation now. I'm glad you're okay. I'll come by later tonight to discuss the matter of the Infinite Defense License."
Chen Chuan's expression turned serious as he replied, "Alright, Teacher."
After hanging up the call, he glanced at his watch and then merged with his second self, proceeding to his daily training session.
When the overlap time ended, he checked the time and found that he had managed to defeat Duoma about twenty minutes faster, bringing the total overlap time to around two hours.
Two hours seemed like a long time, but in this battle, each heavy blow reduced the overlap time, leaving him with little remaining.
Considering the need to occasionally confront the Demon Tales, which were unpredictable, he knew he had to work harder to increase the overlap time and enhance his self-preservation abilities.
At 7 p.m., Cheng Zitong arrived as promised. As he entered, he said, "You are truly remarkable, defeating even Duoma. Although the Makah people are generally not up to par, there is a limit to what they can do. It seems your progress has exceeded my expectations."
Chen Chuan offered him a seat and poured him a glass of water. "Teacher, I'm curious as to why they would do such a thing."
Cheng Zitong replied, "It's hard to say. Small countries have their own challenges, but this doesn't concern us much. There are higher-ups who will handle it; we just need to focus on our own tasks."
After Chen Chuan sat down, Cheng Zitong continued, "I've reviewed the materials your cousin provided, and he is indeed capable. His analysis makes sense. From an external perspective, it's true that obtaining the Defense License in your first year is the most likely scenario to gain approval from the higher-ups."
"However, the key issue lies elsewhere. Once you obtain the Defense License, you may face similar obstacles as Shen Zheng did in the past. If you were in your third year, you would have the necessary martial prowess to protect yourself."
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment and said, "I had the same thought, but then I reconsidered. Teacher, was Shen Senior truly lacking in martial prowess? The injuries on Shen Senior's body were self-inflicted, not inflicted by others. I suspect that it was because of the Defense License that he didn't face direct attacks but was manipulated by others instead. This shows that causing trouble for someone doesn't necessarily require brute force.
I believe that Shen Senior's situation may have made some people more cautious towards capable students."
"Consider it from another perspective. It might be easier to deal with a student without a Defense License than one who possesses it. From this angle, obtaining the license early could be more advantageous."
Cheng Zitong nodded in agreement.
Chen Chuan added, "Teacher, when I defeated Duoma today, I heard him mention something about the 'World Resonance' intensifying. It seems that's why they desperately wanted the Oak Leaf. I wonder what it means; do you know, Teacher?"
"World Resonance?" Cheng Zitong pondered for a moment and shook his head. "I've never heard of it."
Chen Chuan explained, "The Makah people are desperate to retrieve what they gifted to the Great Prosperity Republic, regardless of its purpose. Judging from the information they revealed, I suspect that something significant might happen on a global scale, something crucial that could impact the world and possibly involve us fighters.
If we can't find answers in Yangzhi, we may need to seek them in Central City. The sooner we act, the better our chances of catching up with any favorable developments."
Cheng Zitong contemplated carefully and said, "This matter requires careful consideration. Your cousin's materials also mentioned a student from a branch academy who received a recommendation to enter Central City. Perhaps we can replicate that, but further details are still being gathered."
"Yes," Chen Chuan confirmed.
Cheng Zitong continued, "This is also crucial and worth considering. Once we have the information, I'll review it with you." He paused and looked at Chen Chuan, "Xiao Chuan, if you make a decision, as your teacher, I will support you wholeheartedly.
If there's an opportunity to go to Central City, you should seize it. Otherwise, being confined to a limited circle and never experiencing the outside world would be meaningless. I lacked the courage and perseverance to do so, but perhaps you can. I hope you can achieve it, but remember to prepare thoroughly before making any choices."
Chen Chuan listened attentively and said, "Yes, Teacher. I will heed your advice."
Cheng Zitong nodded and tapped the table with his finger. "By the way, your cousin mentioned the department evaluation in his list. He's right; whether you take the exam early or not, the department evaluation is crucial. Relying solely on the Handling Bureau is insufficient, even with your connection to the Patrol Bureau's support, it might not be secure enough.
Director Lei's case does have a chance of being resolved, but the current leads are insufficient for me to make a judgment. Although I don't know Director Lei personally, there's someone who has a good relationship with him. You should visit her first and gather more information."
He took out a business card from his briefcase and handed it to Chen Chuan, "This is my niece, who is also considered family. You can ask her directly."
After Cheng Zitong finished his instructions, he didn't linger and left. But as he reached the door, he suddenly remembered something, "Could the World Resonance be related to what the old man mentioned...?"
He shook his head, holding his briefcase under his arm, and thought to himself, "But the student is right; if it's a global impact, we can't afford to wait. We should try to stay ahead."
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