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Chapter 136: Bone Beads
Chapter 136: Bone Beads
Liu Zhan's words were merely a habitual response, but when Chen Chuan spoke, he maintained a natural demeanor, his face still beaming with a smile. "Chen, if you say it's solvable, we will certainly not refuse."
Chen Chuan said, "I ask that you keep this recommendation confidential and not inform anyone for the time being."
"Well..."
Chen Chuan added, "A year's reservation should be sufficient."
Liu Zhan chuckled and glanced at Lei Jingli, who was silent beside him. "Chen, your request is in accordance with the regulations. Rest assured, as long as I hold this position, I can guarantee this matter."
Lei Jingli spoke up, "The Secret Sect Review Bureau will do the same."
Liu Zhan quickly agreed, "Yes, that's our promise."
Chen Chuan expressed his gratitude, "Thank you both."
With the matter resolved, Chen Chuan and Lei Jingli exited the Foreign Affairs Bureau and returned to Lei's vehicle.
As the armored vehicle started moving, Lei Jingli leaned back into the soft rear seat and said, "Your senior sister and I have set a date for our engagement at the end of the year. You must come."
Chen Chuan smiled, "Congratulations to you both. I will definitely be there."
Lei Jingli said, "Once Xiao Ying is better, I want to thank you in person."
Chen Chuan asked, "Lei, how is the child doing?"
"Still recovering. He hasn't spoken a word in two years, so his language skills have regressed a bit, and he's become shy. Doctor Li says that with the parents' patience, he should be able to recover in about half a year."
"That's a relief," Chen Chuan said.
Lei Jingli sighed, "Yes, indeed a blessing."
He turned to Chen Chuan, "Enough about me, let's talk about you. You mentioned concealing things for a year. Do you have the confidence to obtain the qualification to enter the Central City this year?"
Chen Chuan replied, "I do have that intention."
Lei Jingli didn't ask him specifically how he planned to achieve this. Instead, he said, "For someone like you, I hope you can make it to the Central City. Undoubtedly, the technological level there is the highest in the entire country, and I'm not just talking about biotechnology. If you can establish yourself there, then you'll be qualified to say that you understand the true nature of this world. Otherwise, you'll be limited to a small realm."
He continued, "But there are many obstacles on the path ahead. If you want to move forward, they will try to block and suppress you. If you choose to retreat, you may preserve yourself, but your life will be mediocre. Only by moving forward can you have a brilliant life. Some people are born with nothing, and they don't have the right to dream big. There's nothing more to say about that. Since you have this talent, you should take a chance."
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and asked, "Lei, I want to ask you something. I hope it's not too presumptuous."
Lei Jingli smiled, "Feel free to ask. If I can't answer, I won't."
Chen Chuan said, "I'd like to know, what is the secret sect ritual about?"
Lei Jingli paused for a moment, "This involves some confidential information. I'll give you a simple explanation. All rituals, regardless of their type, utilize the anomalous substance I mentioned earlier. However, there's another common name for it internationally, known as 'Anomalous Entanglement'. Through certain special methods and rituals, this substance can be guided to move according to predetermined rules."
Chen Chuan asked, "Is it the same for ghost stories?"
Lei Jingli shook his head, "Ghost stories are not that simple. They are complex and diverse, and cannot be generalized. Some can be utilized, while others cannot. Moreover, this is not under the jurisdiction of our Secret Sect Review Bureau.
Let me put it this way, we manage and review all the methods that the secret sects throughout history have summarized and applied. Most ghost stories cannot be summarized or induced to follow a pattern, and their origins remain a subject of debate.
Perhaps those above have a clearer understanding, but my position is not high enough for me to know. If you're interested, you can search for answers yourself. The Central City should have all the answers you seek."
Hearing this, Chen Chuan's desire to go to the Central City intensified. His goal was to become stronger and break free from constraints, but he was also deeply intrigued by these anomalous and mysterious matters.
Lei Jingli drove him back to school, dropping him off at the Wu Yi Academy gate. After parting ways, Chen Chuan entered the campus, but instead of returning to his dormitory, he headed straight for Cheng Zitong's office.
When Cheng Zitong saw Chen Chuan, he closed the office door and asked, "Back already? How did it go?"
Chen Chuan sat down and said, "Teacher, I got evaluations from both the Secret Sect Review Bureau and the Foreign Affairs Bureau." He added solemnly, "They should be able to help me conceal things for a year, so I plan to take the Infinite Defense Certificate exam."
Cheng Zitong observed him for a moment, then opened a drawer on his desk and took out a letter, "This is the reply from Old He. Take it and read it first. If you've made up your mind, I'll support you fully. But I suggest you wait a little longer. Let's see what we can learn from your cousin's last file and any similar precedents before deciding on the next step."
Chen Chuan reached out and took the letter, nodding, "Yes, teacher. I've made up my mind, but I won't be hasty." He then updated Cheng Zitong about the ambush on the Copper Embroidery Corps and handed over the biological implant for the latter to handle.
Back in his dormitory, Chen Chuan immediately opened the letter from He Xiaoxing. The previous letter he had sent was regarding the question of the first limit.
Previously, as his transmutation organs grew and his overall body improved, Chen Chuan also felt that he wanted to reach the absolute limit of this stage within the first limit, which was probably impossible to achieve.
Because the body needs to maintain its functions, the improvement in one aspect will inevitably drive the whole, although the progress will be very fast at first, but it will become slower and less efficient later on.
Even if one can keep improving, it may take years or even a decade, so forcing it to reach the limit is obviously not cost-effective and unnecessary.
He believed that the first limit, second limit, and even higher limits were not simply a progressive relationship, but rather a need for mutual promotion and collaboration. In that case, he might not be able to achieve the first limit before advancing to the second limit.
He wasn't sure if his idea was correct, so he consulted with He Shaoxing, of course without mentioning his desire to reach the limit, but purely as a theoretical discussion.
He Shaoxing's reply affirmed his speculation. The letter praised his spirit of inquiry and told him that from the first limit to the second limit, and even the third limit, until reaching a certain threshold, they could all complement each other's shortcomings and even be classified together.
The letter also mentioned that few people could perceive this issue and proactively bring it up. Those without talent would not seek to understand this problem. In the end, it expressed hope that he would continue to maintain this mindset, as an exceptional martial power was undoubtedly important, but a constant pursuit of knowledge and progress would drive one forward.
After reading the letter, Chen Chuan's mind became clear.
At this stage, he didn't need to excessively pursue the limit, as this limit was fundamentally unattainable. He could wait until he mastered a higher limit and then improve together.
In that case, when he felt he had reached a bottleneck and his progress was minuscule, that would be the time to enter the second limit.
So, he would work hard and wait for that moment to arrive.
After his contemplation, he reached into his pocket and took out the bone bead bracelet he had obtained from Qisai.
While carrying this item, he discovered that it not only caused harm but also had a slight stimulating effect on the transmutation organs.
However, this stimulation was too minimal. Could it just be a unique accessory?
He took another look and compared it to his wrist, only to find that the number of bone beads was insufficient to wrap around the person's thick wrist.
Moreover, apart from the spot where he had pulled it on that day, there were also signs of frequent disassembly. Did this imply...
He thought for a moment, and his heart stirred slightly. He removed one of the bone beads, examined it for a moment, and then squeezed it hard. A pile of powder fell onto the table, and at the instant this object shattered, the second self suddenly experienced a wave of etherealization, a powerful sensation as if he had come into close contact with a ghost story.
Chen Chuan's eyes lit up as he understood. Qisai must have used this item to replace drugs to stimulate the transmutation organs and achieve the purpose of martial arts cultivation.
However, this was far more potent than similar drugs, and there might be additional unknown harm. While stimulating the transmutation organs, it might also be overdrawing them.
Considering that Qisai had likely reached the second limit, he might be able to withstand it. It was also possible that Qisai had been in the desert for a long time and couldn't obtain enough drugs, so he wore this item occasionally in emergencies.
But it was also possible that the Maka people were small and weak, unlike Wu Yi, which could provide ample drugs, so they used this method as a substitute.
Regardless of the actual situation, this item was just right for him.
He looked at the ethereal image on the second self, wondering how long it would last. He decided to wait and see.
At this moment, there was a knock on the door. He put down the item, walked over, and opened the door to find Feng Xiaoqi. The latter said, "Chen, I've counted it clearly. There are 5,350 Jian Yuan coins inside, and a total of 537 Jiaoshan trading coupons."
Chen Chuan thought for a moment. 5,350 Jian Yuan coins?
This amount was quite substantial, especially since Nian Li, even after becoming the squad leader, only received a monthly salary of 200 Jian Yuan coins. This sum was divided among forty to fifty people, and it was life-threatening money, so it wasn't much.
He said, "I'll make a call. After Ren Shixiong and Wei Ge have finished, we'll pick a day and have everyone come over to divide it."
"Okay."
As for the two Wan Sheng Cai Xing gold certificates, he had previously asked Cheng Zitong, and they required an appointment, with the longest wait being sixty days. As for the biological implant, Cheng Zitong told him to wait, and he would find a suitable buyer. So, he decided to distribute the money in hand to everyone first.
Over the next three days, Ren Xiaotian and Wei Chang'an successively called, saying that the vehicles, firearms, and bounty had all been dealt with, and the commission from the Foreign Affairs Bureau had been transferred to his account.
So, the next step was undoubtedly to distribute the money.
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and decided to book a private room at Duyi Hotel in the city center. He notified all team members who participated in this operation to come there on their leisure day, have a meal together, and distribute the money at the same time.
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(End of Chapter)
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