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Chapter 143: The Review and Approval
Chapter 143: The Review and Approval
As time slipped by, it was already April in the blink of an eye.
Chen Chuan stood by the floor-to-ceiling window in his dorm room, gazing at the relentless rain outside.
Ever since he submitted his application for the Infinite Defense Certificate back in early March, nearly a month had passed.
According to the rules, a response should have come within a month, but he was still waiting.
Although he met all the requirements for the certificate and even exceeded the standard measures, the decision ultimately rested with the upper-level review group. There was a possibility that his application could be delayed until his second year.
This delay wasn't in his favor. The longer it took, the higher the chance of his application being exposed, and the Foreign Affairs Bureau's evaluation could only cover up for him for a year.
Some people wouldn't wait for him to obtain the certificate before dealing with him; they would find a way to act sooner. Therefore, he needed to take some precautions.
He had already considered one option: staying within the school grounds and focusing solely on training. Once he entered the Second Limit, the provided medication would be different, allowing him to sustain himself for a longer period.
However, this approach was rather passive and not conducive to his future development. So, Cheng Zitong suggested another idea—arranging for him to go to a different branch or an overseas school for an exchange program, thus avoiding various troubles.
But this was only a last resort; it was still best to get approved through the application process.
In the past month, he had taken on five commissions, three of which had no clients or monster tales due to the lengthy time gap.
The remaining two were intentionally chosen for their ease of handling, so the process wasn't complicated. Even ordinary people could have resolved them with the right knowledge, leaving little evidence behind.
He had noticed that only monster tales with a longer duration or more public appearances were more likely to leave traces, and these were the tales that could provide more stimulation to the altered tissues.
Currently, among the commissions taken from the Government Hall, only one seemed to fit this description. However, the location was within the Zhuang Mountain, a place he had avoided due to its mysterious past and unresolved deaths.
Additionally, this monster tale wasn't in the archives he had studied, and he would need to devise a solution himself. Therefore, he wasn't planning to go there until he was fully prepared.
At that moment, the phone in the living room suddenly rang.
He glanced over and walked towards it, picking up the receiver. On the other end was Cheng Zitong's voice: "Chuan, come to my office now."
Chuan's heart skipped a beat, and he calmly replied, "Okay."
He grabbed an umbrella from the shoe cabinet and stepped out, just in time to see Zhuang Zhi and a few others returning from outside, their clothes still damp.
Their gazes met, and as usual, they ignored each other.
Chuan had noticed that Zhuang Zhi had been going out frequently, and a rugged aura was gradually forming around him, a sign that he had been assigned missions.
For a first-year student, this was no easy feat. It was likely the Mutual Aid Society pushing from behind the scenes, but for them, it was like sharpening a sword; if they wanted to use it, they had to first hone it. So, they wouldn't hesitate to invest in this regard, but today's favors would demand repayment tomorrow.
As Chuan reached the dorm building's entrance, the rain intensified. A gust of wind brought a refreshing breeze, clearing his mind. He inhaled the crisp air, opened the umbrella, and stepped into the rain.
Following the path around Chunqiu Lake, he arrived at the administrative building. He shook off the umbrella and placed it in the box nearby. After stamping his feet to remove any excess water, he headed straight to the fifth floor, where the logistics office was located. He knocked on the door and said, "Teacher, I'm here."
"Come in."
Chuan entered, closing the door behind him, and approached the desk.
Cheng Zitong held down a document and slowly slid it towards Chuan, saying, "Chuan, your application has been approved."
Chuan's gaze fell on the document, and he picked it up.
The document contained the review and approval of his application, stating that after examining his various aspects, they found him fully qualified to take the exam for the Infinite Defense Certificate. He was permitted to participate in this year's examination and had to complete the assessment before September. Failure to do so would be considered a voluntary withdrawal, and unless granted a government pardon, he would never be allowed to retake the exam.
Seeing this, Chuan felt a sense of relief.
Finally, the wait was over.
Cheng Zitong said, "Your cousin's analysis was correct. With recommendations from three government departments, even without the Processing Bureau's internal recommendation, you have more than enough qualifications to pass the application."
When they submitted the application, both teacher and student had deliberated and decided against seeking the Processing Bureau's internal recommendation.
Such a recommendation, while beneficial, was also well-known for what it implied. Not having it didn't mean they couldn't get it, so it was dispensable. Moreover, it could expose his application, and not having it could buy him some time.
After reading the document, Chuan put it down and asked, "Teacher, what's the content of the assessment?"
Cheng Zitong replied, "That's what I'm about to tell you. The exam content for the Infinite Defense Certificate varies every year. The Gamma Certificate's assessment details are disclosed in advance, and I've already received the notification. Someone will inform you of the relevant matters soon.
However, the Beta Certificate's assessment content isn't made public beforehand. It will be delivered to you personally or by mail. That's why I asked for your home address and phone number earlier. Now that the approval has been granted, the results should be out within a day or two. So, you can stay at home for the next few days to prevent any leaks within the school."
Chen Chuan understood. He said, "Teacher, I'll head back first."
Cheng Zitong hummed in acknowledgment. "After you have the results, you can call me to report the situation, but remember not to discuss it over the phone."
Chen Chuan nodded. He left the office and was just coming down from the fifth floor when he saw a group of people dressed neatly and with serious expressions being led by someone who looked like a senior school official. They were heading towards the elevator.
He glanced at them a few times, took back his umbrella, and then went to his dorm to pack some things. He put on a raincoat and rode his bike out of the school, heading to his aunt's house.
Since today was not a rest day, no one was at home. He went to his room, put his things down, changed out of his damp clothes, and then took out the book Three Mountains Legends from his bag to read.
The three mountains in this book referred to Zhuang Mountain to the north, Jia Mountain to the southwest, and Xie Mountain to the southeast. Most of the legends were set around these three mountains. Before the Great Expansion, there was no Yangzhi City, only the old town of Yangzhi. The area covered by these three mountains included most of what is now Yangzhi City and its surroundings.
Most of these legends had traces of Monster Tales or were derived from them. As someone who understood Monster Tales, he could easily see some valuable things behind them. Therefore, he read the book very slowly, carefully pondering each part. After a month, he had only read a little over half of it.
Around three o'clock in the afternoon, the phone in his room suddenly rang. At this time, anyone calling and knowing this number was unlikely to be looking for the Nian family.
He realized something, put the book away, and walked to the living room to pick up the phone. "Hello, this is Chen Chuan. Who is this?"
A serious voice came from the other end. "Student Chen Chuan, I have arrived at the entrance of the alley where you live. Please come out to collect something."
Chen Chuan said, "Alright."
He hung up the phone, took his umbrella, and walked out, all the way to the alley entrance. There, he saw a black, luxurious sedan parked, and three men in black trench coats standing in front of it. He noticed one of them holding a black briefcase. He walked up and slowly approached the group.
The man with a square face looked him over and then took out a name card, showing it to him. "I am a messenger from the Review Committee. Student Chen Chuan, please show me your student ID and weapon permit to verify your identity."
Chen Chuan nodded, took out his student ID and weapon permit, and handed them over. The man took them, checked them, and gestured for the others to step aside, taking a few photos. He then returned the cards and handed Chen Chuan a delivery slip. "Please sign here."
Chen Chuan took the slip, glanced at it, and signed his name. The man tore off a receipt for him to keep and took the black briefcase from one of the others. He did not open the briefcase but handed it directly to Chen Chuan.
Once Chen Chuan took it, the man's expression softened. He extended his hand and shook Chen Chuan's. "Student Chen Chuan, please carefully read the examination content and requirements. I wish you success in your examination."
Chen Chuan thanked him and watched as the group got into the car and drove away. He then returned to the house with the briefcase.
In the moving car, the man handed the name card to the person beside him, who respectfully put it away. He asked, "Specialist Cao, is it worth you personally coming for just a student?"
Specialist Cao replied, "I just wanted to see what kind of student could receive recommendations from three departments and obtain a weapon permit in their first year."
"That is indeed rare."
Specialist Cao said, "What's rare is not that. It's that he knows what he should do, dares to do it, and has actually done it."
"It seems he's a good seed."
"I think so too, but he must pass the test he faces. Others can't help him. We'll wait and see." As the conversation ended, the car gradually disappeared into the rain.
On the other side, Chen Chuan returned to the house, opened the briefcase, and took out a file. He opened it and pulled out a stack of papers, which described the examination location, how to get there, and a large map. There was also an examination ID card.
As Cheng Zitong had said, this time he was required to go to a different location for the examination, to minimize the interference of local forces.
He picked up the map and the content, and from what he saw, the examination seemed to be taking place in the wasteland.
Although the examination period was up to six months, after reading the specific details, he felt it couldn't be delayed for too long.
However, in about a month and a half, he could try to enter the Second Limit. Once he had a basic grasp of the martial techniques and skills of the Second Limit, he could take the examination.
After all, even elite students usually only reached this level upon graduation. With the addition of the Second Self, he should be well-prepared for this examination.
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(End of Chapter)
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