Chapter 160: Variables
Chapter 160: Variables
Chen Chuan left the arena, no longer managing affairs here. He returned to the dormitory directly.
However, when he left, he learned from a patrol officer who escorted him out that not only was Fu Shouxin's brain opened, but at the same time, there was a conflict between him and Zhuoba here. The Iron Chain Gang also launched a large-scale attack, assaulting a crucial stronghold of the Bloodstain Gang, causing great destruction.
An hour before this, the Bloodstain Gang also had a company that was openly attacked. The Bloodstain Gang members guarding here were all killed within a very short time, with fatal injuries caused by short blades. The company's stockpiled warehouse and important files and documents were all burned by a fire, resulting in extremely heavy losses.
This incident was so coincidental, and both sides seemed to be working together. No wonder Zhuoba's mental state was so abnormal, even shouting to take his top position. It seemed he was also stimulated by this.
Any insightful person could see that there was definitely a manipulator behind this attack on the Bloodstain Gang.
Who could it be?
In Yangzhi City's underground world, aside from the Iron Chain Gang, there was almost no force that could rival the Bloodstain Gang because the Bloodstain Gang had Mo Lan Company backing them.
Moreover, this was not the official style of operation.
And the brain-opening thing, if it wasn't a haunting tale, then it should be a technique. Only a significant figure could master such a technique.
Having both the technique and the ability to make the Bloodstain Gang so disarrayed, he thought of a possibility—this might be the handiwork of another company.
Only such a force could possibly compete with Mo Lan Company.
If this was the case, it would involve a dispute between companies.
However, these conflicts had nothing to do with him. He originally wanted to find the Skullsplitter Demon, a haunting tale, and at the same time, use the stimulation of the haunting tale to replace drug consumption. Now it seemed this was impossible.
He had wiped Snow Lady Sword and was about to wash up and go to sleep. But before he entered the bedroom, the phone rang again in the living room, causing him to pause.
It was almost 11 pm now, and a call at this time must be something urgent.
He walked over and picked it up, saying, "Hello, I'm Chen Chuan."
"Chen student?"
Chen Chuan heard the voice inside and was a little surprised. "Director Lei?" He didn't expect the caller to be this person. He asked, "Director Lei, is there something?"
Director Lei spoke in a deep voice, "I received a message that Liu Zhan may be transferred soon."
Chen Chuan listened to this news, and his eyes moved slightly, suddenly realizing the issue at hand.
Liu Zhan had initially promised that as long as he was still in position, he would help cover up the evaluation. But if he was no longer there, he wouldn't have to abide by this promise and might even go to expose it proactively.
Director Lei said, "It's just a message now. The position handover won't be that fast, but at most, it will be within the next one or two months. You need to be careful yourself."
"Moreover, with Liu Zhan's character, he won't wait that long. He will definitely turn everything favorable to him into a ladder for climbing up, so you need to think about what to do yourself."
"Thank you, Director Lei."
Chen Chuan hung up the phone. He stood there thinking for a while, then looked at the clock on the wall and made another call to Gao Ming's place.
The phone was quickly connected, and he said, "Gao Ming, it's me. Is it convenient now?"
"Brother, it's just me here."
Chen Chuan said, "Liu Director may be reassigned. I think we need to prepare well."
Gao Ming immediately understood his meaning, and his voice became serious. He said, "I understand, Brother. I'll hurry back.
Chen Chuan hummed and hung up the phone.
He thought many things needed to be advanced.
He originally planned to cultivate for a while, waiting until the second limit of the rapid growth period was over. Then he should become stronger and go to compete for the spot to the central city.
But now, it seemed this time wouldn't be given to him.
If the Mutual Aid Society and the powerful figures backing them learned he had the Foreign Affairs Bureau and even the evaluation of the Secret Sect Review Bureau, they would definitely think of ways to suppress him, not allowing him any chance to rise.
He thought about it and decided to also inform Cheng Zitong, although it didn't seem urgent at this moment, and it didn't seem to be a problem in the next moment. But he'd rather be careful than careless.
So he called Cheng Zitong again, and after it was connected, he told him about Liu Zhan's upcoming reassignment.
Cheng Zitong immediately thought about the consequences. He spoke solemnly, "Xiao Chuan, since this is the case, then you need to prepare early.
Chen Chuan said, "Yes, Teacher."
This time, it was definitely a confrontation with the Mutual Aid Society and the forces behind them. The result would be how, he couldn't say for sure, although he had a certain grasp. But he didn't want to consider victory first and then defeat. Cheng Zitong had previously mentioned several fallback options, which also needed to start arranging now. If there was any impropriety, he could also retreat outward, as long as he was alive, there would be infinite possibilities.
Cheng Zitong thought for a while and then said, "I originally thought there was ample time for you to grow. But now... this is how it is. Let me talk to Old He and see if you can go to him for a training session. This way, it might be more assured."
Chen Chuan was automated tasks, he'd rather be more careful than careless.
Chen Chuan's spirits lifted, and he asked, "Is it possible?" He had only received guidance from He Xiao Xing for one evening, yet he had made significant progress. If he could follow and study for a period, he would undoubtedly reap great rewards.
Cheng Zitong solemnly stated, "Let the teacher handle this matter. You focus on your own affairs and be cautious."
Chen Chuan agreed, and after hanging up the phone, he took a breath and walked to the window. He looked at the leaves outside swaying in the gloomy sky, slowly raising his head as if preparing to face the storm and rain.
In Wubian City, Wei Jun sat on the sofa in a hotel with a gloomy expression, looking extremely annoyed and suppressed.
This time, the evaluation of the Infinite Defense Certificate had issues. Many death row inmates, who were released as evaluation targets, were killed in advance. This wasn't necessarily a problem, and the evaluation team would simply make alternative arrangements.
However, the most critical issue was that in one of the evaluation locations, the examinees and evaluation targets were attacked together. Among them, one examinee was shot dead, and before dying, his limbs were broken, and his skull was crushed.
Chen Chuan knew this examinee. He was the same one who had boasted about drowning a civilian examinee in cement. Thinking about his cause of death, it was highly likely that someone had come to take revenge for this matter.
He suspected that someone from the review committee had intentionally leaked the news, although the evaluation team itself might not have done this. But there might be someone who knew the news and acted this way.
He was also apprehensive about this matter, as his own past wasn't clean. He had done such things before, like when he was involved in Shen Zheng's incident years ago. This time, although it was directed at others, what if someone targeted him in this way?
Here, he wasn't in Yangzhi City, and besides the security he brought, there was no other protection.
He clenched his fist and said to the butler standing beside him, "Call home and have them send another security team, no, two security teams."
The butler said, "Yes, young master."
Seeing that Wei Jun wasn't moving, the butler turned his head and frowned, asking, "Is there anything else?"
The butler hesitated and said, "Just now, the evaluation team came to notify us that due to the evil incident of an examinee's death, this evaluation may be postponed."
Wei Jun had an ominous feeling and asked, "How long will it be postponed?"
The butler replied, "Probably two months."
"Fuck!"
Wei Jun was also furious, as it was already the end of June. Two months later would be the start of the next school year.
However, the problem was that the review process in Central City was due by September. If he didn't obtain the Infinite Defense Certificate by then, they would definitely hold him back.
Although he could still go to Central City through other channels, he wouldn't be able to get the Central Academy slot anymore. And this thing wasn't something that could be compensated for; missing it meant missing it.
Even if this time was excusable, and Wu Yi Academy could allocate another slot next semester, but that would mean competing with the next term's recommended students.
And each term's slots were negotiated and compromised among the recommended students' families and interest groups, with interests exchanged. Now, if he were to take away one slot, it would inevitably require more compensation.
Not only that, but he was currently in a growth phase, and his combat proficiency was also at a critical stage of improvement. Going half a year or a year later to Central City would be a significant loss.
"This fucking..."
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Moreover, he couldn't ask the review committee to expedite the process, as this was a committee formed by the state by drawing personnel from various departments. They wouldn't pay attention to the local powerful forces.
The butler waited for his emotions to calm down a little before carefully asking, "Young master, what should we do next?"
Wei Jun replied with a straight face, "What else can we do? Let's wait here. I'll visit some people and see if there's any chance."
At this moment, in a distant inn, Tai Dongwei and Geng Zheng received the news of the postponed evaluation and looked at each other, then turned their gazes to Deng Fu, their eyes holding a peculiar expression.
"What are you looking at me for?"
Deng Fu put down the magazine in his hand and looked at the two of them with some helplessness.
Geng Zheng couldn't help but say, "You said before that as long as we wait, we'll eventually see the results we want to see. This time, your prediction about the exam came true. Did you know about it beforehand?"
"Ah, ah, ah, don't talk nonsense. This has nothing to do with me," Deng Fu hurriedly waved his hands, "If I were related to this matter, would I voluntarily speak up?"
Geng Zheng thought about it and felt that it made sense.
Tai Dongwei looked at Deng Fu and didn't say anything. He just leaned back and swung his legs, looking relaxed. "The review committee has made a mistake this time, and someone will definitely be held accountable. In the future, we won't encounter such things. Let's not think too much and just focus on improving our skills to strive to live a little longer."
Geng Zheng earnestly said, "Deng Ge is right."
Deng Fu was startled and smiled, picking up the magazine to cover his face as he continued flipping through it.
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(End of Chapter)
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