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Chapter 18: Seeking Guidance

Chapter 18: Seeking Guidance

After the girl left, Ding Jiao immediately rushed over from behind, patting Chen Chuan excitedly, "Chen Chuan, Chuan Ge, I thought you were being quiet, but you were waiting to set off such a big firecracker!" He was even more excited than Chen Chuan, "Wu University, that's Wu University!"

Chen Chuan shook his head and said, "I haven't even passed the second trial yet."

Ding Jiao shouted, "Even if you didn't pass the second trial, you still got in! From now on, when I say my buddy is from Wu University, who dares to disagree?"

The classmates in the class also became very enthusiastic, and some started asking Chen Chuan for his contact information. However, Chen Chuan politely declined, explaining that he would be moving out of his aunt's husband's house soon and couldn't provide his contact information at the moment.

He needed to focus on his training and didn't have time to waste on these social interactions.

Even the classmate who had just praised Han Shu eagerly approached Chen Chuan to talk, and didn't return to his original table.

Han Shu sat alone at his seat, hesitating for a long time before finally standing up. With a stiff expression, he came over and said, "Chen Chuan, I didn't expect you to pass the entrance exam for Wu University. Congratulations! Let's keep in touch in the future."

Chen Chuan shook his head and said, "Let's not contact each other for a while. We can talk about it later."

Han Shu felt that Chen Chuan was targeting him and clenched his teeth secretly. However, he could only force a smile and said, "Okay, okay."

After dealing with several groups of classmates who came one after another, Chen Chuan finally had some peace to eat. After his training, his appetite was huge. As soon as a dish was served, he finished it off in a few breaths, leaving Ding Jiao stunned.

Chen Chuan felt that the efficiency of converting the food he usually ate was very low and couldn't meet his training needs.

No wonder Yu Gang said that nutrient paste was the mainstream at Wu University. It could provide necessary nutrition without wasting too much time on eating. The only drawback was that it had little flavor and could become tiresome after eating too much, but he didn't mind.

The gathering lasted until around 7 or 8 in the evening, and it was almost over. Except for the students who lived nearby and had some activities planned, those who lived a bit further away decided to leave early. It was the time when gang members were most active, and with all sorts of strange urban legends, it wasn't very safe.

Chen Chuan and Ding Jiao bid farewell to their classmates at the hotel entrance and left together. Ding Jiao said, "I rode my two-wheeled motor vehicle here, and I modified it myself. It's so cool! Do you want me to give you a ride home?"

Chen Chuan said, "I rode my bicycle, and it's not far from home. If you send me home, you'll have to take a detour. It's better to head back early in the evening."

"Okay." Ding Jiao was still very excited. He patted Chen Chuan and said, "I say, brother, how did you get into Wu University? That's Wu University! After you pass the second trial, you have to treat me to a meal so I can show off in front of my buddies."

Chen Chuan smiled and agreed. After parting ways with Ding Jiao, he crossed the road, went to the bicycle shed to retrieve his bicycle, and took a last look at the hotel entrance with its bright lights and the gradually dispersing classmates. Then, with a kick, he rode towards home.

At this time, there weren't many pedestrians or vehicles on the road, and it was quite spacious. In less than twenty minutes, he arrived home. As he entered the front yard, he saw a flickering spark and a figure sitting on the back of a bicycle, smoking. "Uncle?"

Mr. Nian LiFu grunted and said, "I saw the note you left. Tell me, what happened?"

Chen Chuan mentioned Qi Mr. in the note he left because he felt that Qi Mr.'s matter might have an impact. After parking his bicycle, he told the story in the yard.

After listening, Mr. Nian Li took a few hard drags on his cigarette and put it out. "It's fine. You can continue to follow Yu Gang. Don't ask too many questions. If that Qi Mr. appears again, just avoid him. Yu Gang will help you."

"Okay, Uncle. I'll go back to my room now."

"Go ahead." After Chen Chuan left, Aunt Yu Wan came out holding a piece of clothing. Mr. Nian Li said, "This kid is much stronger than before."

Aunt Yu Wan said, "You, Chen'er has always been good, but now he's more sensible."

Mr. Nian Li stood up, holding the bicycle handlebar with one hand, said: "Okay, Xiao Wu is holding down the fort at the bureau. I need to get back there quickly. Those resistance organizations have been causing trouble recently, and it's really annoying."

Aunt Yu Wan hurriedly handed over the clothes, saying, "Take the clothes with you. It gets chilly at night."

Mr. Nian Li took the clothes and stuffed them into the front basket, then waved his hand and said, "You go back. Don't stand here." After saying this, he pushed the bicycle out of the front yard.

Aunt Yu Wan listened to the sound of the bicycle leaving the alley and went to lock the door, then checked it before returning to the house.

Although Chen Chuan had entered the inner room, he could still clearly hear the conversation in the front yard. He guessed that his aunt must have read the note and called Mr. Nian Li back, and she had waited for quite some time.

He paused for a moment, waiting to hear Aunt Yu Wan lock the door and return to her room. Only then did he walk back to his room, change his clothes, and take a set of clothes to the bathroom for a shower. After reading for a while, he turned off the light and went to sleep when it was almost time.

The next morning, he left early and ran all the way to the Fist Society. As he entered, he saw Lu Ke stretching his body. Chen Chuan greeted him, "Good morning, Lu Ge. Everything okay yesterday?"

Lu Ke shook his head and hesitated for a moment before saying, "Thank you."

Chen Chuan asked, "Thank me for what?"

Lu Ke replied, "I know Master didn't want to accept Mr. Qi's offer, and if you hadn't stepped up, Master would have had no choice but to agree."

Chen Chuan calmly said, "I had my reasons for doing so, and in the end, Mr. Yu still agreed to their terms. My role wasn't that significant."

"That's not true!" Lu Ke emphasized, "Anyway, I want to thank you for standing up for Master yesterday."

Seeing his serious expression, Chen Chuan nodded and then asked, "Is Mr. Yu upstairs?"

Lu Ke replied, "Master is there. You can go up directly."

Chen Chuan acknowledged and headed upstairs to the bottom of the balcony corridor. He knocked on the door, "Mr. Yu, it's me, Chen Chuan."

The door creaked open from the inside, and Mr. Yu's tall figure emerged. He said, "Come in."

After entering, Chen Chuan first handed over the prepared fifty yuan and then said, "Mr. Yu, I'd like to ask you a question."

Mr. Yu gestured and said, "Take a seat. What is it?"

Chen Chuan waited for him to sit down first before taking his own seat and asking, "Mr. Yu, I'd like to know how many people can use inherent power techniques?"

Mr. Yu made a sound of acknowledgment and said, "Not many, to be honest. If breath regulation techniques can be mastered through rigorous training, then out of ten people who know breath regulation, there might not be even one who can use inherent power techniques, especially complete ones. It's extremely difficult to master, and sometimes fighters have no choice but to settle for mastering smaller, more manageable inherent power techniques."

Chen Chuan asked, "Like Ding Shuo yesterday?"

Mr. Yu said, "Ding Shuo might not be incapable of mastering it. It's possible that he's eager to establish his own combat system and wants to quickly build up his fighting prowess, so he starts with smaller inherent power techniques and gradually improves over time. This situation is more common among fighters who aren't from the academy."

Chen Chuan asked further, "Then is it possible that I might face a senior student who has mastered inherent power techniques during the admission retest?"

Mr. Yu slowly replied, "Although such students haven't appeared frequently in past examinations, we can't rule out that possibility."

Chen Chuan straightened his posture and asked sincerely, "In that case, how should a candidate defeat such an opponent? You once said that even students who have been training since childhood might not have mastered breath regulation techniques before entering the school. Facing such a senior student seems like a hopeless situation."

Mr. Yu said, "The most straightforward way to pass the retest is to knock down your opponent, which leads to an immediate pass. However, since a grading system is used, if you encounter a student who has mastered inherent power techniques, the academy will consider the circumstances and assign grades accordingly. If you don't want a high grade, you can even wear protective gear. Moreover, don't view those who can use inherent power techniques as unassailable. Ultimately, it's just another combat tool with its weaknesses and drawbacks, and there are ways to counter it."

Although Chen Chuan was unaware of Wu University's specific grading criteria, a low grade wasn't what he sought. So, he continued to seek guidance, "Mr. Yu, if I encounter a durable opponent like Ding Shuo during the retest, how should I win?"

Mr. Yu said, "While breath regulation techniques can enhance impact resistance, the key lies in breathing. If you can't maintain your breath, your impact resistance will decrease."

"When inherent power techniques haven't been mastered to a sufficiently high level, each usage requires the support of breath regulation techniques. So, if you can disrupt your opponent's breathing rhythm, even if it's just a brief interruption, you'll have a chance."

Chen Chuan thought to himself, "Disrupting the rhythm..."

Mr. Yu said, "You don't need to overcomplicate it. In combat, most people who get knocked down are struck by their opponent's attack at the moment they initiate their own. So, if you can strike your target a split second before their inherent power technique is unleashed, you can disrupt their breathing rhythm and even knock them down with a single blow."

"But this requires an extremely fast reaction time and precise striking, which is generally difficult to achieve. However, I believe that with your talent, it's not impossible," Mr. Yu added.

He then emphasized, "In fact, the most effective way to knock down an opponent is through powerful strikes. As long as your strikes are strong enough, you need not worry about anything else. That's the proper way."

Chen Chuan thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Yu, I don't think I can do that yet."

Mr. Yu said, "There is a way, but it depends on how much you're willing to pay. The human body is capable of exerting greater strength, but it's limited by self-protection mechanisms. I can teach you a method to temporarily unleash greater speed and strength using breath regulation techniques. You can consider it an immature inherent power technique, but the trade-off is that your body will also sustain corresponding injuries."

Chen Chuan's eyes lit up at this. With the existence of his second self, he didn't have to worry too much about these injuries. So, he sincerely said, "Please teach me, Mr. Yu."

Mr. Yu stood up and walked towards a sandbag chained to the wall. He spoke in a low voice, "Watch."

He slightly lowered his center of gravity and suddenly let out a deep shout, simultaneously throwing a punch. It was just a simple punch, but it punched right through the sandbag. As he retracted his fist, the shredded cotton and sand inside spilled out.

Chen Chuan couldn't help but imagine what would happen if that punch landed on a person... But just as he was thinking this, Mr. Yu suddenly turned around and threw a punch towards his face!

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