Chapter 208: The Letter
Chapter 208: The Letter
The plot against Shen Zheng has finally been resolved, and with the Mutual Aid Society eradicated, there's no longer a need to conceal the truth. The surviving perpetrators have confessed, revealing the full extent of the matter.
However, the investigation results have yet to be made public, so the school remains unaware of the specific details.
That night, Chen Chuan learned a great deal from Wei Jun's account of the incident. He felt it was necessary to share this information, as even if he didn't, the truth would undoubtedly come to light eventually.
Chen Chuan believed that some people, especially those from the Determined Mind Society, would not ignore this incident. Many of them had received Shen Zheng's help and support in the past, and they would undoubtedly seek to uncover the truth about his sister's fate.
Additionally, Chen Chuan wasn't sure how He Xiaoxing would react when he found out.
Technically, He Xiaoxing had no direct involvement in the matter. Still, there was no denying that Shen Zheng's death was directly linked to it, and the mastermind behind the plot was still alive and well in Central City, untouched by the recent operation. Chen Chuan felt that He Xiaoxing might not turn a blind eye to this.
Zitong seemed to have realized something as well. He said, "Regarding this matter, I'll communicate with Old He later." He organized the documents on his desk, put them back in his briefcase, and stood up. "I'll go to the President for a signature first. Just wait for my message."
After Chen Chuan left, he once again immersed himself in his combat practice. At this moment, he realized that fighting was indeed the best catalyst.
As he trained, he had a deeper understanding of his goals and the areas that needed improvement. He knew which aspects required immediate attention.
After his battle with Luo Qi, his overlap time with his second self had increased by three hours, but the gains were not as significant as those from his fight with Tan Wang.
This was normal, as before his encounter with Tan Wang, he had never fought anyone from the Third Limit. He didn't know what kind of formidable opponent would show up, but he didn't retreat; instead, he was filled with anticipation. At that time, he was fighting for his goals and his destiny.
In contrast, before his battle with Luo Qi, he had made thorough preparations. This time, he fought to bring down the Mo Lan Corporation, and although it was partly for himself, the excitement he felt was nowhere near the level of his previous battle with Tan Wang.
Now, his overlap time with his second self had reached eighteen hours, and he seemed to be getting closer to his goal of twenty-four hours. He wondered if he could achieve it before heading to Central City.
After his regular training, he flipped through the throwing techniques that Yu Gang had given him. For others, these techniques might be the most challenging, but for Chen Chuan, they were the easiest to grasp.
All that was left was to practice repeatedly.
At the Martial Academy, there were restrictions on throwing techniques due to the potential danger. In close quarters, a fighter's throwing power could be just as deadly as a firearm. Before obtaining his weapon permit, Chen Chuan could only practice casually outside the school. Now that he had the permit, he could practice openly without any concerns.
The choice of tools was also crucial in determining the effectiveness of throwing techniques. While one could cause harm with various hard objects at a certain skill level, it might not be enough against other fighters.
One had to use sturdy and suitable materials, not necessarily stones, which were chosen for their availability and affordability. Chen Chuan considered finding someone to craft specialized tools for his use.
Time flew by after the start of the new semester. In the blink of an eye, several days had passed, and on this particular day, as Chen Chuan exited the dormitory building, he spotted a student holding something and waiting for him.
Recognizing Fang Zhiming, Chen Chuan took the initiative to greet him, "Fang."
Fang Zhiming hurried over and said, "Chen."
Chen Chuan approached him and asked, "What's going on? Why are you waiting here instead of calling me?"
Even though one was an Alpha student and the other a Beta, they often crossed paths in the cafeteria and occasionally chatted without any barriers due to their different statuses.
Fang Zhiming replied, "Yes, Chen, do you remember when I asked you to deliver a card to my family?"
Chen Chuan nodded, "I do. Later, a senior from that company came to look for me."
"That's right, it was Senior Min. She contacted me before, saying she had made some progress in her investigation and wanted to ask for your opinion. But you weren't there, and she thought that waiting any longer might cause her to miss the opportunity. So, she decided to go on her own, and she said that if she didn't contact me within half a month, she'd give this to you."
As he spoke, Fang Zhiming handed over the item he was holding.
Chen Chuan took it and saw that it was a letter addressed to him in elegant handwriting. He thought for a moment, then put it away, saying, "Thank you, Fang."
Fang Zhiming visibly relaxed, "As long as you received it, Chen, I was worried about delaying your matter." He paused, then sincerely added, "Chen, I truly admire what you've done. I..."
He had directly suffered at the hands of the Mutual Aid Society during the entrance exam and had almost been killed by Zhong Wu. This made him particularly empathetic to Chen Chuan's actions.
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "Fang, I saw you at the Adjudication Court that day. I know you came to show your support, and I appreciate it."
Fang Zhiming was taken aback. He hadn't expected Chen Chuan to see him, and he was a little excited, saying, "No need to thank me, no need to thank me. I actually didn't do anything..."
Chen Chuan spoke seriously, "Your presence here is a show of support for me. In the process of taking down Mo Lan Corporation and the Mutual Aid Society, your efforts played a part. Fang, your contributions are far greater than you realize."
Fang Zhiming looked at him, feeling inspired, and nodded vigorously.
"I delivered the letter, and I'll be heading back now. I still have a lot of training for the new semester, and my classmates are waiting for me. See you later, Chen."
Chen Chuan bade him farewell, and after Fang Zhiming left, he thought for a moment before returning to the dormitory. There, he opened the letter and began reading its contents.
"Chen, I'm taking the liberty of writing you this letter. Do you remember the mission we discussed previously? After our conversation, there hasn't been any progress, but I've recently uncovered some new leads. I wanted to confirm them with you, but it seems you're not at school. So, I decided to investigate on my own..."
"Since some of my colleagues have gone missing while investigating this matter, I suspect the company may be involved. It could even be the upper management, and I've come to doubt some of my friends and colleagues, thinking they might be connected. Among the people I know, you might be the only one I can trust."
"I've already organized the clues and sent them out. I've also asked Fang to deliver the letter to you if I don't return within half a month. If possible, could you receive the mail and pass it on to the relevant experts?"
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment. The fact that the letter had reached his hands was a strong indication that Min Lan hadn't returned in half a month, suggesting that this matter was more complicated than it seemed. He took out the name card Min Lan had given him and tried calling, but no one answered.
He then called the company Min Lan was working for, and to his surprise, the person who answered said she was there. He asked if someone could come to the phone, but after a while, the person on the other end said she had just been there but was no longer available. They asked him to call back later.
Chen Chuan's heart skipped a beat, and he hung up the phone.
This situation was unusual.
After some thought, he decided to head to the post office first.
In the 16th district, 19th street, 1st avenue, 8th bar, he found the correct version of the book!
Following the address and package number provided by Min Lan in her letter, he successfully retrieved the materials from the post office. However, he didn't open them himself.
With the national recruitment still ongoing, he couldn't afford to be involved in other matters. Moreover, he didn't need to handle it personally.
Upon returning to the dormitory, he called Director Lei's home. The call was answered by He Nan, who said, "Junior Brother, are you at school? Hold on, I'll ask Old Lei to call you right away."
Within a few minutes, Director Lei called, asking, "Chen, is there something you need from me?"
Chen Chuan replied honestly, "Director Lei, I've discovered something and obtained some materials that might be related to secret sect rituals. As you're an expert in this field, I thought it best to deliver them to you."
Director Lei's tone turned serious, "Can you come out?"
"I can."
"Alright, my car will be at the entrance of Wu Yi Academy in half an hour. Bring the materials and let's discuss the details in person."
"Okay."
Over twenty minutes later, Director Lei's armored vehicle arrived outside the gates of Wu Yi Academy. Chen Chuan was already waiting there, and after getting in the car, he handed over the materials and briefed Director Lei on what he had learned.
Director Lei put on gloves and carefully examined the materials. Instead of discussing the contents, he said, "After Mo Lan Corporation arrived in Yangzhi, they supported a group of cultists to divert the government's attention and use secret sect rituals to find something. They aimed to turn their unfavorable situation in Central City around.
They've also set up numerous rituals in Yangzhi City, many of which we've already dismantled. However, there are still many cultists funded by Mo Lan Corporation that we haven't had time to deal with."
"Now that Mo Lan Corporation has fallen, some of the cultists have gone into hiding and are trying to erase their traces. But that doesn't mean they've disappeared completely. If we don't thoroughly eliminate them, they will resurface one by one in the future."
Chen Chuan asked, "Is this related to a particular sect?"
"Most likely."
Director Lei tapped the materials, "As a group, secret sects require fixed ritual venues, necessary costumes, props, and some special 'secret sect materials.' All of these require financial support."
He instructed the telegraph operator in the car, "Send a telegram to Senior Gao, telling him to go to No. 32 Olive Street in the south of the city, where Green Falcon Corporation is located. Within a 50-meter radius, there should be three two-meter-high black pillars at 12, 4, and 8 o'clock positions.
Tell him not to rush in. Instead, cut out paper figures corresponding to the number of people in Green Falcon Corporation and paste them on the pillars. Write the names of the company's employees on each figure, then enter the company and check who is present and who is absent."
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(End of Chapter)
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