Chapter 211: The Materials
Chapter 211: The Materials
After the operational meeting, Old Feng, along with Chen Chuan, headed to the logistics application office of the Action Team. At the application counter, he directly handed in the application form.
The person inside checked the signature and seal on the form and without any delay, passed it to the staff behind, instructing them to retrieve the items from the warehouse.
Their efficiency was remarkable. In less than ten minutes, they had the items loaded onto a cart and pushed out.
Old Feng inspected the items, ensuring nothing was missing or swapped. He then instructed the staff to place everything into a segmented metal box and handed it to Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan effortlessly took the heavy box, expressing his gratitude, "Thank you, Special Agent Feng."
Old Feng waved his hand dismissively, "No need for thanks. This is what you deserve."
After the necessary signatures were obtained, he led Chen Chuan outside, saying, "Chen Xueyuan, the matters here are almost concluded. The rest will be handled by the Yangzhi City Government Hall and various departments. We'll be returning in a couple of days." At the entrance, he turned back, "A substantial amount has been deposited into your personal account."
Chen Chuan was taken aback, "Is this...?"
Old Feng explained, "This time, with the resolution of the Mo Lan Corporation and the raid on various companies, the Action Team, aside from submitting the major portion, will internally distribute the remaining funds. As a member of the Action Team, it's only right that you receive a share."
"Rest assured, these are all legitimate and compliant. The brothers who worked tirelessly on the front lines deserve their due. If we don't compensate them adequately, who will be willing to exert themselves next time?"
"Additionally, there are commission bonuses, which are issued collectively. I won't go into the specifics, but you understand."
Chen Chuan acknowledged with a sound of agreement. This time, the Action Team had seized a significant portion of the Mo Lan Corporation's assets. Undoubtedly, many had benefited from this, and the Bureau of Operations, being directly involved, would have their hands outstretched. The rewards he received might only be a tiny fraction.
Old Feng continued, "These past few days, you should have applied for a spot to go to Central City, right? In Central City, nothing comes without money. Don't be fooled by the substantial amount given to you; it might disappear in the blink of an eye. Of course, opportunities abound there, and with your capabilities, establishing yourself shouldn't be difficult."
He reached into his pocket, pulling out a card with a handwritten phone number, "As members of the Bureau of Operations, we can't be directly contacted. If you need anything, use this number."
Chen Chuan took the card, examined it carefully, and tucked it away respectfully, "Thank you, Special Agent Feng."
Old Feng patted his shoulder, "Let's go. I have some other business to attend to, and I'll drop you off on the way."
Chen Chuan thanked him again and got into his car. They left the Patrol Bureau and arrived at the school, where Chen Chuan bid farewell to Old Feng at the entrance. He then proceeded to the administrative building's logistics department to find Cheng Zitong and update his resume, primarily adding his participation in the national draft to his record.
Previously, only the content from the Bureau of Operations was included, but now, the commission from the Secret Sect Review Bureau was also added. While the specifics couldn't be disclosed, a general overview was provided, and the national archives could corroborate the details.
With this addition, everything was complete.
Cheng Zitong looked over the resume, feeling a sense of satisfaction, "Alright, we're just waiting for the new Minister of Civil Affairs' signature, and then we can submit it together. Usually, it's just a procedural matter."
Chen Chuan asked, "Teacher, with the national draft task, can students now apply for the Armor Permit?"
Cheng Zitong smiled, "There's no doubt about that. No other commission could be more solid than this. Even without your reminder, I'd remember it for you." He pulled out a form from his drawer, "Fill this out, and I'll submit it for you."
Chen Chuan took the form and asked as he filled it out, "Teacher, how long will it take for the application to be processed?"
Cheng Zitong replied, "There are still over two months until the end of the year. If we submit it now, we'll definitely have a response within two months. Even if it's slow, we'll receive a reply before February."
Chen Chuan considered this, "If that's the case, will I have to wait until the end of the second semester to go to the General Institute?"
Cheng Zitong shook his head, "Theoretically, you can go to the General Institute as soon as the spot is secured. Those recommended students who choose to go in their third year do so because they lack the necessary capabilities. For you to stay in Yangzhi City would only hinder your progress. The sooner you go, the better."
"I estimate that after the new year, you'll be able to go to the General Institute. At most, it'll be three or four months."
Chen Chuan nodded, feeling that this timeline wasn't too late. He could even take care of some matters in advance.
After leaving the administrative building, he returned to his dormitory for his daily cultivation training.
The next day, a package arrived for him. After signing for it, he opened it and found the esoteric sect materials that Director Lei had promised to give him.
He flipped through the contents, which were divided into three main parts.
The first section documented various common esoteric rituals, including their origins, brief background information, necessary conditions for their execution, and the esoteric materials required.
The middle section instructed readers on how to identify specific esoteric categories through patterns and ritual steps.
The last part of the book detailed how to break and establish esoteric rituals that were beneficial to oneself.
This should be an internal manual of the Secret Sect Review Bureau, and it's no exaggeration to say that if an ordinary person had this book and access to the necessary materials, they could conduct an esoteric ritual with the help of professionals.
The reason professionals were required was mainly because the esoteric paintings weren't just random drawings. To achieve the intended effects of the rituals, precise expression was necessary; otherwise, the results would be significantly discounted.
Here, the pattern painter needed to know the specific purpose of the ritual they were depicting and needed to be emotionally immersed. Not only did they have to immerse themselves, but they also had to use this to influence others.
This wasn't a job for just anyone. It was either someone trained by the esoteric sect or someone who specialized in this business. The latter was a strict target of the Secret Sect Review Bureau. By controlling these individuals, they could prevent most esoteric rituals and, at the very least, significantly increase the cost and reduce the impact of holding such rituals.
Chen Chuan had always been interested in these mysterious and esoteric things, especially the last part, where he held simple rituals to help himself.
Of course, without authorization from the Secret Sect Review Bureau, private individuals were not allowed to perform such rituals, but that didn't stop him from learning about them.
This book was thick, with a lot of content and densely packed information. He could take his time to read through it during the following days.
Just then, a news report came on the radio, "The train tracks on Zhangshan Mountain have been repaired after the efforts of the maintenance department, and the railway is now open for traffic..."
Chen Chuan's page-turning paused as he finally heard the news of the railway reopening. With the fall of the Mo Lan Corporation, it seemed that many things were returning to normal.
At that very moment, in a special train heading towards Yangzhi City, the newly appointed Minister of Civil Affairs, Zhu Xian, was sitting in the VIP compartment. In front of him was a man dressed in a high-end uniform, looking like a business representative.
"Minister Zhu, you must have been informed about the situation in Yangzhi City before your arrival. When the Mo Lan Corporation was still in business, our company's business couldn't expand. Now that the Mo Lan Corporation has fallen, we hope to sell our implants there. It's a land yet to be cultivated, with a lot of potential for development."
Zhu Xian leaned back in his chair and asked, "There are so many cities around Central City, and most of them haven't promoted implants. Why is your company targeting Yangzhi?"
The man just smiled and asked, "Why did Mo Lan target Yangzhi?"
Zhu Xian nodded in understanding, "It seems Yangzhi City has its own uniqueness."
The man smiled and said, "Minister Zhu, after the Mo Lan Corporation's retreat, it's certain that not only our company will be interested in entering here. But the choice depends on you. Your support is crucial to us. If our company can open up business here, we will also support you in various ways.
If you retire in the future, we can also find a position in our company that will satisfy you. That's our company's promise."
Zhu Xian didn't respond, and his assistant whispered beside him, "Minister, it's time for dinner."
The man smiled, knowing it was time for him to leave. He stood up, took his hat from the rack next to him, and bowed slightly to Zhu Xian, "Minister Zhu, I'm delighted to have this conversation with you today. Well, I wish you a pleasant meal, and we look forward to your reply."
After saying this, he put on his hat and left under the guidance of his attendants.
Zhu Xian watched him leave and sighed, "It's not easy to open up a new situation."
With the downfall of the Mo Lan Corporation, a large number of high-ranking officials in Yangzhi City were implicated. Many officials were transferred from outside, but the local power factions remained significant. After the Bureau of Operations' visit, they should have left behind some hidden agents. Now, with these companies also eyeing the city, the situation was intricate and complex, making it a challenging task to understand clearly.
At that moment, the assistant outside walked in and placed several telegrams on his desk. Although he hadn't officially taken office yet, some applications had already reached him.
Most of them were attempts to test the waters and express allegiance, and the content wasn't that important. He flipped through them and jotted down the names and departments mentioned. When he reached the last one, he picked it up and asked, "What's this?"
The assistant took a look and replied, "Sir, this is the application form for the Wu Yi Academy's quota to Central City. A student has shown outstanding performance, so it's sent here for your signature.
"The quota application for Central City..."
Zhu Xian thought for a moment and frowned, "Let's wait for a while for such a minor matter."
He was a civil affairs official by nature and instinctively disliked martial institutions. He believed that other civil affairs institutions' matters were more important, so he casually placed it at the bottom of the pile.
Just then, he sensed something and looked up, only to see a person sitting across from him, not knowing when they had arrived. The security personnel outside seemed to have given no warning.
He maintained his composure and calmly asked, "Who might you be?"
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(End of Chapter)
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