Chapter 211: The Materials
Chapter 211: The Materials
After the operational meeting, Old Feng, along with Chen Chuan, headed to the logistics department of the Action Team. At the application counter, he submitted the signed and stamped form.
The staff inside, without delay, passed the form to the administrative personnel, who promptly retrieved the requested items from the warehouse.
Their efficiency was impressive; in less than ten minutes, the items were brought out on a cart.
Old Feng inspected the items, ensuring nothing was missing or exchanged, and then instructed the staff to place everything into a layered metal box, which he handed to Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan effortlessly took the heavy box and thanked Agent Feng.
Old Feng waved his hand dismissively, "There's no need for thanks; it's what you deserve."
After signing the necessary documents, he led Chen Chuan outside, saying, "Student Chen, 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." Once they reached the entrance, he added, "A sum of money has been deposited into your account."
Chen Chuan was surprised, "What's this for?"
Old Feng explained, "After resolving the Mo Lan Corporation issue and raiding various companies, the Action Team, aside from the substantial amount handed over, also internally distributed the remaining funds. As a member of the Action Team, it's only fair that you receive a share."
He reassured Chen Chuan, "Rest assured, everything is done by the book. The brothers on the front lines, risking their lives, deserve adequate compensation. Otherwise, who would be motivated to give their all next time?"
Old Feng continued, "Additionally, there are commission bonuses, which were distributed together. I won't go into the specifics, but you understand, right?"
Chen Chuan nodded in agreement. The Action Team had seized a significant portion of the Mo Lan Corporation's assets, and it was likely that many had benefited from this. The Bureau of Administration, being directly involved in the operations, would undoubtedly have their share. Chen Chuan's portion might be a mere fraction of the total.
Old Feng said, "These past few days, you should have applied for a quota to go to Central City, right? In that place, nothing comes without a cost. Don't be fooled by the substantial amount you received; it might disappear in the blink of an eye. Of course, opportunities abound there, and with your capabilities, establishing yourself shouldn't be too challenging."
He reached into his pocket, took out a card with a handwritten phone number, and said, "As members of the Bureau of Administration, we're not directly accessible. If you need anything, you can call this number."
Chen Chuan carefully examined the card, thanked Old Feng again, and tucked it away.
Old Feng patted his shoulder, "Let's go. I have some other matters to attend to, and I'll drop you off on the way."
Chen Chuan thanked him once more and got into Old Feng's car. After leaving the Patrol Bureau and arriving at the school, he bid farewell to Old Feng at the entrance. He then headed to the administrative building's logistics department to meet with Cheng Zitong. There, he updated his resume, primarily adding his participation in the national task to his record.
Previously, only the content related to the Bureau of Administration was included, but now he also added the Secret Sect Review Bureau's commission. While he couldn't specify the details due to confidentiality, he provided a general overview. However, the government's archives could cross-reference the information.
With that, everything was in order.
Cheng Zitong reviewed the resume and felt satisfied. "Alright, we're just waiting for the new Civil Affairs Director's signature. Then, we can submit it together. It's usually just a procedural matter."
Chen Chuan asked, "Sir, with the national task, can students apply for an Armor Permit?"
Cheng Zitong smiled, "That's definitely not a problem. There's no commission more solid than this. Even if you hadn't mentioned it, I would've remembered it for you." He took out a form from the drawer, "Fill this out, and I'll submit it for you."
Chen Chuan took the form and asked as he filled it out, "Sir, how long will it take to get a result?"
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 result within two months. If it's a bit slower, we'll have a response by 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 main academy?"
Cheng Zitong shook his head, "Theoretically, you can go to the main academy as soon as you get the quota. Previous recommended students chose to go in their third year because their abilities weren't up to par. With your capability to obtain the Infinite Defense Permit in your first year, staying in Yangzhi City would only hold you back. The sooner you go, the better."
He estimated, "I reckon you can go to the main academy after the New Year, at most three months."
Chen Chuan nodded; this timeline wasn't too late. He could also take care of some personal matters before then.
After leaving the administrative building, he returned to the dormitory for his daily training routine.
The next day, a package arrived for him. After signing for it, he opened it and found the secret sect materials Director Lei had promised.
The contents were divided into three main parts.
The first section documented various common secret sect rituals, including their origins, brief background information, necessary conditions for conducting the rituals, and the required sect materials.
The middle section instructed readers on how to identify different secret sect categories through patterns and ritual steps. The final section focused on breaking and establishing favorable secret sect rituals.
This should be an internal manual of the Secret Sect Review Bureau, and to put it bluntly, if ordinary people were to have such a book and access to the materials, then they could hold a Secret Sect ritual with the help of professionals.
The reason for having professionals is mainly because the Secret Sect's drawings are not casually drawn. To achieve the intended effect of the ritual, a high level of precision is required in the expression; otherwise, the effect will be greatly discounted.
Here, the pattern illustrator needs to know the specific function of the ritual they are depicting and must be emotionally rich. This is because they not only need to immerse themselves in it but also use it to infect others.
This is not a job for the average person. It's either someone cultivated by the Secret Sect or a professional in this business. The latter is strictly targeted by the Secret Sect Review Bureau. As long as these individuals are controlled, most Secret Sect rituals can be prevented, and at the very least, the cost of holding such rituals can be significantly increased while reducing their impact.
Chen Chuan has always been interested in these mysterious things, especially the last part, where he holds some simple rituals to help himself.
Of course, without the authorization of the Secret Sect Review Bureau, private rituals are not allowed. But this doesn't prevent him from gaining an understanding.
This material is very thick, with a lot of content and dense information. You can slowly browse through it in the coming time.
Just at this moment, the radio broadcasted a piece of news, "The railroad on Mount Xieshan has been repaired and is now open to traffic again after the efforts of the maintenance department in recent days..."
Chen Chuan paused as he turned the page, finally, the railroad has been restored, and it seems that many things are returning to normal with the fall of the Mo Lan Corporation.
At the same time, in a special train bound for Yangzhi City, the newly appointed Minister of Civil Affairs, Zhu Xian, sat in the VIP compartment. Seated in front of him was a man dressed in a high-end uniform, resembling a business executive.
"Minister Zhu, you must have understood the situation in Yangzhi City before your arrival. When the Mo Lan Corporation was in charge, our company's business couldn't expand. Now that they've fallen, we hope to sell our implants here. This is a land yet to be cultivated, with a lot of potential for development."
In the 1619 book, I saw the correct version!
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 focusing on Yangzhi?"
The man just smiled and asked back, "Why is Mo Lan focusing on Yangzhi?"
Zhu Xian nodded in understanding, "It seems Yangzhi City has its uniqueness."
The man smiled and said, "Minister Zhu, after Mo Lan Corporation's retreat, it's not just our company that wants to enter here. But how we choose depends on you. Your support is crucial to us. If our company can establish its business here, we will also support you in various affairs.
If you retire in the future, we can also find a position in the company that will satisfy you. This is our company's promise."
Zhu Xian didn't respond. Instead, his assistant beside him whispered, "Minister, it's time for dinner."
The man smiled, knowing it was time to leave. He stood up, took a top hat from the nearby rack, and placed it on his chest. He bowed slightly to Zhu Xian, "Minister Zhu, I'm delighted to have this conversation with you today. I wish you a pleasant meal, and we look forward to your response."
After saying this, he put on his top hat and left under the guidance of his attendant.
Watching him leave, Zhu Xian sighed, "Opening up the situation is not easy."
With the fall of the Mo Lan Corporation, a large number of elite officials in Yangzhi City were implicated. Although many officials have been transferred from outside to take up these positions, the influence of the local factions is still significant. The Bureau of Administration will likely leave behind hidden problems, and now these companies are also eyeing this place. The situation is intricate and complex, and it's not easy to unravel.
At this moment, his assistant entered the room and placed several telegrams on his desk. Although he hasn't officially taken office yet, some applications have already reached him.
Most of these are for the purpose of testing the waters and declaring allegiance in advance. The content is not that important, but he flipped through them and noted 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 quota application form for Wu Yi Academy to Central City. There's a student with outstanding performance, so it was sent here for your signature."
"A quota application for Central City..."
Zhu Xian thought for a moment and frowned, "Let's put this minor matter on hold for now."
As a former government official, he instinctively rejected the idea of a martial arts institution. Moreover, he considered other government affairs more important than this. So, he casually placed it at the bottom of the pile.
Just then, he sensed something and looked up 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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