Chapter 236: The Deal
Chapter 236: The Deal
After reviewing the suggestions, Chen Chuan noticed an important piece of advice at the end.
"The success rate for the third limit is 35%..."
He pondered for a moment. A chance of more than one-third seemed not too bad, but it wasn't particularly high either.
However, this assessment was based on his displayed physical qualities and the exclusion of the Forge Breathing Method. If he were to include the Forge Breathing Method and the Second Self, which could withstand drug damage, the success rate would undoubtedly be higher.
But he wouldn't ignore these suggestions. If there was a way to improve his original body, he didn't want to miss it.
"Light and Shadow Auxiliary Training..."
This was another term he had never heard of, so he searched for it and quickly found the answer.
This light, known as 'Radiant Light', was a biological light emitted by certain special organisms. In Central City, it existed in a unique deep-sea fish species. However, acquiring this resource also required payment. He checked the price, and the minimum starting rate was four digits per hour, making it extremely expensive.
Capturing it himself was out of the question. This creature was not social and required specialized breeding environments and drug feeding to gather in sufficient numbers. It was simply impossible for ordinary people to achieve this.
Even this price was the publicly listed one. Due to limited resources, even if one wanted to use it, they would have to wait in line and might not even get a turn.
He felt that this resource wasn't something he needed at the moment, so he temporarily ignored it and decided to reconsider later.
Overall, this admission test was very worthwhile, and the suggestions provided were highly targeted. It helped him identify his weaknesses and the areas he needed to work on.
If he chose to train without following the recommendations...
He searched, and the interface immediately displayed a dense list of recommended courses, with highly detailed items. Each part of the alienated organs had corresponding training methods.
Whenever he carefully examined a specific item, the interface would show an estimate based on his assessment level. It included the number of days he might need to practice that item, the amount of medication required, and the possible effects he could achieve. It was all laid out clearly.
Moreover, because these assessments were based on extensive data, they might even be more accurate than some teachers' judgments based on experience.
But this didn't mean that teachers were useless. For specific cultivation, these assessments couldn't replace the value of verbal instruction and personal demonstration. That deep understanding and grasp could only come from someone who had truly practiced.
However, these training methods weren't suitable for him. They focused on a specific alienated organ and delved deeper into a particular aspect, while he practiced the Zhouyuan Technique, which emphasized a holistic approach, considering all aspects.
As he scrolled down, he noticed that the school also provided consultation and advice to off-campus fighters. For example, they offered several fixed learning templates, with each step, detail, and even medication dosage meticulously annotated.
Fighters could simply follow these templates, and as long as they weren't too weak, their upper limit might not be very high, but their lower limit wouldn't be too low either.
Here, he noticed a mention of special training for transplanting alienated organs.
He paused for a moment, then quickly switched to search for more information.
Transplanting alienated organs meant transplanting the alienated organs of other fighters onto oneself to achieve the goal of perfecting the coverage of alienated organs.
Although the effect was not as good as that of native organs developed within one's body, there were still some side effects. Still, it could indeed make up for some deficiencies in a fighter's cultivation.
The note at the end stated that it could only be performed within the boundaries of the law, and private transplants violated government and corporate regulations.
He shook his head. Although there were strict laws governing this, the very existence of this technology raised serious concerns.
After dismissing this option, he moved on to the last item on his search—medication, the aspect he cared about the most.
He found that each type of medication had a corresponding price, and none were free. Unlike the Wu Yi Academy, there was no provision of a certain amount of medication for free. Although the price of a single dose didn't seem too high, the cost could quickly add up if one needed a large quantity.
He thought deeply. He wasn't naturally talented and would require far more medication than others. Even if he had the financial means to purchase it, having this data would be an issue.
According to the academy's regulations, students were prohibited from selling medication for profit. Violation of this rule could result in expulsion. For such a large quantity of medication, he would need to provide a reasonable explanation.
When the time came, he would have to undergo an inspection at the school, which would be very troublesome. He didn't want to expose the true condition of his body.
At this moment, a prompt popped up on the interface: "We noticed that you tend to browse for cheaper medications. If your budget is insufficient, we offer loan services. You can choose from the following options..."
Chen Chuan shook his head and dismissed the prompt without a second thought.
However, he needed to find a solution for the medication issue...
Any official purchase of medication would leave a trace, and he couldn't afford to do that. But he had seen the regulation in Central City prohibiting private sales of medication.
If it was prohibited, there must be a market for it, and it couldn't be completely eradicated. So, he might be able to obtain medication from other sources, although the price would likely be different, and there would be no tracking.
He considered his options. He had saved up quite a bit, but it wouldn't be enough. He needed to come up with a plan.
There was one more option, though—the haunting tale.
If such a thing existed in Central City, perhaps he could use the Secret Sect Ritual to capture it and make it his nourishment.
With this thought, he switched to another interface and searched for urban legends and similar topics. Although there was no explicit mention of such a thing, he quickly noticed several suspicious situations, some of which involved related commissions.
However, when he tried to inquire further, a prompt informed him that this involved professional services. He would need to have the identity of a commissioner or the background of a commissioning company to access this information.
He glanced at it and saw that as a Wu Yi Academy student, he could register as a commissioner by paying a fee. However, handling commissions still required dealing with the commissioner, various regulations, and tax matters. If it was a personal matter, he would need a lawyer to handle these affairs on his behalf.
Of course, he could also entrust the matter to a commission company. They would take care of all the trivial tasks, allowing the commissioner to focus solely on their commission. But if the Central City didn't recognize the commissioner's senior status, most of his earnings would be taken, essentially working for others.
Reading this, he thought of Gao Ming, who had previously mentioned that he would also come to the Central City soon. It was about time to give him a call.
He picked up the phone and dialed a number.
After a short wait, the call connected, and he said, "Gao Ming? It's me. I'm already at the Central City Academy. How are things on your end?"
Gao Ming's light laughter came through the phone, "Cousin, as I said, when you enter the Central City, it's when I truly showcase my worth. I've received an invitation from a law firm in the Central City and will join them as an independent lawyer. After handling the paperwork, I'll come to the Central City."
Chen Chuan was delighted to hear this news and said, "That's great. I have something that requires your help."
Gao Ming asked, "Cousin, can you give me some details so I can prepare in advance?"
Chen Chuan briefly described the situation he had just witnessed, although he didn't mention that his primary target was the haunting tale, but rather the reward.
After listening, Gao Ming considered for a moment and said, "Regarding the commission in the Central City, I've looked into it before. By the time I complete the procedures and arrive there, it might be February. If you need something urgently, cousin, there's a temporary solution you can try before I arrive."
"What solution?"
Gao Ming said, "Since haunting tale commissions don't require specialized skills compared to other commissions, cousin, you can find a trustworthy commissioner or someone who can handle things discreetly. You can collaborate with them privately, and they can take on the commission. You can divide the reward privately, which will also benefit them."
Chen Chuan immediately understood. For commissioners like this, there must be a way to bypass the company and do private jobs. By working with these individuals, he could avoid those issues.
Of course, the prerequisite was not being afraid of being blackmailed.
He remembered someone and said, "Thank you, Gao Ming."
"No problem, cousin. If you have any questions, just give me a call."
After ending the call with Gao Ming, Chen Chuan hung up and began to consider carefully.
At the same time, in another part of the city, Lao Qi drove to a place filled with ruins. Vines clung to the broken walls, and the ground was pitted and flooded, with overturned vehicles and dense vegetation everywhere.
This was not an illusion.
This was the territory of the Skeleton Gang, who refused to use any Yin-Yang devices. They cultivated a large number of alien algae here, effectively disrupting the biota field and confusing the Spider Mother's judgment.
In fact, there were many similar places within the Central City, like countless holes in a thin film. These areas were unmonitored and out of control, but the Central City's authority decided not to waste resources on them unless there was a special situation.
He didn't dare to venture too deep. After driving in for a while, he stopped and got out of the car. Standing by the side, he reached into the driver's seat and honked the horn.
Thump! A figure landed on the roof of an abandoned car and squatted there. He wore a feather-like outer garment and a skeleton mask, and his exposed face was pale and dry, as if he hadn't seen the sun in a long time.
As Lao Qi looked around, figures wearing skeleton masks emerged from the ruins of the buildings on both sides and from underground tunnels. Some held up crossbows and firearms, aiming at him.
Lao Qi suppressed his tension and slowly took out a metal disc from the passenger seat, holding it high, "I have what you want."
He opened the disc, revealing a broken piece with faint red lines inside, emitting a weak glow.
If Chen Chuan were there, he would recognize that it was similar to the item he acquired with Ren Xiaotian in the wilderness from Jiaoshan the first time.
"Fresh goods."
The earliest Skeleton Gang member who had landed on the car roof licked his lips and said, "Give him the money." Immediately, someone jumped from above onto the SUV's roof, making Lao Qi smile.
The man snatched the metal disc from Lao Qi's hand, inspected it, and then threw a metal canister at him. Lao Qi quickly caught it, opened it, and saw it was filled with bundles of money. He quickly closed it and put it in the car.
"As I said, if you have more goods, you can still come to us for a trade. We'll take as much as you have."
Lao Qi nodded.
After the man spoke, he turned and jumped off the car, and the other Skeleton Gang members retreated, and the area became quiet again, as if no one was there.
Lao Qi breathed a sigh of relief, got back into the car, and slowly backed out. As he drove out of the area and onto the highway, the sunlight shone on the car again, and he looked at the canister of money, unable to hold back a smile.
However, at this moment, a red light suddenly appeared in front of him, and a warning sounded in his ear, "Front vehicle, you are suspected of carrying an unknown virus after entering the abandoned area. Please stop immediately for inspection and cleaning." His smile froze.
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(End of Chapter)
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