Chapter 257: The Start of School
Chapter 257: The Start of School
Chen Chuan accessed the information on the Boundary Token and discovered that major corporations and banks offered safety deposit box services. However, the fees for these services were exorbitant, with a minimum rental period of one year and a starting price in the tens of thousands. Additionally, a multiple deposit was required upfront, making it a daunting prospect for most.
Smaller storage companies, on the other hand, were less reliable. Even if external theft wasn't a concern, internal theft was still a possibility.
So, he asked Wu Bei via the Boundary Token, "Wu Xiao, do you know of any suitable place where I can temporarily store these items?"
Wu Bei thought for a moment and replied, "Xiao Chen, if you trust me, why not leave them with me? I have a warehouse where I keep some miscellaneous items. There's 24-hour security at my apartment, so it's quite safe."
Chen Chuan considered the offer and agreed, "Alright, I'll leave the items with you for now. I'll transfer them once I find a suitable place."
After making the arrangements, he began to sort through the items. Due to the large quantity, it was impossible to take everything at once, so he contacted Old Qi to bring his car. They loaded everything into the vehicle and transported it to Wu Bei's designated warehouse.
Chen Chuan took the drugs suitable for the Second Limit, packing them into a parcel to take with him. With these medications and the Haunt he had previously acquired, he should have enough to support his combat training for a considerable period.
He also kept the stack of training materials, intending to take them back and study them at his leisure.
Teacher Wu had meticulously documented his training records from the Second and Third Limits, creating a valuable resource. In some ways, these records were even more precious than the drugs, as they represented a fighter's personal account of their journey. Such insights were not something that could be purchased, and it was only because Teacher Wu had initially intended to teach students that these records existed. Otherwise, they would never have been created, as their existence would expose his secrets to others.
Upon returning to school, Chen Chuan secluded himself in his dormitory, dedicating his time to both training and studying these materials.
When it came to combat theory, he realized that he had some gaps in his knowledge, only possessing a few critical pieces of information.
This was understandable, as the upper echelons intentionally restricted access to information. Students at Yangzhi Wu Yi were initially unaware of Altered Organs, let alone the intricacies of these concepts. Moreover, their focus was primarily on combat training during the early stages, with many students struggling to even reach the Second Limit. Understanding these concepts at the beginning would be a waste of time.
Even after graduation, unless one pursued a teaching career or aimed for higher combat levels, there was no need to delve into these theories.
Now, with these materials, Chen Chuan could fill in the gaps in his knowledge.
He Xiao Xing had once told him that the journey from the First to the Third Limit was essentially a continuous process, and Teacher Wu's records confirmed this. There were no apparent bottlenecks; it all depended on the growth of one's Altered Organs.
The importance of talent was even greater than he had imagined. From a fighter's perspective, one's potential seemed to be determined from the moment of birth.
Therefore, instead of focusing on breaking through limits, the training at this stage emphasized the proper arrangement and utilization of one's Altered Organs.
However, this was a complex issue. Guiding the growth of Altered Organs was a nuanced art.
Teacher Wu's approach was both professional and comprehensive, covering both practical techniques and theoretical insights. He regularly updated his records, adding new insights as he gained them over time.
When learning from He Xiao Xing, the focus was on hands-on experience, allowing him to understand the reasons behind each action. It was a highly personalized approach, and many of the techniques felt beyond the reach of ordinary individuals.
Teacher Wu's style was different, as he explained training points in a manner accessible to the average person. This method ensured that if one person could apply it, most others could as well, showcasing two distinct teaching styles.
Chen Chuan found great value in comparing the insights from the training materials with his own learning experiences. While he understood certain concepts, he lacked the clarity of expression that Teacher Wu demonstrated. Every time he read a passage that accurately articulated his thoughts, he felt a sense of clarity and understanding.
After carefully reviewing the materials on the First and Second Limits, he focused on the transition from the Second to the Third Limit, studying the changes and key points during that phase.
Based on the descriptions, he assessed that he was previously in the latter half of the Second Limit.
Now, with the integration of the Second Self, his physical qualities had doubled, and the strength and robustness of his Altered Organs had similarly increased twofold. However, none of these changes were externally visible; his body and Altered Organs remained identical in appearance to before the integration.
Teacher Wu provided detailed guidance for students at each stage, and through this, Chen Chuan understood what aspects he should focus on and which areas of training needed reinforcement.
These training methods didn't require additional drugs or equipment; they solely relied on refining techniques to allow students to self-correct and enhance their Altered Organs, making it an incredibly cost-effective approach.
Perhaps it was this very long-term teaching and research feedback that allowed Teacher Wu to accumulate rich experience, which later enabled him to establish the Void Practice System. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to complete it in the end.
After reviewing these techniques, Chen Chuan found them very inspiring. If not for his unique cultivation method, each student would usually only have a portion of altered organs, and many teaching methods were developed specifically for these areas.
Teacher Wu did not approve of this approach. He believed that continuing this practice would only prematurely deplete the students' potential and lead to a one-sided pursuit of combat power, making it increasingly difficult to progress. In his opinion, holistic coordination was the most crucial aspect.
According to the data he listed, although in the short term, students trained through traditional enhancement methods showed greater strength and could quickly develop combat capabilities.
However, unless they were naturally talented, most students reached a certain limit and then stagnated. Afterward, they could only rely on implants to make up for their deficiencies.
But the students taught using Teacher Wu's methods had greater room for growth, and the records also supported his theory.
Chen Chuan, upon reading this, deeply agreed. Coordination and holism were what he had always valued, and this training method was something he could adopt.
The notes also included the significant reactions and characteristics of altered organs at various stages of the training process. With this information, he could clearly understand his progress and identify any abnormalities, which was very useful.
Next, it was time to quickly familiarize himself with and master these techniques.
Ten days passed in a flash.
After the last rest day in January, the time came for the official start of the new semester on February 1st. It was on this day, around 8 a.m., that Chen Chuan noticed that on his Boundary Token, a section of the academy platform suddenly displayed many new course projects that hadn't been there before.
He took a look and saw that all these additional courses were public and were taught by instructors not from the Jinbei Road Wu Yi Academy but from the highest headquarters.
After reading the introduction, he understood that the highest headquarters in the capital dispatched a group of excellent lecturers to various regional headquarters every year to teach courses. These courses were free of charge, but they didn't offer one-on-one detailed and profound instruction.
As these were public courses, they weren't displayed on the platform before the start of the semester, and Teacher Wu had previously used this information gap to create anxiety.
On January 19th, I read the book and saw no errors in the version!
At this moment, a prompt appeared on his Boundary Token: "Student Chen Chuan, welcome to the start of this semester. As you have a mandatory assessment project this semester, please select a teacher in this field within three days. If the student chooses to abandon it, please provide a supplementary explanation. Failure to choose will result in a deduction of evaluation points."
Chen Chuan looked at it and saw that every student in the academy had evaluation points, which were linked to their assessment scores, their academic performance each semester, and the academy's commissions.
Students with high scores enjoyed more educational benefits, but if their scores dropped too low, they would be expelled. No wonder Tan Zhi had come to guide him that day, specifically for one point.
As he was browsing, another voice sounded from his Boundary Token: "Is this Student Chen Chuan?"
Chen Chuan couldn't see the contact, but he could tell it was a message from the school's administrative management. He replied, "It's me."
"If you're not busy, please come to the Special Assignment Office on the 72nd floor."
Chen Chuan agreed and quickly tidied up before leaving his room and taking the elevator to the 72nd floor. As the elevator doors opened, a man walked towards him.
This man was around forty years old, with a hint of white frost in his temples, and exuded a mature and elegant demeanor. He seemed to be preparing to take the elevator, and as he brushed past Chen Chuan, he glanced at him and smiled, "So, you're Student Chen Chuan?"
"Yes, and you are?" Chen Chuan asked.
The man smiled, "I'm Ling Jianxing, the Assistant to the President. The academy warmly welcomes outstanding students like you."
Chen Chuan's heart stirred slightly at the mention of Ling's name, and he said, "Thank you, Assistant Ling."
Assistant Ling stared at his eyes, "Hmm, has Student Chen met me before?"
Chen Chuan nodded, "I think I saw you when I was searching the platform, and I saw your past lecture, but I didn't dare to believe it just now."
Assistant Ling smiled, "Is that so? Student Chen, if you have any opinions, please do share them with me. Well then, I wish you success in your studies."
After he finished speaking, he stepped into the elevator. At that moment, Chen Chuan's Boundary Token transmitted a voice: "Wu Ruo has not contacted us for more than ten days. We checked, and the last person he met was this Student Chen. He probably targeted him, but now he's gone. Could it be related to this student?"
Assistant Ling replied playfully, "Perhaps."
"Perhaps?"
Assistant Ling turned around, and as the elevator doors slowly closed, he watched Chen Chuan's figure walking forward and said, "I'll be watching."
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(End of Chapter)
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