Chapter 265: The Incident
Chapter 265: The Incident
The radiant light within the glass cylinder became increasingly dazzling, and the illusory figure of Chen Chuan's second self seemed to flicker within.
The intensity of the radiant assault might not have been strong, but it was relentless and never-ending, embracing everything without pause. It eliminated all cover and blind spots, leaving no place to hide or escape.
Chen Chuan's vision was filled with a white haze, and he felt as if his entire body was floating, a sensation that seemed surreal. There was no biofield monitoring in this place, and those outside couldn't see what was happening inside, so he didn't need to put on a show. But just sitting there motionless felt like wasting an hour.
He thought for a moment and decided to stand up and practice his techniques. The space here was neither too big nor too small, and he hadn't brought his Snow Lady Sword with him. The sword techniques he had learned were difficult to practice, so he opted to rehearse his freehand combat skills instead.
As he started moving, he noticed that this activity seemed to increase the absorption efficiency.
Although the improvement seemed slight, Chen Chuan, who had mastered the Vital Breath Technique, could clearly sense the subtle changes in his altered tissues. He felt that these tissues were indeed more active than before.
With this in mind, he decided to continue.
Enveloped in the radiant light, he repeatedly practiced his freehand combat skills. Soon, he felt his body heating up, and the altered tissues seemed to greedily absorb the light that seeped through, causing strands of vapor to rise from his body even without him using the Furnace Breathing Method.
This forced him to stop and take a drink from his water bottle, finishing half of it in one go. Then he continued.
He felt fulfilled in this space, but the medical team outside was growing anxious. Would he ever come out? Could this young man really endure this for so long?
Someone spoke up, "Is he going to pass out in there?"
The medical team was concerned. This was a possibility.
Due to the torment of the radiant exposure, some people had fainted inside while trying to endure it. However, this didn't provide protection; otherwise, they could just go in and punch themselves.
Once the exposed person fainted, the altered tissues would also enter a dormant state, unable to absorb the radiant light. In such cases, further exposure wouldn't bring any benefits; instead, it would lead to various adverse symptoms in the body. There had been a previous instance of this.
But according to regulations, they couldn't disturb the exposed person until the time was up. So, they could only wait anxiously outside.
An hour passed in the blink of an eye.
As Chen Chuan punched, he suddenly heard rhythmic knocking sounds coming from the knocking plate, indicating that time was almost up.
So soon?
He felt a sense of unfinished business.
He slowly exhaled and straightened his body, and at the same time, the surrounding light gradually faded until it disappeared.
He picked up his belongings, walked forward, and opened the door, stepping out from inside.
The medical team rushed towards him, their eyes fixed on him. They saw strands of white vapor rising from his body, and his skin had a slight reddish hue, indicating that he had endured intense suffering.
Despite his clear consciousness, had he really endured it? This was his first time experiencing radiant exposure, and as they breathed a sigh of relief, they secretly admired him. Such cases were rare, and they felt fortunate to have witnessed it firsthand.
The medical team leader looked Chen Chuan up and down and asked, "Young man, how do you feel? Do you need a check-up?"
Chen Chuan shook his head.
The team leader, seeing that he was fine, stepped aside and said, "You can go now."
Chen Chuan nodded and left the building, once again encountering the stern-faced person in charge. This individual led him to the elevator and back upstairs. After signing his name at a registration desk, he exited the building.
Outside, Cao Guiqi was waiting for him. Upon seeing Chen Chuan, he asked, "What did you feel during your first radiant exposure?"
At this moment, Chen Chuan could clearly sense the enhancement of his bone and muscle tissues, so he replied, "I feel great."
Cao Guiqi was surprised, but a hint of melancholy and admiration flashed in his eyes. He didn't ask further, only saying, "Let's go."
Chen Chuan nodded and left the place with him. As they got into the car, he glanced back at the building. Unfortunately, such opportunities were rare, and with the Handling Bureau's limited offerings, he only got two chances per month. Should he find more opportunities?
On the way back, Cao Guiqi spoke, "The radiant light is used to strengthen your bone and muscle tissues, while your internal organs require the Treasure Ointment produced by Heavenly Origin Herbs.
I have twelve portions left, but Heavenly Origin Herbs strictly controls this medication. I can only obtain three portions per month at most, but it's not very useful for me now. So, I'll transfer them to you."
He extended his hand and said, "You don't need to thank me. I told you, this is just a favor for the Handling Bureau. During this time, as I'm responsible for instructing you, you can ask me anything."
Chen Chuan nodded and thought for a moment before asking, "May I ask Cao, aside from the opportunities provided by the Wu Yi Academy and the Handling Bureau, are there other places where I can find similar support for radiant exposure and medication?"
Cao Guiqi spoke, "Given your situation, unless you can secure an investment from a company, I'm talking about those state-owned enterprises. If you receive funding from the Handling Bureau, then only these state-owned enterprises might consider giving you another chance. But this is just a possibility, and it's nearly impossible to achieve."
"State-owned enterprises usually cultivate their own trusted fighters. The Wu Yi Academies across the country have likely already found suitable candidates. Unless their invested individuals encounter unforeseen circumstances or emergencies, forcing them to seek replacements, they still won't consider someone already on the radar of other departments."
"My suggestion is that you try to strive within the Handling Bureau. The Bureau provides more than one Radiance Assault opportunity per month, distributing them evenly among all invested trainees."
"The Handling Bureau conducts evaluations monthly. The lowest-rated trainees will have their opportunities reduced. If you can demonstrate sufficient value, you may have the chance to receive an additional opportunity each month."
Chen Chuan contemplated for a moment. If this was the case, he had to make an effort, even if it meant taking on more responsibilities. But that wasn't a problem; to gain something, one must give something. When one is weak, there's no need to overthink it. Once you become powerful, you can naturally shed the shackles that bind you.
The car turned around and, within half an hour, they were back near the central area. Suddenly, he sensed something and looked over the overpass. In the distance, a building erupted in a burst of fire, followed by an explosion in his ears.
Almost simultaneously, his Boundary Vessel displayed a notification: "An explosion occurred southwest, approximately 500 meters away. Please exercise caution and avoid the area."
Just a few seconds later, another voice sounded in his ear: "'Dregs Market' has experienced a violent assault involving fighters. The closest Handling Bureau reserve enforcement personnel, Chen Chuan, is authorized for temporary enforcement powers. Officer Chen, please proceed immediately to stop the criminal incident."
Hearing this, Chen Chuan looked up and said, "Senior Cao, I think I need to get off here."
Cao Guiqi understood and replied, "A notification from the Handling Bureau? This is just a notification from the platform's non-active consciousness entity, not a mandatory requirement from the Bureau. You can choose not to go."
But Chen Chuan had other thoughts. He wanted the Handling Bureau to give him a chance. Since they had notified him, and he was nearby, there was no reason not to go. "I know, but I think I should go."
Cao Guiqi stared at him for a moment. Then, he instructed the driver, "Take the next exit." He turned to Chen Chuan and looked at the Snow Lady Sword by his side. "You only brought a sword, right?" He reached out his hand, "Give me the gun."
The butler immediately retrieved a pistol from between the car seats and handed it to him.
Cao Guiqi took the gun, along with the exquisite and elegant holster, and passed them to Chen Chuan. "This is the Thunderbolt from the Dragon Roar Corporation. It's yours."
Chen Chuan didn't hesitate. He thanked him and took the gun, tucking it into his windbreaker's waist pocket. Then, right in front of Cao Guiqi, he took some medication. After the car exited the overpass, he opened the door, bid farewell to Cao Guiqi, and headed down with the Snow Lady Sword in hand.
As soon as he stepped out, a gust of wind blew past. He adjusted his Stetson, took a deep breath, and sprinted towards the incident site.
Master Ding watched his swift movements and unwavering posture and said, "Young Master, this young man reminds me of you when you were younger."
Cao Guiqi nodded, his flawless hand clenching slightly, but he subconsciously covered it with his sleeve. "Let's go back. He can handle this."
"Yes, Young Master."
As Chen Chuan ran, the Handling Bureau sent new information to his Boundary Vessel, primarily the attackers' current locations and identities.
Initial estimates indicated four attackers, including two Level 2 Warriors. Each of them had military-grade protective decks implanted, along with enhanced skeletons and implanted heart-lung systems.
These implants were common among mercenaries, and he had encountered them before. However, based on the displayed model, they seemed more advanced than what he had seen in the past.
Currently, the attackers hadn't left the site; instead, they occupied it and were in a standoff with the city patrol officers who had arrived quickly.
With each stride, he felt his movements and power becoming smoother and more fluid.
Clearly, the enhancement of his transformed bone and muscle tissue allowed him to unleash greater strength and execute swifter actions.
If he could have such opportunities monthly, it would indeed significantly strengthen his foundation. He made a silent vow to seize such opportunities in the future!
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(End of Chapter)
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