Chapter 269: Report
Chapter 269: Report
After a hearty meal of grilled meat and a short rest, Chen Chuan returned to the training ground at 1:00 PM.
Zheng Tongtong approached him, holding a new sword in her hand. It was a specially-made teaching sword, still in the form of a thick-backed blade, its dark surface giving no hint of the material it was forged from, but its weight was clearly not light.
Standing in front of Chen Chuan, she said, "Junior Chen, this sword is quite heavy. Be careful."
Chen Chuan nodded.
Zheng Tongtong, after this solemn reminder, spun on the spot, and with a whoosh, she slashed horizontally upwards, using the momentum of her body to swing the sword.
Chen Chuan immediately raised his sword to block, applying the techniques he had learned earlier. But as the two swords made contact, he felt an immense force coming from the other sword, and the techniques he knew were not enough to withstand it.
Since he couldn't move, in that instant, he instinctively mobilized altered organs outside the scope of his force techniques to resist.
But before he could do that, the pressure forced him to retreat, and for a moment, he felt like he was floating, and the Xuejun Blade in his hand trembled incessantly.
Zheng Tongtong planted her sword on the ground and asked, "Well, Junior Chen, how was it?"
Chen Chuan exhaled and returned to his position, saying, "No problem, let's go again."
Zheng Tongtong, without any courtesy, spun in place and slashed again. Chen Chuan was pushed back once more, but this time, he felt like he had grasped a trick.
By the third strike, he only retreated two steps, and by the fourth, he only half-stepped back. From the fifth strike onwards, he could stand his ground, just like before.
At that moment, he realized that the force technique Zheng Teacher had taught him was just a basic framework, and the altered organs he mobilized were in the general direction. How to vary it was all based on this foundation, and as more altered organs around him were involved and mobilized, even a force like this could gradually be resisted.
This was thanks to the altered organs throughout his body, cultivated through the Zhou Yuan Power Technique. These organs were always there, ready to be engaged when needed, so it wasn't difficult for him to do this.
But for those without altered organs, special stimulation and adjustments were required, and they often got stuck at this step for a while, not as smooth as Chen Chuan.
Zheng Teacher hadn't expected him to adjust so quickly and silently nodded in approval. This trainee indeed had a solid foundation, with a comprehensive coverage of altered organs. She had taught many, and only two or three had adapted as quickly, and they were all naturally talented individuals.
This trainee seemed to be the same, but it made sense. According to his file, he practiced the Zhou Yuan Power Technique, and without natural talent, it was impossible to achieve anything with this technique.
On the training ground, Zheng Tongtong started to speed up. Before, she had let Chen Chuan adapt to each strike, but now she was getting serious. The training room was filled with the heavy whoosh of the sword cutting through the air and the clanging sound of blades clashing.
At 5:00 PM in the evening, Zheng Teacher called a halt, and the sparring session ended.
At this moment, Chen Chuan could feel a slight tingling sensation in the corresponding altered organs, obviously fatigued from repeated practice, but he remained energetic, guessing it was the mutton he had eaten at noon.
Zheng Teacher said, "That's enough training for today, Trainee Chen. Come again tomorrow."
Chen Chuan replied, "Yes." He held his sword and bowed respectfully to Zheng Teacher, then bowed to Zheng Tongtong, "Thank you, Senior Zheng."
Zheng Tongtong returned the bow and gave him a thumbs-up, saying, "Junior Chen, don't mention it. You're very good."
After bidding farewell to the two, Chen Chuan quickly tidied up and left Zheng Teacher's residence, carrying the Xuejun Blade.
As he stepped onto the main street of Central City, the dimming sky flooded his senses with a rush of various lights and shadows. He had adjusted the Boundary Token provided by the Processing Bureau, instantly filtering out most of the sensory input.
When he boarded the tram, a notification from the Processing Bureau platform came through the Boundary Token. It informed him that the sudden case he had dealt with earlier had been resolved, and provided a full report on the situation.
Chen Chuan read the report and learned that these attackers were originally part of the same mercenary squad. They had recently returned from an overseas mission and were taking a break.
However, on their way back, they were informed that although they had occupied the designated location, they had let the primary target escape. According to the signed agreement, most of their mercenary pay was deducted.
The problem was that they had borrowed money to purchase equipment and maintain their implants, and with most of their pay deducted, they not only failed to earn money but also ended up with heavy debts.
As mercenaries, they couldn't accept this. So, they decided to pull off a big heist.
Through an information channel, they learned that a certain exchange shop had recently acquired several expensive items that were both portable and in high demand. They decided to target this place.
They split into two groups, with one group gathering at the second-hand market. But that's where the problem arose.
One of the team members saw a second-hand implant there. This implant had once saved his life on the battlefield, and it even had his name engraved on it. The team member had personally sent his injured comrade to the rear, but at the time, the injury wasn't severe enough to be considered critical.
Upon discovering the situation, the team member immediately lost his temper, throwing a bomb. The shop owner fled through the safety passage on the third floor, but was still pursued and shot in the head on the second floor.
The commotion alerted nearby security patrols, foiling their attack plan. Most of the members were captured by the arriving city patrol team and Processing Bureau personnel, but the leader managed to escape and is now wanted.
As law enforcers had previously faced retaliation from criminals, the bureau reminded him to be cautious and wear protective gear when going out.
After reading the report, Chen Chuan paid attention to the information about the fugitive and then closed it. By then, the tram had reached the station. He got off at the station and returned to the Mystic Palace Tower, illuminated by the ever-changing intertwining lights.
The next day, Chen Chuan left the academy around the same time as the previous day and headed to Teacher Zheng's home for another day of training.
Today, Zheng Tongtong did not use the heavy blade from yesterday but instead held a lightweight blade as thin as a cicada's wing.
This blade was not made of metal but polished from a type of biological cartilage, with a row of holes drilled into it. With the enhancement of unique force, it could be swung at incredible speeds.
Teacher Zheng first taught Chen Chuan a set of techniques to improve his force speed. Once he became familiar with them, Zheng Tongtong joined the practice, and Chen Chuan was required to keep up with the blade's speed.
Once again, Chen Chuan performed exceptionally, matching Zheng Tongtong's speed within a day of training. Over the next few days, he repeatedly alternated between training with the two blades.
On the ninth day, after the training session, Teacher Zheng said to him, "Tomorrow is a leisure day. Go back, rest, and relax. We're training in combat, and this kind of skill training doesn't require you to be tense all the time. Go and unwind, and we'll start the next phase the day after tomorrow."
"Okay," Chen Chuan replied. He could feel that although the current training was still foundational, he had already made significant progress compared to his previous self.
After bidding farewell to Teacher Zheng and his daughter, Chen Chuan returned to his school.
He had arranged to go on a cruise with Tan Zhi that evening, so he went back to his dormitory, freshened up, and started packing early.
He put on the academy's uniform and wore protective gear underneath. He also prepared to bring the Xuejun Blade and the Thunderbolt Gun given to him by Cao Guiqi.
He had asked beforehand, and it was confirmed that they could carry weapons. Not just him, but all students from Wu Yi Academy would be armed. As fighters who understood the power of force, they would never entrust their lives to others.
Just as Chen Chuan finished packing, a message from Tan Zhi arrived: "Chen Chuan, how's it going? We're ready to go. How about you?"
"I'm ready anytime," Chen Chuan replied.
"Great, let's go! Come downstairs," Tan Zhi said.
Chen Chuan picked up his belongings and took the elevator downstairs. When he reached the square, he saw Tan Zhi sitting in a convertible, waving at him.
"Chen Chuan, get in," Tan Zhi said.
Chen Chuan walked over, opened the door, and sat in the passenger seat. As soon as he fastened his seatbelt, Tan Zhi stepped on the accelerator, and the car shot forward.
For a moment, the wind blew through their hair and clothes. The spring breeze in February was actually quite cool, but as fighters, they both felt comfortable.
Tan Zhi casually rested one hand on the steering wheel. He asked, "Chen Chuan, how's it going? Has the school assigned you an assessment project? Have you found a suitable instructor recently?"
"I've found one," Chen Chuan replied.
"It's convenient to have the Processing Bureau as your backer. The company investing in me is not too big or too small, and their conditions aren't as harsh as those of large corporations. There's more freedom in the future.
By the way, you might not know this, but the senior student organizing this trip has the Canglong Corporation as his backer. They have various marine businesses, and the sea is their home turf. However, we won't be venturing far from the coastline. This is mainly to ensure that if we encounter danger, even if we have to jump ship, we can still swim to safety."
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and said, "That is indeed very 'safe.'"
Tan Zhi chuckled and said, "We have to be cautious. Have you heard of the Resistance Organization?"
"I know a little," Chen Chuan replied.
"These guys cause trouble everywhere," Tan Zhi said. "The Lower District is heavily infiltrated. Oh, I'm talking about the real 'Lower District' below. That place is like a festering sore on Central City. Who knows if they might appear where we gather? We have to be careful, right?"
Chen Chuan had a feeling that Tan Zhi was using the Resistance Organization as an excuse. If there was danger, it might not only be from the Resistance Organization.
He didn't delve deeper into it. Instead, he looked up the Canglong Corporation. This company was originally a state-owned enterprise engaged in marine biology. Later, some of its businesses were spun off.
From the company's business scope, it was possible that the existence of deep-sea creatures in the Sea Boundary Field was due to this company's involvement.
Tan Zhi drove at a fast pace, and within half an hour, they arrived at the Ji Yang District port. By then, they could feel the sea breeze blowing in. Tan Zhi gestured towards a cruise ship docked near the sea, "Look, that's where we're going today, the Rhinoceros Cruise."
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