Chapter 278: Enhancement
Chapter 278: Enhancement
Upon returning to Xuan Gong Mansion, Chen Chuan received the documents sent by Canglong Corporation, which included a handwritten note informing him that if he couldn't make it this month, the hours would accumulate for the next, but only for one month, and he needed to notify them in advance for better arrangement.
Chen Chuan contacted Assistant Yin Fang via the Boundary Vessel to inquire about the duration of the monthly three-hour Lumina irradiation sessions. Yin Fang politely informed him that his current authorization was valid for twelve months, and if he needed an extension, he could contact Secretary Sun.
Chen Chuan acknowledged and asked if the sessions could be combined for a single, more intensive irradiation. Currently, he had recommendations from the Processing Bureau, Mo Tie Mountain, and Wu Yi Academy, totaling three hours. With the additional hours from Sun Xuechang, he would have six hours per month, but they had to be used separately, requiring him to make at least four trips monthly, which was too time-consuming.
Yin Fang considered his request and replied that it wasn't a significant issue; Canglong Corporation could coordinate it. He also kindly reminded Chen Chuan that the irradiation could be harmful to the human body.
While more concentrated sessions might yield better results, it was best to be cautious and conduct them separately whenever possible.
Chen Chuan thanked him for the response and informed Yin Fang that he planned to go the next day, most likely in the afternoon, and he wanted to use the Processing Bureau's quota together. Yin Fang promptly arranged it and asked Chen Chuan to wait for a moment.
Within minutes, Yin Fang replied, offering two available time slots at 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
Chen Chuan chose 1:00 PM, and the other party confirmed the booking.
After settling the matter, Chen Chuan checked the gold card Lu Shiqi had given him. It was an anonymous account with a balance of 30,000 yuan, which could be withdrawn through the platform.
This was very practical and would allow him to purchase more Yao Guang irradiation sessions.
With these resources, he could strive to enter the Third Limit sooner, not only for status elevation but also for easier access to higher-level secrets.
After reading the news, Chen Chuan took out some medication and consumed it, a necessary routine after each training session to strengthen and recover his altered tissues. He also practiced his breath techniques and strength training, which were equally important. Fortunately, Teacher Wu had left him with a substantial supply of various medications, enough to last him for a while.
As the medication took effect, Chen Chuan accessed the Boundary Vessel, glanced through the news, and found a report on the match aboard the Rhinoceros Horn Cruise Ship. It seemed Canglong Corporation had settled matters, but there wasn't much useful information, so he skimmed through it and switched to the fringe channel.
The content there was much richer, even mentioning Wei Wusheng's intrusion and vandalism, though not in detail. The main focus was on the advantages and disadvantages of implants over natural bodies.
Scrolling down to the comments, many fighters believed that despite the match's inconclusive outcome, it would inspire many to opt for implants.
Implants offered numerous advantages over natural bodies, adapting to various environments and even allowing limb replacement in case of damage.
However, there were dissenters, like the commenter "Dancing on the Lid," who argued that the fighter had a compatibility of over 90, but how many could achieve such results?
Moreover, commercially available implants were company-produced, implying that all maintenance and upgrades relied on the company. Users needed to take anti-alteration medications, and these implants had domain vulnerabilities controlled by the companies, which skilled resonators could exploit.
The conclusion was that one should choose carefully.
Someone below ridiculed this view, asking who in Central City didn't use implants or take medication daily? It wasn't a matter of choice but a necessity. The real question was how to use them effectively.
Chen Chuan harshly criticized "Dancing on the Lid," calling such views malicious, denying people the benefits of technological progress, and labeling them as foolish, stubborn, and an obstacle to progress.
"Dancing on the Lid" didn't refute this, but the comments section erupted in debate. Chen Chuan skimmed through a few highlighted valuable threads before closing the Boundary Vessel and heading to the bathroom to freshen up before resting.
The next day, Chen Chuan visited Mo Tie Mountain in the morning. Mo Tie Mountain gave him two precious balms obtained from Tian Cong Baicao this month, instructing him to consume them and informing him that once his foundation was solid enough, he would guide Chen Chuan into the Third Limit.
The timing depended on the stability of Chen Chuan's foundation. If he felt his progress was stagnating, he could undergo another assessment.
While assessments weren't the most accurate, they were crucial references. If the assessment showed a success rate of over 60%, he could attempt to proceed to the next level.
But that might not be enough insurance for the future. If he wanted to go further, it would be best to reach seventy percent or more, so he needed to strive for all the resources that could enhance himself.
Chen Chuan sincerely noted this down. After having lunch with Cao Guixi, he left Mo Tie Mountain and took the electric train towards the Sea Boundary Arena.
Over an hour later, he arrived at the station.
Since there was no direct train to the Sea Boundary Arena, he still needed to walk a distance. Moreover, after entering this area, he couldn't use the Boundary Vessel, but that wasn't a problem for him. He could also practice his breath techniques while walking.
Along the way, he occasionally saw patrol vehicles passing by, and someone would come to ask him a few questions.
Half an hour later, he reached the Sea Boundary Arena. After retrieving records in the lobby, the medical staff suggested that since he was unwilling to take injections, four consecutive hours of irradiation would severely affect him. They recommended splitting the irradiation into two hours each day, completing it over two days.
Chen Chuan considered this and asked if there were oral medications to resist the effects.
Hearing this, the medical staff felt that he was much more reasonable. They patiently explained that there were oral medications, but they were not as effective as injections. If he needed it, they could provide it, but all medications would incur additional charges.
Chen Chuan expressed his need for the medication.
This way, it wouldn't be as shocking and sensational.
He could use his second self to transfer the effects of the medication, so even if it accumulated over four hours or more, he could endure it.
As for the fees, most of it was covered, and he didn't bother with this extra expense. Otherwise, more people might notice him, which could lead to more trouble.
After the medical staff brought the medication, he entered the irradiation hall with the manager. Starting from 1 pm, the irradiation lasted until 5 pm.
During this four-hour irradiation, he felt his muscles and bones continuously strengthening. He also practiced his breath techniques and tried out variations of strength in his sword techniques, which felt excellent.
When he came out, he saw someone else walking out from inside. He had learned before that there was more than one Yao Guang Hall, and it could accommodate three fighters for irradiation simultaneously. It was normal for the irradiation projects to be allocated among various factions, and encountering other fighters was common.
The person who came out was a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl. At this age, she would have just started training, yet she already qualified for Yao Guang irradiation.
The girl was picked up by a man in his late twenties, wearing a plain training uniform without any markings. Seeing Chen Chuan, the man politely nodded at him.
Chen Chuan also nodded in greeting and left the arena with his belongings. But before he had walked far, a horn sounded from behind.
He turned to see a car approaching, and the window rolled down. The man from earlier smiled and politely spoke, "You seem to be walking alone, and it's getting late. We're heading back to the city; why don't you join us? It's safer."
Chen Chuan politely declined, "No need, thank you."
The man wasn't upset by the refusal and smiled at Chen Chuan. He nodded again and drove off. Chen Chuan glanced at the girl in the back seat of the car. She seemed a bit unhappy, and the man smiled, saying, "What's wrong? Are you sulking?"
The girl said, "That young man earlier was very kind to invite him, but he didn't accept."
The man laughed and said, "Is that all? It's normal for fighters to have their boundaries. We don't know him, so it's not wrong for him to refuse. If we insist on others accepting our goodwill, wouldn't that be forcing them?"
The girl thought for a moment and nodded.
The man said, "That young man is probably a student of Wu Yi Academy. Xiao Jing, if you followed your uncle and practiced fighting, with your talent, you could also enter Wu Yi."
"I don't want to go there," Xiao Jing pouted.
"Uncle said that the academy has too many rules and you have to follow the company and various departments. It's not free at all," she added.
The man sighed, "Where in the world is truly free?"
He didn't say much more, as he thought it was better for his sister at this age not to know about certain things. He said, "Speaking of Wu Yi Academy, my uncle will arrange for us to have a private exchange with some Wu Yi students. Do you want to come?"
Xiao Jing's eyes lit up, and she leaned towards the back seat, "Yes, I want to go!"
The man smiled, "Then I'll take you there to broaden your horizons."
Chen Chuan took the electric train back to the dormitory. That evening, he tried the medication and discovered that the altered tissue in his muscles and bones was continuously improving. Based on his experience, this effect would last for at least four to five days, which felt great.
By next month, if he could get an additional hour's worth of irradiation from the academy and also secure a bit more time from the Processing Bureau, the results should be even better.
Even if he didn't compete for these spots, the two students would likely do so, and he should pay more attention to some of the Processing Bureau's important tasks.
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