Chapter 278: Intensification
Chapter 278: Intensification
Upon returning to the Mystic Palace Tower, Chen Chuan received the documents sent by the Canglong Corporation.
Handwritten notes were attached to the documents, informing him that if he was unavailable this month, the service hours would accumulate to the next month, but only for a single month. This arrangement required advance notice, or it would be difficult to reschedule.
Chen Chuan contacted Assistant Yin Fang through the Boundary Token to inquire about the duration of the three hours of radiance exposure service per month. Yin Fang politely informed him that his current authorization was valid for twelve months, and if he needed additional time, he could reach out to Secretary Sun.
Chen Chuan acknowledged and asked if the exposure time could be combined into a single session if he had more available. Currently, he had recommendations from the Processing Bureau, Cao Guixi, and Wu Yi Academy, which already accounted for three hours. With the additional hours from Senior Sun, he would have a total of six hours per month. If these had to be used separately, he would need to make at least four trips each month, which would be too time-consuming.
Yin Fang considered his concern and replied that it wasn't a significant issue. The Canglong Corporation could coordinate the scheduling and kindly reminded him that such exposure could be harmful to the human body.
Each exposure session required a certain amount of recovery time. Although, theoretically, the longer the cumulative exposure, the better the results, it was still best to proceed with caution and separate the sessions as much as possible.
Chen Chuan thanked him for the information and informed him that he planned to go the next day, most likely in the afternoon, and intended to use the Processing Bureau's quota. He asked Yin Fang to make the necessary arrangements, and Yin Fang promptly agreed, asking him to wait a moment.
Within a few minutes, Yin Fang sent a message confirming that there were available slots at 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM, and Chen Chuan could choose either time.
After considering, Chen Chuan selected 1:00 PM, and the other party promptly replied, informing him that the record had been submitted.
Once the arrangements were made, Chen Chuan checked the non-nominative account linked to the golden card given to him by Lu Shiqi. The account had a balance of 30,000 yuan, which was quite practical.
He contemplated how this would allow him to purchase more radiance exposure sessions.
With these resources, he could strive to enter the Third Limit sooner, which would not only elevate his status but also provide easier access to higher-level secrets.
After reading the news, he took out some medication and consumed it.
After each training session, these drugs were essential for strengthening his body and recovering the altered organism. In addition to the medication, he also practiced breath techniques and force manipulation, both of which were crucial and fortunately well-stocked at Instructor Wu's place, with a variety of medications to last him a while.
As the medication took effect, he activated the Boundary Token and browsed the news. He found reports about the incident on the Rhinoceros Horn Cruise Ship, indicating that the Canglong Corporation had resolved the various issues. However, he couldn't find anything useful in the mainstream reports, so he skimmed through them and switched to the fringe channels.
The coverage on these channels was much more diverse, even mentioning Wei Wusheng's intrusion and damage, albeit briefly. The main focus was on the advantages and disadvantages of implants compared to original bodies.
He scrolled through the comments below, and many fighters believed that even without a clear winner, many fighters would opt for implants after such matches.
Implants offered numerous advantages over original bodies, allowing them to adapt to various environments and even replace damaged limbs instantly.
However, there were dissenting opinions. He noticed a comment from "Lid Dancer," stating that the fighter in question had a compatibility rate of over ninety, but how many others could achieve such results?
Moreover, commercially available implants were company-manufactured, implying that any maintenance or upgrades would depend on the company. Regular consumption of anti-alteration medication was necessary. Additionally, these implants might have field vulnerabilities that could be exploited by skilled resonators.
The conclusion was that the choice should be made with caution.
However, someone below mocked him, asking if there was anyone in Central City who didn't use implants or take medication daily. It wasn't a matter of choice but a necessity, and the question was not whether to use them but how to use them effectively.
He harshly criticized Lid Dancer, accusing him of having ulterior motives and preventing others from enjoying the benefits of technological progress. He labeled him as a foolish, stubborn holdout, an obstacle to progress.
Lid Dancer didn't refute the criticism, but a heated debate ensued below. Chen Chuan skimmed through a dozen layers of comments, marking a few as valuable, before closing the Boundary Token and heading to the bathroom to freshen up.
The next day, Chen Chuan visited Cao Guixi as agreed upon and received two portions of treasure ointment obtained from Tian Cong Baicao. Cao Guixi instructed him to consume them and informed him that once his foundation was sufficiently established, he would officially guide him into the Third Limit.
The timing would depend on the solidity of his foundation. If he didn't perceive noticeable progress, he could undergo another assessment.
Although assessments weren't the most accurate, they were undoubtedly crucial references. If the assessment showed a success rate of over sixty percent, he could attempt to proceed.
But that wasn't a guaranteed safety measure. If he wanted to go further in the future, it was best to reach over seventy percent. So, he should strive to obtain all the resources he could to improve himself.
Chen Chuan sincerely expressed that he had taken note. After having lunch with Cao Guixi at Mo Tie Mountain, he left and boarded a tram towards the Sea Boundary Field.
After more than an hour, he got off at the station.
Since there was no direct tram to the Sea Boundary Field, he still had to walk a distance. Moreover, after entering this area, he couldn't use the Boundary Token, but that wasn't a problem for him. Walking would also allow him to practice his breath technique.
Occasionally, he could see patrol vehicles on the road, and they would stop to ask him a few questions when they saw him walking alone.
Half an hour later, he arrived at the Sea Boundary Field. After retrieving records in the lobby, the medical staff beside him believed that since he was unwilling to take the injection, four consecutive hours of radiance exposure would have a severely adverse effect on him. They suggested splitting it into two hours each day, over two days.
Chen Chuan considered this and asked if there were any oral medications for resistance.
Hearing this, the medical staff thought he was being reasonable, so they patiently informed him that there were oral medications, but they weren't as effective as the injections. If he needed them, they could provide them, but all medications would incur additional charges.
Chen Chuan expressed his need for them.
This made the situation less sensational.
He could transfer the effects of the medication to his Second Self, so even if it was four hours or more of cumulative exposure, he could endure it.
As for the fees, the major expenses had already been covered, so he didn't worry about this additional expenditure. If he didn't use it, perhaps more people would notice him, and that would only cause more trouble.
After the medical staff brought the medication for him to take, he entered the radiance exposure hall under the staff's guidance. The exposure lasted from 3 pm to 7 pm.
During this four-hour exposure, he felt his muscles and bones continuously strengthening. In the meantime, he also had a refreshing practice session and tried out some force variations in his saber techniques, which felt excellent.
When he came out, he saw someone else exiting from inside as well. He had learned before that there was more than one radiance exposure hall, and three fighters could receive exposure simultaneously. The allocation of exposure slots had already been divided among various factions, so it was normal to encounter other fighters.
The person who came out was a young girl around fifteen or sixteen years old. At this age, she would have just started her training, and it was surprising that she was already qualified for radiance exposure.
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A man in his thirties, dressed in a plain training uniform without any markings, came to pick up the girl. When he saw Chen Chuan, he politely nodded to him.
Chen Chuan nodded back and left the arena with his belongings. But he had only walked a short distance when a voice came from behind. Turning back, he saw a car approaching, and the window rolled down. It was the man from earlier, who politely spoke to him, "Young man, I see you're walking alone, and it's getting late. We're heading back to the city, and it would be safer if we traveled together, wouldn't it?"
Chen Chuan politely declined, "No need, thank you."
The man wasn't upset by the rejection and smiled at Chen Chuan, nodding again before driving off. Chen Chuan glanced at the young girl sitting in the back seat of the car, and she seemed a little unhappy. Smiling, the man asked, "What's wrong? Are you feeling sulky?"
The girl said, "That young man just now, he didn't accept my brother's kind offer."
The man laughed, "Is that all? Isn't that normal? Fighters have a keen sense of boundaries, and we don't know him. It's not wrong for him to refuse our offer. If we force our goodwill on others, wouldn't that be imposing our will on them?"
The girl thought for a moment and hummed in agreement.
The man said, "That young man is probably a student from Wu Yi Academy. Xiao Jing, if you weren't training with your Uncle Ancestor, you could also enter Wu Yi with your skills."
"I don't want to go there."
Xiao Jing pouted, "My uncle said that the academy has too many rules and you have to follow the company and various departments. There's no freedom at all."
"Where in the world is there true freedom?"
The man sighed. He didn't want to say too much, as some things were better left unknown to a girl her age. "Speaking of Wu Yi Academy, my uncle ancestor will soon 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 forward on his back seat, "Yes, I want to go!"
The man smiled, "Then I'll take you there to broaden your horizons."
Chen Chuan returned to the dormitory by tram. That evening, he tried again, and he felt the altered organs in his muscles and bones continuously improving. Based on his previous experience, this would likely last for four to five days, a great feeling.
Next month, when the academy's allocation increases, he should be able to add another hour. Hmm, he should also try to get more allocation from the Processing Bureau; the effect should be even better.
Even if he didn't compete for it, those two students would likely fight for it. From now on, he should pay more attention to some of the Processing Bureau's important tasks.
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