Chapter 316: Enhancement
Chapter 316: Enhancement
Chen Chuan felt a sudden darkness before him, followed by a cold, slippery sensation, and then a force enveloped him, pushing him deeper into the darkness.
With just a slide, he found himself in a slightly more spacious area, but only for a moment, as the powerful muscles around him instinctively began to contract and compress inward.
He instantly felt his entire body being bound and squeezed by a resilient force that continued to tighten. Due to the inability to stretch his limbs, he had no choice but to rely on the innate power of his altered organs to withstand the pressure from all directions.
Fortunately, he could still breathe a certain amount of oxygen here, likely a consideration during the cultivation of this biological tool.
However, because of the constricting force, each breath was laborious, prompting the altered organs to instinctively perceive danger and respond accordingly.
Soon, he felt a substantial secretion within his serpentine body, which was the serpent's own nutrient substance, along with the medicine he had ingested beforehand. These substances would permeate his bloodstream, allowing him to absorb them and preventing him from fainting or dying due to excessive physical exertion.
He could clearly sense that, under this pervasive pressure, the altered organs in his muscles and internal organs were desperately absorbing the medicine, striving to strengthen themselves to better resist the external threat.
But he found this permeable absorption process too slow, insufficient to satisfy the needs of his altered organs. So, he simultaneously activated his inner breathing technique, engaging his skin in the breathing and absorption process.
Outside the glass wall, Zou Handan observed. After the serpent's self-incubation, it remained in a deep slumber. Once a foreign object entered its abdomen, the stimulation would trigger rapid self-growth.
From start to finish, the serpent's theoretical lifespan was three days, or seventy-two hours, after which its vitality would be completely depleted.
During its growth, the serpent would stimulate the service recipient from all angles. Under the dual effects of medicine and permeable compression, the recipient's internal organs and muscles would undergo passive strengthening, gradually improving over this process.
Based on previous service recipients, one or two days was the maximum they could endure.
Inside the serpent, every moment drained their physical and mental energy, especially in the pitch-black space, which could easily create significant psychological shadows.
If not for the service recipients being fighters with minimal mental fortitude, ordinary people might go insane within half a minute, even if their bodies could withstand it.
However, an early exit wasn't entirely bad. In theory, the longer one stayed, the greater the benefits. But the human body had its limits, especially in efficiently absorbing nutrients, which often couldn't keep up with the consumption. There had been cases of fainting and near-First Limit Fighter deaths due to over-exertion, so they always reminded clients to exercise caution and not exceed their limits.
Zou Handan looked ahead, and this time, Chen Chuan hadn't requested field monitoring. He wasn't sure of the specifics but guessed that around two days should be the limit.
Inside the serpent, Chen Chuan noticed the squeezing pressure gradually intensifying, as if any hesitation might result in his bones being crushed.
This was because the serpent was undergoing rapid growth, amplifying its strength and resilience. Moreover, this biological tool adapted to the ingested object, and a more robust service recipient would stimulate it to release even more vitality.
However, he felt that this external pressure forced his altered organs to continuously enhance themselves and absorb nutrients without pause, an effect he couldn't achieve with his usual post-medication self-training.
Time passed quickly, and a day soon went by.
Recently, after prolonged training with Teacher Zheng, and battles with Zhao Qian, Moonblade, and others, his Second Limit Fighter convergence time had reached three days and five hours, sufficient for this service period.
Zou Handan observed from outside, his expression turning solemn. The serpent's growth wasn't uninterrupted; if it sensed the "foreign object" in its abdomen weakening, it would correspondingly reduce the pressure.
At this point, the service recipient would receive healing liquid from the outside, repairing any damage caused by the previous confrontation. The client would be fully restored, and once their energy was replenished, the serpent would be stimulated to continue the previous process.
However, this time, there seemed to be no interruption, which, in past cases, wasn't a positive sign. It often indicated the service recipient's resistance was weakening. Injuries and fainting often occurred in such situations.
Despite the agreement stating that the service recipient was solely responsible for any such incidents, Chen Chuan had been recommended by Cao Guixi and currently had a good relationship with Green Capsule Jade Hall. He didn't want to invite further trouble.
So, he instructed the staff below to intervene immediately if they noticed any abnormalities, while he went to assist another client he was responsible for.
The remaining staff, understanding the potential importance of this client, watched tensely, ready to rush in for rescue at any moment.
Another day had passed.
After a brief half-hour break, Zou Handan, who had taken stimulant medication, reappeared in front of the glass wall and inquired about the situation with the staff on duty.
Chen Chuan had been in the Serpent Shed for forty-eight hours. Typically, a fighter would have reached their limit by now, but Chen Chuan seemed to be holding up remarkably well.
Since there were no abnormalities, he had no choice but to continue waiting.
At this point, Chen Chuan's body, under the strain of his resistance, had become even stronger and more robust than before. Within just three days, it would unleash its full vitality and then die after completing the service.
So, on the last day, its entire body seemed to wither and shrink, as if all the moisture had been drained from it, and it gradually deflated.
Chen Chuan felt the external pressure ease slightly, and the resilient muscles that had adhered to his body seemed to suddenly disappear. He realized that this service should have already concluded.
He struggled slightly, extending both hands to effortlessly penetrate the skin and flesh that had nearly crushed him. Then, with a forceful pull, he tore the entire restraint apart.
Stepping out, he found only a shriveled and dried-up snake skin around him. He took a deep breath and carefully sensed his surroundings.
Over the three days, his muscles and internal organs had been repeatedly compressed and exercised, and they had withstood and repaired themselves. As a result, his muscles and internal organs had gained a certain level of strength and enhancement.
The effects were excellent.
Since the external stimuli hadn't subsided, the altered organs were still self-strengthening using the residual effects of the medication. It seemed this process would continue for some time.
He stretched his limbs slightly and returned to his room through the passage. After a quick shower, he changed into his regular clothes, put on his Boundary Token, and left the room with the Xuejun Blade.
Upon exiting, he saw Zou Handan waiting politely and asked, "Mr. Chen, are you satisfied with the service our sect provides?"
Chen Chuan nodded and replied, "Can I still book this service from your sect?"
Zou Handan responded, "Of course, it's possible. However, I'm sorry to inform you that due to the limited availability of serpents, we currently have only one quota per month. If you book now, the next available slot will be in the following month."
Chen Chuan said, "Then, I'll book it in advance."
Zou Handan assured him, "Certainly. For clients who have experienced our service, we prioritize their bookings. You should be able to secure a slot in the early part of next month."
Chen Chuan glanced outside and asked, "When I arrived, I didn't see any other customers, did I?"
Zou Handan smiled and explained, "We prioritize our clients' privacy. We schedule appointments at different times to ensure privacy, and our Serpent Sect has sufficient facilities around Cai Cai Lake to accommodate numerous clients."
He continued, "We have various entertainment options near Cai Cai Lake and Rui Lang Canyon. If you're not in a hurry, you can relax and unwind here."
Chen Chuan declined, "No, thank you. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."
"Of course, we welcome you to visit us again, Mr. Chen," Zou Handan said to Lin Yingzi, who was standing beside him.
Chen Chuan nodded in acknowledgment, and he followed Lin Yingzi out through the glass passage and boarded the tour bus back to the parking lot. He drove his Gader car away from the place.
During the journey, he first sent a message to Gao Ming, informing him that he had completed his task. Then, he contacted Lu Fang, "Lu, I've finished my task. How's your side?"
Lu Fang replied, "I've been observing Zhao Qian's residence these past few days, and it seems there's still someone living there."
"Someone is living there?" Chen Chuan asked.
He paused for a moment, "Are they guards hired by Zhao Qian?"
Lu Fang said, "I'm not sure, but I've noticed that someone inside orders food from Longde daily, and it's delivered by a courier. It's unusual for regular guards to do this, and it's even more peculiar that they don't buy in bulk but instead request daily deliveries."
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment. Longde was a sponsor of Wu Yi, providing nutritional supplements, but most people couldn't tolerate their bland taste. Moreover, these supplements were expensive outside and even more so with door-to-door delivery, making this situation unlikely for regular guards.
Lu Fang added, "Wu told me that the biological field signals in that house change daily, indicating the presence of someone with field abilities inside. Undoubtedly, they possess certain resonance technology."
Lu Fang emphasized, "Junior, both Wu and I believe there's something hidden there, and we might truly find clues within."
Chen Chuan considered this for a moment and said, "Lu, don't rush into action yet. Wait for me to join you tonight."
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