Chapter 328: Information
Chapter 328: Information
Three hours later, Chen Chuan returned to the dormitory and carefully placed the items he had brought back, checking them once more. He felt that he could now begin preparations for his breakthrough.
First, he took out the Breathing Technique given to him by Cao Guiqi, which was recorded on a yellow silk cloth. The text was written in a solemn and orderly manner, resembling a classical text, as if imbued with a spiritual essence. Reading it naturally inspired a sense of uprightness.
As he unfurled the silk cloth and read it, he found that the first half primarily focused on practical operations, appearing simple and straightforward.
However, the latter half was more challenging, with convoluted wording and obscure content, further complicated by numerous references to ancient era texts.
In the past, readers might have struggled to comprehend it, but fortunately, he now had the Jie Ping, allowing him to easily look up any unclear passages. After cross-referencing, he managed to understand it.
At this point, he realized that the text wasn't intentionally written to be cryptic; some things were simply best expressed using these specific words.
Simplifying the text would not only diminish its elegance but also the reverence it deserved. Only with sufficient reverence could one maintain the delicate balance of walking on thin ice and navigating perilous paths.
The more he savored the text, the more he felt a sense of realm that could draw him in. Moreover, reciting it was perfectly suited to the previous breathing technique. Once familiar, he could naturally guide his breath without consciously directing it through his thoughts.
Indeed, the latter half was the true essence of the technique, and the creator was undoubtedly extraordinary.
After understanding it, he prepared to give it a try. However, the recitation required bathing and incense burning, details he didn't overlook. He took a quick shower, changed into comfortable training clothes, and retrieved an incense burner from the items he had brought back.
The incense burner itself wasn't particularly valuable, but the incense was said to be highly beneficial for meditation.
He took the incense out of its paper packaging; they were whole blocks, and even without lighting them, the scent made him feel refreshed.
Just then, he sensed something and turned to see the Xue Jun Sword, emitting a faint white mist-like substance.
His gaze shifted slightly, and he recalled that since he had used the Xue Jun Sword to absorb the foreign object, there had been no unusual activity. However, it was now reacting to something.
He glanced at his hand and had a sudden realization. Could it be because of the incense?
He placed the incense in the incense burner, stood up, and walked over to the sword rack. Taking the Xue Jun Sword in his hand, he noticed that as soon as he touched the blade, the white mist drifted towards his hand, which had just touched the incense.
He pondered for a moment, considering that the foreign object hidden within the sword had already merged with it. Since they were now one, he didn't hesitate to bring the sword with him. Returning to his original spot, he placed the sword aside and threw several blocks of incense into the incense burner, closing the lid. Then, he took out the main medicine that needed to be consumed.
These medicines were the size of a fingertip and resembled ginseng, but they were a pure white color. Just having them in front of him made him feel an irresistible urge to swallow them.
He understood that his body and mind were telling him he needed this. However, these medicines couldn't be consumed directly; they required complementary medicinal support.
Fortunately, both Teacher Wu and Youxuan had these supporting medicines in their collections, saving him from having to ask Jade Pot Pharmacy and inadvertently revealing his progress.
He first prepared the supporting medicines, mixing them into a medicinal solution, which he drank along with the main medicine. Then, he sat down and lit the incense burner.
Soon, the fragrant smoke rose, and he began to guide his breath, drawing in the incense's aroma. His lungs felt refreshed, and he could sense the activation of the altered tissues throughout his body.
Unlike previous experiences, this wasn't an excited agitation but a gentle and orderly growth, as if his entire body was being bathed in warm water, both inside and out, providing exceptional comfort.
The Xue Jun Sword, placed nearby, emitted gentle wisps of mist, blending with the incense smoke to create a hazy cloud that swirled and rose, restrained and contained, without triggering the same field response as before.
Chen Chuan, through repeated guidance, entered a state of tranquility. When he emerged from this prolonged meditation, he found that the incense had completely burned out.
He checked the time; it was exactly 7:00 am, and the eastern sky was bright with the rising sun. Unbeknownst to him, he had sat for an entire morning, and it felt like only a fleeting moment had passed.
Gazing at the sunrise outside the window, he felt an extraordinary sense of calm. Meanwhile, the altered tissues within him exuded a vibrant and vigorous vitality, akin to a life about to burst forth with exuberant growth.
And he could sense that the growth was gentle and not chaotic. It seemed to follow his will, growing along the paths he had planned, and idealistically balancing and fine-tuning the originally weak parts.
This adjustment seemed to make his senses and reactions even sharper than before.
And...
He looked at the Xue Jun Sword, picked it up, and upon drawing it, he noticed that the crimson line on the back of the blade was even more prominent than before, and its resonance with him had deepened.
It seemed that the Xue Jun Sword had also benefited greatly from this process, as the communication with the Altered Tissue was now smoother. With this, he could continue his cultivation with the sword by his side.
He stood up and contemplated his schedule for the month. Aside from some necessary travel, he decided to dedicate all his time to breaking through the Third Limit.
However, he wasn't sure when he would be on duty again, so he decided to use up his Sea Boundary Field quota for the month. He contacted the Boundary Vessel to make an appointment for the Sea Boundary Field, and they informed him that if he needed it soon, they could arrange it for today, but only had an available slot in the afternoon.
He considered this and agreed, setting the appointment for 2 p.m.
After ending the call, he noticed a voice message from Wu Bei, sent just five minutes ago. He hadn't noticed it while in his meditation posture, so he contacted Wu Bei again.
Soon, Wu Bei's voice came through: "Chen Xiaoge, while digging, I found some clues and restored some of Zhao Qian's recently deleted items. They're not complete, but I think they might be useful. I'll send them to you."
Chen Zhuan acknowledged and chose to receive the files. He saw that it was a three-year-long call record, and although he didn't need to look at the content, Wu Bei had specifically noted the two parties in the conversation.
For the past three years, Zhao Qian's call records only pointed to three people: a high-ranking executive at Lianwei Zhongyu, a daily service provider, and an unknown individual. The first two had clear indications on their work records.
The last one was an unknown entity, and although the call duration spanned a long time, the number of calls was not frequent. Wu Bei had restored the most recent conversation between the two.
He clicked on it, and voices emerged.
"Help me again..."
"..."
"The company's evaluation... worthy of trust... as much as I hate... ears and arms..."
"Okay."
The voices were slightly blurred and distorted, but one could discern that one belonged to Zhao Qian, and the other was a female voice.
Wu Bei added, "Zhao Qian has been with Lianwei Zhongyu for over three years, and the implant in his Field Vessel was installed around the same time. Since then, he has been in communication with the owner of this biological signal."
Chen Zhuan contemplated and said, "From the last conversation, it seems like Zhao Qian is seeking help from this person. Could this person be his backer within the company?"
Wu Bei replied, "That's what I initially thought, but there's something odd."
He emphasized, "If a Field Signal isn't concealed, with the help of a Resonance Nest for analysis, one can distinguish specific differences. Each person's Biological Field has its own unique pattern, and based on age, there are distinct variations. The younger the age, the more active and unpredictable the field, and it stabilizes as one gets older."
"According to my judgment, the Field Frequency of this conversation's owner wouldn't exceed fifteen years old today!"
Chen Zhuan's heart stirred at this revelation. "If they're not over fifteen now, they were even younger three years ago."
"Yes!" Wu Bei agreed. "Three years ago, they were probably eleven or twelve. This might not be the person you're looking for, Chen Zhuan."
Chen Zhuan acknowledged with a sound of agreement. "Thank you, Wu Xiaoge. This is an important clue."
"If it helps..." Wu Bei yawned and added, "Oh, Chen Xiaoge, I almost forgot. I've cracked Zhao Qian's account, and there's about 120,000 in it. I'll give you an account with withdrawal permission. I've been busy in the Resonance Nest these days and haven't had much rest, so I'm going to sleep now."
"Okay, get some good rest, Wu Xiaoge."
After ending the call, Chen Zhuan contemplated the conversation. The woman on the other end seemed to hold a higher position than Zhao Qian, but given her young age, she was unlikely to be a company executive. However, she could be the executive's child.
There was another possibility: considering Zhao Qian's last words and the fact that the call records dated back three years, her age might match the person they were truly seeking. If this was the case, it could significantly change their previous assumptions. After a moment's thought, he decided to communicate with Lu Fang first and then consider the next steps.
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