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 one by one. He felt that he could now begin preparations for his breakthrough.
First, he took out the Breath Technique given to him by Cao Guixi, which was recorded on a yellow silk cloth. The text was solemn and orderly, like an ancient classic, with a sense of divine energy swirling around it. Reading it would naturally straighten one's back.
He unfolded the silk cloth and began reading. The first half mainly described practical techniques, which seemed simple and easy to understand.
However, the second half was more challenging. The text was convoluted, and the content was abstruse, with many references to ancient era literature.
In the past, readers might have been stumped for a while, but fortunately, he now had the Boundary Token, which allowed him to directly look up any unclear information. So, he cross-referenced and managed to understand it.
But at this moment, he realized that the content wasn't intentionally made cryptic by the writer; some things could only be expressed most closely through these words.
Simplifying the text would lose both its essence and the reverence for the technique. Only with sufficient reverence could one maintain the delicate balance of walking on thin ice and overcoming dangerous obstacles.
The more he savored the text, the more he felt a sense of atmosphere in the words that could draw him in. Moreover, reciting it complemented the previous breath technique. Once familiar, he could silently recite it to naturally guide his breath without conscious effort.
Thus, the latter half was the true essence of the technique. The creator of this breath technique was undoubtedly extraordinary.
After understanding it, Chen Chuan prepared to try it. However, while reciting, one also needed to bathe and burn incense. He didn't overlook these details and decided to follow them. He took a shower, changed into comfortable training clothes, and then took out an incense burner from the items he had brought back.
The incense burner was of average value, but the accompanying incense was said to be highly beneficial for meditation.
He took the incense out of its paper packaging; they were cut into small pieces. Even without lighting them, the scent that wafted from them made him feel a refreshing clarity in his mind.
At that moment, he sensed something and turned his head. He saw the Snow Lady Blade trembling slightly, with wisps of white mist-like substance rising from it.
His gaze shifted slightly. Since collecting the anomalies on the blade, it had remained quiet. But now, it was reacting...
He glanced at his hand, and a thought crossed his mind. Could it be because of this incense?
He placed the incense into the burner, stood up, and walked to the sword rack. He held the Snow Lady Blade, and the white mist immediately drifted towards his hand that had touched the incense.
It was indeed because of the incense.
He thought about it; the anomalies within the blade had already merged with it. Since they were one now, he didn't mind sharing. So, he carried the blade, walked to the side, and placed it there. Multiple pieces of incense were thrown into the burner, which he then closed. He also took out the primary medication that needed to be taken.
These medications resembled ginseng but were only the size of a fingertip. They were jade-like in appearance, and just having them in front of him made him feel an urge to swallow them.
He understood that his body and mind were telling him he needed these medications. However, they couldn't be taken directly; he also required some auxiliary drugs.
Fortunately, whether it was Mr. Wu or Youxuan, they had these auxiliary drugs in their collections, saving him from having to ask Jade Bag Apothecary for them. This way, he wouldn't reveal his progress to them.
He first dissolved the auxiliary drugs in warm water and then mixed them with the primary medication in the right proportions. He drank the mixture and began to guide the breath technique from the silk cloth.
As he silently recited, the incense was inhaled, and his lungs instantly felt clear and refreshed. Simultaneously, the medication's effects began to show, and he could sense his altered organs becoming active throughout his body.
But unlike the excited and erratic sensations he had experienced before, this was a gentle and orderly growth. His entire body felt soaked in warm water, both inside and out, exceptionally soothing.
The Snow Lady Blade, placed beside him, emitted soft white mist, rising and intertwining with the incense like ethereal clouds. It filled the room but remained contained, unlike before when it had triggered field interference.
Guided by the breath technique, Chen Chuan unknowingly entered a state of tranquility. When he emerged from his prolonged meditation, he realized an entire incense stick had burned out.
He checked the time; it was exactly 7 a.m., and the morning sun had already risen. Unknowingly, he had sat through an afternoon and an entire night, yet it felt like just a fleeting moment.
Looking at the rising sun through the window, he felt an extraordinary sense of calm. Meanwhile, the altered organs within him exuded a vibrant and robust vitality, as if welcoming a flourishing growth.
And he could feel that this growth was very gentle, not chaotic at all. Every bit seemed to follow his will, growing along the path he had planned, and he made certain adjustments to balance and fine-tune the originally weak parts and the exceptionally vigorous parts.
This kind of adjustment seemed to make his senses and reactions even sharper than before.
Moreover,
He looked at the Xuejun Blade, picked it up, and upon drawing it, he noticed that the bright red color on the blade's back was even more eye-catching than before, and it resonated more deeply with him.
It seemed that the Xuejun Blade had also benefited greatly during this process. Now, the communication with the Altered Organ was smoother than before. With this, he could continue his cultivation with the blade by his side from now on.
He stood up and contemplated this month's schedule. Aside from some necessary travel, he decided to dedicate his time to breaking through the Third Limit in his cultivation.
However, he wasn't sure when he would be on duty again, so he decided to use up this month's allocation for the Sea Boundary Arena. He contacted the arena using his Boundary Token and arranged a time. They informed him that if he needed it soon, they could arrange it for today, but there was only an available slot in the afternoon.
He thought about it and agreed, setting the time for two in the afternoon.
After ending the call, he noticed a voice message from Wu Bei, sent just five minutes ago. He hadn't paid attention to it while in seated meditation, so he contacted Wu Bei again.
Soon, Wu Bei's voice came through: "Recently, while digging, I found some clues and even restored some of Zhao Qian's deleted items from not long ago. Although they're not complete, I think they might be useful. I'll send them to you."
Chen Chuan acknowledged and chose to receive the files. He took a look and realized it was a three-year-long call record. He didn't need to read the content, as Wu Bei had specifically marked the two parties in the conversation.
In the past three years, Zhao Qian's call records only pointed to three people: an executive of Liangwei Chongyu Corporation, a subordinate in charge of daily services, and an unknown individual. The first two had clear indications in their work records.
The last one, however, was an unidentified person. Although the call duration spanned a long period, there weren't many calls, and Wu Bei had restored the most recent conversation between the two.
He clicked to play the audio, and a voice emerged.
"Help me..."
"I6I9I1BookISeeNoMistakeVersion!"
"..."
"The company's evaluation... trustworthy... even if disliked... eyes and right hand..."
"Okay."
The voices were somewhat blurry and distorted, but one could discern that one of them belonged to Zhao Qian, while the other was a female voice.
At this point, Wu Bei added, "Zhao Qian has been in Liangwei Chongyu Corporation for over three years, and her Consciousness Editing Implant was installed around the same time. Since then, she has been in communication with the owner of this biological signal."
Chen Chuan contemplated for a moment and said, "It seems like Zhao Qian was seeking help from this person. Could it be that this person is her backer within the company?"
Wu Bei responded, "I initially thought the same, but there's something odd."
He emphasized, "Biological signals, if not specially concealed, can be distinguished for their specific differences with the help of a Resonance Nest in analyzing. Each biological field has its own unique pattern based on age, with younger individuals exhibiting higher activity and variability. As age increases, the field stabilizes."
"In my judgment, the field frequency of this conversation wouldn't exceed that of a fifteen-year-old!"
Chen Chuan's heart skipped a beat, and he pondered, "If it's not over fifteen now, it must have been even younger three years ago."
"Yes!" Wu Bei agreed, "If she was younger three years ago, perhaps around twelve? But this might not align with you and Chen Xiao's search..."
Chen Chuan acknowledged with a hum, "Thank you, Wu Xiao. This is a crucial lead."
"If it helps..." Wu Bei added, "Oh, and Chen Xiao, I almost forgot. I cracked Zhao Qian's account, and there's about 120,000 in it. I'll transfer it to your account. I've been busy with the Resonance Nest these past few days, so I'll take a rest now."
"Alright, Wu Xiao. Get some good rest."
Chen Chuan ended the call and reflected on the conversation. From what he heard, the female 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 very well be the child of a company executive.
There was another possibility to consider: given that Zhao Qian had communication records dating back three years, and their ages seemed to align, could it be that this person was the one they were truly seeking?
If this were the case, the situation might differ significantly from what they had anticipated. After a moment's thought, he decided to consult with Lu Fang first and then consider the next steps.
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(End of Chapter)
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