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Chapter 348: Spreading Influence
Chapter 348: Spreading Influence
As soon as Chen Chuan opened the peripheral channel, he found it flooded with dense discussions, and as expected, the hot topic was his fight with Wei Wusheng earlier that day.
The most talked-about topic was Chen Chuan's identity.
One commenter said, "I thought Chen Chuan was just an ordinary Wu Yi trainee, but I never imagined he would be the Processing Bureau's secret weapon. We all misjudged him!"
The commenter's words carried a hint of schadenfreude, clearly directed at those who had bet on the wrong side.
Indeed, some expressed their frustration, saying, "Why were you so low-key when you're so strong?" But they didn't dare to be too harsh, as a Tier Three Fighter from the Processing Bureau was not someone they could afford to offend.
Some even deduced that the person who had stopped Wei Wusheng on the cruise ship was not Du Geng but this very big shot! They believed that Wei Wusheng had actually been beaten by Chen Chuan, and that was why he had specifically returned to find Chen Chuan this time. Judging from the route and preparations, it was clear that he was targeting Chen Chuan. However, he still couldn't beat him, and even failed to escape, ultimately being hammered to death on the spot.
This immediately sparked a wave of astonishment and realization, followed by a discussion about the strength of both parties.
Since it involved Tier Three combat, they couldn't accurately analyze the various combat details and could only rely on their impressions to make a rough judgment.
Although there were some die-hards who insisted that Wei Wusheng's defeat was due to his previous injuries and not a matter of combat ability, most believed that Chen Chuan's victory was a result of overwhelming power.
It was evident from the very beginning that Wei Wusheng was at a disadvantage, and throughout the fight, he couldn't inflict any damage on Chen Chuan.
However, Chen Chuan, as the person involved, knew that the situation had been perilous. The most dangerous moment was when Wei Wusheng stood up again.
He didn't know what had happened, but he could feel that two forces within Wei Wusheng had merged, and his injuries were gradually healing.
If that moment had been delayed by just a little, the outcome might have been uncertain. Perhaps, later on, he would have faced a fully recovered or even a twice-as-powerful Wei Wusheng.
At that critical moment, Chen Chuan made a decisive move, merging with his Second Self and unleashing all his power to deliver the final blow.
As expected, the person who received the most disdain in the discussions was Han Laomao.
"Han Laomao's character is despicable. He was almost killed by the severely injured Wei Wusheng. I had such high hopes for him, but he disappointed me..." The comment was followed by a string of profanities. It was evident that the commenter had placed a significant bet on Han Laomao and was now expressing their frustration.
Many others agreed, and hardly anyone defended Han Laomao, as his death was indeed embarrassing, and his blatant headhunting was despised by most.
The comments were almost unanimously against him.
However, at this point, the user "Bottle of Wine" disagreed with the general sentiment.
"Han Laomao's character is questionable, but that doesn't mean his combat skills are lacking. He has incredibly fast movements and reflexes. His mistake was assuming that Wei Wusheng was already dead, which wasn't an unreasonable assumption given that even Chen Chuan had left the scene.
But for some reason, Wei Wusheng didn't die, and when Han Laomao was caught, he couldn't utilize his strengths. Close combat is his weakness, and unfortunately, it happened to be Wei Wusheng's forte.
In my opinion, if they had fought fairly, Wei Wusheng wouldn't have been able to touch Han Laomao. His arrogance was justified, but his greed led to his downfall."
His comment immediately sparked a rebuttal from those who had been waiting to argue with him, and the topic shifted to comparisons between the Pei brothers, Zuo Cidao, Han Laomao, and others. With these individuals out of the picture, people could freely express their opinions without fear of repercussions.
After scrolling for a while, Chen Chuan took out the book that Cao Guiqi had given him and began reading.
In an underground fighting hall in Shenwei District, the lights were on even though the sky hadn't completely darkened yet. Many trainees came here to practice in the evenings.
During his free time, Lu Fang consumed a few nutrient gels and started practicing punches and kicks earnestly on the side.
He kept in mind what Chen Chuan had told him—that he could only become a true fighter if he reached Tier Three. So, whenever he had spare time, he trained relentlessly, even more diligently than before.
Chen Chuan had promised to provide him with a batch of drugs, so he didn't have to worry about his cultivation for now. Although Chen Chuan hadn't mentioned it, Lu Fang made a mental note to repay him once he had the means, and he sincerely appreciated Chen Chuan's help.
His dedication over the past few days had impressed the two senior apprentices, who were also inspired to train harder.
After Lu Fang finished his training session, the senior apprentice named Yu Xuelang entered and said, "Lu Fang, I have something interesting to show you."
Lu Fang asked, "Is it the arena tournament?"
They weren't official citizens and didn't have the qualifications to watch the tournament. However, where there's a will, there's a way. Although they couldn't officially watch, some resourceful individuals could obtain recorded scenes after the tournament at a reasonable price.
This is actually because many people are working on it, and the longer the time, the lower the price. By next year, the content from the past year will be of little-watched, except for the remaining candidates. It's better than nothing."
Lu Fang was taken aback and asked in surprise, "The Third Limit?"
"Yes! The Third Limit!"
Yu Xuelang said proudly, "This took some effort to get. How about it, is it enough for you?"
Lu Fang thought that this was indeed rare, but he was knowledgeable and couldn't help but ask, "Can we see the fight of a fighter at this limit clearly?"
"Rest assured," Yu Xuelang said in a low voice, "This content is leaked from the arena, and the field frequency modulation is adjusted so that ordinary people can see it clearly. It's said that premium products can even reveal some combat details, but we couldn't get that one."
Lu Fang really wanted to take a look and gain some knowledge. He said, "Then I'll treat you to dinner later."
"Then it's settled. I'll send it to you now." Yu Xuelang tapped his boundary vessel, and the content was sent to Lu Fang.
Lu Fang's boundary vessel was just an ordinary second-hand one, so it took a long time to receive the entire content. But after just a glance at it, the figure that appeared on it startled him.
Chen Xuedi?
Seeing his shocked expression, Yu Xuelang felt very satisfied. "Not bad, huh?" he said, patting Lu Fang's shoulder.
Since the two of them would only be separated by life and death in a matter of minutes, Lu Fang finished reading quickly. However, the impact of this fight was profound.
And in his heart, there was an even deeper feeling and resonance.
"The Third Limit...
He thought of the words Chen Chuan had said to him, feeling both touched and admiring. Silently, he said, "Chen Chuan, you did it."
Yu Xuelang sighed, "I wonder when we can reach this level."
Lu Fang said firmly, "No matter how long and difficult the road is, we must keep going."
Yu Xuelang seemed to recall their past efforts. He fell silent for a moment, then said, "Yes, we must keep going." After thinking for a moment, he added, "No matter how difficult, we must persist."
At this moment, Ink Stain Mountain
Meng Shu sat upright on a wide sofa in the grand living room, occupying an entire hill. A female steward was introducing some items to her.
This female steward was in her thirties, wearing exquisite glasses, exuding an intellectual and polite demeanor. Her embedded boundary vessel was almost invisible, with its wires seamlessly integrated into her ear.
"Recruiting qualified fighters is our next key focus. Fighters who want to advance often face competition from others at the same level. So, most fighters will seize any opportunity they can, and these opportunities are mostly provided by companies and the government in the long term.
Meng Shu spoke slowly, "Resources are limited."
The female steward agreed, "Yes, resources are indeed limited, and this is true everywhere. Fighters can also be seen as a type of resource. Our company needs to compete with other companies and the government for these resources.
Those fighters with potential are often invested in by major companies and government departments from the start. Although our company has invested in many people, the manager in charge of this project seems to lack foresight. The fighters she invested in either performed mediocrely, failing to meet the company's expectations, or have already been eliminated.
In the past two years, the company has invested in over two hundred fighters, allocating a large amount of special funds annually. This includes Wu Yi Academy, various gangs, and different martial arts schools. However, the results are still unsatisfactory.
Experience has shown that this scattered investment model isn't very effective. What we need now is a focused approach. One elite fighter can be worth a hundred mediocre ones, and ordinary fighters may only need implants."
Meng Shu spoke in a cold tone, "Hasn't the company been researching high-end implants that meet our requirements?"
The female steward explained, "This leads to another issue. While the company has high-end implants that can meet the requirements, the recipient's body needs time to adapt to the implants. It takes years, even decades, to replace the implants.
When we tried to shorten this process, the consequence was a significant reduction in the recipient's lifespan. This is still an unsolved technical challenge.
It's especially important to note that only top mega-corporations possess implants for certain special areas, and we need to purchase these additionally. Meanwhile, the recipients require a large amount of adaptation medicine.
These can only be obtained from powerful pharmaceutical companies like Tian Cong Baicao, Green Bag Jade Workshop, and Tailed. This puts us in a position of dependence on other companies."
She waved her hand, "These are just general directions. Miss, if you want to inherit the company and compete with your elder brother, you need to achieve better results. Currently, our available resources are limited, so we must focus on those targets with less investment but high potential.
If we choose accurately, we can expect hundreds or thousands of times the return."
Meng Shu nodded slightly, seemingly agreeing with her proposal. She asked, "Who is the candidate?"
The female steward adjusted her glasses and replied, "We've already found a suitable one."
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