Chapter 359: Convergence
Chapter 359: Convergence
In the training grounds, Instructor Wen stood there with a smile, just as before. But Chen Chuan could sense that the brightness in his eyes seemed to have dimmed slightly compared to earlier.
This was probably due to the resonance transmission from earlier.
Instructor Wen smiled and said, "Your Divine Spirit's concentration can last for more than three hours at a time, which really surprises me. I originally thought you would need to rest several times in between to keep going. From your records, you've only been in the Third Limit for less than five days, right?"
Chen Chuan nodded.
Instructor Wen spoke with a hint of regret, "It seems I really misjudged you before. You indeed possess talents beyond the reach of ordinary people.
With this, I may not need much time to teach you what you need to learn, and I might even be able to teach you some extra things." He glanced at his watch, "It's almost six o'clock, let's end it here for today."
Chen Chuan bowed respectfully and said, "Thank you, Instructor Wen."
He didn't know if Instructor Wen taught others in the same way, but this approach seemed to consume Instructor Wen's energy as well, so his gratitude was sincere.
Instructor Wen smiled and said, "Wait until you've digested what I taught you today, then come find me again."
Chen Chuan agreed. He noticed that Instructor Wen didn't seem to have driven here, and although he wanted to give him a ride, the latter politely declined. Chen Chuan didn't insist, so they parted ways, and he drove back from the outskirts.
After returning home and having dinner, he went to his room to carefully feel the effects.
This method of teaching through resonance was indeed very efficient. He felt that his body had deeply memorized the techniques, and as long as he activated his thoughts, the mutated tissue within him would instinctively operate according to what he had experienced during the day.
However, these were only temporary gains, and if he didn't familiarize himself with them quickly, the mutated tissue might forget them over time.
But before doing this, he needed to first guide his Furnace Breathing Technique, so each time, he would consume some of the energy he had accumulated, and activating it would also consume his concentrated Divine Spirit.
Therefore, if he wanted to train daily, he had to maintain a balance, ensuring that the energy consumed didn't exceed his daily accumulation.
He needed to wait until he had digested what he had learned today and then seek further guidance from Instructor Wen.
So, for the next three days, he stayed at home and repeatedly honed these techniques.
During this time, he received a call from Wei Chang'an. As most people had their own assignments, it wasn't easy to find a time when everyone was available. There were only a few gaps in the middle of the month, so they set the gathering for then.
Before the end of the first ten days, Chen Chuan sought Instructor Wen's guidance again, and this time, he gained even more.
Moreover, he discovered that in this process of repeated practice, it greatly helped him restrain and control his Divine Spirit, which was an unexpected benefit.
On the rest day, he drove to Director Lei's house as agreed upon with He Shijie. He visited Director Lei's family, and they inevitably chatted about some of the things Chen Chuan had experienced since arriving in Central City.
After listening, Director Lei said, "It seems you've adapted well to Central City. I might also be transferred there next year."
Chen Chuan had heard Director Lei mention the possibility of a promotion and transfer, but he hadn't expected it to be to Central City. This was good news, and he said, "Congratulations, Director Lei."
Director Lei said, "This was decided last year, but I had many things to arrange in Yangzhi, so it was postponed for a year. Chen, we'll meet again in Central City."
Chen Chuan nodded and asked, "What about He Shijie and Ying?"
Director Lei replied, "They'll be coming too. I'll go there first, and they might arrive a little later."
He Shijie added, "Junior Brother, Central City is complex. When Old Lei arrives there, he might need your help in some places."
Chen Chuan said, "Senior Sister is too kind. Director Lei has helped me a lot in the past, and now I also have some abilities. Please let me know if there's anything I can do."
He had a meal there, and in the afternoon, he also asked Director Lei about some matters related to the secret rituals before leaving.
A few days later, it was time for the gathering with Wei Chang'an. Chen Chuan changed into casual clothes and went to the usual gathering place, the Du Yi Hotel.
When he arrived, Ren Shixiong, Lin Xiaoti, Luo Kaiyuan, Feng Xiaoqi, Wei Dong, Wu Han, and the members of Wei Chang'an's team had all arrived one after the other. After greeting everyone and catching up on their recent situations, they chatted for a while.
Once everyone was seated in the private room and the dishes were ordered, Wei Chang'an said, "The city's security is gradually improving. Many of our assignments are related to the wilderness and surrounding counties, and there aren't many incidents within the city, just some routine security assignments."
Cai Sai interjected, "I heard there are some situations in the north, but Yuan'an Corporation is handling it, so we don't need to get involved. But I also heard..." He looked at Wu Han, "that the assignments for roaming bandits are now all handled by Wu Han, Wei Dong, and the others?"
Wu Han straightened his chest and said, "Of course, Wei Dong and I have excellent teamwork, and Feng Xiaoqi and Luo Kaiyuan are no less capable.
"The journey to becoming a Third Limit Fighter is not just about elevating one's status," Chen Chuan explained. "It also grants you the ability to vouch for others, allowing them to obtain long-term residency permits."
Obtaining official citizen status, however, was a challenging endeavor. The annual quota for residency permits in Central City was limited, which explained the significant effort Chen Chuan had to exert to secure his own permit.
Feng Xiaoqi and Luo Kaiyuan exchanged glances, and Feng spoke up, "Chen, we'll be graduating next year. Last month, Wei Dong, Xiao Luo, and I agreed to sign up for the Class B Defense Certificate exam. We'll be heading there in a few days. If we pass and get recommended, we might have a chance to go to Central City too."
"It won't be easy," Luo Kaiyuan added. "Many others are taking the exam, and I've heard there's only one recommendation slot available each year. We'll all give it our best shot and see who makes it."
In fact, their dorm neighbors, Zhuang Zhi, Zhuang Zhongshan, and Feng Sheng, were also quite formidable. That was why they had been recruited by the Mutual Aid Society. However, being a member of the Mutual Aid Society was now considered a negative factor, and they were not allowed to participate in this assessment, reducing the number of competitors.
Chen Chuan raised his cup in a toast, "Here's to your success."
The others followed suit, toasting to their success.
As the dishes were served, the group chatted while enjoying their meal, which lasted until 1:00 pm. After leaving the hotel, Chen Chuan and the others exchanged contact information, bid farewell to the group, and headed towards the parking lot.
Cai Sai, observing Chen Chuan's straight posture, suddenly spoke up, "Wei, do you feel that Chen has changed a bit from before?"
Wei Chang'an stroked his chin, "He has changed. Standing before me just now, I thought I was the junior. Perhaps it's because he now holds an official position?"
"No," Cai Sai shook his head, "Not that kind of change."
Lin Xiaoti, chewing on some bubble gum, blew a bubble and said, "It's normal for Chen Shushu to be a Third Limit Fighter."
Her words caught the attention of everyone who was saying their goodbyes.
Lin Xiaoti blew another bubble, looking at the group, and said with confusion, "Didn't Chen Shushu tell you?"
She winked, "My master told me that Chen Shushu is already a Third Limit Fighter. So, it's not strange that we feel this way standing before him. My master said that fighters have a heightened sense of danger, and their instincts warn them to stay away from those who pose a threat."
Upon confirming this news, the impact it had on Feng Xiaoqi's group and Wei Chang'an's group was even greater than the shock they felt earlier when hearing about Central City.
The Third Limit Fighter, a goal they had been striving for, was now within reach for someone close to them. This sudden realization brought a sense of displacement and awe that they had never experienced before.
The group stood for a while, each leaving with hearts still filled with excitement.
As Cai Sai walked along the road, he muttered, "No wonder I felt a bit intimidated when Chen looked at me earlier. So, that's why."
Wei Chang'an patted him on the shoulder and smiled, "Isn't this good news? Chen is one of our own from the Patrol Bureau. He said he could get a long-term residency permit for Central City; he wasn't boasting."
Cai Sai lifted his head, "What do you mean, Wei?"
"Work hard, don't let Chen look down on us. Central City is where we should aim to be in the future."
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(End of Chapter)
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