Chapter 370: The Old Place
Chapter 370: The Old Place
On the seventh day of September, a bustling scene could be witnessed throughout Wu Yi Academy as students hurriedly rode the elevators, their schedules packed with classes."
After each lesson, they rushed to another classroom, spending the entire day in a constant state of haste—a rare sight in the past.
Chen Chuan felt that ever since his arrival half a semester ago, the vast Mystical Palace Tower had rarely been filled with students. Most of the time, they were out and about, and even if they failed a course, they could simply pay a fee and move on.
However, with the new rule of grade demotion, many students were scrambling to avoid being sent to the arena as test subjects. The only option left for them was to study tirelessly.
Amidst this tense atmosphere, Chen Chuan's casual demeanor as he entered and exited the academy seemed out of place.
Having reached the Third Limit, the evaluation system no longer constrained him. Fighters at this level had multiple avenues to acquire wealth and enjoyed a certain social status. If he had no grand ambitions, this would have been enough.
But even if he himself didn't feel the need to be unconstrained, the world around him was in turmoil, making it impossible for him to remain complacent. He had to keep moving forward and gain sufficient strength before the Great Collision, or at least the ability to protect himself.
As the Handling Bureau's action plan wasn't finalized yet, and with nothing but training occupying his days, he decided to visit the address left by his parents.
Early in the morning, he contacted Wu Bei, asking him to help conceal his whereabouts. Then, he drove out of the Mystical Palace Tower in his Gader car.
To ensure nothing went wrong, he didn't head straight to his destination. Instead, he drove to the outpost he had used to leave the city before, parking his car there.
He then exited the city, using his Second Self to mask his biofield information, and returned, ensuring that no one could track him by any means.
Initially, the address couldn't be found on the World Token, but it was marked on an old map. After walking for over two hours, he arrived at the location.
It was a high-end apartment building located on the outskirts of the Deep Periphery Zone, with security patrols everywhere.
Upon reflection, it made sense. If this place had been unoccupied for a long time or was situated in a remote area, given the security situation in Central City, it would likely have been broken into, and any valuables inside would have been stolen or claimed by squatters.
Not wanting to reveal his presence, he climbed in from the edge, using his Second Self to mask his whereabouts. He effortlessly entered without alerting anyone and made his way upstairs to the fifth floor, specifically room 501.
He took out the key he had obtained from the old house and tried it in the lock. Indeed, it opened the door with a single turn. After entering, he gently closed the door behind him.
Just then, he heard footsteps coming from inside the room, as if someone was moving around. He glanced at the dust on the desk but remained unmoved.
He surveyed the room's layout, noticing similarities with his own home, indicating that the person who had lived here shared similar living habits.
After a quick look around outside, he found nothing of interest and entered the nearest room. He pushed open the slightly ajar door but found no one inside, and the footsteps had also disappeared.
He searched both this room and the adjacent ones but found nothing of value. It seemed like a simple residence, though the property deed was left behind, bearing his name.
It didn't make sense for his parents to have left him a place in Central City, nor was there a need for such complexity.
There must be something else.
He tried to recall, and suddenly, a memory from his previous life came to mind. He returned to the room, removed the entire drawer, and on the underside, he found a key stuck there.
He took the key, examining it closely. It had the character 'Wan' engraved on it, along with a serial number.
Was this... the key to Wansheng Bank's vault?
This must be the most important item.
He placed the key in his pocket, thoroughly inspecting the room once more to ensure nothing else was missed. Only then did he leave, heading straight for Wansheng Bank.
Wansheng Bank has branches in most central cities worldwide, even in peripheral cities and chaotic regions, making it a top-tier bank with a global presence.
In Jinbei Province's Central City, the bank is located in Wei Guang District, boasting its own active consciousness and independent security system.
Upon arriving, Chen Chuan presented the key, and a manager promptly attended to him with a polite smile. The manager didn't inquire about his name or background but said, "Mr. Chen, the original depositor requested that in addition to the key, you also need to present a token of trust."
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and produced the black card from Yuanren Company.
Only this item could serve as the token of trust.
The manager took the black card, asked him to wait a moment, and then retrieved a document from his bag to verify the information. The embedded world token flashed with a red light, and he nodded in confirmation before returning the item to Chen Chuan. Standing up, he said, "Please follow me, sir."
Chen Chuan stood and followed the Extreme Limits: Chen Chuan's Awakening" as they took the elevator down to the underground vault. The manager explained, "This is our Wansheng Bank's Class C Independent Vault. There are sixty-four identical storage cabinets with the same code. Every three hours, the encoder regenerates a new set of passwords."
"If the correct sequence isn't followed, even with the key, the correct storage cabinet won't be found. After three incorrect attempts, everything will be locked, and you'll have to wait three days before trying again..."
Chen Chuan was led into the vault and stopped in front of a separate cabinet. The manager gave him some instructions before bowing slightly and stepping out.
Chen Chuan waited for him to leave and then proceeded to open each cabinet door according to the newly generated code. Even with the prompts, his actions were swift, making no mistakes, but it still took him around two minutes to complete the entire process. It would take an ordinary person at least seven or eight minutes to accomplish this. He couldn't help but wonder what could be so important to his previous parents.
As he inserted the key into the last cabinet door, he heard a series of turning sounds from behind, and a drawer popped out from within. He stepped back, opened the drawer slightly, and saw a well-wrapped package inside.
He took out the package and brought it to a nearby table, carefully unwrapping it while trying not to damage the original packaging. Inside was a mini password vault that required a password to open.
Password...
He remembered the string of numbers he had received along with the card and entered them.
The password was undoubtedly correct, and with a click, the vault opened, revealing two glass vials, one red and the other blue.
6◇9◇Book◇Bar
There was also a note attached, and he recognized the handwriting as that of his mother in this life. The note explained that the blue vial contained a memory needle and described its function.
This was a memory duplication agent that could only be used between direct family members. Through this, certain critical information and memories could be transferred and conveyed.
Chen Chuan picked up the blue vial and injected it into his hand. This should be safe; even if there were side effects, he wouldn't need to worry about them with his backup.
After the injection, the effects didn't appear immediately. Memory information transfer took time; sometimes it would take effect during sleep, and other times it would manifest unexpectedly. It wasn't that fast.
But now that he had it, he wasn't in a rush. He figured he would gradually discover its effects.
The note didn't mention what was in the other vial, so he assumed he would learn about it through the memories.
At this moment, he couldn't help but think that if he had truly died on that day in his previous life and hadn't been replaced, and if someone else had discovered this item, the contents might have remained forever unknown to outsiders.
He didn't take the other vial with him but instead put it back, relocked the cabinet, and placed it back in the vault.
Before coming down, he had asked about the vault, and it had been in operation for thirteen years with twenty years of storage fees already paid in advance. This meant it would be available for use until he turned twenty-five years old.
Keeping the items here was the safest option.
After leaving the vault, he bid farewell to the manager and signed another document before departing Wansheng Bank. As soon as he stepped out of the main entrance, a memory suddenly flashed in his mind. He saw himself standing at the bottom of Wansheng Bank's stairs, looking upwards, and then slowly climbing the steps.
He realized that the memory transfer was taking effect, triggered by encountering a real-life scene that matched the memory.
Just as he was about to continue 'remembering', a notification sound came from the world token he had just activated.
He glanced at it and saw that it was a message from Qingnang Jade Mansion, inviting him to continue the drug trial. There was also a message from the supervisor, Fan Qingshan, who he had met before:
"Enforcement Agent Chen, we have learned of your situation and congratulate you on becoming a Third Limit Fighter. Given our previous successful cooperation, we will continue to offer you our drugs at a discounted price."
He then added, "The world is changing rapidly, and everyone should find their position and path early on. If Enforcement Agent Chen is willing to join Qingnang Jade Mansion after completing his studies, we will provide you with generous benefits and conditions. If you have made a decision, please contact me."
The voice message ended with a beep.
Chen Chuan stood on the steps, glanced at the flashing lights on the tower's display screen, observed the constant flow of people and vehicles below, and then looked up at the sky before descending and walking down the avenue ahead at a steady pace.
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(End of Chapter)
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