Chapter 416: Analysis
Chapter 416: Analysis
Chen Chuan reached out and continued flipping through the pages, discovering more content on the subsequent pages.
However, as he read on, he couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed.
Initially, he had expected to find some information related to the Fourth Limit, but although there was a substantial amount of text, it was akin to delirious ramblings, jumbled and incoherent.
The writing was not etched like before but was instead written directly with a brush dipped in blood, making it extremely messy and barely legible.
The only discernible words were "Holy Cave" and "Secret Place," which seemed to suggest that breaking through this Limit was somehow related to a certain Place of the Realm.
However, there was no specific information on how to find it, or perhaps it was hidden within those delirious words, something he couldn't possibly understand.
As such, the value of this information seemed limited.
Just as he was about to put it down, he suddenly remembered something and picked it up again. This time, he ignored the text and focused on the outline of the mountain range formed by the brushstrokes.
A map? But without any references, who could tell where it was? If this were the old times, without any better options, he might have tried to search for it. But now, with well-established paths to follow, there was no need for such efforts.
After further inspection, he found nothing else hidden, so he searched and located a leather suitcase. He wrapped all the items in waterproof cloth, packed them, and then left through the forest on the opposite side. He walked back across the lake, found his car, placed the items in the back seat, and drove back the way he came.
At that moment, in the Crystal District villa, Sister Huan received a report from one of her subordinates.
"Sister Huan, Team Two reports that they might have been discovered by the target. In their recent attempts to approach and monitor the target, they were always discovered by a Resonator in advance."
"Is it related to the Handling Bureau?"
"No, based on the use of the Boundary Token, it doesn't seem to be utilizing open resources."
Sister Huan decisively ordered, "Immediately withdraw all surveillance on the target. From now on, all intelligence regarding the target will be collected indirectly."
She was deeply concerned that this incident might alert Chen Chuan and lead to the involvement of the Handling Bureau.
Although the likelihood was slim, if the Handling Bureau did intervene, they might uncover some clues.
Despite their lack of apparent connection to the company, if exposed or caught by the Handling Bureau, conducting covert operations would become impossible.
Just as she finished the call, another message came through.
"Sister Huan, the person we sent to the Peripheral City to gather information has returned."
Sister Huan immediately responded, "Transfer the call to me."
After a while, another voice appeared in the Boundary Token, greeting her respectfully. She asked directly, "What did you find?"
"We discovered that the target graduated from Yangzhi Wu Yi just a year ago. The target has a significant reputation locally, and many people know about him..."
Sister Huan interrupted, "You can omit those details. Send me a summary of the information later. I only want to know if you found any records of his previous combat history?"
"I'm sorry, Sister Huan, I couldn't find any."
"What happened?"
The person replied helplessly, "All the target's information is stored in the archives of the local Wu Yi Academy. It's located in the administrative building of the academy, and I couldn't get in after several attempts. I almost got caught, and even if I did manage to get in, I doubt I could find the specific records I needed.
So, I could only gather some information from the students, but without specific descriptions, I can't verify their authenticity."
Sister Huan asked, "If the school doesn't have it, the government must have records of such a prominent fighter. Did you check there?"
The person replied, "I couldn't find anything there either. I can only confirm that the records were taken away."
"Taken away?"
"Possibly by a special department or a law firm he hired, but I suspect it's most likely a government department because even after offering bribes, the officials claimed ignorance. I felt something was off and feared continuing the investigation might cause problems, so I stopped."
Sister Huan didn't blame him but said, "You did the right thing, and you were cautious. It's better to leave things unverified than to alert the relevant departments of Da Shun. Send me the information you gathered."
After a short wait, her Boundary Token received some activity records of Chen Chuan in Yangzhi, mostly his combat achievements. However, among them, one particular piece caught her attention.
"Zhou Yuan Power Method?"
This was the rumored power method that Chen Chuan cultivated, which she wasn't familiar with. After a quick search, she learned about its characteristics.
Despite her extensive knowledge, she didn't consider this power method inferior.
In theory, as long as the altered tissue coverage is high, this power method can be cultivated, and it can even promote the growth of altered tissue.
The difference lies in the level of mastery, which is influenced by talent and willpower.
Currently, it can be confirmed that Chen Chuan's altered tissue coverage is indeed very high, likely exceeding eighty percent, which aligns with her assessment.
Even though she was aware of this, she didn't pay it much mind.
In theory, this power method could simulate various powers, but theory was just theory.
Given Chen Chuan's age, it was impossible for him to have mastered it to a great depth. At most, he would have laid a good foundation, and from then on, he would have to focus on certain aspects, as even the most talented individuals had to make choices.
Currently, it seemed highly likely that he was focusing on enhancing his capture and freehand powers, while also paying attention to some blade techniques and possibly hiding a hidden skill in grappling.
With this in mind...
She sent her assessment and all the information to the analysis team, instructing them, "Use this along with the previously collected information to conduct a tactical simulation."
This was based on the target's past displays of physical qualities, including strength, speed, endurance, and battle reflexes. It took into account all possible means, using multiple non-active conscious entities to simulate a target and then perform a tactical simulation.
Although it was just a simulation and didn't represent the actual situation, it could help them improve their plan to a certain extent. Many companies' external operation personnel would conduct such tactical simulations when dealing with difficult targets.
After waiting for half a day, the results were in, but they weren't very encouraging.
Out of ten simulations, six ended in failure, and the remaining four were successful only under specific conditions, with a strong subjective bias. If those were excluded, the success rate was actually quite low.
A team member in the Boundary Token said, "Sister Huan, we failed each time because the target, upon discovering a disadvantage, would choose to retreat. Once they make that decision, we lack the manpower to forcefully stop them unless the environment allows it."
In the 1619 book, there's no mistake!
Sister Huan thought for a moment and said, "What if we add Jiang Huowang?"
The team member was taken aback. "We haven't simulated that yet, and we don't know his specific situation."
Sister Huan asked, "Where is Jiang Huowang now?"
After a brief pause, the other party replied, "He's practicing at the Listening Tide Pavilion on Hui Island."
"Find Jiang Huowang, and I need to meet him within three days."
"Yes."
On the other side, after leaving Lu Lan Lake, Chen Chuan went straight to the house that the company had given him and placed the items he had obtained there.
After coming out, he thought for a moment, turned the steering wheel, and drove towards the Deep Uncharted Zone. Half an hour later, he arrived at an underground combat gym.
This was Lu Fang's gym, and he hadn't been there before. Since they hadn't been in contact for a while, he decided to drop by.
After parking, he entered the gym. The sign and entrance were simple, but the inside was spacious. After taking off his shoes and walking in, he saw a group of teenagers shouting and wrestling, with Lu Fang standing by to protect and instruct them.
Looking at these teenagers, he couldn't help but think of the children in the Lower City District. Regardless of their parents' intentions for sending them to learn combat skills, this choice might be the right one with the Great Collision approaching.
"Chen Xue Di?"
Lu Fang noticed Chen Chuan entering and couldn't help but show a delighted expression. He signaled for the children to take a break and then walked over, "Why are you here? Are you just passing by?"
Chen Chuan said, "I'm on vacation, so I came to visit my senior."
Lu Fang invited him to sit on a nearby sofa and made him a cup of tea. "I only have ordinary tea leaves here. I'm not sure if you're used to it, Junior."
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "I don't usually drink fine teas either." He looked around and asked, "Just you here, Senior?"
Lu Fang replied, "We don't need many people at the Martial Arts Academy. The two seniors often come here to manage things, and they also take on some commissions. After all, practicing combat arts incurs high expenses."
Chen Chuan understood. Some employers preferred to use people without identities but with high combat skills. That way, they wouldn't be held responsible if something went wrong, and these two seniors fit the bill perfectly.
He asked, "How's business at the gym?"
Lu Fang said, "We have many customers, and business has been good lately. Some gangs even invited us to teach them combat skills. The two seniors often go there, but I don't like them, so I focus on teaching the children."
Looking at the arena, he said, "Most of these kids will end up in gangs or become hired thugs, doing dirty work for others. When I teach them combat skills, I also try to impart some principles, hoping to make a small difference in their lives."
Chen Chuan gazed at the spacious arena, took a sip of tea, and smiled, "Senior Lu, it's been a while since we last sparred after that time at the academy."
Lu Fang was taken aback, then his eyes lit up. He knew that Chen Chuan had reached Tier Three, and this offer of sparring was an opportunity for guidance.
He stood up immediately and said earnestly, "Junior, please give me some pointers."
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