Chapter 45: Teacher and Student
Chapter 45: Teacher and Student
Cheng Zitong could sense the genuine excitement and enthusiasm in his student's voice as he spoke.
Never before had a student reacted this way upon learning the truth about martial arts. He thought to himself, "This student is truly special, but that's good, very good!"
Only with such an attitude could one face this matter more positively and turn the impossible into a possibility.
To be honest, he wasn't entirely confident about this situation.
There was very little time left, and judging by the progress of the transmutation organs, the timeframe he had given might need to be significantly reduced. His previous statement was merely to avoid putting too much pressure on this student.
But now, he wasn't too worried about that.
He said, "Good! Starting today, I will personally guide your training. You don't need to worry about any public activities at the school; I'll take care of them for you. After all, nothing is more important than your life."
Chen Chuan nodded and, after some thought, said, "Teacher Cheng, I have a question."
"Go ahead."
Chen Chuan asked, "I've heard that learning Vital Energy has its challenges and isn't something everyone can master. So, how does the school handle students who struggle to control their transmutation organs?"
Cheng Zitong replied, "Not everyone's transmutation organs grow endlessly; they develop in stages. Some people reach a certain limit in their cultivation and stop growing, even experiencing lifelong stagnation. As a result, they no longer face this issue.
Most average people don't have this opportunity. The most common case is like what I showed you in the materials—they can undergo surgery at a hospital to resolve the issue.
Some people, in their pursuit of greater martial power, even use drugs to stimulate their growth, hoping to promote the development of transmutation organs. This has led to the research and creation of numerous drugs.
Only those with natural talents like you will experience continuous growth through multiple stages of transmutation organs. However, with this great potential comes increased danger."
Chen Chuan nodded, thought for a moment, and asked, "Teacher Cheng, will all the students at the school be made aware of this?"
Cheng Zitong laughed and said, "Originally, we aren't allowed to tell you students about this. There's no need to inform those without the talent, and everyone signs a confidentiality agreement during their time at the school to prevent disruption to studies and external chaos.
But I don't care about that. Since I've taken on the role of your instructor, it's my responsibility to explain these matters clearly to my students. That way, they know what they're getting into. Just don't reveal this information to others, and we can discuss the agreement later."
Chen Chuan looked at him and thought, 'Teacher Cheng, you said you volunteered to be my instructor, but I won't press the issue.' He took a breath and asked, "Teacher Cheng, when will my training begin?"
Cheng Zitong said, "Don't rush. We need to take things one step at a time." He took out a carbon copy form from his briefcase and said, "Sign here, and I'll send it to the recruitment office for filing. Then you'll officially be my student, and I'll be responsible for everything during your training. But this form isn't binding; if you feel I'm not doing my job or my skills aren't up to par, you can request a replacement after a month."
Chen Chuan took the form without hesitation and signed his name before returning it to Cheng Zitong.
Cheng Zitong also signed and tore off the top copy, handing the bottom one to Chen Chuan. "Alright, from now on, I'm your official instructor. I believe I can be a good teacher, not because of my exceptional skills, but because other teachers usually have several or even a dozen students, while I only have you. If I can't teach you well, I'd be truly incompetent."
Chen Chuan took the form and asked, "Teacher Cheng, may I ask which department you're from at the school?"
Cheng Zitong put on his decorative sunglasses and smiled, saying, "I'm from the Combat Division, but I'm currently in the Logistics Department."
Chen Chuan was taken aback. "Logistics Department?"
Cheng Zitong laughed. "What's wrong with that?"
Looking down on the Logistics Department? Are the teachers there not qualified to be your tutor?"
He pointed at himself, "I have a proper tutor qualification certificate, and let me tell you, I'm the deputy manager of the Logistics Department. At Wu Yi, everyone gives me some face."
Chen Chuan looked at his slightly plump face and thought, 'He's figured it out.'
Cheng Zitong didn't know what he was thinking, he lifted his briefcase, then picked up his clothes, and after a moment's thought, he threw them on the sofa and said, "I'll go to the pharmacy to get you some medicine first. Cultivating Qi Force also requires the support of medication, so wait for me here."
Chen Chuan nodded in agreement, then remembered something and said, "Teacher Cheng, could you also bring some Opening Practice Powder? I have a friend who needs it for his practice, and he really needs these things."
Cheng Zitong said, "That's easy. This medicine isn't expensive anyway. By the way, I should tell you that to prevent students from abusing it, the amount I'll give you is a fixed quota each semester. So if you need more, you'll have to pay for it yourself. I'm guessing you might need more, but I have a way to get it for you at a lower price... Don't worry about it. The pharmacy isn't far, I'll be back soon. You're just too polite, student."
After sending Chen Chuan out, he returned to the living room and started pacing. However, he thought of a problem: the transmuted organs in his body were likely formed due to the prolonged and uninterrupted stimulation of the basic breathing technique, which meant it was acquired and not innate like others.
Strictly speaking, he wasn't someone with "natural talent." If he reduced his breathing technique or stopped it, would it weaken or halt the transmutation process?
No, he wouldn't do that.
According to Teacher Cheng's explanation, it was clear that such transmutation occurred in stages. Once the rapid growth stage was over, it might stagnate.
For some people, the next stage might not come, and they would need to stimulate it with drugs to promote further growth.
But this was all about talent. Once it stagnated, it might not progress to the next stage, and there would be no further growth. He wasn't sure if he should stop or not, but he didn't want to take that risk. As for his studies and training, with his "Second Self," he was confident he could catch up.
Regardless, he should do everything possible to master the Qi Force!
After half an hour, Cheng Zitong returned and threw a bag of medicine powder to Chen Chuan, saying, "Opening Practice Powder. The pharmaceutical technology has been improving, and now the powder is more refined than before. Just this bag is enough for two people, but it's still potent, so tell your friend to be careful and not take too much."
Chen Chuan took it and said, "Thank you, Teacher Cheng."
Cheng Zitong said, "Don't be so polite with me. Here, I have some more medicine for you. These are pills and powders to be applied externally and taken internally to support your new breathing technique and Qi Force training. This should last you a month, use them first and see how it goes."
"By the way, I also have some suppressant drugs. They can slightly inhibit the growth of your transmuted organs. It's better than nothing, but I think it's best to let your body naturally stimulate its growth. The greater the drawbacks, the greater the benefits of the future transformation. So, if you can avoid it, don't use them. We'll see how it goes."
Chen Chuan decisively said, "No need, Teacher Cheng. I won't use them."
Cheng Zitong said, "Good. We have very little time. It's extremely challenging to cultivate Qi Force within two or three months. Most students take several months to a year to adapt to the breathing technique, and then another one to two years to find the right Qi Force for themselves and build their combat system. And that's for elite students; for ordinary students, it's already fast enough."
At this point, he said solemnly, "Now I'll teach you a Vital Point Breathing Method. This will further unleash your potential and accelerate the growth of your transmuted organs. It might be difficult, but it's a necessary prerequisite for cultivating Qi Force, so there's no way to skip it. You need to be mentally prepared."
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