Chapter 452: Intermission
Chapter 452: Intermission
After carrying the items into the weapon collection room, Chen Chuan placed them in a corner and turned on the lights. Each piece of armor plate glistened under the illumination.
He then retrieved the repaired Iron Demon's spear and placed it in the humanoid's hands, securing the movable joints. Stepping back a few paces, he examined it and nodded in satisfaction.
Everything was now in order.
Chen Chuan took out the two ritual sabers he had received and the short sword confiscated from Fei Tong. After cleaning them with maintenance oil, he placed them in predetermined positions.
Finally, he mounted the Star Valor Pistol on the wall rack.
Although this trip didn't yield much, he believed that over time, the collection in this room would grow.
After admiring the display for a while, he left the villa, drove back to the Mystic Palace Tower, and nodded at the Vermilion Whip above as he entered the underground parking lot.
After parking and returning to his dormitory, he took a shower and practiced some breathing techniques before retiring for the night.
The next morning, after waking up and freshening up, he made himself a hot drink and stood by the window, gazing at the outside world from this corner of the tower.
The winter sunlight shone brightly, piercing through the room and casting long shadows behind.
He stood there for a while, then tapped on the Interdimensional Connector and logged into the academy's platform.
Participating in defense missions not only earned him special medication but also provided an opportunity to connect with higher-ups.
Now, he could apply for a mentor to guide him on his cultivation path.
Chen Chuan quickly accessed the relevant interface and submitted his application.
This time, he checked the option for having participated in defense plans and sent the application.
After a while, Vermilion Whip's voice sounded in his ear:
"Trainee Chen Chuan, your mentor application has been received. Due to the need to verify your eligibility, it may take a few hours. Please be patient and wait."
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment, estimating that the Convergence Zone's information hadn't been updated yet, so he could only wait. He checked the time.
It was already late December, and he was almost ready to return to Yangzhi.
Thinking about it, he sent a telegram to his family, informing them that he would be returning in a couple of days.
Then, he contacted Lao Qi, inquiring about his recent situation.
Lao Qi told him that his daughter, Qi Qi, had successfully transferred to a new school with the help of Fusion Boundary Company. He had been hiding in a room arranged by Wu Bei during this time, and everything was normal with no one causing them trouble.
However, to lay low and avoid attention, he had been staying indoors, and his funds were running low. He planned to wait until after the New Year to take on new commissions.
At this point, Wu Bei interjected, "Recently, no one has been looking for Lao Qi. I think they've either given up or found the real target."
Chen Chuan acknowledged, "That's the best-case scenario, but we can't be careless. During the New Year, I won't be in Central City. Lao Qi, if you need money, you can use the squad's public funds for now. Don't worry about repaying it immediately; you can make up for it later."
Lao Qi understood that it was better to be cautious at this time and not risk everything for a small gain. He replied, "Chen, Wu, rest assured. I won't cause you any more trouble than necessary. You've helped me so much, and this is the least I can do."
Chen Chuan thought to himself that if the plague group from the downtown area didn't come looking for him again, he wouldn't pursue the matter further, as it had nothing to do with them. But if they did come after him, he wouldn't hold back.
After the call, he communicated with the Fusion Boundary Company, and the person in charge responded. Chen Chuan informed them about his return to Yangzhi and inquired about the company's recent situation.
The company representative replied that there were no anomalies on Meng Shu's side, and business had returned to normal. They also informed him that he would receive a year-end bonus deposited into his account.
Assured that everything was in order, Chen Chuan contacted Gao Ming and Lu Fang, among others, to inform them of his impending return. Gao Ming mentioned that during the New Year period, he would still be occupied with work at the office, and since there weren't many people at home, he didn't plan to go back.
Lu Fang, on the other hand, said he was preparing to return to Yangzhi. Chen Chuan suggested that he could ride with him, and Lu Fang agreed. After expressing his gratitude, they set a date for the trip.
After informing everyone, Chen Chuan began preparing for his journey home.
While doing so, he casually logged into the defense plan platform to take a look. After visiting the Convergence Zone, many functions became accessible, and the most prominent section was the trading platform.
The most significant part of this platform was the special medication trading, as some Tier Three Fighters, limited by their abilities, lacked the motivation to ascend or realized their own shortcomings and gave up. They simply treated the special medication as a source of income.
These medications were indeed popular, and as long as the price wasn't too outrageous, they were usually sold out quickly.
Next in popularity were the various special trades and intelligence exchanges related to the Convergence Zone.
In the vast Convergence Zone, new species and unfamiliar objects are discovered almost daily, acquired by official organizations, companies, and even specialized intelligence agencies.
It was here that he realized that in addition to government and company-organized fighters, the platform was also flooded with numerous civilian fighters. These individuals preferred freedom and accepted employment through hiring, mostly serving companies and occasionally taking on missions from governments around the world.
Most of these mercenaries, aside from a small number of Tier Three Fighters, were actually Tier One and Tier Two Fighters.
Initially, he was unaware of their origins, but after a conversation with Pei Canshi, he learned that most of the soldiers and fighters in the Outpost were military-trained, while some came from the residential areas and cities established in the rear of the Convergence Zone.
These places were originally just outposts and exploration points jointly established by governments and companies from various countries, but over seventy years, they have grown in scale.
The residents of these cities and residential areas formed the primary source of lower-level mercenaries in the Convergence Zone. As they were on the front lines themselves, they had the motivation and willingness to participate in defense plans.
However, because most of them had lived in the Convergence Zone since birth and had little interaction with the fringe cities and Central City, he noticed that there were many hidden dangers.
But these were not his concerns. He went to the inquiry section, and after gathering information, his main task was to form a squad, so he wanted to see if he could recruit suitable personnel from here.
After entering his number, numerous personnel profiles popped up.
He skimmed through them and found quite a few seemingly suitable candidates on the surface, but he needed to meet them in person to be sure. As he scrolled through, he felt that one individual was more suitable, so he sent a chat invitation.
However, after waiting for a while, there was no response from the other side, indicating that the person was not present.
At this moment, a vermilion whip prompt sounded from the Interdimensional Passage:
"Chen Chuan, your mentor application has passed the review committee's examination. Please be patient, and the academy will send you the mentor's information in one month."
Chen Chuan thought for a moment. In one month, it would be after the new year, but that was fine. Even if a mentor were assigned now, they wouldn't come to teach him at this busy time of year, so it was perfect for not delaying his return to Yangzhi.
After receiving this message, his mood improved significantly.
He exited the platform and spent half a day organizing his things. Then, he went out again to the Fruit Treasure Market to buy some gifts, as usual.
On his way back, he turned the steering wheel and headed towards Tan Zhi's residence. This rented place was a large mansion with a layout similar to Teacher Zheng's courtyard. After contacting Tan Zhi in the outside world, the gate opened wide, and he drove in.
Tan Zhi's voice came from the side: "Chen Chuan, you can park anywhere on the open space. I'm in the training room; just come in."
Chen Chuan parked outside and entered the training room, taking off his shoes before stepping in.
Inside, he saw Tan Zhi standing in front of a weapon rack, wiping the sweat from his head with a towel. Across from him was a female teacher with a robust physique, wearing a training uniform and exuding a sharp aura.
This person's eyes flickered with a hint of nervousness when she saw Chen Chuan.
Tan Zhi introduced them: "This is Teacher Wei. I specifically invited her to teach me. Teacher Wei, this is my classmate, Chen Chuan."
Chen Chuan sensed that at the moment she saw him, Teacher Wei's eyes seemed to show a trace of panic, but it quickly subsided.
He looked at her and nodded, saying, "Teacher Wei."
Teacher Wei smiled, "So, it's Chen Chuan. I've heard Tan Zhi mention you before. I watched the recording of your fight with Wei Wusheng; you're very formidable."
"Thank you," said Chen Chuan.
Teacher Wei turned to Tan Zhi and said, "Since your classmate is here, we won't disturb you." She nodded to both of them and left.
Tan Zhi hurriedly said, "Take care, Teacher Wei."
He turned to Chen Chuan and said, "It's not easy to invite Teacher Wei. She's currently a security advisor for the City Council, and it's said that she has a good relationship with a certain council member. You know how it is... If it weren't for my family's previous support for her, she wouldn't have owed us a favor and come to teach me."
As he spoke, he went to the refrigerator, took out two cans of beverages, and handed one to Chen Chuan. He opened his can and drank it, letting out a satisfied sigh.
"Today, the Dance Drama Theater is premiering a new musical. I heard that many new students have joined. How about it? Are you interested in watching a show? We can invite Pan Xiaode and Qi Huixin to come along."
"Never mind," said Chen Chuan. "These past few days, I need to prepare to return to Yangzhi. I came to see you today and also to pick up Chao Ming."
Tan Zhi said regretfully, "Then we'll have to wait for next time. Oh, Chen Chuan, you mentioned that you purchased some services from the Serpent Sect? I heard they require a recommender. Could you recommend me?"
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(End of Chapter)
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