Chapter 476: Sponsorship
Chapter 476: Sponsorship
As Chen Chuan settled into his seat, he gradually emptied his mind, calming the myriad thoughts that swirled within. He began to slowly gather and focus his mental energy.
Teacher Xue's demonstration had been smooth and effortless, instantly entering a state of serene clarity. But when Chen Chuan attempted the same, he felt hindered at every turn, surrounded by incessant distractions that refused to dissipate, causing his mind to grow restless.
At this moment, he wondered if using the Jade Core of Gao Tianyu could help him find inner peace. This thought quickly surfaced, and he suppressed it, aware that it was the presence of this object that had sparked such an idea. The more obstacles he encountered, the stronger this notion became.
The Refinement Technique aimed to subdue and tame these unruly thoughts, allowing the mind to remain steadfast and clear, focused on a single goal. Only after achieving this could he continue his cultivation journey.
The foundation of this technique was a vision of unwavering determination, breaking free from all constraints. With this steadfast intent, the myriad distractions were gradually worn away.
Chen Chuan sat there for an entire day, finally binding and restraining the restless monkey mind. The next step was to contemplate the Heart Jade.
As he focused his mind, a radiant light began to emerge within his consciousness. However, it lacked the brilliance of Teacher Xue's demonstration, appearing instead as a faint glow that seemed on the verge of fading.
This was his first attempt at such contemplation, and without the necessary refinement, his mental energy was not yet sufficiently concentrated. Chen Chuan remained patient, knowing that with continued practice, the light would grow stronger.
For the next ten days, he dedicated himself to the training hall.
While focusing on his meditation, Chen Chuan did not neglect the art of nurturing. Beyond the unwavering determination, a robust physical body was essential for a truly enduring spirit.
Midway through February, as he finished feeding and watering Chao Ming, an interdimensional prompt sounded. He glanced at it and saw that it was a message from Lei Director. He answered promptly.
"Director Lei?"
Director Lei's voice came through, "Chen Chuan, I've been busy handling official duties at the bureau these past few days, and there's a lot on my plate. I've only just gotten things in order. I wanted to thank you for your help on the road the other day. I've looked into the situation, and it seems the mastermind behind this incident is the Ferris Wheel Corporation."
Chen Chuan replied, "That's my assessment as well. Some colleagues at the Processing Bureau share the same opinion, although we haven't yet identified the specific reasons."
Director Lei said, "I've looked into it, and the bureau is still in discussions about this matter. They haven't come up with a satisfactory solution yet."
"The bureau hasn't reached a conclusion either."
Director Lei spoke solemnly, "Chen Chuan, the decisions made by those above us don't always align with the thoughts of those below. Usually, we want to resolve issues quickly, but we rarely consider the subsequent problems that may arise.
It's reasonable for most people not to worry about such things since they aren't in that position. But we must consider that if everyone ignores this, it will only lead to more problems."
"Those in power often think too much, and their concerns multiply, causing their reactions to slow down. Maintaining the status quo seems to be the most acceptable option from all perspectives."
"Making decisions can be challenging."
"Mo Lan Corporation was forced to retreat from Yangzhi, and even then, it required coordination with many related parties to eradicate them. The same goes for the Ferris Wheel Corporation. If we lack the necessary strength, we'll need to exercise patience."
Chen Chuan understood the underlying message in his words and replied, "I understand, Director Lei."
Director Lei continued, "I've been looking into the Ferris Wheel Corporation these past few days. This company has foreign connections and seems closely associated with the High Heaven Sect and other heretical groups. In the coming days, I'll personally lead a team to conduct a long-term review of the Ferris Wheel Corporation." He added gravely, "Until we uncover the truth."
Chen Chuan's heart stirred, and he cautioned, "Director Lei, please be careful."
Director Lei responded with composure, "I will, Chen Chuan. You take care as well."
Chen Chuan acknowledged with a simple 'good.'
No sooner had he ended the call with Director Lei than another communication came through. It was from Yan Yi, and he accepted the call. "Assistant Yan, is there something I can help with at the company?"
Yan Yi said, "Advisor Chen, everything is fine at the company. I'm contacting you to discuss something."
"Please go ahead."
"This new semester, Wu Yi has welcomed many promising new students, including one from Yangzhi, just like Advisor Chen. The company has always wanted to cultivate fighters, and we plan to sponsor this student. I wanted to seek your opinion on this matter."
Chen Chuan considered for a moment. He had given this some thought, as various specialties and additional services at Wu Yi required payment. Without external sponsorship, it would be challenging for fighters to cultivate with their limited resources. External funding was essential.
However, there was a catch. Once a sponsor's investment was accepted and an agreement signed, certain obligations and responsibilities would be incurred. It was a trade-off.
He believed that Wei Dong's decision to join the Processing Bureau was a good one, but it depended on the bureau's upper management and the backup option of Fusion Boundary Corporation. Ultimately, it was Wei Dong's choice, and Chen Chuan couldn't make that decision for him.
"I'll speak to him about this and get back to you," Yan Yi said, realizing that Wei Dong had a close relationship with him, which was expected. This was precisely why she had chosen to communicate with Chen Chuan beforehand. There was also another reason—Wei Dong was not a recommended student, and his background was clean, so there was no need to worry about potential issues.
"Alright, Advisor Chen, I'll await your response," she said.
After finishing his conversation with her, Chen Chuan contacted Wei Dong through the Interlink, "Wei Dong, are you free? Great, I'll come to the Training Hall to meet you."
Wei Dong had only been there for ten days, but he spent more time in the Training Hall than in his dorm. His path was clear—horizontal cultivation. And horizontal cultivation primarily relied on natural talent and diligent practice. Teachers played a role, but their influence was relatively smaller.
Wei Dong couldn't afford to purchase courses, so he directly sought out teachers from the Supreme Academy who offered public lectures.
Generally, public lectures didn't provide one-on-one guidance, but for horizontal cultivation, there weren't many practitioners. Especially in this batch of students, only three people practiced it, and the other two had directly sought private tutors. So, Wei Dong was lucky to have found such an opportunity, essentially receiving private tutoring.
When Chen Chuan arrived, the teacher was sipping tea on the side, while Wei Dong was covered in medicinal ointment. His skin had a deep red hue, and he was striking a powerful stance.
The teacher was startled when he saw Chen Chuan enter. The latter wore a student uniform but was a Third Limit Fighter, which was quite rare.
Furthermore, he noticed that Chen Chuan's eyes shone with divine light, indicating that he had embarked on the path of spiritual cultivation, but his aura wasn't fully concealed.
This was no ordinary feat.
Not every Third Limit Fighter was qualified to undergo spiritual cultivation. Those who embarked on this path had the potential to reach even higher levels.
The teacher stood up and said, "You're the student who just contacted Wei Dong, right?"
Chen Chuan politely replied, "Greetings, Teacher. I'm Chen Chuan."
In a 6-1 version, there's no mistake!
The teacher, Mr. Wang, smiled and said, "Just call me Teacher Wang. It's fine." He discreetly used the Interlink to search for Chen Chuan's name and discovered that he worked for the Processing Bureau, but specific details were inaccessible. This meant that Chen Chuan not only held a position but also a significant one. Mr. Wang was surprised and thought to himself, 'The Processing Bureau has indeed recruited a talented individual.'
"Have a seat. Wei Dong will probably last a little longer. Let's wait a bit," he said.
Chen Chuan nodded and sat down beside him, engaging in a brief chat with Teacher Wang.
Teacher Wang was cheerful and talkative, discussing various topics, but he was also surprisingly cautious. He seemed to reveal a lot, but he didn't disclose any critical information. When he mentioned the Supreme Academy, Teacher Wang only discussed trivial details, and these fragments of information didn't provide a complete picture.
During their conversation, Chen Chuan sensed that Teacher Wang might not be an ordinary teacher. It was possible that he had been sent by the Academy for other tasks, not just teaching.
After waiting for about twenty minutes, the medicinal paste on Wei Dong's body turned purplish-black. He moved, exhaling deeply, and pieces of lacquer-like substances peeled off.
Teacher Wang stood up and praised, "Well done. Today's lesson ends here. You two chat." Without further ado, he waved his hand and strode out.
Wei Dong twisted his neck, shaking off the remaining medicinal residue from his body. He stretched his arms and walked over, asking, "Chen, what's the matter?"
Seeing Wei Dong scratching his body, Chen Chuan knew it was a reaction to the medication. Smiling, he said, "Go and wash up. It's almost noon. Let's go eat and chat."
"Sure."
After Wei Dong finished washing up, they headed to the school cafeteria and sat down to order their meals. Chen Chuan asked, "Wei Dong, what was your evaluation score during the entrance test?"
"Fifty-four points," Wei Dong replied.
Chen Chuan acknowledged the score with a hum. It wasn't a high score, but a low evaluation didn't necessarily mean Wei Dong was inadequate. It indicated that Wei Dong's cultivation system wasn't yet comprehensive.
Recommended students often sought additional guidance, like from Teacher Wu Yi, in addition to their regular teachers. Even Chen Chuan had received guidance from He Xiaoxing, which contributed to his exceptional performance upon entering the Academy.
"Has anyone contacted you recently to sponsor your studies?" Chen Chuan asked.
Wei Dong shook his head. "No."
When Chen Chuan arrived earlier, he had learned that the Processing Bureau had already found a candidate to sponsor.
Wei Dong seemed to have good potential, but aside from horizontal cultivation, he didn't excel in other areas. Achieving the Third Limit through horizontal cultivation was rare, and with Wei Dong's low evaluation score, the Processing Bureau's decision was understandable.
If this was the case, it might be better to directly join the Fusion Boundary Corporation, at least he would have someone to rely on. Wei Dong was a promising team member in Chen Chuan's eyes, and he intended to recruit him into his squad.
So, Chen Chuan informed Wei Dong about the Fusion Boundary Corporation's offer to sponsor him and asked for his thoughts. Wei Dong scratched his head and said, "Chen, do you think it's a good choice?"
Chen Chuan nodded.
"Then I'll go there," Wei Dong decided.
(End of Chapter)
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