Chapter 477: Unrestrained
Chapter 477: Unrestrained
After lunch, Wei Dong headed to the training hall to continue his practice, while Chen Chuan returned to the dormitory and informed Yan Yi about Wei Dong's situation. Yan Yi assured him that she would make the necessary arrangements within the next two days.
With this matter settled, Chen Chuan refocused his attention on his cultivation.
Two days later, feeling that he had grasped and consolidated the Heart Centering Technique, he sent a message to Teacher Xue through the academy platform, updating her on his progress.
Teacher Xue replied, "Great! Tomorrow, at the 70th-floor training ground, I'll be there at 9 a.m."
Chen Chuan confirmed, "Teacher, I'll be there on time."
After setting the time, he brewed a cup of tea and sat down on the sofa.
Besides mental training, he also needed physical exercise and took special medication every other day to enhance himself.
Every day was packed, and now he had even replaced sleep with the Breath Regulation Technique.
He didn't feel tired; instead, he was enjoying the process as he could sense his progress daily, which was incredibly satisfying. Before he knew it, he would find himself immersed in it.
However, during his breaks, he didn't neglect external changes. He set aside time daily to check the news, as well as updates from the bureau and the company.
Especially regarding the company, Yan Yi prepared a concise news summary daily, which she posted on the reference platform. It covered various topics, and sometimes it was most convenient to go there directly instead of searching himself.
But some information was missing, such as news about Chen Bitong's training class. He vaguely remembered that it was supposed to start in mid-to-late February, and the time was approaching. He would have to make a trip there when the time came.
Chen Bitong was considered the closest to becoming a martial artist. Since he had opened this training class, it was likely not just for show but would offer practical and tangible teachings. Chen Chuan wondered what those teachings might be.
After browsing through various updates, he took a sip of tea and started cleaning up the accumulated junk messages from the past month, such as frequent recruitment posts from Qing Nang Yu Fang and numerous advertisements from various companies.
As he was cleaning, a notification from Tan Zhi lit up on the interdimensional connector. He accepted the call, and Tan Zhi's voice sounded, "Hey, Chen, I got some theater tickets again. This time, it's the first rehearsal of the New Year's play, and even some representatives and politicians from the government hall will be there. I've already arranged for Pan Xiaode, Qi Huixin, and the others. Are you in, Chen?"
Chen Chuan asked, "When is it?"
"It's at the end of the month, during our rest day."
Chen Chuan thought for a moment; he did have time. On rest days, he usually didn't cultivate and would find ways to go out. He replied, "Sure, I'm available."
"Great, then let's meet up on the rest day at the end of the month."
After agreeing with Tan Zhi, Chen Chuan switched to the edge channel, only to find an unread message.
He opened it and realized it was a question he had posted on the platform after returning to the central city, primarily inquiring about a location that appeared in his memory dream.
He had also sketched out the surrounding scenery based on his memory, but no one had responded until now.
"This place should be Tai Gong Rock. I've been there once. My great-aunt's house is just ten miles away, and her family runs an inn on the mountain. They're making a fortune."
"Now that you mention it, this must be Tai Gong Rock. The poster's drawing was too abstract; otherwise, I would've recognized it earlier."
Ignoring the latter part, Chen Chuan immediately searched for Tai Gong Rock. It was located deep within the Da Shun region, a scenic spot along the middle reaches of the Mo River. The most famous attractions there were the Ten Mile Stacked Bridge and the Floating Corridor, and not far away was the perilous Turbulent Gorge, attracting numerous tourists every year.
The stacked bridge and floating corridor matched the scenery from his previous dream, so it must be the place...
He looked at several scenic photos, confirming that it was indeed the spot. If time allowed, he could visit there in person, as being at the location might help him recall more memories, uncovering more clues about his original body's death and his original parents.
However, there was no rush. Even if he discovered something, it wouldn't solve the problem and might only cause him more worry. It was better to take it slow.
He had planned to browse a bit more before logging off, but a sudden notification popped up at the top of the light screen, capturing his attention.
Curious, he opened it and was surprised to find that it was related to the Skywheel Corporation. It showed a convoy and a warehouse near their port, accompanied by scattered photos and videos.
Below, hundreds and thousands of comments and discussions quickly emerged.
Chen Chuan didn't read the discussions but went directly to the Handling Bureau's internal news platform, where he immediately found the source and report.
The attack had occurred forty-five minutes earlier, involving a large armed group of over a hundred people. They were equipped with armored vehicles and heavy weapons.
The battle lasted for forty-five minutes, and the Skywheel Corporation's security team suffered significant losses. Over forty people were injured, including a mid-level company executive who was killed. Two storage and transport warehouses were damaged and burned down. The bureau's provided footage showed thick smoke billowing at the scene, with ambulances and fire trucks everywhere.
Chen Chuan glanced at the footage, noticing that the leader of the group was a man with half of his body transformed into an implant, looking exceptionally robust and imposing. Undoubtedly, he was a Third Limit Combat Solver, and the few people beside him were no ordinary folks either.
He took a look at the man's information and saw that he was a member of a mercenary group called "Blood Hammer," but they were not known to be active in the Central City of Jibei Dao.
His expression turned slightly complex. Although violent conflicts were not uncommon in the city, such a large-scale gathering was rare. After all, assembling a team like this would not go unnoticed by the Handling Bureau and the city patrols.
Yet, this time, they were not seen.
Usually, when such a violent incident occurs, an emergency message is sent to all Handling Bureau members, and the city patrols would at least show up to observe, even if it's just for show.
However, this time, not only was there no timely response, but it seemed that even the city patrols failed to arrive in time, as if they were allowing the situation to develop on its own.
Moreover, the fact that Blood Hammer had brought out so many light and heavy weapons and showed no regard for firepower suggested that there was likely another company backing them.
He pondered for a moment and immediately thought of United Security Transport.
United Security Transport's main business was mercenary and transportation services, so mobilizing personnel and weapons was not an issue. However, for such a large-scale operation, it would usually be impossible without the knowledge of the Handling Bureau and the inspection and enforcement departments.
The conclusion was clear.
This time, the Handling Bureau must have given its approval.
Indeed, after two consecutive attacks on Handling Bureau staff, the Handling Bureau would not let it go. As a violent law enforcement agency, even without direct evidence, they could still find ways to deal with the perpetrators.
He believed that such attacks would not decrease but would likely increase in the future.
He took another look, then stepped back and took a sip of tea. Glancing outside, he saw that the weather was nice. He put down his teacup and patted Chao Ming on the head before entering the training hall to practice.
The next day, Chen Chuan arrived at the training hall before nine o'clock. It was empty, but that was expected. He didn't wait around and sat down to start practicing his breath regulation technique.
It was almost noon when footsteps approached from behind.
"Oh dear, Chen Xiaonian, I'm so sorry. I encountered something on my way out that needed my attention. It won't happen again, I promise."
Teacher Xue approached while speaking.
Chen Chuan stood up and said, "Teacher, you're too kind. It's my duty to wait for you."
Teacher Xue said, "It won't happen again, I assure you. If I'm late again, I'll find a way to compensate you. After all, your time is precious."
"Please, sit down."
Chen Chuan waited for him to sit before taking his seat.
Teacher Xue said, "Let me see your progress."
Chen Chuan immediately focused his mind, and after this period of practice, he was already quite proficient in the Heart Centering Technique. He could easily calm and focus his thoughts.
Teacher Xue only needed to observe his aura to understand his progress.
Chen Chuan wasn't the fastest in his cultivation speed, but he knew that the Supreme Academy had one who was. That person had taught a method and immediately calmed and focused the minds of those present, which had impressed many people, even attracting the attention of the higher-ups.
However, Chen Chuan's mental state was solid and balanced. It wasn't particularly eye-catching, but it was by no means lagging.
Although he was quite laid-back, he actually preferred Chen Chuan's approach. Chen Chuan learned what he was taught and made steady progress without getting sidetracked.
Those students who stood out were also prone to various variables and uncertainties, often causing trouble for their teachers. This increased the teacher's workload, and in the end, whether it was the student or the teacher, neither would attribute the student's success to the teacher's teaching methods. Instead, they would believe it was due to the student's natural talent, which was very frustrating for the teacher.
Teacher Xue opened his mouth and said, "Not bad. Now that you've mastered the Heart Centering Technique, let's continue with the next part..."
Although he arrived late, once he entered teaching mode, he was efficient and to the point.
"After focusing your spirit, the next step is to temper it.
From the old era to the present, many methods have been summarized, such as the Prayer Method, Observation Method, Sitting Method, Posture Method, Vocalization Method, and so on. But in my opinion, the most direct and effective way is the Tempering Method, which can be supplemented with other methods.
The method is simple: use a strong and fierce attack to temper your Heart Jade, thereby removing impurities and making it firm and condensed.
It also has its drawbacks. If you're not careful during this long process of tempering, you might easily be influenced by others' spiritual intents and become infected by them, losing your unique self.
Therefore, the person responsible for the attack should understand the severity of the situation, know how to restrain themselves, and not harbor hostility towards you. Otherwise, you might get into trouble without even realizing it. Remember this."
Chen Chuan nodded and said, "I understand, Teacher."
Teacher Xue, satisfied, said solemnly, "Good. The Tempering Method is effective, but it requires a high level of willpower from the recipient. If you're not careful, you might pay a heavy price. Let me know when you're ready."
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