Chapter 48: Insight
Chapter 48: Insight
After some thought, Yue Hong suggested, "I think we should give him a comprehensive physical examination. Only then can we know what kind of Qi Force is most suitable for him."
Upon hearing this, Cheng Zitong immediately objected, "No! I don't think that's appropriate!"
Gao Shi asked, "Why not?"
Cheng Zitong explained, "Do you know that today he not only mastered the Vital Point Breathing Method but also inadvertently grasped the concept of 'Transformation'?"
He glanced at the few people in the room and continued, "I didn't tell him about this beforehand, and I wouldn't have. It's just that he figured it out on his own, which is not easy. How many students have such insight? But that's not the main point. The key takeaway is that it shows he is a true believer of the Insight School! Not like you Rationalists! You can't confine him with your rational thinking!"
The three of them, Gao Shi, Bian Feng, and Chen Chuan, fell silent for a moment.
As martial arts practice progresses, it inevitably gives birth to a certain system, summarizing its own theories, and not just specific fighting techniques. In terms of the broader direction of cultivation, there are various schools of thought, resulting in numerous factions.
However, the two major schools are the Insight School and the Rational School.
The Rational School believes that cultivation is a quantifiable process. By utilizing various auxiliary tools, one can clearly and intuitively present their body's capabilities, thus gaining a better understanding of their physical potential.
The Insight School, on the other hand, disagrees. They believe that the primary joy of martial arts cultivation lies in the unknown, and the exploration of the unknown is the most captivating and promising aspect. Because it represents endless possibilities; once something is known and understood, it becomes confined.
Cheng Zitong emphasized, "The self-will of the Insight School is the most important and precious aspect. They won't be bound by anything. If he undergoes a physical examination, it will destroy that sense of the unknown!"
Bian Feng spoke in a low voice, "If that's the case, then we won't do the examination for now."
He understood that for the Insight School, it wasn't just the conclusions drawn from the examination but the very act of undergoing it that might make them feel like the unknown was being compromised. This could hinder their progress, and it was best to avoid such detrimental situations.
Yue Hong expressed his concern, "But without the examination, it's hard for us to know which Qi Force is most suitable for him."
Gao Shi turned to Cheng Zitong and asked, "What do you think?"
Cheng Zitong replied, "Since he's from the Insight School, let's handle it their way and let him make the decision. He understands himself better than we do. I can tell he has a strong sense of self, and I believe he'll make the right choice."
Yue Hong was still worried, "But what if he makes the wrong choice..."
Gao Shi said, "Even so, it's his choice. We can't make decisions for him in every aspect of his life."
Bian Feng suggested, "I think the Vital Energy Manual left by Old Master He might be helpful for him."
After a brief silence, Gao Shi agreed, "Alright."
"Okay, then it's decided." Cheng Zitong picked up his briefcase and stood up, "In that case, I'll go back and make the necessary preparations."
"Wait a moment," Gao Shi took a document from the table and threw it to him, "Since you're here today, take this back with you. You're his tutor, so you can decide whether or not to test him."
Cheng Zitong took the document, glanced at it, and said, "Understood." He stuffed it into his briefcase, bid farewell to the others, and left.
After Cheng Zitong left, Yue Hong asked, "Gao Shi, is Cheng Zitong reliable? Should we try to persuade Master He to come back sooner?"
Gao Shi replied, "I'll keep calling him. If there's no issue, you can disperse too. I still have some work to do."
"Okay, Gao Shi," the two of them stood up, bowed slightly to him, and left.
On the dormitory side, as it was mealtime, Chen Chuan, who rarely had free time, went to the school cafeteria with his neighbors, Feng Xiaoqi and Luo Kaiyuan.
In recent days, the two of them knew that Chen Chuan was training with his tutor, so they hadn't disturbed him. Their interaction was limited, but as they were all young, they quickly became friends.
It was then that Chen Chuan learned that Feng Xiaoqi's family owned a martial arts equipment store, and Luo Kaiyuan remained quiet, only speaking when asked a question, but always answering sincerely.
Chen Chuan asked, "Is there still no one in Dormitory One?"
Feng Xiaoqi replied, "I didn't see him today either. Maybe he doesn't live in the dormitory."
Chen Chuan understood; it was a privilege for Class A students, and even if they didn't live in the dormitory, it wouldn't be taken back. He then asked, "By the way, have you found tutors yet?"
Feng Xiaoqi said, "Luo Kaiyuan is very lucky. He followed the Free Fighting Division's Sun Yunchun teacher, and I found the Grappling Division's Ni Xiaolin teacher."
"A female teacher?"
Chen Chuan was surprised. Usually, female teachers didn't take male students, especially for grappling and wrestling, which required close physical contact and could sometimes be embarrassing.
Feng Xiaoqi laughed, "Teacher Ni is in her eighties, I could be her great-grandstudent. She doesn't mind these things, and she has her own assistant and team. You don't think she only has me as a student, do you? She has several students, both male and female. I'm lucky to have been accepted by her."
He continued, "By the way, the end of the month is our first monthly exam. Are you guys prepared?"
Luo Kaiyuan simply replied, "Preparing."
"What about you, Chen Chuan? Oh, it seems like your teacher only has you as a student, right?" Feng Xiaoqi said enviously, "You'll definitely pass the monthly exam."
Chen Chuan knew that failing the monthly exam would lower the school's rating, but the most crucial exams were actually the midterm and final exams. The monthly exam was just a way for the tutors to assess each other's students, while the midterm and final exams were attended by the school management and even the clients to evaluate the students' abilities. Failing those exams would result in a direct downgrade to Class B students, which no one dared to take lightly.
After lunch, the three of them headed back to the dormitory. Just as they arrived, they saw three people exiting the elevator. One of them was tall and had a commanding presence, another wore a hat that covered his face, giving off an eerie feeling, and behind them was a big guy with a youthful face but a head almost as big as Zhong Wu's.
Feng Xiaoqi waited for them to pass before speaking to Chen Chuan in a low voice, "That's the one who lives across from us. The one leading is called Zhuang Zhi, the eerie-looking one is Feng Sheng, and the big guy is Zhuang Zhongshan."
Chen Chuan took a look and asked, "Are they also a group of three?"
Feng Xiaoqi replied, "I heard there's another classmate who lives outside and has been moving things into the dorm, but I've only seen his back a few times."
Chen Chuan's heart stirred, feeling a sense of familiarity with this style.
Just as the three of them were about to enter the elevator, a dorm supervisor called out to Chen Chuan, "Chen, your phone, someone's looking for you."
Chen Chuan acknowledged and let the other two go ahead while he went to the public phone. He thanked the supervisor and picked up the phone, "Hello?"
Wei Chang'an's voice came from the other end, "Junior, how have you been these first few days of school?"
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "It's Wei ge, I've learned a lot."
"That's good. Tomorrow's a holiday, do you want to go home?" Wei Chang'an asked, "I'm going to visit my dad too, want me to take you along?"
Chen Chuan thought for a moment, considering that they lived nearby, and replied, "Sure."
"Alright, tomorrow then. Also, I have another matter to discuss with you, we'll talk about it then."
After hanging up, Chen Chuan returned to the dorm and put the opening practice powder he had prepared into his bag, then continued to practice the Vital Point Breathing Method, not neglecting his foundation. He only went to sleep when it was time.
Chen Chuan took the envelope and pulled out a stack of Jianyuan currency, asking, "This is...?"
Wei Chang'an explained, "The commission fee for finding Chou Huizi last time."
Chen Chuan was surprised, "This much?"
Wei Chang'an said, "A lot? It's not that much. We were commissioned to retrieve someone from the Bloodstain Gang. If something happened, there would be no compensation. We took on all the risks, and the client took seventy percent of the reward, leaving us with only thirty percent. I'm sharing this with you, junior, but once I become a senior delegate, we won't have to suffer this loss anymore."
As he spoke, he started the car and drove out of the school gate.
Chen Chuan noticed some receipts and stamps in the envelope, proof of the money's origin, and kept them, saying, "Thank you, Wei ge."
"Hey, I told you, we're both from the Police Department, I'll take care of you," Wei Chang'an assured him.
As the car exited the school gate, Wei Chang'an continued, "By the way, that previous matter isn't over yet. Chou Huizi said that all his transactions with Fang Dawei were conducted through his bodyguard, Scarface. He never showed his face, and he kept his illegal drugs with Scarface. The Police Department is searching for Scarface, but they haven't found him yet, and the trail has gone cold here.
"I don't think the Police Department will put in that much effort. In the end, they'll definitely issue a commission because we were the ones following up on this matter. They might even come to us, so I've been looking for clues these days and won't be around.
Chen Chuan said, "Wei ge, be careful."
Wei Chang'an smiled and said, "Don't worry, I've got it covered."
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