Chapter 48: Insight
Chapter 48: Insight
Yue Hong pondered for a moment and suggested, "I think we should give him a comprehensive physical examination. Only then can we know what kind of power is most suitable for him."
Cheng Zitong immediately disagreed, "No way! I don't think it's appropriate!"
The senior master asked, "Why not?"
Cheng Zitong explained, "You know, today he not only mastered the Vital Gate Breathing Technique but also 'Metamorphosis'. And he figured it out on his own, which is not easy. How many trainees have such insight? But that's not the main point. The key takeaway is that he is a true Insight School practitioner! Not like you Rational School folks. You can't confine him with your rational thinking!"
The three seniors fell silent for a moment.
As martial arts practice deepens, a certain system naturally emerges, leading to the development of personal theories, beyond just specific fighting techniques. In terms of cultivation, there are various schools of thought, resulting in numerous factions.
The two major factions are the Insight School and the Rational School.
The Rational School believes that cultivation can be quantified, and by using various assistive tools to clearly and intuitively present the body's capabilities, one can better understand their own physical potential.
The Insight School, however, disagrees. They believe that the primary joy of martial arts cultivation lies in the unknown, and the exploration of the unknown is the most exciting and promising aspect, as 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 we subject him to a physical examination, we might ruin that sense of the unknown, and he might lose some of his enthusiasm for training. Sometimes, the altered tissue can indeed be influenced by will and determination, so we should avoid such negative impacts."
Yue Hong expressed his concern, "But without a physical examination, it's hard for us to know which power is most suitable for him."
The senior master turned to Cheng Zitong and asked, "What do you suggest?"
Cheng Zitong replied, "Since he's from the Insight School, let's handle it their way and let him make the decision. He knows himself better than we do. I can tell this kid has good judgment, and I believe he'll make the right choice."
Yue Hong hesitated, "But what if he makes the wrong choice..."
The senior master said, "Even then, it's his choice. We can't make decisions for him."
At this moment, Bian Feng suggested, "I think the power manual left by Old He might be worth showing him."
The senior master remained silent for a while before saying, "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," the senior master took a document from the desk and tossed it to him, "Since you're here today, take this back with you. As his guidance teacher, you can decide whether or not to take the exam."
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 he left, Yue Hong asked, "Senior Master, is Cheng Zitong reliable? Should we convince Teacher He to come back sooner?"
The senior master replied, "I'll keep calling him. If there's nothing else, you can leave too. I still have some work to do."
"Okay, Senior Master," the two of them stood up, bowed slightly, and then left.
Over at the dormitory, Chen Chuan, who rarely had free time, decided to go to the dining hall with Feng Xiaoqi, Luo Kaiyuan, and two others for a meal, as it was mealtime.
Knowing that Chen Chuan had been training with his guidance teacher, they hadn't disturbed him, and their interactions were limited. But being young, they quickly struck up a conversation.
Chen Chuan learned that Feng Xiaoqi's family owned a martial arts equipment store, while Luo Kaiyuan remained quiet, speaking only when asked directly.
Chen Chuan asked, "Is the first dormitory still vacant?"
Feng Xiaoqi replied, "I haven't seen anyone there today, maybe they don't live in the dormitory."
Chen Chuan understood, as it was within the rights of Class A students to choose not to reside in the dormitory without it being taken back. He asked further, "By the way, have you found your guidance teachers too?"
Feng Xiaoqi said, "Luo Kaiyuan is really lucky, he got assigned to Teacher Sun Yunchun from the Free Fighting Department. I found Teacher Ni Xiaolin from the Grappling Department."
"A female teacher?" Chen Chuan was surprised, as female teachers usually didn't accept male students, especially for close-contact disciplines like grappling and wrestling, which could lead to awkward situations.
Feng Xiaoqi chuckled, "Teacher Ni is in her eighties, and I could be her great-grandson. She doesn't mind that, 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. It's quite lucky for me to be 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, "I'm preparing."
"What about you, Chen Chuan? Oh, is it just you as your teacher's student?" Feng Xiaoqi asked enviously. "You'll definitely pass the monthly exam."
Chen Chuan knew that failing the monthly exam would affect the school's rating, but the most crucial exams were the mid-term and final exams. The monthly exams were more like a mutual assessment between the guidance teachers, while the mid-term and final exams were attended by the school's management and even the commissioning party to evaluate the students' abilities. Failing those exams would directly result in a downgrade to a Class B student, which no one dared to take lightly.
After lunch, the three headed back to the dormitory. As they reached the stairwell, they saw three people exiting the elevator. Among them was a tall, imposing figure, another with a hat covering his face, exuding an unsettling aura, and a large man following behind. Despite his youthful face, his build wasn't much smaller than Zhong Wu's.
Feng Xiaoqi waited for them to pass by before speaking to Chen Chuan in a low voice, "That's the group living opposite us. The leader is called Zhuang Zhi, the gloomy-looking one is Feng Sheng, and the big guy is Zhuang Zhongshan."
Chen Chuan took a look and asked, "Are they also a team of three?"
Feng Xiaoqi replied, "I heard they have another classmate who lives outside. He's been constantly moving things into the dormitory, and I've only caught glimpses of his silhouette."
Chen Chuan's heart stirred, sensing a familiar style in this group.
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As the three were about to enter the elevator, a dorm security guard called out, "Chen, your phone is ringing. Someone's looking for you."
Chen Chuan acknowledged, excused himself, and let the other two go ahead. He approached the public phone, thanked the security guard, and answered the call.
Wei Chang'an's voice came through the receiver, "How's it been these first few days of school, junior?"
Chen Chuan smiled, "Brother Wei, I've learned a lot."
"That's good. Tomorrow's a weekend. Do you want to go home for a visit? I'm also going to see my dad. Want me to give you a ride?"
Chen Chuan considered it. Since they lived nearby, he agreed, "Sure."
"Alright, I'll pick you up tomorrow. There's something else I need to discuss with you, so we can talk about it then."
After settling things with Wei Chang'an, Chen Chuan hung up and returned to the dormitory. He placed the combat powder he had prepared into his shoulder bag and continued practicing the Vital Gate Breathing Technique, ensuring he didn't neglect the fundamental breathing methods. Only when it was time to sleep did he finally rest.
Chen Chuan took it and pulled out a stack of Jianyuan currency from inside, asking, "Is this...?"
"This is the commission fee from our last mission with Huzi," Wei Chang'an explained.
Chen Chuan was surprised, "Is it this much?"
"Is it a lot? Not really. We were commissioned to retrieve someone from the Bloodstain Gang. If something unexpected happened, there would be no compensation. We bore all the risks, and the client took seventy percent, while we only got thirty. I'm splitting the remaining amount with you, junior. But once you, Brother Wei, become a senior commissioner, you won't have to suffer this kind of loss anymore."
As he spoke, Wei Chang'an started the car and drove out of the school.
Chen Chuan noticed some documents and seals in the envelope, which were proof of the money's origin. He collected them and thanked Wei Chang'an.
"Hey, I told you, we're both from the Patrol Bureau's families. I, Brother Wei, will take care of you."
As the car exited the school gate, Wei Chang'an spoke up, "By the way, that last mission isn't over yet. Huzi told me that all his transactions with Fang Dawi were handled by his bodyguard, Scarface. Huzi himself never showed up, and he kept his contraband drugs with Scarface. The Patrol Bureau is searching for Scarface, but they haven't found him yet. The trail has gone cold."
Wei Chang'an estimated, "I don't think the Patrol Bureau will put in much effort. In the end, they'll probably drop the case. It was initially assigned to us, so they might come back to us. That's why I've been looking for clues these days, and I might not show up for a while."
Chen Chuan said, "Be careful, Brother Wei."
Wei Chang'an smiled, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
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