Chapter 480: The Training Class
Chapter 480: The Training Class
As Chen Chuan approached the ground floor, he spotted an ordinary-looking Puyu sedan approaching from a distance. When it drew closer, the car door opened, and Councillor Pei sat in the back seat, nodding in greeting.
Chen Chuan acknowledged him and got in. After the door closed, the car headed towards the elevated highway.
Councillor Pei took out a briefcase and handed him a set of documents.
"This is the recent news about Chen Bitong. His training class location has been decided, and it's currently in the trial phase for internal members only. Only those who receive an invitation can attend, and it will open to the public next month to start training students."
"Captain Chen, if you're available tomorrow, you might as well go there and show your face. Apart from you, there should be some other related personnel present, and they can help you get closer to Chen Bitong. If possible, try to build good relationships with them. Also..."
He handed Chen Chuan a few tickets.
"There's a play at the end of this month that Chen Bitong will definitely attend. Many politicians will be there, and Captain Chen can join as well."
Chen Chuan took the tickets and glanced at them. Indeed, it was the same theater Tan Zhi had mentioned. Although he had already accepted Tan Zhi's invitation, a few extra tickets didn't hurt, so he put them away and said, "I'll be there."
Councillor Pei smiled and said, "Captain Chen, as I said before, you don't need to take any initiative. Just enter their circle and build a good relationship with Chen Bitong. But if he shows any abnormalities, please inform us as soon as possible.
If they invite you to join like last time, just ignore it."
Chen Chuan asked, "What if, hypothetically, I pretend to join to gain their trust? Wouldn't it be easier to be accepted?"
Councillor Pei shook his head. "Joining has a strict procedure. Whether sincere or not, once you're in, the traces won't be washed away. It's better to stay as far away as possible."
Chen Chuan nodded slightly, indicating his understanding.
The sedan drove on the elevated road for a while before dropping him back at Wu Yi.
After returning to his dormitory, Chen Chuan took a look at the documents Councillor Pei had given him. He then spent some time browsing the fringe channels before heading back to rest.
The next morning, he woke up as usual and went through his daily training routine. It was only after nine o'clock that he set out.
The training class was also located in Wu Ding District, but it was actually close to the central city area of Radiant Light District. It took him half an hour by car to reach the place.
It was evident that Chen Bitong had a strong network, as the training class was held in a fifty-story conference and office building. The top ten floors were allocated to him.
The day was beautiful, and the building's deep blue glass facade reflected the surroundings clearly. Among the many towers, only this building had its lights and images turned off, and there were no advertising sounds either. It stood out at first glance.
Chen Chuan adjusted his sleeves and entered the building. As he stepped into the elevator, a voice greeted him, "Identity confirmed. Hello, Captain Chen. The training class is currently only open internally. If you wish to visit or learn more, please proceed to the training ground on the forty-second floor."
Chen Chuan took the elevator to the forty-second floor. He walked through the front hall corridor and entered the training ground located in the south, with its doors wide open. However, it seemed that the training ground wasn't officially open yet, and he had arrived relatively early. Besides the necessary training equipment, there was only one teenager practicing strikes and grabs on a dummy's joints and vital points. He moved his feet, occasionally shifting his position, and from time to time, he let out grunts and exhales.
The teenager was around fourteen or fifteen years old, young but already training. This was a year or two earlier than most people started, but some individuals with the right conditions and a solid foundation from a young age could begin slightly earlier.
Seeing no one around and noticing that the teenager wasn't using any secret techniques, Chen Chuan walked over and observed. However, he immediately realized that although the teenager was diligent, his approach was wrong.
"Your method is incorrect," Chen Chuan said.
The teenager paused for a moment.
Chen Chuan continued, "Your training method seems to be aimed at grappling techniques, but given your physique and altered fascia distribution, you're actually more suited for freehand techniques."
The teenager ignored him and resumed his previous training after a brief pause.
Seeing that the teenager wasn't paying attention, Chen Chuan prepared to move on to another spot. Just as he turned to leave, he heard the teenager's voice from behind.
"Really?"
Chen Chuan turned back and saw the teenager looking at him with suspicion. "Are you also here for training with Teacher Chen?"
"You mean Teacher Chen? Yes, he invited me," Chen Chuan replied.
The teenager looked him up and down, hesitating for a moment. "I've never seen you before."
"This is my first time here," Chen Chuan said.
The teenager studied him for a few moments, then asked, "Really?"
Chen Chuan glanced at the dummy beside him, then moved to another one similar in build. He reached out, grabbed it, and pulled it towards him. With a direct punch to the chest, a dent formed. He followed up with a side kick, and the dummy's arm broke off.
In the center of the room, a young boy stood frozen, his eyes wide with excitement. Chen Chuan's demonstration had left a deep impression. The boy knew these dolls were specially made, incredibly resilient, and heavy. No matter how they were handled, they never broke, but with just a few moves, Chen Chuan had shattered one.
The boy's eagerness to try it himself was palpable. Chen Chuan stepped aside, encouraging him. "Give it a go."
The boy stepped forward and imitated Chen Chuan's moves. At first, he struggled to recall the sequence, but soon, his memory kicked in, and he executed the moves with growing ease.
As the boy punched, a loud crack echoed through the room, and the heavy doll wobbled slightly. Surprised, the boy became excited as he realized that despite his previous efforts, he couldn't budge the doll. Now, he repeated the same moves, his punches and kicks flowing smoothly.
Chen Chuan observed the boy's foundation in martial arts and his impressive memory. The moves Chen Chuan demonstrated were not difficult to remember, and the boy's performance was enhanced by the limited number of techniques.
Previously, the boy had only practiced external cultivation methods, but now, having embarked on the path of mental cultivation, he could make subtle adjustments to his body's minute parts. This would significantly boost his combat abilities, allowing him to exert more powerful and precise force.
The boy's excitement grew as he continued his demonstration, the doll wobbling more vigorously with each strike. This improvement was due to the correct application of force, engaging more of his altered fascia.
After two minutes, the boy stepped back, panting. He felt a strange fatigue, unlike his usual endurance for continuous practice for over ten or twenty minutes.
Chen Chuan explained, "Your altered fascia is still immature. Due to force application issues, it hasn't been involved in your techniques. Most of your power comes from your muscles and bones. But just now, your altered fascia participated, so it's not your body that's tired, it's your altered fascia."
Chen Chuan continued, "Once they rest and recover, they'll become stronger and more suited to your force application. You can use some recovery-promoting medicines, and if conditions allow, find someone to help with massage and recovery."
The boy, having absorbed this advice, asked, "If... if I don't practice grappling techniques, how should I train in the future?"
Chen Chuan replied, "The simplest method is to learn a set of free fighting techniques. This isn't to increase your combat power but to straighten and correct your internal altered fascia that has been twisted due to grappling practice. Once it's corrected, you can try free fighting, and when your fascia adapts and strengthens, you can attempt to cultivate force techniques."
The boy, Qi Huixin, was intrigued. Previously, no one had ever discussed this with him. He had only referred to books and some scattered knowledge for his training.
Chen Chuan assured him, "It's just a few words, no big deal."
At that moment, the sound of the elevator opening and voices and footsteps approaching caught their attention. Over a dozen people entered the room, a few in military uniforms, and most in casual attire.
Among them was a sturdy man who, after glancing at Chen Chuan, approached and inquired, "Captain Chen?"
"Yes," Chen Chuan confirmed.
The boy, Qi Huixin, looked up and noted the man's use of the title 'Captain Chen'.
The sturdy man, Ding Shu, stood before Chen Chuan, his height of over two meters and two centimeters exuding a subtle sense of oppression. "Captain Chen, I'm Ding Shu. I'm also serving in the Convergence Zone, leading a small team. I haven't risen as fast as you."
Ding Shu smiled, "Captain Chen, I've heard of your achievements. To be honest, I was assigned to defense duties during the Iron Demon incident. Otherwise, I would have faced the Iron Demon myself."
"Is that so?" Chen Chuan replied.
Ding Shu's eyes fixed on him. "I only have ten days of leave in Central City. I just want to learn from Teacher Chen and spar with you. I don't seek victory or defeat; I just want to know how strong someone invited by Teacher Chen, who defeated the Iron Demon, is."
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(End of Chapter)
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