Chapter 480: The Training Course
Chapter 480: The Training Course
As Chen Chuan approached the ground floor, he spotted an ordinary-looking Puyu sedan approaching from a distance. When it drew closer, the rear door opened, and Advisor Pei sat inside, noding in greeting.
Chen Chuan responded and got in. After the door closed, the car headed towards the elevated highway.
Advisor Pei took out a briefcase and handed Chen Chuan some documents.
"This is the latest news about Chen Bitong. His training course venue has been decided, and it's currently in the trial phase, open only to those who have received invitations. Starting next month, he'll begin accepting external students."
"Captain Chen, if you have time tomorrow, you can go there to make an appearance. Apart from you, there should be other relevant people attending, and it would be beneficial for you to build good relationships with them. Additionally..."
Advisor Pei handed Chen Chuan a few tickets.
"There's a play at the end of this month, and Chen Bitong will definitely attend. Many government officials will be there, and you can join them."
Chen Chuan took the tickets and saw that it was indeed the same theater that Tan Zhi had mentioned. Although he had already accepted Tan Zhi's invitation, having a few extra tickets wouldn't hurt, so he kept them and said, "I'll be there."
Advisor 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. However, if he shows any abnormalities, please inform me as soon as possible."
"If they invite you to join, like last time, you can decline."
Chen Chuan asked, "Hypothetically speaking, if I were to pretend to join them to gain their trust, wouldn't it be easier for me to be accepted?"
Advisor Pei shook his head and said, "Joining has a strict procedure. Whether you're sincere or not, once you're in, there will be traces left on your body. It's better to stay away as much as possible."
Chen Chuan nodded slightly, indicating that he understood.
The sedan drove a lap on the elevated highway and then returned Chen Chuan to Wu Yi.
After returning to his dormitory, Chen Chuan reviewed the documents Advisor Pei had given him. Once he felt well-prepared, he browsed the Fringe Channel for a while before going back to rest.
The next morning, Chen Chuan woke up as usual and went through his daily training routine. It wasn't until after 9 AM that he set out.
The training course was also located in Wuding District, but it was actually close to the central city area of Weiguang District. It took him half an hour to reach the venue.
It was evident that Chen Bitong had a deep network. The training course was held in a 50-story office building, and the top ten floors were allocated for his training purposes.
The weather was pleasant that day. The deep blue glass curtain wall of the building clearly reflected the scenery of the opposite building, and among the numerous towers, only this building's lighting and shadows were turned off, with no advertising noise present. It stood out at first glance.
Chen Chuan straightened his cuffs and walked inside. At the security checkpoint, he took out his ID card and swiped it, and a voice emerged from the interdimensional device: "Identity confirmed, hello Captain Chen. The training course is currently open only to internal personnel. For visits and inquiries, please proceed to the training ground on the 42nd floor."
Chen Chuan entered the building and took the elevator to the 42nd floor. He walked through the front hall and corridor, entering the training ground located in the south with its main entrance wide open.
However, perhaps because it wasn't officially open yet and he had arrived early, the training ground only had some training equipment and a teenager practicing against a mannequin, striking its joints and vital points. He occasionally moved and shifted his stance, grunting as he exhaled.
The teenager was around 14 or 15 years old. Although young, he had already started his training, which was one or two years earlier than most people. Some had the right conditions and a good foundation in their training from a young age.
Seeing no one around and noticing that the teenager wasn't using any secret techniques, Chen Chuan walked over and observed. But he immediately realized that although the teenager was diligent, his approach was wrong.
"Your method is incorrect," Chen Chuan said.
The teenager paused his movements.
Chen Chuan continued, "Your training method is geared towards cultivating grappling strength, but given your physique and the distribution of your alienated tendons, you're actually more suited for freehand combat."
The teenager ignored him and resumed his previous training after a brief pause.
Seeing that the teenager wasn't listening, Chen Chuan smiled slightly and didn't say more. He prepared to move to another location, but as he turned, he heard the students.
"Really?" the teenager's voice called out from behind.
Chen Chuan turned and saw the teenager looking at him with suspicion. "You're also here for Chen Teacher's training, right?"
"You're talking about Chen Teacher, yes, he invited me," Chen Chuan replied.
"But I've never seen you before."
"Yes, this is my first time here," Chen Chuan confirmed.
The teenager looked at him for a few moments, then hesitated. "What should I do?"
Chen Chuan glanced at the mannequin beside him and walked to another one with a similar build. He reached out, grabbed it, and pulled it towards him. Then, he delivered a straight punch to its chest, causing a dent, followed by a whip kick that broke off one of its arms.
This is not the end. On his knee was a puppet's waist and abdomen, which then bent down as a whole. He lifted his palm, and with a 'ka' sound, the puppet's head snapped backward. Finally, he reached out, grabbed its face, and with a light squeeze, the puppet's entire head shattered.
His fingers moved, and the powder inside trickled down. He turned around and faced the boy who was staring at him with wide eyes and said, "Just practice these few moves, and that's enough."
The boy was stunned for a moment, and his eyes shone with excitement.
He knew these puppets were specially made, incredibly durable, and very heavy. Usually, no matter how he played with them, they wouldn't be damaged in the slightest. But Chen Chuan effortlessly broke them with just a few moves, and this destructive power was more persuasive than any preaching.
At the same time, he was eager to try it himself.
Chen Chuan stepped aside and encouraged, "Give it a try."
The boy walked forward and approached the original puppet. He imitated Chen Chuan's movements, but at first, he had to recall the moves. After a few tries, he became more proficient.
As he punched, a natural battle cry accompanied the heavy impact, causing the sturdy puppet to wobble slightly.
He paused, then grew excited because, previously, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't budge the puppet. But now, it was different. He repeated the previous movements, and the puppet responded with a slight wobble.
Chen Chuan observed the boy. He had a good foundation and a decent memory, learning quickly. Of course, the few moves Chen Chuan demonstrated were not difficult to remember. If there were more moves, it wouldn't be as easy to perform.
In a 16-19-1 book, a look at the wrong version!
Moreover, Chen Chuan's previous actions weren't just simple punches. He clearly demonstrated the power of some alien tendons in his body.
Before, he couldn't achieve this. But after embarking on the path of spiritual cultivation, he gained the ability to make necessary adjustments to the subtle parts of his body.
This enhancement also significantly boosted his performance in battles, allowing him to unleash more powerful and precise jingli.
Meanwhile, the boy excitedly demonstrated his moves, causing the puppet to wobble more vigorously. This was because more alien tendons were engaged in the process.
After two minutes of continuous strikes, the boy finally stepped back, panting. He couldn't help but look at himself with curiosity. Usually, he could strike continuously for ten to fifteen minutes without feeling tired, but today, he felt exhausted after just a short while.
Chen Chuan, standing beside him, explained, "The alien tendons in your body are still immature. Previously, due to improper power application, they didn't participate in your strikes. Most of the power you used came from your muscles and bones. But just now, they were engaged, so it's not your body that's tired, but your alien tendons."
"Wait for them to rest, and they'll become stronger than before, more suitable for your current power application. You can use some recovery-promoting medications, and if conditions permit, you can also find professionals to help with your massage and recovery."
The boy listened intently, clearly taking in the advice. He raised his head and asked, "If..." He paused, "If I don't practice grappling, how should I train in the future?"
Chen Chuan replied, "The simplest method is to learn a standard freehand combat style first. This isn't to increase your combat power but to organize and correct the alien tendons inside your body that have shifted due to grappling practice. Once they're adjusted, you can try standard freehand combat. When the tendons adapt and strengthen, you can then attempt to cultivate jingli."
The boy sincerely said, "Thank you."
No one had ever talked to him about these things before. He only referred to those books and some scattered knowledge he knew to practice. But how to put them together and proceed clearly, he didn't know.
Chen Chuan said, "Just a few words, no big deal."
At this moment, he heard the sound of the elevator outside, followed by voices and the bustling footsteps of many people approaching.
He turned to look and saw over a dozen people entering from outside. Among them were several in military uniforms, while the rest wore casual attire.
As these people entered, one of them, a robust man, sized Chen Chuan up and down. He spoke a few words to the person beside him, nodded, and then walked over to ask, "Captain Chen?"
Chen Chuan confirmed, "It's me."
The boy looked up and took note of his title.
The robust man stood before Chen Chuan. His height of over two meters and two inches exuded an intimidating aura. He spoke, "Captain Chen, I've heard of your exploits. The Iron Monster was taken down by you. To be honest, those days, I was assigned to defense missions, or else I would've faced the Iron Monster."
Chen Chuan asked, "Is that so?"
The robust man, known as Ding Mai, stared at him and said, "I only have ten days of vacation in the Central City. I just want to learn from Teacher Chen. But now that I've met you, I'd like to spar with you, not for winning or losing. I just want to know how powerful someone invited by Teacher Chen to fight the Iron Monster is."
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(End of Chapter)
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