Chapter 495: The Prospect
Chapter 495: The Prospect
In the bar, as everyone chatted, a sound echoed through the Interdimensional Link, indicating the release of personal evaluations.
Chen Chuan glanced at the scores, which were out of ten, but he didn't know the specific criteria. His score was nine, and among the group, some felt relieved, others breathed a sigh of relief, and a few were disappointed.
The young officer named Lao Yan sighed regretfully after seeing his score. It seemed he had assessed himself accurately. He picked up his glass, "Ladies and gentlemen, the scores are out. I hope you all can continue smoothly from here."
As he was about to drink, his companion beside him grabbed his arm and chuckled, "Hold on, Lao Yan. Tell us your score first."
Lao Yan reluctantly replied, "It's unethical to rub salt in the wound."
A few laughs filled the room, lightening the atmosphere.
The companion persisted, "Come on, Lao Yan, tell us about the issue you faced. He patted him on the back, "It's not a bad question. We'll treat you to this meal, and each of us will treat you to another when we meet again. How's that?"
He looked around at the others.
Ding Mai and his group voiced their agreement, and Chen Chuan had no objections.
Lao Yan thought for a moment and smiled bitterly, "It's mainly the Activated Brain Tissue index. I can't maintain it well."
He sighed, "It was about five years ago when I became a Third Limit Fighter. I was assigned to a six-person team for a field mission right after entering the Fusion Territory."
"The mission went smoothly, and we were about to return. Someone was even coming to guide us back, so we all relaxed. We were chatting and laughing, and then one teammate told a joke that had us in stitches. But then I saw..."
He paused, "I noticed that one of the team members opposite me had white tendrils growing from his ears, twitching as if in joy."
The others in the room shuddered at this revelation.
"We all noticed it, and I couldn't process it at first. Then I heard a gunshot, and our captain blew his head off right in front of us, splattering blood and brain matter all over us."
Lao Yan's voice turned grave, "We didn't know when he had activated. We were careful on our way back, but it must have happened in that short time. If the instructor hadn't shot him, maybe the rest of us would have ended up like him."
Lao Yan took a gulp of his drink and continued, "After returning, I had nightmares for months. I had to check my Activated Brain Tissue index every few minutes, and any increase would make me anxious."
"I know that with the right medicaments and breathing techniques, it's usually manageable. But even so, I couldn't help checking it from time to time. Every increase in the number made me incredibly anxious."
"Just now, in the Mimicry Environment, I struggled because I kept focusing on this. The more I tried to control it, the harder it became. I couldn't perform most of the techniques Mr. Chen demonstrated..."
The other two trainees felt a sense of camaraderie and offered him comfort, assuring him that as long as he mastered the breathing technique and carried the medicaments, there shouldn't be any issues.
Listening to them, Chen Chuan realized that Chen Bitong might teach different techniques based on individual traits, as he hadn't taught them the method to stabilize psychic frequencies.
Ding Mai, however, wasn't too concerned about this. He had a natural talent for maintaining his index, and it was always the slowest to rise. He figured that if he ever got infected, he'd rather have someone put him out of his misery with a bullet than rely on others to take care of him.
At that moment, a trainee changed the subject, "From what Mr. Chen said earlier, will our scores be sent to the Defense Department?"
Ding Mai replied, "I know about that. Since I'm only staying for three days, I'm not afraid to ask. I just asked Fang Zhixin using the Interdimensional Link. These scores are mainly for the Pioneer Team's selection. Don't worry too much about them. They won't affect you, otherwise, it would lower the evaluation of those in the training class. That's just nonsense."
Hearing this, the group felt a sense of relief, but their faces also showed a hint of longing.
The Pioneer Team was an elite group, chosen from the best of the best, but it was also the most dangerous. The turnover rate was high, but it was a badge of honor and an impressive addition to one's resume.
Those who survived the experience rose through the ranks much faster than their peers.
Take Chen Bitong, for example, who had previously been a member of the Pioneer Team. It was said that some of his former comrades had already reached high positions.
Ding Mai turned to Chen Chuan and said, "Captain Chen, among us, you are the strongest. I believe you are the most likely to join the Pioneer Team."
Lao Yan and his two companions nodded in agreement, sharing the same sentiment.
They had witnessed Chen Chuan's skill firsthand when he defeated Ding Mai in a face-off. If anyone among them were to join the Pioneer Team, it could only be Chen Chuan.
Although Chen Chuan had heard this suggestion from Chen Bitong before, he had no such plans for now.
His team had just been formed, and he believed his skills needed further refinement. Moreover, he was still in his growth phase, and joining the Pioneer Team would mean an indefinite absence, hindering his cultivation.
He chuckled, "We'll see how it goes."
"That's true. Even if the Pioneer Team goes in, it's still dangerous. If I don't join them, I won't be able to advance."
At that moment, Lao Yan remembered something, "Have you heard? It seems Yu Lie is coming. You'd better not get into any conflicts with him. This guy can cause quite a ruckus when he wants to."
"That troublemaker?"
Everyone present rolled their eyes and grimaced.
Ding Mai glared and said, "How did this guy get in? With all the trouble he's caused, shouldn't he be barred from participating in various activities?"
"Someone up there must have taken a liking to him."
"Hey, with Mr. Chen around, how could he not come? It's expected."
Lao Yan said, "Putting aside his character, his abilities are impressive," and he chuckled, "Anyway, I'm probably leaving tomorrow. You guys be careful."
Chen Chuan asked and learned that Yu Lie was a die-hard admirer of Chen Bitong. Whenever Chen Bitong taught trainees, Yu Lie would inevitably follow.
However, this guy was notorious in the military for breaking the rules. He never committed major offenses, but minor ones were constant. A real troublemaker, yet he possessed genuine skills and came from a decent background, so no one had ever taken him to task.
Ding Mai said, "Captain Chen, you better be careful with this guy. He's too reckless. Before, he wanted to become an assistant and secretly bothered Fang Zhixin. If Fang Zhixin didn't have a good background, he would have been pushed out. We would have suffered then, and now he's here again. Who knows what he's up to now?"
Chen Chuan smiled and nodded, "Thanks for the reminder."
After staying a while, he noticed everyone starting to dance, so he excused himself and went downstairs to the activity room, where Chen Xiaojin was training alone.
When Chen Xiaojin saw him enter, his eyes lit up, and he stopped, "Captain Chen."
Chen Chuan walked in front of him and invited him to sit down. He sat in a chair and asked, "Xiaojin, what inspired you to learn martial arts?"
In a 16-19 book, there was a mistake-free version!
Chen Xiaojin froze for a moment, lowered his head in thought, then raised it, clenched his fist, and said, "I want to prove to them that if they can do it, so can I, Chen Xiaojin."
His voice still held a hint of the distinctive tone from his adolescent voice change, but it sounded especially determined.
Chen Chuan asked, "In your estimation, what level do you think you can reach?"
Chen Xiaojin thought for a moment and said, "The same as him..." He then asked expectantly, "Captain Chen, do you think I can do it?"
Chen Chuan looked at him and said, "It doesn't matter what I think. What matters is what you think. If you have a firm will and keep going, no matter how far the distance, you'll always get a little closer."
Chen Xiaojin thought for a moment and said loudly, "Then I want to be like him, no, I want to surpass him!"
Chen Chuan said, "It's not as simple as saying it. You'll need to overcome countless obstacles. I hope you'll keep this goal in mind and do everything to achieve it."
Chen Xiaojin nodded vigorously.
Chen Chuan said, "You need to learn power techniques. Although it's suitable for your current stage, martial arts training isn't just about learning power techniques. There's more to it, especially the need for many resources."
Chen Xiaojin said, "My mother left me a lot of things. I'm not lacking."
Chen Chuan nodded, "That solves half the problem. But there's another issue. I can guide you on some essential methods, but I can't stay by your side all the time to instruct you. If you want to advance, you need a teacher who can guide you anytime, anywhere."
"Additionally, training alone is pointless. If you don't spar and exchange techniques with others, what you learn will always be empty."
Chen Xiaojin's mood sank a little, and he said, "But apart from you, Captain Chen, no one is willing to teach me."
Chen Chuan said, "We can find a way to solve this problem. Do you have time to come out?"
Chen Xiaojin said, "Yes, no one's watching over me."
Chen Chuan stood up, "Then pack your things, change your clothes, and come with me to a place."
"Great!" Chen Xiaojin excitedly agreed and ran off to pack.
Chen Chuan waited for him to finish and then took him downstairs. They left the building, and Chen Chuan drove the Garder away.
Almost at the same time, Fang Zhixin received a notification. He immediately instructed someone to follow them to ensure Xiaojin's safety. Then, he whispered to Chen Bitong beside him, "Mr. Chen, Captain Chen has taken Xiaojin out."
Chen Bitong merely hummed in acknowledgment without any further response.
At this moment, his gaze fell upon the dozens of other trainees he was mentoring, who didn't have the domain resources to support their training.
After all, they weren't Tier 3 Fighters.
But these were seeds, and some of them would undoubtedly become Tier 3 Fighters soon. He could help them make the right decisions and avoid many detours.
His time was limited, and he needed to seize every opportunity to nurture these worthy individuals.
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(End of Chapter)
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