Chapter 607: The Acquisition
Chapter 607: The Acquisition
Yang Lao Shi's expertise lay in stealth tracking, and his Chi Force was inclined towards concealment and high burst capabilities.
In the old era, these were the skills of an assassin, specifically used for hunting down enemies and high-ranking officials are assassinated.
His concealment skills were exceptional; when hiding, he could remain unnoticed even as opponents passed by his side.
Moreover, he possessed a shrinking technique that allowed him to shrink his body and hide within a small jar when mastered.
The most remarkable aspect was his ability to use a weightless lift technique, allowing him to momentarily conceal his true weight when others picked up the jar.
And now, in the midst of the forest, he could silently burrow underground, making this setting his natural stronghold.
Chen Chuan glanced at the surrounding dense forest, and this time, the assessment required him to find Yang Lao Shi within half an hour and defeat him in combat.
If it were just the latter condition, it would be simple, but finding someone would truly test his skills.
This assessment didn't seem to be about overpowering his opponent with brute strength but rather required him to analyze traces, employ certain tactics, and achieve his goal within a limited time.
In fact, capturing and analyzing traces, as well as tracking and fighting in different environments, were also assessment subjects at the Wu Yi Academy.
Sometimes, the Processing Bureau required students to master these skills after they had already become proficient in the basics.
Chen Chuan, however, had reached the maximum evaluation score even before reaching the learning stage, so the Bureau had no such requirements for him. As a Third Level Fighter, his survival skills were already strong enough, and he could practice and learn more effectively in real combat than in school.
But now, this was clearly targeting his weaknesses.
Yet, it wasn't entirely unreasonable; from the Academy's perspective, if one wanted to become a teacher, even without mastering these skills, one must have the ability to deal with such situations. If they couldn't pass, they should work on their shortcomings and wait for the next assessment period.
This assessment wasn't just about the few people present; it had attracted the attention of many teachers, including Bai Lao Shi and Jiang Lao Shi, who were watching through the light screen.
At this moment, upon seeing the assessment requirements, they all became intrigued.
If it were a pure combat test, they believed that Chen Chuan's rumored strength would leave little doubt, but with this kind of assessment, it became very interesting, and they all wanted to see how he would handle it.
Chen Chuan stood in the dense forest, aware that attempting to employ any techniques of discernment or search at this point would be both futile and meaningless, as no matter how strong he was, he couldn't surpass Yang Lao Shi, who specialized in these areas.
Therefore, he needed to capitalize on his own strengths.
With this thought, he released his aura, which expanded until it reached a radius of four hundred meters before stopping.
This wasn't his limit, but it was an assessment, and many people were watching, with records being kept, so he didn't need to expose all his capabilities.
Yet, this was sufficient; within this range, he could sense any unusual movements.
At this moment, he didn't sense Yang Lao Shi's presence, which meant the teacher was either extremely skilled at concealment or had moved to a more distant location.
However, Chen Chuan was certain the teacher was within this range, as his concealment skills were exceptional.
Even if Yang Lao Shi wanted to hide, he wouldn't just stay in one place without moving, which would be the most passive form of resistance. As a fighter, it was essential to grasp the opponent's movements, and Yang Lao Shi was also unaware of Chen Chuan's abilities, so he couldn't afford to take such a high-risk approach.
If Yang Lao Shi were hiding outside the aura's range, the only way to understand his movements would be through aura probing, which would cause their auras to collide when Chen Chuan released his.
The current silence indicated that Yang Lao Shi was definitely nearby.
In another room, Jiang Lao Shi stared at the two figures on the light screen.
He was adept at aura techniques and immediately understood Chen Chuan's actions and intentions.
His assistant, standing behind him, was puzzled. "Teacher Jiang, why aren't they moving?"
Jiang Lao Shi replied, "There's no need to move, but it won't be long before someone can't resist and makes the first move.
Although Yang Lao Shi's stealth skills are excellent, it's impossible to remain hidden for too long, especially under the continuous pressure of Chen Chuan's aura. If he can hold out for several minutes without any issues, that's already impressive."
"Why is that?" the assistant asked.
"Because a person's aura can't completely disappear," Jiang Lao Shi explained. "It can only vanish on the surface because it merges with the surrounding environment. But now, Chen Chuan has also released his aura, covering this area, and auras inherently interfere with the environment. This forces Yang Lao Shi's aura to change accordingly, which is very exhausting and difficult to maintain for long."
In the testing area, Yang Lao Shi indeed felt something amiss. His stealth skills, when unaffected, could last for ten days or even half a month. In the old times, there were even those who managed to stay hidden for half a year.
However, Chen Chuan's aura constantly enveloped the surroundings, making Yang Lao Shi feel extremely uncomfortable. Just as Jiang Lao Shi had said, he had to adapt to the changing environment, and doing so would inevitably exhaust him quickly. He might not even last ten minutes.
After realizing the problem, Yang Lao Shi devised a plan. He initially remained hidden, but when half the time had passed, he suddenly leaped from behind a large tree, utilizing the environment and his high-burst speed to swiftly retreat to a distant location. He planned to hide again once he reached a safe distance, and if he could evade detection for half an hour, he would consider it a success.
But as soon as he moved, he immediately exposed himself. Before he could even get far, the trees behind him exploded one by one, and a figure rushed towards him with such force and speed that it startled him.
Without waiting for the figure to get close, Yang Lao Shi rolled downwards and crouched on the ground, attempting to use the intricate vines and tree branches to conceal himself.
However, he had barely completed his movement when a hand reached out from behind, grabbing his neck. Simultaneously, a surge of chi force penetrated his body, causing him to shudder and suddenly lose strength throughout his body.
The hand lifted him by the neck, but he was released almost immediately. Then, he heard a voice, "Yang Lao Shi, my apologies."
Yang Lao Shi regained his senses and looked at Chen Chuan standing there with a complex gaze. He hadn't expected to be caught so quickly.
However, he knew that even if he tried again, the outcome would likely be the same. Thus, he conceded, "Chen Guanli, I admit...cough, I mean, you passed."
Chen Chuan politely replied, "Thank you, Yang Lao Shi."
At that moment, the surrounding scene began to dissipate, reverting to the previous testing area. Red Whirlwind's voice promptly sounded, "Test concluded. Examinee Chen Chuan has met the testing procedures and requirements. Test passed."
Ling Assistant approached and smiled, extending his hand towards Chen Chuan, "Chen Guanli, welcome to Wu Yi."
Chen Chuan glanced at him and shook his hand, saying, "I've always been here."
Ling Assistant smiled, "Chen Guanli's teaching certificate will be registered on the Wu Yi platform from tomorrow. The physical certificate and related items will be delivered by a designated person later. I look forward to working with Chen Guanli in the future."
"Well, I have some matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave first." He nodded at Chen Chuan and departed ahead.
Yang Lao Shi and several assistant teachers also came forward, shook hands with Chen Chuan, congratulated him, and then gradually left the area.
After Chen Chuan and the others left, he stood in his original spot and pondered for a moment. He couldn't shake the feeling that this test seemed to have a specific purpose, and it was likely related to Ling Assistant.
However, regardless of this person's intentions, he decided to focus on his own tasks.
He straightened his clothes, which were barely wrinkled, and left the area. Instead of returning to the dormitory, he took the elevator to the ground floor and exited the building.
This time, he didn't call for his armored saloon but drove out in his own car, heading towards Mount Mo Tie.
Over the next few days, he planned to return to Yangzhi. Before leaving, he intended to bid farewell to Cao Xue Zhang.
Previously, Cao Xue Zhang had informed him that the manor would remain closed until May, but now it was already June, so it should have reopened. The timing was remarkably precise.
After about an hour, he approached the Cao family manor. As he arrived, he noticed the mountain road lined with colorful peonies on both sides, and a faint floral fragrance wafted through the air, with petals gently floating down.
Just then, he saw a vehicle descending the mountain road, apparently having just exited the Cao family manor.
As their vehicles passed each other, he glanced at the other car and, despite the obstruction of the car window, sensed a pair of sharp eyes within.
However, as they drove past each other, that gaze quickly disappeared.
He changed his thoughts and continued driving upwards, soon reaching the parking lot in front of the manor. Ding Shu was waiting there, and after Chen Chuan exited his car, Ding Shu approached and bowed respectfully, saying, "Chen Guanli, the young master is waiting for you. Please follow me."
Leading the way, he guided Chen Chuan into the courtyard. This time, they didn't head towards the main hall but took a detour to a pavilion overlooking a lotus pond.
Chen Chuan saw Cao Gui Qi gently casting bait, and beneath the emerald green lotus leaves, golden carp vied for the food, creating a dazzling display.
Ding Shu stopped at this spot.
Chen Chuan walked over and, upon reaching Cao Xue Zhang's side, the latter handed him a portion of bait, saying, "I heard about your promotion to Investigation Supervisor. Considering your achievements, it's well-deserved. However, the future evaluation criteria won't be based on these factors."
Cao Xue Zhang scattered another handful of bait, causing the carp below to create a splash of water. He continued, "That's a different set of rules."
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