Chapter 62: Under the Same Rain
Chapter 62: Under the Same Rain
After entering the building, Chen Chuan thought for a moment and went to the public telephone to call Cheng Zitong. "Teacher, I'm back," he said.
Cheng Zitong's voice came through the receiver, "How was it? Did it go smoothly?"
"It went well. Ren Shixiong taught me a lot," Chen Chuan replied.
"Xiaotian is very experienced. Don't be fooled by his name; he's meticulous in his work. Following him, you won't be at a disadvantage. Oh, and you can get your reward now that you're back. I'll talk to Xiaotian about it."
"Teacher, I didn't do much this time," Chen Chuan said.
"Don't say that, and don't feel guilty about receiving the reward," Cheng Zitong said. "For tasks like Xiaotian's, having someone to support you makes a difference, even if you're just sitting there. The key is trust, you know? Having someone to rely on in critical moments gives you confidence. No matter how extraordinary you are, people seeing you alone might give rise to unnecessary thoughts, especially for some idiots who love to do such things."
Chen Chuan readily agreed, saying, "Teacher, I'll follow your arrangements."
"That's right. This month, on every ten-day break, I'll arrange a task for you. Try to complete the assignments, not necessarily with Xiaotian, but possibly on your own. It's mainly to help you gain some experience and also earn some rewards.
Given your physical condition, you'll need more medication than others, so you should save up some money."
Chen Chuan deeply agreed. Even if Cheng Zitong could help him get a lower price, the medication cost would still be substantial with the quantity required. It was wise to save up for future needs.
After the call, he took the elevator up to the first district. He saw that the door to Dormitory 2 across the way was open, and the living room was filled with items that seemed to have just been moved in. He had seen these things before and couldn't help but smile. He raised his hand and knocked on the door.
In an instant, a figure darted out from the inner room. Upon seeing Chen Chuan, he exclaimed with delight, "Brother Chen!"
Chen Chuan smiled and greeted him, "Brother Wei, long time no see."
"Has it been that long?" Wei Dong asked, scratching his head in confusion. "It feels like a long time."
"Not too long, just a month," Chen Chuan said with a smile. "Why, have you moved all of your grandpa's things here?"
"I'm not used to the things at school. I prefer the ones at home. I've moved all the big items, and there are still some small things left. I'll finish moving in a few days."
"By the way, Brother Chen, how did you find me? I couldn't find you."
Chen Chuan took a step to the side and pointed to Dormitory 4 across the way, saying, "Look, I live there."
Wei Dong poked his head out and exclaimed with realization, "Oh, you live diagonally opposite me! No wonder I haven't seen you."
Chen Chuan thought to himself, 'Brother Wei, when walking, you should pay attention to both sides, not just the front.'
Wei Dong retreated and said, "Don't stand at the door. Come in."
As soon as Chen Chuan entered, he noticed a basket of soda in the corner. This kind of soda seemed to be a favorite among peers of their age.
He looked around and said, "You've moved so many things. Didn't you ask the roommates for help?"
Wei Dong shook his head and said, "I don't like them."
Chen Chuan understood. Although he had been training for the past two months, he had also learned from his meals with Feng Xiaoqi and Luo Kaiyuan that the students in the opposite dormitory often hung out with senior members of the Mutual Aid Society. It was likely that they had already joined the society.
Joining the society didn't necessarily mean hostility, but the Mutual Aid Society wasn't a charity. If you enjoyed the benefits, you were expected to give back. So, if possible, staying away was a choice.
After quickly arranging his things, Wei Dong ran over excitedly and said, "Brother Chen, how about another match?"
He raised his fist and said, "I've been practicing a lot recently. I should be able to catch up to you."
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "Sure."
Wei Dong waved his hand excitedly and said, "This way!" As he dashed out.
Chen Chuan followed him outside.
A few moments later.
Wei Dong's face was bruised, with patches of purple and green. He lay sprawled out on the floor, gazing at the ceiling.
Chen Chuan flexed his wrists and smiled, saying, "Brother Wei, you've improved."
Wei Dong sprang up like a carp and squatted, beaming with joy. "Have I improved?"
Chen Chuan affirmed, "Yes."
Indeed, Wei Dong had made significant progress in his techniques, probably because he had been practicing on his own before and now had someone to spar with, which accelerated his improvement.
And his ability to withstand strikes had also significantly improved. Earlier, he had intended to hold back, but Wei Dong could take the hits, and later, after letting loose, he managed to knock him down.
Curiously, he asked, "Wei, who's your instructor?"
Wei Dong replied, "It's Teacher Guan from the Free Fighting Division."
Chen Chuan thought for a moment, and immediately recalled him—a highly skilled instructor in the Horizontal Training Technique. However, in this era, even with exceptional Horizontal Training, without protective measures, encountering a gun was still a problem, so few chose this path.
Under normal circumstances, this was the case, but with the presence of Transmutation Organs, it became a different story.
Wei Dong touched his head and said, "My teacher said I can start training in a couple of days. I'll challenge you again then!"
Chen Chuan readily agreed, "Sure!"
After chatting for a while, Wei Dong offered to help him, and Chen Chuan turned to return to his dormitory.
As he stepped inside, he realized that without noticing, the sky had begun to rain.
He walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, listening to the sound of raindrops hitting the glass, and looked down at Chunqiu Lake below. In the pouring rain, countless ripples began to form on the lake's surface.
At the same moment, behind the administrative building on the other side, in the teaching area where the Class B students were located, despite the heavy downpour, a large group of students were still training in the coal ash stadium, braving the rain.
A coach stood in the rain, shouting at the students, "You've been here for over a month. You need to quickly prepare to start training. The school has medicine ready, so don't worry about catching a cold or getting injured. As long as you don't die, train until you drop!"
Suddenly, one student raised their hand and shouted, "Teacher, I started practicing the breathing technique last month. Do I still need to train these other things?"
The coach walked over, gave him a few glances, and with a kick, sent him sprawling onto the coal-covered ground. He shouted, "Did I give you permission to speak? Do I need to say it again for you to understand? Train! Don't stop unless I tell you to!"
The student quickly got up and joined the others on the field, shouting together, "We understand!"
The wind and rain gradually moved towards the east side of the administrative building, causing the trees on Northern Peak to sway.
In a Flower Garden Villa on the mountain's slope, the recommended candidate, Xia Ran, was training in the practice hall. A robust teenager was her sparring partner, and two invited teachers stood by to correct her movements.
At that moment, a young female attendant led a middle-aged man wearing a training uniform into the room and announced to Xia Ran, "Young Master Qiu, Teacher Li is here."
Xia Ran proactively walked over and shook hands with Teacher Li, eagerly saying, "Teacher Li, can I start training now?"
Teacher Li guided her through a few movements and then pressed and held certain points on her body. He nodded and said, "Young Master Qiu, your body is precious. After a long period of training and without taking any harmful medications, you've prepared well. You can start training now."
Xia Ran was very polite to this teacher and said, "Then I'll have to trouble Teacher Li."
Breathing techniques were usually self-cultivated, but where there was demand, there was a service. Powerful families would specifically cultivate a type of talent for the purpose of helping their offspring start their training.
However, this talent required a special ability and was extremely difficult to cultivate. Even a slight mistake could ruin the person, so until now, Yangzhi City had only one person skilled in this technique—Teacher Li, who stood before them. Moreover, after helping someone start their training, he would need a long recovery period.
Xia Ran's family had to pull many strings to secure his services.
Teacher Li said, "Please lie down, Young Master Qiu."
Xia Ran obediently lay down on the reclining chair and curiously asked, "Do I need to apply medicine?"
Teacher Li smiled and said, "No need. Your body is precious. I'll apply the medicine to my hands first, and using massage techniques, I'll help the medicine penetrate. Then, I'll guide your breathing. If you feel bored, you can take a short nap first. It'll be over soon..."
Outside, the heavy rain continued to fall.
Chen Chuan stood by the window for a while before slowly shifting his gaze away from the rain.
He walked into the training room and resumed his practice of Correct Free Fighting and Zhouyuan Stance Training.
With three months planned, over a month had already passed. He had to intensify his practice and master the Zhouyuan Technique within the limited time to possibly suppress the Transmutation Organs.
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(End of Chapter)
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