Chapter 621: The Journey
Chapter 621: The Journey
As the spiritual fluctuations on Mr. Zuan's body subsided, he spoke, "I'll write you another letter. Go and find him, but you need to hurry."
With the collapse of the Skywheel Company, the Ocean Expansion Group and the Canglong Corporation were strengthening their control over the Outer Ocean, possibly with the infiltration and disruption of the Linaksa Federation.
Regardless of which power intervened, none would tolerate the existence of this intergenerational rift. Once discovered, they would undoubtedly try to sabotage or reclaim it.
I don't know how long this place can last. If you want to go, it's best to do it as soon as possible. The earlier you go, the more cultivation time you'll have."
Chen Chuan sensed the message conveyed through his spirit and nodded, "I understand. Thank you, Mr. Zuan."
Mr. Zuan opened the suitcase again and took out a smooth and lustrous piece of jade in the shape of a pig-nosed dragon. He handed it to Chen Chuan.
"Take this with you. It will help you resist the influence of the rift, but it's just an aid. Remember what I said—the key is to fight against it. The bottom of the jade has my telegraph contact information. If you have any questions, you can reach me through this."
Chen Chuan took the jade, and as soon as he held it, he felt a refreshing coolness, as if his entire spirit had been soothed. He knew it was a valuable item, and when he turned it over, he saw a string of frequencies. He thanked Mr. Zuan again.
Mr. Zuan patted the suitcase and said, "I need to get these things back quickly. The headquarters will send you some items from the Pure Essence Sect, but there's no rush for those. They'll be delivered to you personally."
Instructor Wen spoke up, "Supervisor Chen just told me that someone from the Refinement Sect came to see him this afternoon, introduced by Civil Affairs Secretary Zhu Xian. I deduce that someone from the upper echelons of the Refinement Sect has taken a liking to Supervisor Chen."
Mr. Zuan stood up and said, "Is that so?" He extended his hand to shake Chen Chuan's hand again, "Then, Supervisor Chen, goodbye."
Chen Chuan nodded, "Mr. Zuan, goodbye."
After shaking hands with Instructor Wen, Mr. Zuan bid farewell and left.
Chen Chuan watched him leave, noticing that he had removed his mask as soon as he was on the road. He wondered when the sect's matters would be resolved, estimating that it might take some time...
Fortunately, he wasn't in a hurry for this, but he needed to schedule his trip to the Outer Ocean as soon as possible.
Without further delay, Chen Chuan bid farewell to Instructor Wen and returned home with his belongings.
Over the next few days, Chen Chuan found himself with some free time. He contacted his classmates and old friends, making plans to meet before their departure, especially with those like Wei Chang'an who were headed to Central City.
On the 20th, a rest day at the school, Chen Chuan took a special vehicle from the north gate of Wu Yi Academy and entered the campus.
At this time, third-year students were not expected to reside on campus. Most of them had likely found their paths more than half a year ago, and even if they returned to school, it would only be a formality.
However, first and second-year students were still facing the crucial end-of-term assessments. This was the most intense period for them.
The vehicle drove to the foot of South Hill, then instead of continuing forward, it ascended the winding mountain road. Finally, it came to a stop in front of the Inquiry Hall, located at the summit.
This was where Cheng Zitong had first taught Chen Chuan about Heart Energy. When they spoke on the phone, Cheng Zitong knew that Chen Chuan didn't want to cause a stir at the school, so they agreed to meet at this location.
After the car came to a stop, Chen Chuan noticed another vehicle parked nearby. He recognized it as Cheng Zitong's car, indicating that he had already arrived.
A duty officer opened the door for Chen Chuan, who then exited the car carrying a briefcase.
He glanced around; it had been nearly four years since he was last here. The surroundings hadn't changed much. He turned to look towards North Peak, where the estate still stood. That was where the recommended students used to live.
However, since the previous year, there had been almost no recommended students. Although students from well-off backgrounds could still pay to live there, they no longer received any special treatment. Everyone had to pass the assessment to enter the academy.
It was rumored that someone had suggested to Governor Zhu to reinstate the recommended student system, but he had rejected the idea, citing internal affairs in Wu Yi Academy.
After a few glances around, Chen Chuan headed towards the Inquiry Hall. He passed through the open doors, across the spacious martial arts field, and into the hall, where Cheng Zitong was seated in a guest chair, his round body glowing with health. Upon seeing Chen Chuan, he called out, "Ah, little Chuan, you're here!"
Chen Chuan immediately changed into his indoor shoes and walked in, bowing slightly, "Teacher."
Cheng Zitong laughed and invited Chen Chuan to sit down.
"There's no one here, so no one will disturb our teacher-student reunion. Ah, little Chuan, do you remember when I first brought you here?"
Chen Chuan looked around and said, "I remember. It was then that you placed your trust in me and allowed me to choose the Zhou Yuan Technique. I am very grateful to you, Teacher. Without your support back then, I wouldn't be where I am today."
Cheng Zitong shook his head, "Little Chuan, in your eyes, it was I who helped you, but haven't you also helped me?"
Over the past two years, those from Central City who had rarely contacted him before started visiting him. They not only wanted to build a relationship with him but also expressed their desire to entrust their younger generation to his guidance.
He knew that some were genuinely concerned for their juniors, while others merely wanted to establish a connection with Chen Chuan. So, he declined all of them.
Supervisor Chen Chuan took out some documents from his briefcase and said, "These are specifically for you, Teacher."
All of these were archived records of anomalies and other related matters within the Central City Processing Bureau, and most of them were left unaddressed.
It was only after he became the Execution Captain that he learned about the methods used to counter and suppress anomalies within and around Central City, such as the active consciousnesses of companies and the government, which could effectively counter and suppress anomalies.
This was why most anomalies appeared in remote and chaotic regions. These areas were not only difficult to manage, but also had high handling costs. As a result, they were initially ignored, and only when the anomalies reached a certain threshold would the higher-ups pay attention.
Due to various reasons, the government did not directly intervene but instead delegated the task to contractors or companies. The most common approach taken by these entities was direct eradication, as the disappearance of people often meant the elimination of anomalies, as was the case with Jin Xia.
This cold and inhumane approach was actually tacitly approved by certain higher-ups. Having made up his mind, he decided that since he was now the Investigation Supervisor, he would pay attention to these matters. Within his capabilities, he would strive to suppress and handle these incidents as much as possible.
Cheng Zitong took the thick stack of documents, ran his hand over them, and sighed, "Xiao Chuan, you've put in a lot of effort."
He put down the documents and looked at Chen Chuan, "Hey, it's not convenient to talk over the phone. Xiao Chuan, tell me about what's happening in Central City. How did you suddenly become the Investigation Supervisor? Oh, you don't have to say anything if you don't want to. I understand, Teacher."
Chen Chuan naturally wouldn't mention the breeding and splitting of the locusts, but just stating the official reasons would suffice. Moreover, when mentioning battles with opponents, he could simply omit their names and identities.
Cheng Zitong listened to his account of the past half a year in Central City, his round face filled with admiration.
This was the student he had taught! Although the student's current path had little to do with him, the foundation was laid under his guidance. No matter where the student went in the future, he could proudly say that he was Cheng Zitong's student!
In a 6-1-9-1-9 version with no errors!
This student was still far from reaching his true destination. The experiences he had encountered so far might just be the beginning, and a longer journey awaited him. His future was boundlessly vast.
After chatting for a while, Cheng Zitong asked, "Xiao Chuan, how long do you plan to stay this time?"
Chen Chuan replied, "Probably just a month. After that, I might go abroad for a vacation."
Cheng Zitong smiled and said, "You've always been self-disciplined in your training and never needed anyone to urge you. It's good to relax and unwind. Go out and clear your mind."
"Xiao Chuan, you have your own opinions, and I'm not worried about you. But I still want to nag a bit. Before doing anything, think it through and observe more. If you encounter an obstacle, don't rush. With your abilities, you can overcome any challenge. Just wait, and there might be a turning point."
Chen Chuan replied earnestly, "Teacher, I'll remember that."
"Good, just remember it. Come, have some tea." Cheng Zitong gestured for him to drink the tea he had just brewed.
Chen Chuan took a sip and said, "By the way, there's something else I need to tell you. I've successfully applied to become a teacher at the Wu Yi Academy."
Cheng Zitong was a bit surprised, "A teacher at Wu Yi? You have the qualifications for it." He nodded and said, "Xiao Chuan, your strength is sufficient." Then he sighed, "I can't believe you're already a teacher. Time flies."
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "Currently, I can't appear at the academy. I need to ask you to pass on a message to the Dormitory Supervisor. Tell him that I haven't forgotten our agreement and am working towards that goal."
Cheng Zitong smiled but didn't ask about the agreement. Instead, he said, "I'll definitely help you with that."
The teacher and student continued their conversation, and before they knew it, the evening had arrived. As the sky grew dark, Chen Chuan prepared to leave. At this moment, Cheng Zitong said, "Xiao Chuan, wait a moment."
He walked to the side and took out a thin, bound book from his briefcase. After returning, he handed it to Chen Chuan.
"This book was written by an ancestor in my family. When I left Central City, my second uncle gave it to me. But I know I don't have the talent for it, but you do."
"Don't worry, this is just a cultivation manual and doesn't involve any secret techniques. In this new era, there's no need to hold onto old treasures. Any sect that keeps its methods hidden won't achieve greatness."
"If you can review it and innovate in the future, and promote it, I'll be very relieved."
Chen Chuan didn't hesitate and took the book, "Then, thank you, Teacher." He stood up and said, "Teacher, I'll be going now."
"Okay, I'll see you out."
Cheng Zitong accompanied Chen Chuan outside. Standing on the southern hill, he watched as Chen Chuan got into a car and drove away along the mountain road. It reminded him of when he had left Central City, determined to prove that his path was not wrong.
He himself had not proven his path, but his student had helped him achieve it.
In the past two years, many people from Central City had come to see him, but his father still remained silent, as if nothing had happened. He scoffed, "Old man, let's see how long you can hold out."
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