Chapter 653: The Stage
Chapter 653: The Stage
Chen Chuan smiled and glanced at Jiang Xin with a profound gaze.
When Jiang Xin entered, his mental field enveloped the area, allowing Chen Chuan to clearly perceive Jiang Xin's emotions, which were genuine, but he also sensed a unique quality hidden deep within his heart.
This student was not as simple and shy as his outward appearance suggested.
However, Chen Chuan didn't mind this.
There were many people like this in the world, some with ulterior motives, seeking approval, or simply disguising themselves to protect their true selves.
For now, Jiang Xin was just a thoughtful student, nothing more.
Smiling, Chen Chuan said, "Jiang Xin, since you've purchased my course, I'll take responsibility for teaching you. Now, show me what you've learned."
"Yes, Teacher Chen," Jiang Xin replied.
Jiang Xin removed his coat and stepped into the field, demonstrating his skills.
When Chen Chuan entered, he had already noticed that Jiang Xin had at least three years of training experience. This indicated that Jiang Xin had started practicing martial arts before entering the Wu Yi Academy and had boldly begun his training even earlier.
As expected, Jiang Xin's displayed energy was exceptionally solid, and he possessed mental prowess, reaching the second limit. Although he had only entered this limit for a few dozen days, his progress was astonishing.
No wonder the Wu Yi Academy recommended him to the Main Academy; the teachers there probably couldn't teach him anything new.
As the two worlds drew closer, more talented individuals like Jiang Xin were emerging.
After Jiang Xin finished his demonstration, he paused, looking at Chen Chuan with a mix of anticipation and apprehension. His expression was like that of a student seeking validation from a mentor or idol, both desiring praise and fearing criticism.
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "Do it again."
"Yes, Teacher," Jiang Xin replied.
After completing this round of practice, Chen Chuan instructed, "Do it again."
Jiang Xin had no choice but to repeat the routine.
When he finished, Chen Chuan said, "Continue. I won't let you stop until you keep going."
Jiang Xin acknowledged and repeated the routine, again and again, for a full hour, without a hint of impatience.
Each repetition was executed with utmost dedication, and he gave it his all, showing no signs of slack or relaxation. In no time, his body was drenched in sweat.
"You can stop now," Chen Chuan said.
Jiang Xin halted.
Chen Chuan asked, "Did you receive training before entering the academy?"
"Yes," Jiang Xin replied, wiping the sweat from his face with his arm and smiling sheepishly. "My elder at home taught me. He's been in battle and said I had talent. I've been learning from him since I was young."
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "The techniques and energy one learns are taught by a teacher, but the expressions of different minds, personalities, and thoughts vary. Martial arts can sometimes reveal a person's deepest nature."
Jiang Xin slowly lowered his head, his bangs covering his eyes.
"Your fundamentals are good. Your teacher was very dedicated. However, the techniques you've learned have higher-level advancements. But you stopped learning at a certain stage, so you can only practice repeatedly based on what you know. Either your teacher suddenly left, or the techniques themselves have flaws."
Jiang Xin remained standing with his head lowered, but his body twitched slightly upon hearing these words, as Chen Chuan had accurately deduced his past training.
Smiling, Chen Chuan said, "Your previous foundation techniques were mostly basic. I can help you fill in the subsequent techniques. They might not be exactly the same as the originals, but they won't differ much. If you obtain higher-level cultivation in the future and feel it's unsuitable, adjusting back won't be difficult."
Jiang Xin stood for a moment, then bowed deeply. "Thank you, Teacher Chen."
Chen Chuan acknowledged and began explaining what to do next. Deriving subsequent techniques wasn't challenging, as the framework was already in place. He had grasped Jiang Xin's thinking and needed to follow that path.
These techniques hadn't exceeded the third limit, remaining within his comprehension.
Chen Chuan found this heritage intriguing. Some techniques resembled those of the Wilderness Sect he had encountered before, but they weren't identical, as if ancient methods had been combined with new elements.
Hmm...
It was as if an extremely skilled individual had guided the original cultivation method, leading to new variations and breakthroughs.
Jiang Xin, under Chen Chuan's guidance, repeated the energy pole and foundation techniques once more with renewed vigor.
But at this moment, there was an added sense of lurking danger and unpredictability, as if a predator was preparing to strike, concealing its aura and hostility until the moment of attack.
Throughout the entire process, he had avoided making eye contact with Chen Chuan, much like a young beast avoiding and not daring to provoke the authority of the fierce beast by its side.
Chen Chuan had been instructing him for over an hour, and when he saw him starting to pant and his mutated organs showing signs of fatigue, he spoke up, "Let's call it a day here."
Jiang Xin stopped, turned around, and the sweat dripping down his cheeks landed on the floor. He then lifted his head, regaining the youthful, sun-like smile he had at the beginning.
"Thank you for your guidance, Teacher Chen."
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "You can leave now, Student Jiang."
"Thank you, Teacher Chen."
Jiang Xin bowed politely, picked up his jacket that he had taken off, and walked out of the training ground. Once outside, he suddenly exhaled, feeling the cold sweat on his back and the involuntary trembling in his body. He muttered to himself, "Teacher Chen, you are truly terrifying."
At this moment, he extended his hand to feel the gains he had made today, revealing a hint of surprise. However, the smile that had just appeared on his lips was quickly suppressed, and he neatly put on his jacket, fastening each button one by one, and adjusting his expression back to its original shy demeanor. He then walked out towards the outside.
Chen Chuan taught another student, and this time, he provided a more comprehensive cultivation method. The sense of accomplishment was even greater than when he had previously instructed Fan and Kong, and he could clearly see some progress in himself.
He left the classroom in high spirits and returned to his teacher's apartment with a sense of joy.
He consumed some nutritional paste and refilled the food water for Morning Crier before heading upstairs. He took a bottle of Purity Substance and drank it down, savoring the moment's good mood.
His ability to refine the Purity Substance was getting faster, and the remaining substance was running low. By the time it approached late afternoon, all of it had been consumed.
At this moment, he felt as if he had been reborn.
If his original mental state was like a bottomless abyss, then now, that abyss seemed to have transformed into a flowing radiance, with both his inner and outer self becoming pure and clear.
With the continuous intake of the Purity Substance, his potential had expanded even further. However, even so, he could keenly feel the limit of his physical body, which was not far off. But in terms of mental power, there was still room for improvement. From now on, he would focus all his efforts on this aspect and strive to reach perfection.
In the blink of an eye, several days had passed, and it was the first rest day of September.
Chen Chuan arrived at the Shu Tianxia Hotel in a private vehicle. He had arranged to meet his old friends and classmates from Central City here several days ago.
Entering the private dining area, Wei Chang An and his team, along with Luo Kai Yuan, Feng Xiao Qi, Wu Han, and Wei Dong, were already there, enthusiastically discussing their old squad. Lin Xiao Ti, who was still a student, and Ren Shixiong, who had other plans, were not present.
Upon seeing him enter, they all stood up to greet him, and then they headed to the dining table. While ordering dishes, Ding Liao spoke to Wei Dong, "Brother Wei, among us here, only you and Brother Chen have citizen identities, right?"
Wei Dong replied, "Yes." He immediately took out his citizen ID card.
After seeing it, many of them felt envious.
It was only then that they realized how inconvenient it was without a citizen identity. Most public areas were off-limits, and even public facilities were difficult to use. They couldn't even board the main road trams and could only ride some old trams.
If they drove their own vehicles, they would face security checks on the road. If they were found to be non-citizens, they would be fined, and a violation record would be added to their profiles.
Chen Chuan smiled at this and tapped his Dimensional Token. Soon, a form appeared within the token, and he said, "Everyone, input your information."
Feng Xiao Qi looked at the display and excitedly asked, "Is this the position you mentioned, Chen?"
Chen Chuan replied, "Yes, this position can, to some extent, act as a substitute for a citizen identity. You can use public facilities, enter public places, and won't be subjected to inspections. But this is only temporary and will only be effective during the period I've arranged for you to carry out tasks."
"Even temporary is good."
Ding Liao said, "I've had enough these past few days without a citizen identity. Without it, the commission companies look down on us. If it weren't for Brother Wu taking us under his wing, we'd probably still be searching for opportunities."
Cai Si also sighed, as Chen Chuan had previously described the situation in Central City to them, but experiencing it firsthand was even more profound.
Even so, the commission fees they received here far exceeded what they had earned in Yangzhi City. A year in Central City surpassed five or even ten years of gains in Yangzhi City. After arriving in Central City, not one of them considered leaving again.
Everyone carefully filled out the form and sent it to Chen Chuan. After he confirmed it, they heard a prompt, indicating that they had all become temporary employees of the Handling Bureau.
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(End of Chapter)
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