Chapter 654: Awakening
Chapter 654: Awakening
For this assignment, with ample vacancies, not only were the fighters present recruited, but even two technical staff members from Wei Chang An's team were included.
Logistical support personnel like these are indeed necessary for teams operating independently, such as those responsible for driving, maintenance, transportation, and sending telegrams when needed.
Although the team lacked a Resonator, Chen Chuan had already allocated a spot to Wu Bei at the first opportunity, intending to assign him to this squad.
As everyone was reviewing the employment notice, someone from Wei Chang An's team suddenly exclaimed.
"There's even a salary?"
This person hadn't carefully read the various annotations on the form and had directly filled it out upon seeing the agreement, but this was also due to their trust in Chen Chuan. It was only now that they realized what was happening.
Wei Chang An picked up his cup and said solemnly, "Junior Chen, let's toast you." With that, everyone raised their cups.
Chen Chuan raised his cup in return, and everyone took a sip. Although the cups didn't contain alcohol, everyone felt incredibly refreshed, as from this moment on, they had truly established themselves in the Central City.
Cai Si said, "Junior Chen, I just looked over the terms, and they're very generous. Other places can't offer such conditions. If you need us to do something, please don't hesitate to ask."
Wei Chang An nodded, and all his team members looked at him.
Feng Xiao Qi and Luo Kai Yuan became more serious. Now that they had this identity, they must take action. At this moment, everyone's gaze was fixed on Chen Chuan, awaiting his instructions.
This was all very natural because, back in Yangzhi City, Chen Chuan had already led them on several commissions. The current situation didn't feel much different from their time in Yangzhi.
Chen Chuan tapped the Dimensional Token again, sending some information.
"Here are some materials on the targets that the Handling Bureau is focusing on investigating. Our primary attention will be on these two companies.
The Handling Bureau is also conducting the investigation, but they have limited manpower. And just as I've taken up this position, they can handle things by the book, but once it involves in-depth investigations, they may not be very efficient."
Wei Chang An's spirits lifted. Having something to do was good. He couldn't bring himself to accept the salary and the vacancies without them doing anything.
As the team leader, he deeply understood what Chen Chuan was saying. When the higher-ups request something, they most need the execution and initiative of their subordinates. Without these, many things won't go smoothly, and even if they succeed, they may fall far short of expectations, requiring additional costs and effort.
Chen Chuan had just become a supervisor, and there was no mutual trust with his subordinates. So, for critical matters, they needed people like him, who had earned their trust, to step in.
He said seriously, "Junior Chen, we dare not make any promises, but we will do our best."
Cai Si looked at the materials and, after some thought, said, "Junior Chen, now that we're here, we realize that the Central City isn't like Yangzhi. Many mercenaries are incredibly powerful, and Second Limit Fighters are everywhere, all of them experienced veterans. We're confident in handling regular commissions, but..."
He said carefully, "If the target this time is a large company, I think we may encounter Third Limit Fighters, which is beyond our capabilities. I'm not afraid, but I'm concerned about not being able to complete the task you've assigned us."
Chen Chuan said, "I've considered this. I have several subordinates who are Third Limit Fighters, and they are all trustworthy individuals. In a few days, I'll have them return, and you can join their squad first."
Third Limit Fighters?
Everyone was taken aback. They remembered that Chen Chuan himself was a Third Limit Fighter, and now he had subordinates who were Third Limit Fighters? And they seemed to be his confidants, judging by his tone.
They couldn't imagine how he had achieved this and couldn't help but feel genuine admiration.
Chen Chuan added, "Although you've accepted the employment, you will still undergo some training, including learning the regulations and rules for executing tasks and the various laws of the Central City."
Everyone nodded; this was only right.
"Also, there's one more thing I need to tell you," Chen Chuan paused, "I've already obtained the teaching certificate from the Wu Yi Academy."
Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then their eyes widened in unison.
Wei Chang An tentatively asked, "Junior Chen, do you mean... the Wu Yi Academy of Central City?"
Chen Chuan nodded affirmatively.
"Junior Chen, that's truly remarkable!" Wei Chang An exclaimed with sincere admiration.
He himself hadn't been able to enter the Wu Yi Academy in Central City as a student, but Chen Chuan had already become a teacher. He sighed, "This is truly unexpected..."
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "Here's what I'm thinking. You are all my classmates, friends, and companions who have executed commissions together. If your strength increases, you can better assist me. I'd like to take some time to provide you with a brief training session. Are you willing to accept it?"
"Of course it's fine!"
Feng Xiao Qi was the first to raise his hand, joking, "Not to mention Chen's strength, he's a teacher at the Wu Yi Academy in Center City. This is an opportunity we can't pass up!"
He had chatted with Wei Dong extensively, and Wei Dong, a student at Wu Yi, wanted personal instruction from a teacher. If he didn't want to pay, he could only attend public classes. For targeted guidance, he'd have to pay.
If Chen Chuan trained them, wasn't it like having a Wu Yi teacher instruct them? Refusing would be foolish. Wei Chang An smiled, "We couldn't ask for better!"
Though Wei Chang An was a senior, Chen Chuan's skills had surpassed him long ago. Fighters only acknowledged skill, not seniority. Chen Chuan's superior skills made him a qualified teacher.
Wu Han emptied his cup with a gulp, slamming it down as he eagerly asked, "Junior, when do we start?"
Chen Chuan said, "Today is a weekend, and I'm free. After we eat, we'll find a place, and I'll create a training plan for all of you."
"Great!"
Chen Chuan then informed the hotel staff, who were waiting outside the restaurant, to serve the meal.
The meal was lively, as everyone had overcome the hardships of entering Center City and saw a brighter future. Their hearts were filled with excitement and anticipation.
After the meal, they drove to a training hall in Wu Ding District.
Wu Ding District was known for Wu Yi Academy, so training grounds were everywhere. Usually, it was fully occupied, but recently, with the arena competition postponed and the finals approaching, most went to watch the matches, freeing up many spaces.
Upon entering the training hall, Chen Chuan first had everyone warm up, then took turns sparring with him.
Through spiritual and field perception, he could find a suitable path for these old friends and classmates.
Sparring with them, he nodded in approval. Each of them was a Wu Yi graduate with solid fundamentals and great potential. Compared to Fan Cheng and Kong Yao, the difference was only in training resources. With sufficient resources, their strengths could be significantly enhanced.
This was also because Wei Chang An, Feng Xiao Qi, Luo Kai Yuan, and Wu Han were top students in their respective years, standing out among their peers. The only difference was in opportunities, not talent.
Next, based on each person's characteristics, Chen Chuan provided a tailored breathing method and energy pole technique. These would better support the growth of the adaptation organ, and even simple training would make their energy release more fluid and powerful.
After almost an afternoon, everyone felt a noticeable improvement, a feeling they hadn't experienced since their early days at Wu Yi Academy.
Their enthusiasm soared, and if not for Chen Chuan's pre-set training duration, they would have kept practicing non-stop.
Chen Chuan said, "The most crucial aspect of cultivation is medicinal herbs. Some second-tier medicines are relatively easy to obtain. I'll distribute them to you later."
The bureau wouldn't provide these; using operational funds to buy them wouldn't be enough for future tasks.
Fortunately, Teacher Wu had left many medicines, and there were also many previous spoils of war. Chen Chuan no longer needed these medicines, so he could distribute them to everyone.
To prevent those with strong pride from refusing, Chen Chuan clarified that these were his personal contributions, a loan to everyone. They could repay him when they were more affluent.
He waited there for an afternoon, ensuring everything was arranged. Then, bidding farewell to everyone, he returned to Wu Yi Academy.
Upon reaching the underground parking garage of the tower, he received a message from the Defense Department. His submitted report had been approved, and Yuan Qiu Yuan, Qin Qing Que, and Su Wei would return to Center City after completing their mission.
He nodded in approval. With this, his team was initially formed. After the training ended, they could conduct more in-depth investigations.
As he pondered, he took the elevator to the seventy-ninth-floor apartment. Just as he was about to take a shower, he sensed something amiss and headed for the spiral staircase.
When he reached the training ground on the ninety-ninth floor, he looked at the Snow Lady Saber on the sword rack. The saber was vibrating, and strands of light were seeping out from the gaps between the blade and the sheath, floating around it.
He focused his gaze on the saber. After so many days, was it finally awakening? He strode forward, reaching out to pick up the Snow Lady Saber.
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(End of Chapter)
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