Chapter 663: The Training Camp
Chapter 663: The Training Camp
"The Pure Sect's secret technique?"
Chen Chuan looked at Gao Yanjun, "Can you confirm this?"
Chang Dong explained from the side, "Gao Tongpao has a certain spiritual talent. She has an innate sensitivity to the aura of others, and even without seeing their movements, she can deduce some information from their aura."
Chen Chuan nodded slightly. If this was the case, it could explain how a Second Limit Fighter could sense the tracking of a Third Limit Fighter.
Gao Yanjun adjusted her decorative glasses. Although her ability was exceptional, she couldn't sense Chen Chuan's aura at all, not because Chen Chuan was holding back after learning of her talent, but because it had been this way from the start.
Chen Chuan said, "Mr. Chang, Miss Gao, do you think it might be someone from the Polished or Fusion Sects?"
"Impossible!" Gao Yanjun stated with certainty. "If it's an imitation, they can't fool me."
Chang Dong agreed, "Moreover, whether it's the Polished or Fusion Sects, we just intimidated them. At this stage, they will try to avoid conflict with us as much as possible.
Besides, both sects have their own secret techniques. Even if they were to practice our techniques, aside from whether they could form a complete system, if they did, it would only cause mutual conflict. They wouldn't have time to hide it, let alone casually expose it."
He glanced at the two of them, his expression turning slightly solemn, "The fact that someone is using the Pure Sect's technique here makes me suspect that this person might be related to the target from before..."
He stroked his flexible chin, deep in thought, "Perhaps the incident a few days ago caught his attention, but it's also possible that the Fusion and Polished Sects intentionally leaked the information, letting him know that we are about to establish a new branch here, so he sent someone to investigate."
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment. This judgment was plausible. If he were in that person's shoes, and the Pure Sect was re-establishing a branch here, even without knowing if it was targeted, he would definitely pay attention.
Based on the current situation, this guess was the most reasonable.
Chang Dong added, "Supervisor Chen, just now, for Gao Tongpao's safety, I had her come here directly."
Chen Chuan nodded. This was the right decision. If the other party was intent on investigating, this place couldn't be hidden, and it would be more dangerous for Gao Yanjun to be alone outside. It was better to stay together.
"We still don't know what this person's intentions are," Chen Chuan said. "If they are indeed targeting us, since all three of us are here today, they will likely come to investigate. I'll see if I can keep this person here. If they don't show up, I'll arrange a safe place for you two tomorrow."
Chang Dong was aware of Chen Chuan's combat prowess from his records. It could be said that the main combat capability of the branch rested on Chen Chuan alone, so he immediately agreed, "Alright, let's do it!"
After speaking outside, they headed to Wu Laoshi's former residence, which had been cleaned up and a wooden house constructed.
Chang Dong said, "Supervisor Chen, thanks to the connection you provided, we were able to acquire this land smoothly."
Chen Chuan acknowledged, as he had previously asked the Fusion Border Corporation to assist Chang Dong in obtaining the land, making the process easier. There were no complications because the land had remained undeveloped for at least thirty years and had become a wasteland.
Not only that, due to previous pollution, it was highly unlikely that anyone would develop the land again, especially since Hong Sheng District was already an area with outdated and aging infrastructure. As a result, the land was acquired at an extremely low price.
At this moment, Gao Yanjun efficiently found cups and tea leaves. After serving tea to the two of them, she asked if they had eaten. When they replied that they hadn't, she brought a box to the adjacent room and began preparing a special nutrient meal for fighters.
After a while, she returned with two bowls of a white frozen dessert that resembled crystal-clear ice, emitting a refreshing aroma. Just the scent alone seemed to awaken the adaptation organs within Chen Chuan and Chang Dong's bodies.
Chen Chuan understood that this indicated the adaptation organs' eagerness for the nutrients within the dessert. He guessed that it might contain ingredients from the Fusion Zone.
Gao Yanjun also prepared a hot drink for each of them, tailored to their individual preferences. Chen Chuan thanked her and took a sip of the white frozen dessert. Instantly, he felt a cool and comfortable sensation throughout his body, and his eyes shone with a radiant light. Simultaneously, the adaptation organs within his body seemed to be filled with vitality and vigor.
Chang Dong took a sip of his drink and praised, "This is much better than those dry nutrient bars. With Gao Tongpao here, we are indeed fortunate."
He took out his briefcase and retrieved some documents, handing them to Chen Chuan, "These are the recent expense reports. Supervisor Chen, please take a look, and if you and Gao Tongpao have no objections, just sign them."
Chen Chuan took the documents. In reality, the expenses were managed by the Pure Sect, and had little to do with him. However, Chang Dong had previously instructed him that according to procedure, all members of the branch needed to supervise each other, and finally, everyone would sign to confirm.
Chen Chuan glanced over the document and handed it to Gao Yanjun, who read it and said, "Supervisor Chen, there's no problem." Both of them signed the document.
Chen Chuan returned the document to Chang Dong and discussed some matters within the branch before taking the Snow Lady Saber and leaving to continue his daily cultivation.
The rest of the afternoon passed without any abnormalities, and before they knew it, night had fallen.
As darkness set in, Chang Dong activated the algae oil generator, illuminating several industrial mine lights around the hill, making the area bright and clear.
Chang Dong looked down and said, "You know, there's an upside to this land being invaded. Even bugs don't come here, otherwise, if we turn on the lights at night, we'd be swarmed by insects, right? Hmm?"
At that moment, Chen Chuan's eyes flickered, and he reached out, clapping his hand down on a cement stone block, firmly grasping it. Then, with a snap, he released it, letting it fall to the ground.
Chang Dong looked into the distance and felt someone watching them, emanating a strong sense of threat. The person stood there with their hands in their pockets, glancing at them a few times before suddenly rushing towards them.
Almost as soon as Chang Dong saw the person's movement, that intense aura seemed to have already reached them.
Chen Chuan was startled.
So fast!
But in the blink of an eye, he realized that Chen Chuan's figure had also disappeared from his side, and a gust of energy swept across the ground, causing several lights to sway. At that moment, a thunderous boom echoed through the darkness, reverberating all around them.
However, after just a few breaths, everything quieted down. Chang Dong stared wide-eyed in one direction.
Chen Chuan's figure emerged from the dark night, stepping into the now-steady light, dragging a person with him. He slowly walked to the open space in front of the house and threw the person down in front of him.
Chang Dong immediately looked down and saw a thin young man in his twenties with high cheekbones and deep-set eyes, lying on the ground, gasping for breath and coughing from time to time. His eyes, fixed on Chen Chuan, were filled with fear and disbelief.
"Supervisor Chen, it seems like he doesn't know you, so he might be new to Central City," Chang Dong said, sniffing the air. "The smell of the Fusion Zone is strong on him. No wonder he doesn't recognize you."
"Even in Central City, not everyone knows me," Chen Chuan said.
Chang Dong smiled and said, "But the fighters of Jinbei Province definitely know you, Supervisor Chen." He took a few steps, crouched down next to the young man, and patted his shoulder. "Come on, tell us."
The young man let out a cold laugh.
Chang Dong didn't seem to mind his lack of cooperation. He kept his hand on the young man's shoulder and continued, "You just used the Air Breathing Technique and Crossflow Power Technique, right? These are our Pure Sect's secret techniques. Who taught you?"
The young man suddenly felt his consciousness blur, and he shook his head, struggling to maintain his awareness. But after a while, he felt exhausted and his expression became dazed. Slowly, he said, "My instructor taught me."
Chang Dong stared at him intently, "Who is your instructor? What's their name?"
The young man's body twitched, as if resisting the question. Seeing this, Chang Dong quickly changed the topic, "Do you admire your instructor?"
The young man relaxed and nodded vigorously.
"What's your name?"
"Qu Tianli."
"Why target us?"
"I heard that someone from the Pure Sect came to Central City, so I wanted to greet you and see how powerful the Pure Sect really is."
After asking a few questions, Chang Dong noticed the young man trembling slightly, so he didn't press further on these sensitive matters. Instead, he asked about other trivial things.
As the conversation between the two deepened, the young man's attitude softened, and he seemed to no longer resist sensitive questions. So, Chang Dong steered the conversation back to the original topic, and this time, it went more smoothly. He managed to extract some information.
According to Qu Tianli's account, he came from a place in the Fusion Zone called the Swamp Training Camp, which specifically selected teenagers of a certain age. He had been chosen thirteen years ago and received training there, learning a set of fighting techniques.
As far as he knew, there were two instructors at the training camp, but above them was a head instructor, the founder and spiritual leader of the Swamp Training Camp.
After the interrogation, Chang Dong frowned and said, "Based on the camp's inherited techniques, many of them are our Pure Sect's secrets. That founder is probably the target we're looking for. I didn't expect that after so many years, he would have trained a batch of students. This is going to be troublesome."
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