Chapter 666: The Bigger Picture
Chapter 666: The Bigger Picture
In the Bright Light District, along Green Tree Avenue, there was a residential area for military personnel and their families. Chen Xiaojin had been living here for a long time. The security level in this area was high, and the Central City authorities paid close attention to it, carefully inspecting all vehicles and individuals entering and exiting.
Around three in the afternoon, an armored limousine arrived at the street entrance. After presenting their credentials and scanning at the gate, the guards saluted respectfully and raised the roadblock to let the vehicle pass.
Chen Chuan sat in the car, observing the outside. Silver apricot trees lined both sides of the road, and in the autumn breeze, their golden leaves danced and fluttered in the wind.
At the end of the road, a grove of red maple trees came into view, and through the gaps in the tree trunks, a green lawn was visible where several children from the military residential area were playing and laughing.
The vehicle turned left and slowly drove about two hundred meters. Chen Chuan saw Chen Xiaojin practicing martial arts alone in a corner of the lawn, with several sturdy mannequins and training equipment placed in front of him.
Chen Chuan said, "Let's stop here."
The car came to a halt, and a steward hurried out to open the door for him. Chen Chuan stepped out of the car, instructed the others to wait, and walked towards the lawn.
Chen Xiaojin was practicing with great focus and dedication. He repeated his routine over and over until he was drenched in sweat. Just as he was about to take a break to rehydrate, he noticed Chen Chuan standing nearby. He paused, then became animated and excited. He ran up to Chen Chuan, hesitated for a moment, and called out, "Teacher Chen?"
Chen Chuan did not deny the title. He said, "The situation in the Central City is complex these days. Teacher Lu mentioned that someone might be tailing you. It's best if you stay home and practice instead of going to the combat hall for a while."
Chen Xiaojin lowered his head. After a while, he raised it and asked, "Is it related to him?"
Chen Chuan replied, "It's hard to say for now. I'll investigate and clarify the matter as soon as possible." He reached into his pocket, took out a sealed package, and handed it to Chen Xiaojin. "Eat this."
Chen Xiaojin took it, and upon opening it, he found what appeared to be a fruit inside. He unwrapped it, fetched a cup of water, and consumed it directly. After wiping his mouth, he asked, "Teacher Chen, what is this?"
Chen Chuan explained, "It's an Enlightenment Seed, with a fifty percent chance of enhancing your potential. However, there's also a possibility that nothing will happen after consuming it."
This was not something that would take effect immediately; it required time for its benefits to gradually manifest.
Chen Chuan had tried one himself, but he hadn't noticed any effects. However, after further testing, he confirmed that there were no apparent side effects, so he decided to let others try it.
He had given one to Chen Xiaojin, and he planned to do the same for his old friends and classmates. Whether or not it could enhance their potential would depend on them.
Upon hearing this, Chen Xiaojin couldn't wait to give it a try.
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "It will take some time for you to feel any effects. I watched you practice just now, and there are a few details that need adjustment. Let me show you."
He signaled Chen Xiaojin to come closer, then held his shoulders and pointed out a few areas, correcting some flaws in his exertion of force.
Lu Fang was an excellent teacher who paid attention to many fine details. Still, he couldn't observe the movement of transformed organisms as deeply as Chen Chuan, so it was inevitable that some aspects of Chen Xiaojin's training were not in perfect harmony.
In reality, this was often an unavoidable aspect of a fighter's journey, and it might require the fighter to gradually sense and correct these issues through their own training and practice.
By correcting these issues early on, Chen Chuan was helping Chen Xiaojin avoid many potential pitfalls.
After receiving Chen Chuan's guidance, Chen Xiaojin tried again and found that indeed, some movements were smoother, and the power he generated was greater. More importantly, practicing this way was not tiring at all. The more he trained, the more his transformed organism cooperated, as if it understood that this was beneficial for both of them.
After observing Chen Xiaojin's practice for a while, Chen Chuan said, "For this type of training, you shouldn't exceed fifty repetitions per day. If you start panting, take a break. Once you feel comfortable with the movements, you can gradually increase the number of repetitions. Remember to have a therapist provide you with some post-training care afterward."
Chen Chuan spent the entire afternoon instructing Chen Xiaojin, and they even had dinner together. Chen Xiaojin was visibly delighted, and when Chen Chuan left, he seemed reluctant to part ways.
After leaving, Chen Chuan immediately contacted Wu Bei and asked, "How's it going, Brother Wu?"
Wu Bei replied, "I've checked, and indeed, there were Resonators and armed personnel tailing and monitoring Chen Xiaojin. However, they retreated when the Processing Bureau's convoy arrived, and I couldn't track them successfully. Their technology is very advanced, and their Resonator Nests are better than ours. It seems like they're from the company side."
"The company?"
Chen Chuan seemed deep in thought and said, "Brother Wu, keep an eye on this area in the near future. If anyone comes to visit or contact Chen Xiaojin, please let me know."
"Will do."
Chen Chuan didn't plan to assign additional personnel because the security level in the military residential area was already high. As long as Chen Xiaojin didn't leave, there wouldn't be any issues.
After returning to Wu Yi Academy by private car, he continued his daily outdoor training, gradually enhancing his mental strength. Upon his return, he practiced with Hong Fu, patiently awaiting news from Huang Weiyi.
Several days later, he arrived at the Processing Bureau early for a meeting with the supervisors, as expected, to address the Union delegation and the diplomatic team from the Linax Federation, who were due to arrive in two days.
Director Wu spoke, "The Union has filed a lawsuit against the Government Hall and our Bureau, demanding compensation for the disruption of their business partnership with Skywheel Company. However, this is merely a pretext for their prolonged stay here."
"We can almost certainly conclude that the Union's objective is the Convergence Zone's relic."
"Whenever a breach has occurred in the World Ring, a relic has emerged without fail. Now, there's news of a possible third-level relic appearing."
"In the past, the emergence of such relics has had the potential to alter the landscape of an area. Therefore, the Convergence Zone's military has already been deployed and is conducting searches."
"The Old Imperial Palace has likely received the news as well and dispatched a cavalry unit. We've clashed and engaged in several skirmishes, and currently, we're in a standoff. They've sent a small-scale team to search the nearby areas."
"The Defense Department has already mobilized capable personnel from the rear to reinforce our position, and our Bureau has also reassigned staff to provide support. However, the armed personnel accompanying the Union delegation will undoubtedly intervene."
"It's certain that the Union delegation includes a relatively elite group of armed personnel. While they cannot enter directly, they will use the armed personnel of various companies to gain access to the Convergence Zone."
"We can delay them procedurally for a while, but not for too long. According to the agreements established during the Great Alliance era, nations and companies have the obligation to jointly repair breaches in the World Ring and possess the rights to share and develop relics. They will undoubtedly use this agreement to legitimize their actions."
Supervisor Wen made a sound, "This is about repairing the breach, not sharing relics. It's a well-calculated plan."
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Director Wu continued, "Therefore, we must not let this relic fall into the hands of the Union. When the Linax Federation's diplomatic team arrives in Jinbei Province, we will face even more opponents, and the situation will become more challenging."
He turned to Supervisor Han, "Supervisor Han, you've been in contact with the Union delegation. After so many days of interaction, can you confirm the identities of the armed personnel they've deployed?"
Supervisor Han replied, "It's not clear yet. I'm still gathering information. The Union has tightly controlled the flow of personnel-related news, and there are many false messages circulating. I need some time to sift through and verify the information."
Director Wu observed him for a moment, then spoke in a low voice, "I need to know the details as soon as possible. I hope you can expedite your actions." He paused, then added, "I understand this isn't easy. If you encounter any difficulties you can't resolve, feel free to raise them early on. The Bureau will try to cooperate as much as possible."
Supervisor Wen also looked over and smiled, "Supervisor Han, do you need any help? Just let us know."
Supervisor Han responded calmly, "No need." He looked up, "I hope the Bureau can grant more authority."
Director Wu considered for a moment, then said, "I'll discuss this with the other directors after the meeting." He turned to Supervisor Wen, "Supervisor Wen, your task ahead is also crucial."
Supervisor Wen's smile faded, and he nodded solemnly.
After Director Wu conveyed these matters, he finally turned to Chen Chuan, "The situation with Unifying Heavy Control is also critical. Supervisor Chen, this company's armed forces are very powerful. They will undoubtedly be involved, and we must find a way to restrict them."
Chen Chuan replied seriously, "Director Wu, I understand."
After providing some additional points to note, Director Wu concluded the meeting.
As Chen Chuan left the meeting room, he heard a voice calling out, "Supervisor Chen." It was Supervisor Han who had stopped him.
Chen Chuan halted and turned around, looking at him, "Supervisor Han, what is it?"
Supervisor Han approached, looking at him, "Supervisor Chen, you've been monitoring Unifying Heavy Control, but I've learned that the company has only sent personnel responsible for routine security to the Central City. There's no need for comprehensive surveillance. An Dun's resources shouldn't be used this way."
Chen Chuan glanced at him, "I'm sorry, Supervisor Han. You have your tasks, and I have mine. How I carry out my duties doesn't require me to report to you."
Supervisor Han frowned, "When carrying out tasks, we must consider the bigger picture. The Union is our top priority right now. We need more resources to deal with them. A company like Unifying Heavy Control can be put on hold for a while."
Chen Chuan spoke calmly, "Supervisor Han, you're overthinking it. The 'bigger picture' is something Director Wu and the others need to consider."
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(End of Chapter)
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