Chapter 674: Encounter
Chapter 674: Encounter
Huang Wei-yi quickly agreed and assured that he would follow the instructions and not retreat, and that he would persist until Chen Chuan arrived.
After the communication ended, he wiped the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief, feeling that this task was truly challenging.
In fact, when he mentioned the capabilities of his subordinate earlier, he was also concerned that Chen Chuan might want to take the person after learning about it, but he couldn't prove how he obtained the information.
Not only was he reluctant to part with this talented individual, but also because this person had suffered at the hands of the government in the past and had little trust in official figures. He had also promised to protect the latter, and if Chen Chuan were to make such a request, he would have to politely refuse, which might offend someone.
Fortunately, Chen Chuan didn't mention this matter from start to finish, which made him heave a sigh of relief.
After Chen Chuan disembarked from the airship, he contacted Yuan Qiuyuan and others, informing them of a relatively important operation.
He then notified Wei Chang'an, Wu Han, Luo Kaiyuan, and others, telling them about a task and that Yuan Qiuyuan and his team would lead them later.
For this operation, Chen Chuan didn't plan to utilize talents from the Handling Bureau, firstly for the sake of secrecy and secondly to take the opportunity to hone his team.
Although he had determined that the target had become aware, he wasn't anxious. It was daytime, and even if the target wanted to relocate or take action, they would most likely postpone it until nighttime. Therefore, for today, he had ample time to make arrangements.
At the same time, Wei Dong was practicing his punches and kicks in the training ground, and his movements were smoother and more powerful than usual, showing significant improvement.
Last semester, he had followed a teacher from the main campus, and this semester, with the support from the Fusion Border and his own savings, he purchased a course from Jin Shifu.
This teacher had a unique talent for horizontal training and was especially skilled in internal cultivation. He could use adaptation to train his internal organs to a level where they were impervious to weapon damage.
However, today, Wei Dong seemed strange, as his skills had suddenly improved by a large margin, which was unusual. Jin Shifu wondered if Wei Dong's adaptation had entered a rapid growth phase. But upon further thought, that didn't seem right either.
As a student he had high hopes for, Jin Shifu closely monitored Wei Dong's progress. He recalled checking Wei Dong's adaptation not long ago, and it hadn't suddenly entered a rapid growth phase. This kind of progress shouldn't be possible.
Suddenly, he thought of something. Could it be that Wei Dong's adaptation had entered a rapid growth phase?"
But upon further consideration, that didn't seem right either.
Wei Dong was a student he had high hopes for, so he closely monitored his progress. He recalled checking Wei Dong's adaptation not long ago, and it hadn't suddenly entered a rapid growth phase. This kind of progress shouldn't be possible.
He suddenly thought of something. Could it be that Chen Chuan's guidance had caused this?
Wei Dong said, "Yes, Chen Chuan guided me a bit."
"Chen... Oh, Supervisor Chen." Jin Shifu realized, and he looked at Wei Dong and said, "No wonder, Supervisor Chen is a teacher now, but as the Handling Bureau's Investigation Supervisor, he must be skilled."
However, although he knew that Chen Chuan and Wei Dong were classmates and that guiding Wei Dong was no issue, his heart still felt a bit sour.
If Chen Chuan's teaching was mediocre, it would be fine, but the fact that such a brief guidance had led to such remarkable results made Jin Shifu feel like his own teaching abilities were being overshadowed.
Wait, without the foundation he had laid, Wei Dong wouldn't have progressed so quickly. Just now, Wei Dong had used the Energy Technique he had taught, and there hadn't been any significant changes. With this realization, he felt a bit better.
He coughed and said, "Wei Dong, Supervisor Chen, as the Handling Bureau's Investigation Supervisor, has a lot on his plate and is usually very busy. I see that he only has three students, so I think it's best not to trouble him in the future."
Wei Dong said, "I didn't trouble him; he only guided me for a few minutes."
"A few minutes?" Jin Shifu's eyes widened. With your rate of progress, you're telling me he only guided you for a few minutes?
Is there such a big gap in teaching abilities?
He felt a bit stifled. In his opinion, Wei Dong had high potential and practiced tirelessly. He had discovered this gem, and as long as Wei Dong followed his guidance for a few years, he would surely astonish everyone. But now, it seemed like this gem could shine elsewhere, and his sense of accomplishment was being undermined.
He asked, "Wei Dong, do you think Supervisor Chen... I mean, Teacher Chen is good?"
Wei Dong replied without hesitation, "Yes."
Jin Shifu coughed again and asked, "Then, do you think I'm a good teacher?"
At this moment, Wei Dong's Dimensional Token rang, "Wei Dong, are you free? There's an urgent task."
Wei Dong said, "Teacher, there's an urgent task."
"Okay, go ahead." Jin Shifu watched as Wei Dong turned and ran out. After a while, he said, "Be careful, and remember not to rush too far ahead."
Chen Chuan rode in a dedicated vehicle back to Wuyi Academy and took the opportunity to check on the progress of the three students he was guiding.
In fact, they had been in constant communication these days, and he would correct any mistakes through the platform.
Currently, the three students didn't seem to have any issues.
Fan Cheng and Kong Yao would need at least one or two months to see results. As for Jiang Xin, he was a student with keen insight, and in the past twenty-odd days, his progress had been remarkably fast. He would also occasionally ask Chen Chuan questions with caution and respect.
These questions were things that Chen Chuan could also think of if he pondered deeply, but Jiang Xin still sought Chen Chuan's guidance, acting like a diligent and talented student.
Chen Chuan smiled at his thoughts, not paying attention to his concerns. As long as the other party sought his guidance, he would honestly inform them. Jiang Xin, for instance, was adept at knowing when to advance and retreat, asking questions sparingly and not frequently.
Apart from these three students, no other students had chosen his course at the moment.
This was because other students were unfamiliar with him, and most people had already selected their mentors during this time frame. Unless Fan and Kong changed their minds midway or the academy made recommendations, it was unlikely that anyone would come to study under him in the short term.
Chen Chuan left it to fate, as long as he ensured that at least two students passed the assessment.
After handling some matters at the academy, he changed into a new set of clothes, picked up the Snow Empress Saber, and left the Mystic Palace Tower. He then got into a dedicated vehicle and headed towards the location provided by Huang Wei-yi.
This time, he intentionally brought along Chao Ming, who could provide him with an aerial perspective, allowing for better tracking of the enemy's movements.
Meanwhile, he also maintained communication with Yuan Qiuyuan and others.
"This operation is aimed at capturing an elite squad and related personnel," he explained. "The squad is highly capable, and to enhance teamwork, as well as maintain information confidentiality, I didn't involve any personnel from the Handling Bureau."
"Based on the surrounding situation at that location, let me assign specific tasks."
As he spoke, everyone received a comprehensive and detailed task list through their dimensional tokens. It outlined the positions each person needed to occupy, the tasks they had to perform, and the appropriate responses to various situations.
This task list was a rational allocation made by An Dun according to Chen Chuan's requirements. Considering the possibility of facing a powerful Linked Vigor Mastery fighter with relatively complete weapons and equipment, Chen Chuan was assigned to confront the enemy directly.
The other team members were responsible for possible interception, dealing with hidden personnel, and maintaining law and order in the surrounding area. They also needed to handle personnel evacuation and retreat when necessary.
The operation not only involved capturing the enemy but also ensuring the safety of the people in the surrounding area, which was of utmost importance.
After reviewing the tasks, everyone memorized their respective responsibilities.
Chen Chuan waited for a long time before asking, "Has everyone memorized their tasks?"
The team members responded, "We have."
At that moment, the vehicle had reached the front of the gathering point. Continuing forward would lead to congestion and potentially cause tension among the residents in the area. So, Chen Chuan instructed, "Let's park here."
After the vehicle stopped, Chen Chuan got out, followed by others from the subsequent cars. They quickly checked their equipment and dispersed to the designated positions on the task list.
Chen Chuan adjusted the brim of his hat and held the Snow Empress Saber as he headed towards the location of the three individuals. He had just received word from Huang Wei-yi that they were still there, showing no signs of unusual activity.
A whistling sound came through the dimensional token in his ear, and a black dot swiftly moved forward in the sky. Chao Ming arrived ahead and transmitted the scene from above through the token.
At that moment, three elite fighters of Linked Vigor Mastery were inside a house, which was actually an early security outpost established by the company in this area. They had long-term personnel stationed there to provide cover.
This team received direct orders from the company's headquarters and had their own operational strategies and goals. They did not communicate any information with the local branch.
They maintained contact with the headquarters through original letters and secret radios, waiting for the right opportunity to enter the fusion zone."
As Chen Chuan had assessed, they had indeed discovered someone monitoring them. The reason they hadn't reacted immediately was that this area was already filled with gang members and various power groups, who would occasionally come to investigate.
Moreover, the surveillance was unprofessional. If it were the city's law enforcement, they wouldn't behave in such a manner. Another practical issue was that external surveillance had intensified recently, making a hasty relocation more likely to expose them. So, they decided to stay put.
At that moment, the three fighters were engaged in a mental exercise called 'ding si,' a spiritual training to keep their bodies and minds in an optimal state at all times.
Just then, the person in charge of observation at the front relayed a tense message: "Someone is approaching. Their clothing doesn't reveal their origin, but they seem to be a powerful fighter, possibly targeting us."
The three fighters immediately opened their eyes, trained to react swiftly. They grabbed their weapons and assumed a defensive posture.
Just as they did this, a powerful, invisible spiritual force suddenly crashed into their minds.
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(End of Chapter)
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