Chapter 674: The Encounter
Chapter 674: The Encounter
Huang Weiyi quickly agreed and assured that he would follow the given instructions without hesitation and would not back down. He promised to persist until Chen Chuan arrived.
After the communication ended, he wiped the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief, feeling that this task was indeed challenging.
When he had mentioned the capabilities of his subordinate earlier, he had also been concerned that Chen Chuan might want to take the person away upon learning about it, and he couldn't prove how he had obtained the information otherwise.
Not only was he reluctant to part with this talented individual, but this person had also been wronged by the government in the past and was highly distrustful of official figures. He had also promised to protect the latter, so if Chen Chuan made such a request, he would have no choice but to politely decline, which might offend someone.
Fortunately, Chen Chuan never brought up the matter, which greatly relieved him.
After Chen Chuan disembarked from the airship, he contacted Yuan Qiuyuan and the others, informing them of an important mission.
Subsequently, he notified Wei Chang'an, Wu Han, Luo Kaiyuan, and the others, telling them about a task and that Yuan Qiuyuan and his team would lead them later.
For this operation, he didn't plan to involve personnel from the Processing Bureau for two reasons: to maintain surprise and prevent information leaks, and to use this opportunity to hone his team's skills.
Although he had determined that the target was already aware, he wasn't worried. Since it was daytime, even if the target wanted to relocate or take action, they would most likely wait until nightfall. Therefore, he had ample time to make arrangements for today.
At the same time, Wei Dong was practicing in the training hall, and his punches and kicks were even more fluid and powerful than usual, showing significant improvement.
Last semester, he had studied under Teacher Wang from the General Institute. This semester, with the support from the Fusion Border and some savings of his own, he was able to afford the course of Teacher Jin.
This teacher was also renowned for his unique skills in cross-training, especially in internal cultivation. He could cultivate his internal organs to a level where they were impervious to weapon damage.
However, today, Wei Dong seemed strange. Wei Dong's skills had suddenly improved by a large margin, which was highly unusual. He wondered if Wei Dong's transformed organs had entered a period of rapid growth. But upon further thought, he felt that didn't make sense either.
As Wei Dong was a student he had high hopes for, he paid close attention to his progress. He recalled checking Wei Dong's transformed organs not long ago, and they hadn't suddenly entered a period of rapid growth. This kind of progress shouldn't have happened.
Suddenly, he thought of a possible reason.
After Wei Dong finished his training, he casually asked, "Wei Dong, did someone teach you something recently?"
Wei Dong replied, "Yes, Chen Chuan gave me some guidance."
"Chen... Oh, Manager Chen."
Teacher Jin realized, looking at Wei Dong, "No wonder. Although Manager Chen is a new teacher, he is naturally skilled as a manager of the Processing Bureau."
However, even though he knew that Chen Chuan and Wei Dong were classmates, and guiding Wei Dong wasn't a problem, he still felt a pang of jealousy.
If Chen Chuan's teaching was mediocre, he could have accepted it. But the fact that only a few minutes of guidance had led to such significant improvement made him feel overshadowed.
Wait a minute, without the foundation he had laid, Wei Dong shouldn't have progressed so quickly. Looking at the techniques Wei Dong had just used, they were still the energy techniques he had taught, with no significant changes. With this thought, he felt slightly better.
He coughed and said, "Wei Dong, Manager Chen, as the investigation director of the Processing Bureau, has a lot on his plate and is usually very busy. I see that he only has three students in his class. I think it's best not to bother him in the future."
Wei Dong said, "I didn't bother him; he only guided me for a few minutes."
"A few minutes?"
Teacher Jin's eyes widened. With the rate of improvement you've shown, you're telling me he only guided you for a few minutes?
Is there such a big gap in teaching ability?
He felt a bit stifled inside. In his opinion, Wei Dong had high potential, and his relentless training made him a gem he had discovered. If Wei Dong followed his guidance for a few years, he would undoubtedly shine. But now, it seemed that this gem could also shine elsewhere, and his sense of accomplishment was diminished.
He asked, "Wei Dong, do you think Manager Chen... or rather, Teacher Chen, is good?"
Wei Dong answered without hesitation, "Yes, he is."
Teacher Jin coughed again and asked, "What about me? Am I a good teacher?"
At this moment, Wei Dong's world credential rang, "Wei Dong, are you free? There's an urgent task."
Wei Dong said, "Teacher, an urgent task."
"Okay, go ahead. Be careful and remember not to rush too far ahead." Teacher Jin watched as Wei Dong turned and ran out. After a moment of hesitation, he said, "Be cautious and don't take unnecessary risks."
Chen Chuan rode in a special vehicle back to the Wu Yi Academy, taking the opportunity to check on the progress of the three students he was guiding.
In fact, they had been in constant communication over the past few days, and he would correct any mistakes they made on the platform.
Currently, there didn't seem to be any issues with the three students' learning.
It would take at least a month or two for Fan Cheng and Kong Yao to see results. As for Jiang Xin, she was a highly perceptive student, and her progress over the past twenty days had been exceptionally fast. She would also occasionally ask him questions with a cautious and respectful attitude.
These questions were not beyond his ability to answer, but Jiang Xin still sought Chen Chuan's guidance, acting like a diligent student with limited natural talent.
Chen Chuan smiled at this, unconcerned about the other's cautious thoughts. If the other party came to seek his guidance, he would inform them truthfully. Jiang Xin, in particular, was adept at knowing when to advance and when to retreat. She asked few questions and did so infrequently.
Aside 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 a recommendation, it was unlikely that anyone would come to study under him in the short term.
Chen Chuan left this to nature; as long as he ensured that two people passed, it would be fine.
After handling some matters at the academy, he changed into a new set of clothes, picked up the Snow Lady Sword, and left Xuan Gong Tower. He then got into a dedicated vehicle and drove towards the location provided by Huang Weiyi.
This time, he intentionally brought Chao Ming along. Chao Ming could provide him with an aerial view, allowing him to better determine the enemy's movements.
Meanwhile, he also maintained contact with Yuan Qiuyuan and the others.
"This operation involves a small team of elite personnel, and they are very capable. To train the team's coordination and ensure information confidentiality, I didn't include any personnel from the Processing Bureau."
"Based on the surrounding situation at the designated location, I will now assign specific tasks."
He spoke, and everyone received a comprehensive and detailed task list through their world-ring. It marked out the positions each person needed to be at, the actions they needed to take during the operation, and the responses required for different scenarios.
This task list was a rational allocation made by An Dun according to Chen Chuan's requirements. Considering that the target they were dealing with was likely a powerful fighter from Unifying Heavy Control, well-equipped with weapons and gear, An Dun assigned the direct confrontation to him.
The other team members were responsible for possible interception, dealing with hidden enemies, and maintaining security in the surrounding area. If necessary, they would also be in charge of personnel evacuation and retreat.
The operation not only involved capturing the enemy but also ensuring the safety of the local population, which was of utmost importance.
After reading the task list, everyone memorized their respective tasks.
Chen Chuan waited for a long time before asking, "Has everyone memorized their tasks?"
Everyone replied, "Yes, we have."
At this moment, the vehicle had arrived in front of the gathering point. The road ahead was congested, and any movement might trigger a tense reaction from the locals. Therefore, Chen Chuan instructed, "Let's park the car here."
After parking the car, Chen Chuan stepped out, and behind him, several other vehicles stopped. Everyone emerged and checked their equipment before quickly dispersing to their assigned positions according to the task list.
Chen Chuan adjusted the brim of his hat and held the Snow Lady Sword as he walked towards the location of the three individuals. He had just received word from Huang Weiyi that the three were still there, showing no signs of unusual activity.
A whistle sounded in his world-ring, and a black dot in the sky swiftly moved towards the front. Chao Ming would arrive there first and transmit the scene above through the world-ring to Chen Chuan.
At this moment, three elite fighters from Unifying Heavy Control were inside a house. This was an early security outpost established by Unifying Heavy Control, with long-term personnel stationed there to provide cover.
They had received direct orders from the headquarters, with their own operational strategies and objectives. During the mission, they would not exchange any information with the branch.
Through primitive letters and secret radios, they maintained constant contact with the headquarters, awaiting the right opportunity to enter the convergence zone.
As Chen Chuan had assessed, they did discover that they were under surveillance. However, they did not react immediately because this area was known for its many gang members and power groups, who would frequently come to investigate them.
Moreover, the surveillance was unprofessional. If it were the Central City's law enforcement, they would not behave in such a manner, suggesting a low likelihood of government involvement.
There was also a practical issue. With increased external surveillance, a hasty relocation would only draw more attention. So, they decided to remain still.
At this moment, the three individuals were practicing Ding Si, a mental training technique to keep their bodies and minds in an optimal state at all times.
Just then, the person responsible for observation at the front relayed a tense message: "Someone is approaching. I can't tell their background from their clothing, but they seem to be a fighter, and a strong one at that. I'm not sure if they're coming for us."
The three immediately opened their eyes, and being well-trained, they swiftly grabbed their weapons and assumed a state of high alert.
Just as they did so, a sudden, invisible surge of mental force crashed into them.
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(End of Chapter)
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