Chapter 714: Guidance
Chapter 714: Guidance
Before Longhu Station, a train arrived with a loud bell, and a passenger train slowly entered the station and came to a stop.
Chen Chuan, Chang Dong, and Gao Yanjun were waiting at the station. Chang Dong glanced at the train number and then at his watch, saying, "That's right, this is the scheduled train."
After the train doors opened, passengers carrying large and small bags began to disembark one after another. Most of them were young men and women, and they exited quickly.
Chang Dong's gaze was fixed on the disembarking passengers. After a while, he spotted Mr. Zhuan carrying a suitcase and exiting the train. His heart relaxed, and a smile appeared on his face as he called out, "Over here."
Chen Chuan nodded, thinking that it was indeed appropriate for Mr. Zhuan to travel by train, as he could be picked up and dropped off, which would... Hmm.
The three of them approached Mr. Zhuan.
"Mr. Zhuan?"
Upon seeing them, Mr. Zhuan immediately turned around. When he turned back, he had already donned the mask, transforming his entire demeanor from dull and taciturn to mature and wise, becoming more open and talkative.
He smiled and said, "Greetings to all of you."
He stepped forward and shook hands with Chen Chuan and the others.
Chang Dong enthusiastically said, "Mr. Zhuan, please get in the car. We'll head to the temporary residence first."
For a fighter to enter the Central City, it would undoubtedly impact various aspects, especially during this sensitive period. Therefore, their discussions could only be arranged outside the city for the time being.
The Industrial Zone was not lacking in factory warehouses and buildings. Since they had learned about Mr. Zhuan's arrival from the telegram early on, Chang Dong had purchased a small warehouse here and ordered some daily necessities, intending to use it as a hidden outpost outside the city.
This time, Chang Dong took the initiative to act as the driver. After a ten-minute drive, they arrived at a secluded warehouse.
As the car stopped in front of the warehouse, a few wild cats sunning themselves outside meowed and jumped onto the higher parts of the adjacent building.
Chang Dong carried a briefcase under his arm and walked up to the warehouse. He took out a key and opened the warehouse door. As he pulled it open, a cloud of dust rolled out.
He waved a few times and stood at the entrance, saying, "This place was just recently acquired, and we haven't had time to tidy it up yet. Please don't mind it, Mr. Zhuan."
Mr. Zhuan smiled and said, "The Jinbei Province Branch was just rebuilt, and the conditions are limited. I understand, and I'm not particular about such things. As long as there's a place to discuss matters, that's good enough."
After entering the warehouse, Chang Dong led them to a partitioned area that was clean and furnished with sofas and tables.
Once they were seated, Gao Yanjun made tea for them and handed a cup to each person.
Mr. Zhuan thanked her and took a cup. He chatted casually with them for a while. When Gao Yanjun returned, he finally began to discuss the main issue.
"Headquarters received your telegram and understood the situation from that year. Headquarters also attaches great importance to it, but since it may involve a fighter, and considering that this is beyond the capabilities of the Jinbei Province Branch, I was sent here this time.
Headquarters' view is that, before the Jinbei Province Branch is fully rebuilt, the matter from that year can be temporarily put aside, and we can proceed when the conditions are ripe."
Chang Dong's heart relaxed. With this, things would be much easier to handle. He patted his slightly smaller belly and sighed, "With Mr. Zhuan here, I can finally eat a few more bowls of rice without worry."
Mr. Zhuan said, "You guys were so quick to investigate the matter from that year and uncover part of the truth. Headquarters acknowledges the efficiency of the Jinbei Province Branch.
Chen Chuan said seriously, "Mr. Chang, you don't have to put it that way. The Jinbei Province Branch is a whole, and we just have different areas of focus. Everyone is indispensable."
Mr. Zhuan smiled and said, "By the way, how is the construction of your branch going?
Chang Dong replied, "Due to the threat of the Swamp Training Camp, we didn't stay there for long and temporarily resided in the safest area, the Wei Guang District.
However, the construction of the branch has been progressing these days, and a rough outline has emerged. That area is quite large, making future expansion convenient."
He was well-prepared and took out a stack of documents from his briefcase. It included financial records for this period, construction progress reports, and photos taken at each stage.
Mr. Zhuan took a look and nodded. He added, "If there's anything lacking, you can submit a report to headquarters, and I'll sign it. The Jinbei Province Branch is essentially being rebuilt from scratch, facing many difficulties, pressures, and dangers. Headquarters understands the challenges involved."
Mr. Zhuan smiled and said, "There's a shortage of everything, but the situation here is indeed different from other places. Later, I'll have Chang, your comrade, draft a report, and we'll submit it together."
Chang Dong's face lit up with a smile, "Great, great, then I'll trouble Mr. Zhuan."
Mr. Zhuan said, "I'll be staying in Jinbei Province for a while." He looked around and added, "This place seems good, so there's no need for further trouble."
Chang Dong said, "Then I'll have to inconvenience Mr. Zhuan." He was very perceptive and could tell that Mr. Zhuan had something to discuss with Chen Chuan. He stood up and said, "In that case, I'll go and draft the report."
He then turned to Gao Yanjun and said, "Comrade Gao, if Mr. Zhuan is staying here, he'll need quite a few things. I'd appreciate it if you could keep an eye out for them."
Gao Yanjun, adjusting his decorative glasses, replied, "Leave it to me."
The two men apologized to Mr. Zhuan and then left.
After they left, Mr. Zhuan turned to Chen Chuan and said, "Supervisor Chen, now that official matters are done, we can talk about your personal cultivation.
As one of your guides into the school, I have an obligation to instruct your cultivation.
I mentioned before that once you obtain pure essence and satisfy your current self's needs, I will explain the key points of the next stage of cultivation."
He looked at Chen Chuan, and although he couldn't see the specific expression behind the facemask, his eyes clearly showed surprise and admiration.
"In just a few months, your spiritual power has progressed so fast that it's almost complete.
Your talent is truly rare.
Given that you're about to reach the complete stage of this limit, I think I can teach you some key points and methods for entering the fourth limit in advance."
Chen Chuan's spirit perked up at these words. He knew that entering the fourth limit required a complete spirit and body.
However, he had only a vague understanding of how to break through this layer and what to pay attention to, having learned a little from other sources after becoming an investigation supervisor.
The opportunity to be personally taught by a fighter was indeed rare.
Mr. Zhuan's tone turned serious as he said, "You should know that once a fighter reaches the third limit, they can no longer progress solely with their physical body, as the human body has its limits.
To break through, one must rely on spiritual power.
Entering the fourth limit primarily involves spiritual elevation. The spirit is the most crucial key to transcending limits.
In simple terms, a fighter's spirit must communicate and engage with the power on the other side, using it to twist reality and make the impossible possible, thereby achieving the goal of transcending boundaries.
However, the power on the other side is like a giant wave, and to anchor oneself without being tossed aside requires an extremely robust and vigorous spirit.
The best method here is to rely on one's strength to forcefully break through and achieve naturally, but this is just an ideal state. Perhaps some can do it, but I haven't personally witnessed or heard of anyone who has.
The spirit of the human body is ultimately not stable enough compared to the power on the other side, but fortunately, the wisdom of our ancestors is boundless. Here, we can use one method to make up for it.
As the saying goes, 'Give to gain.' To obtain something, one must give up something. This is almost a hurdle that everyone who enters the fourth limit must go through."
At this point, he asked Chen Chuan, "Hmm, do you have any special skills or something you particularly like?"
Chen Chuan was about to answer, but Mr. Zhuan waved his hand and said, "No need to tell me, just keep it in mind."
He sat there, his gaze turning distant, and slowly said, "Everyone preparing to enter the fourth limit must make a vow or give up something to gain spiritual feedback, making their spirit more robust. For example, Mr. Zhuan..."
He pointed to his own face behind the facemask.
"He gave up his ability to recognize the right path. He used to be famous for his pathfinding skills, able to find his way in the most remote corners and locate people with the slightest clues.
But when he entered the fourth limit, he sacrificed this talent to gain more spiritual feedback.
The more precious what you give up, the greater the power you can reclaim.
Yes, you can also make a vow to force yourself to do something in the future and persist in doing it.
This must be something you've always hated, something that makes you feel disgusted from deep within, something that fills you with fear and nausea. Once you make this vow, you'll be compelled to do it.
And after you've made this vow, you might find that you no longer hate it."
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(End of Chapter)
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