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Chapter 809: The Search for Time
Chapter 809: The Search for Time
Feng He Shou showed no interest in the Imperial Fish, as it was solely prepared for Chen Chuan. He himself only ate the meat slices and rice before him.
As they ate, neither spoke, adhering to the old custom of not talking while eating.
Chen Chuan didn't have this concern, but since he was a guest, he respected the host's habits.
After finishing the Imperial Fish, he felt his entire body warm, and the Anomaly Organization seemed to have become more lethargic. This feast was indeed excellent, and the combination of different ingredients seemed to have enhanced their nutritional value even further.
He remembered that Mr. Zhuang had mentioned that within the Pure Sect, there was a Fighter who was especially skilled in preparing ingredients. Even if the ingredients were originally lacking in nutrition, through the use of medicines and combinations, he could adjust and enhance their effectiveness, even exceeding their original potential and sometimes resulting in excess.
Without this skill, one could only rely on the nutritional value of the ingredients themselves.
This meal left him quite satisfied, enough to make up for his previous expenditure. In reality, they hadn't fought for very long.
Seeing that Chen Chuan had finished, Feng He Shou also put down his chopsticks and had the attendant clear away the bowls and plates. He then brought over a basin of clear water and a hand towel for the two of them to wash up.
After they finished cleaning up, the attendant poured each of them a cup of Fragrant Dew.
"Pavilion Master Feng He, were all these ingredients obtained from the Rift?" Chen Chuan asked.
"Yes," Feng He Shou replied. "In our Wave Surge Pavilion, these are usually prepared by the seniors for the juniors. Once a new Swordmaster appears, he inherits the position of Pavilion Lord, and the previous Pavilion Lord enters the Rift and resides there permanently, fighting and slaughtering the beings on the other side of the Rift every day.
If it's just to supply one or two people and we're not pursuing special ingredients, then it's relatively abundant for our Wave Surge Pavilion. We even have surplus to exchange with other pavilions or sell to foreign powers and organizations in need."
Chen Chuan nodded slightly. He knew that some ingredients, due to the loss of nutrition, had little value to Fighters, but they were still very useful to ordinary Fighters. In the old era, some nobles were very fond of these ingredients and were willing to pay a high price for them.
"The ingredients I used for my cultivation were provided by my teacher, the previous Pavilion Lord. If my disciple becomes a Swordmaster, then I will step down from the position of Pavilion Lord and head into the depths of the Rift. This is not only for my cultivation but also to prepare these ingredients for my disciple until the day I make my decision."
Chen Chuan understood what he meant. Fighters had long lifespans, and after retiring from secular duties, they had ample time to do this. The younger generation relied on the support and assistance of the previous generation to continue.
However, this model was not stable. If any generation encountered problems, the new Pavilion Lord would have to take on this task himself. If he also got entangled, it might lead to the end of the inheritance.
In the new era, things were entirely different. The army was stationed in the Converged Land and the World Ring, regularly clearing the area. Numerous Fighters were stationed on the frontline, and the beings from the other side and the creatures in the Converged Land were eliminated daily.
Additionally, the state could produce medicines and high-energy nutrients for supplementation and substitution. This efficiency was far beyond what a single Fighter could achieve.
At this moment, two attendants came and replaced the incense in the brazier, revealing the Crimson Flower Tree planted outside, the bamboo forest below, and the distant sea.
"The inheritance of the Wave Surge Pavilion has lasted for six hundred and thirty-two years. The earliest establishment overseas can be traced back to Master Hongfa of Donglu. Subsequently, the masters of Donglu came to the overseas territories to spread their teachings, and after a period of elimination, twenty-one lineages were formed.
For the next few hundred years, the number of lineages only decreased and never increased.
Over a hundred years ago, as far as I know, there were still seven lineages remaining. But now, there are less than half of that number.
Apart from the dangers encountered within the inheritance, the establishment of the World Ring by the Grand Alliance also affected our Rift. Although it blocked the continuous invasions from the outside, it also impacted our Rift.
The quantity of ingredients we can obtain has significantly decreased, often requiring us to venture into very dangerous places. The longer the travel time, the more the nutritional value diminishes, even if the ingredients are brought back. This requires the gatherers to venture out more frequently.
This is very inconvenient, so the rate of lineage reduction in the past hundred years has greatly exceeded that of the previous centuries. Our Wave Surge Pavilion's survival is attributed to the fact that my teacher was still around ten years ago, but now he has disappeared."
Chen Chuan glanced at him. The term "disappeared" likely meant that he was either trapped in the depths or had gone to follow the path of the first Pavilion Lord.
"Among the three remaining pavilions, including our Wave Surge Pavilion, if we continue with the same approach, the best estimate is that we can last for another twenty years. If we don't join the state or some other system, the ultimate outcome is extinction."
Feng He Shou looked at Chen Chuan, "So I need to make a choice."
As he spoke, he took a step back and bowed slightly towards Chen Chuan.
"I'd also like to ask Mr. Chen to inform the Great Prosperity government that I'm willing to accept their terms and join Great Prosperity as an affiliate."
Chen Chuan straightened his body and nodded, "I'll convey your message to the Great Prosperity government."
Feng He Shou bowed again, "Then, I'll leave it in your capable hands."
After straightening up, he looked at the Snow Queen Saber by Chen Chuan's side, "After Mr. Chen becomes a fighter, your saber should still need some forging."
Chen Chuan didn't hide the truth, "I haven't had the time to do that yet."
Feng He Shou said, "Our Wave Surge Pavilion has been refining saber techniques for over six hundred years, and we have developed numerous methods. There are two main approaches: the internal method, which involves using one's own anomalous organization and spirit to nurture the saber over a long period, constantly honing it through killing and combat without adding any external substances.
This method takes a long time and can cause significant damage to the saber. Although the saber can self-repair, some damage is hard to fix. That's why the external method has become the mainstream, and the internal method is only used as a daily supplement.
We brought various materials and minerals from the Rift to nourish our sabers, similar to how fighters obtain ingredients and nutrients. Of course, the process isn't that simple; it requires special techniques and conditions for forging.
In our pavilion, we have accumulated a considerable amount of these materials over generations, which we can provide to you, Mr. Chen. Additionally, we have a saber nourishment chamber that we can lend to you. I hope you won't refuse."
Chen Chuan said, "In that case, I won't be able to refuse your kindness. Hmm, is there a telegram on the island? I need to send a message back to our base first."
On the airship during their journey, the Ocean Frontier Expansion Corporation had informed him that they would dispatch a warship to follow them and wait outside for a day. If everything went well, he would use a pre-arranged code to send a message back, and they would understand his intentions.
If no message was sent back, they would gather their warships and bombard the entire island with intense firepower.
Feng He Shou replied, "There is a telegram." He instructed an attendant to accompany Chen Chuan to the telegram room.
Once there, Chen Chuan sent out the coded message and informed the other side that he had some matters to attend to on the island and would return later. He asked them to wait a little longer.
A reply came quickly, stating that they would wait for three days at sea.
After confirming this, Chen Chuan turned back, and Feng He Shou, seeing that he had finished, led him towards the saber nourishment chamber. On the way, he asked, "Mr. Feng He, do you know about An Yao Pavilion and Wind Forest Pavilion?"
Feng He Shou replied, "Regarding the situation at sea, Wave Surge Pavilion doesn't have much interaction with them. In the past, we would express a united front against external pressures, but there has been almost no communication in the last twenty years.
If Mr. Chen wants to know what choices they will make, I'll share my personal opinion. Wind Forest Pavilion has deep connections with the Linax Federation, and regardless of their willingness, their island's location doesn't allow them to side with Great Prosperity. They made their choice long ago.
As for An Yao Pavilion, I can't predict their intentions. Their pavilion master, Moon Howl Monastery, often acts without considering the consequences. In the past, he was the most active saber master at sea, frequently making appearances. This earned An Yao Pavilion a reputation, and his main disciple repeatedly rejected offers from the Ferris Wheel Corporation. But I believe he will eventually have to make a choice."
Chen Chuan hummed in agreement. An Yao Pavilion's situation was hard to predict. It seemed like they wanted to maintain their independence and not rely on anyone, which was why they were so determined to find Single Stream Pavilion's rift.
If they acquired two rifts, and with a fighter trained using the perfected method, the current predicament might be alleviated to some extent. However, it didn't fundamentally solve the problem; it only postponed it.
Moreover, An Yao Pavilion's elite disciples from the previous generation were almost all killed in the last conflict with Chen Chuan, so it was challenging to predict their final choice.
As Chen Chuan was deep in thought, Feng He Shou stopped and said, "Mr. Chen, we've arrived at the saber nourishment chamber." He reached out and slowly pushed open the heavy sliding door, then gestured for Chen Chuan to enter.
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