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Chapter 827: Pursuing the Past, Venturing Far
Chapter 827: Pursuing the Past, Venturing Far
That evening, the members of the Pure School's Ji Bei Province branch gathered for a meal, followed by a brief meeting to discuss their future development strategy.
The primary focus for now was to expand the branch, recruit members, and build up their strength, avoiding direct conflicts with other factions for the time being.
Regarding the branch's funding, as it was still in the initial stages, the headquarters would allocate a portion of the funds, and the branch would also secure a portion on its own.
Chang Dong had investments in various places, especially in Hongsheng District, where companies like Origin Company were setting up, leading to a massive renovation project for the old district. Now was an opportune time to invest.
Around 8 p.m., Chen Chuan drove with Xu Chan and left, returning to his residence in Radiant Light District. Upon his return, he hung a diagram of Chang Dong's vision for the branch on the wall of the resting area.
The diagram depicted the branch's final design, centered around a tower-like structure built atop a high platform, surrounded by various other buildings.
According to Chang Dong, this architectural style was typical for Pure School branches, with the tower-like structure known as the "Pillar of the State Council," primarily serving a defensive function.
This tradition dated back to the old era when Pure School members ventured into the Fusion Ground or even the opposite world, engaging in confrontations with various beings. Back then, the Pillar of the State Council served as a refuge and safe haven at the rift's entrance.
If expansion was required, it would be done in layers, with passages and checkpoints constructed within. In case the outer layers were breached, they would fall back to the inner layers, creating a complex fortress. Thus, in addition to the surface buildings, several underground passages were built for emergency evacuation.
However, the current branch's architectural plan only had six or seven stories, and they only needed it to be functional without any extra frills. The evacuation passages, though, were not overlooked and were the first to be excavated and constructed.
As Chang Dong had said, if someone were to attack the branch, there was no point in defending it if Chen Chuan wasn't present. The most important thing was to protect their people; there was no need to fight to the death.
Of course, this was also because the branch currently had very few members and not many valuable items. If they expanded gradually, that would change.
Looking at the diagram, Chen Chuan knew that the Pure School would face formidable opponents and enemies, both now and in the future.
One step at a time, he had to solve the immediate problems first.
He needed to find the teacher of his mother's generation, and from her, he could inquire about some of the past events. If he asked Ni Laotai, the one who had given him the Snow Lady Sword, he should be able to find out about the teacher's whereabouts.
Chen Chuan walked to the side, picked up the phone, and contacted his dedicated telegraph operator, instructing them to send a telegram to Yangzhi City.
It was late, and Chen Chuan assumed Ni Laotai was already asleep, so he didn't wait for a response but instead went to the underground training ground to cultivate.
The next morning, around 8 a.m., the phone rang in the living room.
Chen Chuan was feeding Chao Ming and answered the call, saying, "This is Chen Chuan."
Ni Laotai's voice came from the other end, "Young Chen, I received your telegram. I woke up early, and I hope I didn't disturb your rest."
Chen Chuan replied sincerely, "Not at all, it's I who disturbed you."
He was grateful to Ni Laotai for the Snow Lady Sword, as divergent weapons were not easy to come by. Most of his past opponents who wielded such weapons were skilled fighters of the Third Limit.
Ni Laotai didn't waste words, and after a brief exchange, she got to the point, "In the old days, my junior sister Fang Zhuoying and I followed the teachings of the renowned Northern Master Chi Yun. After his passing, my sister carried on his legacy by promoting our martial arts philosophy abroad.
She now runs a martial arts school in Balkutu Central City in Besa Khanate and is a well-known martial arts teacher there. If you wish to find her, you can send a telegram to this address..." She provided the telegraph address.
Chen Chuan expressed his gratitude, "Thank you, Senior."
"No need for thanks. If I can help you young ones, it means I still have some use. You have your tasks, and I tend to ramble on. Goodbye."
Chen Chuan sincerely thanked her again before hanging up. After some thought, he realized that the details of the past events might be too complex for a telegram, and there might be sensitive information involved. Frequent telegrams could also risk exposure.
It seemed he would have to make the trip himself.
Martial artists traveling abroad wasn't easy, as it involved a lot of red tape. It would take some coordination between the authorities and the two countries.
Fortunately, the teacher he sought resided in Besa Khanate, a neighboring country of Dashun with deep cultural ties. Dashun language was widely spoken there, making the journey less challenging.
If one were to travel to the Paranio Faith Region or the Noros Theocratic State, things would become more complicated. The mere presence of a fighter could attract local attention and vigilance, requiring adjustments on various fronts. Without a sufficiently legitimate reason, the most likely outcome would be a rejection.
He checked the route and found that it would take around six to seven days to travel there by airship, and even if everything went smoothly, the round trip could take up to half a month.
It wasn't an overly long journey.
Considering it was already early December, and the end of the year was approaching, he decided to make the trip as soon as possible. After making up his mind, he submitted an application to the Government Hall, providing a valid reason—to visit an old acquaintance.
If the Government Hall approved, they would consult and inform the Martial Council, saving him the trouble of going through an additional procedure.
He initially thought it would take at least a few days to get a response, but to his surprise, he received approval that very afternoon, almost as if his application had been approved as soon as he submitted it.
Even with a Level 5 Agreement, it was unlikely to be this fast, so he felt there must be a reason for the haste.
At that moment, the phone on his desk rang. He picked it up, and a solemn voice came through, "Hello, Director Chen. I have a matter that requires a face-to-face discussion with you. I'm not sure if you have the time?"
"Commissioner Cao?"
Chen Chuan paused, realizing that the swift approval must have come from the Central Affairs Bureau, which meant this matter likely involved some confidential issues.
He glanced at the time; it was already around 2 p.m. "Commissioner Cao, let's meet at 3 p.m. at the entrance of the Wu Yi Academy."
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Commissioner Cao said, "Okay, Director Chen. We'll meet then."
After hanging up, Chen Chuan changed into casual clothes and went down to the underground parking lot, where his old car, the government-issued car, and his personal vehicle were all parked.
Since he was meeting with Commissioner Cao, he decided to drive his old car. He walked over to the Gard car, opened it, got in, and drove out.
Three hours later, he stopped on a stretch of road in front of the Wu Yi Academy. After waiting for a while, he saw Commissioner Cao approaching from behind in the rearview mirror. Cao opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat. After settling in, they shook hands, and Chen Chuan spoke seriously, "Director Cao, I'm here under the instructions of my superiors to discuss some matters with you."
Chen Chuan said, "Please go ahead, Commissioner Cao."
"This year, the state had a batch of goods that were supposed to pass through the Besa Khanate, but due to the involvement of local opposition and resistance organizations, they've been stuck there for over two months. The higher-ups know that you, Director Chen, are going to the Besa Khanate, so they hope that if it's convenient for you, you can bring the goods back."
Commissioner Cao spoke solemnly, "This is not a compulsory mission but a request for inter-departmental cooperation. If it's not convenient for Director Chen, you can refuse."
Chen Chuan didn't ask what the goods were; he simply said, "Commissioner Cao, do you have any related materials?"
Commissioner Cao immediately handed him a set of documents, "These are just basic materials. If Director Chen agrees, we will arrange for someone to meet with you there, and they will provide more detailed instructions at that time."
Chen Chuan took the documents and glanced through them, now having a general understanding of the situation. The light in his hand flickered, and the documents turned into ashes. He spoke calmly, "I understand. I will bring the goods back."
Commissioner Cao looked at him and said, "The airship for Director Chen's trip will arrive tomorrow. It's provided by the Martial Council. The higher-ups will supply Director Chen with high-energy nutrients for his journey."
As he spoke, he extended his hand, "Director Chen, I wish you a successful mission."
Chen Chuan shook hands with him again, and Commissioner Cao nodded. Then, he put on his hat and stepped out of the car.
He walked a few steps and stood at the street corner, watching Chen Chuan's car slowly start up and gradually move away down the road. A sense of emotion welled up inside him. The student from those days was now the Director of Defense, all within about three years. Time had indeed flown by.
At that moment, a black, extended car pulled up beside him. The door opened from the inside, and he entered, sitting down in the back seat. He instructed the telegraph operator in front, "Send a telegram to the higher-ups. We have obtained Director Chen's consent. Please coordinate the subsequent matters."
After returning, Chen Chuan began packing the necessary items for his trip. He also asked Spider Queen to arrange and coordinate departmental affairs and notify the Government Hall.
The Central City of Jinbei Province held a Decision Group meeting every month, but the timing was not fixed. It could be in the middle or at the end of the month. As a member of the Decision Group, he was theoretically required to attend, but this time, they would have to wait until he returned.
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