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Chapter 835: Returning with a Gift of Dewy Fragrance
Chapter 835: Returning with a Gift of Dewy Fragrance
After concluding his communication with Zhen Guan, Chen Chuan took numerous photographs around the Barkut Capital City using his camera. He then headed straight to the airship anchorage, ready to return to Jinbei Province.
His identity had likely been exposed, and specific intelligence might have already reached the heads of various national intelligence agencies, attracting significant attention. Staying any longer would be inappropriate.
As he boarded the airship, he noticed an additional luggage bag beside him, a gift from Zhen Guan that he hadn't had a chance to examine. He planned to open it during the return journey.
Once settled in his cabin, the person in charge of this trip approached, slightly bowing as he said, "Mr. Chen, we've sent the telegram back. The airship has completed its inspection and is ready for takeoff. Shall we depart now?"
"Let's go," Chen Chuan replied.
The person in charge nodded and returned to make the necessary arrangements. All the accompanying staff, including himself, held great admiration for Chen Chuan.
As members of the Martial Arts Council, they were often responsible for escorting other martial artists, and their trips abroad were not infrequent. However, when dealing with international affairs, the situations were usually complex and challenging to handle.
Counterintuitively, martial artists rarely resorted to force when resolving these matters.
Martial artists seemed to value their bodies highly, only using force when absolutely necessary, both domestically and abroad. The busiest individuals were actually the negotiators and intelligence officers, with force typically serving as a guarantee and deterrent. This process could be time-consuming, and they had made certain preparations for this trip.
However, the outcome was beyond their expectations. In less than two days, Chen Chuan had completely resolved the issue, including the travel time, and without leaving any significant aftermath. The efficiency was astonishing, something they had never witnessed before.
Perhaps those unfamiliar with the situation might find it ordinary, but they could clearly sense that this martial artist was significantly different from the others. He seemed unafraid to use force and demonstrated exceptional skill and decisiveness during the process, as evidenced by his defeat of the two martial artists from the opposing side.
The person in charge couldn't help but marvel at the fact that, in certain situations, this was the most effective and direct solution, yet very few people chose to employ it.
He hurried back to write today's report, which would be filled with enthusiasm rather than the usual mechanical completion of the required format.
As the airship departed from the anchorage tower and began its gradual ascent, Chen Chuan withdrew his gaze from the outside. The surrounding scenery, which had seemed novel to him on the way there, now appeared monotonous.
He picked up the gift bag and removed the packaging, opening the zipper to take out the contents one by one and place them on the table.
The largest item was a pressure mat, hand-woven and crafted from the wool of sheep in the Converged Land. It featured intricate embroidery of colorful irises and lotuses.
There were also two sets of traditional ceremonial attire from Besa Khanate, one for men and one for women, including shoes, hats, gloves, and scarves. These were essential gifts when Besa Khanate engaged in diplomatic exchanges. The garments were all masterfully tailored, making them not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing collectibles.
Next, he took out a can of milky-white honey dew, which surprisingly turned out to be a high-energy nutritional drink produced in the Converged Land.
The Converged Land had limited resources to offer to the Barkut Capital City, with most of its produce being used for cultivation. The fact that they provided him with this drink demonstrated their sincerity.
In addition to these items, there were various mementos, such as gemstone beads, craft rope knots, and gold and silver ornaments. Lastly, he discovered a relic among the gifts.
He was taken aback, picking it up for a closer look.
The relic was a small, golden-yellow sphere with fine pores, suspended within a silver incense burner through a hollow, circular silver ornament. It emitted a soothing fragrance.
Attached to it was a note detailing the relic's grade and specific function.
Chen Chuan read the note, learning that it was a fourth-grade relic that could increase his success rate and efficiency when performing a specific task. All he needed to do was light the incense burner while engaging in that task.
It seemed ordinary, but the task mentioned was not limited to official duties or cultivation secrets. It made no distinction based on the difficulty of cultivation, treating all tasks equally and providing this beneficial state. This made the relic quite extraordinary.
However, it was evident that the relic was a consumable item, and once used up, it would be gone. Nonetheless, it was still a valuable item.
Chen Chuan now had three relics in his possession. One was the spine given to him by Taluk, and the other was the shell-like object Yang Yuncheng had given him in the Converged Land. Both items were no longer of much use to him.
The spine could manifest a specific type of monster, allowing him to gain training and benefits through combat. However, it could no longer withstand his strength, often retracting automatically with the slightest exertion of force. The shell-like object, which used to aid in his recovery of physical and mental energy, was also now useless.
However, these relics could be of use to his team members. Upon returning, he planned to utilize the field domain data from the Caterpillar to cultivate and enhance the team's strength.
After organizing his things, Chen Chuan poured himself a cup of honeydew and began to review his previous two battles. He felt that these two individuals lacked any combat experience.
It wasn't that they had never fought anyone before; every fighter, before reaching the Fourth Limit, undoubtedly underwent countless confrontations and battles. What he meant was that these two had likely not crossed paths with fighters of their caliber.
Chen Chuan hadn't been a fighter for long, and strictly speaking, he hadn't faced many opponents of his level either. But he had taken the life of a Fourth Limit fighter, an experience these two likely hadn't had.
This was normal. Firstly, as fighters from a small nation, they wouldn't have had excessive conflicts with other fighters. Even if they knew killing their opponents would bring benefits, they had never taken such action. Moreover, Besa Khanate suffered from a supply shortage, and their life energy was barely sufficient for cultivation, leaving no surplus for sparring.
In reality, these two individuals were quite capable. Compared to Wei Guochan, who Chen Chuan had killed, they were only a fine line away in terms of foundation. This gap was due to the absolute disparity caused by the supply shortage in Besa Khanate. However, due to their limited experience in fighting opponents of their level, if they were to engage in combat, Chen Chuan was confident that Wei Guochan would emerge victorious.
However, if they had more experience, the situation might be different. After all, both had cultivated their alternate forms to a relatively advanced level.
Chen Chuan took a sip of honeydew and agreed with Hu Kan's assessment. Maintaining one's state and sharp combat awareness was best achieved through continuous fighting, unless one reached the level of 'Eternal Life Visualization.'
This was the level Chen Chuan aspired to attain in the future.
Two days later, the airship arrived at the Longyou Dao Repair Station, where they had stopped during their previous journey. Chen Chuan disembarked and handed over the jade fragments to the national personnel who had come to take charge. The recipient shook his hand solemnly, expressing gratitude before hurrying away.
Chen Chuan had also examined the jade fragments over the past two days and, aside from their unique material, he hadn't sensed anything extraordinary about them. He speculated that there might be a special method of use or that they needed to be combined to serve a purpose, but this was no longer his concern.
He stayed at the station for another day because the nation had promised to provide him with a task subsidy, which would be delivered by the Longyou Central City authorities. He waited there for the delivery.
As a fighter, entering Longyou Central City required prior registration and approval. This process could take several days, which seemed like a waste of time, so Chen Chuan chose to wait at the airship instead of going elsewhere. Once the item was delivered, he returned directly to Jinbei Central City.
Four days later, he was back in Jinbei Central City.
His return immediately elicited reactions from various parties, especially the Municipal Parliament. Many members felt an unwarranted tension as Chen Chuan had once posed a real threat to their lives.
The two parliamentarians who had ordered the attack were no longer around, and although they had initially been relieved to have someone else take the fall, they couldn't help but wonder if the same fate awaited them someday.
At the Whitebird District Joint Body Administrative Compound, Mr. Chi also received the news and immediately contacted his liaison via telephone.
"Inform Mr. He that the person has returned. Tell him we will continue to monitor and pay attention to his actions."
"Do we know what he did this time?"
Mr. Chi replied, "Not yet. It might involve a national task, so information might not be easily accessible. We should know more in a few days."
It was challenging for a fighter to conceal their whereabouts, especially when their actions had significant consequences. Therefore, specific details would likely surface after some time.
For now, this was all they could do, as they awaited further instructions from their superiors. Chen Chuan had no idea what the next step should be.
Upon returning to the city, the airship docked at the anchor tower of Chen Chuan's residence in Radiant Zone's Maple Garden.
After bidding farewell to the accompanying officials, Chen Chuan descended and headed straight to his residence.
He first took a shower, changed clothes, and then brewed a cup of tea to relax. He accessed the Interlink to respond to messages from acquaintances, watched some fringe channels and entertainment programs, and finally checked on the situation at the Defense Department.
The Defense Department had already reassigned several deputy directors according to Chen Chuan's instructions. Deputy Director Lu was temporarily detained due to his previous act of selling records from the Administration Bureau. The other two inactive deputy directors had been transferred, and their replacements were ready: one was Luo Xiucheng, the former deputy director of the Administration Bureau, who had received a promotion, and the other was a military affairs officer transferred from the Defense Bureau, who had yet to assume the position.
In reality, these individuals would be responsible for managing affairs. As a fighter, Chen Chuan wasn't expected to handle specific tasks, and it was preferable for him to stay away from daily affairs.
Meanwhile, a message arrived from the Chrysalis, informing Chen Chuan that the Jinbei Decision Group Meeting would be held later in the month and reminding him to attend.
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