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Chapter 841: Understanding the Past
Chapter 841: Understanding the Past
Upon seeing the vial of potion in the box, Chen Chuan remained seated, his gaze fixed upon it. Without any movement from him, the object began to rise on its own from within the box.
The He siblings watched in astonishment, for they had never witnessed such a scene before. However, they assumed this must be a capability possessed by fighters.
At that moment, fine cracks appeared on the glass tube, but no sound escaped. Then, the liquid inside transformed into thin wisps of blue mist, gradually dissipating.
In the past, Chen Chuan would have needed to absorb these potions internally, but now, he didn't need to. He could directly envelop the potion with his life field and merge it into his body.
Closing his eyes, as he absorbed the potion, scenes and images from the past flashed before him, as if he were reliving them personally.
After a long while, he opened his eyes, a faint glimmer within them.
Is that so...
No wonder those subsequent events had occurred.
This memory potion was a crucial part of the incident, but what made it different was that it was left behind by his father.
With these memories, he could now piece together the cause and effect of the entire incident from over a decade ago, or even twenty years ago, and connect the events that had occurred.
Indeed, the disappearance of his parents was not an accident; it was directly and deeply connected to the Yuanren Company. The key figure in this was Gao Yuling.
Who could have anticipated that among the He generation, Gao Yuling, who seemed unremarkable on the surface, held such extraordinary importance within the Yuanren Company? Chen Chuan's parents had become entangled in this, either passively or actively, because of this person.
If no one pursued this matter, it might have ended there. But he would not let it rest.
Furthermore, this incident might be connected to the recent attacks on him. Perhaps his appearance had triggered some association in the minds of those behind the scenes, leading them to strike again.
Seeing that Chen Chuan had remained silent for a long time, He Zhilan asked with concern, "Little Chuan, are you okay?"
Chen Chuan turned to her and said, "I'm fine. I've learned the basic situation. Thank you, seniors."
"It's nothing. I'm glad we could help you."
He Zhilan said, "We have a good relationship with Zhen Shijie. She usually doesn't hide anything from us, so we know a bit about the situation and that she was involved in something.
That day, she sent this box and asked us to keep it safe for her for a long time. She said someone would come to retrieve it, and she asked us not to contact her during that time."
He Ruihai added, "We later thought that Zhen Shijie might have foreseen something. So, this must be something she left for you. We can guess who Zhen Shijie's disappearance is related to, and we were worried that you might act impulsively after learning the truth. That's why we wanted to advise you earlier, but since you're already a fighter, it's a realm we can't comprehend. So, we don't need to do these unnecessary things anymore."
"Yes, and there's one more thing, Little Chuan. Wait a moment." He Zhilan went upstairs and returned with a letter, "This is the letter Zhen Shijie sent at the time. She rarely asks for favors, so we thought it was important and kept it safe."
Chen Chuan took the letter, which was printed and written in Yu Zhen's tone. However, He Zhilan had inadvertently revealed the truth. The one who sent the potion was not his mother, but his father, Chen Qiyang, and he had done so without Yu Zhen's knowledge, using her name.
Even the vial of red potion and the password locks were all arranged by Chen Qiyang. Yu Zhen was unaware of these arrangements; she had only left behind that one memory potion.
He Ruihai continued, "Later, we waited for a long time but received no news from Zhen Shijie. Coincidentally, around that time, a fellow disciple whom we were close with in Chiloga Federation sent a letter asking for help. So, we decided to go there to assist."
He sighed, "We originally planned to return after the matter was resolved and teach you along the way. Unfortunately, we encountered a company war between federations in Chiloga. When we arrived, our fellow disciple and his entire family had been murdered. We tracked down and killed the murderer.
However, that person had a powerful connections. He had a half-brother from another mother who was a high-ranking company executive. We became targets of that company's pursuit. This company also had considerable influence within the country, so we had to hide abroad for these years. It wasn't until this year, when Canglong Company and Ocean Expansion Corporation gained a foothold overseas, that we could return, as this was a place beyond the reach of our pursuers."
He looked at Chen Chuan with remorse, "We couldn't come to teach you, and this is our greatest regret."
"Yes, Little Chuan, I'm sorry," He Zhilan added, also feeling guilty, "Zhen Shijie and her husband are both gone, and we couldn't help you."
Chen Chuan shook his head, speaking sincerely, "I don't blame you."
From the memory potion, he learned that his parents' request for the two to be his teachers was just a casual suggestion, not a solemn promise. Even if they hadn't come, it wouldn't have mattered, and they had their own difficulties.
And the two of them had been keeping this thing for him for so many years. Just now, they were still persuading him, and if they weren't truly thinking about him, they wouldn't have done it. They would only try to get rid of the trouble and wouldn't care about his life or death. It was truly rare for his mother to have friends with such sincere friendship.
Hao Ruihai said, "Xiao Chuan, what do you plan to do?"
Chen Chuan said, "I will handle this in my own way. Rest assured, seniors, I know what I need to face. Before I'm fully prepared, I won't act rashly."
Hao Ruihai couldn't help but nod. Although they had no right to say anything about what Chen Chuan did, seeing him handle the issue calmly and rationally made him feel more relaxed.
Chen Chuan looked at the two of them, "Seniors, it's been a long time since you've returned to Great Shun, right? I still have a lot of questions for you. I came here by airship this time, so why don't you come back with me?"
The Hao siblings looked at each other, and Hao Zhilan said, "Xiao Chuan, thank you. We know you're trying to take care of us, but compared to the hardships you've endured, we haven't had it too bad these years, even though we've been abroad. And we still have many students to teach here."
Hao Ruihai said, "The students on the island have very few opportunities. We teach martial arts here, which can give them a bit of a future. People from the Overseas Expansion Group have also come to us and provided a lot of financial support. So, we need to have a beginning and an end to what we're doing here."
Chen Chuan nodded. He respected the thoughts of the two.
At this moment, Hao Zhilan said, "Xiao Chuan, do you plan to go back just like this? Why don't you stay for a couple of days? Although this place is remote, the fruits produced on the island are delicious, and the people here are very warm and hospitable. And it's been a long time since I've seen Teacher Fang. Can you tell me about his current situation?"
Chen Chuan readily agreed. Although he had memories of the past, there were still many details to be uncovered. He wanted to learn more from the two of them, and he also wanted to know about the company that was pursuing them.
On the west coast of Linax, a massive cruise ship sailed on the sea, accompanied by two warships on either side and three combat airships and a signal airship above.
In the luxurious main cabin of the cruise ship, a man sat there, dressed in the ancient attire of the Eastern Continent and maintaining a posture befitting the manners of a scholar from the old era.
He appeared very young, but his eyes held a depth that didn't match his youthful exterior. On his neck, there was an almost imperceptible implant mark.
In front of him was a photo of Chen Chuan, along with his previous resume. It wasn't the first time he had seen the photo, but every time he did, he felt...
He muttered, "Too much."
He picked up the resume and read it. Becoming a martial artist before the age of twenty was impressive, but there had been such examples before. Still, it was certainly not something an ordinary person could achieve.
Staring at the photo, he spoke softly, "A bloodline like that must not be allowed to remain in this world." Whether he was right or wrong in his guess, such a possibility was unacceptable.
At that moment, a faint blue light flashed in his eyes, and a communication came through from the outside. He lifted his head and said, "Mr. Xiang, how do you feel?"
Interlink responded, "I've seen the records, and he's indeed not simple. However, he should have just stepped into the threshold of a martial artist. But there are boundaries that, if not crossed, create an insurmountable gap between martial artists. If it were a face-to-face confrontation, I'm confident I could take him down."
The man said, "But you can't move. As soon as you show up, Great Shun will be on high alert, and they'll know it's the company's doing."
The person on the other end said, "So, I plan to bring in a professional. I've found a suitable person, Calvino Nocce, an internationally renowned cleaner."
The man asked, "Is he capable?"
"This person is skilled and has extensive assassination experience. His oath binds him to kill one martial artist every year. If he fails, he dies. So, even if he fails, it has nothing to do with the company. And if he succeeds, it saves us a lot of trouble."
"Are there specific arrangements?"
"Yes, I can't possibly act within the central city. And since the target holds a position, doing so would be a direct provocation to Great Shun. We can only act when he travels to the Convergence Zone."
The man said, "I hope to see results soon, and..."
The voice on the other end paused before saying, "Okay, Mr. Gao."
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(End of Chapter)
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