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Chapter 868: Clearing the Branches and Calming the Turbulence
Chapter 868: Clearing the Branches and Calming the Turbulence
Jiang Wei returned to the airship and first went to check on Bai Guwen, who was being held in custody.
Seeing the injuries on her body up close, and the strands of golden-white aura glow emanating from her, he felt the spiritual light emanating from her Aberrant Form, and his entire transformed body trembled in awe.
He couldn't help but think that even without the long spirit needle that the teacher had given them, this person probably wouldn't have been able to recover from such severe injuries.
A fellow companion standing next to him also looked at the scene with a pounding heart. He said, "I heard that the teacher initially just wanted this Chen Canyuan to hold off Bai Guwen for a while, to prevent her from interfering with us. I never expected that Bai Guwen would be beaten to such a state. It's truly beyond belief."
Jiang Wei's thoughts were complex, and he sighed, "Who would have thought otherwise?"
He had met Bai Guwen several times before, and each time she had exuded an aura of coldness and detachment, as if she were a lofty deity. He had felt immense reverence for her, but he had never imagined that she would be beaten to such a pitiful state, almost unrecognizable. This person's attacks were truly merciless.
No, he had shown mercy, or else she would have been killed on the spot.
At this moment, his companion beside him became excited and asked, "Brother Jiang, I heard that this Chen Canyuan is the Divisional Director of Ji Bei Dao?"
Jiang Wei nodded, "Yes, he is the Divisional Director of Ji Bei Dao. However, Ji Bei Dao is not like our Southern Mountain Province Division. The teacher once said that many years ago, there was some mishap that caused the division there to cease to exist long ago. And this Chen Canyuan, along with some of his comrades, recently re-established the division."
The companion exclaimed, "That's truly not an easy feat!"
Jiang Wei agreed, and it was indeed not an easy task. He had heard the teacher's evaluation of this matter and had clearly expressed his admiration for it.
In Southern Mountain Province, the Pure Sect's influence was not weak, but other sects also had some power. They still had to be cautious in their actions. However, the Ji Bei Dao division was almost built from scratch, and one could imagine the tremendous resistance and challenges they faced in the process.
No wonder the teacher decided to launch the plan as soon as he heard that Chen Canyuan was coming. Jiang Wei had initially thought it was a bit risky. If things didn't go well, not only might many future endeavors become difficult, but it might also lead to the opposite effect. However, the facts proved that their teacher's judgment was correct.
After the airship flew away, Chen Chuan headed back to the military-affiliated area. The sky gradually darkened, and the streetlights and family area lights came on. Many people stood by the roadside, behind curtains, and on balconies, casting awe-filled gazes at him.
He paid no attention to them and, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, walked along the spacious road and entered the gate of the Han family villa.
As his figure completely disappeared, someone couldn't help but say, "A change is coming."
Although they didn't know the specifics, with the appearance of the airship clearly belonging to the Converged Land's military and considering the previous events, they could guess some of the situation. Many became anxious and uncertain, while others, unable to bear it any longer, sped away in their vehicles. However, some remained, waiting persistently.
Not long after Chen Chuan entered the house, the sound of propellers echoed, and several more airships appeared above. The searchlights on the airships swept down, creating a tense atmosphere. Simultaneously, armored vehicles drove along the distant road.
Once the vehicles stopped, soldiers disembarked and quickly secured several main passages under the cover of the airships, occupying high positions. Then, under the command of an officer, they dispersed and ran towards several prominent villas. It was clear to anyone that these villas belonged to high-ranking officers in the military.
Chen Chuan returned to the villa, calmed his aunt's family, and then went to his room. He first cleaned and stored away the captured sword and then opened the suitcase.
Inside, he found some high-energy nutrient drugs and, surprisingly, a beating heart. This was the item that had made the suitcase so heavy.
He took the bag containing the heart and held it in front of him, feeling the rhythmic, heavy thumping coming from it. This object likely came from some creature in the Converged Land, and just holding it in his hand, he could sense a surging life force.
He then noticed the intricate patterns on the heart and its slightly curved shape, which was unusual. His gaze flickered slightly.
If he guessed correctly, this was the heart of a 'Bowfish' that lived near the World Ring.
Not only was this item highly nutritious, but it was also extremely beneficial for assisting in the practice of the Heaven-Earth Forge Breath Method. It was clear that this comrade had specifically sought it out to gift him.
In fact, such items were extremely rare, and finding them depended on opportunity and a short preservation period. Perhaps it could only last for ten days. Its value far exceeded the compensation for his fight against Bai Guwen. It was worth not just one battle but four.
Clearly, this comrade was not only compensating him but also expressing gratitude for his help with this additional gift.
He stared at the object, knowing that it couldn't be kept for too long, so it was best to use it within the next two days. After a moment's thought, he opened the package and took out the Relic Incense Furnace brought from the Besa Khanate. He lit it and placed it in front of him before sitting down cross-legged.
Holding the still-beating heart in his palm, he began to guide the Heaven-Earth Forge Breath Method.
As he breathed, the heart's rhythm gradually synchronized with his own, and with the high temperature emanating from his body, a crimson glow emerged from within, transforming into a red mist akin to spiritual light. This mist entered his body with each breath, only to be exhaled as billowing red vapor from the top of his head.
With each inhalation and exhalation, he could feel more Transformed Tissues being drawn in. Usually, mobilizing these tissues would require more time and deeper guidance, but now it was surprisingly easy.
Of course, the progress was also due to the Relic Incense Furnace, which made this cultivation session exceptionally smooth, far surpassing any previous attempts.
By the next morning, the heart in his palm had turned grayish-white. With a gentle squeeze, it crumbled into ash. His eyes shone brightly for a while before slowly returning to normal.
The Heaven-Earth Forge Breath Method was based on the Great Bright Light Style and the Great Blue Sky Style. The deeper his understanding of this breathing technique, the faster he would master these two styles.
He stood up, drew the curtains, and let the morning sunlight stream in. The armed convoy and airship that had arrived the previous night had already left, indicating that the matter was almost resolved.
Outside, many residents in the military family zone had spent the night in anxious anticipation. However, the Han family had slept soundly, as having a Fighter at home meant they had nothing to worry about.
At around 9 a.m., the phones in the upstairs, downstairs, and the living room began to ring. Han Kang and Yu Jie each answered a call.
A while later, Yu Jie rushed upstairs, her voice filled with excitement. "Old Han, have you heard? The entire Ming family, the eldest and second sons of the Fan family, and even Bai Shuflong have been arrested!"
"Yes, I've heard," Han Kang replied.
Han Kang's expression was complex. It wasn't just these two people who had been arrested; there was also Bai Shuflong, the Chief of Staff, and Liu, the Deputy Commander. From the information he had received, it seemed that the Military Governor of the Converged Land was behind this incident, but the orders had come from the Defense Department, likely with the cooperation of the Government Hall.
"The Mings were so arrogant, walking around with their noses in the air as if they owned the sky. It was only after hearing that Chan'er was staying with us that they started smiling at me insincerely."
"And that Fan family, Old Han, you know them, right? After Chan'er arrived, the second son even came up to talk to me. He was practically bragging about how great his daughter was, trying to catch Chan'er's attention, I suppose."
Han Kang snorted. "It's not about Chan'er; it's because of Chenglai. By marrying into our family, they've essentially become relatives of Chan'er, which is like having a get-out-of-jail-free card."
Yu Jie scoffed. "They're dreaming."
Han Kang said, "When I went out with Bai Shuflong, the second son of the Fan family was with us. They're experts at this kind of thing. It's a good thing your younger sister didn't go with him."
Yu Jie furrowed her brows. "My younger sister wouldn't even look at him. Is she someone he could get close to?"
Han Kang glanced at her and thought, 'Never mind, I won't say anything.' Then he said, "Weren't you going to make chicken soup for Chan'er today?"
"Oh, right, I almost forgot," Yu Jie said, tapping her forehead before hurrying downstairs.
Han Kang stood for a moment, then chuckled to himself. He picked up the phone and dialed a number. "Connect me to the Command Center, to Commander Zhao."
After a brief pause, Commander Zhao's deep voice came through the line. "Han Kang?"
"Commander, it's me," Han Kang replied.
The voice on the other end said, "Han, I was just about to talk to you about this matter. I've received a transfer order from my superiors, and a new commander will be replacing me soon."
Han Kang was taken aback and quickly responded, "Commander, this has nothing to do with you..."
"There's no need for that," the voice on the other end interrupted. "I do bear responsibility for Deputy Commander Liu's situation. It's a done deal." He emphasized, "Remember, there's no need to say more."
Han Kang instinctively replied, "Yes, Commander."
After informing Han Kang about the transfer, Commander Zhao continued with a mix of admiration and envy in his voice. "Old Han, you have a remarkable nephew. If it weren't for him, this rotten flesh would have remained hidden for who knows how long. Tell him that Zhao is grateful for his efforts."
"I will convey your gratitude, Commander," Han Kang said solemnly.
He had always been grateful to Commander Zhao. Without his support, he and some of his colleagues might have been dragged down together or sidelined to cold benches in peripheral departments, waiting for an opportunity that might never come.
"Well, Han, there's something else I wanted to tell you," Commander Zhao paused before continuing. "I've recommended you to the new commander. Get yourself ready."
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