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Chapter 919: The Events Leading to the Journey North
Chapter 919: The Events Leading to the Journey North
On June 12th, Chen Chuan boarded his private airship, ready to return to Yangzhi. This time, his primary purpose was to handle matters related to Yuanan Corporation.
He brought along his aunt's family, including his aunt and uncle, who had been living in the Central City for quite some time. They were eager to visit Yangzhi, meet with old friends and colleagues, and see the neighborhood.
The weather on this early morning was pleasant. The June sun shone warmly, and the clear sky, devoid of clouds, stretched out in all its splendor. The earth's contours were clearly visible from above, broadening one's horizons.
Yu Wan and Nian Liyu sat by the tilted porthole, gazing at the scenery below.
They had only traveled by airship a few times, and the novelty hadn't worn off yet. This time, they were heading back to Yangzhi, and their excitement was evident.
A half-human-sized Changchun Grass stood next to them, its flowers blooming towards the sunlight, looking particularly vibrant. Chen Chuan had specially sought out this plant in the Fusion Land, as it had the effect of repairing damaged body parts. It was noticeable that his aunt's wrinkles at the corners of her eyes had reduced, and Nian Liyu's posture was more upright than before, with his voice sounding more robust.
The two little ones were full of energy, running around the cabin and occasionally hugging Chaoming, jumping against his soft feathers. They were thrilled to have a break from their studies at home.
After walking around the airship, Chen Chuan returned to the table and sat with his aunt and uncle, engaging in conversation. The topic soon turned to his cousin, Han Cheng.
Han Cheng had arrived in Jinbei Province over a month ago and had been staying at Chen Chuan's villa while hunting and training in the Fusion Land. After a few days, he moved out and started his own business, registering and opening a commission company. He was now busy networking and securing deals.
Han Cheng had his own team, whom he had brought along this time. However, he was cautious about the nature of his business, avoiding the kind of operations he had previously engaged in. This time, he was focusing on legitimate ventures, mainly related to cargo transportation.
This entry point was excellent. Currently, in the land transportation sector, after Lianwei Zhongyu was penalized, there wasn't a company of sufficient scale to take over. On one hand, Lianwei Zhongyu continued to suppress its competitors, making it easier for them to re-enter the market later.
On the other hand, the Jinbei Provincial Capital Government Hall was actively promoting air transportation, aiming to develop future transportation networks connecting Haidong, Huainan, and other provinces.
Therefore, the competition in this field relied on who had stronger connections and business capabilities, and who could withstand high-level commercial warfare. Only the toughest would survive, but currently, without Han Cheng openly declaring his association with Chen Chuan, he was fighting his own battles.
Chen Chuan was willing to offer some support to Han Cheng, not so much for his abilities but more for his adherence to rules and avoiding risky ventures.
After chatting for a while, Chen Chuan picked up a hot drink and sat alone, flipping through the newspapers brought by the flight attendants.
The newspapers were filled with reports and commentaries on the recent incident in Jinbei Provincial Capital. Some articles were clearly manipulated by the Municipal Parliament, expressing deep concern about the situation in Jinbei Provincial Capital and subtly implying that this incident marked the beginning of the destruction of the Da Shun national system.
More aggressive articles directly condemned the Jinbei Provincial Capital Government Hall's leadership as ruthless, power-hungry tyrants who deprived the people of their right to vote and enslaved them, completely deviating from the original intent of national governance.
These writers believed that such actions would plunge Da Shun into chaos and division, and they eagerly awaited and demanded the International Investigation Team to rectify these mistakes promptly.
Some members of the Central City Parliament openly voiced their opinions, calling for amendments and additions to the country's policy resolutions, which were revised every five years.
Numerous media personnel and hired writers launched a verbal assault on these statements, expressing their anguish and stating, "This incident is a cruel political persecution and a blatant trampling of the national system. The power must be returned to the people."
Interestingly, all the criticism was directed at Qi Weizhao, with little mention of Chen Chuan.
This was primarily because Qi Weizhao, as the Minister of Government Affairs, was an obvious target. Even if they criticized and cursed him, there was no way he could retaliate against them. But Chen Chuan, as a fighter, could take action against them.
Fortunately, no one demanded that fighters be restrained and locked up. These people were smart enough not to provoke such a response.
In addition to the domestic newspapers, there were also some international political and economic publications. Chen Chuan used his inter-realm translator to read them, and most of them discussed the potential aftermath of this incident and the possibility of advanced active consciousness entities challenging fighters.
Some argued that the active consciousness entities themselves were not at fault in this incident and that their underwhelming performance was due to the exceptional abilities of the Da Shun fighters they faced, which couldn't be measured by ordinary standards.
However, this explanation wasn't widely accepted, and it seemed that the international community was calling for technological upgrades and modifications to replace the outdated entities.
Reading this, Chen Chuan realized that he might face even more powerful active consciousness entities in the future.
Nevertheless, even without his involvement, these technological iterations were ongoing, just slightly accelerated by recent events. From a broader perspective, facing the potential impact of future collisions, these upgrades could contribute to the construction of a safer global security system.
At the back of the newspaper, he found an open invitation letter.
It was from a fighter organization based in the Northern Alliance of Norland, with some international reputation. They had decided to award him the prestigious national-level fighter of the year.
He examined the picture and noticed that the prize was a trophy. This trophy was quite intriguing, crafted from an ancient tree native to Norland. Inside the trophy was a relic from the fourth or fifth level, donated by certain ancient families. Even the presenter wasn't aware of its function.
Intrigued, he decided to send a reply upon his return.
The morning passed as they traveled by airship, and by noon, they arrived in Yangzhi. Chen Chuan disembarked, leaving his younger sister's family behind, and arranged for a private car to send them back to their old residence.
However, he couldn't afford to linger, as it would alert the local government in Yangzhi. So, the airship quickly took off again, heading north towards a research facility owned by Yuanan Corporation.
After over an hour, the airship landed on a mooring tower in the middle of a wasteland. Liao Donghai, the person in charge, had received prior notice and was waiting below with a group of research facility managers.
As Chen Chuan descended from the mooring tower, Liao Donghai approached with a smile, greeting him with a handshake and a brief chat. He then escorted Chen Chuan inside the facility, first leading him to where the two ancient fighters were being restrained."
This warehouse, constructed with steel frames and simple materials, housed the two ancient fighters lying in the center, their bodies covered in mystic markings. The lines extended outward, reaching the walls on both sides, as if their bodies were connected to the mystic rite.
At this moment, a young man in his mid-twenties, dressed in ancient Taoist attire, was examining something inside. He had deep dark circles under his eyes, accompanied by a young girl who assisted him with note-taking and tool handling. He was quite tall, but didn't appear to be very old, perhaps fifteen or sixteen years of age.
Liao Donghai explained, "Our facility doesn't have enough underground space to accommodate the mystic rite for restraining these fighters. We had to set it up above ground, but Director Chen, rest assured, it's very sturdy. Unless subjected to an external military attack, it should be fine."
Chen Chuan remained noncommittal, glancing at the young man a few times. He asked, "Is he your invited mystic rite expert?"
"Yes, these mystic rites were set up by them, and they also oversaw the process of extracting the relics."
"The young man is Lanshen Valley, a relative of one of our directors, whom we trust. His ancestors even held teaching positions in the old country's religion. With his family's background, many companies invite him to arrange mystic rites. He's well-respected in the industry. The girl is his cousin, Mo, who assists him."
Chen Chuan nodded. Based on his limited understanding of mystic rites, these two individuals were undoubtedly highly skilled.
In a 6-9-1-9-1-8-1-0-1-6 version!
At this moment, Lanshen Valley exited the warehouse. When he saw the two people standing at the entrance, he first noticed Chen Chuan, and his steps momentarily paused. However, he quickly regained his composure and approached Liao Donghai, saying, "Supervisor Liao, I can guarantee that this rite can be maintained for another fifteen days. After that, it will be beyond my control."
Liao Donghai was surprised, "Only fifteen days left? Why? Mr. Lanshen didn't mention this situation before."
Lanshen Valley explained, "After extracting the relics, these two individuals no longer rely entirely on the relics for support. Their bodies' self-regulation gradually recovers. Although the mystic rite confines them, it also stimulates and activates their spirits. Once the active lines reach a certain limit, they will awaken."
Liao Donghai furrowed his brows, half-believing, "Is that so?"
Chen Chuan confirmed, "Yes, that's right. Fighters have strong self-adaptation abilities. Even without the extraction of relics, given enough time in the same confinement conditions, they can gradually adapt. This mystic rite has likely already undergone internal adjustments; otherwise, it wouldn't last even fifteen days."
Lanshen Valley couldn't help but glance at Chen Chuan in surprise.
Liao Donghai immediately introduced them, "Mr. Lanshen, this is Director Chen, the one who captured these two ancient fighters."
Lanshen Valley looked at Chen Chuan with a serious expression, momentarily lost in thought.
Chen Chuan said, "This is an easy matter." He glanced at the two fighters, and a flash of light flickered in his eyes, which Liao Donghai didn't notice.
Lanshen Valley's cousin, Mo, couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
Chen Chuan's eyes dimmed, and he glanced at the two siblings, noticing their momentary tension. He didn't say anything but told Liao Donghai, "I have already suppressed their spirits. They won't awaken within the next two months."
Liao Donghai replied, "That's good, that's good." Then he said, "Director Chen, now that we've seen the people, shall we go and examine the extracted relic?"
Chen Chuan nodded and left the place with him.
As the two of them left, Lanshen Valley's tense expression relaxed. He turned and spoke seriously to his cousin Mo, "Xiao Yi, stay calm in the future. You can't expose your abilities casually, or it will bring us trouble."
Mo responded with an 'oh,' "I understand, cousin." After a moment of thought, she added, "That big brother is so powerful. He suppressed the spirits of those two people in an instant. I've only seen such strong spiritual power in my older brother from the Liu family."
Lanshen Valley was surprised by her words, "Xiao Yi, are you sure?"
Xiao Yi nodded vigorously.
Lanshen Valley seemed lost in thought again, gazing at the direction where Chen Chuan had left.
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(End of Chapter)
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