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Chapter 937: Idle Thoughts on the Way Back
Chapter 937: Idle Thoughts on the Way Back
On the way back from the Southern Industrial District, Chen Chuan gazed at the scenery passing by, his mind deep in contemplation.
Based on his past cultivation experiences, he estimated that even with four to five more Six Yang Gold coins, it would still be insufficient for his cultivation needs.
During his conversation with Mr. Zuan and Mr. Mask, an idea had formed in his mind—since that thing was so prevalent over there, there was no need for him to just wait around here.
Why not try to find it on the other side? Perhaps others couldn't do it.
But...
He glanced at the Snow Lady Saber in his hand, a blade capable of slicing through the rift to the other side. It would be a great help to him.
Previously, he had been cautious about venturing into the other side, even relying on Crimson Whisk's protection when breaking through the boundaries. But now, having become a true fighter, he believed that as long as he didn't go too deep and had the support of his Second Self, self-preservation shouldn't be an issue.
The Convergence Zone already had his hunting ground, so why couldn't he have one of his own?
Upon returning to the villa, he placed the Snow Lady Saber on the sword rack. In the past few days, the saber had consumed quite a bit, and it would take some time to digest it.
However, the Snow Lady Saber was now different from before. With its elevated level, its ability to digest such energy had also improved.
Chen Chuan felt that with another two or three days, the saber would be able to digest the energy within.
So, he decided to wait. He would wait for the Six Yang Gold coins to be delivered from headquarters and then consider his next steps.
During this waiting period, he also took care of numerous accumulated tasks and contacted some old friends, including Ni Xiqi. They had a meal together.
He also contacted Cheng Zitong, who was planning to come to the Central City but hadn't departed yet, as he was still arranging matters at the school. Chen Chuan sensed that the teacher seemed to be waiting for a specific date, so they agreed to meet up later.
Two days later, Mr. Zuan sent a message that the Six Yang Gold coins had arrived from headquarters, prompting another trip to the Southern Industrial District.
As Mr. Zuan had mentioned earlier, the upper echelons of the sect were highly satisfied with Chen Chuan and directly awarded him five Six Yang Gold coins.
After expressing his gratitude to Mr. Zuan, Chen Chuan left the Southern Industrial District, but instead of heading straight back to the villa, he made a detour to the branch to check on its progress.
Ever since returning from the Convergence Zone, he had been busy overthrowing the Municipal Parliament, searching for and dealing with that existence, and cultivating himself. As a result, he could only keep track of the branch's construction progress through the World Token. Fortunately, Chang Dong, the main person in charge, was ensuring that everything at the branch was running smoothly.
Several months had passed, and the pillar-like "Pillar" was nearly complete, with various supporting structures surrounding it. The branch was starting to take shape.
The branch had also gained additional personnel, increasing its popularity, although these were only temporary employees responsible for maintenance, cleaning, and daily tasks. They had to take medication daily to protect themselves from the pervasive weak invasion.
Currently, including Chen Chuan, there were only six official members, with no changes. Pure Sect had a high entry requirement, and members were carefully selected. It wasn't a sect that anyone could join casually. Strictly speaking, the two members recruited earlier were just in time for the re-establishment of the branch, which urgently needed manpower, and they had just met the qualification standards.
Therefore, after joining the sect, the two members not only had to handle a portion of the work but also needed to allocate time for learning. Moreover, they didn't abandon their fighting skills, and when the time was right, they would have the opportunity to be recommended to the government and military, which was usually the best path.
Chen Chuan followed Chang Dong around the nearly completed branch and then headed towards the Pillar. Chang Dong looked at the building and said, "With this, I finally feel like our branch has been re-established."
Chen Chuan looked up and asked, "Old Chang, where was our previous branch located?"
Chang Dong replied with regret, "It was at the border between Ji Yang District and Ying Lu District. But after the branch was destroyed, the building was demolished and rebuilt as something else. The ones behind this were probably the Fusion Sect and Precision Cult. They don't want us here."
After some thought, he added, "Minister, although you've overthrown the Municipal Parliament, I don't think the Fusion Sect and Precision Cult will just give up. It's not in their nature to do so, and who knows what kind of mischief they might cause."
Chen Chuan said, "In the current situation, they can't make any significant moves. They've failed in both military and political struggles. If they have any hope left, it's in the international investigation team."
Chang Dong sighed, "Yeah, that's their only lifeline now. They can't create any waves themselves, and to turn things around, they can only rely on external forces." He chuckled, "Minister, it seems like you've anticipated this and are waiting for them to make a fool of themselves."
Chen Chuan warned, "Don't be careless."
Chang Dong assured him repeatedly.
The two men walked towards the building, and Gao Yanjun approached with a cup of steaming hot tea for each of them.
Chen Chuan thanked her and pushed his luggage forward, placing it in front of Chang Dong. "I brought back quite a few things from the Convergence Zone. Consider this my personal welfare gift to the branch members."
Chang Dong rubbed his hands with a smile, "That's perfect. Today, we'll feast on the Minister's generosity."
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "If there's anything else the branch needs, let me know, and I'll see what I can do to help."
Chang Dong thought for a moment and replied, "We're not short on supplies for now, but if there's something lacking, it's probably manpower. There are too few of us, and according to the standards of the Pure Sect, it's a bit challenging to find suitable people. However, when I passed by Ying Lu District recently, I spotted a promising talent."
He pointed to himself and continued, "Minister, with these eyes of mine, I can tell a person's potential with just one look. I'm certain this young lady has exceptional spiritual talent, but she might be affiliated with the Elephant Gang. I did some research and found out she's the wife of Tu Nai, the leader of the Elephant Gang."
Chen Chuan immediately recognized who he was talking about. "I know this person, and I've interacted with her before. She's had a tumultuous past and now only wants a peaceful life. So, we don't need to disturb her."
Chang Dong said, "In that case, I'll look for someone else. Minister, finding fighters is easy, but those with spiritual talent are rare. Those with exceptional spiritual abilities are highly sought after by the nation, companies, and various factions."
Chen Chuan nodded in agreement. Even a single ability to predict danger in advance could be incredibly useful in critical moments. However, as the Great Collision approached, more people with such abilities would emerge, and Central City had never lacked them.
"I'll keep an eye out," he said.
After spending half a day there and having a meal with the members, he set off on his return journey. Shortly after leaving Hong Sheng District, a message arrived on his World Token from Lan Sheng Gu. It read, 'Minister Chen, can we meet?'
Chen Chuan replied, "Sure, where are you, Mr. Lan?"
"I'm in Ying Lu District," Lan Sheng Gu responded.
"Then let's meet at the open-air teahouse on the Haidi Square in Ying Lu District in half an hour," Chen Chuan suggested. After ending the call, he hailed a taxi and headed towards Ying Lu District.
Over twenty minutes later, the taxi arrived at Haidi Square. With a quick glance, Chen Chuan spotted Lan Sheng Gu and his younger sister sitting at a teahouse.
After parking his car, he approached them. As they started to stand up from their seats, he waved them back down and took a seat in front of them. He ordered a cup of tea from the waiter and asked, "Mr. Lan, it seems you've been considering my previous invitation?"
Lan Sheng Gu nodded slightly. He had received Chen Chuan's invitation to stay in Jinbei Province, leading people and eliminating anomalies within the city.
"Minister Chen, we've been thinking, and we're willing to stay, but..." Lan Sheng Gu hesitated.
"Do you have any concerns?" Chen Chuan inquired.
Looking at Chen Chuan, Lan Sheng Gu spoke earnestly, "Minister Chen, I want to say that some anomalies might be related to the actions of certain companies and the government. Some individuals even conduct transactions with the entities from the other side. If these things don't change, some issues will never be resolved. Can you assure us of your continued support, Minister Chen?"
Chen Chuan looked outside and said, "Have you noticed that building over there?"
The two of them glanced over and asked, "Is that the Original Person Company?"
"It used to be the Ferris Wheel Company," Chen Chuan explained. "There used to be a massive Ferris wheel over there."
Mo Xiaoyi immediately searched and found a picture of the Ferris wheel at night, letting out a soft exclamation, "It's so beautiful!" She then looked around curiously and asked, "Why can't we see it now?"
"Because I destroyed that Ferris wheel with my own hands," Chen Chuan said calmly. "It used to be the symbol of the Ferris Wheel Company. They had no bottom line in their actions, and one of their key directors was even possessed by an entity from the other side."
"You've also encountered entities from the other side, and you're probably well aware of the Great Collision. As the Great Collision draws closer, these things will inevitably infiltrate further. I won't tolerate their existence, so you can go ahead and take action. I'll support you," he assured them.
He glanced at Mo Xiaoyi again and added, "I can also promise that as long as I'm in Central City, I'll ensure your safety and protect you from any interference, including your younger sister."
Lan Sheng Gu's expression changed slightly, and his body tensed up.
"There's no need to be nervous," Chen Chuan said. "Central City has many people with spiritual talent. Some work for others, while others live comfortably. There's a place for them here."
He paused, then added, "Your younger sister is no exception."
Lan Sheng Gu gradually relaxed. If he had some hesitation before, it was now completely gone.
Chen Chuan had clearly stated that his younger sister possessed spiritual abilities and wasn't forcing him to do anything. Perhaps these things weren't worth mentioning in the eyes of a fighter.
Lan Sheng Gu was an ambitious young man with a vision of a peaceful and beautiful world. He desperately wanted to use his knowledge to make a difference, but he had never found a place to fully utilize his talents until now.
Looking at Chen Chuan, Lan Sheng Gu spoke with a serious tone, "Minister Chen, I accept. I'll stay and do my part to fight against those things."
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(End of Chapter)
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