Chapter 645 - 384: Application

At the former site of the Ferris Wheel Company, Chen Chuan held an umbrella and watched the distant, surging waves. The wreckage of the original Ferris Wheel had been cut up and salvaged in recent days.

With it gone, however, the view was no longer obstructed, allowing him a clearer look at the distant sea and sky.

He had a lot to do during his three-month vacation.

First, he had to make a trip back to Yangzhi to meet with Instructor Wen.

He had already spoken with his uncle-in-law, Nian Fuli, on the phone last night and learned he was still at the Patrol Bureau. This trip would be a perfect opportunity to ask him about the specifics of the situation.

He had also spent the last few days looking into getting a teacher’s certificate.

Generally, there were two paths. As a Wuyi Student, if his academic ratings were high enough, he could use an internal channel to first apply for a teaching assistant position. From there, he could become a full instructor through seniority. The process varied by individual; the fast track usually took three to five years, while the slower path took five to ten.

The other path was an accelerated acceptance, which required the student to be exceptionally outstanding. After applying, they would only need to pass a single examination to qualify.

However, this path required a letter of recommendation, ideally from a current Wuyi instructor or a director from a relevant department.

He knew a few teachers he could ask. Getting a recommendation from a department director was also simple—he could approach Director Wu or Mr. Cheng. If all else failed, he could even write one for himself.

His primary goal wasn’t teaching. It was simply to gain access to certain conveniences offered by the Wuyi platform that were unavailable elsewhere. The access to sparring resources like Hong Fu alone made the certificate worth getting.

In fact, he’d learned from internal sources that quite a few mid-to-high-ranking officials in the Processing Bureau held Wuyi teaching certificates. These individuals would even set aside time each year to teach at the academy.

However, the end of the semester was fast approaching. The application required a review process, so he decided to submit it in the next two days. If there was enough time, he’d get it finalized early. If not, he would wait until he returned.

At that moment, a communication signal chimed on his Realm Token. An Shield’s voice followed promptly. "Signal source detected from the Elephant Gang in Yinglu District. No Domain monitoring or detection devices present. Manager Chen, would you like me to block it?"

Chen Chuan said, "No need. Patch it through."

After the connection went through, a pleasant, sweet female voice sounded from the other side. "Captain Chen, is that you? I’m Deng Xin."

Chen Chuan said, "Miss Deng, what can I do for you?"

"Captain Chen, I’m sorry to bother you. I heard you led the team that took down the Ferris Wheel Company, so I’m calling today specifically to thank you."

Chen Chuan said, "You don’t have to thank me. After everything the Ferris Wheel Company did, their downfall was inevitable."

Deng Xin said with gratitude in her voice, "Regardless, I must thank you. For all these years, I’ve been hiding, unable to go anywhere. But now, I can go wherever I want. I feel like I can stand in the sunlight again..."

Her voice choked slightly with emotion. When Chen Chuan had split the Ferris Wheel with a single slash, it felt as though a great stone had been lifted from her heart. She hadn’t felt so relieved since the day she escaped the company.

After a moment, she composed herself and said apologetically, "I’m sorry, I got carried away and took up your time. I just wanted to say, I don’t have much to offer in the way of help, but I do have a slight ability to foresee danger. Captain Chen, if you ever need me, please don’t hesitate to call."

Chen Chuan could hear the sincerity in her voice, so he agreed. He glanced outside. The rain was tapering off, and a ray of sunlight peeked through a break in the dark clouds over the sea. He said, "Live well, Miss Deng. Perhaps we’ll meet again."

He turned around. The convoy and armed security personnel were waiting for him. Seeing him approach, one of them opened a car door for him. After he got in, he said, "Back to Wuding District."

The car started slowly and returned to his residence in the district. When they arrived, he didn’t have the car pull all the way in. Instead, he got out and spoke a few words over his shoulder. Yu Xiao gave him a salute and waited by the car while an attendant helped carry four small cases inside.

As Chen Chuan walked inside, Yuan Qiuyuan, Qin Qingque, and Su Wei emerged to greet him. They had been resting here and awaiting new orders ever since the Fumu’s reproductive split. Seeing him return, they all saluted. "Captain!"

Chen Chuan returned the salute.

Yuan Qiuyuan’s gaze shifted from the attendant behind him to the convoy outside. "Captain, what’s all this?"

Chen Chuan said, "The Bureau just appointed me as Investigation Chief. The notification should arrive shortly. That’s the armed convoy responsible for my security."

Yuan Qiuyuan’s eyes widened. "Captain, you got promoted again?"

Chen Chuan nodded.

Yuan Qiuyuan said excitedly, "You get promoted so fast, Captain!"

’This is great! If the Captain rises fast, we can advance with him.’ But then he seemed to think of something else.

"Wait... Captain, since you’ve been promoted, they aren’t going to assign us a new Execution Captain, are they?"

At his words, both Qin Qingque and Su Wei instinctively looked toward Chen Chuan. Truthfully, they enjoyed working under him and had no desire to be transferred to a new superior.

Chen Chuan said, "If you’re willing, you can stay with me."

Qin Qingque said seriously, "I want to stay with you, Captain."

Yuan Qiuyuan said, "That’s a no-brainer! We won’t follow anyone but you, Captain."

Su Wei nodded. Chen Chuan had been the one to recruit him, so of course he would stay with him. More than that, he truly respected and admired the man.

Chen Chuan said, "Alright, it’s settled then." He turned to Qin Qingque. "Cyan Finch, book a private room for me at the Shu Tianxia Hotel. I said before I’d treat you all, and since everyone’s here today, it’s the perfect time."

"Yes, Captain!"

Chen Chuan then said to Yuan Qiuyuan, "Also, notify Mr. Mishiro. If he has time, he can join us for a meal at Shu Tianxia."

"You got it, Captain. I’ll let him know."

A little over half an hour later, the four of them arrived at the Shu Tianxia Hotel. Mishiro Ara had also arrived and was standing there ramrod straight, his hand resting on the hilt of his sword at his waist.

When he saw the four of them approaching, he came forward and bowed. "Mr. Chen." He then politely greeted Yuan Qiuyuan and the others individually.

Chen Chuan returned the greeting and led the four of them into the pre-booked private room. After they were seated, he said to Mishiro Ara, "Mr. Mishiro, thank you for your help before."

Mishiro Ara dared not take the credit. "Even without me, it would not have been difficult for you to handle those people, Mr. Chen. My actions were merely icing on the cake."

Chen Chuan said, "Perhaps. But stepping forward at such a critical moment is not an easy choice. I’ve seen your sincerity, Mr. Mishiro. That’s why I’d like to invite you to join my team. Would you be willing?"

Mishiro Ara looked up. "Would I be allowed?"

Chen Chuan said, "There was originally a slight issue with your background, Mr. Mishiro. But that was in the past. Now that the Ferris Wheel Company has been eliminated, it is no longer an issue."

For a long time, Dashun has outwardly proclaimed that the people of the Outer Ocean’s island nations are also subjects of Dashun. However, this is merely propaganda, not reality. It’s a measure to save on the costs of governance and maintenance; there’s no way they would actually be treated the same.

However, Mishiro Ara was a Third Limit master. If he was willing to pledge allegiance to Dashun, Dashun would still be happy to accept him. Before, with the Ferris Wheel Company around, there might have been some reservations, but now that problem no longer existed.

Mishiro Ara leaned forward from his seat and said with great solemnity, "Thank you for your offer, Mr. Chen. I am truly grateful. I accept!"

Chen Chuan nodded, then brought the cases over and pushed them in front of the others.

"These are your commendations from command for the success of the operation. In addition to a monetary bonus, there are also some special medications."

He passed one of them to Mishiro Ara. "Mr. Mishiro, I applied for one for you as well."

"There’s one for me as well?"

Mishiro Ara was utterly astonished.

Chen Chuan said with a smile, "You contributed tangibly to our success, Mr. Mishiro, so we can consider it payment for services rendered. Besides, didn’t you just agree to join my team? It’s only right that you receive a share."

Mishiro Ara was silent for a moment. He slowly stood up, clasped his hands at his sides, and bowed deeply to Chen Chuan with a solemn expression. "Thank you very much, Mr. Chen. I am indeed in need of this medication, so I will humbly accept."

Chen Chuan nodded. What he appreciated about Mishiro Ara was that he was never pretentious; he knew when to put aside his pride.

He said to Yuan Qiuyuan and the other two, "I have a three-month leave, and I happen to have a few things to take care of. You all can take on missions in the Merging Land and wait for my return."

Yuan Qiuyuan was the first to respond. "Alright, Captain, you’ve got it!" He added, "But you have to come back soon, Captain. Without you, we’ll lose all our motivation." The others nodded in agreement.

Chen Chuan smiled. "Alright. Let’s eat first."

The meal lasted until after two in the afternoon. After Chen Chuan parted ways with them, he had the armed convoy drive toward the Wing Blade Light Nest Company.

Manager Zhuang had previously said that Chaoming needed to be observed for another two to three months. If its Mutated Organization Department didn’t become lethargic, then everything would be fine. By his calculations, the time was about right.

Manager Zhuang knew in advance that he was coming. When his convoy stopped outside and he entered the company’s lobby, the manager came forward to greet him. After a few warm pleasantries, he said, "Manager Chen, we have taken very good care of your pet. Please, follow me."

Chen Chuan wasn’t surprised that the manager knew about his promotion. Companies in Central City naturally had their own information networks. Moreover, since he was a client, they were bound to keep tabs on him.

Following the manager to the cultivation area, he could see Chaoming in its specialized nest. It had grown larger, and he could clearly sense a vigorous Life Force brimming within its body, though it appeared to be deep in slumber.

Manager Zhuang said with a smile, "Manager Chen, your pet has now passed the observation period. Its Mutated Organization has taken initial shape. From now on, just like a Fighter, it will need matching medications to grow. In a few more days, if there are no abnormalities, it will be ready to leave with you."

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