Chapter 1044: Old Sufferings Continue to the Present

After Mr. Zhuan walked outside, he walked up a metal staircase to a pergola and sat down. He said, "The fact that Lao Zhan is here shows that there is no consensus at the top. You don't have to be so picky about him."

Mr. Mask chuckled, "This guy looks neutral, but actually, he took that side in that incident. Besides, I can't scold him normally, but now is the perfect opportunity, wouldn't it be a shame if I don't scold him?

Lao Zhuan, I'm annoyed when I see him like that. I wonder why he keeps it? Tsk, it's like everyone owes him something."

Mr. Zhuan was silent for a moment and said, "Everyone has obsessions. Perhaps that was his obsession."

The mask said dissatisfiedly: "Old Zhuan, why are you speaking well for him? We are on the same side. He came here this time, maybe just to smooth things over."

Mr. Zhuan said: "Ultimately, our Pure School is still a fighting school. Strength is the most important thing. It doesn't matter whether he tries to smooth things over or not. He must give what is due, otherwise no one will follow the rules."

The mask said, "That's the truth, but you can give more or less. The higher you go, the harder it is to go. It's different to have support or not."

Mr. Zhuan said: "This is not the limit."

"Um?"

Mr. Zhuan said, "I think this isn't the limit for Chen. The faction can no longer ignore him, which is why there's so much debate. If he moves up any further, the faction will definitely demand an explanation."

"But that's what I'm worried about," the mask muttered. "Some people are playing really sinister tricks in private."

Mr. Zhuan said: "If it's Lao Zhan, you don't have to worry about this. He will put everything on the table."

At this moment, inside the room, after Zhan Jiyue and others had left, he said, "Officer Chen, I am here on behalf of the headquarters to commend you and thank you for your contributions in the past.

In our Pure Sect, as long as we achieve results that are recognized by the sect, we will definitely be rewarded. This is beyond doubt and is also the principle of our establishment."

He said solemnly, "This time, we've decided to upgrade your membership. You can now express your opinions and views on the development and strategic direction of the faction. Headquarters will grant you first-level development authority for the Jibei Province branch. Furthermore, we have considerable political resources within the faction. Even if you wish to seek a position in the capital, we can assist you."

He clicked on the Netherworld Certificate and passed some information to Chen Chuan. "Here are the details. You can take your time to read them." As Chen Chuan received them, he added, "Also, as a martial arts school, our most important thing is to facilitate your martial arts training. Officer Chen, if you need anything, you can directly ask me."

Chen Chuan was not polite. He looked at Zhan Jiyue and said bluntly, "Headquarters should have known that I have reached the realm of Changshengguan, so what I need now is the cultivation method of the next level."

Zhan Ji's eyes grew serious, and he replied solemnly, "No problem, Officer Chen. We can provide you with the cultivation methods you need. In fact, I've already brought them to you with instructions from headquarters. If you feel you might encounter difficulties in your cultivation, headquarters can also invite a mentor to help you."

Chen Chuan said, "Thank you. The practice method is enough. A guide is not necessary."

Zhan Jiyue understood his blunt refusal. Whether teaching or mentoring, one must understand the student. Every martial artist has things they must hide, and they won't easily reveal them to others. Furthermore, at Chen Chuan's level, he has his own understanding of cultivation, and what others say may not be suitable for him.

He took the suitcase beside him, opened it, fumbled around for a while, took out a thread-bound book wrapped in a transparent film bag, and pushed it in front of Chen Chuan.

"Counselor Chen, this is the technique you need. It should also contain a secret technique from the 'Xuan Kong Zhen Ming'."

Chen Chuanshuo said: "Should?"

Zhan Jiyue nodded and said, "Yes, it is hidden within the pages of the book. Whether or not one can find it depends on the practitioner himself."

He added: "This isn't me being deliberately mysterious, but because some things, if you understand them, you understand them, and if you don't understand them, you won't understand them no matter what."

After a brief thought, Chen Chuan understood that if one's self-cultivation is not good enough, or the transformation of the alienated organization has not reached a certain level, or the spiritual level is not high enough, then some mysteries cannot be felt at all.

He then asked, "Mr. Zhan, I wonder if the sect can provide support in terms of cultivation resources?"

He knew that the higher one went in cultivation, the more resources one might need. Some things might not be available even if one wanted to buy them, but the Pure School should have them.

Zhan Jiyue said apologetically, "Counselor Chen, due to some of the sect's regulations, we can only provide a portion of the cultivation resources you need. The rest you have to seek on your own.

Chen Chuan said, "There seems to be an exception to what Mr. Zhan said?"

Zhan Jiyue did not hide it, but said frankly: "Yes, it's not always like that, and this is exactly what we are going to talk about next.

Mr. Chen, the situation within the faction is quite complex. To prepare for a major bombing, we've been cultivating reserve talent for a long time. Zhao Zhenye, whom you know, is actually one of them. At one point, he was one of the most promising candidates within the faction. Of course, there is competition within the faction, and at that time, we supported and cultivated more than one person.

However, Zhao Zhenye was the hope of some people in the faction. Because they placed too much trust in him, when he defected later, not only did many members who had previously invested in and supported him suffer, but it also changed the views of many people. This later became the fuse for a self-reform within the faction.

In fact, this did not happen suddenly, but was brewing for a long time.

Take my own experience as an example. During a confrontation with an enemy, I was betrayed by a teammate who was good at psychic powers and had my body destroyed. That time, I almost couldn't come back. "

He pointed at himself and said, “I am occupying his body now.

We are often on the front lines of the fight. In the past, many people have been bewitched and infiltrated by the opposing forces. Yes, our secret teachings can effectively combat those infestations and entities, but that's only external, a product of the mind. No matter how hard you try, you can't defend against them."

His voice suddenly became heavy, "The more we come into contact with those on the other side, the more skeptical some people are about our victory, and some even despair.

This kind of thing has happened repeatedly within the sect over the years, and most of them are members who joined from outside the sect, so many members who grew up within the sect have never had enough trust in them.

It's just that earlier on, the faction was inclusive, trusting and tolerant, which had always been the mainstream, until the Zhao Zhenye incident happened, but that was just the last weight placed on the increasingly tilted scale.

"Now the school has completely reversed itself." He said sincerely, "Once the rules are in operation, they have a strong inertia. Unless there is a strong force to pull them back and straighten them, it is difficult to make them turn around on their own. This is something we all find difficult to resist."

Chen Chuan nodded. Mr. Zhuan had mentioned a similar topic to him before. The Zhao Zhenye incident just happened to touch upon the long-standing contradictions within the faction.

But even so, he is not too picky about the purists, because as long as you do something, he will really support you. I believe that many schools cannot do this. As for whether they give more or less, that is another matter.

Zhan Jiyue said, "Counselor Chen, if you want to be treated that way, there is a chance. I can explain it to you clearly."

He took out a paper document from his suitcase and placed it on the desk.

"I have an agreement here. If you're willing to sign it, some people within the faction will completely trust you. Of course, this isn't mandatory. After you've read it, Officer Chen, it's up to you whether you accept it or not."

Chen Chuan took a look at the agreement and it was not difficult to understand that if he signed this agreement, it would eliminate certain hidden dangers for some people in the faction.

Of course, there should be some other considerations behind this. For example, if you are unwilling to sign, why should I trust you and give you corresponding support?

You have to see what's inside to know.

Zhan Jiyue said, "Counselor Chen, please take your time to review the agreement. I'll be here for the next few days, and you can contact me if you have any questions. Counselor Chen, besides these, do you have any other questions?"

Chen Chuanshuo said: "Not for the time being."

Zhan Jiyue said, "Then I need to talk to Mr. Xu alone. Is that okay?"

Chen Chuan said, "Of course." He took the things on the table, stood up, walked outside, and said a few words to Xu Chan who was waiting there. The latter nodded and walked in.

Mr. Zhuan was looking over from above. He also walked towards the stairs. When he got closer, the mask asked, "How is it? How is it?"

Chen Chuan explained the situation, and the mask snorted, "Old Zhan, you're trying to offend both sides. You're irresponsible."

Mr. Zhuan declined to comment. He told Chen Chuan, "I'm going back to headquarters in a few days. When I get back, I'll try to contact the senior members of the faction to see if they can provide you with more support."

The mask said, "Yes, don't refuse. There are a group of people in the faction who don't trust you, but we trust you very much. Do they have the right to be worried? Take them for example. How many of them have done as much as you have?"

Chen Chuan knew that it was impossible for any faction to have completely the same voice. There would inevitably be ideas and differences, but as long as they were consistent in the general direction, there would not be any big problems.

At the moment, he had already obtained the cultivation technique he needed most, and he could find the rest on his own. He did not refuse the support of the two and said sincerely, "Thank you, seniors."

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(End of this chapter)