Atlas of Heaven and Man

Chang Ba sent Chen Chuan to the train station, then bid him farewell and left. Before boarding the train, Chen Chuan found a roadside phone booth and made a call to Cheng Zitong.

After the call connected, Cheng Zitong asked, "Xiao Chuan, is everything going smoothly?"

Chen Chuan said, "It's going well, Teacher. I'm at the train station, getting ready to head back."

"That's good. Didn't you say a few days ago that the medicine was almost used up? I've been thinking about it these past few days. It's easy for me to get medicine here, but if we clash with the Mutual Aid Society, they will definitely investigate the flow of the drugs to judge your cultivation progress.

If I get too much more, they might be able to see clues based on the medicine you've used. Aren't you about to return anyway? Take the opportunity to get medicine from a place. As for the money, you can owe it for now."

"Owe it?" Chen Chuan asked.

Cheng Zitong smiled and said meaningfully, "It's better to owe it for now. You can write an IOU first and settle it after this period passes."

Chen Chuan understood and said, "Okay, Teacher. Where do I need to go to get it?"

Cheng Zitong said, "After you arrive in Shangbu City, go to a pharmacy called Fengji Pharmacy on Shufeng Street in the north of the city and look for someone named Lao Ou. I've already made arrangements. Once you get there, you can give me another call, and I'll have him arrange it for you. You can leave after you get the things. Remember this place. If you need it in the future, you can come here to get medicine."

Chen Chuan said, "Okay, Teacher."

He understood Cheng Zitong's meaning. Once the Mutual Aid Society takes action, it's hard to say how things will develop. Medicine is related to his future training, so it's right to prepare in advance. If he really needs to hide outside, he'll still have a channel.

After hanging up the phone, he entered the train station. After the train arrived, he boarded directly. After two days of travel, he got off in Shangbu City.

According to the address Cheng Zitong gave him, he found the Fengji Pharmacy not far from the train station. After calling Cheng Zitong, he successfully obtained the medicine from the store. The man named Lao Ou was very enthusiastic and packed the medicine for him in a large box.

He estimated the weight. Even for him, it would probably last two or three months. For ordinary people, it would probably last one or two years.

Although he didn't encounter any strong opponents during the whole process, the dangers encountered during the training were actually unprecedented. If some places were not handled properly, it was very likely that he would lose his life, so this also gave his Second Self a greater stimulus.

Especially the final smooth movement, which made the Second Self resonate with him for a long time. According to his calculations along the way, the overlap time increased by at least three hours each time, reaching a total of about eight hours. The distance to his goal of twenty-four hours of overlap has been shortened a lot.

He looked ahead, watching the scenery rapidly receding on both sides.

He thought, "Soon."

More than five hours later, the bus stopped at the Yangzhi City bus station. He took down his luggage, slung the Snow Monarch Saber on his back, and got off the bus. However, when he came out of the station, he saw a team of patrol officers from the Patrol Bureau with live ammunition guarding the exit, checking the people coming and going. The atmosphere seemed very serious.

He was a little surprised. Generally, the station only had its own security personnel. It was rare for patrol officers from the Patrol Bureau to be stationed directly.

When passing through the checkpoint, he showed his weapon permit. The patrol officer in charge looked at his name, couldn't help but glance at him a few times, and politely asked, "Is Mr. Chen the nephew of Captain Nian?"

Chen Chuan said, "Yes, that's me."

The patrol officer's attitude immediately improved a lot. He greeted him with a smile, "I'm Xu Gui, a patrol officer from Quanzhou District. Brother Chen, the higher-ups ordered the inspection. I can't help it. Please forgive me."

Chen Chuan said, "Brother Xu, you're too kind. It's your duty. I understand. Has something happened recently?"

Xu Gui lifted the brim of his hat slightly and said, "Brother Chen knows about the conflict between the Blood Scar Gang and the Iron Chain Gang a few days ago, right?"

Chen Chuan nodded to indicate that he knew.

Xu Gui raised the brim of his hat again and said, "The Blood Scar Gang lost three more leaders last month. Tsk tsk, they all lost their minds. Many of their strongholds have also been destroyed, and the companies they opened have been repeatedly attacked. How can they not cause trouble? Originally, they only fought at night, but now there are movements during the day. Our Patrol Bureau has to send more people.

But it just so happens that the resistance organization has also come out to join in the fun. Just now, the railway that was just repaired last month was bombed again, and the station was also attacked. Fearing that there would be problems here at the passenger station, the higher-ups sent us here to watch."

Chen Chuan then understood that, in this way, the struggle between the two gangs had not stopped during his absence, but had intensified. The mastermind behind this matter seemed to be still exerting his strength.

After thanking Xu Gui, he left the station and first returned to his aunt's house. This time, he went on a trip to another place and brought back some local specialties, such as dried mutton and preserved fruit, and in large quantities.

Yu Wan liked this very much. After all, whether it was the patrol officers or their families, they rarely had the opportunity to leave Yangzhi City. They didn't have much contact with the outside world, so they rarely saw these local specialties.

Chen Chuan then took out two packs of cigarettes and handed them to Nian Fuli, "Uncle, these are cigarettes I brought back from the Northwest. They are said to be good local cigarettes, recommended by a friend. I don't smoke, so I don't know if they're good or not."

"Oh, Red Camel!"

Nian Fuli immediately perked up, "It is said that this cigarette has a mellow flavor and is satisfying. I have to try it." He rubbed his hands together, but before he could reach out, Yu Wan snatched them away, glaring at him, "One pack a day isn't enough for you? I'll keep them for you for now."

Nian Fuli said dissatisfiedly, "This is Little Chuan's gift to me, you…"

Chen Chuan smiled and didn't interfere with their conversation. He went over and gave his younger cousins some toys and comic books, then went to his room.

After putting his things down, he took a refreshing shower and came back to tidy up. He planned to stay here for one night and return to the martial arts gym tomorrow. After all, he needed daily training, and staying at home was inconvenient. At this moment, a phone call came from the living room, and his aunt's voice came: "Xiao Chuan, it's for you. It seems to be a call from your teacher."

Hearing this, Chen Chuan stood up and walked outside.

At the same time, in a private club in the south of the city, Wei Jun swam out of the artificial lake in front of the club.

After coming up, with the flexing of his muscles, the water droplets scattered. He took the cloth handed over by a servant and wiped himself. He put on a pair of sunglasses and sat on a recliner, but his face remained gloomy.

He had returned five days ago because he had received reliable information. Because the bandits had not been caught, the assessment time had been delayed. Now it was certain that the C-level certification assessment would be postponed until the end of August.

According to the usual practice, after passing the C-level certification, it would take another ten days to receive it. Even if he was still on the list of recommendations to the Central City this year, he would not be able to go to the Central City through the academy channel because he lacked a crucial defense certificate.

For this reason, the family had to renegotiate and negotiate with other interest groups, wanting to get a spot from the next session, but the matter had not yet been settled, so he was also looking for a solution.

At this time, the butler walked up to him and said, "Young Master, the person has arrived."

Wei Jun sat up and saw Jiang Wei, Shao Xiaobie, and another beautiful female student with a fit figure walking in from outside.

He waited for the three to come over, invited them to sit down, and looked at Jiang Wei and the female student, saying, "You know why I called you here this time. Qiao Rong, Jiang Wei, one of you two must give up a spot."

Qiao Rong chuckled, "Senior Wei, you couldn't handle it yourself, but you want to ask us for a spot? Don't you think that's a bit too much?"

Jiang Wei said with a smile, "I understand what Senior means, and I have also understood the situation. But what kind of compensation can make up for our losses? As long as you can explain it clearly, I am willing to give up the spot."

Qiao Rong glanced at Jiang Wei. If the two of them joined forces to resist, Wei Jun would have no way to deal with them. However, Jiang Wei didn't seem to have this intention, so it was meaningless. She began to examine her newly painted nail polish.

Shao Xiaobie crossed his legs. This matter had little to do with him. Although he was also a third-year student, he knew that his combat skills were far inferior to the others present. However, as long as the Mutual Aid Society's connections were there, he could go to the Central City in another way later.

Wei Jun said, "If you want to talk about benefits, the company and the family are talking about it. I have nothing to say, but today we can talk about something else."

He took off his sunglasses, leaned forward, and stared at the two, "You should know that I have the best relationship with Senior Zhao, who is in the Central City.

The Central City General Academy is not so easy to get along with. You should have heard a lot about the fierce competition. Without someone to take care of you, can you stand firm? And without me as a connection, even if you go there, Senior Zhao will at most take care of you out of courtesy." He raised his finger and waved it, "Don't expect him to be too good to you."

Qiao Rong frowned, and after hearing this, she immediately lost interest in looking at her nails.

Jiang Wei still maintained his smile. He said, "I have considered what Senior Wei said, but that is something that will happen after entering the Central City. Compared to the spot to enter the Central City, I think it is still not enough."

Wei Jun slowly sat up straight again and said, "Okay, if you want to hear something else, then I will say something more direct. If others don't let me have a good time, I won't let them have a good time either. Even if I don't go to the General Academy, I can still go to the Central City. You should understand what I mean."

His teacher, Tan Wang, was a member of the Secret Serpent Sect, which was a sect in the Central City. Even if he didn't go through the General Academy, he could still go to the Central City through other channels. It was just that there were many conditions he didn't like, so he didn't want to take this path originally, but if there was really no other way, then he wouldn't mind trying.

At that time, he would not let those who made him unhappy have a good time.

Just as he was waiting for the two to reply, the butler walked over and said to him, "Young Master, there is something you might want to pay attention to." He leaned close to Wei Jun's ear and whispered a few words. Wei Jun didn't pay much attention at first, but after listening, he suddenly turned his head to look at him, "Where is the person?"

The butler respectfully said, "Waiting outside."

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