Atlas of Heaven and Man

Two days later, it was New Year's Eve.

Amidst the gently falling snowflakes, lively firecracker sounds erupted outside the house.

Inside the warm house, Chen Chuan and his aunt's family sat around a table full of dishes, eating and chatting, while festive New Year programs played on the radio.

The only regret was that his cousin, Nian Qian, had gone to the Outer Island with the army last year to perform a mission, and this year he could only send a telegram back.

After dinner, Chen Chuan walked out, his hands in his pockets, standing in the courtyard, looking up at the falling snowflakes and the colorful fireworks soaring and flashing in the sky.

Although the scenery of Central City was dazzling and gorgeous, even though it was close at hand, it was as if he was peering into another world. However, these occasional flashing fireworks allowed him to feel those vibrant lives and real breaths across the distance.

"Cousin, cousin, let's set off firecrackers!"

Chen Chuan watched the two little ones run out of the house happily. He smiled slightly and said, "Okay, cousin will take you to set them off."

In the midst of the noisy firecrackers, the 94th year of the Jianzhi era of the Great Shun Republic passed.

After the New Year, many subordinates came to Nian Fuli's house to pay their respects, and even Director Guan called in advance to wish him a happy New Year.

However, this was mainly because of Chen Chuan. After all, Chen Chuan was now one rank higher than him in terms of official position. Although the two were not in the same system, some rules still had to be followed.

After the third day of the New Year, after accompanying Nian Fuli to visit colleagues and friends with close relationships, Chen Chuan came to Instructor Wen's place to pay his respects.

Instructor Wen was not a native of Yangzhi. His family was not here. Usually, the bureau assigned him a cleaning person to cook and take care of housework, so that he could have more time to guide and train patrol officers.

However, during the New Year, he was alone at home, and it seemed a little deserted when entering the courtyard.

In the living room, Chen Chuan handed over the gifts he had brought: "Instructor Wen, this is what your student brought you from Central City. It's just a small token of my appreciation."

The skills that Instructor Wen had taught him had been of great help, so this time he also prepared some gifts for him, mainly some high-end tea sets from Central City and some combat protective gear.

Instructor Wen smiled and accepted it, "Thank you."

He put the gift aside, turned around and took out a can of tea, brewed two cups of tea, and placed one in front of Chen Chuan.

"This was grown by an old friend of mine. It has the effect of calming the mind and qi. You can take a can back with you later."

"Thank you, Instructor."

After they were seated, Wen Tong said, "How many days do you plan to stay this time?"

Chen Chuan said, "I'll go back before the new semester in February."

Instructor Wen said, "Some time ago, someone came to Yangzhi to inquire about your news. Director Guan specifically told me to pay attention, but no one has come since."

Chen Chuan said, "Thank you, Instructor Wen, and thank you for Director Guan's care. These people were indeed coming for me, and some of them have already been dealt with."

Instructor Wen smiled and said, "Some weeds will not disappear on their own if they grow there. Only by removing the roots can you feel comfortable."

Chen Chuan nodded and said, "Instructor, I understand."

Instructor Wen looked at him a few times, as if he felt something, but was not sure. He pondered and said, "Have you taken special drugs?"

"Yes."

Instructor Wen nodded and said, "Sure enough, it seems you should have participated in defense missions."

He picked up the tea and took a sip, slowly saying, "The changes in the world are beyond our control, but we can master ourselves.

When combat training reaches this stage, you will face the most difficult hurdle. If there is no threshold from the first limit to the third limit, as long as there are enough resources, you can cross it, but going further up is not so easy, because there is a real pass here."

Chen Chuan took it over. This thing reminded him of the booklet that He Xiaoxing gave him back then. It looked very similar, and he immediately realized that this might be something circulated within the Pure School.

However, since Instructor Wen told him not to read it now, there must be his reasons, so he first put it away and thanked him solemnly.

After sitting with Instructor Wen for a while and finishing a cup of tea, he said goodbye and left.

He had many people to visit this New Year. He had already contacted his teacher, Cheng Zitong, by phone. There were banquets everywhere during the New Year, and he might not have time until after the sixth day of the New Year, so he decided to go to Director Lei's place first.

After the New Year, Director Lei was going to take a position in the Central City Secret Sect Review Bureau. Maybe the two of them could leave together at that time.

Returning home, he got into the Gadd car and drove out of the patrol bureau family area, driving all the way through the firecrackers that kept ringing on both sides, and came to Director Lei's residence.

Because they had contacted each other when making New Year's calls before, as soon as the car stopped in front of the mansion, the door opened from the inside, and Director Lei and Senior Sister He led Xiao Ying out.

Chen Chuan got out of the car. The few of them exchanged a few words of greeting at the door and entered the house together.

After sitting down, He Nan went to pour tea for them, and Director Lei said, "Do you still remember the case half a year ago?"

Chen Chuan nodded and said, "I remember."

Director Lei said, "Soon after I submitted the case, someone came to warn me, trying to suppress it. I had anticipated this, so I secretly reported it to higher authorities. This matter lasted for several months and only calmed down before the New Year."

Chen Chuan said, "Director Lei said at the time that there might be followers of the Sun Worship Cult in the country, possibly in high positions."

Director Lei said in a deep voice, "Higher than I previously thought."

Chen Chuan looked at him, "Has it affected Director Lei?"

"Things went smoothly. That person has been secretly taken down. The higher-ups don't want to make a big fuss about this, so there was no explicit sentence, just another excuse was used."

Director Lei shook his head and said, "In this current period, the more you publicize things involving cults, the more people will imitate them. This handling is the best option at the moment."

After a pause, he added in a deep voice, "The Central City called me over this time, probably because the cult problem in the Lower City is getting more and more serious, and many foreign forces have infiltrated. It has reached a point where it must be dealt with."

At this moment, Chen Chuan suddenly had a feeling that the higher-ups' purpose in transferring Director Lei over might not be so simple, but rather to prepare for something.

He said, "I wonder when Director Lei will take office?"

Director Lei said, "I should arrive at the Secret Doctrine Bureau before the second half of February, but I will leave early. Some things need to be handled in advance."

Chen Chuan said, "Then will Director Lei travel with me when the time comes?"

Director Lei looked at him and nodded, "Alright."

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Senior Sister He walked over with refreshments at this time. She playfully chided, "Old Lei, we rarely meet during the New Year. Why are you only talking about official business?" She then greeted Chen Chuan, "Junior Brother Chen, this is the snow fungus and jujube soup I made. Have some."

Director Lei laughed, "It's been a while since you've tasted your senior sister's cooking, right?"

Chen Chuan said, "I still remember the meal I had when I came last time." He picked up the snow fungus porridge, took a sip, and felt it was incredibly sweet, thick, and smooth. He couldn't help but nod, "Senior sister's cooking is definitely top-notch."

After finishing the porridge, they stopped discussing official matters and talked about Chen Chuan's recent experiences in Central City. However, he had signed a confidentiality agreement regarding the Exchange Zone, so he didn't mention it.

With Director Lei's level and the matters he's involved in, he will probably find out quickly after arriving in Central City.

He sat here until noon, had a meal with Director Lei's family, agreed on a date, and then took his leave.

After driving out, he drove towards the west of the city, all the way to the residential building where Wei Dong lived. After parking the car, he went upstairs, knocked on the door, and said, "Wei Dong, it's me."

"Coming!"

The sound of hurried footsteps approached, and Wei Dong pulled open the door. He was very happy to see Chen Chuan, and he clearly had a sense of eagerness, as if he wanted to fight again.

However, after looking at Chen Chuan a few times, he suddenly deflated and honestly said, "I can't win."

Chen Chuan smiled. He had just released a little of his field, and Wei Dong had noticed it. His intuition was still so good. He walked into the house, "What are you doing?"

Wei Dong scratched his head and said, "I'm going to Central City after the New Year. These training tools are here and difficult to maintain, so I plan to wipe them down and seal them up."

In fact, he hadn't used these tools left by the old man much since he started training. After becoming a formal fighter, they could almost only be used as souvenirs, but he still kept them here and would wipe and maintain them when he had time.

Chen Chuan said, "Let me help you."

He helped Wei Dong clean up, but after only packing a few pieces of equipment, Wei Dong suddenly looked up, his eyes filled with a strong fighting spirit, "No, Brother Chen, I still want to fight you once!"

As he spoke, he raised his bandaged fist.

Chen Chuan gently reached out and pushed, and Wei Dong flew straight out, across a room, and then crashed heavily into the wall behind.

With a bang, the entire building seemed to hear it.

After a while, Wei Dong shouted again and rushed out from inside, but the next moment, he was once again undoubtedly sent flying back.

Chen Chuan put down a protective helmet and picked up a hand gripper to wipe.

Next, Wei Dong repeatedly shouted and rushed out of the room, but each time he was knocked back before the sound even finished.

Ten minutes later, Wei Dong lay sprawled on the ground, wincing and hissing in cold air.

Although his horizontal training was strong, Chen Chuan's fists were not just simple attacks, but also carried a penetrating force that made him ache all over.

Chen Chuan happened to wipe the last thing at hand, put it aside, and said to Wei Dong on the ground, "Little Wei, you've improved."

Wei Dong lay for a while, rubbed his head and back, sat up, and asked, "Brother Chen, can I learn what you just used when I get to Central City?"

Chen Chuan smiled, "It's possible, but our paths are different. I think it's better for you to continue down the path of horizontal training."

Wei Dong sat for a while, and in the time it took to say these few words, the soreness in his body subsided, and he became energetic again. He bumped his two fists together in the center, "I think so too! Brother Chen, watch out, I will definitely catch up with you."

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