novelraw Chapter 161 - 142: Application Form
Chapter 161 - 142: Application Form
Seeing that his mind was made up, Cheng Zitong nodded slowly and asked, "Xiaochuan, you’ve been training with Old He’s notes recently. How far along are you?"
Chen Chuan thought for a moment. He could feel that even with the help of items like the Bone Bead, his rate of improvement had recently begun to slow.
By his estimation, he would reach the true bottleneck of the First Limit in two to three months at most. Staying at this limit any longer would yield poor results and be pointless.
And according to his discussions with He Xiaoxing, he didn’t need to get hung up on it. He could make up for those final hurdles after reaching the Second Limit, or even higher limits.
He said, "I think it might be time to schedule the relevant coursework for the Second Limit."
"The Second Limit..."
Cheng Zitong sighed with emotion. "Aside from a few elite students, the vast majority never reach that level, not even by graduation. Some never reach it in their entire lives. If you can achieve it soon, it would indeed be better than waiting until your third year. It would be less likely to put certain people on guard."
Upon reaching the Second Limit, the Mutated Organization grows deeper, and one’s physical attributes are enhanced even further. This would undoubtedly allow you to master more Power and Fighting Skills, making your combat ability incomparable to what it was before.
He opened a drawer, took out a form he had prepared long ago, and placed it on the desk. "This is the application for the Unlimited Defense Certificate. If you’ve made your decision, go ahead and fill it out.
After the application is submitted, someone will review it, but that’s just a formality. If the higher-ups don’t block you this time, you’ll have to take the test within six months. However, you have evaluation recommendations from three departments. Based on your cousin’s analysis, there’s no reason for them to stop you again."
Chen Chuan reached out and took it. He scanned it briefly, then pulled out a pen and began filling it out on the spot. After he was done, he checked it over once and handed it to Cheng Zitong, saying, "Teacher, please submit this for me."
While the teacher and student were talking, a sedan pulled up in the square at the entrance of Wuyi Academy. The rear doors opened one after another, and Zhuang Zhi, Feng Sheng, and Zhuang Zhongshan stepped out.
Then, the front passenger door was pushed open, and Tai Dong emerged. As an upperclassman and fellow member of the Mutual Aid Association, he had specifically brought these three junior students along for this commission.
It was the first commission for all three of them, and they felt they had learned a great deal and broadened their horizons. Some things, indeed, couldn’t be learned within the academy walls.
Tai Dong had acted like a big brother this time, giving them a lot of guidance and help. The atmosphere between them was quite amicable and harmonious.
Zhuang Zhi said, "Thank you for taking care of us on this commission, Senior Brother Tai."
"Don’t mention it."
Tai Dong smiled and said, "Since we’re all in the Mutual Aid Association, we should look out for each other. You all have great potential. Don’t worry if some first-year students seem stronger than you; they’re just coasting on their previous training."
"As long as you have sufficient resources invested into your training in Fighting Skills, and as long as you have enough potential, the more you put in, the more you’ll get out. And you all..."
He glanced around at the three of them, his gesture adding weight to his words. "You are all undoubtedly full of potential. With the help of the Mutual Aid Association, in a year or two, you’ll find that the other students in your year are no match for you. Each and every one of you will be outstanding."
Zhuang Zhi couldn’t agree more. ’I’m so glad I joined the Mutual Aid Association,’ he thought. ’It’s given me access to so many more resources and so much more support.’
’That’s why I have nothing but contempt for people who refuse to join, like that Chen Chuan. He clearly has extraordinary talent, but he’s so arrogant, so unwilling to join. It’s a complete waste. He might seem stronger than me now, but the resources and opportunities we each have access to are not the same.’
’Once I complete a few more commissions, my combat experience and fighting prowess will catch up. By our second year, I’ll start to pull ahead, and by our third, I’ll leave him far behind in the dust.’
’And then there’s that Weidong. He was supposed to be part of our dorm’s group, but he’s always hanging around with the guys from the opposite side. Still, considering he’s not the sharpest tool in the shed, I guess I can’t be too hard on him. It’s just a shame to lose a useful goon.’
He thanked Tai Dong again. After a polite farewell to the three, Tai Dong headed back to his own dormitory. The commission had been arranged by the Mutual Aid Association, so the Association would also be taking a seventy percent cut of the reward.
’But without the Mutual Aid Association’s connections, I never would have landed such an easy commission, one so perfectly suited for bringing along new members,’ he mused. ’So I really have no complaints.’
As he reached his dormitory building, a student wearing glasses walked up and greeted him, "Senior Brother Tai."
Tai Dong recognized him as the person from the Mutual Aid Association responsible for communications. Knowing he must be here on business, he asked, "Is something going on with the Association?"
"Senior Brother Jiang wants to see you. Come with me."
Tai Dong hesitated. "I just got back from a commission and I’m covered in dust. How about I go change my clothes first?"
"That won’t be necessary. Senior Brother Jiang won’t mind, and we can’t keep the other senior brothers waiting."
"Other senior brothers?"
The student just smiled. "You’ll see when you get there, Senior Brother Tai."
Tai Dong asked no more questions and followed him into a car parked nearby. The vehicle drove off. Ten minutes later, it arrived at North Peak Villa, stopping in front of a garden villa.