Atlas of Heaven and Man.

Chapter 827: Chasing the Old Man on a Long Journey

That evening, everyone from the Jibei Road branch of the Pure Sect had a meal together, and then held a small meeting to decide on a general development strategy going forward.

Basically, the focus now is on expanding branches, developing members, and accumulating strength, without actively conflicting with other schools.

As for the source of funds for the branch, since it is still in its initial stage of establishment, the headquarters will allocate a batch of funds, and of course the branch will also solve part of the problem itself.

Chang Dong has investments in many places now. In particular, many companies such as Yuanren Company have settled in Hongsheng District. This will almost renovate most of the old Hongsheng District. The plan is ambitious and now is a good time to enter.

At around eight o'clock in the evening, Chen Chuan drove away with Xu Chan and returned to his residence in Weiguang District. When he came back, he hung a branch concept map that Chang Dong gave him on the wall of the rest area.

In this picture, you can see that after the division is completed, it will be centered on a tower-like building built on a high platform, with various buildings surrounding it.

According to Chang Dong, the architectural style of the Pure Faction branch is usually arranged like this. This tower-shaped building is called a "pivot column" and its main function is defense.

This can be considered a tradition passed down from the old days, because the Purists would enter the Land of Blending or simply enter the opposite world in the early days to fight against those beings. At that time, the Pivot Pillar was the place of shelter and refuge that existed at the mouth of the rift.

If this place needs to be expanded, it will be expanded layer by layer on the outside, and passages and checkpoints will be built inside. If the outside is lost, it will retreat to the inner layer, which is equivalent to building a complex fortress. Therefore, in addition to the ground buildings, several underground passages for emergency evacuation are built underground.

However, the current building plan of the branch is only six or seven stories high. As long as it can be used, no additional things are needed. The only thing that was not forgotten was the evacuation passage, which was dug and built as soon as possible.

According to Chang Dong, if someone really needs to attack the branch, there is nothing to worry about if Chen Chuan is there. If he is not there, why bother defending? Just give up. Talent is the most important thing. There is no need to fight to the death with others.

Of course, this is also because there are only a few people in the branch at present, and there are not many important items. If it is gradually expanded in the future, it will be different.

Chen Chuan looked at the picture. No matter now or in the future, the opponents or enemies that the Pure Faction would face would not be simple.

Things need to be done one by one, solving the current problems first.

He now wanted to find the teacher of his mother and ask her about some things that happened in the past. He only needed to ask old lady Ni who had given him the Xuejun Sword, and he should be able to find out her whereabouts.

He immediately walked to the side, picked up the phone, and notified his exclusive telegraph operator to send a telegram back to Yangzhi City.

As it was already late, he estimated that Old Lady Ni had already gone to bed, so he did not wait here, but went back to the underground training ground to practice.

At around eight o'clock the next morning, the phone rang in the living room.

Chen Chuan was feeding Chao Ming. Hearing the noise, he came up, picked up the microphone, and said, "I am Chen Chuan."

Mrs. Ni's voice rang out from the other side. "Brother Chen, I received your telegram. I got up early and wonder if I disturbed your rest."

Chen Chuan said seriously: "No, I disturbed you, Senior."

As for the gift of the sword to Xue Jun, he was still grateful to the old lady. Alien weapons were not something that could be obtained casually. Among the opponents he had met in the past, those who mastered such weapons were almost all experts at the third level.

Old Lady Ni didn't say much. After saying a few words, she started talking about the matter: "My junior sister Fang Zhuoying and I once followed the old northern master Chi Yun to practice. My junior sister adhered to the teacher's philosophy and went abroad to promote the fighting philosophy of the teacher after the teacher passed away.

She is now teaching students in the central city of Balktu in the Bessa Khanate. She is a famous local fighting teacher. I haven’t been in touch with her for a long time. If you want to find her, you can send a telegram to contact her..." At this point, she reported the address of the telegram.

Chen Chuan said solemnly: "Thank you, senior."

"No thanks. I can help you young people, which means I am still useful. You go on with your work. I am an old woman who will never stop talking. I will hang up now."

Chen Chuan thanked him earnestly again, and after hanging up the phone, he thought for a while. He felt that those things might not be explained clearly in the telegram, and there might be some secrets involved. Frequent telegram exchanges would also make it easy for them to be leaked.

It looks like I have to go there myself.

It is not easy for a fighter to go abroad, because there are too many things involved, enough to take some time to coordinate with the two countries.

But fortunately, the person he was looking for lived in the Bessa Khanate.

This country is a neighbor of Dashun and is deeply influenced by Dashun. The two countries have frequent exchanges and communications. Dashun language is one of the local languages, so it is not particularly difficult to go there.

If he went to the Paranio faith region or the Noros theocracy, it would not be so simple. The appearance of a fighter would be enough to arouse the local attention and vigilance. All aspects would have to be adjusted. If there was no sufficient legitimate reason, the most likely thing would be rejection. He checked the route and found that it would take about six or seven days to get there by airship. Even if everything went well, it might take more than half a month including the round trip.

It’s not too long.

Considering that it was already early December and the end of the year would soon be approaching, he decided to go there as soon as possible. After thinking it over, he immediately applied to the Government Affairs Office, giving a good reason: he wanted to visit an old friend and senior.

If approved by the Government Affairs Office, they will consult and report to the Fighting Council, and he won't have to go through another procedure himself.

He originally thought that this matter would take at least a few days to get a result, but he did not expect to get approval that afternoon, which meant it was approved almost as soon as he submitted it.

Even if a Level 5 agreement was signed, it would not be possible so quickly, so he felt that there must be some reason behind it.

At this time, the phone on the table rang. After he picked it up, a solemn voice came out, "Hello, Director Chen, I have something to discuss with you. Do you have time?"

"Commissioner Cao?"

Chen Chuan thought for a moment, it seems that the reason why it was approved so quickly was due to the General Affairs Bureau, so it must involve some confidential matters.

He glanced at the time, it was already around two o'clock, so he said, "Commissioner Cao, let's meet at the entrance of Wuyi College at three o'clock in the afternoon."

Commissioner Cao said, "Okay, Director Chen, we'll see you then."

After Chen Chuan hung up the phone, he changed into casual clothes and went down to the underground parking lot, where all the old cars, used cars, and the private car allocated to him by the Government Affairs Office were located.

Because this time he was going to meet Commissioner Cao, he thought about it and decided to drive the old car. He walked to the side of the Gard car, opened it, got in, and then drove out.

Three quarters of an hour later, he stopped on a road in front of Wuyi College. After waiting for a while, he saw Commissioner Cao approaching from behind in the rearview mirror. He opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat. After they sat down, they shook hands. He said seriously, "Director Chen, I am here to discuss something with you under the instructions of my superiors."

Chen Chuan said: "Commissioner Cao, please speak."

"This year, a batch of national supplies was supposed to pass through the Bessa Khanate, but due to the intervention of local opposition and resistance organizations, it has been stuck there for more than two months. The higher authorities know that Director Chen is going to the Bessa Khanate, so they hope that if it is convenient for you, you can bring the supplies back."

Commissioner Cao said in a deep voice: "This is not a mandatory task, but a request for mutual cooperation between departments. If Director Chen is not convenient, he can refuse it."

Chen Chuan didn't ask what it was, but just said, "Commissioner Cao, do you have any information on this?"

Commissioner Cao immediately handed him a document. "This is just basic information. If Director Chen agrees, we will arrange for someone to meet with Director Chen when we get there. We will then provide a more detailed explanation."

After Chen Chuan took a look, he had a general idea in his mind. The light in his hand flickered, and all the information turned into ashes. He said calmly: "I already understand, I will bring the things back."

Commissioner Cao glanced at him and said, "The airship that will pick up Director Chen will arrive tomorrow. It is provided by the Fighting Council. The higher authorities will provide the high-energy nutrients that Director Chen will need for his travels during these days."

As he spoke, he extended his hand, "Director Chen, I wish you a smooth operation."

Chen Chuan stretched out his hand and shook hands with him again. Commissioner Cao nodded to him, then put down his hat, pushed the door and got out of the car.

He walked a few steps and stood at the street corner, watching Chen Chuan's car slowly start up and gradually go away to the other end of the road. He couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion in his heart. The student back then has now become the director of the Defense Department. It has only been about three years, and the changes are really fast.

At this time, a black extended car also came to his side. The door was opened from the inside. He entered the car, sat in the back seat, and told the radio operator in front: "Send a message to the higher authorities. We have obtained the consent of Director Chen. Please ask the higher authorities to help coordinate the next matters."

After Chen Chuan returned, he began to pack the things he needed to bring with him. At the same time, he asked his mother to arrange and coordinate department affairs for him and notify the government office.

A decision-making group meeting is held every month in the central city of Jibei Road, but the time is not fixed. It may be in the middle of the month or at the end of the month. As a member of the decision-making group, he theoretically needs to attend the meeting, but this time he can only wait until he comes back.

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(End of this chapter)