Ling Chen smiled, pushing the door open and walking directly inside. Although this house was quite isolated, Ling Chen wasn’t afraid of Su He and his n pulling any dirty tricks on him. With Qiu Yong and Tong Zhentian present, if sothing happened to him, Tong Zhentian and the others certainly wouldn’t let it slide easily. Besides, with the original copy of that record in hand, unless Su He wanted the Heavenly chanism Pavilion to incur the wrath of many, he wouldn’t dare do anything to him.
Upon entering the room, Ling Chen saw Su He sitting on a wicker chair by the window, holding a cup of hot tea, quietly watching the autumn scenery outside. Ling Chen walked to the chair opposite Su He and sat down of his own accord.
After a good while, Su He slowly turned his head and cast his bloodshot eyes towards Ling Chen.
As their eyes t, Ling Chen smiled slightly, cupping his fists in greeting, "Elder Su."
Su He said indifferently, "Why don’t you call Old Su? Last night, you seed to say it with ease."
Upon hearing this, Ling Chen was taken aback, not expecting Su He to ntion this. It seed he had already guessed that the person from last night was him. Thinking of this, Ling Chen smiled nonchalantly. Actually, everyone understood, they just didn’t voice it. Since Su He pointed it out face-to-face, it showed he was ready to speak frankly with him.
"Elder Su, you didn’t call here just to talk about that, did you?"
Su He took a sip of hot tea and sighed involuntarily, "My tea-making skills are far inferior to my granddaughter’s."
"Miss Su’s tea art is exceptional, and I have been fortunate enough to taste it."
"Unfortunately..." Su He shook his head, sighing lightly, "A daughter is bound to leave and assist another family. I’ve told her many things, yet she remains too naive, believing she can handle everything on her own. Over the years, without my covert assistance, dealing with countless adversaries, her position as Pavilion Master wouldn’t be secure. However, not only does she fail to understand my painstaking efforts, but she also rebels against at every turn. Alas! If I had known, I shouldn’t have kept her then."
Ling Chen was startled, puzzled, and asked, "Elder Su, what do you an by that? Could it be you want to kill her? Don’t forget, she is your granddaughter."
Su He set down his teacup and said aningfully, "One shouldn’t be too curious; haven’t you heard that curiosity killed the cat?" He paused for a mont, then shifted the conversation, "Where is the original copy of that record?"
"Thank you for your concern, Elder Su. Rest assured, it is in a very safe place. Without necessity, it will not appear easily."
"Why?" Su He suddenly sat upright, staring into Ling Chen’s eyes, and spoke coldly, "Why do you oppose ? Have you considered that when Ji Gang knocked you into the sea, it was I who saved you, giving you a chance to survive? Moreover, I passed down my Absolute Skill to you. Despite my life-saving grace and teaching, you not only fail to repay but repay kindness with enmity. Is this worthy of a man?"
Ling Chen pondered for a mont before speaking, "Elder Su, you are right, I have received much of your favor, and now I oppose you, which is indeed wrong. But are the things done by the Heavenly chanism Pavilion right? Elder Su, I am not against you; I only want to do the right thing. Elder Su, may I ask you, after the Heavenly chanism Pavilion has killed so many people, does your conscience feel at ease?"
"Everything I do is for the Heavenly chanism Pavilion. In my view, as long as it can maintain the Pavilion’s esteed reputation for hundreds of years, anything is worth it. Personal standpoints differ, and so do perspectives on matters. If you were in my position, I believe you would make the sa decision."
"I can understand your perspective, but there are countless ways to maintain the Pavilion’s reputation. Why choose killing? Yes, eliminating threats by the root is the quickest and most effective thod, but do you think about those who died? I believe you haven’t; you only think about yourself, the Heavenly chanism Pavilion, and your century-old legacy. If it were before, I would never get involved in such matters. But since I have beco part of the Martial Arts world, I must think about it as a whole."
"For the Martial Arts world as a whole?" Su He said mockingly, "You really dare to speak; should I complint you for your great ambition?"
Ling Chen smiled, "If you’re willing to praise , I am willing to listen. I am just an ordinary person and naturally enjoy complints."
Speaking this far, Ling Chen glanced at the cooling tea and said, "Elder Su, I don’t think there’s a need for us to waste ti on these worthless words anymore. You called here, presumably to say sothing. Since we’ve opened up, let’s make everything clear."
"If I asked for the original copy of that record, you certainly wouldn’t give it to . So, I want to propose a different deal. After this matter is settled, I will leave the Heavenly chanism Pavilion, entrusting the entire Pavilion to Su i, never intervening in its affairs again."
"What should I do then?"
"Guarantee that the original copy of that record will never appear."
"Alright. As long as you keep your word, I assure you, that record will forever remain in an unknown place."
"Good, I hope you rember today’s words. Otherwise, no matter the ends of the earth, I won’t let you off." With that, Su He picked up the teacup again.
Understanding the cue, Ling Chen stood up, "Elder Su, I shall take my leave." Reaching the door, Ling Chen suddenly turned back, looking at Su He by the window, "Elder Su, a promise is a promise, but I want to remind you, if you don’t want that record to surface, you’d better handle this matter with care."
Finishing his words, Ling Chen didn’t say more and walked out without looking back.
Just as he closed the door, he heard the sound of a breaking cup from inside the room. Ling Chen looked up at the azure sky, pondered for a mont, not staying longer, and strode back the way he ca.
Before arriving at the Heavenly chanism Pavilion, Ling Chen had anticipated that Su He might collaborate with the Skyhawk Pavilion to stage a show for everyone. Therefore, he deliberately ntioned this matter, both as a reminder and a warning to prevent Su He from resorting to deceit.
Soon, Ling Chen returned to the room arranged by the Heavenly chanism Pavilion. Shortly after sitting down, Tong Zhentian and Qiu Yong, along with others, entered the room.
"Brother Ling, where did you go just now?" Qiu Yong asked.
"Elder Su called ; I chatted with him for a while."
"I’m sure he didn’t get what he wanted."
Ling Chen shrugged and said, "I made an agreent with him. Whether he can fulfill it, I don’t know."
"By the way!" Ling Chen shifted the topic, asking, "How many people from the Martial Arts world have arrived?"
"Including us, there are about a hundred people." He Ziyun replied, "People are still arriving one after another. The Heavenly chanism Pavilion has already set up over a hundred tents around. I estimate that by tonight, there should be two to three hundred."
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