<h4>Chapter 1064: Chapter 1071: Number One Under Heaven (1)</h4>


    Seeing Su He, whom he hadn’t met for many years, Han Qi’s excitement was beyond words. This was the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion’s Pavilion Master from back in the day, and the most renowned one at that. His contributions to the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion were immeasurable. Even theter Su Zhengyang and Su Mei couldn’t reach Su He’s heights.


    Faced with Han Qi’s emotional excitement, Su He merely nodded, responding rather indifferently. At his age, he had already undergone many storms and seasoned himself to remainposed. Pointing at the people on the ground who had inhaled the powder and were crying out in pain, Su He spoke, "Capture them all and guard them strictly."


    "Old Pavilion Master, do I need to find someone to interrogate them?" Han Qi asked.


    "There’s no need. These are minor figures, you won’t be able to find anything from them, don’t waste time on them."


    "Yes, Old Pavilion Master." Han Qi immediately took the order and instructed his men to tie up all the men.


    On the way back to the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, Ling Chen walked alongside Han Qi behind Su He, whispering to each other.


    "Elder Han, you arrived quite timely, was it the dark post in the Lin Zi that discovered their tracks?"


    "No. I received orders toe support the Old Pavilion Master."


    "Orders?" Ling Chen was taken aback, feeling puzzled. He and Su He were intercepted halfway, no one knew they would be ambushed, how did Han Qi receive orders in advance? Could it be that... Su He had already anticipated this happening? If that’s the case, then Su He’s judgment is too urate.


    Returning to the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, Su Mei, who had already received the news, stood at the gate with important figures from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion and Yangxin Pavilion, awaiting Su He’s arrival.


    The former Pavilion Master returning to the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion was a joyous asion for everyone. From today onwards, the hearts of the people at the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion would finally settle down.


    "Grandpa!"


    Before Su He got close, Su Mei, standing at the forefront, couldn’t help but run over, opening her arms and directly plunged into Su He’s embrace. For so many years, she had always thought her grandfather was dead, unexpectedly having the chance to see him again. After experiencing the pain of losing her parents, Su Mei’s heart had be unimaginably fragile, urgently needing a family member to give her protection and a sense of security. Su He’s return finally made her feel at ease.


    Watching the tear-streaked, pitiful Su Mei, a faint smile appeared on Su He’s calm face. He gently patted Su Mei’s back and said, "Alright! Stop crying, you’re all grown up now, a dignified Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, why are you acting like a little girl, aren’t you afraid of othersughing?"


    Hearing this, Su Mei raised her head from Su He’s embrace, wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes and said, "So what, no matter how old I am, I will always be your granddaughter."


    Having finallyforted Su Mei’s emotions, Su He came to the front of the crowd, epting everyone’s greetings. At this moment, Ling Chen stood quietly outside the crowd, not participating. To him, he still felt like an outsider. Meanwhile, sharp-eyed Ling Chen also noticed that Du Kang was not among the crowd weing Su He, only his disciple Yang Tao was.


    After a brief exchange of pleasantries, apanied by Su Mei, Su He and the others arrived at the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion’s memorial hall.


    Gazing at the portraits of his son and daughter-inw, even someone as seasoned as Su He couldn’t help but have teary eyes. However, the old man knew how to restrain himself, not letting the sadness show.


    Didn’t stay long in the memorial hall, Su He let out a deep sigh and directly turned around and walked out. The atmosphere was something he really didn’t want to stay in for too long, lest he couldn’t control his emotions.


    Coming to the reception hall, everyone gathered together, sitting down, waiting for Su He to speak. However, after a few minutes passed, Su He kept his eyes closed, not saying a word, as if ignoring everyone present. Seeing Su He’s demeanor, Su Mei couldn’t help but step forward, wanting to get her grandfather to speak.


    Upon approaching, before Su Mei could speak, Su He suddenly raised his hand, indicating that Su Mei shouldn’t speak.


    Su He’s gesture made everyone specte, guessing it was because the death of his son and daughter-inw had dealt a massive blow to him, he now needed some time to calm down.


    Thinking of this, everyone quietly sat in their seats, silently watching Su He, none of them spoke, the entire reception hall was supremely quiet, only the sound of everyone’s breathing could be heard.


    As time passed minute by minute, about half an hourter, the door to the reception hall was pushed open from the outside. Immediately following, Du Kang strode in.


    With Du Kang’s appearance, Su He suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze sharp. The two exchanged nces, Du Kang lightly nodded. Seeing his action, Su He swiftly stood up, hands behind his back, his posture upright, like an ageless Qing Song, exuding a powerful aura.


    "Bring them in!" Su He ordered softly.


    Immediately, two people walked in one after another from outside the reception hall, one being Tong Zhentian, and another being a chubby old man. Compared to the former, thetter appeared even more woeful, covered everywhere with blood stains.


    Seeing the chubby old man, Ling Chen couldn’t help but be surprised, isn’t this the old guy who just led people to ambush them?


    In an instant, Ling Chen immediately understood. Before setting out today, Su He had contacted Du Kang, and it’s apparent the two had already arranged ns. Du Kang and Tong Zhentiany in ambush secretly, waiting for that chubby old man to retreat, then secretly tracking and capturing him. Both Du Kang and Tong Zhentian were Heavenly List masters, powerful in skill, joining forces for capture meant no one could escape their grasp.


    At this moment, standing in the reception hall, the chubby old man straightened his back, his sharp gaze sweeping across the room, finally fixing on Su He.


    "Old Su, you truly are cunning, sending people to intercept me halfway. However, having Du Elder and Tong Elder, two Heavenly List masters, tobor to capture me, even if I die here today, it’s worth it." The chubby old man said with a smile. Even at this point, he still managed tough, seeming unconcerned about his predicament, as if he didn’t take it seriously. It was uncertain whether he had a trump card or simply didn’t care about his fate.


    "What’s your name? Who’s backing you?" Su He seemingly not hearing the other’s taunts, asked as if talking to himself.


    "I’m just a nobody, not worth mentioning."


    "A nobody?" Du Kang chimed in beside him, "If even Heavenly List masters are nobodies, then who else in this world dares to dominate."


    Heavenly List master?


    Ling Chen raised an eyebrow, a look of surprise shing in his eye. Indeed, the chubby old man wanting to harm Su He wouldn’t have weak strength, only a Heavenly List master can confront another Heavenly List master. However, what Ling Chen was curious about was the chubby old man’s background and whose orders he was under.


    "If you truly want to know my name, then you might as well call me Guo Hong."