<h4>Chapter 1084: Chapter 1091: Courting Death (3)</h4>


    "That’s right! Officer Xia, you’ve caught a big fish, why waste your energy on us? I promise you, I’ll never offend again," Nanrong Hao said with a ttering tone.


    Xia Mutong nced at Ling Chen. In truth, she hadn’t nned on actually apprehending Nanrong Hao, she just wanted to scare him a bit to prevent him from engaging in such illegal activities again in the future. Besides, since Ling Chen had spoken, she might as well do him a favor.


    "Alright, I won’t pursue this matter this time. Next time, be careful, or don’t me me for being unkind." With that, Xia Mutong waved her hand and said to her colleague, "Pack up!"


    "Nanrong Hao, let’s go back as well," Nanrong Wanqing said. "There are still many matters waiting for me at Hongyu Group."


    Sister had spoken, and Nanrong Hao dared not disobey. After exchanging a nce with Ling Chen, he hurriedly followed Nanrong Wanqing’s footsteps and walked out.


    Watching Nanrong Wanqing’s departing figure, Ling Chen chuckled helplessly. He knew well that Nanrong Wanqing wasn’t interested in talking to him, which is why she left in such a hurry. However, regardless of the situation, it seemed from earlier that Nanrong Wanqing’s attitude toward him had clearly improved.


    In truth, Ling Chen misunderstood Nanrong Wanqing in this regard. Nanrong Wanqing hadn’t thought of so many things; she was eager to return not to avoid Ling Chen but for revenge.


    The actions of Liu Wei in East Sea City couldn’t be unknown to the Liu Family, yet they didn’t intervene, indicating their approval of Liu Wei’s approach, wanting to use Hongyu Group to establish their position in East Sea City. Just as Nanrong Wanqing said, if people don’t offend me, I won’t offend them. Since the Liu Family bullied the Nanrong Family, if they don’t take action, how can they establish themselves in the future?


    Nanrong Wanqing had already decided on her strategy—The Liu Family...was soon to be a thing of the past.


    A week passed in no time, during which Ling Chen spent his days at home waiting for calls from Ling Kun or the porridge girl. Almost half a month had gone by without any news from Ling Kun, causing Ling Chen to worry.


    The matter with Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion wasn’t resolved yet, making it difficult for Ling Chen to feel at ease. Additionally, his greatest worry was that Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion might have deemed Ling Kun the culprit behind the murder of Su Zhengyang and his wife. After visiting Changlong Town with Du Kang that day, surveince footage and evidence both implicated Ling Kun in their deaths. However, Ling Chen believed in his father and was convinced he wouldn’tmit such an act.


    At this point, he just wanted to personally ask Ling Kun what really happened that day, hoping to resolve the misunderstanding with Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion.


    "Ling Chen, there are guests at home."


    Upon hearing Yang Qingling’s voice from downstairs, Ling Chen responded immediately, got up, and left the bedroom.


    Arriving in the living room, he saw Zhou Qi seated on the sofa, causing a thump in Ling Chen’s heart. Zhou Qi seldom came to him; if it was about matters at the base, he could easily contact Tang Guolun and Hu Fei without needing to see Ling Chen. Thus, Zhou Qi’s arrival likely had to do with the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion issue.


    "Elder Zhou," Ling Chen greeted with a smile, "What brings you here today?"


    Zhou Qi nced at Yang Qingling beside him and said, "I have something I want to discuss with you."


    Yang Qingling, being clever, smiled slightly and said, "Elder Zhou, take your time. I’ll go make some tea for you."


    "Elder Zhou, what is it?"


    "Han Qi called me."


    Indeed! Ling Chen’s heart sank; Zhou Qi was here concerning the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion matter.


    "Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion has issued the Heavenly Mechanism Order, uniting all martial artsrades to search for your father’s whereabouts."


    Upon hearing this, Ling Chen’s expression changed drastically. He understood too well what the Heavenly Mechanism Order signified. In the hundreds of years since the founding of Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, the Heavenly Mechanism Order had only been issued a few times; each issuance meant that Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion would rally all forces to achieve its objective.


    "Elder Zhou, does this mean Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion has already determined my father to be the murderer of Su Zhengyang and his wife?"


    "I’m not sure about that. But ording to Han Qi, regardless of whether your father is the real culprit, since he appeared at the scene, he should be most knowledgeable about the matter. Thus, Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion wants to inquire directly from him. In truth, Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion has given you a fair chance; so many days have passed without any news from you, leaving them no option but to act."


    Ling Chen replied solemnly, "Doesn’t this mean my father is in danger?"


    "He probably isn’t. The Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion ordered to capture him alive, so no one will harm his life, but..." At this, Zhou Qi hesitated.


    "Elder Zhou, but what? Please tell me," Ling Chen hurriedly urged.


    "Ling Chen, if...and I’m only saying if...that incident really was your father’s doing, have you considered the consequences?"


    Ling Chen’s heart sank as he immediately grasped Zhou Qi’s implication. He had always believed in his father’s innocence, but this was purely his personal opinion. If Ling Kun was involved in the murder of Su Zhengyang and his wife, Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion certainly wouldn’t spare him. Then, his rtionship with Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion would instantly copse.


    However, this wasn’t the main concern. If Ling Kun truly faced a danger to his life, what should he, as a son, do?


    Should he save him, or not?


    Fight against Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion? Ling Chen had never entertained such notions; he didn’t even dare. But now, he had to consider this issue.


    No matter what Ling Kun had done, he was ultimately his father, Ling Chen couldn’t just sit idly by.


    Turning his back on a family member for justice? That’s just lip service—how many could truly achieve it?


    "Ling Chen, you’d better think of a way to find your father quickly, rify the situation and prevent difficulties for everyone," Zhou Qi kindly advised.


    Ling Chen nodded and said, "Elder Zhou, thank you for informing me. Rest assured, I know what to do."


    After sending Zhou Qi off, Ling Chen immediately took out his phone and called Hu Fei. When he returnedst time, Ling Chen had already instructed Hu Fei to focus on searching for Ling Kun’s whereabouts. Now, half a month had passed, and he was unsure whether there had been any progress.


    After finishing the call, Ling Chen looked somewhat disappointed. There was still no news from Hu Fei, not a word about Ling Kun nor the porridge girl; it seemed as though they had vanished without a trace.


    Dad, please don’t let anything happen!


    Ling Chen silently prayed.


    ...


    Three dayster in the morning.


    Ling Chen had just finished breakfast and was preparing to go out for some activities. As he left the vi, barely far from it, he received a phone call.


    "Hello! Mr. Ling."


    "Mr. Zhang, hello!" Ling Chen greeted, "Calling me this early, is there something you need?" The person on the other end, Mr. Zhang, was the mysterious government envoy, serving as his bridge formunication and cooperation with the government.


    "Lin Guodong is dead!"


    Dead?


    Ling Chen was slightly taken aback and quickly asked, "How did he die?"