<h4>Chapter 1136: Chapter 1143: Dragon Tiger Hall (1)</h4>


    "Ling, what are you looking at?" Noticing Ling Chen’s gaze, Tang Shiyun held his arm, her soft chest gently pressing against it.


    Since she wasn’t wearing clothes, Ling Chen could clearly feel the soft tenderness, causing his heart to flutter. Hearing Tang Shiyun’s voice, Ling Chen immediately redirected his gaze, maintaining a serious demeanor, and said, "Nothing much. Girl, have you been busy these past few days?"


    "Originally, I had a fewmercial performances, but thepany heard I might be in danger, so they postponed them all and let me take a break for a while."


    Ling Chen nodded and looked at Liu Xiyao, asking, "Xiyao, is there nothing going on these days?"


    "Not really. Your people patrol the area 24 hours a day; no one dares to approach this vi. Didn’t you send someone to find that person’s whereabouts? Have you still not found them?"


    "There’s no progress yet, but don’t worry, I’ll deploy all our forces to find that guy." With that, Ling Chen patted Tang Shiyun’s little head and said, "I’m going downstairs to chat with my friends; remember toe down for breakfastter."


    Upon reaching the first floor, Bai Huanjun was already waiting for Ling Chen’s appearance. Having learned Ling Chen returnedst night, Bai Huanjun removed his disguise early in the morning, reverting to his original form.


    "You’ve worked hard these days."


    "It’s not too tiring, just staying at home every day, asionally going out to show my face, not much hard work involved. But for you, I heard from Kai that you guys had a great time outside this time. It’s a pity I didn’t join, but remember to take me along next time."


    As he spoke, Bai Huanjun handed over a pre-prepared file to Ling Chen.


    "What is this?"


    "I asked some old friends to investigate and finally got some information on Old K. The nickname ’Old K’ isn’t famous domestically or internationally, but ording to the data, he has nned multiple bombings abroad, and six countries are pursuing him. However, Old K is a very smart criminal. He keeps a low profile, rarely appearing unlessmitting a crime, so no one knows his whereabouts."


    "No leads from Fatty yet?"


    "Not yet. Unless he reveals himself, given his low profile, it’s very hard for us to locate him."


    Ling Chen thought for a moment, then said, "Old K was hired by Zhu Hong, and no one except Zhu Hong probably knows his whereabouts. During the desert battle that day, Zhu Hong fled by car and is currently nowhere to be found. To my knowledge, he hasn’t returned to the country yet. Go back to the baseter and tell Fatty to enhance airport surveince, and arrest Zhu Hong as soon as he shows up."


    "Alright, I’m heading back to the base now."


    After seeing Bai Huanjun off, Ling Chen joined the women for breakfast, then drove alone to the Old City.


    A couple of days ago, Tang Guolun had called Ling Chen, saying that the Dragon Tiger Tower had been fully constructed, and the interior was alsopleted, asking him toe take a look when he had time. Until then, though interested in the establishment of Dragon Tiger Tower, Ling Chen hadn’t been very involved. However, after talking with Ling Tao and learning the truth, Ling Chen finally decided to create a Martial Arts force capable of rivaling the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion.


    Upon arriving at Dragon Tiger Tower, Ling Chen directly entered the main building. There’s no denying Tang Guolun’s efficiency; in such a short time, the building is finished with painting and decoration, exuding grandeur everywhere. Having just beenpleted, the property was filled with a strong smell of paint. At the moment, more than a dozen workers were cleaning the building to remove the odors.


    "Ling Chen."


    Responding to the voice, Ling Chen turned his head and smiled to greet Tang Guolun.


    "Boss Tang, thanks for your hard work."


    "It’s alright. There’s still some finishing up to do, but it should be done in a couple of days. When are you nning to have people move in?"


    "This month, maybe," Ling Chen thought for a while and replied. The main base of Dragon Tiger Tower has been established, and recruiting Martial Arts practitioners will be the next task, which isn’t easy. Moreover, Ling Chen has concerns given the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion’s longstanding dominance, unmatched in experience and influence. nning topete directly with them, Ling Chen wonders whether they might try to restrict him.


    "Right! Boss Tang, can you help me make a que in a couple of days?"


    "Dragon Tiger Tower?"


    "No, change it to Dragon Tiger Hall," Ling Chen opened his mouth to say. He had pondered deeply over the naming of Dragon Tiger Hall. Considering the present times, it’s better to have a more modern and agreeable name. ’Dragon Tiger Hall’ is neither too ordinary nor pretentious, making it just right.


    Ling Chen has thought through the development of Dragon Tiger Hall. Besides recruiting Martial Arts elites, he’s going to open a Martial Arts Academy to impart Martial Arts skills. With an abundance of Martial Arts manuals as support, Ling Chen is confident. If he’s going to do it, he might as well do it big. He clearly understands he startedte and cannotpare with the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, which boasts centuries of history. So, he must embark on an unconventional path.


    These days, whenever Ling Chen is free, he studies the advantages and disadvantages of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. The advantages are self-evident; the historical foundation is unparalleled. However, its disadvantages are equally apparent. Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, owing to its years of history, has amassed countless Martial Arts manuals, including some lost cultivation techniques. Yet, it covets its treasures, keeping all Martial Arts manuals hidden and never sharing them.


    Furthermore, Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion treats these manuals as lures to attract Martial Arts elites. In reality, they never transmit truly valuable manuals to outsiders. To them, these valuable manuals are their cornerstone.


    Therefore, Ling Chen made a decision; he won’t be like the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, hoarding these manuals. Instead, he will publicize them, and anyone joining Dragon Tiger Hall will be free to choose their learning path.


    The aim is not only to break the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion’s monopoly but also to attract more Martial Arts elites. Besides, Ling Chen hopes to keep these lost Martial Arts skills alive. He understands that throughout history, many valuable Martial Arts got lost mainly because masters withheld some absolute skills during apprentice training, refusing to pass them on. This greatly contributed to the loss of many Kung Fu.


    Ling Chen’s decision is also intended to enhance Dragon Tiger Hall’s influence.


    After chatting with Tang Guolun for a while, Ling Chen didn’t stay long; he drove straight to the base. Since Dragon Tiger Hall has been built, there are plenty of matters to attend to.