<h4>Chapter 1143: Chapter 1150: Martial Arts Elders (Part 1)</h4>


    Looking at the content recorded in the data, Ling Chen couldn’t help but admire Ling Beichuan. Doing the same thing every day for over fifty years is indeed not easy. Moreover, from the data, it seems that over the years, Ling Beichuan had already searched through a third of East Sea City but still hadn’t found Ling Gengqiu’s burial site.


    Sometimes Ling Chen felt it was too difficult. After all, East Sea City was so big, and without any other clues, the chances of finding Ling Gengqiu’s gravesite were almost zero.


    After carefully storing the information back in the safe, Ling Chen drove alone to the hospital.


    Arriving at the intensive care unit, he saw several police officers stationed at the door, all sent by Xia Mutong, specifically responsible for guarding Ling Beichuan to prevent him from escaping. Besides the police, Ling Chen had also secretly added more personnel. He knew too well the power of the South’s Ling Family, and a few officers alone wouldn’t be enough for protection.


    Entering the ward, Ling Beichuany on the bed with an IV tube in his arm, and several medical devices were ced beside him. The data showed that Ling Beichuan’s current condition was quite stable.


    "Mr. Ling, I know you’re not asleep. As the saying goes, a visitor is a guest. Don’t you want to chat with me?"


    Ling Chen had just finished speaking when Ling Beichuan slowly opened his eyes, nced at Ling Chen beside him, and asked ndly, "What do you want?"


    "Oh, nothing, just wanted to have a chat." Ling Chen sat in the chair by the bedside, picked up an apple and a small knife, and while peeling it, he said, "Mr. Ling, you’ve stayed in East Sea City for so many years, surely you know more about Ling Gengqiu than anyone else. Would you be interested in chatting with me about it?"


    "It seems Ling Tao has told you everything."


    "I know a little, but not much. Moreover, if I’m not mistaken, you should have some key clues."


    "Why do you think that?"


    "I’ve seen the records you made, and in thetter part of the documents, a section was manually cleared out by you, which makes me wonder if you discovered something and erased those key parts to prevent others from finding out. Mr. Ling, you’re a smart person, at this point, you should know how to choose."


    Ling Beichuan turned his head, closed his eyes, and said, "Ling Chen, I admit I underestimated you, but if you think this can pressure me, then you’re gravely mistaken. Besides, I’m at a ripe old age, and my body is full of ailments. This old life won’tst much longer. If you want to kill, just kill. If you want information from me about Ling Gengqiu, you better give up on that thought."


    "Mr. Ling, I know what you’re thinking, you’re hoping the people from the South’s Ling Family wille to save you, right?" Ling Chen said with a smile, "I advise you to give up. I’ve already cast a wide. If the South’s Ling Family dare to appear, they’ll have no way out. Moreover, I think the possibility is slim. Think about it, although you’re a core member of the South’s Ling Family, over the years, your gains in East Sea City were negligible. To them, you aren’t of much value anymore. Just like you said, you’re already old, could die at any moment, do you think they would risk it to save you?"


    After pausing, seeing that Ling Beichuan remained silent, Ling Chen continued, "I understand your feelings, and I know your biggest wish is to find Ling Gengqiu’s burial site. But with only your strength, it’s impossible to aplish. Only if we cooperate, there might be a glimmer of hope. Besides, let’s put the South’s Ling Family aside, why not think of yourself? If you can find Ling Gengqiu’s burial site in your lifetime and discover his longevity secret, you might cure the illnesses guing you. At that time, forget about living to a hundred, living two or three hundred years might even be possible. Mr. Ling, don’t you agree with me?"


    Ling Beichuan continued to keep his eyes closed, showing no intention of speaking.


    Seeing this, Ling Chen didn’t apply pressure, took a bite of the apple, stood, and said, "Think it over yourself, but I must remind you, I just learned from the doctor that your body functions have already declined partially. With current medical conditions, you have at most half a year to live. So, time is limited, if you don’t seize the opportunity, by the time you regret it, it will be toote."


    After saying that, Ling Chen didn’t say more and turned to leave the intensive care unit.


    Ling Chen had said all he needed to say. Actually, he knew in his heart that Ling Beichuan didn’t have many weaknesses for him to exploit. If there was only one weakness, it might be his soon-to-end life. The conditions wereid out, but whether Ling Beichuan would cooperate with him, Ling Chen wasn’t very assured.


    Before he came to the hospital, Ling Chen had discussed this issue with Hu Fei. Hu Fei’s opinion was to use some special agents to force Ling Beichuan to tell the truth. Such agents exist, and many spy organizations use them to interrogate prisoners. However, Ling Beichuan’s body was too weak, he probably couldn’t handle the agent’s stress on his body.


    If Ling Beichuan died as a result, the gains wouldn’t outweigh the losses.


    So, after much thought, Ling Chen decided to abandon this idea.


    After leaving the hospital, Ling Chen made time to visit the Dragon Tiger Hall. Now, Dragon Tiger Hall was fully under the charge of Tang Guolun, and the backup base on the second underground level had been activated. The technical talents trained by Hu Fei had all moved in and started their work.


    When Ling Chen arrived, he saw that the previously quiet backup base was now bustling, with more than twenty tech personnel assembling machines and equipment.


    "Ling Chen," a busy Tang Guolun waved a hand in greeting and asked, "What brings you here today?"


    "Just came to have a look. How’s everything going?"


    Tang Guolun smiled and said, "Not bad. Once we finish these couple of days, the backup base can be officially operational. Oh! The que you asked me to make is ready; when do you n to officially open?"


    "It won’t be too long, I’m still figuring out how to do it." To be honest, Ling Chen was a bit troubled. The official opening of Dragon Tiger Hall was not a simple affair; there were too many things to prepare. He had never been involved in this kind of thing before, let alone had any experience.


    "What? Still undecided?" Tang Guolun said, "If there’s anything you don’t understand, you can talk to me, maybe I can help with some advice."


    Ling Chen nodded and asked, "Boss Tang, what do you think is the most needed thing for Dragon Tiger Hall’s opening?"


    "No need to ask, it’s definitely the ribbon-cutting guests." Tang Guolun immediately replied without thinking, "Dragon Tiger Hall’s positioning is within Martial Arts influence. Therefore, you should definitely invite some distinguished Martial Arts Elders to hold fort. It’s the best promotional opportunity. The more prominent the ribbon-cutting guests, the greater the chance to make Dragon Tiger Hall famous. As long as your nning is good, Dragon Tiger Hall could make a big ssh."