<h4>Chapter 1150: Chapter 1157: Tong Zhentian’s Concerns (3)</h4>


    After listening to Tong Zhentian’sints, Ling Chen couldn’t help butugh. Truly, you search high and low only to find it effortlessly. Beforeing, he was still thinking about how to invite Tong Zhentian to the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Dragon Tiger Hall. Now, it seems that as long as he asks, it will be absolutely certain, because Tong Zhentian’s ideas are quite simr to his.


    Dragon Tiger Hall will be an open Martial Arts Academy, where anyone cane to learn martial arts. Whether it’s lost martial arts manuals or other skills, as long as the conduct passes the test, anyone can practice.


    "By the way!" Tong Zhentian seemed to think of something and asked, "Ling Chen, have you heard of Dragon Tiger Hall? I’ve heard quite a lot about ittely, and it seems this Dragon Tiger Hall is in East Sea City. It’s been quite the talk recently, with many martial arts practitioners discussing it. You’ve lived in East Sea City for a long time, you must have heard of it, right?"


    Ling Chen smiled slightly, unexpectedly Tong Zhentian had also heard about Dragon Tiger Hall.


    "Elder Tong, to be honest, my visit this time is precisely because of Dragon Tiger Hall."


    "Is that so?" Tong Zhentian asked with interest, "What is your rtionship with Dragon Tiger Hall?"


    "Dragon Tiger Hall was established by me. In a few days, Dragon Tiger Hall will officially open to the public. I want to invite some heavyweight figures to cut the ribbon for Dragon Tiger Hall. I happened to see the news that you wereing to East Sea City for a meeting, so I wanted to invite you to the ribbon-cutting. I wonder if you would be willing."


    Tong Zhentianughed and said, "I couldn’t tell, you have this interest. Alright, since it’s your Martial Arts Academy opening, I will definitely attend to show my support. Anyway, I’m staying in East Sea City these days, and there’s nothing much to do." Ling Chen, why did you suddenly decide to open a Martial Arts Academy? Thest time we chatted, you didn’t seem to have this ambition."


    Ling Chen shrugged, "You’re right. I never thought I would take this path either. Many times, due to various factors, this thing came into being." After pausing, Ling Chen continued, "Elder Tong, to put it urately, Dragon Tiger Hall is not an ordinary Martial Arts Academy. My idea is to turn Dragon Tiger Hall into a martial arts force, simr to the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion."


    Upon hearing this, Tong Zhentian was slightly taken aback, his smile suddenly faded.


    "Ling Chen, it’s good for young people to have ambitions, but building a force like the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion is not something that can be achieved just because you want it. The Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion has a history of hundreds of years with rich heritage. Its influence and status were built step by step by countless ancestors who invested time and energy. Dragon Tiger Hall is just an emerging force, and to reach the level of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, it would take at least a hundred years."


    "I understand this, but a hundred years is too long, I cannot wait until then. ording to my n, within three years, I want Dragon Tiger Hall to be a martial arts force that can rival the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion."


    "Impossible!" Tong Zhentian dismissed outright without a thought. "No matter how strong your abilities are, it’s impossible to achieve this within three years. Ling Chen, the path must be tread step by step; you can’t be fat with one bite. What is most important for a force? A solid foundation. You’re already eager to run before you’ve learned to walk—how can that seed? You are the most gifted and virtuous young person I’ve seen, which is why I highly regard you. I hope you can be down-to-earth and aplish great things."


    Tong Zhentian worried Ling Chen wanted to reach the skies in a single bound, and couldn’t help advising him.


    Ling Chen, brimming with confidence, smiled, "Elder Tong, I understand your meaning. You’re right, my starting point may beter than the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, but the height I stand isparable to it." Before Tong Zhentian could say anything, Ling Chen chimed in, "Elder Tong, it’s hard to exin now. How about this—do you have time tomorrow? I’ll pick you up to visit Dragon Tiger Hall. Once you go, you’ll understand why I have this confidence."


    "Alright." Tong Zhentian nodded and said, "Since you’ve said so, I must go and see."


    "It’s settled then." With that, Ling Chen got up and said, "Elder Tong, it’s gettingte. You should rest first. Tomorrow morning, I’ll drive over to pick you up."


    After seeing Ling Chen to the door and watching his departing figure, Tong Zhentian withdrew his gaze and sighed quietly.


    Having lived so long, he could guess quite a bit without needing everything spelled out. The sudden establishment of a martial arts force by Ling Chen at this juncture, with its goal aimed directly at the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, already exined many things.


    It seems that after years of tranquility, the martial arts world is finally going to stir up a storm again.


    ...


    The next day.


    At nine in the morning, Ling Chen parked his car at the hotel entrance, waiting for Tong Zhentian to appear.


    "Mr. Ling,ing so early to meet Elder Tong?"


    A voice came up, and Ling Chen turned to see Zhou Qian and Ren Han walking over side by side. Both had friendly smiles, exuding a signal of goodwill.


    "Good morning, Presidents." As the saying goes, don’t strike a smiling face, Ling Chen greeted politely.


    Ren Han said apologetically, "Mr. Ling, I’m really sorry aboutst night. If there was any offense, please don’t take it to heart."


    "Last night?" Ling Chen said with a faint smile, "I’ve already forgotten what happenedst night."


    "Haha! Mr. Ling is truly a leader among the younger generation, with a stomach that can hold a boat." Zhou Qianughed and said, "We might not know each other if we don’t fight. How about this—I’ll host and we’ll have lunch together to properly exchange thoughts. Mr. Ling, how does that sound?"


    Facing Zhou Qian’s invitation, Ling Chen smiled and gracefully declined, "I appreciate your kindness, but I’ve already made ns with Elder Tong forter to handle some private matters. Another day, I’ll host."


    "Alright, since Mr. Ling has ns, we won’t insist. Another day then." Zhou Qian was straightforward, not pressing further. But he regarded Ling Chen more highly—being able to arrange with Tong Zhentian privately showed that Tong Zhentian valued this young man greatly.


    It seems that fostering a good rtionship with him will only benefit the future.


    In the midst of conversation, Tong Zhentian appeared in a Zhongshan suit from the hotel.


    "Elder Tong!"


    "Elder Tong!"


    The three greeted in unison.


    "Zhou, I’m going out with Ling Chen for a bit. You handle today’s meeting. I won’t be attending. As always, avoid idle talk, empty words, and bragging; act instead of speaking, understand?" Tong Zhentian instructed.


    Zhou Qian, smiling wryly, said, "Rest assured, Elder Tong, we know what to do."


    "That’s best then."


    After speaking, Tong Zhentian got into Ling Chen’s Audi.


    More than half an hour passed, and Ling Chen drove to the outside of Dragon Tiger Hall. After parking, Ling Chen led Tong Zhentian straight into Dragon Tiger Hall.