<h4>Chapter 1278: Chapter 1586: Enlightening with Righteousness (2)</h4>


    Seeing Su Mei’s unusual demeanor, Su He couldn’t help but find it strange. He proactively reached out to grab Su Mei’s wrist, wanting to help diagnose her.


    "Don’t... don’t touch me." Su Mei quickly pulled back her hand, blushing as she said, "Grandpa, I’m really fine, you don’t need to worry about me, I... I’m just a girl..." As she said this, Su Mei involuntarily lowered her head, not daring to look at Su He.


    Su He, being of a certain age, immediately realized he had asked too much, observing his granddaughter’s shy appearance. He coughed slightly and changed the topic, saying, "You’re not young anymore, it’s time to consider your lifelong matters. Though you are the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Master, this position will eventually require a sessor. There are many outstanding young talents in both the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion and Yangxin Pavilion. Is there anyone you have your eye on? Grandpa can help you make connections."


    "Grandpa, I don’t want to consider this matter for the time being, let’s talk about itter." Su Mei politely declined.


    "I think Wang Hao is quite good. He’s considered the most talented youth in the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. Given time, his achievements are boundless. Moreover, he’s my disciple, having him assist you by your side, I can be much more assured. Of course, it’s just a suggestion, the key is still up to you."


    Su Mei gently nodded and said, "I understand."


    "Alright then, take a rest, I’m heading back." After speaking, Su He turned and walked out of the bedroom.


    At the doorway, Su Mei seemed to remember something and quickly called after Su He, asking, "Grandpa, can I go outside for a walk?"


    Su He pondered for a moment and said, "You should stay in the room. I’ve already announced externally that you’re unwell, and during this period, I’m temporarily handling the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion’s affairs. Rest well, don’t worry about the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion’s matters, I’ll manage them for you." With that, Su He walked out without turning back.


    Hearing the door close outside, Su Mei immediately lifted the nket, face flushed, and looked at Ling Chen, softly murmuring like a mosquito, "Come out."


    Ling Chen sat up, long exhaling a breath. Just now, Su He was right beside him, and he didn’t even dare to breathe for fear of being discovered. If Su He hadn’t left, he would have suffocated. Taking a few deep breaths, Ling Chen nced at Su Mei beside him, seeing her blushing face, shy eyes avoiding his, full of the charms of a coy, alluring woman.


    Thinking of the previous actions, Ling Chen seemed a bit embarrassed. Su Mei was only wearing a nightgown, which was very short, just reaching the thighs. While lying under the nket, to avoid Su He discovering someone else beneath, Ling Chen could only tightly embrace Su Mei’s delicate body. However, this inevitably led to skin contact between them.


    Just under the nket, feeling Su Mei’s white, tender skin, Ling Chen’s mind was restless, unable to focus on the conversation between Su Mei and Su He, constantly trying to control his bodily reactions.


    Ling Chen was ufortable, and Su Mei was even more so. Growing up, she had never been so intimately connected with a man. If it weren’t for the fear of being discovered by Su He, she wouldn’t have resorted to this strategy. During the conversation with Su He earlier, she clearly felt some natural reactions from Ling Chen’s body, tightly pressing against her thigh. That feeling... just thinking about it was embarrassing.


    Sensing the awkward atmosphere between the two, Ling Chen lightly coughed twice and awkwardly said, "Your grandfather shouldn’t being back, right?"


    Su Mei shook her head and asked, "Did you hear everything my grandfather just said?"


    "I did." Bringing up serious matters, Ling Chen immediately became serious, "Miss Su, like I’ve been saying, your grandfather is already prepared to cleanse the entire Martial Arts world with blood. If we don’t find a way to stop him, who knows how many people will die at his hands. Miss Su, you’re a kind-hearted person, do you really want to see the entire Martial Arts world buried by your Su Family’s hands?"


    Su Mei sighed, "You’re right, grandpa indeed made the wrong choice on this matter. But what can I do? He’s already taken control of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion again, holding all the power, I can’t do anything."


    "What you can’t do, I can achieve." Ling Chen said, "As long as you can help me find that record, I can stop your grandfather. Miss Su, you..."


    Before Ling Chen could finish, Su Mei raised her head and replied, "If I help you stop grandfather, what will you do next? Are you going to expose the evidence against the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, call everyone to attack it, and uproot the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilionpletely?"


    "Ling Chen, the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion is the hard-earned legacy of our Su Family ancestors. Even if I’m dissatisfied with grandpa’s decision, I will never betray the Su Family. I’m sorry! I can’t help you with this."


    Ling Chen pondered for a while and said, "Miss Su, if I promise to preserve the existence of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion and avoid harming its people as much as possible, would you be willing to assist me?"


    Upon hearing this, Su Mei looked at Ling Chen in surprise and asked, "What do you mean by this?"


    "These years, to resolve the potential threat of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, the Skyhawk Pavilion has been killing everywhere, with countless blood on their hands. So, the true culprits are the Skyhawk Pavilion and the people behind them. If everyone knows the rtionship between the Skyhawk Pavilion and the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, what do you think the Martial Arts world would think? However, I can help you separate the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion from this. In this way, the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion won’t be affected at all. Of course, you have to make some sacrifices, abandon the Skyhawk Pavilion, not only draw a line between them but also stand out and dere war against them, showing your stance. By then, not only will the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion’s reputation not be affected, but it will also make people in the Martial Arts world look at you in a new light."


    "Abandon the Skyhawk Pavilion?" Su Mei muttered, seemingly shocked by Ling Chen’s proposal.


    Ling Chen nodded and said, "If you want to preserve the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, this is the only way; the key is whether you are willing."


    "The Skyhawk Pavilion is the strongest force of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. Abandoning the Skyhawk Pavilion is tantamount to severing an arm. Ling Chen, why haven’t I noticed before, that your mind is so scheming? This is your pre-determined n, isn’t it?"


    Ling Chen smiled wryly, "Miss Su, I’m helping you find a way to get through the current crisis. In any case, I’ve said what needs to be said; now it’s up to you to choose." After pausing, Ling Chen continued, "Miss Su, you should know my character. I, Ling Chen, always stand by my word, I won’t deceive you."


    "Can you really preserve the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion?"


    "Absolutely. If you don’t believe me, we can draw up an agreement, write it clearly on paper."


    Su Mei gazed into Ling Chen’s clear eyes for a while before slowly saying, "Alright, I’ll ept your proposal. There’s no need for an agreement if you have any ill intent towards the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, no amount of agreements will be effective."