<h4>Chapter 1281: Chapter 1589: Obtaining the Record (2)</h4>


    "Release my granddaughter immediately, and I will let bygones be bygones. Otherwise, I will mobilize the entire Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion to hunt you down. Even if you flee to the ends of the earth, I won’t let you go."


    "I appreciate your kindness, but I think she’ll be safer staying with me." As he spoke, Ling Chen took out the record book he had just found from his pocket. Seeing the thing in his hand, Su He’s expression changed, his eyes turning sharp and filled with a murderous aura.


    "Give that to me." Su He stretched out his hand, enunciating each word.


    "Haha!" Ling Chen replied with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes, "Old Su, I went through a lot of trouble to find this thing. Do you think I’d hand it over so easily?"


    Su He said nothing, just gestured to the two middle-aged men behind him. One of them understood and immediately exited the room. Before long, the middle-aged man returned to Su He’s side, apanied by arge group of members—more than ten of them, each with a sharp glint of murderous intent in their eyes.


    Seeing these people arrive, a trace of surprise shed in Ling Chen’s eyes. He had stayed at the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion before but had never seen such fierce people. Skyhawk Pavilion! In an instant, Ling Chen guessed their identity. Only assassins from the Skyhawk Pavilion would Su He dare to bring into this room without any scruples.


    "You’d better look below you."


    Hearing this, Ling Chen retreated to the window and nced obliquely at the ground. Instantly, he saw the tower surrounded by nearly a hundred people.


    "Without mymand, you won’t escape from here. Hand over my granddaughter and that record, and I will spare your life," Su He said coldly.


    Ling Chen fearlesslyughed, "What if I refuse?"


    "Then don’t expect to leave alive."


    Facing Su He’s threat, Ling Chen flipped his wrist, and a sharp dagger appeared in his hand. He ced the dagger against Su Mei’s fair neck, staring at Su He and said, "If I die, she won’t live either. Now, tell your men to step back."


    At these words, everyone turned their eyes to Su He. However, Su He showed no sign of having them retreat, instead taking two steps forward and speaking, "Let me be clear. If you don’t hand over what you have tonight, I won’t let you leave."


    "Even if it costs your granddaughter’s life, you won’t let me go?"


    Su Mei looked at her grandfather, wanting to know his decision. However, without even ncing at Su Mei, Su He said chillingly, "That record concerns the entire Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion and must remain. As for my granddaughter... being part of the Su Family, making sacrifices for the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion is normal. If she dies, I will expend every effort to avenge her. Whether it’s you or the forces behind you, you’ll pay in blood."


    Ling Chen smiled, "I see, so your granddaughter’s life isn’t as important as that record." As he spoke, he stole a nce at Su Mei, seeing her face pale, eyes dead, devoid of any emotion.


    Seeing this, Ling Chen sighed inwardly. He knew that Su He’s response not only hurt Su Mei but also filled her with despair.


    "Hand it over," Su He demanded coldly, "My patience is limited."


    "Or what? Are you prepared to kill us all?"


    Su He nodded and said, "If necessary, I will."


    "Alright." Ling Chen shrugged helplessly, "I can’tpete with you in ruthlessness, but... I’m smarter than you." As soon as he finished speaking, Ling Chen suddenly revealed a strange smile. Seeing the smile on his face, Su He felt a sense of unease.


    Before he could react, Ling Chen suddenly pushed Su Mei forward then turned and rushed towards the window. Since Su Mei was blocking him, Su He couldn’t pursue immediately and had to circumvent her. This undoubtedly slowed his actions by a beat.


    When he was about to reach the window, Ling Chen spread his arms and jumped from the top of the tower. Everyone was stunned by the sight.


    This guy... does he want to die? Jumping from such a height, even a top expert from the Heavenly List would undoubtedly die.


    However, as everyone was puzzled, they suddenly heard a sharp cry from the night sky. Immediately, a huge dark shadow swooped down, grabbing the falling Ling Chen and swiftly rising, disappearing into the vast night.


    That was... an eagle?


    Everyone was shocked, not expecting the opponent to have such a trick, able to control such arge eagle. No wonder he was fearless; he had already nned his escape route.


    "Chase him!" Su Hemanded sternly.


    "Su... Su Lao, how are we supposed to chase him?" a man asked.


    Su He gave the man a cold nce, and he immediately shut up, not daring to say more, hurriedly leading people out of the room. "Grandfather..." Su Mei stood aside nkly, expressionlessly looking at Su He.


    "Do you know who that kidnapper is?"


    Su Mei shook her head and asked, "Grandfather, what was that thing in his hand? Why are you so tense?"


    "That thing concerns the fate of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. I’ll tell you when the time is right. For now, you must be shaken; go rest, I have many things to handle." With that, Su He ignored Su Mei and walked out.


    Watching his departing figure, Su Mei gritted her teeth, her once lifeless eyes gradually gaining determination.


    At this moment, two kilometers away from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, a shadow swooped down from above, slowly lowering Ling Chen to the ground.


    As soon as he touched down, Qiu Yong and others immediately ran over, asking with concern, "Sixth Brother, are you alright?"


    Ling Chen smiled slightly, "Big Brother, do I look like I’m in trouble? Fortunately, Little Tian helped, or I wouldn’t have escaped."


    "Only you would be bold enough to use such a method," Yuan Yun said admiringly.


    Xu Ming asked, "Sixth Brother, did you find what you were looking for?"


    "Here!" Ling Chen pulled the record from his pocket and handed it to Xu Ming, "I’ve looked over it; it should be correct."


    Xu Ming flipped through a few pages and nodded, "Yes, that’s it." Then Xu Ming handed the record back to Ling Chen, instructing, "Keep it well and don’t lose it; it’s key to our sess or failure."


    "Second Brother, you should keep it," Ling Chen said. "You’re so skilled; with you keeping it, there should be no problem."


    Xu Ming hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "Alright."