<h4>Chapter 1284: Chapter 1592: The Crusade (2)</h4>


    "Second Brother," Ling Chen looked at Xu Ming and asked, "Do you think there’s something suspicious about this?"


    "What do you mean?"


    "We all know the headquarters of Skyhawk Pavilion isn’t in the country, yet Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion has gathered everyone here. What do you think they’re up to?"


    Xu Ming shook his head and said, "It’s still unclear for now. However, Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion has leverage over us, so I believe they won’t y any tricks."


    "Let’s hope so."


    In the midst of conversation, a sudden ’thump thump thump’ sound came from outside the door. Wei Jiahao quickly walked to the door and opened it. Seeing who had arrived, Wei Jiahao was slightly stunned, then smiled and stepped aside, calling into the room, "Sixth Brother,e see who’s here."


    Ling Chen focused his gaze and saw a woman standing behind Wei Jiahao. Upon realizing who it was, Ling Chen was somewhat surprised and quickly got up to greet her.


    "Xiaozhu, howe you’re here?" Ling Chen was very surprised, not expecting to see Zhu Xiaozhu at Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion.


    Zhu Xiaozhu gave a gentle smile, greeting everyone present.


    "I was invited by Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. I heard they’re nning to fight Skyhawk Pavilion. Since there are quite a few martial artists involved this time, to prevent casualties, Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion invited several doctors."


    "So that’s how it is." Ling Chen nodded and asked, "Will the Shi Family folks be here as well?"


    "They’re already here. I saw Master when I arrived." As she spoke the word ’Master’, a trace of sadness shed in Zhu Xiaozhu’s watery eyes.


    Back then, Shi Su had single-handedly raised her, teaching her medicine. In her heart, she always regarded Shi Su as her mother. However, Shi Su’s actions had deeply disappointed her.


    Feeling Zhu Xiaozhu’s emotional fluctuation, how could Ling Chen not understand her thoughts?


    "Don’t think too much of it," Ling Chenforted, "Come on. Since you’re here, stay with us. I’ll arrange a room for you."


    "Thank you!"


    "Why the politeness between us?"


    In the blink of an eye, two days passed. The number of martial artists gathering at Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion grew to over three hundred. Including Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion’s members, there were nearly five hundred people.


    "Sixth Brother, we just received word from Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. We’ll head out after lunch," Qiu Yong came to deliver Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion’s message.


    "Finally, we’re leaving," Ling Chen remarked, "Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion wasted two to three days here, no way their intentions are pure. For now, let’s follow them and see what they’re nning."


    "Alright, I’ll notify the others to be ready for departure at any time."


    After lunch, following a brief rest, they saw members from Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion arriving. Ling Chen was surprised to see Wang Hao, unexpectedly sent by Su He.


    Ling Chen cared little for Wang Hao, someone he didn’t even want to look at.


    Su He sent Wang Hao to apany them, obviously to monitor their every move.


    Before long, several hundred martial artists, led by Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, marched grandly outside the forest. After half an hour of walking, twenty or so double-decker buses were parked on the road, each capable of seating dozens.


    Ling Chen and his group, numbering over ten, found a spot towards the back. Qiu Yong and the others were tactful, leaving the seat next to Ling Chen for Zhu Xiaozhu withoutpeting for it.


    As the bus started moving, Ling Chen looked out the window, keeping an eye on the convoy’s route.


    Over an hour passed, and the convoy reached the airport. For this expedition, Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion had chartered three nes. For the wealthy and powerful Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, this was nothing.


    Boarding the ne, Ling Chen had a sudden idea and led his people onto the ne that Su He and his group were on.


    "What are you doing?" Wang Hao stepped forward to stop Ling Chen, pointing to a nearby ne, "Your seats are over there."


    Ling Chen smiled with a hint of sarcasm, saying, "I’ll sit wherever I like. You don’t have the authority to control me."


    At this, Wang Hao’s expression turned cold, saying sternly, "Ling Chen, this is a Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion-led operation; you’d better not be too arrogant."


    "Is that so? I think you should consult your master, see if he agrees to my request."


    Wang Hao waved his hand dismissively, coldly saying, "No need to consult; the master is busy and doesn’t have time for such trifling matters."


    "In that case... we won’t participate in this operation." With that, Ling Chen turned to leave with his people heading out of the airport. After a short distance, Ling Chen suddenly turned back, smiling at Wang Hao, "You should tell Elder Su, not for anything else; I just fear you can’t bear the consequences."


    Wang Hao snorted, not taking Ling Chen’s words to heart. Let them leave, what’s the big deal. Previously, Su He had him apany the Dragon Tiger Hall people, he was already displeased. Bound by his master’s orders, heplied. Now, with Ling Chen’s group gone, he was relieved not to have them in his way.


    Leaving the airport, Ling Chen and his group found a quiet ce to rest for a while.


    "Sixth Brother, why didn’t we just board the ne?" Yuan Yun asked puzzled.


    From the side, Xia Yue agreed, "Yes, why insist on being on the same ne as Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion? Anyway, we’re at odds with them, might as well not see each other."


    Ling Chen smiled slightly, exining, "Third Brother, Fifth Sister, I’m just being cautious. Once the ne takes off, we’ll be trapped in the air, unable to act. If Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion has any foul y in mind, none of us will survive. So, staying with them ensures our safety."


    "Indeed," Tong Zhentian chimed in, "Ling Chen’s consideration is wise. Right now, we’re a thorn in Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion’s side, Su He would dly kill us immediately. Whatever the case, we must be vignt, never giving Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion a chance."


    Hearing this, everyone finally understood.


    Minutes ticked by, and after about ten minutes, Ling Chen finally saw Wang Hao running over.


    "Ling Chen, seats have been arranged for you all. Let’s go," Wang Hao said tly, suppressing his anger. He couldn’t understand why Su He, upon learning Ling Chen’s group had left, flew into a rage, scolding him severely, a first-time urrence.


    Not only that, Su He tasked him personally to fetch them back; failure would mean severing their master-disciple rtionship and expelling him from Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion.


    From Su He’s attitude, it was clear the matter was serious, no joke. Left with no choice, Wang Hao searched high and low for Ling Chen’s group. Luckily, he spotted Ling Chen at the entrance.