<h4>Chapter 1385: Chapter 1693: Martial Arts Academy Rivalry (1)</h4>


    Ling Chen wore a speechless expression as the two elderly men teased him. As he emerged from the office, Ling Chen met with Chen Junfeng and others. This action was much thanks to Chen Junfeng’s help, and Ling Chen felt the need to express his gratitude.


    After a brief rest at the Dragon Tiger Hall, Ling Chen drove by himself to the Martial Arts Academy set up by the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. He Ziyun had mentioned that the Academy was not far from the Dragon Tiger Hall. Ling Chen had thought this "not far" meant at least a few kilometers, but after just a few hundred meters of driving, he saw two stone lions standing outside arge gate. On top of the stone lions hung red ribbons, and a que at the top bore the fourrge characters "Heavenly Mechanism Arts Hall," written in a vigorous style.


    Ling Chen parked the car and went directly to the entrance of the Heavenly Mechanism Arts Hall. It seemed they were in a rush to open, as many painting jobs were not fullypleted, and at the moment, a few painters were outside painting the walls, with the air filled with the smell of paint.


    Before entering, Ling Chen saw two young men in the Academy’s uniform walking out.


    "Hello, sir. May I ask whom you’re looking for?" one of the youths asked politely.


    Ling Chen smiled slightly, "I’m Ling Chen. I’ve heard that Master Su is here, so I came by to pay a visit."


    Hearing Ling Chen’s name, the youth was taken aback, quickly sping his hands together in respect and saying, "Oh, so it’s Mr. Ling, pleasee in." Inside the Academy, Ling Chen looked around and saw there were up to a hundred students on the vast practice field, ranging from five or six-year-old children to teenagers. They were all diligently practicing their basic skills.


    Seeing this, Ling Chen couldn’t help but see Su Mei in a new light. In his eyes, Su Mei had always been a righteous person, never willing or needing to use any unscrupulous means. However, after going through so many things, Su Mei finally changed, or rather... she had gradually matured. As the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Master, if it were the era when the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion dominated the Martial Arts world, her kind of personality would be suitable. However, when facingpetitors, Su Mei’s personality is a significant weakness.


    From this incident, Su Mei had learned to use strategies to achieve her goals, even if those strategies were not entirely aboveboard. This is one of the essential factors for a mature leader.


    In fact, after the incident with Su He concluded, Ling Chen didn’t want to sh with the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion anymore. ording to his n, in less than a decade, the Dragon Tiger Hall could entirely surpass the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. However, the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion was quite clever and saw through their n. With the opening of the Heavenly Mechanism Arts Hall, the Dragon Tiger Hall’s expansion ns had to be temporarily halted; otherwise, continuing would yield little benefit.


    Soon, the two youths led Ling Chen to the reception room. "Mr. Ling, please wait a moment, I’ll notify the Pavilion Master right away."


    Ling Chen nodded, picked up a cup of tea, and started drinking it by himself.


    Meanwhile, in a room within the Heavenly Mechanism Arts Hall, after listening to the two youths’ report, Su Mei waved her hand and said, "I understand, you two may leave now."


    Once the two youths had exited the room, Su Mei turned to Du Kang beside her and asked, "Elder Du, Ling Chen hase to see me at this time, I’m afraid he’s here to cause trouble. What do you think we should do?"


    "Ling Chen came alone, so it likely isn’t to cause trouble. Pavilion Master, if you don’t want to see him, perhaps you can find an excuse to send him away. However, I suggest you meet with him to understand the Dragon Tiger Hall’s intention."


    "Alright, I understand."


    After waiting a few minutes, Ling Chen, seated in the reception room, finally saw Su Mei walking gracefully from outside.


    "Miss Su." Ling Chen greeted, standing up and going towards her with a smile.


    "Sorry to keep you waiting."


    "No problem, the Heavenly Mechanism Arts Hall just opened, you must be busy with many things. I encountered some troublesome matters recently, otherwise, I would havee a long time ago to congratte you. My visit today was unnned, and I haven’t prepared any gifts; I hope you don’t think I’m being stingy."


    Su Mei smiled lightly, "Your visit is more than enough to make me happy, please have a seat." Once they were seated, Su Mei said, "Ling Chen, I apologize for taking away the Dragon Tiger Hall’s business. I initially thought you were here to demand an exnation."


    Ling Chen waved his hand and grinned, "Listen to yourself, am I such a petty person? As I’ve said before, the Martial Arts world needs fresh blood, only this way can it grow and rejuvenate. The fact that your Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion is willing to abandon old habits and innovate makes me happy. I believe, as long as we work together, the Martial Arts world will eventually reach its peak again. So, we’re both contributing to the future of the Martial Arts world, with amon goal, there’s no need to talk about ’stealing business’."


    Hearing this, Su Mei was silent for a moment before saying, "I heard you were missing for some time, what happened?"


    Ling Chen acted helpless, sighing, "Floating in the Martial Arts world, how can one not get hurt? The more people you have, the more enemies you naturally rue. But luckily, I’m someone with a strong life force, there’s no obstacle I can’t ovee. See, I’m now sitting here perfectly fine in front of you, right?"


    Changing the subject, Ling Chen asked, "By the way! Miss Su, may I ask, your grandfather..."


    Before Ling Chen could finish, Su Mei gently shook her head and said, "I have no news about him, and the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion has severed ties with him. From now on, his actions have nothing to do with the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion."


    "Miss Su, you misunderstood me, it’s been so long, I don’t wish to pursue it further. No matter what, Elder Su counts as half my master. If possible, I hope to sit down with him, have a drink, and chat, and let bygones be bygones." After a pause, Ling Chen continued, "In truth, I understand Elder Su’s actions, only that his method was wrong. Miss Su, if you get a chance to see Elder Su in the future, please pass on a message for me. ’Once a teacher, always a father; no matter what happens in the future, he will always be the most respected person.’"


    Su Mei nodded, "I’ll mention it if the opportunity arises, but I personally think that chance is slim."


    "Alright." Ling Chen smiled, stood up, and said, "With the Academy opening, you must have a lot to do, so I won’t disturb you further. Let’s keep in touch more often. As long as there’s nothing going on, I’m usually in East Sea City."


    "Then let me walk you out."


    As he left the Heavenly Mechanism Arts Hall, Ling Chen exchanged a few polite words with Su Mei before driving back to the Dragon Tiger Hall.


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