<h4>Chapter 1386: Chapter 1694: Martial Arts Academy Showdown (2)</h4>


    "So, how did it go? What did you chat about with Su Mei?" He Ziyun asked, sitting in the office.


    "Not much, just some casual talk." Ling Chen crossed his legs and said, "The Su Mei of today is not the Su Mei of the past. Although we only talked for a while, I could sense her wariness towards me, so I didn’t ask too much and came back directly."


    In the past, when chatting with Su Mei, she would inadvertently reveal her emotions, but this time, each of Su Mei’s smiles felt stiff and not naturally expressed. That’s why Ling Chen had this feeling.


    "So what do we do now?" Tong Zhentian asked, "Their Martial Arts Academy is opening right at our doorstep. If we don’t act, the people in the Martial Arts world will mock our Dragon Tiger Hall for having no courage."


    Hearing this, Ling Chenughed indifferently, "Elder Tong, Mr. He, to be honest, I don’t really care about this. Have you forgotten the original purpose of establishing Dragon Tiger Hall? We set up Dragon Tiger Hall not topete and win but to carry on and revitalize the Martial Arts world, setting an example for everyone in it. From the establishment of Dragon Tiger Hall till now, I think we’ve basically achieved our goal. Although Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion is doing this to limit the development of Dragon Tiger Hall, aren’t they also cultivating new talents for the Martial Arts world? I think as long as it’s healthypetition, there’s no need for us to deliberately fight them, just keep a good direction and maintain a bnce."


    After listening to Ling Chen’s words, Tong Zhentian nodded and said earnestly, "You’re right, we were thinking too narrowly. Sitting in this position for a long time makes one uncontrobly want to seek greater power and ambition, almost forgetting what our original intention was. Ling Chen, although I’ve lived for over half my life, I can’t escape the erosion of desires, in this regard, you do the best, being indifferent to fame and fortune..."


    "Elder Tong, please stop," Ling Chen hastily said, "I’m not as good as you said, I just don’t have much pursuit of power, so I see many things more clearly."


    "Alright, both of you stop ttering each other." He Ziyun interjected, "Even if we want healthypetition, we have toe up with a response n; otherwise, more and more people will be attracted to the Heavenly Mechanism Pill. By then, if Dragon Tiger Hall has no students, that would be truly embarrassing."


    Ling Chen thought for a moment and said, "Mr. He, I’ve seriously considered this issue. Although the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion uses the Heavenly Mechanism Pill as a lure to attract others to join, we all know that they can’t possibly offer so many Heavenly Mechanism Pills to everyone. So, there must be some restrictions, and these restrictions won’t be low. Otherwise, even if Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion has deep foundations, it couldn’t withstand such consumption."


    "So what do you mean..."


    "Try to make Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion lower the conditions for obtaining the Heavenly Mechanism Pill, allowing more people to get it. Once the Heavenly Mechanism Pills are exhausted, what will they use to lure people? Unless they manufacture fake Heavenly Mechanism Pills, but such reputation-damaging acts Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion likely wouldn’t do."


    At this, Ling Chen looked at Tong Zhentian and asked, "Elder Tong, what resources do we currently have that we can offer?"


    "Martial Arts manuals, that’s the only resource we own. However, because of Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion’s involvement, Martial Arts manuals are no longer novel."


    Ling Chen nodded, "The resources of Dragon Tiger Hall are indeed too monotonous. Elder Tong, Mr. He, besides Martial Arts manuals and Spiritual Elixirs, what else do people in the Martial Arts world like?"


    "Well..." Tong Zhentian and He Ziyun exchanged a nce, "It should be weapons, especially for those who specialize in the eighteen weapons of martial arts. Their greatest desire is to own a handy weapon."


    "Exactly!" Ling Chen grinned, "I can invite Mr. Guo over. The benefit of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion is the Heavenly Mechanism Pill, while ours at the Dragon Tiger Hall will be the Divine Weapons. I believe, with Mr. Guo’s reputation, we can certainly attract a lot of people."


    "That’s not a bad idea," Tong Zhentian agreed, "After all, the Heavenly Mechanism Pill is a consumable resource, but weapons are permanent. If it’s a long-term battle, Dragon Tiger Hall will ensure we overpower Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. However, will Guo Ming agree to help? As far as I know, he has already retired."


    Ling Chenughed, "Elder Tong, rest assured. I am confident I can invite Mr. Guo here," jokingly, as he and Guo Ming are on the same boat now. As long as he asks, Guo Ming will not refuse.


    Mentioning Guo Ming, Ling Chen suddenly recalled something important, which is Ling Gengqiu. Hu Fei has already transported Ling Gengqiu’s parts to Beijing, and he wonders how well Ling Gengqiu has been recovering.


    Leaving Dragon Tiger Hall, Ling Chen drove home. On the way, he shared his idea with Guo Ming and asked about Ling Gengqiu’s recovery.


    "Rest assured, he’s doing very well now. If everything goes well, he’ll be up and about in a few days,"


    "Great, Mr. Guo, I’ll trouble you with things over there, and I’ll pick you up at the airport when the timees."


    Back home, Ling Chen found only Yang Qingling there, as his grandparents were out for a walk. "Mom, where are dad and the others? Didn’t theye back already?"


    "They went to the hospital. Ling Haitian got injured and is receiving treatment; your dad and Uncle Ling went to visit him." After saying that, Yang Qingling held Ling Chen’s hand and advised, "Son, don’t be like your dad, better to stay out of Ling Family affairs in the future."


    "Mom, don’t worry, I’ll handle things well."


    Just then, the door was pushed open from outside, and Ling Kun and Ling Tao walked in one after the other.


    Upon seeing Ling Chen, Ling Kun gestured for him toe over and said, "Son,e here, I have something to discuss with you."


    "Okay," Ling Chen replied, obediently following Ling Kun into the study. "Dad, Uncle Ling, what do you want to talk about?"


    "It’s like this, the Southern Ling Family has already been wiped out, but as you can see, the situation in the Northern Ling Family is problematic now with Ling Gao dead. How to deal with Ling Haitian and Ling Jun is a big issue,"


    Ling Tao added, "Ling Haitian definitely can’t continue as the Family Head, as for Ling Jun... he’s too self-serving. Your dad and I are thinking about who should inherit the Ling Family."


    Ling Chen pointed to himself and said, "Dad, you’re not thinking of me, are you? I’ve already made it clear, I have no interest in being the Ling Family Patriarch. Don’t look for me. Moreover, the Ling Family is in ruins, and I’m too busy with my matters to have the energy to handle this."