<h4>Chapter 1423: Chapter 1731: Reorganizing the Martial Arts Association</h4>


    Ling Chen frowned and said, "What exactly does he intend to do?"


    "I’m not entirely sure, but rest assured, I’ve already contacted Falcon Company in Beijing. Coincidentally, the security for that private research organization is handled by Falcon Company, which is very convenient for our operation."


    "Have any experts been dispatched over there? Zhu Hong alone is not a concern, but we must be wary of Chen Quan by his side."


    "You don’t need to worry about that; I’ve already informed Officer Xia. Zhu Hong is now an A-level fugitive, and as long as he dares to show himself, the police won’t let him slip away. By then, Beijing will dispatch police support. Even if Chen Quan is a Heavenly List expert, he can’t possiblypete against bullets." Pausing for a moment, Hu Fei continued, "Anyway, Zhu Hong and Chen Quan hold no value for us. If they’re dead, so be it. We just need to get hold of that severed limb."


    Ling Chen nodded and said, "Alright, I leave this matter entirely to you. I just asked the doctor, and with my current condition, it looks like I’ll need to recuperate for another week before discharge."


    "No problem, just focus on healing; we’ll handle the rest." At this point, Hu Fei seemed to recall something and spoke again, "Oh yes! There’s another matter, not sure if they mentioned it to you. The Heavenly Mechanism Arts Hall has recently had a lot of big moves, and they’re all aimed at Dragon Tiger Hall."


    "Is that so? They didn’t tell me."


    "Probably because your health hasn’t recovered yet, Elder Tong and the others didn’t want you to worry and kept it from you."


    "Are you clear on the details?"


    "Longhu Martial Arts Hall isn’t under my purview. I just heard that the Heavenly Mechanism Arts Hall convinced people from the martial arts association to host an exchangepetition, with participants from major martial arts academies across the country. However, everyone knows the real stars of thepetition are the Heavenly Mechanism Arts Hall and Dragon Tiger Hall. Additionally, it seems the Heavenly Mechanism Arts Hall proposed to reorganize the martial arts association, establish amittee, andprehensively manage all martial arts academies nationwide. In the future, whether establishing an academy or founding a branch, approval from the martial arts association will be required."


    Upon hearing this, Ling Chen’s eyes narrowed. The proposal from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion speaks for itself. They are used to being high and mighty, wanting to be the overlord in the martial arts world, and now in operating martial arts academies, they intend to dominate as well. Once the martial arts association is reorganized, the power it holds will be immense, and the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion will surely find ways to control the martial arts association, thereby restricting Dragon Tiger Hall’s development.


    Tsk tsk!


    It’s undeniable; the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion’s idea is clever. If they seed, the development prospects for Dragon Tiger Hall are indeed worrying.


    "Fatty, how do they n to restructure the martial arts association?"


    "That I don’t know; you need to ask Elder Tong and the others for specifics. However, for now, you don’t need to worry too much about it. Elder Tong, with his age and experience, will certainly figure out a solution."


    "Got it, I’ll give Elder Tong a call and ask at that time."


    After seeing off Hu Fei, Ling Gengqiu nearby asked, "Do you think the actions of Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion are rted to Su Cheng’en and the others?"


    "There definitely is a connection, but we don’t have evidence to prove it. And even if we had evidence, what could be done? Su Mei has be smarter now; she won’t openly help Su Cheng’en and Su He but will secretly create trouble for our Dragon Tiger Hall to ensure Su Cheng’en can deal with them in peace."


    "If that’s the case, why not directly eliminate Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion?" Ling Gengqiu suggested, "Just let me make a move; I guarantee solving them quietly."


    Ling Chen shook his head and said, "No, we can’t do that. Everyone in martial arts knows about the open and covert fights between Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion and Dragon Tiger Hall. If Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion were suddenly eliminated, they would surely suspect us. Moreover, if we did that, how would we be any different from Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion? Even if we want topete, it’s about defeating them openly and fairly, not using underhanded means. Besides, what Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion is doing now is exactly what I hope for."


    "What do you mean by that?"


    Ling Chen smiled slightly, "Competition brings progress. It’s the right time to use Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion to reshape the entire martial arts world."


    "Your idea is good, but the key is, if you can’t achieve ultimate victory, it’s all for nothing."


    "I know, which is precisely whypetition bes fun. Otherwise, if one only seeks victory by any means, what’s the point? Don’t you think?"


    "You’re right. Okay, since you don’t want me to get involved, I won’t meddle."


    After resting for a while, Ling Chen’s mind returned to what Hu Fei mentioned, Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion... Su Mei, I hope you don’t be another Su He, otherwise, I will have no choice but to act harshly.


    After contemting for a moment, Ling Chen took out his phone and dialed Tong Zhentian’s number. Although Tong Zhentian would handle it, he still felt uneasy. After all, this matter involves the future of Dragon Tiger Hall and must be treated seriously.


    Before long, the call connected, and Tong Zhentian’s voice came through, "Your call is quite timely; we just finished the meeting."


    "Were you worrying about the matter of the martial arts association?"


    "You found out?" Tong Zhentian replied with a hint of surprise.


    "Fatty just came to see me and mentioned it. Elder Tong, why didn’t you tell me about such an important matter?"


    "Didn’t want to disturb your rest. So, what’s your take on the matter?"


    "Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion’s goal is clear, aiming to restrict the development of Dragon Tiger Hall. Elder Tong, did youe up with a strategy during your meeting earlier?"


    "It’s a bit problematic." Tong Zhentian said in a deep voice, "Things aren’t as simple as we thought. Restructuring the martial arts association is something I look forward to. However, Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion proposed establishing amittee with nine representatives from the martial artsmunity, and every major decision in the association must pass throughmittee voting. We’re now troubled by the issue of themittee members’ slots. Representatives from the martial artsmunity must be people of influence within the martial world, a field in which our Dragon Tiger Hall falls shortpared to Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion."


    Hearing this, Ling Chen couldn’t help but furrow his brows. He understood Tong Zhentian’s point; the most respected figure in Dragon Tiger Hall was Tong Zhentian himself, and besides him, there were few people of influence in the martial world. Once themittee is established, Dragon Tiger Hall’s control of the slots will certainly be inferior to Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. Consequently, Dragon Tiger Hall will faceprehensive suppression.


    This is a big problem!


    "Elder Tong, do you have any ideas?"


    "There are a few revered elders in the martial world, and they’ve received invitations to join themittee. If we can gain their support, perhaps we have a chance topete with Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. However, I’m now worried about another issue."