CHAPTER 779: CHAPTER 784 CHEN QUAN

Several hours later, Ling Chen finally drove to the seaside where Su He resided.

It was still the same standalone cabin. At this time, night had fallen, and clusters of waves hit the shore, bringing the continual sounds of the surf.

Looking at the dim yellow light inside the cabin, Ling Chen parked the car, then, carrying Ling Kun, walked towards the cabin. As he approached the door without having to knock, he saw Su He, showing signs of age, open the door and appear at the entrance.

Su He took a glance at the unconscious Ling Kun and asked, "Who is he?"

"Elder Su, this is my father, Ling Kun."

"Come in."

Once inside, Ling Chen gently placed Ling Kun on the bed and took the blanket from Su He to cover Ling Kun, to prevent him from catching cold.

"What happened to him?" Su He inquired.

"My father was injured by Ji Gang." Ling Chen then recounted what porridge girl had told him. After hearing the story, a look of surprise flashed across the old man’s face. Before Ling Chen could finish, Su He walked over to Ling Kun, lifted his eyelids, and checked his body.

After Su He completed a full-body check of Ling Kun, the surprise on his face intensified. Noticing Su He’s changing expression, Ling Chen asked, "Elder Su, what’s wrong with my father?"

"Nothing." Su He shook his head, somewhat astonished, "Ling Chen, your father is quite remarkable."

"Remarkable? Elder Su, what do you mean?"

"Looking at your father’s age, he’s not very old, probably around his forties or fifties, but he has a high martial arts realm. It’s challenging to make it to the Heavenly List at such a young age."

"Heavenly List?" Ling Chen was startled, staring incredulously at Ling Kun lying on the bed. He never imagined his father was a martial arts master on the Heavenly List. He thought to himself that having a Heavenly List master as his backer, who would dare to bully him?

However, the thought of his still-unconscious father brought on worry.

"Elder Su, how do you know my father is a master of the Heavenly List?"

"Based on the life-preserving techniques he’s currently using." Su He explained, "This life-preserving method is actually called the Turtle Breath Skill, which is very similar to a type of yoga from India. In simple terms, it puts one in a peculiar state, reducing all bodily functions to a minimum. You can think of it as a type of suspended animation. In this state, the body slowly recovers automatically, though it takes quite a while. Generally, only those on the brink of death would use this method. Also, only a master of the Heavenly List could accomplish this. So, just by this alone, I can confirm your father is a master of the Heavenly List."

"Since my father is a master of the Heavenly List, how could he be so severely injured by Ji Gang?"

"The masters of the Heavenly List are also ranked. Your father is not very old, and I assume he has only recently made it onto the list, so he’s no match for Ji Gang." After saying this, Su He shifted topics and asked, "Bringing your father here, do you intend for him to stay?"

Ling Chen nodded and said, "Elder Su, as you know, I have many enemies right now. Given my father’s condition, if he stayed by my side, I wouldn’t have the strength to protect him. Therefore, I hope you can help, and let my father stay here to recuperate for a while."

"Alright," Su He agreed. "Since I live here alone and have nothing much to do, he can stay. Based on my estimates, given his current state, it will probably take a few months for him to wake up. Why don’t you come back and check in a couple of months?"

"Elder Su, I thank you."

Su He waved his hand, "No need to thank me. You did well at the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion this time, and you didn’t embarrass me."

Hearing these words, Ling Chen, surprised, said, "Elder Su, how did you know about my performance at the Yangxin Pavilion..."

"I have my ways," Su He said indifferently. "I know of Wang Hao; he generally ranks first among the disciples at the Yangxin Pavilion, with hardly anyone being his match. That you managed to overcome him was indeed beyond my expectations. Although it was a bit of a fluke, it’s still commendable that you achieved it. Kid, keep working hard, and someday you’ll be the true number one among Yangxin Pavilion’s disciples."

Thinking of the Yangxin Pavilion, Ling Chen immediately remembered the relationship between Liang Tian and Zhu Hong.

"Elder Su, there is something..." Ling Chen then spoke of the events that had occurred a few days ago. He wouldn’t have mentioned it to anyone else, but he had heard from Su Mei that, when Su He was still the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Master, Liang Tian was one of his subordinates, brought up by Su He himself. To some extent, Liang Tian could be considered Su He’s confidant. Therefore, with Liang Tian having reached this point, it was a matter Ling Chen felt he had to discuss with Su He.

As expected, upon hearing what Ling Chen had to say, even the usually composed Su He couldn’t help but frown.

"To think such a thing happened." Su He said solemnly, "Even though he was trained by me, if he has done wrong, then he must pay the price." After pausing, Su He changed the subject and spoke, "Regarding Song Mingzhe you mentioned, I do know a thing or two. Your elder brother is correct. Before the ’Eight Eccentrics’ became famous, there was indeed another group, and Song Mingzhe was one of them. Besides Song Mingzhe, there were four others, making up a total of five people, and Song Mingzhe ranked third in their group."

"Elder Su, then you should know who Song Mingzhe’s elder brother is."

"Not only do I know," Su He said with a smile, his smile carrying a deeper meaning, "Song Mingzhe’s elder brother is named Chen Quan, a formidable man who became a master of the Earthly List in his thirties. Furthermore, among the masters of the Earthly List, he ranked within the top three. At that time, his status was quite impressive. Back then, Chen Quan and his four companions roamed the Martial Arts world, each with their unique talents. Below the Heavenly List, they were nearly unbeatable. Had they continued, their fame may have surpassed that of the ’Eight Eccentrics’. Unfortunately, before their reputation spread, a significant incident occurred."

"At that time, Chen Quan and his group had a conflict with a master of the Heavenly List, resulting in them being humiliated. Chen Quan was a man of strong self-esteem, and after being humiliated by a master of the Heavenly List, he was determined to seek revenge. However, defeating a master of the Heavenly List is not an easy task. Years passed, and although Chen Quan’s strength improved, he was still far from reaching the level of the Heavenly List. Consequently, Chen Quan resorted to deviant means and forcefully elevated his abilities."

"It must be said that Chen Quan did indeed succeed. In just a few short years, he graduated to a master of the Heavenly List. Upon becoming one, Chen Quan immediately sought out that particular master of the Heavenly List for revenge. After much hardship, Chen Quan finally managed to kill that master of the Heavenly List and avenged himself."