CHAPTER 780: CHAPTER 785: PAST EVENTS OF SU HE

"However, although Chen Quan successfully avenged himself, the crooked path he took was ultimately not the right way. Not long after his revenge, he unfortunately went mad during his martial arts practice, losing his sanity. Despite his madness, Chen Quan’s strength was undeniable, and there were few who could stand against him. After losing his reason, he went on a killing spree, and many innocent people perished at his hands. Song Mingzhe and the others could not stop Chen Quan, and to avoid being harmed by him, they had no choice but to flee."

"At that time, I was still in Yangxin Pavilion. After learning about this, I immediately went to find Chen Quan and brought him to Yangxin Pavilion, where I imprisoned him."

Imprisoned?

Upon hearing this, Ling Chen seemed to recall something, and a chill ran through his heart. During his time in Yangxin Pavilion, he had seen a man whose hands and feet were bound by chains, restricting his freedom. Moreover, the man’s demeanor seemed to have lost all sanity.

Could it be... that the person Elder Su mentioned was Chen Quan?

Seeing Ling Chen’s dazed expression, Elder Su asked, "What are you thinking about?"

"Elder Su, has Chen Quan been kept in Yangxin Pavilion all this time?"

"Indeed. Why, have you seen him?"

Ling Chen nodded and recounted the events of his last visit. After listening, Elder Su nodded and said, "That person is Chen Quan. However, there are not many in Yangxin Pavilion who know of his identity, only that he was captured by me, committed heinous crimes, and was sentenced to life imprisonment."

"Elder Su..." Ling Chen frowned and said, "From what you said, did Song Mingzhe and the others come out of hiding because of Chen Quan?"

"Of course, it’s related. If there is anyone in this world who could persuade Song Mingzhe and the others to act, it would only be Chen Quan. I suspect that this Zhu Hong you mentioned might have formed a connection with Chen Quan, otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to obtain the aid of Song Mingzhe and the others."

Ling Chen narrowed his eyes, a cold glint flashing through his Mo Che-like pupils. Zhu Hong had stayed in Yangxin Pavilion for a long time, and since Chen Quan was also imprisoned there, it’s very likely they had encountered each other. Humph! Zhu Hong was indeed lucky to have gained the aid of Chen Quan.

However, Chen Quan’s willingness to help Zhu Hong must not have been without conditions. These two cunning individuals must have reached some sort of agreement.

No!

This matter had to be reported to Su Mei as quickly as possible, to find a way to stop Chen Quan from escaping, and especially to prevent him from becoming a backbone for Zhu Hong.

As he was reflecting, Elder Su suddenly said, "It’s getting very late today, you might as well stay here for the night and head back tomorrow."

"Alright."

...

The night was dense, the moonlight like water, casting upon the undulating waves and transforming into speckles of silver light, which reflected in Ling Chen’s dark eyes.

Outside by the fireside, Ling Chen held a long stick, roasting the fresh fish Elder Su had caught from the sea, and asked, "Elder Su, why did you suddenly leave Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion and come here to live in seclusion?"

Sitting beside him, Elder Su answered without even looking up, "Did Su Mei tell you?"

Ling Chen nodded and said, "Elder Su, Miss Su is very worried about you, she hopes to see you."

Elder Su sighed lightly, "What’s there to see? I’ve grown accustomed to freedom alone. If I really had to go back to Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, I’d probably find it unbearable."

"Elder Su, why did you leave Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion in the first place? I’ve heard quite a few rumors..."

Before Ling Chen could finish speaking, Elder Su chuckled and continued, "Is there a rumor saying I left because my end was near, so I found a secluded place to avoid affecting the management of Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion?" Laughing louder, Elder Su nodded and said, "Actually, the rumors weren’t wrong; at that time, I indeed believed my end was near. Having resigned from the position of Pavilion Master, I stayed in Yangxin Pavilion. Because of my presence, Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion remained stable. I knew that if I were gone, Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion would definitely face problems. Given its size and the many people involved, it was inevitable that some would harbor ill intentions. To prevent such an incident, I chose to leave Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. That way, no one would know if I was dead or alive, and they would always be wary."

"And what happened later?" Ling Chen asked with interest.

"Later... as you can see, I’m still alive," said Elder Su. "Originally, I thought my time was nearly up, so I moved to this quiet place, hoping to pass away peacefully. What I didn’t expect was that living amidst nature unexpectedly allowed me to comprehend a higher realm. With the improvement of my realm, my health gradually recovered, becoming better and better until now. Since then, I’ve simply settled down here. Moreover, the disputes within Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion are too many, and I don’t want to get involved anymore. Ling Chen, you don’t need to worry about me; if it’s really time for me to appear, I will naturally show up."

"Ling Chen, you still have a long road ahead; think more for yourself." Saying this, Elder Su stood up and said, "It’s getting late, get some rest early."

...

The next day.

Ling Chen bid farewell to Elder Su and drove directly to the airport in Jinhai City, returning to East Sea City.

Back in East Sea City, Ling Chen went to see Nanrong Wanqing. After a few days of rest, Nanrong Wanqing’s health had improved significantly.

"By the way! Lin just called me, she will be back in a few days, and you can help me pick her up at the airport then."

"Alright, no problem."

Ling Chen readily agreed. After being away for so long, the young lady was finally coming back.

After visiting Nanrong Wanqing, Ling Chen went straight to the hospital’s special care ward. He had instructed that the area around the special care ward be heavily guarded, and anyone approaching had to go through multiple checks. For Jiang Yunkai’s safety, Ling Chen had gone to great lengths.

Entering the special care ward, Ling Chen saw Jiang Yunkai, who had already fallen asleep on the bed. At the bedside, Hu Fei sat in a chair, his head propped on his hands, snoring gradually starting and drool leaking out.

Ling Chen approached and pushed Hu Fei’s shoulder, calling out, "Fatty, wake up."

Rubbing his sleepy eyes and yawning, Hu Fei asked, "What time is it?"

"It’s almost time for lunch. Tired, are you?"

"Of course I’m tired," Hu Fei complained grumpily. "Last night, Kai went crazy. The doctors and I struggled to subdue him until this morning before I finally got a chance to rest."

Hearing this, Ling Chen asked worriedly, "He didn’t hurt anyone, did he?"

Hu Fei shook his head and said, "No, he didn’t. Hey! Do you think the experiment is working? If it were before, he probably would have killed us by now."

"I’m not a doctor, how would I know that."