Chapter 865: Unique Master Technique (Part 1)
Gong Xiong's words made Wang Hao's face turn extremely unpleasant. He never expected that Gong Xiong would speak so bluntly, not giving him a shred of dignity.
Regarding Gong Xiong's words, Wang Hao was most clear in his heart. Indeed, he was very jealous of Ling Chen. He originally wanted to be the one to save everyone, but in the end, Ling Chen took it from him. How could he feel good about it?
Not only top experts from the Earthly List attended the martial arts conference this time, but also many martial artists. If he could gain favor from these people, it would undoubtedly enhance his status and influence in the martial arts world.
He left the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion and came to the martial arts conference for two ultimate purposes, one of which was simply to mix in and make himself known, to lay the groundwork for his future rise.
As for the other purpose, that was to find a mentor.
Tong Zhentian is a top expert from the Heavenly List and the only one who can compare with Su He. Since Su He took Ling Chen as a disciple, he had to think of another way, and Tong Zhentian was undoubtedly the best choice.
"Alright." At this time, Tong Zhentian timely spoke, "Wang Hao just wants to be a bit cautious. I believe he has no ill intentions, so let's not overthink."
Hearing Tong Zhentian speak for Wang Hao, everyone wisely shut their mouths. Wang Hao lifted his head and gave Tong Zhentian a grateful look.
"However..." Tong Zhentian paused, then said with a smile, "I've seen what Ling Chen has done with my own eyes. I believe he's innocent with the God Organization. No matter what, Ling Chen is our savior this time. Everyone should properly thank him."
Gong Xiong nodded in agreement, saying, "Elder Tong has finally said a fair word." With that, Gong Xiong cupped his fists toward Ling Chen and said, "Brother Ling, if there's anything I did to offend you, please forgive me and don't take it to heart."
"No worries." Ling Chen's lips curved slightly as he smiled and said, "We are all people from the martial arts world. Helping each other is what we should do." Then, Ling Chen turned to look at Tong Zhentian, "Elder Tong, I've settled Miss Tong Ye in a safe place. Let me take you to her now."
"Alright, I appreciate it." Tong Zhentian was most worried about his granddaughter. If it weren't for Tong Ye, how could he be coerced by the God Organization?
A group of people left the warehouse, and Wang Hao, following Ling Chen who was surrounded by a crowd ahead, furrowed his brows, his expression extremely grim. He was stronger than Ling Chen, but last time at the Yangxin Pavilion's martial arts ring, he lost to Ling Chen. And this time, he lost to Ling Chen again. For the young elites of the Yangxin Pavilion, the youngest expert on the Earthly List, Wang Hao's self-esteem was stronger than anyone else's. Moreover, he had an inherently competitive nature. The repeated failures left him feeling severely shaken.
Just wait!
Wang Hao clenched his fists, secretly gritting his teeth as he looked at Ling Chen ahead. Sooner or later, I will surpass you.
Leaving the warehouse, the organizer's representative led everyone back to the venue, while Ling Chen led Tong Zhentian to where Tong Ye was hiding. As the saying goes, the most dangerous place is the safest, Ling Chen didn't let Tong Ye escape far but arranged for her to stay in the bathroom of a villa area.
"Grandpa!"
Seeing Tong Zhentian appear at the door, Tong Ye immediately burst into tears, rushing forward with open arms to tightly hug Tong Zhentian's neck.
"Alright, alright!" Tong Zhentian gently patted Tong Ye's back, comforting her, "It's all over."
Tong Ye wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, looking at her grandfather and asking, "Grandpa, what about those bad people?"
"Rest assured, they've all been caught." Saying this, Tong Zhentian pointed at Ling Chen beside him, "You should quickly thank Ling Chen. If it weren't for his help, neither your grandpa nor you would have escaped."
Tong Ye obediently responded and looked at Ling Chen with gratitude in her eyes.
Looking at Tong Ye's obedient appearance, Ling Chen smiled slightly. Just a few days ago, when he first met this young lady, she was so arrogant, like a proud peacock. Now, she showed no sign of being spoiled and behaved gently and obediently beside Tong Zhentian.
"Elder Tong, let's go back."
"Alright."
When the three of them returned to the venue, several police cars drove up outside the villa area, sealing off the warehouse site completely.
Not long after, several military transport trucks drove up and stopped directly at the warehouse entrance. Immediately after, a fully armed special forces unit entered the warehouse, escorting all the prisoners inside onto the vehicles.
Ling Chen stood at the venue entrance, watching from afar. This incident involved the God Organization, and the police were unable to handle it. So Ling Chen called Pang Jiulin, informing him of the situation and requesting his help. Those captured members of the God Organization would be sent directly to the military district for strict interrogation.
An hour later, as the military trucks left, Ling Chen turned and returned to the venue.
At this moment, in the center of the venue, the organizer's representative walked boldly onto the stage and said in a loud voice, "Everyone, please quiet down for a moment, I have something to announce."
Upon hearing this, the noisy venue immediately quieted down, focusing their attention on the organizer.
"Everybody, first and foremost, on behalf of the organizer, I express a sincere apology to everyone here. If it weren't for our lack of precaution, this incident wouldn't have happened, endangering everyone's personal safety. Here, on behalf of the organizer, I promise that from now on, we will strengthen our vigilance to prevent such incidents from happening again. We hope everyone present will continue to support us." Pausing, the organizer's representative continued, "Besides, I must particularly thank one individual. Even if I don't say it, I believe everyone knows who it is. That's right, it's Ling Chen, Mr. Ling. When our lives were at risk, it was Mr. Ling who stood up bravely, disregarding his own danger, saving everyone. Here, on behalf of the organizer, I express sincere thanks to Mr. Ling. Additionally, we have prepared a small gift."
As the words fell, a man in a suit immediately brought a delicate box in front of Ling Chen.
"This... this isn't really necessary, is it?" Ling Chen touched his nose and said, "I only did what should be done; there's no need to be so courteous."
"Mr. Ling, this is just a token of our appreciation, please don't refuse."
"Ling Chen, don't be modest, accept it," Tong Zhentian said from the side.
Seeing Tong Zhentian speak, Ling Chen no longer acted coyly; he smiled, received the box in his hand, and nodded, "Then I thank everyone."
"Alright!" The organizer's representative changed the subject, "Everyone, now let's get back on track."