The Beauty CEO's Personal Expert

"And what was the outcome?" Ling Chen asked.

"There's no need for me to say the outcome, I believe you can guess it. Indeed, Wang Hao fulfilled his promise and achieved final victory. However, from this sudden event, I saw many shortcomings in Wang Hao. Ling Chen, you must know, the level of martial arts is not the standard to measure a person. Truly powerful individuals are strong mentally, not relying on external forces. Wang Hao has stayed at the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion for years, practicing diligently, rarely going out. Because of this, he has many deficiencies in several aspects, including personal character. Therefore, when he came to me earlier to fulfill the agreement, I rejected him. Of course, considering his master's face, I gave him a book of mental methods for him to ponder on his own, which can be regarded as me making an effort."

So that's how it is!

Ling Chen nodded to himself. No wonder when he saw Wang Hao earlier, he had a stern face and hurled harsh words at him, it turned out to be because he was rejected by Tong Zhentian.

If it were before, Ling Chen might have felt some sympathy for him. But now, Ling Chen does not think he deserves any sympathy at all. Previously, Wang Hao targeted him everywhere, causing him a lot of discomfort.

"Elder Tong," Ling Chen pondered for a moment, shifting the topic away from Wang Hao, and asked, "Do you know Su He, Elder Su?"

"You mean Su He?" Tong Zhentian looked at Ling Chen with interest and said, "You know him? Su He, like Wang Hao's master, is considered an old friend of mine. Unfortunately, Su He has been completely silent for years, I'm afraid he..."

"Elder Su is still alive." Without waiting for Tong Zhentian to finish speaking, Ling Chen interjected.

"Alive?" Tong Zhentian's eyes lit up, and he eagerly asked, "Are you sure?"

Ling Chen nodded and said, "Elder Tong, frankly speaking, Elder Su is not exactly my master. Although we don't have the title of master and disciple, we are practically that, many of my skills are taught by him."

"Then why didn't he come to see me?"

"Back then, Elder Su thought his days were numbered, so he chose to leave the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion to find a place to quietly wait for his end. However, what Elder Su didn't expect was that after he let go of everything, he actually comprehended a higher realm of martial arts. Since then, Elder Su has been living in seclusion by the sea, never returning to the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion again."

Hearing this, Tong Zhentian couldn't help but burst into laughter, "I never would have thought, I assumed that old man had long passed away, but it turns out he's still alive. Good, good! Splendid." Tong Zhentian's tone was very excited, he stood up and walked to the cabinet, taking out a bottle of wine.

"Come, Ling Chen, have a couple of drinks with me."

Ling Chen smiled faintly, he could tell that Tong Zhentian was very pleased to learn that Su He was still alive. It was evident that the friendship between these two was not ordinary.

After three cups of wine, Tong Zhentian became more talkative.

"Ling Chen, a person shouldn't be petty-minded; it's essential to have magnanimity. In this regard, Wang Hao is somewhat lacking, which is the main reason I refused to take him as my disciple. But you're different, unpretentious, mature, and steady, being able to achieve this at your age is indeed not easy. In my opinion, although your skill isn't on par with Wang Hao's, you excel far beyond him. Remember, skill can slowly become stronger, but a person's character is key—it is hard to change one's nature."

While speaking, Tong Zhentian lifted the wine bottle, filled a cup for Ling Chen, and asked, "Did Old Su teach you the Nine Yang Qiankun Step?"

"Elder Su taught me."

"Is that so?" Tong Zhentian smiled and said, "It seems Old Su truly considers you his direct disciple. You know, Old Su and all of us here, each has his own exclusive technique, Old Su's unique skill is the Nine Yang Qiankun Step, Wang Hao's master's exclusive technique is the Shattered Leaf Step, and... oh, there's also Du Kang from the Yangxin Pavilion, his exclusive technique is his wine." Mentioning Du Kang, Tong Zhentian spoke with interest, "That old guy claims to be the Alcohol Immortal, able to drink a thousand cups without getting drunk, using his self-made wine paired with his exclusive mental method, it's quite extraordinary. If you get a chance, you can experience it."

Hearing this, Ling Chen said with a contained smile, "Elder Tong, no need to experience that, honestly, I also know Elder Du's exclusive technique."

"You know it too?" Tong Zhentian paused, looking at Ling Chen in disbelief, and asked, "You're not pulling my leg, are you?"

"Elder Tong, what are you saying, how could I dare to pull your leg? When I was at the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, I accidentally met Elder Du, and later when he took a liking to me, he taught me his exclusive technique."

"Ha-ha! You're really lucky, monopolizing the techniques of two Heavenly List masters. Ah, what am I supposed to do about this."

Ling Chen asked puzzled, "Elder Tong, what do you mean by that?"

"Even if you didn't come to see me tonight, I would have gone to find you," Tong Zhentian said, "You saved me, and also saved my granddaughter, this favor is so great I can't repay it. So, after thinking it over, I've decided to return part of the favor."

"Oh?" Ling Chen's eyes gleamed with curiosity, "How does Elder Tong plan to repay?"

Tong Zhentian paused for each word and said, "With my exclusive technique."

Seeing Ling Chen in a daze, Tong Zhentian continued, "Don't underestimate my exclusive technique, compared to Old Su's Nine Yang Qiankun Step, it's not inferior in any way."

Hearing this, Ling Chen, once having regained his senses, quickly waved his hands and said, "Not at all, Elder Tong, you misunderstood me, I didn't mean to look down on it, I just... I just don't know how to describe my feelings."

When Tong Zhentian expressed his intention to teach him the exclusive technique, Ling Chen was truly shocked. He felt his luck was too good, even encountering such a rare stroke of luck.

An exclusive technique of a Heavenly List master is enough to drive countless people crazy.

Ling Chen, restraining the joy in his heart, cautiously asked, "Elder Tong, you... you really want to do this?"

"Of course." Tong Zhentian said carelessly, "An exclusive technique, after all, is a skill, and it's bound to be passed on to others sooner or later; I can't take it to the grave. For years, I've been searching for a suitable apprentice to cultivate as a direct disciple. Unfortunately, such talents are too few. If you didn't have a master, I would definitely take you as my direct disciple. But you are a disciple of Old Su, I can't take what's already claimed. After thinking it over, I decided to pass the exclusive technique to you."

"Thank you, Elder Tong!" Ling Chen quickly stood up, 'thud' went to his knees respectfully, and kowtowed three times.

Tong Zhentian did not stop Ling Chen's actions, only smiled contentedly.

"Alright, get up."

Ling Chen nodded, got up, and stood beside Tong Zhentian.

"Follow me."

With that said, Tong Zhentian led Ling Chen straight to the rooftop of the villa.