CHAPTER 791: CHAPTER 796: ALL THE EXPERTS EMERGE

Heavenly Mechanism Order!

Anyone from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion knows full well what the Heavenly Mechanism Order signifies. If there’s one thing that proves the status of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion in the Martial Arts world, it is undoubtedly the Heavenly Mechanism Order.

Whenever the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Master issues a Heavenly Mechanism Order, it means that the entire Martial Arts world must cooperate and execute it. Moreover, whoever helps the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion achieve its goals will receive a generous reward. Due to the significance of the Heavenly Mechanism Order, it has been used only three times in the history of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion that spans hundreds of years.

All those present were veterans of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. They were very clear about the impact that the issuance of a Heavenly Mechanism Order would have on the Martial Arts world—it was no small matter.

"Pavilion Master," Du Kang pondered for a moment before saying, "Chen Quan is indeed a serious nuisance, but to hastily use the Heavenly Mechanism Order seems a bit impulsive. In my opinion, it’s not yet time to deploy the Heavenly Mechanism Order. We might as well delay a bit. Besides, this matter is an internal affair of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, there’s no need to mobilize a large force. As the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, having so many masters but being unable to handle a Heavenly List expert—if word of this spreads, it would probably invite ridicule from outsiders."

After listening to Du Kang’s analysis, Su Mei gently nodded her head and said, "Elder Du speaks wisely, now is not the time. Moreover, Chen Quan has only just escaped, and we haven’t taken any measures yet. To immediately resort to the Heavenly Mechanism Order would be far too childish." Speaking up to this point, Su Mei paused for a thought, then changed the direction of the conversation, "How about this, Elder Du? I entrust this matter entirely to you. No matter how many people or resources you need, the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion will provide them unconditionally. I hope you can capture Chen Quan back as quickly as possible."

"Rest assured, Pavilion Master, I shall not disappoint," Du Kang replied, but then hesitated, "However..."

"However, what? Speak freely, Elder Du."

"I’m afraid I’ll need Qin Chuan’s help."

As soon as these words were spoken, the people present exchanged glances, stirring a buzz of discussion.

Qin Chuan was no ordinary individual; he was another Heavenly List expert from Yangxin Pavilion, specifically responsible for protecting the Pavilion Master in secret.

Frowning, Huang Zheng said, "Elder Du, Chen Quan is a Heavenly List expert, but so are you. Moreover, you have all the resources of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion at your disposal. Are you saying you can’t handle Chen Quan alone? Sending two Heavenly List experts to capture Chen Quan, isn’t that a bit of a waste? Don’t forget, Elder Du, you are the number one master of Yangxin Pavilion. You shouldn’t diminish your own reputation at a time like this."

"That’s true," someone chimed in. "Elder Qin is specifically responsible for the Pavilion Master’s safety; how could he leave so easily? If there’s no one from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion in charge, what will we do if something goes wrong?"

Du Kang glanced at Huang Zheng and spoke indifferently, "I am asking for Qin Chuan’s help because I know my limits. There are countless experts in the world. What does being the number one in Yangxin Pavilion really mean? When Chen Quan escaped, I crossed hands with him. His strength is not the slightest bit inferior to mine. I might be able to injure him in a confrontation, but capturing him will not be easy. With Qin Chuan’s assistance, our chances are much greater."

After a pause, Du Kang retorted, "Yangxin Pavilion has so many masters. Surely, even without the two of us, you can hold down the fort?"

"I..."

Huang Zheng wanted to say more, but Su Mei cut him off before he could finish, "Let’s all quiet down and proceed as Elder Du suggested. The most critical task right now is to capture Chen Quan. Other matters can wait. Elder Du, we shall impose on you for this effort."

"As a member of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, it is my duty to serve the Pavilion." Du Kang looked around at the people present and continued, "During the time when Qin Chuan and I are not here, there is another matter I need you to attend to. You are all well aware of the deaths of Tong Nan and Song Yi. It’s been so long without progress, and I hope you will put more effort into this and find the murderer behind the scenes as soon as possible."

Huang Zheng snorted lightly, "Do we still need to search? It was definitely Chen Quan’s doing."

"No, it wasn’t him. The real killer is someone else." Du Kang stated, "I was following Chen Quan the whole time when he escaped. From the route he took, it’s evident that he isn’t familiar with the layout of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. If Tong Nan and Song Yi were killed by Chen Quan, he would have had a clear understanding of the Pavilion’s geography. Furthermore, Tong Nan and Song Yi were killed by a very insidious palm technique, but Chen Quan doesn’t seem like someone who has cultivated such a skill. Huang Zheng, Song Yi was your disciple. Don’t you, as a Master, want to avenge your student and find the real culprit?"

Hearing this, Huang Zheng bowed his head, remaining silent as if not knowing how to rebut.

"Alright, let’s leave it at that," Su Mei stood up and said, "If there’s nothing else, everyone can go back."

Following Su Mei out of the council hall, Du Kang swung the flask in his hands, his face full of heavy thoughts. Su Mei turned to look at him and asked, "Elder Du, Chen Quan was imprisoned for so many years and never caused trouble. Yang Zhe was in charge of watching him. Why has he become so strong now?"

"There was no trouble before because we’ve been injecting Chen Quan with a drug that lowers bodily functions, making one weak. Every once in a while, Yang Zhe would inject Chen Quan with it. So, for all these years, Chen Quan has remained weak, his capabilities at most comparable to an Earthly List expert. I think the reason Chen Quan was able to break free of his chains and escape the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion this time is mainly because of Zhu Hong’s assistance. Zhu Hong must have found a way to make that drug ineffective, which is why Chen Quan was able to recover."

"Chen Quan is indeed cunning. If it weren’t for Ling Chen informing us, we might have kept Chen Quan in Yangxin Pavilion indefinitely. By doing so, we would undeniably be harboring a ticking time bomb within the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, posing a threat at any moment. Hold on!" Du Kang shifted the topic, "Don’t forget to give Ling Chen a heads up, let him know about Chen Quan’s escape. Now that Chen Quan has left the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, he will surely seek out Song Mingzhe and others."

"Do you think Chen Quan will go to East Sea City?"

"It’s not a matter of thinking, he definitely will. Inform Ling Chen to be alert. Qin Chuan and I will head over as soon as possible."

"Alright."

...

East Sea City.

Ling Chen, holding a cell phone, walked out of the bedroom with a serious expression and hurried to the office where Hu Fei was.

Upon entering and seeing Ling Chen’s serious demeanor, Hu Fei, busy in front of the computer, joked, "What’s the matter? Has someone bullied you?"

Ling Chen shook his head and said, "I just received a call from Su Mei. Chen Quan has escaped from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. And, Chen Quan is very likely to come to East Sea City. Fatty, have someone keep an eye out. It would be best if we could find Chen Quan’s whereabouts."

Hu Fei gave a bitter smile and said, "You make it sound so easy. How am I supposed to find him? The man has been gone for decades, without even a single frontal photo. Where am I supposed to start looking?"