Since the He Clan had gone all out this time, they had naturally made ample preparations beforehand.
In particular, they had already planned how to deal with the spirit beast after it was killed. However, they didn't expect it to be so difficult to kill the Golden-crowned Python.
Fortunately, He Yiming's sudden emergence and inexplicable saber strike actually killed this huge monster. Otherwise, this time, they would have suffered a double loss.
However, since the Golden-crowned Python was killed, He Yiming didn't need to worry about the rest.
After everyone dealt with the giant python in a flurry, He Yiming's inner strength had almost recovered. However, what made him feel extremely depressed was that Old Master He had given a death order to not let him walk no matter what. Instead, he had He Quanxin and He Wude set up a simple stretcher and made him lie on it.
After his resistance was futile, He Yiming could only obediently return to his home at the foot of the mountain on the stretcher under Old Master He's supervision.
When they left, no one knew and when they came back, it was the same.
Although the sky was already bright at this moment, everyone had already informed their trusted stewards before they left. Under the arrangements of these stewards, it was naturally impossible to cause any chaos.
Of course, they didn't enter the manor together. Instead, they entered in batches and sent the giant python to the secret underground room in the He family's courtyard.
Without alerting anyone else, their family acted as laborers and finished everything. Then, they reunited in Old Master He's living room.
At this moment, He Yiming couldn't hold it in anymore and jumped up from the stretcher. Facing everyone's concerned gaze, he didn't say anything and waved his palm in the air.
He didn't use the ninth layer of inner strength for this palm. Instead, he only used the eighth layer of inner strength. However, the sharp and ear-piercing sound made everyone understand that this wasn't something an injured person could casually use.
He Wude sighed and said, "Yiming, are you really fully recovered?"
"Most likely," He Yiming said solemnly, "At most, I just need to rest for a day and I'll definitely be fully recovered."
Indeed, he had inexplicably used up all his inner strength this time. Although it was extremely harmful to his meridians, if it was someone else, even if they didn't die, they would be seriously injured.
However, He Yiming's body was special. Furthermore, his water-type technique, Ripple Technique, had been silently circulating in his meridians. According to his estimation, he would definitely be fully recovered by the next day at most.
He Wude's face finally revealed a relieved smile. Other than satisfaction, he looked at his grandson.
"Yiming, did you use up all your inner strength in an instant?" He Quanyi had been thinking about this question. Now that everything was in place, he couldn't help but ask.
"Yes." He Yiming recalled the situation just now. It was indeed so.
"How did you do it?" He Quanyi's eyes lit up as he asked.
Hearing this, everyone's gaze once again focused on He Yiming. They all wanted to know the answer because to use up all the inner strength in one go was almost unimaginable.
He Yiming's brows immediately furrowed. He scratched his head. In that situation, he acted without thinking. Moreover, all the inner strength in his body was equally divided into three parts. They circulated at the same time, converged at the same time, and exploded at the same time. As for why it became like this, and how he did it, to be honest, even his heart was confused and did not understand.
Shaking his head, He Yiming finally spread out his hands and said, "Third Uncle, at that time, I saw that grandfather was in danger, so I was excited and jumped out. After that …" He smiled bitterly and said, "I also don't know how I did it."
He Quanyi pondered for a moment and said, "Then can you do it again now?"
Just as He Yiming was about to give it a try, He Wude angrily said, "Quanyi, what nonsense are you talking about? Yiming, if you use up all the inner strength in your body at once, although you can gain great power in an instant, it's a huge burden on your body. No matter what, you can't do it easily. "
He Quanyi's face instantly looked extremely awkward. He looked at Yiming with a sincere apologetic gaze.
He had placed all his attention on the shocking saber strike just now. He had actually forgotten about this matter. Naturally, he felt guilty in his heart.
He Yiming smiled at his Third Uncle to show that he did not hold any grudges. He then said, "Grandfather, I understand."
He Wude nodded slightly and said, "Yiming, your potential is far beyond my imagination. In the future, you will have a bright future. Therefore, you must remember that unless it is a matter of life and death, you must not do such things again." He Wude paused and said in a deep voice, "Fortunately, you're fine this time. If you were injured because of my old bones, then …"
He Yiming immediately said, "Grandfather, what are you talking about? I'm absolutely fine."
"Okay, okay, I won't talk about it anymore." He Wude grinned. He sighed and glanced at everyone else. "Everyone, remember, you mustn't spread what happened today. If outsiders find out that the He family killed a spirit beast, there'll be endless trouble."
Everyone nodded in agreement. Everyone knew this principle, so they naturally wouldn't spread it out.
He Wude turned around and pointed at the center of the hall.
There was a giant saber with a long handle there. It was the weapon that Old Man He used when he was young. That said, apart from Old Man He, nobody else used it.
After all, not everyone liked such a long and heavy weapon, and not everyone was born with divine power.
"This saber is my old partner. Ever since I reached the eighth stage of inner force, it has been with me for decades. It played a part in the He family's success." The old man stepped forward and picked up the saber, gently stroking it. His movements were extremely gentle, as if this was not an inanimate object, but a relative of his.
Indeed, to a cultivator, a weapon that they had used for decades was equivalent to their family.
This was because in a life-and-death situation, the only partner that one could trust was the weapon that one was familiar with.
After a long time, the old man looked up and focused. "Yiming, when you used this saber today, I noticed that the power you unleashed was greater than mine."
Following that, He Wude shook the saber in his hand, causing it to make a clanking sound.
"Yiming, from now on, this saber belongs to you."
He Yiming was shocked. Although he was very satisfied with the saber, he had never thought of taking it away from someone else.
He was also a martial artist, so he naturally understood what a weapon that had been with him for decades meant. It was the symbol of a martial artist's essence, Qi, and spirit. It was not an exaggeration to say that it was his heart and soul.
Taking someone's weapon was like taking someone's wife or daughter. This hatred was irreconcilable.
Many martial artists would bury their weapons with them after they died, let alone give it to someone else while they were still alive.
"Grandpa, this is your weapon. I would never dare to accept it," He Yiming said without hesitation.
He Wude shook his head slightly. Although his voice sounded a little lonely, it was mostly filled with gratitude.
"Yiming, 40 years ago, I came to Taicang County alone with this saber." He Wude slapped the saber heavily and said heroically, "It was with this heavy saber that I was able to establish the He Family Manor's huge foundation after decades. I had long decided that this saber would be passed down to the most outstanding descendant of the He Family. I will let this saber witness the He Family's glory. " He raised his head and smiled. "I was able to use this saber to establish the He Family's foundation. Yiming, can you use this saber to continue expanding and protecting this foundation?"
He Yiming opened his mouth. Looking at the old man's expectant gaze, his heart surged. He respectfully extended his hands and solemnly took the heavy saber from the old man's hands.
Looking at the shiny blade, He Yiming felt that what he had accepted was not just a saber, but a responsibility. A responsibility that he had to fulfill as a member of the He Family Manor for the rest of his life.
A strange feeling arose in his heart. Perhaps, this would be his lifelong worry and burden. But it would also be the source of motivation for his life.
Looking into the old man's eyes, He Yiming nodded heavily. His voice was sonorous and powerful. "Grandfather, I will not let this saber down."
There weren't any heroic words, nor were there any solemn vows of undying love. However, when the grandfather and grandson met each other's eyes, they both understood that He Yiming would definitely fulfill the promise he made today.
He Wude laughed loudly and said, "Yiming, actually, I know that your achievements in this life will not be limited to Taicang County. So, I am not asking you to stay in the family forever. I just hope that you can help the family when it is in danger. "
He Yiming looked at the old man in shock. He did not understand why he would say such a thing.
Old Man He sighed and said, "I am a little tired. You can all leave."
He Quanxin and the others looked at each other and acknowledged in unison before leaving.
Only Old Man He and He Laibao were left in the hall.
"Old Master, don't you plan to hand the He Family over to the Sixth Young Master?" He Laibao asked doubtfully.
Old Man He shook his head slightly and said, "The He Family's foundation is in Taicang County, but Taicang County is too small. If Yiming wants to achieve something, he cannot be trapped in this small pond. "
He Laibao hesitated for a moment. He also remembered the stunning saber today and understood the meaning behind it. So, he was not surprised by the old man's decision at all.
He Wude looked into the distance, his eyes shining brightly. "Yiming will definitely reach the Xiantian Realm. When that time comes, I will bring him to Mount Heng. I want to let those who look down on me know that the He Family also has a genius. A genius that they will never be able to reach …"
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