Vol 2 Chapter 62 (1/2)
Chapter 62
This will be the final chapter for MG from me.
Chapter 62 – Aftermath
The chase for the bandits continued for several days. By the time He Quanxin and the rest returned to the He manor with the gold, this huge incident which caused a sensation in the whole Tai Cang county had already been concluded.
He Yitian repeatedly urged his father to quickly return and find out what happened.
However, all of his suggestions were turned down by the wise and experienced He Quanxin. Although the latter usually didn't partic.i.p.ate much in the clan's affairs, at this moment, he was exceptionally resolute.
According to him, several days had already pa.s.sed since mult.i.tudes of horse bandits attacked the county. Even if they rushed back at their quickest, it would still be too late to help. Moreover, He Yiming had already left, and if even he couldn't salvage the situation, they would simply be following their path to death.
Rather than taking risks, it would be better to keep moving with the gold. First and foremost, this gold couldn't be lost.
Even if the He family was completely in ruins, it could be re-established with the help of this gold.
However, when they returned, they discovered the course of events. Especially the legend of He Yiming had at least ten different versions. Even the servants of He family who witnessed the events unfold with their own eyes all had different versions. However, from all the versions, this much was clear, that He Yiming had turned into an inhuman monster in their eyes.
Amidst shouts and cries, a total of ten huge carriages galloped into the He family. Under He Yihai's arrangements, all of the more than hundred members who had hailed from Yuan family found a lodging.
After going through the battle of Xu castle, even He Yihai had matured a lot. As of now, he'd begun to a.s.sist his father in managing the manor.
On the whole, it seemed as if the third generation of the three clans had matured overnight after experiencing the b.l.o.o.d.y war. They had begun to gradually touch the clan's core and slowly but surely began taking over their clans.
He Quanxin along with He Yitian first arrived in the great courtyard of He family.
The lord He had already returned from the Xu castle and was again residing in the courtyard. Moreover, the ladies and children of He family who had escaped into the mountains during the chaos of war had returned even before him. The whole family had reunited, and a joyous and harmonious atmosphere pervaded the family.
Under the a.s.sault of horse bandits, the three influential families' lords had joined hands disregarding all selfish desires. However, as soon as the horse bandits retreated, their minds immediately mobilized. But this much was certain, that as of now, unless either one of Xu Yinjie or Cheng Zhusheng had gone insane, they would never attempt to clash with He family again.
In Tai Cang county, He family, who had the shortest history, would certainly become the number one clan among the three influential families with absolute dominance.
Upon entering the courtyard, He Quanxin and He Yitian immediately saw He Wude in the main hall.
They immediately felt a tired feeling coming from his body. He was after all quite old and couldn't be as energetic as young men.
”Father, your old self must have been shocked this time,” He Quanxin bowed and said.
He Yitian also performed a deep bow, then straightened his body, walked behind him, and began to slightly ma.s.sage his back.
He Wude nodded in satisfaction, quite pleased with his grandson's att.i.tude and skill.
”We fortunately had He Yiming this time,” The lord sighed, ”If not for his abrupt return and killing off all of the four tenth layer bandit leaders in one swoop, those guys wouldn't
have dispersed so easily.”
He Quanxin's brows faintly twitched before he said, ”Father, this time while our visit to Yuan family, we were also fortunate to have He Yiming. Otherwise, we father and son also might not have been able to return.”
He Wude was alarmed inwardly. Seeing the two returning back, although he knew nothing ought to have occurred, upon hearing these words, he was unable to keep himself from worrying.
”What happened? Tell me everything.”
”Yes.”
He Quanxin recounted everything which he'd seen with his own eyes and heard with his own ears. When he mentioned Lu Xinwen, even his own bearing turned somewhat uncomposed. The shock He Yiming had given them at that time was indeed a bit too much.
He Wude faintly nodded while feeling gratified inwardly. Fortunately, he'd sent He Yiming this time. Otherwise, not only would they not have accomplished anything, he would have even lost his eldest son and grandson.
But n.o.body could have expected that small Fan family to have a connection with a Xiantian expert.
However, at the same time, a strange idea flashed in his mind. 'There probably won't be a person who could have expected to see a Xiantian expert in Tai Cang county's He family, no?'
If a Xiantian expert's existence was known, these horse bandits wouldn't have dared to casually provoke Tai Cang county even if they had much bigger guts.
Subsequently, when He Quanxin mentioned the gifts given by Yuan family, He Wude's brows involuntarily creased.
After a few moments, he said, ”Quanxin, this is certainly a mistake on your part. The gold is alright, but twenty percent share in their shops is not acceptable,” He said in a lowered voice, ”Yuan family currently resides in the outskirts of Zhen Tong county city. The influential families there are really deep, not something contestable by small families like ours. Yuan family has pulled you closer only because they want He Yiming to fight their battle for him.”
He Quanxin bitterly laughed and said,”Father, I obviously understand, but this was He Yiming's work. I can't refute him.”
He Wude lightly snorted, ”You're his elder uncle, how can you not….”
Saying up to here, the scene of He Yiming gliding in with the wind and terrifying four thousand bandits with one blade strike appeared in his mind.
At this point, he asked himself if He Yiming was present and he was resolute regarding some affair, in that case, would he have the courage to refuse?
As soon as he thought up to here, his face revealed a trace of bitter smile. How could one describe a Xiantian expert's might in words?
Although this was his grandson, the latter couldn't be treated with usual means.
”Yitian, would you go and look for He Yiming? Upon returning, he actually shut himself in again. Sigh….he's already a Xiantian expert, what is he putting in so much effort for again?”
He Yitian made a sound of agreement and respectfully went out of the door.
However, inwardly he said, the old man seems to be grumbling but his expression and bearing don't agree with it all. The old man really looks at sixth brother with a different gaze.
Seeing He Yitian leave, He Quanxin somewhat puzzledly asked, ”Father, why did you send Yitian away?”
He Wude's face gravened, ”You just mentioned that Yuan family also sent two girls for Tian-er and Ming-er. What's this about?”
He Quanxin's face revealed an awkward expression, ”Father, both of these are Yuan family's pure girls, and one of them is even Yuan Earnest's concubine-born daughter. So I allowed them to stay.”
He Wude's face strictened before he lightly snorted.
He Wude immediately said, ”Father, He Yiming has already advanced to Xiantian, even if he takes a few concubines, there shouldn't be any problem at all. Enjoying women isn't considered anything for Xiantian experts.”
He Wude sighed and said, ”You understand fart. I'm not talking about Yiming, it’s Yitian. Don't tell me you don't care about his future prospects?”
He Quanxin immediately took out a jade bottle from his bosom and said, ”Father, take a look at this thing. With this stuff, regardless of how many concubines Yitian takes, it won't be a problem.”
He Wude somewhat suspiciously opened the bottle, resulting in a sweet odor spreading around.
His face faintly changed. He'd recognized the contents of the bottle. He then looked at He Quanxin with a bewildered and questioning gaze.
”Father, these are essence gold cores brought back by Yiming.” He Quanxin hesitated a bit before continuing, ”From his tone, it seems he's many more of these gold cores.”
He Wude gravely nodded. Although there were only three pills inside the bottle, he was aware of their worth. If used properly, the clan's strength could be vastly increased.
”You're right. With these gold cores, Yitian indeed won't have any problems. However, Yitian was just married, if he takes a concubine right after, it won't be good for Cheng family's face.”
He Quanxin brightly said, ”Father, if you want, we'll go to Yuan family and talk to their parents. I'm sure they will understand.”
He Wude pondered for a few moments, then eventually nodded in silence.