Chapter 21

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Chapter 21: Strike While the Iron Is Hot

When Yi Qianmo learned that his grandfather was in the secret room, he rushed over. As he reached the door, the sound of harsh coughing greeted him.

He entered quickly and found his grandfather seated with a pale complexion. The old man looked at him knowingly and said with a wry smile, “You and Tianyao are really alike.”

“Well, my father inherited your traits,” Yi Qianmo replied with a calm tone.

The old man paused, rendered momentarily speechless. Yi Qianmo stepped closer and turned to Lingyu, saying, “Lingyu, please step outside. I need to talk with Grandpa alone.”

Lingyu nodded and left the room, closing the door behind her.

Seeing the blood at the corner of his grandfather’s mouth, Yi Qianmo took out a medicine bottle, poured out a pill, and offered it. “Grandpa, please take this first.”

“What is this?” Yi Danian asked, his voice heavy with curiosity. Although he was well-versed in martial arts, he could sense the extraordinary energy emanating from the pill.

“You should take it first,” Yi Qianmo urged seriously.

Without hesitation, Yi Danian swallowed the pill. Instantly, a powerful medicinal energy surged through his body, causing him to momentarily lose control.

Sensing the turbulence, Yi Qianmo stepped behind him and placed his hands gently on his grandfather’s back. A stream of Nine Yang True Qi flowed into Yi Danian’s body, stabilizing the wild energy.

“Qianmo, you… you’ve broken through!” the old man exclaimed, astonishment in his voice.

“Grandpa, focus on your recovery for now,” Yi Qianmo said firmly.

Setting aside his curiosity, Yi Danian channeled his inner energy to guide the pill’s effects. Slowly, his pale complexion regained color, and his body grew stronger.

After half an hour, Yi Danian rose to his feet. He clenched his fist, releasing a terrifying burst of energy into the air.

“Late innate stage!” he marveled in disbelief. “Not only has my heart pulse healed, but I’ve also broken through to the late innate stage.”

He turned to his grandson, his expression a mix of wonder and unfamiliarity. After thirteen years apart, Yi Qianmo had returned with secrets that defied imagination.

“That pill…” Yi Danian began, his voice trembling.

“It’s the Immortal Qi Nourishing Pill,” Yi Qianmo replied.

Even though he suspected it, hearing it confirmed was overwhelming. The existence of such a pill—left behind by an immortal—was beyond belief.

“Did you find the Yi Family Ancestral Land?” Yi Danian asked after a pause, his voice laced with anticipation.

“I don’t know if it’s the ancestral land,” Yi Qianmo answered truthfully.

“Qianmo, I need to tell you something important,” Yi Danian said solemnly. “This is a secret known only to the clan leader. Since you’ve inherited our ancestor’s legacy, you must…”

“Grandpa,” Yi Qianmo interrupted gently, “let’s handle the current crisis first.”

Yi Danian hesitated but nodded. “The Lei family and Huang family have joined forces. Even with our abilities, they…”

Before he could finish, Yi Qianmo pulled out a bottle of pills and interrupted, “Are you worried about their so-called gifted experts?”

Yi Danian’s eyes widened as he realized what his grandson was holding. “Are those… Qi Nourishing Pills?”

“Yes,” Yi Qianmo replied. “Our ancestors left many of them. These pills are enough to help the top experts in our family advance to the acquired stage, and beyond.”

“How many do you have?” Yi Danian asked, his voice trembling with excitement.

“A lot,” Yi Qianmo said with a faint smile. Turning toward the door, he called out, “Lingyu, have Second Uncle and Third Uncle come in.”

Moments later, Yi Tianyu and Yi Tianyang entered the room.

“Dad, are you…” Yi Tianyu trailed off, his voice full of worry.

“Are you mourning me already?” Yi Danian asked irritably. “Sit down and listen to Qianmo.”

The brothers exchanged confused glances but obeyed.

“Second Uncle, Third Uncle, you don’t need to worry. Grandpa’s condition has improved,” Yi Qianmo said calmly.

“Qianmo, there’s no need to comfort us,” Yi Tianyu replied with a resigned expression. “His heart condition is incurable…”

Before he could finish, Yi Danian kicked him lightly, anger in his voice. “You think I’m dying? Sit down and shut up!”

Realizing their father was truly better, the brothers were stunned.

“Am I dreaming?” Yi Tianyu asked, rubbing his eyes.

“You’re not dreaming!” Yi Danian snapped, kicking him again.

Once the commotion settled, Yi Qianmo took out two Qi Nourishing Pills and split them in half, handing the pieces to his uncles.

“Take these and you’ll understand,” he said.

Although confused, the brothers swallowed the pills. Yi Qianmo and Yi Danian channeled their energy to help them absorb the medicinal power.

Within half an hour, both Yi Tianyu and Yi Tianyang had broken through. Yi Tianyu entered the acquired stage, while Yi Tianyang reached the late innate stage.

“I… I’ve broken through!” Yi Tianyu exclaimed, disbelief and joy evident in his voice.

Yi Tianyang was equally amazed, testing his newfound strength.

“Strike while the iron is hot,” Yi Qianmo said, taking out two more Qi Nourishing Pills.

The two brothers stared at the pills in awe, their excitement bubbling over as they prepared for another breakthrough.