Zhang Jinghuai patted Jiang Che's arm. "Aren't you going to thank Elder Situ?"
Realizing the saber's value, Jiang Che hurriedly said, "Thank you for the saber, Elder. Please rest assured, I will not bring dishonor to this blade! I'll make its name known throughout the world!"
"Good! I'll be waiting!" Situ Xuan boomed with laughter.
Jiang Che then bowed to Zhang Jinghuai. "I must also thank Elder Zhang for his immense kindness!"
Zhang Jinghuai smiled and patted Jiang Che's shoulder. "I always keep my promises. Besides, you earned this with your own skill. No need to thank me!"
The other disciples of the Weapon Forging Shop all turned to look at Jiang Che, their eyes filled with surprise and envy.
But they knew he had earned the saber through his own skill, so no one felt he was unworthy of it.
At the same time, the name Jiang Che was deeply engraved in their minds.
After leaving the Weapon Forging Shop, Jiang Che headed home, saber in hand.
