The Power of an Old Heart

The grandfather of Yang, Huang Zhenwu, converses with Helena, recognized in the ancient world as General Li Xiumei (李秀梅).

—My wife and I possess extraordinary abilities —states the elderly man.

—I wouldn’t express it that way, but you are a veteran. —responds Helena cautiously.

The Elder falls silent for a moment when intense luminosity envelops the place. In the presence of Helena, the Elder undergoes a transformation, taking on the appearance of a warrior of around thirty-five years of age. Helena jumps to her feet and, on high alert, inquires:

—Who are you?

—Can you see it now, General Li?

—Now I understand… —she affirms.

In reality, Grandfather Huang had demonstrated to Helena through actions what seemed to be an absurd theory about the power of youth. Thus, he returns to his old appearance as a grandfather.

—These abilities are granted to those of the Royal Guard of the Monkey God for his son. Now you must keep it a secret.

Helena kneels.