Huang Qigong never expected the recitation contest to end in such a manner.
The astonishment was ten times greater than when Guo Jing had made Yang Ge tumble seventeen times, and he opened his mouth wide with sheer joy that he couldn’t close it.
Hearing Yang Ge shout, he hurriedly asked, "What is it?Are you not satisfied?" Yang Ge replied, "Brother Guo's recitations are far more extensive than those written on this scroll.
It must be because he has The Nine Yin True Classic.
I boldly ask to search his body." Huang Qigong said, "The Yellow Lord has already promised the hand of his daughter in marriage, why would there be such a complication?What did your uncle say just now?" Yang Feng's eyes rolled back in his head, saying, "How can we allow others to bully us?I, the OuYang family, will not suffer such humiliation."Guo Jing unbuttoned his belt and opened his robe, saying, "Senior OuYang, please search me." He then took out various items from his pockets one by one and placed them on a stone, including some silver coins, handkerchiefs, flint stones, etc.
OuYang Feng made a hum and reached into Guo Jing's body to feel around.
Huang Qigong knew his intentions and silently laughed, "The Evil Master is so biased.
At this moment, he loves his daughter and son-in-law and is protecting my foolish disciple.
Well, although his recitation skills are so impressive, he cannot be considered stupid."OuYang Feng had originally intended to use Toad Style to press a palm on Guo Jing's abdomen, causing him severe injuries in three years' time, but seeing Huang Qigong's precautions, he didn't dare to do it.
After carefully feeling Guo Jing's body and finding nothing else, he pondered for half an hour.
He could not believe Lady OuYang would choose a son-in-law based on the death of a previous husband, suddenly remembering that this boy was simple-minded and unlikely to lie.
Perhaps he could get the location of The Nine Yin True Classic from him.
With a shake of his staff, two strange snakes appeared and spiraled up.
Huang Rong and Guo Jing stepped back when they saw the unusual scene.OuYang Feng asked in a sharp voice, "Nephew, where did you learn the recitation for The Nine Yin True Classic?" His eyes shone brightly as he stared intently at Guo Jing.Guo Jing said, "I know of The Nine Yin True Classic, but I have never seen it.
The upper volume is with Uncle Zhou..." Huang Qigong wondered, "How do you call Zhou Bote 'Uncle' when you've met him?¿Te encontraste con el viejo Nián'ér Zhou?" Guo Jing replied, "Yes!Uncle and I formed a sworn brotherhood." Huang Qigong scolded, "A young and old man, how absurd!"OuYang Feng asked, "What about the lower volume?" Guo Jing said, "It was lost by Merlyn on the lakeside.
She is currently searching for it under my father's instructions.
After I reported to him, I will assist her." OuYang Feng sternly questioned, "If you have not seen The Nine Yin True Classic, how can you recite so fluently?"Guo Jing wondered, "I am reciting from The Nine Yin True Classic?No, that’s wrong.
Uncle Zhou taught me this, it is his creation of martial arts secrets."Huang Qigong sighed in disappointment and said to OuYang Feng, "This is all a bit too coincidental.
I think there must be some connection between my daughter and him." Huang Qigong felt sad, but OuYang Feng pressed on, "Where is Uncle Zhou now?"Guo Jing was about to answer when Huang Qigong interrupted, "Jing, no need for much talk." Turning to OuYang Feng, he said, "These are trivial matters.
Why should we concern ourselves?Brother Feng and Brother Seven, it's been twenty years since we last met, let's drink together in Peach Blossom Island for three days!"Huang Rong said, "Master, I'll make you some dishes.
The lotus flowers here are exquisite;steamed chicken with lotus petals and fresh lily root soup, you must like them." Huang Qigong smiled, "Today will fulfill your wish, look at the joy on this girl's face!" Huang Qigong said to OuYang Feng, "Old Poison, such a cunning plan, well thought out!"Huang Qigong inserted his jade flute into his collar and said, "Follow me." Seeing that Huang Qigong was angry, Yang Ge looked towards his uncle for permission.
OuYang Feng nodded and followed behind Huang Qigong as the others followed closely.After winding through the bamboo groves, they reached a large lotus pond.
The white lotuses were in full bloom, their fragrance wafting gently.
Lotus leaves lined the small stone pathway across the center of the pond.
They stepped onto the small path and followed Huang Qigong into a well-furnished room.
Made entirely from unpeeled pine logs, it was covered with green vines outside.
Despite the summer heat, everyone felt a sudden coolness upon entering.
Huang Qigong led the four people to his study where a mute servant brought them tea.The color of the tea was emerald green and as cold as snow water, refreshing one’s palate.
Huang Qigong said, "They say that even after three years as a beggar, I would still not want to be an official.
Brother Huang, if I lived here for three years in your cool world, I wouldn't want to beg either!"Huang Qigong added, "Brother Seven, if you stay here and drink with me, it's what I've been hoping for." Hearing this, Huang Qigong was moved and said, "Thank you.
Unfortunately, my hardworking nature won't allow me to enjoy such a peaceful life as you do."OuYang Feng said, "The two of you together will definitely create several new styles of kung fu in just two months." Huang Qigong laughed, "You're jealous?"OuYang Feng replied, "Promoting martial arts is great.
There's nothing wrong with that," and Huang Qigong chuckled.Huang Qigong pushed a button on the desk, causing a scroll painting hanging on the western wall to slowly rise up revealing a hidden door.
He walked over and opened it, taking out a roll of paper to stroke gently before handing it to Yang Ge and said, "This is a map of Peach Blossom Island detailing all the elemental transformations and yin-yang changes;take good care of it." Yang Ge was disappointed, hoping for more time on the island but now he only received a map.
He took it with reluctance.Huang Qigong then added, "Wait!" Yang Ge froze and withdrew his hands.
Huang Qigong said, "Once you receive this painting, find a guesthouse or temple in Lin'an and keep it safe for three months before sending someone to retrieve it.
Only remember what's on the paper;do not copy or duplicate it."Yang Ge thought, "Since I can't stay here, I don’t care about this esoteric art either.
Keeping this painting for three months is a burden and any damage would be my responsibility." Just as he was about to politely decline, he realized, "He said someone will come to retrieve it;it must be his daughter!This is an excellent opportunity to get closer."With renewed hope, Yang Ge accepted the painting from Huang Qigong.
Meanwhile, Huang Rong handed OuYang Feng a small box containing the 'Piercing Rhino Earth Dragon Pill' and said, "Uncle OuYang, this is a rare antidote;I dare not accept it." OuYang Feng thought, "If this falls into the hands of the Evil Master, he will no longer be wary of my strange poisons.
Although giving and then taking back seems petty, there's no choice."He accepted the box and said goodbye to Huang Qigong.
As they reached the door, Huang Qigong said, "Old Poison, next year during the end of the year, it'll be time for the Mount Hua Sword Summit.
Recover your strength well;we’ll have another big fight." OuYang Feng smiled faintly, saying, "I think there's no need to waste our efforts anymore.
The title of martial arts supreme already has a master."Huang Qigong was surprised and asked, "Who is the master?Have you mastered something unparalleled in the world?" OuYang Feng smiled and said, "Xiaoerou Feng thinks he can't compete with 'martial arts supreme.' I'm talking about the person who taught this Guo nephew." Huang Qigong laughed and said, "You're referring to me?Brother, I've thought of it.
But Brother Huang's skills are improving;you OuYang live longer, and Emperor Duan’s martial arts might still be around too.
It won't reach me!"Ouyang Feng dijo fríamente: "Entre los que enseñaron a Guo Nienius artes marciales, el hermano VII no es necesariamente el más hábil." Hong Qi Gong apenas había comenzado con "¿Qué?" cuando Huang Lishi interrumpió: "Eh, quieres decir que el viejo torpe realmente es Zhou Bo Tong?" Ouyang Feng dijo: "¡Sí!Como el viejo torpe es experto en el Verdadero Jing de Yīn, nosotros, los oeste y este, sur y norte, estamos muy lejos de ser sus contrarios." Huang Lishi respondió: "Eso no está claro tampoco.
El texto sagrado es muerto, pero la habilidad marcial es viva." Ouyang Feng, al ver que Huang Lishi desvió su pregunta para evitar que Guo Jing diera a conocer el paradero de Zhou Bo Tong, supo que había algo sospechoso.
Al despedirse, mencionó de nuevo el tema, escuchando la respuesta de Huang Lishi con satisfacción: "Los artes marciales del clan Quán de verdad son impresionantes, y todos los que hemos experimentado fueron sus seguidores.
Si Zhou Bo Tong añade el Verdadero Jing de Yīn, incluso Wang Zhongyang se levantara de entre los muertos y aún no estaría a su par, menos nosotros." Huang Lishi continuó: "Eso no está claro tampoco.
El texto sagrado es muerto, pero la habilidad marcial es viva." Ouyang Feng pensaba que había algo extraño en las palabras de Huang Lishi, y se rascó la cabeza mientras decía: "Si el viejo torpe tiene cierta ventaja, sin duda no supera a ustedes hermanos.
Estoy seguro al respecto." Huang Lishi sonrió y dijo: "El próximo año en las montañas de Huáshān, irás a ver por ti mismo, Ouyang Hermano." Ouyang Feng se expresó con seriedad: "Hermano Huang, he siempre admirado tu habilidad marcial.
Pero si dices que puedes superar al viejo torpe, estoy medio escéptico y medio creyente.
No subestimes su fuerza."Con la astucia de Huang Lishi, ¿cómo no sabía que Ouyang Feng estaba incitándolo con sus palabras?Pero Huang Lishi se sentía orgulloso y arrogante, y no podía reprimirse.
Dijo: "El viejo torpe está en la isla de los Cíclamos, y lo tengo cautivo desde hace quince años." Las palabras de Huang Lishi sorprendieron tanto a Ouyang Feng como a Hong Qi Gong.Hong Qi Gong se asombró mientras Ouyang Feng soltó una carcajada: "Hermano Huang, eres muy astuto." Huang Lishi no le dio más oportunidades y señaló hacia adelante.
Con un empuje adicional en sus pies, voló como si flotara, llegando a la entrada del agujero de la cueva en solo unos momentos.
Con su pie izquierdo apenas tomando el suelo, sintió que se había zambullido en algo vacío.
Ante este cambio repentino y sin alarmarse, con un empujón falso hacia arriba, logró zafarse y retroceder mientras aterrizaba con su pie derecho en el suelo.
Pero cuando posó su pie, descubrió que aún no había sujeción.
En ese momento, desabrochó rápidamente su cuello y extendió una vara de jade, apoyándola contra la pared del agujero.
Hong Qi Gong y Ouyang Feng alaban a Huang Lishi por su destreza, pero justo entonces escucharon un ruido húmedo: el cuerpo de Huang Lishi se había metido en un orificio profundo.
Cuando Huang Lishi sintió la humedad del suelo bajo sus pies, se levantó bruscamente y vio que sus zapatos estaban llenos de excremento.
Todos quedaron sorprendidos y pensaron: "¿Cómo puede ser posible?Huang Lishi es tan hábil y astuto, ¿cómo podría caer en tal trampa?"Huang Lishi se enfureció.
Tomó una rama y la usó para probar el suelo, toqueteando arriba y abajo hasta que encontró los tres orificios donde se había metido.
Ouyang Feng sonrió mientras observaba a Huang Lishi inspeccionar la cueva.
Huang Lishi descubrió un mensaje escrito en la pared: "Hermano Huang Lao Xia, te rocé las piernas y te encerré aquí durante quince años.
En realidad, debía haber roto tus piernas también, pero me arrepiento.
He colocado excrementos en abundancia, y orines varios, ¡ven ven ven!" El mensaje se cubría con una hoja de árbol.Huang Lishi extendió la mano para quitar la hoja y descubrió que estaba atada a un hilo.
Al desgarrar el hilo, oyeron un sonido proveniente del techo: ¡zas!Huang Lishi se relajó inmediatamente: "Tienes razón, lo admito." Preguntó: "¿Por qué te amarraste las manos?" Ouyang Feng respondió: "Tengo mis razones, pero no puedo revelarlas.