Chapter - 238 The Three Test Questions (6) (1/2)

”I am not done with you,” she said turning to Ouyang Ke, ”That day when we were having a martial art contest at the Zhao Palace you tied both your hands behind your back and said that you didn't need any hand to subdue me, did you not?” Ouyang Ke admitted with a nod of his head.

”Later on after I took Senior Qigong as my master we met again in Baoying,” Huang Rong continued. ”You said that no matter what kind of martial arts I used, whether it be from my father or the ones taught by Hong Qigong; you would only use your Uncle's martial art to defeat me, didn't you?”

Ouyang Ke thought, ”It was your own idea, I did not say such thing.”

Seeing his hesitation Huang Rong quickly continued, ”You have drawn a circle on the ground with your feet and said that if I can compel you out of the circle using the martial arts I learned from my father you would admit defeat, didn't you?” Ouyang Ke nodded again.

Turning to her father Huang Rong said, ”Father, did you hear that? He did not have any regards toward Hong Qigong; he also did not have any regards toward you. He said that the martial arts of the two of you are inferior to his uncle's; that even if you two come together still cannot defeat his uncle. I don't believe it.”

”Little girl has a long tongue,” Huang Yaoshi said. ”Who among the people under the heaven did not know that Eastern Heretic, Western Poison, Southern Emperor and Northern Beggar's martial arts are like a pound to sixteen ounces? No one is superior to the others.” Although his mouth said those words, but he resented Ouyang Ke's arrogance; only he did not want to raise this matter anymore. He turned his head to Hong Qigong and asked, ”Qi Xiong, your presence has brought honor to the Peach Blossom Island. I wonder if there is anything I can do for you?”

”I come here to ask you a favor,” Hong Qigong replied.

Although Hong Qigong loved to joke around, but he was an honest and straightforward man, always upholding justice; his martial art skill was very high, so Huang Yaoshi had always respected him. Huang Yaoshi knew that whatever business Hong Qigong was dealing with, it was always taken care of, if not personally, then with the help of his numerous Beggar Clan's members. This time Hong Qigong was asking him a favor he was extremely delighted, busily said, ”We have been friends for dozens of years; Qi Xiong has anything to say, how can your younger brother dare not to comply?”

”Don't comply too quickly,” Hong Qigong said, ”I am afraid this matter is not easy to manage.”

Huang Yaoshi smiled, ”If the matter is easy, Qi Xiong won't think of asking your younger brother.”

Hong Qigong clapped his hands. ”That's right!” he laughed, ”That was the sign of a real friendship! You have decided to comply to my request then?”

”Speak up!” Huang Yaoshi said. ”Whether going through fire or water, I'll do it.”

Ouyang Feng swung his snake staff and opened his mouth, ”Slow down Yao Xiong, first we must ask Qi Xiong what is it that he wants?”

Hong Qigong laughed. ”Old Poison, this matter does not concern you. You are being nosy. You'd better prepare your belly to drink 'xi jiu' [lit. happiness wine – the term used for wine served in wedding banquet. I don't know the correct English translation. Any suggestions?].”

”Drink 'xi jiu'?” Ouyang Feng wondered.

”That's correct!” Hong Qigong replied. ”Exactly, 'xi jiu'.” Pointing to Guo Jing and Huang Rong he continued, ”These two are my disciples; I have agreed to ask Yao Xiong on their behalf to let them marry each other; and Yao Xiong has agreed to it.”