Chapter 20 Chapter Twenty
The bald penman was just thinking about Zhang Xu's "Said Yi Post", and begged: "Brother Tong, please show me that post again." Brother, this post belongs to the owner of the third villa, even if you read it for three days and three nights, you are up to it." The bald penman said: "I will read it for seven days and seven nights!" Xiang Wentian said: "Okay, I will read it for seven days and nights." Days, seven nights." The bald pen old man was itchy, and asked: "Second brother, let me ask the eldest brother to help, okay?"
Hei Hei Zi said: "The two of you are here to accompany the guests, I will tell the elder brother." He turned and went out.
Dan Qingsheng said: "Brother Feng, let's drink. Alas, this altar of wine was ruined a lot by the third brother." He poured the wine into the glass.
The bald penman said angrily: "What ruined a lot? You drank this wine in your stomach, and soon it urinates out. How can it be compared to the book I left on the wall, which will last forever? The wine is passed on in books, and someone will see it in a thousand years. From my calligraphy, I know that there was a barrel of Turpan grape wine like yours in the world."
Dan Qingsheng raised his wine glass, turned to the wall, and said: "Wall, wall, you are so lucky to be able to taste the fine wine brewed by the fourth grandpa, even without my third brother writing on your face, you...you...you would Immortal." Linghu Chong said with a smile: "Compared to this wall of ignorance, the younger generation is much luckier to be able to taste this kind of rare wine." He toasted.Xiang Wentian had two drinks with him, so he stopped drinking.Dan Qingsheng and Linghu Chong were drunk to the brim, and the more they drank, the more excited they became.
The two drank seventeen or eight cups each before Black and White came out and said, "Brother Feng, my elder brother has a request, please move. How about having a few more drinks here, Brother Tong?"
Xiang Wentian was stunned, and said: "This..." Seeing that Hei Hei Zi has no intention of inviting him to go with him, is it possible that he insists on following?Sighing: "It is a lifelong regret that I have no chance to meet the master of the villa." Hei Heizi said: "Brother Tong, please don't be offended. My eldest brother has lived in seclusion for a long time and has never seen outsiders. I was born to admire him, so I invited him to see him, but I definitely dare not show any disrespect to Brother Tong." Xiang Wentian said, "How dare, how dare!"
Linghu Chong put down his wine glass, thinking he wouldn't take his sword with him to see his master, so he walked out of the chess room with his black and white pieces empty-handed, walked through a corridor, and came to the gate of Yueyue Cave.
The word "Qin Xin" is written on the forehead of the Moon Cave Gate, which is made of blue colored glaze.After passing through the Moon Cave Gate, there is a quiet flower path with slender bamboos on both sides, and moss growing on the cobblestones of the flower path, which seems to be seldom visited by people.The flower path leads to three stone houses.There are seven or eight pines in front of and behind the house, tall and straight, covering the gloomy surroundings.Hei Hei Zi gently pushed open the door and said in a low voice, "Please come in."
As soon as Linghu Chong entered the room, he smelled sandalwood.Hei Hei Zi said: "Brother, Shao Xia Feng from the Huashan School is here."
An old man walked out of the inner room, cupped his hands and said: "Young Xia Feng is here in our village, and he is not welcome from far away. Forgive me, forgive me."
Linghu Chong saw that the old man was about sixty years old, skinny, his face was sunken, like a skeleton, but his eyes were piercing, he bowed and said: "Your junior is presumptuous, please forgive me, senior." The man said: "It's easy to say, easy to say." Hei Heizi said: "My elder brother's Taoist name is Huang Zhonggong, and Young Xia Feng must have heard about it." Linghu Chong said: "I have admired the names of the four masters for a long time. It is a great honor to meet Qingyan today." Thinking: "Brother Xiang was serious about joking. He didn't tell me anything about it beforehand. He just said that he wanted me to follow his arrangements. Now that he's not by my side, if the big owner has any problems, I don't know how to deal with them."
Huang Zhonggong said: "I heard that Feng Shaoxia is the successor of Mr. Feng, the predecessor of Huashan School, and his swordsmanship is like a god. I have always admired Mr. Feng's character and martial arts, but it's a pity that I have only one side. Some time ago, there was a conflict between Jianghu Rumor has it that Mr. Feng has passed away, and the old man is very sorry. Seeing Mr. Feng's direct descendant today is a great gratification of his life's wish. I heard from my second brother that Feng Shaoxia is still Mr. Feng's cousin ?”
Linghu Chong pondered: "Uncle Feng solemnly ordered not to reveal his whereabouts. Eldest brother Xiang saw my sword technique and guessed that it was passed down by him, so it's not worth making a fuss here. He even said that my surname is Feng, too. Suspected of bluffing and deceiving. But it is not appropriate for me to state the truth directly." I could only say vaguely: "I am the younger generation of his old man. The younger generation is stupid and less educated. His old man's swordsmanship cannot be learned by younger generations. To twelve out of ten."
Huang Zhonggong sighed: "If you really only learned one or two tenths of his sword skills, but my three brothers were all defeated by your sword, Mr. Feng's attainments are truly unfathomable." Linghu Chong said: "The three masters and the younger generation just played a few random moves, and they stopped without knowing the outcome." Huang Zhonggong nodded, with a smile on his skinny face, and said, "Young people are not arrogant or arrogant. It's very rare. Please come to the piano hall for tea."
Linghu Chong and Hei Hei Zi followed him into the piano hall and sat down, a boy brought green tea.Huang Zhonggong said: "I heard that Feng Shaoxia has an ancient score. Is this true? The old man is very fond of music. He thought of Ji Zhongsan playing the piano when he was about to be executed, and said, "It will be over from now on!" Every time I sigh. If this The song can really reappear in the world, and if you can play it according to the score in your old age, you will have no regrets in your life." Speaking of this, blood turned pale on his face, and he looked quite eager.
Linghu Chong thought to himself: "I have lied to my elder brother a lot, and I have deceived them badly. I think the four owners of Gushan Meizhuang are very human, and they have come to ask them to cure my injury, so they can't be fooled. This piano If the score is exactly what Senior Qu Yang obtained in the tomb of someone Cai in the Eastern Han Dynasty, he should have a look." He took out the score that Xiang Wentian brought from his bosom, got up from his seat, offered it with both hands, and said: " Grand Master, please watch."
Huang Zhonggong leaned forward to take it, and said: "It has been heard in the world for a long time. It is a great joy to see the famous genealogy of the ancients today, but... I just don't know..." The words seem to mean, but how do you know it is true? Spectrum, not forged by good people to play tricks on others.He flipped through it casually, and said, "Well, the song is very long." From the beginning, from the first page, after only a moment, his face changed color.
He flipped through the piano score with his right hand, with the five fingers of his left hand on the table in a twirling and pressing gesture of playing the piano, and praised: "Excellent! Peaceful and upright, yet absolutely secluded." Turning to the second page, he read it for a while. , and praised: "High-quality elegance, deep mystery, just so wandering in the rhythm of the piano, in a moment, I have a good heart."
Seeing that Huang Zhonggong only saw the second page, Heiheizi was already a little distracted. He was afraid that if he continued to read like this, he would not finish it for a few hours, so he interrupted and said: "This young man Feng and a boy brother from the Songshan sect He came and said that if someone in Meizhuang can master his sword skills..." Huang Zhonggong said: "Well, there must be someone who can master his sword skills before he is willing to lend me to copy this set, right? " Hei Hei Zi said: "Yes, the three of us were defeated. If the elder brother hadn't stepped in, I would be Gushan Meizhuang, hehe..." Huang Zhonggong smiled lightly and said: "Since you can't make it, I can't make it either." Black and white said: "How can the three of us compare with elder brother?" Huang Zhong said: "I'm old and useless."
Linghu Chong stood up and said: "The Dazhuang Master's Taoist name is 'Huang Zhonggong', and he is a master of the piano. Although this score is rare, it is not a secret. Even though the Dazhuang Master can keep it and copy it slowly, after three to five days, The junior will come back and get it back."
Both Huang Zhonggong and Hei Hei Zi were stunned.Black and white pieces are in the chess room, seeing Xiang Wentian making a big deal out of it, making things difficult for him again and again, making his heart itch, but unexpectedly, Feng Erzhong is very generous.He is good at chess, so he thought that Linghu Chong must have set a trap to lure Huang Zhonggong into a trap, but he couldn't see any flaws.Huang Zhonggong said: "You will not be rewarded for no merit. You and I have no relationship, how can we receive such a generous gift from you? When you two come to our village, what do you learn? I hope to tell you frankly."
Linghu Chong thought to himself: "What is the purpose of elder brother Xiang and me coming to Meizhuang? Thinking about it, I must be asking the four villa owners to heal my wounds, but his arrangements are very secretive, and the four villa owners are very secretive. I'm a person with a different line of work, maybe I can't tell them clearly. Anyway, I really don't know what I want to ask my elder brother here. I will tell you frankly, and I don't mean to deceive others." Then he said: "The younger generation came to the treasure with elder brother Tong. Zhuang, to be honest, before stepping into Baozhuang, the younger generation had neither heard the names of the four owners, nor did they know that there was a village called "Gushan Meizhuang" in the world." After a pause, he said: It's the junior who is ignorant and ignorant, and doesn't know the seniors in the martial arts world, so don't blame the two masters."
Huang Zhonggong glanced at Hei Hei Zi, smiled, and said: "Young Xia Feng is very frank, I thank you very much. This old man is very strange. My four brothers live in seclusion in Hangzhou, and very few people know about it in Jianghu. We have nothing to do with each other before, how could we come here? In this way, Shaoxia Feng really doesn't know the origins of the four of us?"
Linghu Chong said: "I'm ashamed of myself, I still hope the two masters will advise me. Just now I said 'I have admired the names of the four masters for a long time', in fact...in fact..."
Huang Zhonggong nodded, and said: "Huang Zhonggong, Black and White Zi, etc., are all nicknames we have given ourselves, and our original names have long been used. Young Xia has never heard of the four of us by name, it is a matter of course. Flipping the music score with his right hand, he asked: "Are you sincerely lending this music score to the old man to copy?" You can just take it away, senior, but don't give it back if you give the sword to the martyr." Huang Zhonggong said "Oh", and a gleam of joy appeared on his skinny face.Hei Hei Zi said: "You lend my elder brother the piano score, can that brother Tong agree?" Linghu Chong said: "Brother Tong has a lifelong friendship with this junior, he is generous and heroic, since I have agreed, No matter how big it is, he won't mind." Hei Hei Zi nodded.
Huang Zhonggong said: "Young Xia Feng expressed his kindness, and this old man is very grateful. It's just that this matter has not been personally agreed by Brother Tong, so I feel uneasy after all. That brother Tong said that if you want to get the piano score, you need someone from the village. The swordsmanship is better than yours, this old man can't take advantage of it for nothing. How about we compare some moves?"
Linghu Chong pondered: "Just now the second villa owner said: 'How can the three of us compare with the elder brother', then the martial arts of this big villa owner should be higher than the three of them. The swordsmanship taught by Uncle Feng Tai won the upper hand. If you fight against the master, you may not be able to win again. If you have no reason, why bother to humiliate yourself? Even if I defeat him, what good will it be?" He said: "Brother Tong It's a good thing for a while, saying such words really makes the younger generation extremely ashamed. The four villa owners are not arrogant, the younger generation is very grateful, how dare to ask the big villa owner for advice?"
Huang Zhonggong smiled and said: "You are a very kind person, what does it matter if we compare a few tricks until we reach the end?" Turning around, he took off a jade flute from the wall, handed it to Linghu Chong, and said, "You use the flute as a sword, I use the Yaoqin as a weapon." Picking up a Yaoqin from the bedside table, smiled slightly, and said: "Although I dare not say that these two instruments are priceless, they are also rare items, so they should not be smashed. Is it? Everyone is just putting on airs."
Linghu Chong saw that the whole body of the flute was emerald green, which turned out to be the best emerald jade. There were some vermilion spots near the mouthpiece, which was as red as blood, which made the flute green and verdant.The Yaoqin in Huang Zhonggong's hands is dark and old, it must be hundreds of years or even more than a thousand years old, the two musical instruments are bound to shatter at the same time if they are touched lightly, they cannot fight with each other, seeing that there is no way to push, Holding the jade flute horizontally with both hands, he said respectfully and authentically: "Please give advice to the Grand Master."
Huang Zhonggong said: "Mr. Feng's generation of swordsmen, I have always admired him very much. The swordsmanship passed down by his old man is certainly not trivial. Please, Young Master Feng!" Linghu Chong picked up the flute, waved it lightly, and the wind passed through the hole of the flute, making several sounds Soft music.Huang Zhonggong plucked the strings with his right hand a few times, and at the sound of the piano, the tail of the piano was pushed towards Linghu Chong's right shoulder.
When Linghu Chong heard the sound of the zither, his heart trembled slightly, and Yu Xiao slowly moved behind Huang Zhonggong's elbow.If Yaoqin continued to hit her shoulder, the acupoint behind his elbow would definitely be hit first.Huang Zhonggong turned the Yaoqin upside down and smashed it at Linghu Chong's waist. When the body of the piano was handed out, the strings were plucked again.Linghu Chong thought to himself: "If I match the jade flute, the two precious musical instruments will be smashed together. In order to cherish the musical instrument, he will definitely take away the Yaoqin. But if he plays like this, he will be like a rascal." Immediately, the jade flute turned around in an arc. , point to the opponent's armpit.Huang Zhonggong held up the qin to block it, and Linghu retracted the jade flute.Huang Zhonggong played the piano several times in succession, and the music became more urgent.
Hei Hei Zi's complexion changed slightly, he turned upside down and exited the piano hall, and closed the door behind him. He knew that Huang Zhonggong plucked the strings on the qin to make a sound, not to express his leisure, but to pour high-quality internal energy into the sound of the qin, so as to disturb the mind of the enemy.The sound of the piano is soothing, and the opponent's moves are also soothing; the sound of the piano is fast, and the opponent's moves are also rushing.But Huang Zhonggong's tricks on the piano are exactly the opposite of the sound of the piano.His moves are fast and the sound of the piano is more leisurely, and the opponent is bound to be unable to block it.Hei Hei Zi knew very well that Huang Zhonggong's kung fu was no small feat, so he retreated out of the piano hall for fear of damaging his internal strength. Although he was separated by a plank door, he could still faintly hear the sound of the piano, sometimes slow and sometimes urgent, sometimes it was silent, and sometimes it was loud, and after a while, the sound of the piano became more and more urgent.Hei Hei Zi felt restless and breathless, so he retreated to the gate and closed it again.The sound of the piano passed through the barriers of the two doors, and it was almost inaudible, but occasionally the sound of the piano was high-pitched, and it still made his heart beat faster.Standing there for a long time, but hearing the sound of the zither, I was surprised: "This boy surnamed Feng has extremely high swordsmanship, but his internal strength is also so amazing. How could he still be able to support me under the long-term attack of my elder brother's 'Seven Strings Invisible Sword'?" Can you live?" While meditating, Bald Biweng and Dan Qingsheng came side by side.Dan Qingsheng asked in a low voice: "How?" Black and white son said: "It's been a long fight, and this young man is still supporting himself. I'm worried that elder brother will hurt his life." Dan Qingsheng said: "I'm going to ask elder brother for a favor. , don’t hurt this good friend.” Hei Hei Zi shook his head and said, “You can’t go in.” At this moment, the sound of the qin was clanging loudly. Once the sound of the qin sounded, the three of them took a step back. The sound of the qin sounded five times in a row, and the three of them involuntarily took five steps back.The bald penman's face was snow-white, he collected himself, and said: "Brother, this 'Liu Ding Kai Shan' invisible swordsmanship is really formidable. These six sounds are hitting continuously, how can that Feng be able to withstand it?" Before he finished speaking, he heard another loud bang, followed by several bangs, as if several strings were broken. Hei Hei Ziwai was taken aback, pushed open the door and rushed in, and then pushed open the door of the piano hall, only to see Huang Zhonggong stood still, the seven strings of the Yaoqin in his hand were all broken, hanging down by the piano.Holding a jade flute in hand, Linghu Chong stood aside, bowed and said, "Offended!" It was obvious that Huang Zhonggong lost again in this contest. Hei Hei Zi and the other three were all shocked.The three of them knew very well that this elder brother had strong inner strength and was an amazing top master in the martial arts, but unexpectedly he was still in the hands of this young man of the Huashan School. If he hadn't seen it himself, it would be hard to believe.
Huang Zhonggong smiled wryly and said: "The essence of Feng Shaoxia's swordsmanship is only seen by the old man in his life, but his internal strength is so amazing, it is really admirable. The old man's 'Seven Strings Invisible Sword' originally thought it was a martial art It is a unique skill in the world, but it is like a child's play in Feng Shaoxia's hands. Our four brothers live in seclusion in Meizhuang, and have not set foot in the rivers and lakes for more than ten years. Hehe, we have turned into frogs at the bottom of the well." .Linghu Chong said: "The younger generation tried their best to support it, and seniors are more merciful." Huang Zhonggong sighed, shook his head, and sat down with a depressed expression. Seeing him like this, Linghu Chong couldn't bear it, and thought: "Brother Xiang obviously doesn't want them to know that I have lost my internal energy, so as not to cause obstacles when they find out that I am injured and seek medical treatment. But the man is open and aboveboard, I can't take advantage of him." He said: "Master, there is one thing that must be made clear. The reason why I am not afraid of the invisible sword energy from your qin is not because of my high internal strength, but because the younger generation has no internal strength." Huang Zhonggong was startled, stood up, and said: "What?" Linghu Chong said: "This junior has been injured many times and lost all his internal strength, so he has no sense of your piano music." Huang Zhonggong was surprised and happy, and asked in a trembling voice: "Really ?" Linghu Chong said: "If the senior doesn't believe it, he will know as soon as he takes the pulse of the junior." He stretched out his right hand. Huang Zhonggong and Hei Hei Zi were very surprised, they thought that he came to Meizhuang, although he was not obviously an enemy, after all he had malicious intentions, why did he dare to stretch out his hand and put his lifeline in the hands of others?If Huang Zhonggong used the cause of the pulse to pinch the acupoints on his wrist, he would have great abilities, but he would no longer be able to use them, so he could only be slaughtered.Huang Zhonggong had just performed the magical skill of "Six Dings Opening the Mountain", not only was he unable to do anything to Linghu Chong, but in the end the seven strings rang together, and his internal force reached the peak, causing all seven strings to break. If you lead my palm over and want to pinch my acupoints instead, I'll fight with your internal strength again." Immediately, he stretched out his right hand, and slowly touched the veins on Linghu Chong's right wrist.In his outstretched hand, there are hidden three excellent grasping techniques of "Tiger Claw Grasping Hand", "Dragon Claw Skill" and "Little Eighteen Hands". He didn't want to be taken advantage of by the opponent, unexpectedly, when five fingers were put on it, Linghu Chong remained motionless, without any sign of counterattack. Huang Zhonggong was just surprised when he felt that Linghu Chong's pulse was weak and the strings were slack, which means he had lost all his internal energy.He was stunned, laughed loudly, and said: "So that's how it is, that's how it is! I've been fooled, I've been fooled by your brother!" Although he said that he was fooled, his expression was extremely happy. His "seven-string invisible sword" is just the sound of the zither, the sound itself cannot hurt the enemy, its effect is to stimulate the enemy's internal energy and disrupt the enemy's moves. No, this "seven-string invisible sword" has no effect on him.After Huang Zhonggong's defeat, he was disheartened. When he found out that the defeat was not due to his decades of hard training, he couldn't help being ecstatic.He grabbed Linghu Chong's hand and shook it again and again, and said with a smile: "Good brother, good brother! Why did you tell this secret to this old man?" Linghu Chong said with a smile: "This junior has lost all his internal strength. If he didn't hide it during the sword competition just now, he has bad intentions. How can he deceive each other to the end? The senior is playing the piano with a cow, and it happens that the junior is not listening." Huang Zhonggong stroked his beard and laughed loudly, and said: "In this way, the old 'Seven Strings Invisible Sword' is not a waste, I'm afraid that the 'Seven Strings Invisible Sword' will become a 'Broken String Useless Sword', haha, haha! " Hei Hei Zi said: "Young Xia Feng, you are so frank, my brothers are all grateful. But don't you know how to vent your weakness, if my brother wants to take your life, it would be as easy as flipping the palm of your hand? Even though your swordsmanship is high, you have no internal strength, and you will eventually lose your life." Can't stand against me." Linghu Chong said: "The second owner's words are correct. This junior knows that the four owners are all heroes, so he made it clear." Huang Zhonggong nodded and said: "Very true, very true. Brother Feng, you may as well just tell me what is your purpose in coming to our village. My four brothers and you feel like old friends at first sight. As long as we can, we will do whatever we want." The bald penman said: "You have lost all your internal strength, you must have been seriously injured. I have a good friend who is as skilled in medicine as a god, but he is weird and refuses to treat people easily, but for my sake, I will definitely treat you. That 'famous murderer' Ping Yizhi has always been friends with me..." Linghu Chong lost his voice: "Is it Dr. Ping Yizhi?" The bald man said: "Exactly, you have heard his name before, haven't you?" Linghu Chong said sadly: "This Doctor Ping passed away on Wubagang in Shandong a few months ago." The bald penman said "ahhh" in surprise: "He...he died?" Dan Qingsheng said: " He can cure any illness, but why can't he heal his own illness? Ah, was he killed by an enemy?" Linghu Chong shook his head, Yu Ping died with one finger, and he was very sorry all the time, saying: " When Doctor Ping was dying, he took the pulse of the younger generation, and said that the injury of the younger generation is very strange, and he cannot heal it." When the bald penman heard the news of Ping Yizhi's death, he was very sad, he was speechless and shed tears . Huang Zhonggong pondered for a while, and said: "Brother Feng, I will point you to a way, but it is hard to say whether the other party will agree. I will write a letter, and you will go to see Master Fangzheng, the head of Shaolin Temple. The inner skill "Yi Jin Jing" is taught, and your internal strength will be restored. This "Yi Jin Jing" was originally the secret of his Shaolin school, but Master Fangzheng owed me some love in the past, maybe I can Sell my old face." Linghu Chong listened to the introduction of the two of them, Ping Yizhi, and the other to seek Master Fangzheng, both of them were very suitable, and they both recommended them with all their strength. It can be seen that these two villa owners not only have knowledge of superhuman beings, but also are really passionate about themselves, and can't help feeling grateful , Said: "Master Fangzheng only passed on the magical skills of the "Yi Jin Jing" to his own disciples, but it is inconvenient for the younger generation to worship under the Shaolin sect. This junior is deeply grateful for the Lord's kindness. Life and death are life and death, and the injuries on this junior's body are not serious, but the four of you are concerned. This junior will leave now." Huang Zhonggong said: "Wait a minute." He turned and walked into the inner room. After a while, he took out a porcelain bottle and said, "These are two pills given by my teacher in the past. They are quite effective in repairing the body and healing injuries. To my little brother, it’s a little bit of fun for us to get acquainted." Linghu Chong saw that the cork of the porcelain vase was extremely old, and thought that it was a relic of his master. This gift from your respected teacher is extraordinary, and juniors dare not accept it." Huang Zhonggong shook his head and said: "The four of us have never been in the rivers and lakes, and we have long since stopped fighting with outsiders, and the holy medicine for healing is useless. My brother No family, no children, if you refuse, I have no choice but to take these two pills into the coffin." Hearing what he said was desolate, Linghu Chong had no choice but to thank him solemnly, took it over, and said goodbye to go out.Hei Hei Zi, Bald Bi Weng and Dan Qingsheng accompanied him back to the chess room.
Xiang Wentian saw that the faces of the four people were very solemn, and he knew that Linghu Chong had won the sword fight with the master of the villa again.If the master of the villa wins, Black and White Zigu will remain calm, but the bald penman and Dan Qingsheng will be high-spirited. As soon as they meet, they will reach out for Zhang Xu's calligraphy and Fan Kuan's landscape, and pretend to ask: "Brother Feng, the master of the villa Have you taught me your sword skills?" Linghu Chong said: "The master's internal energy is so high that no one can predict it, but it happened that the younger brother lost all his internal energy, so he couldn't respond to the internal energy exerted by the master's Yaoqin. There is no luck in the world like this." Dan Qingsheng stared at Xiang Wentian and said: "Brother Feng is honest and doesn't hide anything. But you said that his internal strength is far superior to yours, which made my elder brother fall into this big trick." Xiang Wentian said with a smile: "Brother Feng's internal strength When it was not lost, it was indeed far better than me. I was talking about the past, but not the present." The bald penman snorted and said, "You are not a good person!" Xiang Wentian arched his hands and said: "Since no one in Meizhuang can beat my brother Feng's swordsmanship, the three owners, let's bid farewell." Turning to Linghu Chong, he said, "Let's go." Linghu Chong folded his fists and bowed, and said: "Today I am honored to meet the four owners of the village, and I am greatly comforted in my life. The four demeanors are the most admired. If there is a chance in the future, I will visit Baozhuang again." Dan Qingsheng said: "Brother Feng, you No matter what day you want to drink, just come anytime, I will taste all the famous wines I have hidden with you one by one. Brother Tong, hehe, hehe!" Xiang Wentian smiled and said: "I have a very limited capacity for drinking. Don't dare to make fun of yourself." Then he cupped his hands again, took Linghu Chong's hand and walked out.The black and white pieces were sent out.Xiang Wentian said: "The three masters, please stop and send them away without trouble." The bald penman said: "Ha, do you think we are sending you off? We are sending Brother Feng. If your brother Tong came here alone, we Not even a single step." Xiang Wentian smiled and said, "That's how it is." Hei Hei Zi and others were sent directly outside the gate, and only then did they bid farewell to Linghu Chong.The bald penman and Dan Qingsheng just stared at Xiang Wentian, wishing they could snatch the burden off his back. Holding Linghu Chong's hand, Xiang Wentian stepped into the depths of the willow shade, far away from Mei Zhuang, and said with a smile: "The 'invisible sword energy' emitted from the piano of the master of the village is very powerful, brother, how do you win?" Linghu Chong said: "It turns out that elder brother knew everything in advance. Fortunately, I lost all my internal strength, otherwise my life would be gone at this moment. Eldest brother, do you have any enmity with these four villa owners?" Xiang Wentian said: "There is no enmity. I have never met them, so how can I say there is a grudge?" Suddenly someone shouted: "Brother Tong, Brother Feng, please turn around." Linghu Chong turned around, only to see Dan Qingsheng rushing towards him, holding a wine bowl full of half a bowl of wine, and said: " Brother Feng, I have half a bottle of Zhuyeqing that is more than a hundred years old, it would be a pity if you don't try it." He said and handed over the wine bowl. Linghu Chong took the wine bowl and saw that the wine was as green as emerald, filled in the bowl as if bottomless, and the aroma of the wine was extremely mellow, he praised: "It's really good wine." Take a sip and praise: "Good!" After four mouthfuls in a row, he drank up half a bowl of wine, and said: "This wine is both light and heavy, and it should be a famous wine in Yangzhou and Zhenjiang." Danqing said happily: "Exactly, it is the town of Jinshan Temple in Zhenjiang. There are six bottles of the treasure of the temple. The great monk in the temple obeyed the precept not to drink alcohol, so he gave me a bottle. I drank half a bottle, and I was reluctant to drink it. Brother Feng, I still have several good wines, please How about a review?" Linghu Chong was very close to the "Four Friends from the South of the Yangtze River", and there was good wine to drink, so he turned his head to Xiang Wentian to see his intentions.Xiang Wentian said: "Brother, the fourth owner invited you to drink, so you can go. As for me, the third owner and the fourth owner will get angry when they see me, so I'll just be that... hehe!" Danqing said with a smile: " When did I see you angry? Go together, go together! You are a friend of Brother Feng, and I will invite you to drink too." Xiang Wentian was still waiting to resign, Dan Qingsheng took his arm with his left arm and Linghu Chong with his right arm, and said with a smile: "Go, go! Let's have a few more drinks." Linghu Chong thought to himself: "When we leave, this The four villa owners looked very unfriendly towards elder brother Xiang, why did they suddenly become intimate again? Could it be that he never forgot to carry the calligraphy and painting in his burden to elder brother, and try to get it elsewhere?" The three of them returned to Meizhuang, and the bald penman was waiting at the door, saying happily: "Brother Feng is back again, wonderful, wonderful!" The four returned to the chess room.Dan Qingsheng poured all kinds of fine wine and Linghu Chong to drink, but Hei Hei Zi never showed up. Seeing that it was getting late, Bald Pen Weng and Dan Qingsheng seemed to be waiting for someone, they couldn't help squinting at the door.Xiang Wentian said goodbye several times, but the two of them tried their best to keep him.Linghu Chong ignored it and just drank.Xiang Wentian looked at the sky and said with a smile: "If the two masters don't let us eat, I will starve to death." The bald penman said: "Yes, yes!" He shouted: "Steward Ding, Quickly arrange a banquet." Ding Jian agreed outside the door. At this moment, the room door was pushed open, Hei Hei Zi came in, and said to Linghu Chong: "Brother Feng, there is another friend in our village who wants to teach you how to use swords." Jumping up, he said joyfully, "Brother agrees?" Linghu Chong thought to himself: "The person who wants to fight swords with me must first get the permission of the big villa owner. They kept me here, it seems that the second villa owner discussed with the big villa owner, and after so long, the big villa owner finally agreed. Then this People are either the grand master's nephews or descendants, or his disciples' subordinates, so is his swordsmanship even better than the grand master's?" After thinking about it, he secretly shouted: "Oh, no! They know that I have no internal energy. It is inconvenient for me to take action, but if I send a junior or subordinate to fight with me to compete with me in internal strength, wouldn't it take my life immediately?" But then he thought: "These four villa owners are all aboveboard. Hero, how can you do such a despicable act? But the third owner and the fourth owner love the two calligraphy and paintings madly, and the second owner looks calm, but he is unwilling to be reconciled to those chess games. He did this for these calligraphy, painting and chess games It’s not unreasonable to be a bad strategy. If someone really wants to hurt me with internal force, I’ll stab his joints with swordsmanship first.” Hei Hei Zi said: "Young Master Feng, please go again." Linghu Chong said: "In terms of real kung fu, this junior is no match for the third and fourth masters, let alone the big master and the second master. My Lord. The four seniors of Gushan Meizhuang have excellent martial arts, and they only favor and tolerate the younger generation because they share a cup of wine with the younger generation. The younger generation has some rough swordsmanship, so there is really no need to make a fool of yourself." Danqing said: "Brother Feng, of course that man's martial arts are higher than yours, but you don't have to be afraid, he..." Hei Heizi stopped him and said: "In our village, there is a senior who is proficient in swordsmanship Famous master, he heard that Shaoxia Feng's swordsmanship is so good, he would have to fight for a few hands, so he will wait for Shaoxia Feng to compete again." Linghu Chong wanted to compete again, maybe he would be forced to hurt someone, so he turned against the "Four Friends from the South of the Yangtze River" and said: "The four masters treated the junior very well. If there is another match, I don't know the temper of this senior." How, if there is a quarrel and breaks up, or if the junior is injured by the senior's sword, wouldn't it be a bad mood?" Dan Qing said with a smile: "It doesn't matter, it won't..." Hei Heizi rushed again: "No matter what , the four of us will never blame you Feng Shaoxia." Xiang Wentian said: "Okay, what's the harm in trying again? I have some things, I have to go first. Brother Feng, let's meet at Jiaxing Mansion .” Bald Biweng and Dan Qingsheng said in unison: "You want to go first, how can it be?" Bald Biweng said: "Unless you keep Zhang Xu's calligraphy." Where can I find you to pick up calligraphy, painting and chess records? No, no, just wait a little longer. Butler Ding, set up a feast quickly!" Hei Hei Zi said: "Young Xia Feng, I will accompany you. Brother Tong, please eat first, and we will come back to accompany you in a short time." Xiang Wentian shook his head repeatedly, and said: "This game, you all are determined Victory. Although Brother Feng is skilled in swordsmanship, he has little experience in facing enemies. You also know that he has lost his internal strength. If I hadn't been on the sidelines, even if I lost this competition, I would still be unwilling to accept the defeat." Hei Hei Zi said "What's the meaning of Brother Tong's words? Are we still going to cheat?" Xiang Wentian said: "The four owners of Gushan Meizhuang are heroes. They have admired their prestige for a long time, so they are naturally very trustworthy. But Brother Feng wants Going to compete with another person, I really don't know that besides the four owners of Meizhuang, there is another expert. May I ask the second owner, who is this person? If I know that this person is like the four owners, He is also an upright hero and knight, so don't worry." Dan Qingsheng said: "Compared with my four brothers, this senior's reputation in martial arts is not low. It is simply not the same." Yes, there are only a handful of them, and I will know his name when I come here." The bald penman said: "It is inconvenient to tell you the name of this person." Xiang Wentian said: "Then I must be a bystander, otherwise this competition Just let it go." Dan Qingsheng said: "Why are you so stubborn? I think Brother Tong's presence will be harmful to you, and he has lived in seclusion for a long time, and he doesn't like others to see his face." Xiang Wentian said: "Then Brother Feng How do you compete with him?" Hei Hei Zi said: "Both sides wear hoods, only a pair of eyes are exposed, so no one can see the other." Xiang Wentian said: "Are the four villa owners also wearing hoods? Hei Hei Zi said: "Yes. This man has a weird temper, otherwise he would not do anything." Xiang Wentian said: "Then I will also wear a hood." Hei Hei Zi hesitated for a while, then said: "Since Brother Tong insists on watching the fight on the spot, that's the only way to do it, but I have to ask Brother Tong to agree to one thing, not to make a sound from the beginning to the end." Xiang Wentian smiled and said: "Pretend to be deaf and dumb. , isn't that easy?" At present, Black and White Zi led the way, Xiang Wentian and Linghu Chong followed behind, Bald Biweng and Dan Qingsheng walked last.Linghu Chong saw that he was walking the old road leading to the master's room, and when he came outside the piano hall of the master, Hei Heizi knocked on the door three times, and pushed the door open to enter.I saw that there was a black cloth cover on the head of a person in the room. Looking at the clothes, it was Huang Zhonggong.Hei Hei Zi walked up to him, bowed his head and whispered a few words in his ear.Huang Zhonggong shook his head and said a few words in a low voice, apparently unwilling to participate in Xiang Wentian.Hei Hei Zi nodded, turned his head and said: "My elder brother thinks it's lesser than sword matters, but if you offend that friend, it will be inconvenient. Let's let this matter go." The five people bowed to Huang Zhonggong and said goodbye. Dan Qing said angrily: "Brother Tong, you are really weird, are you still afraid that we will rush up and bully Brother Feng? You have to watch the fight from the sidelines, and a good fight will turn into a cloud of smoke. Disappointing?" The bald penman said: "Second brother spent a lot of effort to get my elder brother's consent, but you are here to make trouble again." Xiang Wentian smiled and said: "Okay, okay! I will give in and ignore this competition. You must be fair and fair, and don't deceive my brother Feng." Bald Biweng and Dan Qingsheng were overjoyed and said in unison: "你当我们是什么人了？哪有欺骗风少侠之理？”向问天笑道：“我在棋室中等候。风兄弟，他们鬼鬼祟祟地不知玩什么把戏，你可要打醒十二分精神，千万小心了。”令狐冲笑道：“梅庄之中，尽是高人雅士，岂有行诡使诈之人？”丹青生笑道：“是啊，风少侠哪像你这般，以小人之心，度君子之腹。” 向问天走出几步，回头招手道：“风兄弟，你过来，我得嘱咐你几句，可别上了人家的当。”丹青生笑了笑，也不理会。令狐冲心道：“向大哥忒也小心了，我又不是三岁小孩，真要骗我，也没这么容易。”走近身去。 向问天拉住他手，令狐冲便觉他在自己手掌之中，塞了一个纸团。 令狐冲一捏之下，便觉纸团中有一枚硬物。向问天笑嘻嘻地拉他近前，在他耳边低声说道：“你见了那人之后，便跟他拉手亲近，将这纸团连同其中的物事，偷偷塞在他手中。这事牵连重大，千万不可轻忽。哈哈，哈哈！”他说这几句话之时，语气甚是郑重，但脸上始终带着笑容，最后几下哈哈大笑，和他的说话更毫不相干。 黑白子等三人都道他说的是奚落自己三人的言语。丹青生道：“有什么好笑？风少侠固然剑法高明，你童兄剑法如何，咱们可还没请教。”向问天笑道：“在下的剑法稀松平常，可不用请教。”说着摇摇摆摆地出外。
丹青生笑道：“好，咱们再见大哥去。”四人重行走进黄钟公的琴堂。 黄钟公没料到他们去而复回，已将头上罩子除去。黑白子道：“大哥，那位童兄终于给我们说服，答允不去观战了。”黄钟公道：“好。”拿起黑布罩子，又套在头上。丹青生拉开木柜，取了三只黑布罩子出来，将其中一只交给令狐冲，道：“这是我的，你戴着吧。大哥，我借你的枕头套用用。”走进内室，过得片刻，出来时头上已罩了一只青布的枕头套子，套上剪了两个圆孔，露出一双光溜溜的眼睛。 黄钟公点了点头，向令狐冲道：“待会比试，你们两位都使木剑，以免拚上内力，让风兄弟吃亏。”令狐冲喜道：“那再好不过。”黄钟公向黑白子道：“二弟，带两柄木剑。”黑白子打开木柜，取出两柄木剑。 黄钟公向令狐冲道：“风兄弟，这场比试不论谁胜谁败，请你对外人一句也别提起。”令狐冲道：“这个自然，晚辈先已说过，来到梅庄，决非求名，岂有到外面胡说张扬之理？何况晚辈败多胜少，也没什么好说的。” 黄钟公道：“那倒未必尽然。但相信风兄弟言而有信，不致外传。此后一切所见，请你也一句不提，连那位童兄也不可告知，这件事做得到么？”令狐冲踌躇道：“连童大哥也不能告知？比剑之后，他自然要问起经过，我如绝口不言，未免于友道有亏。”黄钟公道：“那位童兄是老江湖了，既知风兄弟已答允了老夫，大丈夫千金一诺，不能食言而肥，自也不致于强人所难。”令狐冲点头道：“那也说得是，晚辈答允了便是。”黄钟公拱了拱手，道：“多谢风兄弟厚意。请！” 令狐冲转过身来，便往外走。哪知丹青生向内室指了指，道：“在这里面。” 令狐冲一怔，大是愕然：“怎地在内室之中？”随即省悟：“啊，是了！和我比剑之人是个女子，说不定是大庄主的夫人或姬妾，因此他们坚决不让向大哥在旁观看，既不许她见到我相貌，又不许我见到她真面目，自是男女有别之故。大庄主一再叮嘱，要我不可向旁人提及，连对向大哥也不能说，若非闺阁之事，何必如此郑重？” 想通了此节，种种疑窦豁然而解，但一捏到掌心中的纸团和其中那枚小小硬物，寻思：“看来向大哥种种布置安排，深谋远虑，只不过要设法和这女子见上一面。他自己既不能见她之面，便要我传递书信和信物。这中间定有私情暧昧。向大哥和我虽义结金兰，但四位庄主待我甚厚，我如传递此物，太也对不住四位庄主，这便如何是好？”又想：“向大哥和四位庄主都是五六十岁年纪之人，那女子定然也非年轻，纵有情缘牵缠，也是许多年前的旧事了，就算递了这封信，想来也不会坏了那女子的名节。”沉吟之际，五人已进了内室。 室内一床一几，陈设简单，床上挂了纱帐，甚是陈旧，已呈黄色。几上放着一张短琴，通体黝黑，似是铁制。 令狐冲心想：“事情一切推演，全入于向大哥的算中。唉，他情深若斯，我岂可不助他完偿这个心愿？”他生性洒脱，于名教礼仪之防向来便不放在心上，这时内心之中，隐隐似乎那女子便是小师妹岳灵珊，她嫁了师弟林平之，自己则是向问天，隔了数十年后，千方百计地又想去和小师妹见上一面，会面竟不可得，则传递一样昔年的信物，聊表情愫，也足慰数十年的相思之苦。心下又想：“向大哥摆脱魔教，不惜和教主及教中众兄弟翻脸，说不定也是为了这旧情人之故。” 他心涉遐想之际，黄钟公已掀开床上被褥，揭起床板，下面却是块铁板，上有铜环。黄钟公握住铜环，向上提起，一块四尺来阔、五尺来长的铁板应手而起，露出一个长大方洞。这铁板厚达半尺，显是甚为沉重，他平放在地上，说道：“这人的居所有些奇怪，风兄弟请跟我来。”说着便向洞中跃入。黑白子道：“风少侠先请。” 令狐冲心感诧异，跟着跃下，只见下面墙壁上点着一盏油灯，发出淡黄色光芒，置身之所似是个地道。他跟着黄钟公向前行去，黑白子等三人依次跃下。
行了约莫二丈，前面已无去路。黄钟公从怀中取出一串钥匙，插入了一个匙孔，转了几转，向内推动。只听得轧轧声响，一扇石门缓缓开了。令狐冲心下越感惊异，而对向问天却又多了几分同情之意，寻思：“他们将这女子关在地底，自然是强加囚禁，违其本愿。这四位庄主似是仁义豪杰之士，却如何干这等卑鄙勾当？” 他随着黄钟公走进石门，地道一路向下倾斜，走出数十丈后，又来到一扇门前。黄钟公又取出钥匙，将门开了，这一次却是一扇铁门。地势不断的向下倾斜，只怕已深入地底百丈有余。地道转了几个弯，前面又出现一道门。令狐冲忿忿不平：“我还道四位庄主精擅琴棋书画，乃高人雅士，岂知竟私设地牢，将一个女子关在这等暗无天日的所在。” 他初下地道时，对四人并无提防之意，此刻却不免大起戒心，暗自悚悚：“他们跟我比剑不胜，莫非引我来到此处，也要将我囚禁于此？这地道中机关门户，重重叠叠，当真是插翅难飞。”可是虽有戒备之意，但前有黄钟公，后有黑白子、秃笔翁、丹青生，自己手中一件兵器也没有，却也无可奈何。 第三道门户却是由四道门夹成，一道铁门后，一道钉满了棉絮的木门，其后又是一道铁门，又是一道钉棉的木门。令狐冲寻思：“为什么两道铁门之间要夹两道钉满棉絮的木门？是了，想来被囚之人内功十分厉害，这棉絮是吸去她的掌力，以防她击破铁门。” 此后接连行走十余丈，不见再有门户，地道隔老远才有一盏油灯，有些地方油灯已熄，更是一片漆黑，要摸索而行数丈，才又见到灯光。令狐冲只觉呼吸不畅，壁上和足底潮湿之极，突然之间想起：“啊哟，梅庄是在西湖之畔，走了这么远，只怕已深入西湖之底。这人给囚于湖底，自然没法自行脱困。别人便要设法搭救，也是不能，倘若凿穿牢壁，湖水便即灌入。” 再前行数丈，地道突然收窄，必须弓身而行，越向前行，弯腰越低。又走了数丈，黄钟公停步晃亮火折，点着了壁上油灯，微光之下，只见前面又是一扇铁门，铁门上有个尺许见方的洞孔。
黄钟公对着那方孔朗声道：“任先生，黄钟公四兄弟拜访你来啦。” 令狐冲一呆：“怎地是任先生？难道里面所囚的不是女子？”但里面无人答应。 黄钟公又道：“任先生，我们久疏拜候，甚是歉仄，今日特来告知一件大事。” 室内一个浓重的声音骂道：“去你妈的大事小事！有狗屁就放，如没屁放，快给我滚得远远的！” 令狐冲惊讶莫名，先前的种种设想，霎时间尽皆烟消云散，这口音不但是个老年男子，而且出语粗俗，直是个市井俚人。 黄钟公道：“先前我们只道当今之世，剑法之高，自以任先生为第一，岂知大谬不然。今日有一人来到梅庄，我们四兄弟固然不是他敌手，任先生的剑法和他一比，那也是有如小巫见大巫了。” 令狐冲心道：“原来他是以言语相激，要那人和我比剑。” 那人哈哈大笑，说道：“你们四个狗杂种斗不过人家，便激他来和我比剑，想我为你们四个混蛋料理强敌，是不是？哈哈，打的倒是如意算盘，只可惜我十多年不动剑，剑法早已忘得干干净净了。操你奶奶的王八羔子，夹着尾巴快给我滚吧。” 令狐冲心下骇然：“此人机智无比，料事如神，一听黄钟公之言，便已算到。” 秃笔翁道：“大哥，任先生决不是此人敌手。那人说梅庄之中没人胜得过他，这句话原是不错的。咱们不用跟任先生多说了。”那姓任的喝道：“你激我有什么用？姓任的难道还能为你们这四个小杂种办事？”秃笔翁道：“此人剑法得自华山派风清扬老先生真传。大哥，听说任先生当年纵横江湖，天不怕，地不怕，就只怕风老先生一个。任先生有个外号，叫什么'望风而逃'。这个'风'字，便是指风清扬老先生而言，这话可真？” 那姓任的哇哇大叫，骂道：“放屁，放屁，臭不可当！” 丹青生道：“三哥错了。”秃笔翁道：“怎地错了？”丹青生道：“你说错了一个字。任先生的外号不是叫'望风而逃'，而是叫'闻风而逃'。你想，任先生如果望见了风老先生，二人相距已不甚远，风老先生还容得他逃走吗？只有一听到风老先生的名字，立即拔足便奔，急急如丧家之犬……”秃笔翁接口道：“忙忙似漏网之鱼！”丹青生道：“这才得保首领，直至今日啊。” 那姓任的不怒反笑，说道：“四个臭混蛋给人家逼得走投无路，无可奈何，这才想到来求老夫出手。操你奶奶，老夫要是中了你们的诡计，那也不姓任了。” 黄钟公叹了口气，道：“风兄弟，这位任先生一听到你这个'风'字，已然魂飞魄散，心胆俱裂。这剑不用比了，我们承认你是当世剑法第一便是。” 令狐冲虽见那人并非女子，先前种种猜测全都错了，但见他深陷牢笼，显然岁月已久，同情之心油然而生，从各人的语气之中，推想这人既是前辈，武功又必极高，听黄钟公如此说，便道：“大庄主这话可不对了，风老前辈和晚辈谈论剑法之时，对这位……这位任老先生极是推崇，说道当世剑法他便只佩服任老先生一人，他日晚辈若有机缘拜见任老先生，务须诚心诚意、恭恭敬敬地向他老人家磕头，请他老人家指点一二。” 此言一出，黄钟公等四人尽皆愕然。那姓任的却十分得意，呵呵大笑，道：“小朋友，你这话说得很对，风清扬并非泛泛之辈，也只有他，才识得我剑法的精妙。” 黄钟公道：“风……风老先生知道他……他是在这里？”语音微颤，似有惊恐之意。 令狐冲信口胡吹：“风老先生只道任老先生归隐于名山胜地。他老人家教导晚辈练剑之时，常自提及任老先生，说道练这等剑招，只是用来和任老先生的传人对敌，世上若无任老先生，这等繁难的剑法压根儿就不必学。”他此时对梅庄四个庄主颇为不满，这几句话颇具奚落之意，心想这姓任的是前辈英雄，却给囚禁于这阴暗卑湿的牢笼，定是中了暗算。他四人所使手段之卑鄙，不问可知。 那姓任的道：“是啊，小朋友，风清扬果然挺有见识。你将梅庄这几个家伙都打败了，是不是？” 令狐冲道：“晚辈的剑法既是风老先生亲手所传，除非是你任老先生自己，又或是你的传人，寻常之人自然不是敌手。”他这几句话，那是公然和黄钟公等四人过不去了。他只觉这地底黑牢潮湿郁闷，只耽得片刻已如此难受，四个庄主却将这位武林高人关在这等所在，不知已关了多少年，激动义愤之下，出言便无所顾忌。 黄钟公等听在耳里，自是老大没趣，但他们确是比剑而败，那也无话可说。丹青生道：“风兄弟，你这话……”黑白子扯扯他的衣袖，丹青生便即住口。 那人道：“很好，很好，小朋友，你替我出了胸中一口恶气。你怎样打败了他们？”令狐冲道：“梅庄中第一个和我比剑的，是个姓丁的朋友，叫什么'一字电剑'丁坚。”那人道：“此人剑法华而不实，但以剑光唬人，并无真实本领。你根本不用出招伤他，只须将剑锋摆在那里，他自己会将手指、手腕、手臂送到你剑锋上来，自己切断。” 五人一听，尽皆骇然，不约而同地都“啊”了一声。 那人问道：“怎样，我说得不对吗？”令狐冲道：“说得对极了，前辈便似亲眼见到一般。”那人笑道：“好极！他割断了五根手指，还是一只手掌？”令狐冲道：“晚辈将剑锋侧了一侧。”那人道：“不对，不对！对付敌人有什么客气？你心地仁善，将来必吃大亏。第二个是谁跟你对敌？” 令狐冲道：“四庄主。”那人道：“嗯，老四的剑法当然比那个什么'一字屁剑'高明些，但也高不了多少。他见你胜了丁坚，定然上来便使他的得意绝技，哼哼，那叫什么剑法啊？是了，叫作'泼墨披麻剑法'，什么'白虹贯日'、'腾蛟起凤'，又是什么'春风杨柳'。”丹青生听他将自己的得意剑招说得丝毫不错，更加骇异。 令狐冲道：“四庄主的剑法其实也挺高明，只不过攻人之际，自己破绽太多。” 那人呵呵一笑，说道：“老风的传人果然有两下子，你一语破的，将他这路'泼墨披麻剑法'的致命弱点说了出来。他这路剑法之中，有一招自以为最厉害的杀手，叫做'玉龙倒悬'，仗剑当头硬砍，他不使这招便罢，倘若使将出来，遇上老风的传人，只须将长剑顺着他剑锋滑了上去，他的五根手指便都给披断了，手上的鲜血，便如泼墨一般地泼下来了。这叫做'泼血披指剑法'，哈哈，哈哈！” 令狐冲道：“前辈料事如神，晚辈果是在这一招上胜了他。不过晚辈跟他无冤无仇，四庄主又曾以美酒款待，相待甚厚，这五根手指吗，倒不必披下来了，哈哈！” 丹青生的脸色早气得又红又青，当真是名副其实的“丹青生”，只是头上罩了枕套，谁也瞧不见而已。 那人道：“秃头老三善使判官笔，他这一手字写得三岁小孩子一般，偏生要附庸风雅，武功之中居然自称包含了书法名家的笔意。嘿嘿，小朋友，要知临敌过招，那是生死系于一线的大事，全力相搏，尚恐不胜，哪里还有闲情逸致，讲究什么钟王碑帖？除非对方武功跟你差得太远，你才能将他玩弄戏耍。但如双方武功相若，你再用判官笔来写字，那是将自己的性命双手献给敌人了。” 令狐冲道：“前辈之言是极，这位三庄主和人动手，确是太过托大了些。” 秃笔翁初时听那人如此说，极是恼怒，但越想越觉他的说话十分有理，自己将书法融化在判官笔的招数之中，虽是好玩，笔上的威力毕竟大减，若不是令狐冲手下留情，十个秃笔翁也给他毙了，想到此处，不由得出了一身冷汗。 那人笑道：“要胜秃头老三，那是很容易的。他的判官笔法本来相当可观，就是太过狂妄，偏要在武功中加上什么书法。嘿嘿，高手过招，所争的只是尺寸之间，他将自己性命来闹着玩，居然活到今日，也算得是武林中的一桩奇事。秃头老三，近十多年来你龟缩不出，没到江湖上行走，是不是？” 秃笔翁哼了一声，并不答话，心中又是一寒，自忖：“他的话一点不错，这十多年中我若在江湖上闯荡，焉能活到今日？” 那人道：“老二玄铁棋盘上的功夫，那可是真材实料了，一动手攻人，一招快似一招，势如疾风骤雨，等闲之辈确是不易招架。小朋友，你却怎样破他，说来听听。”令狐冲道：“这个'破'字，晚辈是不敢当的，只不过我一上来就跟二庄主对攻，第一招便让他取了守势。”那人道：“很好。第二招呢？”令狐冲道：“第二招晚辈仍是抢攻，二庄主又取了守势。”那人道：“很好。第三招怎样？”令狐冲道：“第三招仍然是我攻他守。”那人道：“了不起。黑白子当年在江湖上着实威风，那时他使一块大铁牌，只须有人能挡得他连环三击，黑白子便饶了他不杀。后来他改使玄铁棋枰，兵刃上大占便宜，那就更加了得。小朋友居然逼得他连守三招，很好！第四招他怎生反击？”令狐冲道：“第四招还是晚辈攻击，二庄主守御。”那人道：“老风的剑法当真如此高明？虽然要胜黑白子并不为难，但居然逼得他在第四招上仍取守势，嘿嘿，很好！第五招一定是他攻了？” 令狐冲道：“第五招攻守之势并未改变。” 那姓任的“哦”的一声，半晌不语，隔了好一会，才道：“你一共攻了几剑，黑白子这才回击？”令狐冲道：“这个……这个……招数倒记不起了。” 黑白子道：“风少侠剑法如神，自始至终，晚辈未能还得一招。他攻到四十余招时，晚辈自知不是敌手，这便
Hei Hei Zi's complexion changed slightly, he turned upside down and exited the piano hall, and closed the door behind him. He knew that Huang Zhonggong plucked the strings on the qin to make a sound, not to express his leisure, but to pour high-quality internal energy into the sound of the qin, so as to disturb the mind of the enemy.The sound of the piano is soothing, and the opponent's moves are also soothing; the sound of the piano is fast, and the opponent's moves are also rushing.But Huang Zhonggong's tricks on the piano are exactly the opposite of the sound of the piano.His moves are fast and the sound of the piano is more leisurely, and the opponent is bound to be unable to block it.Hei Hei Zi knew very well that Huang Zhonggong's kung fu was no small feat, so he retreated out of the piano hall for fear of damaging his internal strength. Although he was separated by a plank door, he could still faintly hear the sound of the piano, sometimes slow and sometimes urgent, sometimes it was silent, and sometimes it was loud, and after a while, the sound of the piano became more and more urgent.Hei Hei Zi felt restless and breathless, so he retreated to the gate and closed it again.The sound of the piano passed through the barriers of the two doors, and it was almost inaudible, but occasionally the sound of the piano was high-pitched, and it still made his heart beat faster.Standing there for a long time, but hearing the sound of the zither, I was surprised: "This boy surnamed Feng has extremely high swordsmanship, but his internal strength is also so amazing. How could he still be able to support me under the long-term attack of my elder brother's 'Seven Strings Invisible Sword'?" Can you live?" While meditating, Bald Biweng and Dan Qingsheng came side by side.Dan Qingsheng asked in a low voice: "How?" Black and white son said: "It's been a long fight, and this young man is still supporting himself. I'm worried that elder brother will hurt his life." Dan Qingsheng said: "I'm going to ask elder brother for a favor. , don’t hurt this good friend.” Hei Hei Zi shook his head and said, “You can’t go in.” At this moment, the sound of the qin was clanging loudly. Once the sound of the qin sounded, the three of them took a step back. The sound of the qin sounded five times in a row, and the three of them involuntarily took five steps back.The bald penman's face was snow-white, he collected himself, and said: "Brother, this 'Liu Ding Kai Shan' invisible swordsmanship is really formidable. These six sounds are hitting continuously, how can that Feng be able to withstand it?" Before he finished speaking, he heard another loud bang, followed by several bangs, as if several strings were broken. Hei Hei Ziwai was taken aback, pushed open the door and rushed in, and then pushed open the door of the piano hall, only to see Huang Zhonggong stood still, the seven strings of the Yaoqin in his hand were all broken, hanging down by the piano.Holding a jade flute in hand, Linghu Chong stood aside, bowed and said, "Offended!" It was obvious that Huang Zhonggong lost again in this contest. Hei Hei Zi and the other three were all shocked.The three of them knew very well that this elder brother had strong inner strength and was an amazing top master in the martial arts, but unexpectedly he was still in the hands of this young man of the Huashan School. If he hadn't seen it himself, it would be hard to believe.
Huang Zhonggong smiled wryly and said: "The essence of Feng Shaoxia's swordsmanship is only seen by the old man in his life, but his internal strength is so amazing, it is really admirable. The old man's 'Seven Strings Invisible Sword' originally thought it was a martial art It is a unique skill in the world, but it is like a child's play in Feng Shaoxia's hands. Our four brothers live in seclusion in Meizhuang, and have not set foot in the rivers and lakes for more than ten years. Hehe, we have turned into frogs at the bottom of the well." .Linghu Chong said: "The younger generation tried their best to support it, and seniors are more merciful." Huang Zhonggong sighed, shook his head, and sat down with a depressed expression. Seeing him like this, Linghu Chong couldn't bear it, and thought: "Brother Xiang obviously doesn't want them to know that I have lost my internal energy, so as not to cause obstacles when they find out that I am injured and seek medical treatment. But the man is open and aboveboard, I can't take advantage of him." He said: "Master, there is one thing that must be made clear. The reason why I am not afraid of the invisible sword energy from your qin is not because of my high internal strength, but because the younger generation has no internal strength." Huang Zhonggong was startled, stood up, and said: "What?" Linghu Chong said: "This junior has been injured many times and lost all his internal strength, so he has no sense of your piano music." Huang Zhonggong was surprised and happy, and asked in a trembling voice: "Really ?" Linghu Chong said: "If the senior doesn't believe it, he will know as soon as he takes the pulse of the junior." He stretched out his right hand. Huang Zhonggong and Hei Hei Zi were very surprised, they thought that he came to Meizhuang, although he was not obviously an enemy, after all he had malicious intentions, why did he dare to stretch out his hand and put his lifeline in the hands of others?If Huang Zhonggong used the cause of the pulse to pinch the acupoints on his wrist, he would have great abilities, but he would no longer be able to use them, so he could only be slaughtered.Huang Zhonggong had just performed the magical skill of "Six Dings Opening the Mountain", not only was he unable to do anything to Linghu Chong, but in the end the seven strings rang together, and his internal force reached the peak, causing all seven strings to break. If you lead my palm over and want to pinch my acupoints instead, I'll fight with your internal strength again." Immediately, he stretched out his right hand, and slowly touched the veins on Linghu Chong's right wrist.In his outstretched hand, there are hidden three excellent grasping techniques of "Tiger Claw Grasping Hand", "Dragon Claw Skill" and "Little Eighteen Hands". He didn't want to be taken advantage of by the opponent, unexpectedly, when five fingers were put on it, Linghu Chong remained motionless, without any sign of counterattack. Huang Zhonggong was just surprised when he felt that Linghu Chong's pulse was weak and the strings were slack, which means he had lost all his internal energy.He was stunned, laughed loudly, and said: "So that's how it is, that's how it is! I've been fooled, I've been fooled by your brother!" Although he said that he was fooled, his expression was extremely happy. His "seven-string invisible sword" is just the sound of the zither, the sound itself cannot hurt the enemy, its effect is to stimulate the enemy's internal energy and disrupt the enemy's moves. No, this "seven-string invisible sword" has no effect on him.After Huang Zhonggong's defeat, he was disheartened. When he found out that the defeat was not due to his decades of hard training, he couldn't help being ecstatic.He grabbed Linghu Chong's hand and shook it again and again, and said with a smile: "Good brother, good brother! Why did you tell this secret to this old man?" Linghu Chong said with a smile: "This junior has lost all his internal strength. If he didn't hide it during the sword competition just now, he has bad intentions. How can he deceive each other to the end? The senior is playing the piano with a cow, and it happens that the junior is not listening." Huang Zhonggong stroked his beard and laughed loudly, and said: "In this way, the old 'Seven Strings Invisible Sword' is not a waste, I'm afraid that the 'Seven Strings Invisible Sword' will become a 'Broken String Useless Sword', haha, haha! " Hei Hei Zi said: "Young Xia Feng, you are so frank, my brothers are all grateful. But don't you know how to vent your weakness, if my brother wants to take your life, it would be as easy as flipping the palm of your hand? Even though your swordsmanship is high, you have no internal strength, and you will eventually lose your life." Can't stand against me." Linghu Chong said: "The second owner's words are correct. This junior knows that the four owners are all heroes, so he made it clear." Huang Zhonggong nodded and said: "Very true, very true. Brother Feng, you may as well just tell me what is your purpose in coming to our village. My four brothers and you feel like old friends at first sight. As long as we can, we will do whatever we want." The bald penman said: "You have lost all your internal strength, you must have been seriously injured. I have a good friend who is as skilled in medicine as a god, but he is weird and refuses to treat people easily, but for my sake, I will definitely treat you. That 'famous murderer' Ping Yizhi has always been friends with me..." Linghu Chong lost his voice: "Is it Dr. Ping Yizhi?" The bald man said: "Exactly, you have heard his name before, haven't you?" Linghu Chong said sadly: "This Doctor Ping passed away on Wubagang in Shandong a few months ago." The bald penman said "ahhh" in surprise: "He...he died?" Dan Qingsheng said: " He can cure any illness, but why can't he heal his own illness? Ah, was he killed by an enemy?" Linghu Chong shook his head, Yu Ping died with one finger, and he was very sorry all the time, saying: " When Doctor Ping was dying, he took the pulse of the younger generation, and said that the injury of the younger generation is very strange, and he cannot heal it." When the bald penman heard the news of Ping Yizhi's death, he was very sad, he was speechless and shed tears . Huang Zhonggong pondered for a while, and said: "Brother Feng, I will point you to a way, but it is hard to say whether the other party will agree. I will write a letter, and you will go to see Master Fangzheng, the head of Shaolin Temple. The inner skill "Yi Jin Jing" is taught, and your internal strength will be restored. This "Yi Jin Jing" was originally the secret of his Shaolin school, but Master Fangzheng owed me some love in the past, maybe I can Sell my old face." Linghu Chong listened to the introduction of the two of them, Ping Yizhi, and the other to seek Master Fangzheng, both of them were very suitable, and they both recommended them with all their strength. It can be seen that these two villa owners not only have knowledge of superhuman beings, but also are really passionate about themselves, and can't help feeling grateful , Said: "Master Fangzheng only passed on the magical skills of the "Yi Jin Jing" to his own disciples, but it is inconvenient for the younger generation to worship under the Shaolin sect. This junior is deeply grateful for the Lord's kindness. Life and death are life and death, and the injuries on this junior's body are not serious, but the four of you are concerned. This junior will leave now." Huang Zhonggong said: "Wait a minute." He turned and walked into the inner room. After a while, he took out a porcelain bottle and said, "These are two pills given by my teacher in the past. They are quite effective in repairing the body and healing injuries. To my little brother, it’s a little bit of fun for us to get acquainted." Linghu Chong saw that the cork of the porcelain vase was extremely old, and thought that it was a relic of his master. This gift from your respected teacher is extraordinary, and juniors dare not accept it." Huang Zhonggong shook his head and said: "The four of us have never been in the rivers and lakes, and we have long since stopped fighting with outsiders, and the holy medicine for healing is useless. My brother No family, no children, if you refuse, I have no choice but to take these two pills into the coffin." Hearing what he said was desolate, Linghu Chong had no choice but to thank him solemnly, took it over, and said goodbye to go out.Hei Hei Zi, Bald Bi Weng and Dan Qingsheng accompanied him back to the chess room.
Xiang Wentian saw that the faces of the four people were very solemn, and he knew that Linghu Chong had won the sword fight with the master of the villa again.If the master of the villa wins, Black and White Zigu will remain calm, but the bald penman and Dan Qingsheng will be high-spirited. As soon as they meet, they will reach out for Zhang Xu's calligraphy and Fan Kuan's landscape, and pretend to ask: "Brother Feng, the master of the villa Have you taught me your sword skills?" Linghu Chong said: "The master's internal energy is so high that no one can predict it, but it happened that the younger brother lost all his internal energy, so he couldn't respond to the internal energy exerted by the master's Yaoqin. There is no luck in the world like this." Dan Qingsheng stared at Xiang Wentian and said: "Brother Feng is honest and doesn't hide anything. But you said that his internal strength is far superior to yours, which made my elder brother fall into this big trick." Xiang Wentian said with a smile: "Brother Feng's internal strength When it was not lost, it was indeed far better than me. I was talking about the past, but not the present." The bald penman snorted and said, "You are not a good person!" Xiang Wentian arched his hands and said: "Since no one in Meizhuang can beat my brother Feng's swordsmanship, the three owners, let's bid farewell." Turning to Linghu Chong, he said, "Let's go." Linghu Chong folded his fists and bowed, and said: "Today I am honored to meet the four owners of the village, and I am greatly comforted in my life. The four demeanors are the most admired. If there is a chance in the future, I will visit Baozhuang again." Dan Qingsheng said: "Brother Feng, you No matter what day you want to drink, just come anytime, I will taste all the famous wines I have hidden with you one by one. Brother Tong, hehe, hehe!" Xiang Wentian smiled and said: "I have a very limited capacity for drinking. Don't dare to make fun of yourself." Then he cupped his hands again, took Linghu Chong's hand and walked out.The black and white pieces were sent out.Xiang Wentian said: "The three masters, please stop and send them away without trouble." The bald penman said: "Ha, do you think we are sending you off? We are sending Brother Feng. If your brother Tong came here alone, we Not even a single step." Xiang Wentian smiled and said, "That's how it is." Hei Hei Zi and others were sent directly outside the gate, and only then did they bid farewell to Linghu Chong.The bald penman and Dan Qingsheng just stared at Xiang Wentian, wishing they could snatch the burden off his back. Holding Linghu Chong's hand, Xiang Wentian stepped into the depths of the willow shade, far away from Mei Zhuang, and said with a smile: "The 'invisible sword energy' emitted from the piano of the master of the village is very powerful, brother, how do you win?" Linghu Chong said: "It turns out that elder brother knew everything in advance. Fortunately, I lost all my internal strength, otherwise my life would be gone at this moment. Eldest brother, do you have any enmity with these four villa owners?" Xiang Wentian said: "There is no enmity. I have never met them, so how can I say there is a grudge?" Suddenly someone shouted: "Brother Tong, Brother Feng, please turn around." Linghu Chong turned around, only to see Dan Qingsheng rushing towards him, holding a wine bowl full of half a bowl of wine, and said: " Brother Feng, I have half a bottle of Zhuyeqing that is more than a hundred years old, it would be a pity if you don't try it." He said and handed over the wine bowl. Linghu Chong took the wine bowl and saw that the wine was as green as emerald, filled in the bowl as if bottomless, and the aroma of the wine was extremely mellow, he praised: "It's really good wine." Take a sip and praise: "Good!" After four mouthfuls in a row, he drank up half a bowl of wine, and said: "This wine is both light and heavy, and it should be a famous wine in Yangzhou and Zhenjiang." Danqing said happily: "Exactly, it is the town of Jinshan Temple in Zhenjiang. There are six bottles of the treasure of the temple. The great monk in the temple obeyed the precept not to drink alcohol, so he gave me a bottle. I drank half a bottle, and I was reluctant to drink it. Brother Feng, I still have several good wines, please How about a review?" Linghu Chong was very close to the "Four Friends from the South of the Yangtze River", and there was good wine to drink, so he turned his head to Xiang Wentian to see his intentions.Xiang Wentian said: "Brother, the fourth owner invited you to drink, so you can go. As for me, the third owner and the fourth owner will get angry when they see me, so I'll just be that... hehe!" Danqing said with a smile: " When did I see you angry? Go together, go together! You are a friend of Brother Feng, and I will invite you to drink too." Xiang Wentian was still waiting to resign, Dan Qingsheng took his arm with his left arm and Linghu Chong with his right arm, and said with a smile: "Go, go! Let's have a few more drinks." Linghu Chong thought to himself: "When we leave, this The four villa owners looked very unfriendly towards elder brother Xiang, why did they suddenly become intimate again? Could it be that he never forgot to carry the calligraphy and painting in his burden to elder brother, and try to get it elsewhere?" The three of them returned to Meizhuang, and the bald penman was waiting at the door, saying happily: "Brother Feng is back again, wonderful, wonderful!" The four returned to the chess room.Dan Qingsheng poured all kinds of fine wine and Linghu Chong to drink, but Hei Hei Zi never showed up. Seeing that it was getting late, Bald Pen Weng and Dan Qingsheng seemed to be waiting for someone, they couldn't help squinting at the door.Xiang Wentian said goodbye several times, but the two of them tried their best to keep him.Linghu Chong ignored it and just drank.Xiang Wentian looked at the sky and said with a smile: "If the two masters don't let us eat, I will starve to death." The bald penman said: "Yes, yes!" He shouted: "Steward Ding, Quickly arrange a banquet." Ding Jian agreed outside the door. At this moment, the room door was pushed open, Hei Hei Zi came in, and said to Linghu Chong: "Brother Feng, there is another friend in our village who wants to teach you how to use swords." Jumping up, he said joyfully, "Brother agrees?" Linghu Chong thought to himself: "The person who wants to fight swords with me must first get the permission of the big villa owner. They kept me here, it seems that the second villa owner discussed with the big villa owner, and after so long, the big villa owner finally agreed. Then this People are either the grand master's nephews or descendants, or his disciples' subordinates, so is his swordsmanship even better than the grand master's?" After thinking about it, he secretly shouted: "Oh, no! They know that I have no internal energy. It is inconvenient for me to take action, but if I send a junior or subordinate to fight with me to compete with me in internal strength, wouldn't it take my life immediately?" But then he thought: "These four villa owners are all aboveboard. Hero, how can you do such a despicable act? But the third owner and the fourth owner love the two calligraphy and paintings madly, and the second owner looks calm, but he is unwilling to be reconciled to those chess games. He did this for these calligraphy, painting and chess games It’s not unreasonable to be a bad strategy. If someone really wants to hurt me with internal force, I’ll stab his joints with swordsmanship first.” Hei Hei Zi said: "Young Master Feng, please go again." Linghu Chong said: "In terms of real kung fu, this junior is no match for the third and fourth masters, let alone the big master and the second master. My Lord. The four seniors of Gushan Meizhuang have excellent martial arts, and they only favor and tolerate the younger generation because they share a cup of wine with the younger generation. The younger generation has some rough swordsmanship, so there is really no need to make a fool of yourself." Danqing said: "Brother Feng, of course that man's martial arts are higher than yours, but you don't have to be afraid, he..." Hei Heizi stopped him and said: "In our village, there is a senior who is proficient in swordsmanship Famous master, he heard that Shaoxia Feng's swordsmanship is so good, he would have to fight for a few hands, so he will wait for Shaoxia Feng to compete again." Linghu Chong wanted to compete again, maybe he would be forced to hurt someone, so he turned against the "Four Friends from the South of the Yangtze River" and said: "The four masters treated the junior very well. If there is another match, I don't know the temper of this senior." How, if there is a quarrel and breaks up, or if the junior is injured by the senior's sword, wouldn't it be a bad mood?" Dan Qing said with a smile: "It doesn't matter, it won't..." Hei Heizi rushed again: "No matter what , the four of us will never blame you Feng Shaoxia." Xiang Wentian said: "Okay, what's the harm in trying again? I have some things, I have to go first. Brother Feng, let's meet at Jiaxing Mansion .” Bald Biweng and Dan Qingsheng said in unison: "You want to go first, how can it be?" Bald Biweng said: "Unless you keep Zhang Xu's calligraphy." Where can I find you to pick up calligraphy, painting and chess records? No, no, just wait a little longer. Butler Ding, set up a feast quickly!" Hei Hei Zi said: "Young Xia Feng, I will accompany you. Brother Tong, please eat first, and we will come back to accompany you in a short time." Xiang Wentian shook his head repeatedly, and said: "This game, you all are determined Victory. Although Brother Feng is skilled in swordsmanship, he has little experience in facing enemies. You also know that he has lost his internal strength. If I hadn't been on the sidelines, even if I lost this competition, I would still be unwilling to accept the defeat." Hei Hei Zi said "What's the meaning of Brother Tong's words? Are we still going to cheat?" Xiang Wentian said: "The four owners of Gushan Meizhuang are heroes. They have admired their prestige for a long time, so they are naturally very trustworthy. But Brother Feng wants Going to compete with another person, I really don't know that besides the four owners of Meizhuang, there is another expert. May I ask the second owner, who is this person? If I know that this person is like the four owners, He is also an upright hero and knight, so don't worry." Dan Qingsheng said: "Compared with my four brothers, this senior's reputation in martial arts is not low. It is simply not the same." Yes, there are only a handful of them, and I will know his name when I come here." The bald penman said: "It is inconvenient to tell you the name of this person." Xiang Wentian said: "Then I must be a bystander, otherwise this competition Just let it go." Dan Qingsheng said: "Why are you so stubborn? I think Brother Tong's presence will be harmful to you, and he has lived in seclusion for a long time, and he doesn't like others to see his face." Xiang Wentian said: "Then Brother Feng How do you compete with him?" Hei Hei Zi said: "Both sides wear hoods, only a pair of eyes are exposed, so no one can see the other." Xiang Wentian said: "Are the four villa owners also wearing hoods? Hei Hei Zi said: "Yes. This man has a weird temper, otherwise he would not do anything." Xiang Wentian said: "Then I will also wear a hood." Hei Hei Zi hesitated for a while, then said: "Since Brother Tong insists on watching the fight on the spot, that's the only way to do it, but I have to ask Brother Tong to agree to one thing, not to make a sound from the beginning to the end." Xiang Wentian smiled and said: "Pretend to be deaf and dumb. , isn't that easy?" At present, Black and White Zi led the way, Xiang Wentian and Linghu Chong followed behind, Bald Biweng and Dan Qingsheng walked last.Linghu Chong saw that he was walking the old road leading to the master's room, and when he came outside the piano hall of the master, Hei Heizi knocked on the door three times, and pushed the door open to enter.I saw that there was a black cloth cover on the head of a person in the room. Looking at the clothes, it was Huang Zhonggong.Hei Hei Zi walked up to him, bowed his head and whispered a few words in his ear.Huang Zhonggong shook his head and said a few words in a low voice, apparently unwilling to participate in Xiang Wentian.Hei Hei Zi nodded, turned his head and said: "My elder brother thinks it's lesser than sword matters, but if you offend that friend, it will be inconvenient. Let's let this matter go." The five people bowed to Huang Zhonggong and said goodbye. Dan Qing said angrily: "Brother Tong, you are really weird, are you still afraid that we will rush up and bully Brother Feng? You have to watch the fight from the sidelines, and a good fight will turn into a cloud of smoke. Disappointing?" The bald penman said: "Second brother spent a lot of effort to get my elder brother's consent, but you are here to make trouble again." Xiang Wentian smiled and said: "Okay, okay! I will give in and ignore this competition. You must be fair and fair, and don't deceive my brother Feng." Bald Biweng and Dan Qingsheng were overjoyed and said in unison: "你当我们是什么人了？哪有欺骗风少侠之理？”向问天笑道：“我在棋室中等候。风兄弟，他们鬼鬼祟祟地不知玩什么把戏，你可要打醒十二分精神，千万小心了。”令狐冲笑道：“梅庄之中，尽是高人雅士，岂有行诡使诈之人？”丹青生笑道：“是啊，风少侠哪像你这般，以小人之心，度君子之腹。” 向问天走出几步，回头招手道：“风兄弟，你过来，我得嘱咐你几句，可别上了人家的当。”丹青生笑了笑，也不理会。令狐冲心道：“向大哥忒也小心了，我又不是三岁小孩，真要骗我，也没这么容易。”走近身去。 向问天拉住他手，令狐冲便觉他在自己手掌之中，塞了一个纸团。 令狐冲一捏之下，便觉纸团中有一枚硬物。向问天笑嘻嘻地拉他近前，在他耳边低声说道：“你见了那人之后，便跟他拉手亲近，将这纸团连同其中的物事，偷偷塞在他手中。这事牵连重大，千万不可轻忽。哈哈，哈哈！”他说这几句话之时，语气甚是郑重，但脸上始终带着笑容，最后几下哈哈大笑，和他的说话更毫不相干。 黑白子等三人都道他说的是奚落自己三人的言语。丹青生道：“有什么好笑？风少侠固然剑法高明，你童兄剑法如何，咱们可还没请教。”向问天笑道：“在下的剑法稀松平常，可不用请教。”说着摇摇摆摆地出外。
丹青生笑道：“好，咱们再见大哥去。”四人重行走进黄钟公的琴堂。 黄钟公没料到他们去而复回，已将头上罩子除去。黑白子道：“大哥，那位童兄终于给我们说服，答允不去观战了。”黄钟公道：“好。”拿起黑布罩子，又套在头上。丹青生拉开木柜，取了三只黑布罩子出来，将其中一只交给令狐冲，道：“这是我的，你戴着吧。大哥，我借你的枕头套用用。”走进内室，过得片刻，出来时头上已罩了一只青布的枕头套子，套上剪了两个圆孔，露出一双光溜溜的眼睛。 黄钟公点了点头，向令狐冲道：“待会比试，你们两位都使木剑，以免拚上内力，让风兄弟吃亏。”令狐冲喜道：“那再好不过。”黄钟公向黑白子道：“二弟，带两柄木剑。”黑白子打开木柜，取出两柄木剑。 黄钟公向令狐冲道：“风兄弟，这场比试不论谁胜谁败，请你对外人一句也别提起。”令狐冲道：“这个自然，晚辈先已说过，来到梅庄，决非求名，岂有到外面胡说张扬之理？何况晚辈败多胜少，也没什么好说的。” 黄钟公道：“那倒未必尽然。但相信风兄弟言而有信，不致外传。此后一切所见，请你也一句不提，连那位童兄也不可告知，这件事做得到么？”令狐冲踌躇道：“连童大哥也不能告知？比剑之后，他自然要问起经过，我如绝口不言，未免于友道有亏。”黄钟公道：“那位童兄是老江湖了，既知风兄弟已答允了老夫，大丈夫千金一诺，不能食言而肥，自也不致于强人所难。”令狐冲点头道：“那也说得是，晚辈答允了便是。”黄钟公拱了拱手，道：“多谢风兄弟厚意。请！” 令狐冲转过身来，便往外走。哪知丹青生向内室指了指，道：“在这里面。” 令狐冲一怔，大是愕然：“怎地在内室之中？”随即省悟：“啊，是了！和我比剑之人是个女子，说不定是大庄主的夫人或姬妾，因此他们坚决不让向大哥在旁观看，既不许她见到我相貌，又不许我见到她真面目，自是男女有别之故。大庄主一再叮嘱，要我不可向旁人提及，连对向大哥也不能说，若非闺阁之事，何必如此郑重？” 想通了此节，种种疑窦豁然而解，但一捏到掌心中的纸团和其中那枚小小硬物，寻思：“看来向大哥种种布置安排，深谋远虑，只不过要设法和这女子见上一面。他自己既不能见她之面，便要我传递书信和信物。这中间定有私情暧昧。向大哥和我虽义结金兰，但四位庄主待我甚厚，我如传递此物，太也对不住四位庄主，这便如何是好？”又想：“向大哥和四位庄主都是五六十岁年纪之人，那女子定然也非年轻，纵有情缘牵缠，也是许多年前的旧事了，就算递了这封信，想来也不会坏了那女子的名节。”沉吟之际，五人已进了内室。 室内一床一几，陈设简单，床上挂了纱帐，甚是陈旧，已呈黄色。几上放着一张短琴，通体黝黑，似是铁制。 令狐冲心想：“事情一切推演，全入于向大哥的算中。唉，他情深若斯，我岂可不助他完偿这个心愿？”他生性洒脱，于名教礼仪之防向来便不放在心上，这时内心之中，隐隐似乎那女子便是小师妹岳灵珊，她嫁了师弟林平之，自己则是向问天，隔了数十年后，千方百计地又想去和小师妹见上一面，会面竟不可得，则传递一样昔年的信物，聊表情愫，也足慰数十年的相思之苦。心下又想：“向大哥摆脱魔教，不惜和教主及教中众兄弟翻脸，说不定也是为了这旧情人之故。” 他心涉遐想之际，黄钟公已掀开床上被褥，揭起床板，下面却是块铁板，上有铜环。黄钟公握住铜环，向上提起，一块四尺来阔、五尺来长的铁板应手而起，露出一个长大方洞。这铁板厚达半尺，显是甚为沉重，他平放在地上，说道：“这人的居所有些奇怪，风兄弟请跟我来。”说着便向洞中跃入。黑白子道：“风少侠先请。” 令狐冲心感诧异，跟着跃下，只见下面墙壁上点着一盏油灯，发出淡黄色光芒，置身之所似是个地道。他跟着黄钟公向前行去，黑白子等三人依次跃下。
行了约莫二丈，前面已无去路。黄钟公从怀中取出一串钥匙，插入了一个匙孔，转了几转，向内推动。只听得轧轧声响，一扇石门缓缓开了。令狐冲心下越感惊异，而对向问天却又多了几分同情之意，寻思：“他们将这女子关在地底，自然是强加囚禁，违其本愿。这四位庄主似是仁义豪杰之士，却如何干这等卑鄙勾当？” 他随着黄钟公走进石门，地道一路向下倾斜，走出数十丈后，又来到一扇门前。黄钟公又取出钥匙，将门开了，这一次却是一扇铁门。地势不断的向下倾斜，只怕已深入地底百丈有余。地道转了几个弯，前面又出现一道门。令狐冲忿忿不平：“我还道四位庄主精擅琴棋书画，乃高人雅士，岂知竟私设地牢，将一个女子关在这等暗无天日的所在。” 他初下地道时，对四人并无提防之意，此刻却不免大起戒心，暗自悚悚：“他们跟我比剑不胜，莫非引我来到此处，也要将我囚禁于此？这地道中机关门户，重重叠叠，当真是插翅难飞。”可是虽有戒备之意，但前有黄钟公，后有黑白子、秃笔翁、丹青生，自己手中一件兵器也没有，却也无可奈何。 第三道门户却是由四道门夹成，一道铁门后，一道钉满了棉絮的木门，其后又是一道铁门，又是一道钉棉的木门。令狐冲寻思：“为什么两道铁门之间要夹两道钉满棉絮的木门？是了，想来被囚之人内功十分厉害，这棉絮是吸去她的掌力，以防她击破铁门。” 此后接连行走十余丈，不见再有门户，地道隔老远才有一盏油灯，有些地方油灯已熄，更是一片漆黑，要摸索而行数丈，才又见到灯光。令狐冲只觉呼吸不畅，壁上和足底潮湿之极，突然之间想起：“啊哟，梅庄是在西湖之畔，走了这么远，只怕已深入西湖之底。这人给囚于湖底，自然没法自行脱困。别人便要设法搭救，也是不能，倘若凿穿牢壁，湖水便即灌入。” 再前行数丈，地道突然收窄，必须弓身而行，越向前行，弯腰越低。又走了数丈，黄钟公停步晃亮火折，点着了壁上油灯，微光之下，只见前面又是一扇铁门，铁门上有个尺许见方的洞孔。
黄钟公对着那方孔朗声道：“任先生，黄钟公四兄弟拜访你来啦。” 令狐冲一呆：“怎地是任先生？难道里面所囚的不是女子？”但里面无人答应。 黄钟公又道：“任先生，我们久疏拜候，甚是歉仄，今日特来告知一件大事。” 室内一个浓重的声音骂道：“去你妈的大事小事！有狗屁就放，如没屁放，快给我滚得远远的！” 令狐冲惊讶莫名，先前的种种设想，霎时间尽皆烟消云散，这口音不但是个老年男子，而且出语粗俗，直是个市井俚人。 黄钟公道：“先前我们只道当今之世，剑法之高，自以任先生为第一，岂知大谬不然。今日有一人来到梅庄，我们四兄弟固然不是他敌手，任先生的剑法和他一比，那也是有如小巫见大巫了。” 令狐冲心道：“原来他是以言语相激，要那人和我比剑。” 那人哈哈大笑，说道：“你们四个狗杂种斗不过人家，便激他来和我比剑，想我为你们四个混蛋料理强敌，是不是？哈哈，打的倒是如意算盘，只可惜我十多年不动剑，剑法早已忘得干干净净了。操你奶奶的王八羔子，夹着尾巴快给我滚吧。” 令狐冲心下骇然：“此人机智无比，料事如神，一听黄钟公之言，便已算到。” 秃笔翁道：“大哥，任先生决不是此人敌手。那人说梅庄之中没人胜得过他，这句话原是不错的。咱们不用跟任先生多说了。”那姓任的喝道：“你激我有什么用？姓任的难道还能为你们这四个小杂种办事？”秃笔翁道：“此人剑法得自华山派风清扬老先生真传。大哥，听说任先生当年纵横江湖，天不怕，地不怕，就只怕风老先生一个。任先生有个外号，叫什么'望风而逃'。这个'风'字，便是指风清扬老先生而言，这话可真？” 那姓任的哇哇大叫，骂道：“放屁，放屁，臭不可当！” 丹青生道：“三哥错了。”秃笔翁道：“怎地错了？”丹青生道：“你说错了一个字。任先生的外号不是叫'望风而逃'，而是叫'闻风而逃'。你想，任先生如果望见了风老先生，二人相距已不甚远，风老先生还容得他逃走吗？只有一听到风老先生的名字，立即拔足便奔，急急如丧家之犬……”秃笔翁接口道：“忙忙似漏网之鱼！”丹青生道：“这才得保首领，直至今日啊。” 那姓任的不怒反笑，说道：“四个臭混蛋给人家逼得走投无路，无可奈何，这才想到来求老夫出手。操你奶奶，老夫要是中了你们的诡计，那也不姓任了。” 黄钟公叹了口气，道：“风兄弟，这位任先生一听到你这个'风'字，已然魂飞魄散，心胆俱裂。这剑不用比了，我们承认你是当世剑法第一便是。” 令狐冲虽见那人并非女子，先前种种猜测全都错了，但见他深陷牢笼，显然岁月已久，同情之心油然而生，从各人的语气之中，推想这人既是前辈，武功又必极高，听黄钟公如此说，便道：“大庄主这话可不对了，风老前辈和晚辈谈论剑法之时，对这位……这位任老先生极是推崇，说道当世剑法他便只佩服任老先生一人，他日晚辈若有机缘拜见任老先生，务须诚心诚意、恭恭敬敬地向他老人家磕头，请他老人家指点一二。” 此言一出，黄钟公等四人尽皆愕然。那姓任的却十分得意，呵呵大笑，道：“小朋友，你这话说得很对，风清扬并非泛泛之辈，也只有他，才识得我剑法的精妙。” 黄钟公道：“风……风老先生知道他……他是在这里？”语音微颤，似有惊恐之意。 令狐冲信口胡吹：“风老先生只道任老先生归隐于名山胜地。他老人家教导晚辈练剑之时，常自提及任老先生，说道练这等剑招，只是用来和任老先生的传人对敌，世上若无任老先生，这等繁难的剑法压根儿就不必学。”他此时对梅庄四个庄主颇为不满，这几句话颇具奚落之意，心想这姓任的是前辈英雄，却给囚禁于这阴暗卑湿的牢笼，定是中了暗算。他四人所使手段之卑鄙，不问可知。 那姓任的道：“是啊，小朋友，风清扬果然挺有见识。你将梅庄这几个家伙都打败了，是不是？” 令狐冲道：“晚辈的剑法既是风老先生亲手所传，除非是你任老先生自己，又或是你的传人，寻常之人自然不是敌手。”他这几句话，那是公然和黄钟公等四人过不去了。他只觉这地底黑牢潮湿郁闷，只耽得片刻已如此难受，四个庄主却将这位武林高人关在这等所在，不知已关了多少年，激动义愤之下，出言便无所顾忌。 黄钟公等听在耳里，自是老大没趣，但他们确是比剑而败，那也无话可说。丹青生道：“风兄弟，你这话……”黑白子扯扯他的衣袖，丹青生便即住口。 那人道：“很好，很好，小朋友，你替我出了胸中一口恶气。你怎样打败了他们？”令狐冲道：“梅庄中第一个和我比剑的，是个姓丁的朋友，叫什么'一字电剑'丁坚。”那人道：“此人剑法华而不实，但以剑光唬人，并无真实本领。你根本不用出招伤他，只须将剑锋摆在那里，他自己会将手指、手腕、手臂送到你剑锋上来，自己切断。” 五人一听，尽皆骇然，不约而同地都“啊”了一声。 那人问道：“怎样，我说得不对吗？”令狐冲道：“说得对极了，前辈便似亲眼见到一般。”那人笑道：“好极！他割断了五根手指，还是一只手掌？”令狐冲道：“晚辈将剑锋侧了一侧。”那人道：“不对，不对！对付敌人有什么客气？你心地仁善，将来必吃大亏。第二个是谁跟你对敌？” 令狐冲道：“四庄主。”那人道：“嗯，老四的剑法当然比那个什么'一字屁剑'高明些，但也高不了多少。他见你胜了丁坚，定然上来便使他的得意绝技，哼哼，那叫什么剑法啊？是了，叫作'泼墨披麻剑法'，什么'白虹贯日'、'腾蛟起凤'，又是什么'春风杨柳'。”丹青生听他将自己的得意剑招说得丝毫不错，更加骇异。 令狐冲道：“四庄主的剑法其实也挺高明，只不过攻人之际，自己破绽太多。” 那人呵呵一笑，说道：“老风的传人果然有两下子，你一语破的，将他这路'泼墨披麻剑法'的致命弱点说了出来。他这路剑法之中，有一招自以为最厉害的杀手，叫做'玉龙倒悬'，仗剑当头硬砍，他不使这招便罢，倘若使将出来，遇上老风的传人，只须将长剑顺着他剑锋滑了上去，他的五根手指便都给披断了，手上的鲜血，便如泼墨一般地泼下来了。这叫做'泼血披指剑法'，哈哈，哈哈！” 令狐冲道：“前辈料事如神，晚辈果是在这一招上胜了他。不过晚辈跟他无冤无仇，四庄主又曾以美酒款待，相待甚厚，这五根手指吗，倒不必披下来了，哈哈！” 丹青生的脸色早气得又红又青，当真是名副其实的“丹青生”，只是头上罩了枕套，谁也瞧不见而已。 那人道：“秃头老三善使判官笔，他这一手字写得三岁小孩子一般，偏生要附庸风雅，武功之中居然自称包含了书法名家的笔意。嘿嘿，小朋友，要知临敌过招，那是生死系于一线的大事，全力相搏，尚恐不胜，哪里还有闲情逸致，讲究什么钟王碑帖？除非对方武功跟你差得太远，你才能将他玩弄戏耍。但如双方武功相若，你再用判官笔来写字，那是将自己的性命双手献给敌人了。” 令狐冲道：“前辈之言是极，这位三庄主和人动手，确是太过托大了些。” 秃笔翁初时听那人如此说，极是恼怒，但越想越觉他的说话十分有理，自己将书法融化在判官笔的招数之中，虽是好玩，笔上的威力毕竟大减，若不是令狐冲手下留情，十个秃笔翁也给他毙了，想到此处，不由得出了一身冷汗。 那人笑道：“要胜秃头老三，那是很容易的。他的判官笔法本来相当可观，就是太过狂妄，偏要在武功中加上什么书法。嘿嘿，高手过招，所争的只是尺寸之间，他将自己性命来闹着玩，居然活到今日，也算得是武林中的一桩奇事。秃头老三，近十多年来你龟缩不出，没到江湖上行走，是不是？” 秃笔翁哼了一声，并不答话，心中又是一寒，自忖：“他的话一点不错，这十多年中我若在江湖上闯荡，焉能活到今日？” 那人道：“老二玄铁棋盘上的功夫，那可是真材实料了，一动手攻人，一招快似一招，势如疾风骤雨，等闲之辈确是不易招架。小朋友，你却怎样破他，说来听听。”令狐冲道：“这个'破'字，晚辈是不敢当的，只不过我一上来就跟二庄主对攻，第一招便让他取了守势。”那人道：“很好。第二招呢？”令狐冲道：“第二招晚辈仍是抢攻，二庄主又取了守势。”那人道：“很好。第三招怎样？”令狐冲道：“第三招仍然是我攻他守。”那人道：“了不起。黑白子当年在江湖上着实威风，那时他使一块大铁牌，只须有人能挡得他连环三击，黑白子便饶了他不杀。后来他改使玄铁棋枰，兵刃上大占便宜，那就更加了得。小朋友居然逼得他连守三招，很好！第四招他怎生反击？”令狐冲道：“第四招还是晚辈攻击，二庄主守御。”那人道：“老风的剑法当真如此高明？虽然要胜黑白子并不为难，但居然逼得他在第四招上仍取守势，嘿嘿，很好！第五招一定是他攻了？” 令狐冲道：“第五招攻守之势并未改变。” 那姓任的“哦”的一声，半晌不语，隔了好一会，才道：“你一共攻了几剑，黑白子这才回击？”令狐冲道：“这个……这个……招数倒记不起了。” 黑白子道：“风少侠剑法如神，自始至终，晚辈未能还得一招。他攻到四十余招时，晚辈自知不是敌手，这便