Chapter 17 Chapter Seventeen
A few days later, it was Mid-Autumn Festival.In the afternoon of this day, Hu Fei took Cheng Lingsu, Cai Wei, and Ji Xiaofeng to Fukang'an Mansion to participate in the World Martial Arts Masters Conference.
Hu Fei's makeup this time is different from the bearded and full cheeks of the previous day.He shortened his beard, dyed it yellow with medicine, and painted his face light yellow, as if suffering from jaundice. Luxurious and tacky.Cheng Lingsu dressed up as a middle-aged woman, with arched back and wrinkled face, holding a short-stem cigarette pouch in her hand, smoking a cigarette, coughing a few times, who could tell that she was a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl?Hu Fei told Cai Wei that he was ordered by his master not to show his true colors at the master meeting.Cai Wei only responded without asking too many questions.
When I arrived at the gate of Defukang'an Mansion, I saw that all the guards had withdrawn, and only eight well-known guests stood by the gate to welcome the guests.Hu Fei handed in the invitation to attend the meeting.The well-known guest greeted him respectfully and asked the four of them to sit at the first table in Dongshou.
There were four other people sitting at the same table, and after asking each other, it turned out that they belonged to the Monkey Fist Grand Sage.Cheng Lingsu saw that the old man in charge had a tall mouth, red cheeks and long arms, and indeed had the appearance of a monkey, so he couldn't help laughing secretly.
At this time, more than half of the guests in the hall have arrived, and they are still coming in one after another outside the door.The guests who welcome guests in the hall are all Fu Kang'an's military officers, and some of them are senior officials of the third and fourth ranks. As long as they leave the Fufu Mansion, none of them are high-ranking officials and generals with great reputation, but in the Marshal's Mansion, they are just clean guests. The entourage is average, not much higher than that of a boy servant.
With a glance, Hu Fei saw Zhou Tie'e and Wang Tie'e walking side by side.Both of them were beaming with joy, their clothes and tops had been changed, it was obvious that they had been promoted.Zhou and Wang walked past Hu Fei and Cheng Lingsu without recognizing them.
I only heard the other two military officers grinning and saying to Zhou and Wang: "Congratulations to Brother Zhou and Brother Wang, the credit for that night is really not small." Wang Tie'e grinned happily, and said with a smile: "That's just It’s just a coincidence, what kind of skill is it?” Another military officer came over and said, “One is a registered general and the other is a real lieutenant general. The two of you are the fastest to be promoted." Zhou Tiewei smiled lightly and said: "Master Ping made fun of it. Our brothers received no merit, how can we compare with the fame earned by Master Ping on the battlefield?" The military officer said seriously: "Zhou The elder brother bravely rescued Mrs. Xiangguo, and the eldest brother Wang tried his best to protect the princess. How can the younger brother compare with the seal of the Lord Long Live himself?"
But wherever Zhou and Wang went, all the military officers wanted to congratulate and flatter them.The heads of the various families heard this, and some became curious and asked how the two of them made contributions to protect the Lord.All the military officers added more oil and sauce, and began to speak in a loud and colorful manner.Hu Fei was far away, and could only vaguely hear the general idea (it turns out that that night Hu Fei broke into the Fu Mansion at night and robbed the two children. Hu Fei took Mrs. Xiangguo back from his hands, and asked Wang Tie'e to protect the princess first. Mrs. Xiangguo was the lover of Emperor Qianlong, and Princess Hejia was the emperor's beloved daughter. Afterwards, they were rewarded for their merits. The two of them made the credit very easily.
But in the eyes of the emperor, it was a hundred times better than charging into the battle formation, so he was summoned by the hall, and he was kind and gentle, and the two of them were promoted several levels in succession.Mrs. Xiangguo, Princess Hejia, and Fukang'an rewarded a lot of jewelry, gold and silver.Overnight, Zhou and Wang became very popular.Everyone said that hundreds of assassins attacked Marshal Fu's mansion at night. If Zhou and Wang hadn't fought hard, the lives of Mrs. Xiangguo and the princess would have been lost.In order to conceal their own incompetence, the guards increased the number of assassins more and more. It seemed that the guards were outnumbered and risked their lives to resist in order to keep Fukang safe.As a result, everyone has meritorious service.Although Fukang'an lost his two sons and was very troubled, he remembered the danger he had fallen into the hands of the Red Flower Society ten years ago. This night, all the assassins were killed and all the assassins retreated. Instead, they rewarded the guards.This is the usual practice in the officialdom, everyone is happy.
Hu Fei and Cheng Lingsu looked at each other a few times, and couldn't help laughing secretly.Both of them are very clever, but they never imagined that Zhou Tiewei would make such a move and get rich and honor for no reason.Hu Fei thought to himself: "This person has far-reaching plans and vicious methods. He will flourish in the future and have a bright future in the officialdom. I must be careful not to fall into his hands."
During the turmoil, dozens of seats have gradually filled up.Hu Fei counted secretly, there were sixty-two tables in total, eight people from two factions at each table, a total of one hundred and twenty-four heads of families came to the meeting, thinking: "There are so many martial arts schools in the world, and it is difficult to refuse the invitation." There must be quite a few people who don't come to the meeting." Seeing that there were only four seats in some seats and no one in others, I couldn't help but think of Yuan Ziyi: "I don't know if she will come today or not?"
Cheng Lingsu saw that he was thoughtful, with a gentle look in his eyes. He had already guessed that he was thinking of Yuan Ziyi, and his heart felt a little sore. When he looked around, he saw a burly old man sitting on the fourth seat in the west, holding two iron gallbladders in his hands, shining with crystal light, turning yo-yo, it was Feng Tiannan, the head of the Five Tiger Sect.
Cheng Lingsu quickly reached out and tugged on his sleeve.Hu Fei suddenly realized, turned around, and thought: "Since you have come here, you must not escape from my palm. Hey, Feng Tiannan, you villain, you will never dare to come after I make a big fuss in the Marshal's Mansion." This sect master came during the meeting, but I didn't know that I came here."
It's noon, and all the seats are full.Hu Fei wandered around and saw a brocade hanging in the middle of the hall, with eight big gold characters nailed on it: "Make friends with martial arts, and all heroes will come together." Tiger skin, but no one is seated, presumably it was set up for princes and nobles.
Cheng Lingsu said: "She hasn't come yet." Hu Fei knew that she was talking about Yuan Ziyi, but he said casually: "Who hasn't come?" I have to come."
After a while, I saw a second-rank top-wearing general stand up, and said in a loud voice: "The four major masters are invited to sit down." All the guards shouted all the way: "The four major masters are invited to sit down! ""The four major masters are invited to take a seat!" "The four major masters are invited to be seated!"
All the heroes in the hall were puzzled: "Everyone attending the meeting here, except for those who accompany the disciples and the master welcomes the guests, are all masters. Why are there four majors and four minors?"
The hall was silent, only two third-rank military officers led four people into the hall, walked to the tiger leather chair under the brocade curtain, and invited four people to sit down.
The first person was an old monk with white eyebrows, holding a boxwood Zen stick in his hand, with a kind face, he seemed to be not a hundred years old, but also ninety years old.The second person is a Taoist who is nearly seventy years old, with a dark face and eyes that seem to be open or closed, which is quite trivial to describe.This group of monks looked like clouds and mud, the old monk was tall and majestic, it was obvious at a glance that he was a good monk.That Taoist, however, seems to be an ordinary Maoshan Taoist priest who used spells to beg for fortune and draw talismans to deceive people. For some reason, he is also one of the "Four Great Masters"?
The third person is a hale and hearty old man, over sixty years old, with piercing eyes and bulging temples on both sides, showing profound internal strength.As soon as he entered the hall, he smiled and clasped his fists, nodding to this one and that one. Among the more than one hundred masters, it seemed that eighty or ninety people knew him, and he really had acquaintances all over the world.Everyone is called "Uncle Tang" or "Hero Tang". Only a few famous martial artists who are very old call him "Brother Ganlin"!
Hu Fei thought to himself: "This one is Tang Pei, who is known as 'Ganlinhui Qisheng'. Miss Yuan's mother was once taken in by him. This person is famous all over the world, and it is said in the martial arts that he is very benevolent and righteous. Today, I was also bewitched by Fukang'an."
But when he saw him, he immediately sat down, walked to each table, exchanged a few words with the acquaintances, held hands and patted shoulders, showing great affection.When he walked to Hu Fei's table, he grabbed the head of the Monkey Fist Great Sage Sect, and said with a smile: "Old Monkey, you are here too? Hehe, why don't you prepare a pot of flat peaches at the table?" The headman was very respectful to him, and said with a smile: "Hero Tang, I haven't seen you for seven or eight years. I haven't come to say hello to you. It's really time to call. You are getting stronger and stronger as you get older, which is really rare." Tang Pei patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "The monkey grandson, mother and daughter of your monkey in Huaguoshan Shuilian Cave are all safe and sound?" The head said, "Thanks to the hero Tang, everyone is safe and healthy." .”
Tang Pei laughed, and said to Ji Xiaofeng: "Is it difficult for Ji Laosan to walk?" Ji Xiaofeng leaned over to greet him, and said, "Jia Yan didn't come. Jia Yan remembers Tang Da Xia every day, and often persuades Tang Da Xia to reward him with ginseng. After taking Rongwan, I feel much better." Tang Pei said, "Do you live in Yun Shilang's house? I'll bring you some more tomorrow." Ji Xiaofeng bowed to thank him.Tang Pei nodded to Hu Fei, Cheng Lingsu, and Cai Wei, and walked to another table.
The head of the Monkey Fist Great Sage Sect said: "Hero Tang's nickname is 'Seven Provinces of Ganlinhui'. In fact, is it just the Seven Provinces? That year, a silk dart of 180,000 taels of silver that I insured was in I got lost on Ganliang Road, and my whole family was so anxious that they jumped into the well, if Tang Daxia hadn't stepped forward, soft and hard, both face face and knife, how could the 'Jiuquan Three Tigers' be willing to return this dart?" Then he foamed at the mouth and talked about the events of the year.He has received Tang Pei's great favor, and he never forgets it. Whenever he has the opportunity, he will publicize his benefits.
As soon as Tang Pei walked into the hall, he really looked like a "general with all sides", and everyone's eyes were on him.The remaining three of the "Four Great Masters" were immediately overshadowed.
The fourth person was dressed as a military officer, wearing a top-ranked dais. In this hall, there were many military officers who were higher in rank than him, but he walked calmly and had a majestic bearing, obviously a great master of the school.I saw that he was about fifty years old, with big ears and raised brows. He quietly walked to the fourth seat and sat there, standing still like an abyss, standing like a mountain, concentrating on the center, facing the surrounding people. The disturbance seems to be unheard.Hu Fei thought to himself: "This is also a very important person."
When he first came to the master meeting, he was full of ambitions, and he didn't put anyone in his eyes. When he saw the four great masters, he became very cautious: "Both the hero Tang and the military officer, I may not be able to defeat the enemy." The monk and the Taoist are still ranked above the two of them, so naturally they are not mediocre. My identity must not be revealed today, not to mention that all the more than one hundred masters are top-notch masters, as long as this' Monk, Taoist, chivalrous, and official together, it will be more than enough to subdue me." He was afraid for the rest of his life, and now he only grabbed melon seeds and ate slowly, not daring to look around, for fear of being noticed by Fukang'an's guards.
After a while, Tang Peicai finished greeting everyone and returned to his seat.But there were many juniors who rushed to kowtow to him one by one.Tang Pei's family was rich and wealthy, and the disciples who came with them brought a large number of red envelopes. All juniors who had never met before kowtowed to him by name and gave four taels of silver as a meeting gift.After a while of chaos, the ceremony was over.
Only a second-rank military officer shouted: "Pour wine!" The servants serving each table filled the wine with pots for everyone.The military officer raised his glass and said in a loud voice: "Senior martial masters from various sects have come to the capital from a long distance, and Marshal Fu welcomes them very much. Now, brothers, first offer a toast to everyone, and Marshal Fu will come to toast you in person later." He raised his glass and drank it all.Everyone also cheers.
The military officer said again: "All the heroes who came here today are heroes in the martial arts. Since ancient times, there has never been such a grand event. The most gratifying thing about Marshal Fu is that he has invited the four major masters to come together. Now I present to you all Introduction." He pointed to the white-browed old monk at the first seat and said, "This is Zen Master Dazhi, the abbot of the Shaolin Temple in Songshan, Henan. For more than a thousand years, the Shaolin School has been the source of martial arts in the world. Today's World Masters Conference, we should recommend Zen Master Dazhi is the chief." The crowd applauded together.The Shaolin sect has a huge branch, almost one-third of the various sects present at the meeting originated from Shaolin. Everyone was happy to see that the military officer respected the eminent monks of Shaolin Temple.
The military officer pointed to the Taoist in the second seat and said: "Except for the Shaolin sect, Wudang should be respected. This one is the Taoist priest Wuqingzi, the master of the Taihe Palace in Wudang Mountain." The ancestor of boxing and sword.Qunhao saw that this Taoist was sluggish and vulgar in appearance, they were secretly surprised.Some well-informed celebrities even thought: "Since Ma Zhen, the head of Wudang School, passed away ten years ago, and Zhang Zhaozhong, a master of Wudang, died in Huijiang again. The temple master Wu Qingzi is famous, but I have never heard of it."
The name of the third Hero Tang Pei Tang is well known to everyone, so he does not need to introduce him, but the military officer still said: "This Hero Tang of Gan Lin Hui Qi Province is the head of the Sancai Sword. Unrivaled, everyone knows it, so there is no need for my little brother to talk too much." After he said these few words, everyone booed in unison, and they all cheered for Tang Pei.This scene is very different from when Wu Qingzi was introduced, everyone was silent, even the abbot of Shaolin Temple, Zen Master Dazhi, seemed to be somewhat inferior.
Hu Fei heard an old man at the next table say: "In the martial arts, some sects elevate people, and some people elevate sects. That Taoist priest Qing is just because he is the temple owner of the Taihe Palace in Wudang Mountain. As one of the four masters in the world, I don't think he has any real talents, right? As for the "Three Talents Sword", if it weren't for a once-in-a-lifetime figure like Mr. What seat are you going to?" A strong man interjected, "Uncle Master is right." Hu Fei also nodded secretly after hearing this.
Everyone was confused for a while, and their eyes turned to the military officer sitting in the fourth seat.The military officer introduced by roll call said: "This one is our hero in Manchuria. This Lord Hailan Bihai is the leader of the Imperial Forest Army's Huangqi Xiaoqi Battalion, and the head of the Black Dragon Gate in Liaodong." Hai Lanbi's official position He was lower than him, when the second-rank military officer said this, he avoided the table and stood in a respectful manner.
The old man at the table next to Hu Fei whispered with the people at the same table again: "This one, but the official position has elevated the sect. Liaodong Heilongmen, hehe, is unknown in the martial arts, so what time is it? The big head? It’s just that if the four big heads are all Han Chinese, and there is no Manchu installed, Marshal Fu’s face will not look good. This Master Hai can only have a few hundred catties of brute force at most, how can he Compete with famous masters from the various sects in the Central Plains?" The strong man said again: "Uncle Shi is right." This time Hu Fei was quite disapproving, thinking to himself: "Don't underestimate this Manchurian hero, this man is a hero. Hua is restrained, steady and dignified, much better than a bad old man like you."
The four masters stood up one by one to toast the group, and each said a few humble words.Zen Master Dazhi has a graceful demeanor, and indeed has the style of a leader.Tang Pei's witty words were like pearls, and he only said a short paragraph, which caused three roars of laughter.Both Wu Qingzi and Hai Lanbi were not good at speaking.Wu Qingzi spoke the local dialect of Hubei with a high-pitched voice, but more than half of the people didn't understand what he said.Hu Fei secretly wondered: "This Taoist priest lacks energy in his speech. How can he be the head of such a big school as the Wudang School? Most likely, although his martial arts skills are low, his seniority is high, and he is popular, and he is respected by all his disciples."
The servants sent Lai up, and the banquets in the Marshal Fu's mansion were very special. The 20-year-old No. 1 scholar in the altar, Chen Shao, was an extremely rare wine.Hu Fei's wine was dry, and he drank more than twenty glasses in one go.Seeing that he was very drunk, Cheng Lingsu only pursed his lips and smiled, took a puff or two of dry tobacco in the pipe, and occasionally looked back at Feng Tiannan, for fear that he would disappear without a trace. After eating seven or eight dishes, all the guards shouted loudly: "Marshal Fu is here!" Hearing several shouts, all the military officers in the hall left their seats and stood in silence. A stone statue remained motionless.The attendees from all sects were all masters of martial arts, and they couldn't help being surprised when they had never seen such a dignified military look. They stood up in twos and threes, only to hear the sound of boots, and several people walked into the hall.All the military officers shouted in unison: "See you, Commander!" They all bent down and knelt down on half a knee.Fukang'an waved his hand and said, "That's all! Please get up!" The military officers said, "Thank you, Marshal!" With a few snaps, they each stood up. Hu Fei thought to himself: "Fukang'an's army is strictly organized, and he is indeed not a mediocre person. No wonder he has gone to war several times and won every time." But seeing his face full of spring breeze, he looked very happy, and thought: "This man has no heart at all. , killed his sweetheart, and his two sons were snatched away, and he didn't care." Then he changed his mind: "This man is really powerful. Such a big incident happened in the family, but he didn't show his face at all." Fukang'an ordered someone to pour a glass of wine, and said: "All martial arts masters are coming to Beijing, the headquarters will welcome you all, cheers!"The group of heroes cheered together. This time Hu Fei only touched the wine glass to his lips, and did not drink.He hated Fukang'an's vicious heart. He knew that his mother had poisoned Ma Chunhua, but he didn't save him, and he didn't want to toast with him. Fukang'an said: "Long live Lord also knows about our meeting of the masters of the world. Just now the emperor summoned him and gave him twenty-four cups, and ordered the headquarters to give them to the twenty-four masters." He waved his hand , The man took three brocade boxes, spread brocade on the table, and took out the cup from the box. I saw eight jade cups in the first box, eight gold cups in the second box, and eight silver cups in the third box, which were placed on the table in three rows.The jade is crystal clear, the golden color is brilliant, and the silver light is brilliant.The cup is engraved with concave and convex patterns, from a distance, one can only feel that it is very exquisite and delicate, and the craftsmanship of the master craftsman is really amazing. Fukang'an said: "This jade cup is engraved in the shape of a dragon, called the Jade Dragon Cup, which is the most precious. The gold cup is engraved in the shape of a flying phoenix, called the Golden Phoenix Cup. The silver cup is engraved in the shape of a leaping carp, called the Jade Dragon Cup. Silver carp cups." Looking at the twenty-four imperial cups, everyone thought: "There are more than one hundred masters present at the meeting, but there are only twenty-four imperial cups, so who should I give them to? Is it a lottery?" No? Besides, the Jade Dragon Cup is much more valuable than the silver carp, but who gets the jade and who gets the silver?" Pointing to the jade cup, Fukang'an said: "The four masters are the leaders of the martial arts, and each of them will receive a jade dragon cup later." Zen Master Dazhi and others bowed to express their thanks.Fukang'an said again: "In addition, there are still twenty imperial cups left. This department would like to invite all of you to present your unique skills. The four strongest martial arts will get four jade cups, which can be combined with Shaolin, Wudang, Sancai Sword, and Heilongmen. It is called "Jade Dragon Eight Gates", and it is the first-class sect in the world. The second eight masters are divided into eight gold cups, which are "Golden Phoenix Eight Gates". The next eight are divided into eight silver cups, which are "Silver Li Bamen'. From now on, each sect and faction has been divided into ranks, and many disputes in the martial arts can be reduced. As for Dazhi Zen Master, Wu Qingzi Taoist Priest, Tang Daxia, and Hai Zuoling, they are the notarization of martial arts , do you have any objections?" Many knowledgeable masters thought: "Where are there so many disputes? Each faction is divided into different ranks. When the martial arts is neutral, it will cause endless disasters. These twenty-four imperial cups are bound to be fought for by you. The world From then on, warriors fought for fame and position, killing each other, with the light of swords and blood, and there will be no more peace." But since Marshal Fu said so, who would dare to object?Some people have already echoed and cheered. Fukang'an said again: "Those who have obtained these twenty-four imperial cups must take good care of them. If they are robbed or stolen by other sects, then the eight gates of jade dragon, eight gates of gold and phoenix, and silver Li Bamen, it's different from what was decided in today's meeting!" This remark made a level of clarity, but still many warriors echoed and laughed. Hu Fei listened to Fu Kang'an's words, and remembered Yuan Ziyi's intention to convene the world's masters conference a few days ago, and said to himself: "At the beginning, I thought he was just recruiting the world's heroes and heroes for his own use. Knowing that his intentions are much more vicious. He intentionally provoked disputes among various sects in the martial arts, and wanted all the martial arts scholars in the world to kill each other just for the sake of a little fame, and he has no energy left to resist the Manchus." Just thinking of this , I saw Cheng Lingsu stretched out his index finger, dipped a little tea, wrote "two" and "tao" on the table, and wiped it off with his finger after writing. Hu Fei nodded. He had heard the story of "two peaches kill three warriors", and he thought to himself: "It is said that in ancient times, Yan Ying used the trick of 'two peaches to kill three warriors', using only two peaches to make three Jieyangs go crazy. The tame warrior committed suicide. In fact, Yan Zi was a great sage, how could he have such a vicious heart? Today Fukang'an made it clear that he wanted to learn from Yan Ying, the short-shouldered country. Twenty-four cups will kill all warriors in the world." Looking around, he saw that most of the young warriors were elated and eager to show off their skills, but there were also a few middle-aged and elderly masters who showed disapproval, which was unexpected. Thinking of the fight for the cup, the future troubles are not small. Everyone in the hall was discussing one after another, and the voice was extremely noisy at the moment, only someone from the next table said: "Mr. Wang, your kung fu in Shenquan is outstanding, and there are few people in the world who can compare with it. You will definitely win a Jade Dragon Cup." The man said humbly. "I don't dare to think about the Jade Dragon Cup. If you can take home a Golden Phoenix Cup, you can also do business with the children!" Someone sneered in a low voice: "I'm afraid I can't even touch the edge of the Silver Carp Cup." Son, that would be embarrassing." The old man surnamed Wang glared at him, but the sarcastic person remained calm and ignored him.All of a sudden, hundreds of people were talking about the twenty-four imperial cups. Suddenly I heard Fu Kang'an's entourage slap three times and said: "Everyone, please be quiet, Marshal Fu still has something to say." It's not like in the army who obeys orders immediately, after a long time, there is silence. Fukang'an said: "Everyone have a few more drinks, and you will be drunk and full later, and each will show his unique skills. As for the method of martial arts competition, let's listen to Admiral An." Standing beside him, Admiral An has a thick waist and broad shoulders, With a majestic appearance, he said: "Please be lenient and use more food and wine. After the banquet, brother will explain to you. Please, please, brother toast." He poured a full cup into the big cup and drank it down. Most of the heroes present at the meeting were proud of their drinking capacity, but when they thought that there would be a fight after the meal, no one dared to drink too much, except for some master seniors who were determined not to win the cup, they all raised their glasses and touched their lips as a gesture of respect. Meaning, put down the glass. The banquet is extremely rich, but everyone has something to worry about, and no one is in the mood to savor the delicacies of the table. They just think that they will have to do it later, but the meal must be full. Therefore, nine out of ten martial arts masters are not drunk And full. After the banquet was over, Admiral An clapped his hands three times.The servants of the mansion arranged eight Taishi chairs side by side in the middle of the hall, and eight chairs each in the east and west halls.The eight grand master chairs in the hall are covered with creamy white satin cushions embroidered with gold silk, the chairs in the east hall are covered with golden satin cushions, and the chairs in the west hall are covered with silver satin cushions.The three guards held the Jade Dragon Cup, the Golden Phoenix Cup, and the Silver Carp Cup and placed them on the three coffee tables in the hall, east hall, and west hall respectively. Seeing that the arrangement was completed, Tidu An said in a loud voice: "Today, we will make friends with martial arts. We should pay attention to the most important points. It is best not to injure people and bleed. But in the fight, the sword and gun are blind, and there is no guarantee that something will be missed. Marshal Fu ordered Now, whoever is slightly injured will be given fifty taels of soup for medicine, and those who are seriously injured will be given three hundred taels. For those who unfortunately died, the commander-in-chief will give a thousand taels of silver to the family. Those who accidentally hurt others at the meeting will not be held responsible. guilt." When everyone heard it, their hearts were cold: "Isn't this clearly telling us to work hard?" Admiral An paused for a moment, and said again: "Now the competition begins, please sit down with the four masters." The four guards walked up to Chan Master Dazhi, Wu Qingzi, Tang Pei, and Hai Lanbi, and led the four of them to sit in the middle of the grand master's chair in the hall.Four people sat on the eight chairs, and two seats were left vacant on the left and right sides. Admiral An smiled slightly, and said: "Now invite the masters from all schools and factions in the world to show their skills in front of Marshal Fu. Whoever thinks he has the ability to win the silver carp cup, please sit in the west hall; Those who have received the Golden Phoenix Cup, please sit in the east hall. If you are confident that you can beat the spot, and can be side by side with the four masters, please sit in the middle of the hall. After the twenty masters are seated, the remaining masters If any of the disciples refuses to accept, he can challenge the person who is seated, the loser will leave, and the winner will be seated until no one comes out to challenge. Do you think this method is suitable?" Everyone thought to themselves: "Isn't this setting up twenty arenas?" Although they felt that there would be many casualties in a melee, it's fair for the stronger to win.Many martial artists said yes loudly, and no one objected. At this time, Fu Kang'an was sitting in the first big chair on the upper left.Sixteen expert guards stood on both sides, including Zhou Tieyu and Wang Jianying, closely guarding them, lest all martial artists might mix up and hide assassins among them. Cheng Lingsu stretched out his elbow and tapped Hu Fei's arm lightly, and pushed the corner of his mouth upwards. Hu Fei followed her gaze and saw that the roof was full of guards standing in rows, all holding weapons.It seems that the security in Fukang'an Mansion today is even stricter than the inner courtyard of the imperial palace, and the surroundings of the mansion are naturally full of elite soldiers.Hu Fei thought to himself: "It is my wish to find the trace of Feng Tiannan's villain today. In any case, don't leak his traces, otherwise his life may be in danger. If he can win a silver carp cup for Huaquanmen later, he will also be able to get a silver carp cup for Huaquanmen. I am worthy of Brother Ji. But the later I make the move, the better, so as not to attract too much attention." Unexpectedly, he planned to do so, but others also had the same idea.It's just that what Hu Fei is afraid of is that others will see through the disguise, while the rest of the martial artists hope that others will be exhausted in the fight, and they will reap the benefits of the fisherman by making the last move, so Admiral An said several times: "Please take your seats!" The chairs were always empty, and no martial artist came out to sit in them. As the saying goes: "There is no one in literature, and there is no second in martial arts." All literati have never thought that their writing and poetry are the best in the world. rear.What's more, the people who attended the meeting today are all leaders of a sect, and those who are usually proud and angry say that they are indifferent to fame and do not like to compete with others, but the prestige of the sect they are in charge must not be lowered.As long as one misses in the meeting tonight, thousands and hundreds of disciples in this sect will not be able to hold their heads up in the arena from now on. How can they show their faces when they return to their sect?I'm afraid that this head can't continue to be the leader.Really people have the same heart and mind: "If I don't make a move, I can still evade my confession in the future. If I make a move, I must win the Jade Dragon Cup. What's the use of a golden phoenix cup or a silver carp cup? "So the eyes of all the martial artists were all fixed on the four empty chairs in the hall covered with milky white forging. As for the golden phoenix cups and silver carp cups in the east and west halls, no one cared. After a stalemate for a moment, Admiral An said with a dry smile, "Everyone is so humble? Or do you want to exhaust others and pick up a ready-made cheap one? That is not in line with the status of a martial arts master." These few words seemed to be joking, In fact, it broke everyone's minds and provoked each other with words.
Sure enough, just after he finished his sentence, two people came out from the crowd at the same time, and sat in the two chairs on the left and right in the hall respectively.A big man with a body like an iron tower didn't say a word, but he sat on a rosewood Taimai chair and rattled.The other is of medium build, with a yellow beard on his chin, and said with a smile: "Brother, we brothers are throwing bricks to attract jade, aiming at so many masters and masters in front of us, can we really put two jade dragon cups together?" Do you want to take it home? Don’t sit on the chair, you have to leave it for someone else to sit on.” The big black man said “Hey” with an ugly face, obviously not taking his joke seriously. A military officer wearing a fourth-rank topband came forward, pointed at the big man and said loudly: "This is Mr. Huang Xijie, the master of Erlang boxing." Pointing to the yellow beard, he said, "This is the master of Yanqing boxing." Mr. Ouyang Gongzheng Ouyang." Hu Fei heard the old man at the next table whisper: "Well, even Ouyang Gongzheng, the 'Lone Ranger of Thousand Miles', actually wants to come to get the Jade Dragon Cup." Hu Fei's heart was slightly shocked.Then Mr. Ouyang gave himself the nickname "The Lone Ranger of a Thousand Miles". In fact, "Lone Ranger" is not bad. He is famous, but his reputation is extremely bad, and Hu Fei has heard his name before. As soon as the two sat down, they followed a Taoist up to sit down. That was Taoist Xiling, the master of the "Kunlun Sword".He had a smile on his face, he didn't have a weapon on his body, he seemed to be confident and confident, everyone was a little surprised: "This Taoist is the head of the 'Kunlun Sword', why doesn't he have a single sword?" Everyone in the hall was staring at the remaining empty chair, not knowing who else would come forward. Admiral An said: "There is still a jade cup, no one wants it?" A person in the crowd shouted: "Okay! Leave it for me to pretend to be a drunkard!" A tall and thin man staggered out, holding a jug in one hand and a wine glass in the other, walked to the center of the hall, and walked around in a daze. After stretching two circles, he suddenly turned around and fell backwards into the empty chair. His movements were light and agile, which seemed to be a superb martial arts.There are many people who know the goods in the hall, and someone shouted: "Good trick 'Zhang Guolao rode the donkey upside down and fell on the high bridge'!" Ragged, with the smell of alcohol on his face, his appearance is unpredictable. Admiral An said: "The four teachers are courageous and admirable. If there is any teacher who is confident that his martial arts is better than any of these four, please come out and challenge. If no one challenges, then Erlang Boxing, Yanqingquan, Kunlun Sword, and the Eight Immortals of Drunkenness belong to the Eight Gates of Jade Dragon." A man from Dongshou rushed forward and said, "Villain Zhou Long, I would like to meet the 'Lone Ranger of Thousand Miles' Mr. Ouyang." This man's face was full of muscles, and his stature was short and strong, just like a bull. Hu Fei didn't know a lot of martial arts figures, so he relied on listening to the old man next to him explaining to others.Fortunately, the old man was very pleased with his knowledge and experience, so he said before the fourth-rank military officer got his name, "This Mr. Zhou is the master of Vajra Fist, and also the chief bodyguard of the Xinglong Escort Bureau of Shanxi Datong Mansion. I heard that Ouyang Gongzheng robbed his bodyguard, and the two of them had a feud. I don’t think it’s because of the Jade Dragon Cup that Mr. Zhou will end.” Hu Fei thought to himself: "In the martial arts world, grievances and resentments, entanglements, entanglements, just like myself, this trip is all for that villain Feng Tiannan. Between various sects and sects, I am afraid that there will be hundreds of years of feuds There are quite a few too. Could it be possible that they will all be broken today?" Thinking of this, he couldn't help but glance at Feng Tiannan, only to see that his right hand kept turning the two iron gallbladders, but he didn't make a sound, with a calm expression on his face . When Zhou Long faced such a challenge, Ouyang Gongzheng walked down from his seat with a smile, and said with a smile: "Boss Chief Zhou, has he gotten rich recently? Business is booming?" The one hundred thousand taels of silver that Zhou Long had insured before was robbed by him. If you can't get it back, you will lose your family and property, and once your decades of savings are gone, how can you not hate it?Not to mention talking, he hit out directly with a move of "double split and double hit".Ouyang Gongzheng returned Yan Qingquan's "Take off your boots and turn around", and the two fought fiercely. Zhou Longsheng's strength is strong, his moves are heavy, and his foot is stable, but Ouyang Gongzheng is good at his fists and moves, and his body is light and agile.Zhou Long practiced kung fu horizontally, he didn't dodge the enemy's blows, he was punched three times in a row on the shoulder, chest and chest, he didn't even groan, he punched out suddenly, it was "Fighting the Wind" in "Vajra Fist".Ouyang Gongzheng stepped away with a smile, kicked him quickly, and kicked him on the leg.Zhou Long rolled over on the spot in "grabbing back the third shot", fell down, but stood up again. The two of them fought forty or fifty moves, Zhou Long had already been punched more than ten times, and suddenly he was punched in the nose again, immediately the nose bleed profusely, and the front of his clothes was full of blood.Ouyang Gongzheng smiled and said: "Mr. Zhou, I only robbed your bodyguard money, but I didn't rob you of your wife. I can't say that I am revenge for killing my father or taking my wife. Let's forget it!" Zhou Long jumped on the door without saying a word. Make a move.Ouyang Gongzheng relied on his lightness skills, so he sideways avoided, and kept frivolous words in his mouth, intending to provoke the other party. During the fierce battle, Zhou Long was kicked in the lower abdomen again. He pressed his left hand on his abdomen, his face was full of pain, and suddenly, his right hand "hanging jade on a golden hook", grabbed a step further, and with a move of "unobstructed", he landed firmly Hit the enemy's chest.But with a click, Ouyang Gongzheng broke several ribs, staggered, and spurted out a mouthful of blood. He knew that Zhou Long hated himself to the bone, and if he won with one move, he was bound to attack him again. At this moment, he was powerless to resist, so he endured the pain, stepped back, and smiled wryly: "You won..." Zhou Long was about to pursue, Tang Pei said: "Mr. Zhou, the victory and defeat have been decided, and we can't do anything anymore. Please sit down." Zhou Long heard Tang Pei's words, and he didn't dare to disobey. This is the Jade Dragon Cup!" Turn around and return to the original seat. Most of the martial artists looked down on Ouyang Gongzheng, seeing Zhou Long's hard work and victory, they all came over to congratulate him.Ouyang Gongzheng was ashamed, but he didn't dare to leave his seat and leave the mansion. He knew that he had too many enemies, and he was seriously injured at this moment. As soon as he left the mansion of Marshal Fu, someone would follow him immediately, and Zhou Long would be the first to come out. , I had to take out the wound medicine and wine and swallow it, endure the pain, sit still, and just ignore the cynicism of others. Hu Fei thought to himself: "Zhou Long seems straightforward this time, but he is actually very smart. With his kung fu, the Jade Dragon Cup is definitely not won. He won the first battle and retired with full name. Although the Vajra Fist cannot be listed as the Jade Dragon Cup门，在江湖上却谁也不能小看了。” 只听汤沛道：“周老师既然志不在杯，有哪一位老师上来坐这椅子？”
这一只空椅是不战而得，倒省了一番力气，早有人瞧出便宜，两条汉子分从左右抢了过去。眼看两人和太师椅相距的远近都是一般，谁的脚下快一步，谁便可以抢到。哪知两人来势都急，奔到椅前，双肩一撞，各自退了两步。便在此时，呼的一声，一人从人丛中窜了出来，双臂一振，如大鸟般飞起，轻轻巧巧地落入椅中。他后发而先至，竟抢在那两条汉子之前，这一份轻功耍得漂亮。人丛中轰雷价响起彩声。 那互相碰撞的两个汉子见有人抢先坐入椅中，向他一看，齐声叫道：“啊，是你！”不约而同地向他攻去。那人坐在椅中，却不起身，左足碎的一下踢出，将左边那汉子踢了个筋斗，右手一长，扭住右边汉子的后领，一转一甩，将他摔了一跤。他身不离椅，随手打倒两人。众人都是一惊：“这人武功恁地了得！” 安提督不识此人，走上两步，问道：“阁下尊姓大名？是何门何派的掌门人？” 那人尚未回答，地下摔倒的两个汉子已爬起身来，一个哇哇大叫，一个破口乱骂，抡拳又向他打去。从二人大叫大嚷的言语中听来，似乎这人一路上侮弄戏耍，二人已很吃了他的苦头。那人借力引力，左举在左边汉子的背心上一推，右足弯转，啪的一声，在右边汉子的屁股上踢了一脚。两人身不由主地向前疾冲。幸好两人变势也快，不等相互撞头，四只手已伸出互扭，只去势急了，站不住脚，同时摔倒。 左边那汉子叫道：“齐老二，咱们自己的账日后再算，今日并肩子上，先料理了这厮再说。”右边的汉子道：“不错！”跃起身来，从腰间抽出了一柄匕首。 胡斐听得邻座那老者自言自语：“鸭形门翻江凫一死，传下的两个弟子挺不成器。”叹息了一声，不再往下解释。 胡斐见两个汉子身法古怪，好奇心起，走过去拱一拱手，说道：“请问前辈，这两位是鸭形门的么？”那老者笑了笑，道：“阁下面生得紧啊。请教尊姓大名？”胡斐还未回答，蔡威已站起身来，说道：“我给两位引见。这是敝门新任掌门人程灵胡程老师，这位是先天拳掌门人郭玉堂郭老师。你们两位多亲近亲近。” 郭玉堂识得蔡威，知道华拳门人才辈出，是北方拳家的一大门派，不由得对胡斐肃然起敬，忙起立让座，说道：“程老师，我这席上只有四人，要不要到这边坐？”胡斐道：“甚好！”向大圣门的猴形老儿告了罪，和程灵素、姬晓峰、蔡威三人将杯筷挪到郭玉堂席上，坐了下来。 “先天拳”一派来历甚古，创于唐代，历代拳师传技时各自留招，千余年来又没出什么出类拔萃的英杰，到得清代，已趋式微。郭玉堂自知武功不足以与别派的高手争胜，也没起争夺御杯之意，心安理得地坐在一旁，饮酒观斗，这时听胡斐问起，说道：“鸭形拳的模样很不中瞧，但马步低，下盘稳，水面上的功夫尤其了得。当年翻江鬼在世之日，河套一带是由他称霸了。翻江凫一死，传下了两个弟子，这拿匕首的叫齐伯涛，那拿破甲锥的叫陈高波。两人争做掌门人已争了十年，谁也不服谁。这次福大帅请各家各派的掌门人赴会，嘿，好家伙，师兄弟俩老了脸皮，可一起来啦！” 只见齐伯涛和陈高波各持一柄短兵刃，左右分进，坐在椅中那人却仍不站起，骂道：“没出息的东西，我在兰州叫你们别上北京，却偏偏要来。”这人头尖脸小，拿着一根小小旱烟管，呼噜呼噜地吸着，留着两撇黄黄的鼠须，约莫五十来岁年纪。 安提督接连问他姓名门派，他始终不理。胡斐见他手脚甚长，随随便便地东劈一掌，西踢一腿，便将齐陈二人的招数化解了去，武功似乎并不甚高，招数却甚怪异，问郭玉堂道：“郭老师，这位前辈是谁啊？”郭玉堂敏眉道：“这个……这个……”他可也不认识，不由得脸上有些讪讪的，旁人以武功落败自惭，他却以识不出旁人的来历为羞。 只听那吸旱烟的老者骂道：“下流胚子，若不是瞧在我那过世的兄弟翻江凫脸上，我才不来理你们的事呢。翻江凫一世英雄，收的徒弟却贪图功名利禄，来赶这趟混水。你们到底回不回去？”陈高波挺锥直戳，喝道：“我师父几时有你这个臭朋友了？我在师父门下七八年，从来没见过你这糟老头子！”那老者骂道：“翻江凫是我小时玩泥沙、捉虫蚁的朋友，你这娃娃知道什么？”突然左手伸出，啪的一下，打了他个耳刮子。这时齐伯涛已攻到他的右侧，那老者抬腿一踹，正好踹中他面门，喝道：“你师父死了，我来代他教训。” 大厅上群雄见三人斗得滑稽，无不失笑。但齐伯涛和陈高波当真是大浑人两个，谁都早瞧出来他们决不是老者的对手，二人还是苦苦纠缠。那老者说道：“福大帅叫你们来，难道当真安着好心么？他是要挑得你们自相残杀，为了几只喝酒嫌小、装尿不够的杯子，大家拼个你死我活！”这句话明着是教训齐陈二人，但声音响朗，大厅上人人都听见了。胡斐暗暗点头，心想：“这位前辈倒颇有见识，也亏得他有这副胆子，说出这几句话来。” 果然安提督听了他这话，怒声喝道：“你到底是谁？在这里胡说八道地拽乱？”总算他还碍着群雄的面子，尊重他是邀来的宾客，否则早就一巴掌打过去了。 那老者咧嘴一笑，说道：“我自管教我的两个后辈，又碍着你什么了？”旱烟管伸出，叮叮两响，将齐陈手中的匕首和破甲锥打落，旱烟管往腰带中一插，右手扭住齐伯涛的左耳，左手扭住陈高波的右耳，扬长而出。说也奇怪，两人竟服服帖帖的一声不做，只是歪嘴闭眼，忍着疼痛，神情极是可笑。原来那老者两只手大拇指和食指扭住耳朵，另外三指却分扣两人脑后的强间、风府两穴，令他们手足俱软，反抗不得。 胡斐心道：“这位前辈见事明白，武功高强，他日江湖上相逢，倒可和他交个朋友。齐陈二人若能得他调教，将来也不会如此没出息了。” 安提督骂道：“混账王八羔子，到大帅府来胡闹，当真活得不耐烦了……”忽然波的一声，人丛中飞出一个肉丸，正好送入他嘴里。安提督一惊之下，骨碌一下吞人了肚中，登时目瞪口呆，说不出话来，虽然牙齿间沾到一些肉味，却不清楚到底吞了什么怪东西下肚，又不知这物事之中是否有毒，自更不知这肉丸是何人所掷。这一下谁也没瞧明白，只见他张大了口，满脸惊惶之色，一句话没骂完，却没再骂下去。 汤沛向着安提督的背心，没见到他口吞肉丸，说道：“江湖上山林隐逸之士，所在多有，原也不足为奇。这位前辈很清高，不愿跟咱们俗人为伍，那也罢了。这里有一张椅子空着，却有哪一位老师上来坐一坐？”
这时天色渐暗，府中侍仆纷纷端出点着的灯烛，照耀得大厅上一片光亮。 人丛中一人叫道：“我来！”众人只闻其声，不见其人，过了好一会儿，才见人丛中挤出一个矮子来。这人不过三尺六七寸高，满脸虬髯，模样凶横。有些年轻武师见他矮得古怪，不禁笑出声来。那矮子回过头来，怒目而视，眼光炯炯，自有一股威严，那些人便不敢笑了。 那矮子走到二郎拳掌门人黄希节身前，向着他从头至脚地打量。黄希节身形魁梧，坐在椅上，犹似一座铁塔，比那矮子站着还高出半个头。那矮子对他自上看到下，又自下看到上，却不说话。黄希节道：“看什么？要跟我较量一下么！”那矮子哼了一声，绕到椅子背后，又去打量他后脑。黄希节恐他在身后突施暗算，跟着转过头去，那矮子却又绕到他正面，仍侧了头，瞪眼而视。那四品武官说道：“这位老师是陕西地堂拳掌门人，宗雄宗老师！” 黄希节给他瞧得发毛，霍地站起，说道：“宗老师，在下领教领教你的地堂拳绝招。”哪知宗雄双足一登，坐进了他身旁空着的椅中。黄希节哈哈一笑，说道：“你不愿跟我过招，那也好！”坐回原座。宗雄却又纵身离座，走到他跟前，将一颗冬瓜般的脑袋转到左边，又转到右边，只是瞧他。 黄希节怒喝道：“你瞧什么？”宗雄道：“适才饮酒之时，你干吗瞧了我一眼，又笑了起来？你笑我身材矮小，是不是？”黄希节笑道：“你身材矮小，跟我有什么相干？”宗雄大怒，喝道：“你还讨我便宜！”黄希节奇道：“咦，我怎地讨你便宜了？”宗雄道：“你说我身材矮小，跟你有什么相干？嘿嘿，我生得矮小，只跟我老子相干，你不是来混充我老子吗？”此言一出，大厅中登时哄堂大笑。 福康安正喝了一口茶，忍不住喷了出来。程灵素伏在桌上，笑得揉着肚子。胡斐却怕大笑之下，黏着的胡子落了下来，只得强自忍住。 黄希节笑道：“不对！我儿子比宗老师的模样儿俊得多了。”宗雄一言不发，呼的一拳便往他小腹上击去。黄希节早有提防，他身材虽大，行动却颇敏捷，跃起跳在一旁。只听喀喇一响，宗雄已将一张紫植木的椅子打得碎裂。这一拳打出，大厅上笑声立止，众人见他虽模样丑陋，言语可笑，但神力惊人，倒不可小觑了。 宗雄一拳不中，身子后仰，反脚踢出。黄希节左脚缩起，“英雄独立”，跟着还了一招“打八式跺子脚”。宗雄就地滚倒，使了地堂拳出来，手足齐施，专攻对方下三路。黄希节连使“扫堂腿”、“退步跨虎势”、“跳箭步”数招，攻守兼备。但他“二郎拳”的长处是在拳掌而非腿法，若与常人搏击，给他使出“二郎担山掌”、“盖马三拳”等绝招来，凭着他拳快力沉，原不易抵挡，而他所练腿法，也是窝心腿、撩阴腿等用以踢人上盘中盘，这时遇到宗雄在地下滚来滚去，生平所练的功夫尽数变了无用武之地，不但拳头打人不着，踢腿也无用处，只是跳跃闪避。过不多时，膝弯里已给宗雄接连踢中数腿，又痛又酸之际，宗雄双腿盘绞，黄希节站立不住，摔倒在地。 宗雄纵身扑上，哪知黄希节身子跌倒，反有施展之机，右拳击出，正中对方肩头，将宗雄击出丈余。宗雄一个打滚，又攻了回来。黄希节跪在地下，瞧准来势，左掌右拳，同时击出，宗雄斜身滚开。两人着地而斗，只听得砰砰之声不绝，身上各自不断中招。但两人都皮粗肉厚，很挨得起打击，你打我一拳，我还你一脚，一时竟分不出胜负，这般搏击，宗雄已占不到多大便宜，蓦地里黄希节卖个破绽，让宗雄滚过身来，拼着胸口重重挨上一拳，双手齐出，抓住他膀子，一翻身，将他压在身下，双手使力收紧。宗雄伸拳猛击黄希节胁下，但黄希节好容易抓住敌人要害，如何肯放？宗雄透不过气来，满脸涨成紫酱，击出去的拳头也渐渐无力了。 群雄见二人蛮打烂拼，宛如市井之徒打架一般，哪还有丝毫掌门人的身份，都摇头窃笑。 眼见宗雄渐渐不支，人丛中忽然跳出一个汉子，擂拳往黄希节背上击去。安提督喝道：“退下，不得两个打一个。”但那人拳头已打到了黄希节背心。黄希节吃痛，手一松，宗雄翻身跳起。人丛中又有一人跳出，长臂抡拳，没头没脑地向那汉子打去。这两人一个是宗雄的大弟子，一个是黄希节的儿子，各自出来助拳，大厅上登时变成两对儿相殴。 旁观众人呐喊助威，拍手叫好。一场武林中掌门人的比武较艺，竟变成了耍把戏一般，庄严之意，荡然无存。 宗雄吃了一次亏，不再侥幸求胜，严守门户，和黄希节斗了个旗鼓相当。黄希节的儿子临敌经验不足，接连给对方踢了几个筋斗。他狂怒之下，从靴筒中拔出一柄短刀，向对手剁去。宗雄的弟子没携兵刃，抢过汤沛身旁空着的太师椅，舞动招架。 这场比武越来越不成模样。安提督喝道：“这成什么样子？四个人通统给我退下。”但宗雄等四人打得兴起，全没听到他说话。 海兰弼站起身来，喝道：“提督大人的话，你们没听到么？”黄希节的儿子挺刀向对手剁去，却剁了个空。海兰弼一伸手，抓住他胸口，顺手向外掷出，跟着回手抓住宗雄弟子，也掷人了天井。众人一呆，但见海兰弼一手一个，又已抓住宗雄和黄希节，同时掷出。四人跌成一团，头晕脑涨之下，乱扭乱打，直到几名卫士奔过去拆开，方才罢手。但四人均已目肿鼻青，兀自互相叫骂不休。 海兰弼这一显身手，旁观群雄无不惕然心惊，均想：“这人身列四大掌门，果然有极高的武功，这么随手一抓一掷，就将宗黄二人如稻草般抛了出去。”宗雄和黄希节虽斗得狼狈，但两人确有真实本领，在江湖上也都颇有声望，实非等闲之辈。 海兰弼掷出四人后，回归座位。汤沛赞道：“海大人好身手，令人好生佩服。”海兰弼笑道：“可叫汤大侠见笑了，这几个家伙可实在闹得太不成话。” 这时侍仆搬开破椅，换了一张太师椅上来，铺上缎垫。“昆仑刀”掌门人西灵道人本来一直脸含微笑，待见海兰弼露了这手功夫，自觉难以和他并列，不由得有些局促不安。那一旁“醉八仙”掌门人千杯居士文醉翁，却仍自斟自饮，醉眼模糊，对眼前之事恍若不闻不见。 安提督说道：“福大帅请各位来此，是为较量武功，以定技艺高下，可千万别像适才这几位这般乱打一气，不免貽笑大方。”只听宗雄在廊下喝道：“什么贻笑大方？贻哭小方？你懂武功不懂？咱们来较量较量。”安提督只作没听见，不去睬他，说道：“这里还有两个座位，哪一位真英雄、真好汉上来乘坐？” 宗雄大怒，叫道：“你这么说，是骂我不是真英雄了？难道我是狗熊？”他不理会适才曾遭海兰弼掷跌，从廊下纵了出来，向安提督奔去，突然脚步娘跄，跌了个筋斗。原来一名卫士伸足一绊，摔了他一跤。宗雄大怒，转过身来找寻暗算之人时，那卫士早已躲开。宗雄喃喃咒骂，不知是谁暗中绊他。 这时众人都望着中间的两张太师椅，没谁再去理会宗雄。原来一张空椅上坐着一个穿月白僧袍的和尚，唱名武官报称是蒙古哈赤大师，另一张空椅上却挤着坐了两人。 这两人相貌全然一模一样，倒挂眉，斗鸡眼，一对眼珠拥挤在鼻梁之旁，约莫四十来岁年纪，服饰打扮没半丝分别，显然是一对孪生兄弟。这两人容貌也没什么特异，但这双斗鸡眼却衬得形相甚是诡奇。唱名武官说道：“这两位是责州双子门的掌门人倪不大、倪不小愧氏双雄。” 众人一听他俩的名字，登时都乐了，再瞧二人容貌身形，真的再也没半分差异，也不知倪不大是哥哥呢，还是倪不小是哥哥。如果一个叫倪大，一个倪小，那自是分了长幼，但“不大”似乎是小，“不小”似乎是大，却又未必尽然。只见两人双手都拢在衣袖之中，好像怕冷一般。众人指指点点地议论，有的更打起赌来，有的说俛不大居长，有的说倪不小为大，但到底哪一个是倪不大，哪一个是倪不小，却又谁也弄不清楚。两兄弟神色木然，四目向前直视，二人都非瘦削，但并排坐在一张椅中，丝毫不见挤迫，想来自幼便这么坐惯了的。福康安凝目瞧着二人，脸含微笑，也大感兴味。 众人正议论间，忽地眼前一亮，人丛中走出一个女子来。这女子身穿淡黄罗衫，下身系着葱绿裙子，二十一二岁年纪，肤色白嫩，颇有风韵。唱名武官报道：“凤阳府五湖门的掌门人桑飞虹姑娘。”众武师突然见到一个美貌姑娘出场，都精神一振。 郭玉堂对胡斐道：“五湖门的弟子都是做江湖卖解的营生，世代相传，掌门人一定是女子。便有武艺甚高、本领颇大的男弟子，也不能当掌门人。只这位桑姑娘年纪这样轻，恐怕不见得有什么真实功夫吧？” 桑飞虹走到倪氏昆仲面前，双手叉腰，笑道：“请问两位倪爷，哪一位是老大？”两人摇了摇头，并不回答，桑飞虹笑道：“便是双生兄弟，也有个早生迟生，老大老二。”倪氏昆仲仍摇了摇头。桑飞虹道：“咦，这可奇啦！”指着左首那人道：“你是老大？”那人摇了摇头。她又指着右首那人道：“那么你是老大了？”那人也摇了摇头。桑飞虹皱眉道：“咱们武林中人，讲究说话不打诳语。”右首那人道：“谁打诳了？我不是他哥哥，他也不是我哥哥。”桑飞虹道：“你二位可总是双生兄弟吧？”两人同时摇了摇头。 这几下摇头，大厅上登时群情耸动，他二人相貌如此相似，决不能不是双生兄弟。 桑飞虹哼了一声道：“这还不是打诳？你们若不是双生兄弟，杀了我头也不信。那么谁是倪不大？”左首那人道：“我是倪不大。”桑飞虹道：“好，是你先出世呢，还是他先出世？”倪不大皱眉道：“你这位姑娘缠夹不清，你又不是跟咱兄弟攀亲，问这个干吗！”桑飞虹走惯江湖，对他这句意含轻薄之言也不在意，拍手笑道：“好啦，你自己招认是兄弟啦！”倪不大道：“咱们是兄弟，可不是双生兄弟。”桑飞虹伸食指点住腮边，摇头：“我不信。”倪不大道：“你不信就算了。谁要你相信？” 桑飞虹甚是固执，说道：“你们是双生兄弟，有什么不好？为什么不肯认？”倪不小道：“你一定要知道其中缘由，跟你说了，那也不妨。但咱兄弟有个规矩，知道了我们出身的秘密之后，须得挨咱兄弟三掌，倘若自知挨不起，便得向咱兄弟磕三个响头。” 桑飞虹实在好奇心起，暗想：“他们要打我三掌，未必便打得到了，我先听听这秘密再说。”点头道：“好，你们说吧！” 倪氏兄弟忽地站起，两人这一站，竟没分毫先后迟速之差，真如是一个人一般。桑飞虹得意洋洋地道：“这还不是双生兄弟？当真骗鬼也不相信！”只见他二人双手伸出袖筒，眼前金光闪了几闪，二人十根手指上都套着又尖又长的金套。倪氏兄弟身形晃动，伸出手指
The servants sent Lai up, and the banquets in the Marshal Fu's mansion were very special. The 20-year-old No. 1 scholar in the altar, Chen Shao, was an extremely rare wine.Hu Fei's wine was dry, and he drank more than twenty glasses in one go.Seeing that he was very drunk, Cheng Lingsu only pursed his lips and smiled, took a puff or two of dry tobacco in the pipe, and occasionally looked back at Feng Tiannan, for fear that he would disappear without a trace. After eating seven or eight dishes, all the guards shouted loudly: "Marshal Fu is here!" Hearing several shouts, all the military officers in the hall left their seats and stood in silence. A stone statue remained motionless.The attendees from all sects were all masters of martial arts, and they couldn't help being surprised when they had never seen such a dignified military look. They stood up in twos and threes, only to hear the sound of boots, and several people walked into the hall.All the military officers shouted in unison: "See you, Commander!" They all bent down and knelt down on half a knee.Fukang'an waved his hand and said, "That's all! Please get up!" The military officers said, "Thank you, Marshal!" With a few snaps, they each stood up. Hu Fei thought to himself: "Fukang'an's army is strictly organized, and he is indeed not a mediocre person. No wonder he has gone to war several times and won every time." But seeing his face full of spring breeze, he looked very happy, and thought: "This man has no heart at all. , killed his sweetheart, and his two sons were snatched away, and he didn't care." Then he changed his mind: "This man is really powerful. Such a big incident happened in the family, but he didn't show his face at all." Fukang'an ordered someone to pour a glass of wine, and said: "All martial arts masters are coming to Beijing, the headquarters will welcome you all, cheers!"The group of heroes cheered together. This time Hu Fei only touched the wine glass to his lips, and did not drink.He hated Fukang'an's vicious heart. He knew that his mother had poisoned Ma Chunhua, but he didn't save him, and he didn't want to toast with him. Fukang'an said: "Long live Lord also knows about our meeting of the masters of the world. Just now the emperor summoned him and gave him twenty-four cups, and ordered the headquarters to give them to the twenty-four masters." He waved his hand , The man took three brocade boxes, spread brocade on the table, and took out the cup from the box. I saw eight jade cups in the first box, eight gold cups in the second box, and eight silver cups in the third box, which were placed on the table in three rows.The jade is crystal clear, the golden color is brilliant, and the silver light is brilliant.The cup is engraved with concave and convex patterns, from a distance, one can only feel that it is very exquisite and delicate, and the craftsmanship of the master craftsman is really amazing. Fukang'an said: "This jade cup is engraved in the shape of a dragon, called the Jade Dragon Cup, which is the most precious. The gold cup is engraved in the shape of a flying phoenix, called the Golden Phoenix Cup. The silver cup is engraved in the shape of a leaping carp, called the Jade Dragon Cup. Silver carp cups." Looking at the twenty-four imperial cups, everyone thought: "There are more than one hundred masters present at the meeting, but there are only twenty-four imperial cups, so who should I give them to? Is it a lottery?" No? Besides, the Jade Dragon Cup is much more valuable than the silver carp, but who gets the jade and who gets the silver?" Pointing to the jade cup, Fukang'an said: "The four masters are the leaders of the martial arts, and each of them will receive a jade dragon cup later." Zen Master Dazhi and others bowed to express their thanks.Fukang'an said again: "In addition, there are still twenty imperial cups left. This department would like to invite all of you to present your unique skills. The four strongest martial arts will get four jade cups, which can be combined with Shaolin, Wudang, Sancai Sword, and Heilongmen. It is called "Jade Dragon Eight Gates", and it is the first-class sect in the world. The second eight masters are divided into eight gold cups, which are "Golden Phoenix Eight Gates". The next eight are divided into eight silver cups, which are "Silver Li Bamen'. From now on, each sect and faction has been divided into ranks, and many disputes in the martial arts can be reduced. As for Dazhi Zen Master, Wu Qingzi Taoist Priest, Tang Daxia, and Hai Zuoling, they are the notarization of martial arts , do you have any objections?" Many knowledgeable masters thought: "Where are there so many disputes? Each faction is divided into different ranks. When the martial arts is neutral, it will cause endless disasters. These twenty-four imperial cups are bound to be fought for by you. The world From then on, warriors fought for fame and position, killing each other, with the light of swords and blood, and there will be no more peace." But since Marshal Fu said so, who would dare to object?Some people have already echoed and cheered. Fukang'an said again: "Those who have obtained these twenty-four imperial cups must take good care of them. If they are robbed or stolen by other sects, then the eight gates of jade dragon, eight gates of gold and phoenix, and silver Li Bamen, it's different from what was decided in today's meeting!" This remark made a level of clarity, but still many warriors echoed and laughed. Hu Fei listened to Fu Kang'an's words, and remembered Yuan Ziyi's intention to convene the world's masters conference a few days ago, and said to himself: "At the beginning, I thought he was just recruiting the world's heroes and heroes for his own use. Knowing that his intentions are much more vicious. He intentionally provoked disputes among various sects in the martial arts, and wanted all the martial arts scholars in the world to kill each other just for the sake of a little fame, and he has no energy left to resist the Manchus." Just thinking of this , I saw Cheng Lingsu stretched out his index finger, dipped a little tea, wrote "two" and "tao" on the table, and wiped it off with his finger after writing. Hu Fei nodded. He had heard the story of "two peaches kill three warriors", and he thought to himself: "It is said that in ancient times, Yan Ying used the trick of 'two peaches to kill three warriors', using only two peaches to make three Jieyangs go crazy. The tame warrior committed suicide. In fact, Yan Zi was a great sage, how could he have such a vicious heart? Today Fukang'an made it clear that he wanted to learn from Yan Ying, the short-shouldered country. Twenty-four cups will kill all warriors in the world." Looking around, he saw that most of the young warriors were elated and eager to show off their skills, but there were also a few middle-aged and elderly masters who showed disapproval, which was unexpected. Thinking of the fight for the cup, the future troubles are not small. Everyone in the hall was discussing one after another, and the voice was extremely noisy at the moment, only someone from the next table said: "Mr. Wang, your kung fu in Shenquan is outstanding, and there are few people in the world who can compare with it. You will definitely win a Jade Dragon Cup." The man said humbly. "I don't dare to think about the Jade Dragon Cup. If you can take home a Golden Phoenix Cup, you can also do business with the children!" Someone sneered in a low voice: "I'm afraid I can't even touch the edge of the Silver Carp Cup." Son, that would be embarrassing." The old man surnamed Wang glared at him, but the sarcastic person remained calm and ignored him.All of a sudden, hundreds of people were talking about the twenty-four imperial cups. Suddenly I heard Fu Kang'an's entourage slap three times and said: "Everyone, please be quiet, Marshal Fu still has something to say." It's not like in the army who obeys orders immediately, after a long time, there is silence. Fukang'an said: "Everyone have a few more drinks, and you will be drunk and full later, and each will show his unique skills. As for the method of martial arts competition, let's listen to Admiral An." Standing beside him, Admiral An has a thick waist and broad shoulders, With a majestic appearance, he said: "Please be lenient and use more food and wine. After the banquet, brother will explain to you. Please, please, brother toast." He poured a full cup into the big cup and drank it down. Most of the heroes present at the meeting were proud of their drinking capacity, but when they thought that there would be a fight after the meal, no one dared to drink too much, except for some master seniors who were determined not to win the cup, they all raised their glasses and touched their lips as a gesture of respect. Meaning, put down the glass. The banquet is extremely rich, but everyone has something to worry about, and no one is in the mood to savor the delicacies of the table. They just think that they will have to do it later, but the meal must be full. Therefore, nine out of ten martial arts masters are not drunk And full. After the banquet was over, Admiral An clapped his hands three times.The servants of the mansion arranged eight Taishi chairs side by side in the middle of the hall, and eight chairs each in the east and west halls.The eight grand master chairs in the hall are covered with creamy white satin cushions embroidered with gold silk, the chairs in the east hall are covered with golden satin cushions, and the chairs in the west hall are covered with silver satin cushions.The three guards held the Jade Dragon Cup, the Golden Phoenix Cup, and the Silver Carp Cup and placed them on the three coffee tables in the hall, east hall, and west hall respectively. Seeing that the arrangement was completed, Tidu An said in a loud voice: "Today, we will make friends with martial arts. We should pay attention to the most important points. It is best not to injure people and bleed. But in the fight, the sword and gun are blind, and there is no guarantee that something will be missed. Marshal Fu ordered Now, whoever is slightly injured will be given fifty taels of soup for medicine, and those who are seriously injured will be given three hundred taels. For those who unfortunately died, the commander-in-chief will give a thousand taels of silver to the family. Those who accidentally hurt others at the meeting will not be held responsible. guilt." When everyone heard it, their hearts were cold: "Isn't this clearly telling us to work hard?" Admiral An paused for a moment, and said again: "Now the competition begins, please sit down with the four masters." The four guards walked up to Chan Master Dazhi, Wu Qingzi, Tang Pei, and Hai Lanbi, and led the four of them to sit in the middle of the grand master's chair in the hall.Four people sat on the eight chairs, and two seats were left vacant on the left and right sides. Admiral An smiled slightly, and said: "Now invite the masters from all schools and factions in the world to show their skills in front of Marshal Fu. Whoever thinks he has the ability to win the silver carp cup, please sit in the west hall; Those who have received the Golden Phoenix Cup, please sit in the east hall. If you are confident that you can beat the spot, and can be side by side with the four masters, please sit in the middle of the hall. After the twenty masters are seated, the remaining masters If any of the disciples refuses to accept, he can challenge the person who is seated, the loser will leave, and the winner will be seated until no one comes out to challenge. Do you think this method is suitable?" Everyone thought to themselves: "Isn't this setting up twenty arenas?" Although they felt that there would be many casualties in a melee, it's fair for the stronger to win.Many martial artists said yes loudly, and no one objected. At this time, Fu Kang'an was sitting in the first big chair on the upper left.Sixteen expert guards stood on both sides, including Zhou Tieyu and Wang Jianying, closely guarding them, lest all martial artists might mix up and hide assassins among them. Cheng Lingsu stretched out his elbow and tapped Hu Fei's arm lightly, and pushed the corner of his mouth upwards. Hu Fei followed her gaze and saw that the roof was full of guards standing in rows, all holding weapons.It seems that the security in Fukang'an Mansion today is even stricter than the inner courtyard of the imperial palace, and the surroundings of the mansion are naturally full of elite soldiers.Hu Fei thought to himself: "It is my wish to find the trace of Feng Tiannan's villain today. In any case, don't leak his traces, otherwise his life may be in danger. If he can win a silver carp cup for Huaquanmen later, he will also be able to get a silver carp cup for Huaquanmen. I am worthy of Brother Ji. But the later I make the move, the better, so as not to attract too much attention." Unexpectedly, he planned to do so, but others also had the same idea.It's just that what Hu Fei is afraid of is that others will see through the disguise, while the rest of the martial artists hope that others will be exhausted in the fight, and they will reap the benefits of the fisherman by making the last move, so Admiral An said several times: "Please take your seats!" The chairs were always empty, and no martial artist came out to sit in them. As the saying goes: "There is no one in literature, and there is no second in martial arts." All literati have never thought that their writing and poetry are the best in the world. rear.What's more, the people who attended the meeting today are all leaders of a sect, and those who are usually proud and angry say that they are indifferent to fame and do not like to compete with others, but the prestige of the sect they are in charge must not be lowered.As long as one misses in the meeting tonight, thousands and hundreds of disciples in this sect will not be able to hold their heads up in the arena from now on. How can they show their faces when they return to their sect?I'm afraid that this head can't continue to be the leader.Really people have the same heart and mind: "If I don't make a move, I can still evade my confession in the future. If I make a move, I must win the Jade Dragon Cup. What's the use of a golden phoenix cup or a silver carp cup? "So the eyes of all the martial artists were all fixed on the four empty chairs in the hall covered with milky white forging. As for the golden phoenix cups and silver carp cups in the east and west halls, no one cared. After a stalemate for a moment, Admiral An said with a dry smile, "Everyone is so humble? Or do you want to exhaust others and pick up a ready-made cheap one? That is not in line with the status of a martial arts master." These few words seemed to be joking, In fact, it broke everyone's minds and provoked each other with words.
Sure enough, just after he finished his sentence, two people came out from the crowd at the same time, and sat in the two chairs on the left and right in the hall respectively.A big man with a body like an iron tower didn't say a word, but he sat on a rosewood Taimai chair and rattled.The other is of medium build, with a yellow beard on his chin, and said with a smile: "Brother, we brothers are throwing bricks to attract jade, aiming at so many masters and masters in front of us, can we really put two jade dragon cups together?" Do you want to take it home? Don’t sit on the chair, you have to leave it for someone else to sit on.” The big black man said “Hey” with an ugly face, obviously not taking his joke seriously. A military officer wearing a fourth-rank topband came forward, pointed at the big man and said loudly: "This is Mr. Huang Xijie, the master of Erlang boxing." Pointing to the yellow beard, he said, "This is the master of Yanqing boxing." Mr. Ouyang Gongzheng Ouyang." Hu Fei heard the old man at the next table whisper: "Well, even Ouyang Gongzheng, the 'Lone Ranger of Thousand Miles', actually wants to come to get the Jade Dragon Cup." Hu Fei's heart was slightly shocked.Then Mr. Ouyang gave himself the nickname "The Lone Ranger of a Thousand Miles". In fact, "Lone Ranger" is not bad. He is famous, but his reputation is extremely bad, and Hu Fei has heard his name before. As soon as the two sat down, they followed a Taoist up to sit down. That was Taoist Xiling, the master of the "Kunlun Sword".He had a smile on his face, he didn't have a weapon on his body, he seemed to be confident and confident, everyone was a little surprised: "This Taoist is the head of the 'Kunlun Sword', why doesn't he have a single sword?" Everyone in the hall was staring at the remaining empty chair, not knowing who else would come forward. Admiral An said: "There is still a jade cup, no one wants it?" A person in the crowd shouted: "Okay! Leave it for me to pretend to be a drunkard!" A tall and thin man staggered out, holding a jug in one hand and a wine glass in the other, walked to the center of the hall, and walked around in a daze. After stretching two circles, he suddenly turned around and fell backwards into the empty chair. His movements were light and agile, which seemed to be a superb martial arts.There are many people who know the goods in the hall, and someone shouted: "Good trick 'Zhang Guolao rode the donkey upside down and fell on the high bridge'!" Ragged, with the smell of alcohol on his face, his appearance is unpredictable. Admiral An said: "The four teachers are courageous and admirable. If there is any teacher who is confident that his martial arts is better than any of these four, please come out and challenge. If no one challenges, then Erlang Boxing, Yanqingquan, Kunlun Sword, and the Eight Immortals of Drunkenness belong to the Eight Gates of Jade Dragon." A man from Dongshou rushed forward and said, "Villain Zhou Long, I would like to meet the 'Lone Ranger of Thousand Miles' Mr. Ouyang." This man's face was full of muscles, and his stature was short and strong, just like a bull. Hu Fei didn't know a lot of martial arts figures, so he relied on listening to the old man next to him explaining to others.Fortunately, the old man was very pleased with his knowledge and experience, so he said before the fourth-rank military officer got his name, "This Mr. Zhou is the master of Vajra Fist, and also the chief bodyguard of the Xinglong Escort Bureau of Shanxi Datong Mansion. I heard that Ouyang Gongzheng robbed his bodyguard, and the two of them had a feud. I don’t think it’s because of the Jade Dragon Cup that Mr. Zhou will end.” Hu Fei thought to himself: "In the martial arts world, grievances and resentments, entanglements, entanglements, just like myself, this trip is all for that villain Feng Tiannan. Between various sects and sects, I am afraid that there will be hundreds of years of feuds There are quite a few too. Could it be possible that they will all be broken today?" Thinking of this, he couldn't help but glance at Feng Tiannan, only to see that his right hand kept turning the two iron gallbladders, but he didn't make a sound, with a calm expression on his face . When Zhou Long faced such a challenge, Ouyang Gongzheng walked down from his seat with a smile, and said with a smile: "Boss Chief Zhou, has he gotten rich recently? Business is booming?" The one hundred thousand taels of silver that Zhou Long had insured before was robbed by him. If you can't get it back, you will lose your family and property, and once your decades of savings are gone, how can you not hate it?Not to mention talking, he hit out directly with a move of "double split and double hit".Ouyang Gongzheng returned Yan Qingquan's "Take off your boots and turn around", and the two fought fiercely. Zhou Longsheng's strength is strong, his moves are heavy, and his foot is stable, but Ouyang Gongzheng is good at his fists and moves, and his body is light and agile.Zhou Long practiced kung fu horizontally, he didn't dodge the enemy's blows, he was punched three times in a row on the shoulder, chest and chest, he didn't even groan, he punched out suddenly, it was "Fighting the Wind" in "Vajra Fist".Ouyang Gongzheng stepped away with a smile, kicked him quickly, and kicked him on the leg.Zhou Long rolled over on the spot in "grabbing back the third shot", fell down, but stood up again. The two of them fought forty or fifty moves, Zhou Long had already been punched more than ten times, and suddenly he was punched in the nose again, immediately the nose bleed profusely, and the front of his clothes was full of blood.Ouyang Gongzheng smiled and said: "Mr. Zhou, I only robbed your bodyguard money, but I didn't rob you of your wife. I can't say that I am revenge for killing my father or taking my wife. Let's forget it!" Zhou Long jumped on the door without saying a word. Make a move.Ouyang Gongzheng relied on his lightness skills, so he sideways avoided, and kept frivolous words in his mouth, intending to provoke the other party. During the fierce battle, Zhou Long was kicked in the lower abdomen again. He pressed his left hand on his abdomen, his face was full of pain, and suddenly, his right hand "hanging jade on a golden hook", grabbed a step further, and with a move of "unobstructed", he landed firmly Hit the enemy's chest.But with a click, Ouyang Gongzheng broke several ribs, staggered, and spurted out a mouthful of blood. He knew that Zhou Long hated himself to the bone, and if he won with one move, he was bound to attack him again. At this moment, he was powerless to resist, so he endured the pain, stepped back, and smiled wryly: "You won..." Zhou Long was about to pursue, Tang Pei said: "Mr. Zhou, the victory and defeat have been decided, and we can't do anything anymore. Please sit down." Zhou Long heard Tang Pei's words, and he didn't dare to disobey. This is the Jade Dragon Cup!" Turn around and return to the original seat. Most of the martial artists looked down on Ouyang Gongzheng, seeing Zhou Long's hard work and victory, they all came over to congratulate him.Ouyang Gongzheng was ashamed, but he didn't dare to leave his seat and leave the mansion. He knew that he had too many enemies, and he was seriously injured at this moment. As soon as he left the mansion of Marshal Fu, someone would follow him immediately, and Zhou Long would be the first to come out. , I had to take out the wound medicine and wine and swallow it, endure the pain, sit still, and just ignore the cynicism of others. Hu Fei thought to himself: "Zhou Long seems straightforward this time, but he is actually very smart. With his kung fu, the Jade Dragon Cup is definitely not won. He won the first battle and retired with full name. Although the Vajra Fist cannot be listed as the Jade Dragon Cup门，在江湖上却谁也不能小看了。” 只听汤沛道：“周老师既然志不在杯，有哪一位老师上来坐这椅子？”
这一只空椅是不战而得，倒省了一番力气，早有人瞧出便宜，两条汉子分从左右抢了过去。眼看两人和太师椅相距的远近都是一般，谁的脚下快一步，谁便可以抢到。哪知两人来势都急，奔到椅前，双肩一撞，各自退了两步。便在此时，呼的一声，一人从人丛中窜了出来，双臂一振，如大鸟般飞起，轻轻巧巧地落入椅中。他后发而先至，竟抢在那两条汉子之前，这一份轻功耍得漂亮。人丛中轰雷价响起彩声。 那互相碰撞的两个汉子见有人抢先坐入椅中，向他一看，齐声叫道：“啊，是你！”不约而同地向他攻去。那人坐在椅中，却不起身，左足碎的一下踢出，将左边那汉子踢了个筋斗，右手一长，扭住右边汉子的后领，一转一甩，将他摔了一跤。他身不离椅，随手打倒两人。众人都是一惊：“这人武功恁地了得！” 安提督不识此人，走上两步，问道：“阁下尊姓大名？是何门何派的掌门人？” 那人尚未回答，地下摔倒的两个汉子已爬起身来，一个哇哇大叫，一个破口乱骂，抡拳又向他打去。从二人大叫大嚷的言语中听来，似乎这人一路上侮弄戏耍，二人已很吃了他的苦头。那人借力引力，左举在左边汉子的背心上一推，右足弯转，啪的一声，在右边汉子的屁股上踢了一脚。两人身不由主地向前疾冲。幸好两人变势也快，不等相互撞头，四只手已伸出互扭，只去势急了，站不住脚，同时摔倒。 左边那汉子叫道：“齐老二，咱们自己的账日后再算，今日并肩子上，先料理了这厮再说。”右边的汉子道：“不错！”跃起身来，从腰间抽出了一柄匕首。 胡斐听得邻座那老者自言自语：“鸭形门翻江凫一死，传下的两个弟子挺不成器。”叹息了一声，不再往下解释。 胡斐见两个汉子身法古怪，好奇心起，走过去拱一拱手，说道：“请问前辈，这两位是鸭形门的么？”那老者笑了笑，道：“阁下面生得紧啊。请教尊姓大名？”胡斐还未回答，蔡威已站起身来，说道：“我给两位引见。这是敝门新任掌门人程灵胡程老师，这位是先天拳掌门人郭玉堂郭老师。你们两位多亲近亲近。” 郭玉堂识得蔡威，知道华拳门人才辈出，是北方拳家的一大门派，不由得对胡斐肃然起敬，忙起立让座，说道：“程老师，我这席上只有四人，要不要到这边坐？”胡斐道：“甚好！”向大圣门的猴形老儿告了罪，和程灵素、姬晓峰、蔡威三人将杯筷挪到郭玉堂席上，坐了下来。 “先天拳”一派来历甚古，创于唐代，历代拳师传技时各自留招，千余年来又没出什么出类拔萃的英杰，到得清代，已趋式微。郭玉堂自知武功不足以与别派的高手争胜，也没起争夺御杯之意，心安理得地坐在一旁，饮酒观斗，这时听胡斐问起，说道：“鸭形拳的模样很不中瞧，但马步低，下盘稳，水面上的功夫尤其了得。当年翻江鬼在世之日，河套一带是由他称霸了。翻江凫一死，传下了两个弟子，这拿匕首的叫齐伯涛，那拿破甲锥的叫陈高波。两人争做掌门人已争了十年，谁也不服谁。这次福大帅请各家各派的掌门人赴会，嘿，好家伙，师兄弟俩老了脸皮，可一起来啦！” 只见齐伯涛和陈高波各持一柄短兵刃，左右分进，坐在椅中那人却仍不站起，骂道：“没出息的东西，我在兰州叫你们别上北京，却偏偏要来。”这人头尖脸小，拿着一根小小旱烟管，呼噜呼噜地吸着，留着两撇黄黄的鼠须，约莫五十来岁年纪。 安提督接连问他姓名门派，他始终不理。胡斐见他手脚甚长，随随便便地东劈一掌，西踢一腿，便将齐陈二人的招数化解了去，武功似乎并不甚高，招数却甚怪异，问郭玉堂道：“郭老师，这位前辈是谁啊？”郭玉堂敏眉道：“这个……这个……”他可也不认识，不由得脸上有些讪讪的，旁人以武功落败自惭，他却以识不出旁人的来历为羞。 只听那吸旱烟的老者骂道：“下流胚子，若不是瞧在我那过世的兄弟翻江凫脸上，我才不来理你们的事呢。翻江凫一世英雄，收的徒弟却贪图功名利禄，来赶这趟混水。你们到底回不回去？”陈高波挺锥直戳，喝道：“我师父几时有你这个臭朋友了？我在师父门下七八年，从来没见过你这糟老头子！”那老者骂道：“翻江凫是我小时玩泥沙、捉虫蚁的朋友，你这娃娃知道什么？”突然左手伸出，啪的一下，打了他个耳刮子。这时齐伯涛已攻到他的右侧，那老者抬腿一踹，正好踹中他面门，喝道：“你师父死了，我来代他教训。” 大厅上群雄见三人斗得滑稽，无不失笑。但齐伯涛和陈高波当真是大浑人两个，谁都早瞧出来他们决不是老者的对手，二人还是苦苦纠缠。那老者说道：“福大帅叫你们来，难道当真安着好心么？他是要挑得你们自相残杀，为了几只喝酒嫌小、装尿不够的杯子，大家拼个你死我活！”这句话明着是教训齐陈二人，但声音响朗，大厅上人人都听见了。胡斐暗暗点头，心想：“这位前辈倒颇有见识，也亏得他有这副胆子，说出这几句话来。” 果然安提督听了他这话，怒声喝道：“你到底是谁？在这里胡说八道地拽乱？”总算他还碍着群雄的面子，尊重他是邀来的宾客，否则早就一巴掌打过去了。 那老者咧嘴一笑，说道：“我自管教我的两个后辈，又碍着你什么了？”旱烟管伸出，叮叮两响，将齐陈手中的匕首和破甲锥打落，旱烟管往腰带中一插，右手扭住齐伯涛的左耳，左手扭住陈高波的右耳，扬长而出。说也奇怪，两人竟服服帖帖的一声不做，只是歪嘴闭眼，忍着疼痛，神情极是可笑。原来那老者两只手大拇指和食指扭住耳朵，另外三指却分扣两人脑后的强间、风府两穴，令他们手足俱软，反抗不得。 胡斐心道：“这位前辈见事明白，武功高强，他日江湖上相逢，倒可和他交个朋友。齐陈二人若能得他调教，将来也不会如此没出息了。” 安提督骂道：“混账王八羔子，到大帅府来胡闹，当真活得不耐烦了……”忽然波的一声，人丛中飞出一个肉丸，正好送入他嘴里。安提督一惊之下，骨碌一下吞人了肚中，登时目瞪口呆，说不出话来，虽然牙齿间沾到一些肉味，却不清楚到底吞了什么怪东西下肚，又不知这物事之中是否有毒，自更不知这肉丸是何人所掷。这一下谁也没瞧明白，只见他张大了口，满脸惊惶之色，一句话没骂完，却没再骂下去。 汤沛向着安提督的背心，没见到他口吞肉丸，说道：“江湖上山林隐逸之士，所在多有，原也不足为奇。这位前辈很清高，不愿跟咱们俗人为伍，那也罢了。这里有一张椅子空着，却有哪一位老师上来坐一坐？”
这时天色渐暗，府中侍仆纷纷端出点着的灯烛，照耀得大厅上一片光亮。 人丛中一人叫道：“我来！”众人只闻其声，不见其人，过了好一会儿，才见人丛中挤出一个矮子来。这人不过三尺六七寸高，满脸虬髯，模样凶横。有些年轻武师见他矮得古怪，不禁笑出声来。那矮子回过头来，怒目而视，眼光炯炯，自有一股威严，那些人便不敢笑了。 那矮子走到二郎拳掌门人黄希节身前，向着他从头至脚地打量。黄希节身形魁梧，坐在椅上，犹似一座铁塔，比那矮子站着还高出半个头。那矮子对他自上看到下，又自下看到上，却不说话。黄希节道：“看什么？要跟我较量一下么！”那矮子哼了一声，绕到椅子背后，又去打量他后脑。黄希节恐他在身后突施暗算，跟着转过头去，那矮子却又绕到他正面，仍侧了头，瞪眼而视。那四品武官说道：“这位老师是陕西地堂拳掌门人，宗雄宗老师！” 黄希节给他瞧得发毛，霍地站起，说道：“宗老师，在下领教领教你的地堂拳绝招。”哪知宗雄双足一登，坐进了他身旁空着的椅中。黄希节哈哈一笑，说道：“你不愿跟我过招，那也好！”坐回原座。宗雄却又纵身离座，走到他跟前，将一颗冬瓜般的脑袋转到左边，又转到右边，只是瞧他。 黄希节怒喝道：“你瞧什么？”宗雄道：“适才饮酒之时，你干吗瞧了我一眼，又笑了起来？你笑我身材矮小，是不是？”黄希节笑道：“你身材矮小，跟我有什么相干？”宗雄大怒，喝道：“你还讨我便宜！”黄希节奇道：“咦，我怎地讨你便宜了？”宗雄道：“你说我身材矮小，跟你有什么相干？嘿嘿，我生得矮小，只跟我老子相干，你不是来混充我老子吗？”此言一出，大厅中登时哄堂大笑。 福康安正喝了一口茶，忍不住喷了出来。程灵素伏在桌上，笑得揉着肚子。胡斐却怕大笑之下，黏着的胡子落了下来，只得强自忍住。 黄希节笑道：“不对！我儿子比宗老师的模样儿俊得多了。”宗雄一言不发，呼的一拳便往他小腹上击去。黄希节早有提防，他身材虽大，行动却颇敏捷，跃起跳在一旁。只听喀喇一响，宗雄已将一张紫植木的椅子打得碎裂。这一拳打出，大厅上笑声立止，众人见他虽模样丑陋，言语可笑，但神力惊人，倒不可小觑了。 宗雄一拳不中，身子后仰，反脚踢出。黄希节左脚缩起，“英雄独立”，跟着还了一招“打八式跺子脚”。宗雄就地滚倒，使了地堂拳出来，手足齐施，专攻对方下三路。黄希节连使“扫堂腿”、“退步跨虎势”、“跳箭步”数招，攻守兼备。但他“二郎拳”的长处是在拳掌而非腿法，若与常人搏击，给他使出“二郎担山掌”、“盖马三拳”等绝招来，凭着他拳快力沉，原不易抵挡，而他所练腿法，也是窝心腿、撩阴腿等用以踢人上盘中盘，这时遇到宗雄在地下滚来滚去，生平所练的功夫尽数变了无用武之地，不但拳头打人不着，踢腿也无用处，只是跳跃闪避。过不多时，膝弯里已给宗雄接连踢中数腿，又痛又酸之际，宗雄双腿盘绞，黄希节站立不住，摔倒在地。 宗雄纵身扑上，哪知黄希节身子跌倒，反有施展之机，右拳击出，正中对方肩头，将宗雄击出丈余。宗雄一个打滚，又攻了回来。黄希节跪在地下，瞧准来势，左掌右拳，同时击出，宗雄斜身滚开。两人着地而斗，只听得砰砰之声不绝，身上各自不断中招。但两人都皮粗肉厚，很挨得起打击，你打我一拳，我还你一脚，一时竟分不出胜负，这般搏击，宗雄已占不到多大便宜，蓦地里黄希节卖个破绽，让宗雄滚过身来，拼着胸口重重挨上一拳，双手齐出，抓住他膀子，一翻身，将他压在身下，双手使力收紧。宗雄伸拳猛击黄希节胁下，但黄希节好容易抓住敌人要害，如何肯放？宗雄透不过气来，满脸涨成紫酱，击出去的拳头也渐渐无力了。 群雄见二人蛮打烂拼，宛如市井之徒打架一般，哪还有丝毫掌门人的身份，都摇头窃笑。 眼见宗雄渐渐不支，人丛中忽然跳出一个汉子，擂拳往黄希节背上击去。安提督喝道：“退下，不得两个打一个。”但那人拳头已打到了黄希节背心。黄希节吃痛，手一松，宗雄翻身跳起。人丛中又有一人跳出，长臂抡拳，没头没脑地向那汉子打去。这两人一个是宗雄的大弟子，一个是黄希节的儿子，各自出来助拳，大厅上登时变成两对儿相殴。 旁观众人呐喊助威，拍手叫好。一场武林中掌门人的比武较艺，竟变成了耍把戏一般，庄严之意，荡然无存。 宗雄吃了一次亏，不再侥幸求胜，严守门户，和黄希节斗了个旗鼓相当。黄希节的儿子临敌经验不足，接连给对方踢了几个筋斗。他狂怒之下，从靴筒中拔出一柄短刀，向对手剁去。宗雄的弟子没携兵刃，抢过汤沛身旁空着的太师椅，舞动招架。 这场比武越来越不成模样。安提督喝道：“这成什么样子？四个人通统给我退下。”但宗雄等四人打得兴起，全没听到他说话。 海兰弼站起身来，喝道：“提督大人的话，你们没听到么？”黄希节的儿子挺刀向对手剁去，却剁了个空。海兰弼一伸手，抓住他胸口，顺手向外掷出，跟着回手抓住宗雄弟子，也掷人了天井。众人一呆，但见海兰弼一手一个，又已抓住宗雄和黄希节，同时掷出。四人跌成一团，头晕脑涨之下，乱扭乱打，直到几名卫士奔过去拆开，方才罢手。但四人均已目肿鼻青，兀自互相叫骂不休。 海兰弼这一显身手，旁观群雄无不惕然心惊，均想：“这人身列四大掌门，果然有极高的武功，这么随手一抓一掷，就将宗黄二人如稻草般抛了出去。”宗雄和黄希节虽斗得狼狈，但两人确有真实本领，在江湖上也都颇有声望，实非等闲之辈。 海兰弼掷出四人后，回归座位。汤沛赞道：“海大人好身手，令人好生佩服。”海兰弼笑道：“可叫汤大侠见笑了，这几个家伙可实在闹得太不成话。” 这时侍仆搬开破椅，换了一张太师椅上来，铺上缎垫。“昆仑刀”掌门人西灵道人本来一直脸含微笑，待见海兰弼露了这手功夫，自觉难以和他并列，不由得有些局促不安。那一旁“醉八仙”掌门人千杯居士文醉翁，却仍自斟自饮，醉眼模糊，对眼前之事恍若不闻不见。 安提督说道：“福大帅请各位来此，是为较量武功，以定技艺高下，可千万别像适才这几位这般乱打一气，不免貽笑大方。”只听宗雄在廊下喝道：“什么贻笑大方？贻哭小方？你懂武功不懂？咱们来较量较量。”安提督只作没听见，不去睬他，说道：“这里还有两个座位，哪一位真英雄、真好汉上来乘坐？” 宗雄大怒，叫道：“你这么说，是骂我不是真英雄了？难道我是狗熊？”他不理会适才曾遭海兰弼掷跌，从廊下纵了出来，向安提督奔去，突然脚步娘跄，跌了个筋斗。原来一名卫士伸足一绊，摔了他一跤。宗雄大怒，转过身来找寻暗算之人时，那卫士早已躲开。宗雄喃喃咒骂，不知是谁暗中绊他。 这时众人都望着中间的两张太师椅，没谁再去理会宗雄。原来一张空椅上坐着一个穿月白僧袍的和尚，唱名武官报称是蒙古哈赤大师，另一张空椅上却挤着坐了两人。 这两人相貌全然一模一样，倒挂眉，斗鸡眼，一对眼珠拥挤在鼻梁之旁，约莫四十来岁年纪，服饰打扮没半丝分别，显然是一对孪生兄弟。这两人容貌也没什么特异，但这双斗鸡眼却衬得形相甚是诡奇。唱名武官说道：“这两位是责州双子门的掌门人倪不大、倪不小愧氏双雄。” 众人一听他俩的名字，登时都乐了，再瞧二人容貌身形，真的再也没半分差异，也不知倪不大是哥哥呢，还是倪不小是哥哥。如果一个叫倪大，一个倪小，那自是分了长幼，但“不大”似乎是小，“不小”似乎是大，却又未必尽然。只见两人双手都拢在衣袖之中，好像怕冷一般。众人指指点点地议论，有的更打起赌来，有的说俛不大居长，有的说倪不小为大，但到底哪一个是倪不大，哪一个是倪不小，却又谁也弄不清楚。两兄弟神色木然，四目向前直视，二人都非瘦削，但并排坐在一张椅中，丝毫不见挤迫，想来自幼便这么坐惯了的。福康安凝目瞧着二人，脸含微笑，也大感兴味。 众人正议论间，忽地眼前一亮，人丛中走出一个女子来。这女子身穿淡黄罗衫，下身系着葱绿裙子，二十一二岁年纪，肤色白嫩，颇有风韵。唱名武官报道：“凤阳府五湖门的掌门人桑飞虹姑娘。”众武师突然见到一个美貌姑娘出场，都精神一振。 郭玉堂对胡斐道：“五湖门的弟子都是做江湖卖解的营生，世代相传，掌门人一定是女子。便有武艺甚高、本领颇大的男弟子，也不能当掌门人。只这位桑姑娘年纪这样轻，恐怕不见得有什么真实功夫吧？” 桑飞虹走到倪氏昆仲面前，双手叉腰，笑道：“请问两位倪爷，哪一位是老大？”两人摇了摇头，并不回答，桑飞虹笑道：“便是双生兄弟，也有个早生迟生，老大老二。”倪氏昆仲仍摇了摇头。桑飞虹道：“咦，这可奇啦！”指着左首那人道：“你是老大？”那人摇了摇头。她又指着右首那人道：“那么你是老大了？”那人也摇了摇头。桑飞虹皱眉道：“咱们武林中人，讲究说话不打诳语。”右首那人道：“谁打诳了？我不是他哥哥，他也不是我哥哥。”桑飞虹道：“你二位可总是双生兄弟吧？”两人同时摇了摇头。 这几下摇头，大厅上登时群情耸动，他二人相貌如此相似，决不能不是双生兄弟。 桑飞虹哼了一声道：“这还不是打诳？你们若不是双生兄弟，杀了我头也不信。那么谁是倪不大？”左首那人道：“我是倪不大。”桑飞虹道：“好，是你先出世呢，还是他先出世？”倪不大皱眉道：“你这位姑娘缠夹不清，你又不是跟咱兄弟攀亲，问这个干吗！”桑飞虹走惯江湖，对他这句意含轻薄之言也不在意，拍手笑道：“好啦，你自己招认是兄弟啦！”倪不大道：“咱们是兄弟，可不是双生兄弟。”桑飞虹伸食指点住腮边，摇头：“我不信。”倪不大道：“你不信就算了。谁要你相信？” 桑飞虹甚是固执，说道：“你们是双生兄弟，有什么不好？为什么不肯认？”倪不小道：“你一定要知道其中缘由，跟你说了，那也不妨。但咱兄弟有个规矩，知道了我们出身的秘密之后，须得挨咱兄弟三掌，倘若自知挨不起，便得向咱兄弟磕三个响头。” 桑飞虹实在好奇心起，暗想：“他们要打我三掌，未必便打得到了，我先听听这秘密再说。”点头道：“好，你们说吧！” 倪氏兄弟忽地站起，两人这一站，竟没分毫先后迟速之差，真如是一个人一般。桑飞虹得意洋洋地道：“这还不是双生兄弟？当真骗鬼也不相信！”只见他二人双手伸出袖筒，眼前金光闪了几闪，二人十根手指上都套着又尖又长的金套。倪氏兄弟身形晃动，伸出手指