"Your Majesty, this servant has a younger brother called Liu Feiying. He has been learning from a Taoist priest for nearly twenty years. He returned home last year, but because this servant's parents died early, he had no choice but to come to the capital to rely on this servant. This servant originally wanted to introduce him to the Imperial Palace to serve the Emperor, but the Empress Dowager has always had the principle of not interfering with the Emperor's political affairs, so she did not allow it. Not long ago, when the Empress Dowager asked Hai Dafu about this matter, this servant happened to be present and thought of Fei Ying. Fei Ying's martial arts skills were extremely high. Although he was not famous in Jianghu, according to him, there were only a handful of people who could defeat him in Jianghu. This servant shamelessly mentioned this matter to the Empress Dowager again, but the Empress Dowager did not dare to make a decision for the Emperor. She had originally said that she would ask for the Emperor's opinion tomorrow, but she did not expect the Emperor to come tonight.”Although Liu Yan was fat, she was very eloquent. She described the matter perfectly. Hong Tian Xiao and Mao Dongzhu nodded secretly as they listened.
"No reputation in the martial world? The number of people who could defeat him could be counted on one hand? Haha, Liu Yan, your brother isn't bragging, is he? Since his martial arts are so good, how can he not have a reputation in the Jianghu?”After Mao Dongzhu's persuasion, Kang Xi's heart also became much more cheerful, and he actually joked with Liu Yan.
"Even if this servant had ten heads, this servant wouldn't dare to deceive the emperor. Last time when Eunuch Hai left the palace, this servant had asked him to bring two items to Fei Ying. At that time, this servant was too talkative and told Eunuch Hai about Fei Ying's martial arts. After returning, Eunuch Hai told the servant that he was defeated in less than forty moves. Later, when Fei Ying saw this servant, he also mentioned this matter. Fei Ying said that because of Eunuch Hai's status, he had intentionally given in. Otherwise, Eunuch Hai could only last thirty moves at most.”Liu Yan said it lightly, but Kang Xi was shocked.
That night, Hai Dafu's display of power had always been imprinted in Kangxi's heart. If Hai Dafu wasn't a eunuch, Kangxi would have asked him for advice on martial arts. If Lian Hai Dafu's martial arts could only withstand thirty moves from Liu Feiying, then Liu Feiying's martial arts would be extremely high. Then, there would only be a handful of people in the world who could surpass him in martial arts.
"Alright, alright, alright. Since that's the case, this one will definitely use this person. Liu Yan, bring him to the study room tomorrow morning to see this one. Let him be this one's imperial guard first. If his martial arts are really as amazing as you say, this one will let him be the deputy director of the imperial guards.”Kang Xi naturally knew that it was easy to get a thousand troops but hard to get a general.
Kang Xi's mood improved greatly after Liu Yan was reassured. He started to laugh and chat, and stayed in Ci Ning Palace for another hour before returning.
The next day, after Kang Xi's morning court session, Liu Yan brought Hong Tian Xiao to the royal study to seek an audience. Emperor Kangxi had a very good habit. Every day after the morning court session, he would come to the royal study to review the memorials submitted by various places and to meditate on the mistakes in the morning court.
"This servant Liu Feiying attends the emperor." Even though Hong Tian Xiao was very unwilling, he had no choice but to kneel to Kang Xi.
Kang Xi looked up and saw Hong Tian Xiao's face was sallow, as if he had a serious illness. He was unhappy and said in a low voice,"I heard from Liu Yan that your martial arts are strong and that there are few who can match you in Jianghu. Is this true?”
Hong Tian Xiao saw that Kang Xi didn't let him stand up, and he had already guessed a little. Thus, he changed his words and said,"Your Majesty, it is indeed so. If it wasn't for the fact that I went berserk three years ago, which caused my cultivation to be reduced, even the famous Chen Jinnan in Jianghu would not be in my eyes.”
"Oh." Kang Xi's interest was piqued. He put down the imperial brush in his hand, stood up, and walked lightly to Hong Tian Xiao." Get up first. Since you dare to say such words in front of me, you must have some real skills. Show me your unique skills first. If that's the case, I will naturally fulfill the promise I made to your sister yesterday."”
"Thank you, Emperor." Hong Tian Xiao stood up and looked around. He saw an arm-shaped jade platform ten feet away from his right hand. On the jade platform was a fist-sized green jade ball. Hong Tian Xiao had an idea,"Emperor, this servant can stand here and punch a hole in the green jade ball with his bare hands."”
Kang Xi looked at the green jade ball and then at Hong Tian Xiao's feet. He couldn't believe it, so his face darkened and he shouted,"Liu Feiying, do you know that the crime of deceiving the emperor is beheading?”
Not only did Kang Xi not believe it, even Liu Yan was shocked when she heard it. If she poured her Zhen Qi into a sharp object like a dart or took something from the air, she might be able to suck the green jade ball into her palm. However, if she had to do it with her bare hands, she was afraid that there was no one in the world who could do this. Even the Sect Master Hong Antong might not be able to do it. Moreover, this green jade ball was round and extremely smooth. She could not help but sweat for Hong Tianxiao.
"If this servant cannot do it, this servant will commit suicide in front of the emperor without the emperor's decree.”During this period of time, Hong Tian Xiao's power had improved by another level. His Yi Yang Finger had already reached the middle of the ninth level, and was about to enter the realm of the ninth level. Hong Tian Xiao had full confidence in punching a hole in the green jade ball from ten feet away.
After saying that, Hong Tian Xiao turned around and faced the green jade ball. He gently raised his right arm and aimed his index finger at the green jade ball. Before Kang Xi could see the movement of Hong Tian Xiao's fingers, he heard a 'pop' sound, followed by another 'bang'. The green jade ball flew heavily into the wall and fell to the ground.
Kang Xi was slightly surprised when he saw this. He quickly walked to the place where the green jade ball had fallen and bent down to pick it up. After a closer look, there was indeed a thumb-sized hole on the green jade ball. Kang Xi looked carefully at the surrounding ground and walls. There was not even a strand of hair, let alone a sharp weapon.
Kang Xi was shocked. He turned around and asked,""Liu Feiying, what kind of martial arts is this?”
"Your Majesty, this move is called the Yi Yang Finger. It was originally a secret of the Duan family of Dali. Five years ago, this servant accidentally obtained the manual of the Yi Yang Finger and learned this long-lost skill.”Although the Yi Yang Finger had been lost for many years, it was still very famous. As long as an expert heard some descriptions, they would naturally be able to think of it. Therefore, Hong Tian Xiao did not intend to hide it.
"So it's the Yi Yang Finger. No wonder it's so powerful.”Kang Xi had obviously heard of the fame of the Yi Yang Finger. He stood on the spot, holding the green jade ball, and muttered.
"Liu Feiying." Kang Xi was stunned for a while, but he soon came back to his senses. He placed the green jade ball on the arm-shaped jade table and slowly walked to the imperial desk. He said to Hong Tianxiao," What I need most now is someone with strong martial arts like you. I will grant you the status of a full person and grant you the title of a third-class imperial guard with a saber. You will serve by my side and be promoted after you have made contributions in the future."”
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