EASTERN HERETIC, WESTERN POISON (Book 2 of Legend Of The Condor Heroes)

The Cripples Of Wuhu Part 3

Wanyan Kang's felt a pain in his chest and he twirled his right hand and pierced his fingers into Lu Guanying's calf. He used his left palm and thrust towards Lu Guanying's calf before yelling, "Lay down!"

Lu Guanying was actually standing on one foot but after that strong push by Wanyan Kang's, he lost balance and fell backwards towards his father. Master Lu stretched out his left arm and caught Lu Guanying before gently placing him on the ground. When he saw the blood, which flowed from his son's leg, he was shocked and furious. Master Lu shouted, " How are you related to the Twin Killers of the Dark Winds?"

Everyone was surprised when Master Lu intervened. Wanyan Kang and the various section leaders were unaware that that Master Lu knew martial arts, even his son, Lu Guanying did not know that. Everyone thought that since Master Lu was crippled, it was natural that he did not know and could not fight. Even since he was young, Lu Guanying never asked or probed into his father's businesses but who would have known that that stance which Master Lu displayed to save his son was steady and strong. Huang Rong saw the eight iron diagrams on the study's lintel last night and pointed it out to Guo Jing. They were thus, the only ones who did not seem that surprised.

When Wanyan Kang heard Master Lu ask about the Twin Killers of the Dark Winds, he froze for a moment before answering, " What is the Twin Killer of the Dark Winds?" Although Mei Chaofeng taught him martial arts, she never told him about her past before and Wanyan Kang did not even know her name. Therefore it was understandable that he did not know anything about the Twin Killers of the Dark Winds.

Master Lu was furious and shouted, "Who are you bluffing? Who taught you the deadly Nine Yin White Bone Claws?"

Wanyan Kang replied, " I have no time to listen to your nonsense, good bye!" With that, he turned and headed towards the door.

The various section leaders were furious and took up their weapons, ready to guard the doorway. Wanyan Kang turned towards Lu Guanying and laughed coldly, "Didn't you give your word just now?"

Lu Guanying was pale and waved his arm saying, " Heroes of the lake keep to their promises, brothers, just let him go. Brother Zhang, please lead him out."

The section leaders were all unwilling to do so but since the junior master had given orders, they could not oppose him.

Leader Zhang said, " Follow me then, I bet you rascal here would not be able to find the way out yourself."

Wanyan Kang said, " Where are my men?"

Lu Guanying replied, " Let them all go."

Wanyan Kang pointed to him and said, " Good, you are a man of your words. As for the rest of you leaders, till we meet again." He said rudely and arrogantly.

Just as he was about to leave the room, Master Lu suddenly called out, " Hold it! Elderly here is untalented but would like to have a taste of your Nine Yin White Bone Claws."

Wanyan Kang stopped in his tracks and laughed, "Alright!"

Lu Guanying hurriedly said, " Father, you should not deal with this rascal at your age."

Master Lu replied, " Don't worry, his Nine Yin White Bone Claws is not up to standard yet." He stared at Wanyan Kang and said weakly, " I am crippled and am unable to move, come here."

Wanyan Kang laughed but did not move. Lu Guanying's leg wounds were hurting but he did not want his father to fight with Wanyan Kang and leaped out of the door shouting, " I will represent my father to exchange a few blows with you." Wanyan Kang laughed and said, " Good! Let's practice again."