A Bond Undone by Jin Yong

Author:Jin Yong [Yong, Jin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Fantasy, Classic Literature
ISBN: 9780857054609
Publisher: Quercus
Published: 2018-09-14T21:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

Dragon Whips Tail

1

“I PROMISED YOUR SHIFU I’D LET YOU GO,” ZEPHYR LU SAID to Wanyan Kang, as Laurel Lu lifted the Jin Prince to his feet.

The young man could only glare back. Of course, Zephyr Lu was aware that Wanyan Kang’s limbs were locked through his acupressure points – he even noticed it had been done in a way different from that taught on Peach Blossom Island. Though he could free the young man, it might be deemed impolite by the person who had put Wanyan Kang into that state. He was certain he would be released when the moment was right.

Zhu Cong stepped forward and pinched Wanyan Kang in the waist a few times, then patted him on the back. The young man regained the command of his body immediately.

Having seen Wanyan Kang fight, Zephyr Lu was impressed how Zhu Cong had immobilised the Jin Prince without exchanging a blow. Under normal circumstances, the Second Freak would not have been able to subdue the young man so easily. Yet, in the chaos after the roof’s collapse, Wanyan Kang was busy freeing the Song official that had been travelling with him. That had given Zhu Cong the chance to steal close and restrain them both.

“Take him with you,” Zhu Cong said, as he massaged the captured official’s vital points.

The man bowed deeply when he could move again, overcome with euphoria; he had been delivered from the jaws of death. “Your humble servant Justice Duan thanks the magnanimous hero for sparing my life. Should my lord—”

“You are . . . Justice Duan?” The name rang and rang in Guo Jing’s ears.

“Yes, young hero.”

“You were a martial officer in Lin’an, eighteen years ago.”

“Indeed, young hero.” He then turned to Laurel Lu. “Abbot Withered Wood is, in fact, my uncle. In a way, we are related!” He laughed awkwardly.

Guo Jing looked Justice Duan up and down, silently taking in everything about this desperate man as he ingratiated himself with smiles and small talk.

“Squire Lu, may I use the rear hall for a moment?” Guo Jing said at last.

“Of course.”

Guo Jing grabbed Justice Duan by the arm and marched off. The Freaks followed, thanking the heavens for this stroke of luck. If this vile traitor had not revealed his own name, they would not have realised that he was the very person they had tracked for tens of thousands of li, all those years ago.

Zephyr Lu, Laurel Lu and Wanyan Kang, mystified by Guo Jing’s reaction, trailed after them.

As they entered the rear hall, Guo Jing turned to one of the servants lighting the candles and asked for a brush and some paper. When the writing instruments were brought to him, the young man said, “Second Shifu, please write a spirit tablet for my father.”

HERE LIES THE SPIRIT OF PATRIOT SKYFURY GUO. Zhu Cong wrote the characters large and clear, and placed the paper reverentially in the centre of the table.

Justice Duan shrivelled at the sight of the name. He had hoped the nice young man was taking him for a late-night meal to calm his nerves.

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