The Legend of the Condor Heroes Episode 12 Recap
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Yang Kang and Mu Nianci arrived at the outskirts of the capital, the place Yang Kang had called home for eighteen years. As Mu Nianci suggested they leave and forget everything that had happened there, Wanyan Honglie rushed to stop them. Yang Kang hesitated, but Wanyan Honglie, calling out to him, embraced him.
Wanyan Honglie told Yang Kang that he knew Yang Kang was not his biological son but had always treated him as his own, his only child and successor. Overwhelmed, Yang Kang hugged Wanyan Honglie, calling him "Father," and agreed to return to the Prince Zhao's Residence with him. Yang Kang then turned to Mu Nianci, telling her he couldn't return to Niu Village with her now.
Mu Nianci accused him of being unwilling to give up his wealth and forgetting his parents' tragic death. Yang Kang calmed her, explaining he knew he was born a Song and could no longer be a Jin prince. He claimed he had to stay in Prince Zhao's Residence to find the Wumu Manual, to which Wanyan Honglie had important clues. He insisted that finding it first was crucial to save the Song dynasty.
He asked Mu Nianci to return to Niu Village, promising to join her once his task was complete. She believed him, agreeing to wait for him in Niu Village. Meanwhile, Huang Rong expressed her disappointment that Hong Qigong refused to teach Guo Jing martial arts. She watched Guo Jing practice, finding his moves rather ordinary, and wished Hong Qigong would instruct him. She desired for Guo Jing's skills to surpass his current masters and even those "wicked Taoists."
Guo Jing, sensing her continued distress over his masters' disapproval of their relationship, affirmed his commitment to her. Huang Rong playfully asked if he would rescue her if she were bullied or kidnapped. He earnestly promised to find her no matter where she was, declaring there was no other girl like her in the world. Hong Qigong, after sampling various dishes prepared by a renowned chef, found the food lackluster compared to Huang Rong's cooking.
He lamented that once one had tasted silk, rags were no longer appealing. Later, Huang Rong, knowing Hong Qigong was nearby, cleverly used a provocation tactic to make him reveal himself. She began praising him, attributing a compliment to her father, Apothecary Huang, who, she claimed, believed only the Nine-Fingered Divine Beggar, Hong Qigong, could surpass him in skill. Hong Qigong, surprised and pleased by this rare admiration from Huang Yaoshi, revealed himself.
Huang Rong feigned regret for previously offending him, emphasizing her sincere desire for Guo Jing to learn. She deliberately mentioned the "Eighteen Dragon-subduing Palms" as a technique her father highly admired. Hong Qigong, flattered, confirmed the name of the technique, proclaiming it to be his. Hong Qigong agreed to teach Guo Jing "Proud Dragon Shows Remorse," the first stance of the Eighteen Dragon-subduing Palms.
He explained the profound meaning of the word "Remorse," emphasizing controlled power, like aged wine, leaving a rich aftertaste. Huang Rong then brought him delicious "eight treasure duck" and, with sweet words, asked Hong Qigong to teach her as well, reasoning that if Guo Jing became too powerful and bullied her, she wouldn't be in the mood to cook for him. Hong Qigong relented, agreeing to teach her a technique from the Carefree Fist routine.
As Guo Jing continued his practice, the troublesome Liang Ziweng, also known as the Ginseng Immortal, suddenly appeared, demanding Guo Jing return his viper blood. Guo Jing, using his newly learned "Proud Dragon Shows Remorse," displayed a surge of power. Liang Ziweng, convinced this was due to his viper blood, became furious and attacked him. Huang Rong quickly joined the fray, using her recently acquired Carefree Fist routine to assist Guo Jing.
The fight raged without a clear winner until Hong Qigong's arrival. Seeing Hong Qigong, Liang Ziweng immediately knelt, calling him "Chief Hong," before scrambling away in a panic. Back at their secluded forest dwelling, Huang Rong prepared more delectable dishes for Hong Qigong. Guo Jing, having heard Liang Ziweng refer to Hong Qigong as "Chief," asked if he was the legendary leader of the Beggars' Sect.
Hong Qigong confirmed, explaining the significance of his bamboo staff and gourd, symbols passed down through generations. He recounted how he had once humbled Liang Ziweng twenty years ago for attempting "Yang with Yin cultivation," pulling out his hair and severely beating him. Huang Rong expressed concern that if Hong Qigong were to leave, Liang Ziweng might return for revenge, emphasizing that their current skills were insufficient to defeat him.
She added, with a sweet tongue, that if they were killed, Hong Qigong would have no one to cook for him. Charmed by her clever persuasion, Hong Qigong agreed to teach Guo Jing another technique, "Dragon Soaring in the Sky," followed by "Dragon in the Fields" after enjoying another dish. After a month, Hong Qigong declared he had taught Guo Jing fifteen moves of the Eighteen Dragon-subduing Palms, which he deemed sufficient for a lifetime.
He acknowledged that Guo Jing's earlier training in the Quanzhen Sect's inner power, under Taoist Ma Yu, had significantly accelerated his learning. Hong Qigong announced his departure, stating he had never taught anyone for more than three days, let alone this "dumb kid" for thirty. Huang Rong, spotting a snake, tried to tempt him to stay by offering to make snake soup. At that moment, many venomous snakes emerged from the forest, seemingly targeting Hong Qigong and Guo Jing.
Guo Jing, due to having consumed the precious viper blood, was immune to their venom, and Huang Rong was protected by her Soft Hedgehog Armor. Hong Qigong gathered some snakes for snake wine and left. Soon after Hong Qigong's departure, Ouyang Ke and his entourage appeared, claiming the snakes. Ouyang Ke, recognizing Huang Rong, brazenly flirted with her. Guo Jing, angered by his behavior, stepped forward to defend her. Just then, Hong Qigong reappeared.
Ouyang Ke introduced himself as the Junior Master of White Camel Mountain and Ouyang Feng's nephew. Hong Qigong, recalling a past draw with Ouyang Feng twenty years prior, warned Ouyang Ke against causing trouble in the Central Plains and, out of respect for his uncle, ordered him to leave with his snakes.
Though Ouyang Ke defiantly invited Hong Qigong to visit White Camel Mountain, he ultimately retreated, acknowledging Hong Qigong's formidable martial arts, but not without a lingering, infatuated gaze at Huang Rong. He later informed his followers that Hong Qigong, having tied with his uncle, possessed unmatched skills and should not be underestimated. Huang Rong expressed her desire to blind Ouyang Ke for his lecherous eyes.
Hong Qigong dismissed Ouyang Ke as a minor threat, but warned them about his uncle, Ouyang Feng, the "Western Venom." He explained that the martial arts world was dominated by the "Five Greats": Eastern Heretic (Huang Yaoshi, Huang Rong's father), Western Venom (Ouyang Feng), Southern Emperor, Northern Beggar (Hong Qigong himself), and Central Divinity (Wang Chongyang, now deceased). After Wang Chongyang's death, the remaining four were considered equals.
Huang Rong, concerned that Ouyang Ke would inform Ouyang Feng about them, feared a future attack with venomous snakes. Hong Qigong resolved to devise a long-term solution. As Huang Rong stitched a tear in Guo Jing's clothes, Hong Qigong, seeing the needle, suddenly conceived a plan. Huang Rong, grasping his idea instantly, offered to buy many needles. Hong Qigong instructed Guo Jing to practice the "snake-tackling" technique with Huang Rong once she returned.
Guo Jing, however, respectfully declined, explaining that he was dull-witted and preferred to focus on mastering the Eighteen Dragon-subduing Palms before learning anything new. Hong Qigong, impressed by Guo Jing's focus and wisdom, smiled.
