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Liu Yongfu still left. He brought thousands of Black Flag Army to Annam to fight against the French Army. In addition to leaving hundreds of Black Flag Navy for Huang Fei-hung to incorporate into the militia, he also left a paper fan with unequal treaties written on it.
For more than a month, Huang Fei-hung, in addition to organizing and training the disbanded Black Flag Navy into the militia, whenever he had free time, he would pick up the paper fan given by Liu Yongfu and read it. Sometimes, he would even lock himself in the room and forget to come out to eat.
"Knock knock knock, master, it's time to eat!" Ye Xuan knocked on Huang Fei-hung's door with the food in his hand.
"Oh, it's Ah Hsuan. The door isn't closed. Come in!" Huang Fei-hung's gloomy voice came from the room.
Ye Xuan pushed the door open and saw Huang Fei-hung sitting at the table with an unfolded paper fan in his hand.
After placing the food in front of Huang Fei-hung, Ye Xuan stood at the side and smiled, "Master, eat first!"
"Oh, okay, thank you!" Looking at Ye Xuan standing at the side, Huang Fei-hung's face flashed a trace of relief.
Huang Fei-hung was very happy to receive this disciple. Not only was Ye Xuan talented in martial arts, but he was also very hardworking. What was more commendable was that although this disciple was knowledgeable and read a lot, he had always been humble and got along well with his fellow disciples. He didn't look down on his fellow disciples who didn't study much. The only thing that worried him was that this disciple's concept of right and wrong was very clear. Sometimes, some of his thoughts deviated from the scriptures and didn't conform to the world. In this chaotic world, Huang Fei-hung was very worried that this disciple of his would cause some big trouble one day.
Just when Huang Fei-hung was about to pick up his chopsticks, he saw Ye Xuan standing at the side, so he suddenly stopped and said, "You haven't eaten either, right? Come, let's eat together!"
"There's no need, Master. I'll go out to eat later." Hearing Huang Fei-hung's words, Ye Xuan hurriedly shook his head. Sometimes, the environment could really affect people. In the past, Ye Xuan didn't have any teacher-disciple relationship, but after a few months of nurturing, he had already somewhat accepted this ridiculous rule in modern times.
However, Ye Xuan believed that he was not bound by the rules, but he was respecting a chivalrous and benevolent person in this old society.
"Sit down and eat. Master has something to tell you." When Huang Fei-hung saw that Ye Xuan didn't want to sit down, he had to emphasize his words.
"Yes, Master." Seeing Huang Feihong's insistence, Ye Xuan had no choice but to sit down. He picked up his bowl and chopsticks, scooped himself a bowl, and started eating.
"Ah Hsuan, the world has changed. You have been back for a few months. Have you thought about what you want to do in the future?" Huang Fei-hung suddenly asked while eating.
"Ah?!" Hearing Huang Fei-hung's question, Ye Xuan was stunned. All along, he had lived with the mentality of a passer-by. Even if he did things, he had always followed the system's tasks. He had never thought about the things that Huang Fei-hung asked.
"Sigh, Ah Hsuan, I know that you are smart and have principles. However, I hope that you can remember that no matter what you do in the future, you must have a clear conscience." Huang Fei-hung put down the bowl and chopsticks in his hand and said seriously.
After a few months of interaction, Huang Fei-hung knew that his disciple's temper wasn't something that he could change in a short period of time. He could only hope that his disciple wouldn't walk on a path that he shouldn't.
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Ha! Ha! — —
In the courtyard, Ye Xuan was bare-chested, his body twisting and turning. Sometimes, he was like a tiger, his movements heavy and majestic, his voice loud and mighty, like a soaring dragon and a leaping tiger. Sometimes, he was like a crane, agile, swift, and calm. He was practicing the Tiger and Crane Double Fist.
After a few months of martial arts practice, Ye Xuan's body was no longer as thin and weak as when he first arrived. Instead, his muscles were bulging and his body was full of explosive power. His entire body faintly emitted the aura of a martial artist.
In the system, Ye Xuan's personal attributes had also changed greatly.
Health: 12
Spirit: 10
Strength: 11
Agility: 11
Skills: Cross Fist (Level 3), Tiger Crouching Fist (Level 2), Tiger Crane Double Fist (Level 2), Acupuncture (Level 1), Western Medicine Surgery (Level 1, temporary), English (Level 4, temporary), Firearms (Level 4, temporary).
Cultivation Points: 1000
These were all the changes that Ye Xuan had made in the past few months by practicing martial arts. Looking at the changes in his personal attributes in the system every day was also his motivation to practice martial arts.
Seeing that Ye Xuan had finished practicing the fist technique, Huang Fei-hung suddenly said, "Ah Hsuan, stop for a moment. Later, Granduncle Zhang will ask me to go to Tatung Restaurant for tea. Change your clothes and come with me."
"Okay, master!" Ye Xuan wiped the sweat off his forehead and said with a smile.
Ever since the first war, the corrupt and incompetent Qing government had always been treated as a piece of fat meat by the various powers. The Qing government suppressed the internal affairs of the country, but at the same time, they were extremely tolerant towards the powers of the various countries and signed all kinds of unfair treaties. The various powers of the various countries claimed themselves as kings within the borders of China. They acted without restraint and were lawless.
Foshan, as a coastal area in Guangdong, was no exception. On the streets, there were foreigners wearing western clothing. The British and American soldiers even had their hands behind their backs as if they were patrolling their own territory. Along the way, Ye Xuan saw that whenever they saw foreigners, the ordinary people would show a trace of fear and unknowingly make way for them. On the other hand, the foreigners would rampage through the streets as if it was normal.
"There are more and more foreigners in Foshan," Huang Fei-hung said to Ye Xuan who was walking behind him as they watched the foreigners coming and going on the streets.
"Yeah, didn't I hear that the Court is carrying out some Westernization Movement? Maybe the Qing court really needs these foreigners now. "Ye Xuan curled his lips and sneered.
As a modern person who had studied modern history, Ye Xuan knew the consequences of this so-called Westernization Movement the best.
"Is it really that good to be abroad? More than a decade ago, some people in the Court shouted the slogan of 'learning from foreigners to strengthen ourselves' to carry out reforms. However, more than a decade has passed. Why didn't we strengthen ourselves? Instead, we signed more and more unfair treaties? " Huang Fei-hung's eyes were blank as he reached out to touch the paper fan in his arms. He seemed to be asking Ye Xuan, but also seemed to be talking to himself.
"Master …" Seeing Huang Fei-hung's expression, Ye Xuan felt very uncomfortable. He wondered if he should tell him the reason for the failure of this Westernization Movement. He wanted to tell him that the Qing government was hopeless and would be killed by someone with the surname Sun in a few decades.
"What is it?" Huang Fei-hung came back to his senses and looked back at Ye Xuan.
"Oh, nothing. I just wanted to say that we have arrived at Tatung Restaurant." Ye Xuan swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth and forced a smile on his face.
"Oh, we have arrived? Then let's go in! "Huang Fei-hung looked at Ye Xuan strangely, then turned around and walked toward the door of Tatung Restaurant.
Tatung Restaurant was one of the largest local restaurants nearby. Cantonese people had the habit of drinking morning tea, so the restaurant was now overcrowded and very noisy.
"Master Huang, Master Huang …"
"Master Huang, you are here. Zhang Weng said that if you are here, you can go to the Jade-Admiring Restaurant. He is now chatting with someone inside." As expected of Huang Fei-hung. As soon as he entered the restaurant, countless people cupped their fists and saluted him. Ye Xuan followed Huang Fei-hung and walked through the crowd.
"Okay, thank you, waiter!" Huang Fei-hung smiled and cupped his fists to the waiter.
"Master Huang, you are too polite."
At this time, many restaurants had specially set up a Bird Admiring Pavilion for those who had nothing better to do and liked to play and walk birds to gather together for entertainment. It was said that this hobby originated from the descendants of the Eight Banners in the capital.
Apart from a few tables, the Jade-Admiring Restaurant was very spacious. There were rows of bird cages hanging around the restaurant, and precious birds were playing in the cages, making crisp and melodious sounds.
"Master Huang, Master Huang …" Seeing Huang Fei-hung enter, those people immediately cupped their fists and at the same time, made way for Huang Fei-hung and Ye Xuan to pass through.
"Hello, fellow villagers and elders!" Huang Fei-hung smiled and cupped his fists as he walked.
"Fei-hung!" A bespectacled old man holding a paper fan saw Huang Fei-hung and walked over with a smile.
"Granduncle, I haven't seen you for a few years. You are even more spirited." Huang Fei-hung looked at the old man and smiled.
"Thanks to … Fei-hung, look, who came back with me this time?" The old man winked at Huang Fei-hung and pointed behind him with his paper fan.
Standing behind Huang Fei-hung, Ye Xuan looked in the direction that the old man was pointing. He saw a group of people surrounding an ancient camera that could only be seen on television in museums. A slender woman wearing a western dress was hiding behind a black cloth behind the camera.
As if she heard the discussion around her, the woman came out from the black cloth. When she saw Huang Fei-hung, a charming smile appeared on her exquisite face.
"Thirteenth Aunt?" Huang Fei-hung saw the woman and smiled.
"Fei-hung!"
When Thirteenth Aunt saw Huang Fei-hung, she smiled and walked over quickly. She reached out to grab Huang Fei-hung's hand and shook his hand.
"Master, foreigners shake hands when they meet," Ye Xuan reminded Huang Fei-hung from behind.
"Oh!" Huang Fei-hung smiled awkwardly.
At this time, a foreign woman behind Thirteenth Aunt walked over. Thirteenth Aunt smiled and held the foreign woman's hand. She smiled at Huang Fei-hung and said, "Come, Fei-hung, let me introduce you. She is Joanna."
"How do you do!" The foreign woman reached out to hold Huang Fei-hung's hand and said in a foreign language.
“do? What do I do? "Huang Fei-hung was stunned and turned to ask Ye Xuan.
Ye Xuan whispered in his ear, "Master, this Western woman is asking you if you're doing well recently. You can just reply to iamfine. That'll do."
“fine,fine!” Huang Fei-hung forced a smile and shook the foreign woman's hand. He then pulled his hand back and complained to Ye Xuan, "This foreign devil's words are really weird."
"This is my new disciple, Ah Hsuan. He just came back from studying in America a few months ago," Huang Fei-hung introduced with a smile when he saw everyone looking at Ye Xuan.
"Granduncle Zhang, Thirteenth Aunt, nice to meet you!" Ye Xuan shook hands with them when he heard Huang Fei-hung introducing himself.
"Nice to meet you! Nice to meet you! "When the two heard that Ye Xuan had returned from studying abroad, they shook hands with Ye Xuan politely.
"Fei-hung, come, let's take a photo with this bird." After greeting them, Granduncle Zhang held Huang Fei-hung's hand and walked towards a table with a birdcage.
"Sure!" Huang Fei-hung smiled and followed Granduncle Zhang.
Granduncle Zhang pulled Huang Fei-hung to sit down and pointed at the green bird in the birdcage on the table. "This is Old Zhao's Imperial Sparrow. It has been in the limelight recently and is very precious."
"Sit, Fei-hung. It's easy to take a photo. Just look over there." Granduncle Zhang pointed at the camera in Thirteenth Aunt's hand.
Ye Xuan didn't follow Huang Fei-hung. Instead, he walked to Thirteenth Aunt's side and looked at the antique camera in Thirteenth Aunt's hand with interest. Other than the main body and a wooden tripod, this camera also required a person to hold something that looked like a sun lamp. The weirdest thing was that this thing also required magnesium powder.
"Don't move. If you move, it won't look good in the photo. Sit properly!"
"Ready, one, two, three!"
Puff!
A beam of fiery light shot out from the sun-like lamp. Huang Feihong, who was sitting upright, was startled. He kicked Granduncle Zhang, who was sitting next to him, out of the room. Then, he leaped to the side.
Looking at the brightly colored "Imperial Concubine Sparrow" that was originally placed on the table, it was now hanging upside down in the cage. All of its feathers had been burned away, and it had turned into a roasted bird.
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