Li Huan raised an eyebrow and winked at Kangxi.
"Your Majesty! Your humble servant has properly dealt with the two disciples of the One-Armed Nun, and they have other uses for them. Please rest assured, Your Majesty."
Kangxi nodded, understanding Li Huan's meaning.
Then, Kangxi said to Wu Yingxiong, "Minister Wu, I will not pursue your matter of visiting brothels. I hope you will be honest with me from now on and not lie to me again!"
Wu Yingxiong said, "Even if you gave me ten thousand lives, I would not dare to commit the crime of deceiving the emperor!"
Emperor Kangxi ordered a banquet to be held in honor of Wu Yingxiong.
After several rounds of drinks...
Li Huan laughed and said, "Young Prince, having a subordinate as skilled as Brother Mengjiang is truly a blessing, making you invincible in every battle!"
Wu Yingxiong was smug.
Li Huan changed the subject: "Even if the young prince attacks the capital, he's almost certain to win!"
Wu Yingxiong's expression changed drastically: "What nonsense are you spouting! You're accusing me of rebellion?"
Li Huan said, "Your Highness has misunderstood. I was just using an analogy!"
Wu Yingxiong snorted.
Li Huan said, "Your Majesty, why don't we invite Brother Mengjiang to perform his martial arts to entertain Your Majesty?"
Kangxi then said, "Great! I'd like to broaden my horizons too."
Your Majesty, I command Long'er to perform martial arts for Your Majesty's entertainment.
Kangxi said, "Very well, I'm going to feast my eyes! I wonder what martial arts you will perform, my dear Minister Long?"
Li Huan hurriedly said, "I'll make a bet with the young prince. I bet that Brother Mengjiang can defeat my subordinate within ten moves!"
"If Brother Mengjiang wins, I'm willing to give the young prince ten thousand boxed lunches!"
"If Brother Mengjiang loses, the young prince must spend one million taels of silver to buy ten thousand of my boxed meals!"
"Boxed lunch?" Wu Yingxiong asked curiously.
Li Huan explained, "Putting food in a box is called a boxed lunch!"
Emperor Kangxi said, "Before entering the palace, Minister Li was a traveling cook who sold boxed lunches at a stall. His culinary skills were extraordinary, and the food he cooked was extremely delicious!"
Wu Yingxiong laughed: "So, Lord Li was once a street vendor! My apologies, my apologies!"
His tone was full of sarcasm.
Before Li Huan could retort, Kangxi said, "Minister Wu, don't underestimate this boxed lunch. Its dishes are mostly specialties from overseas countries, which are rare in the world!"
"Let me put it this way, Minister Li's culinary skills far surpass those of the imperial chefs! I thoroughly enjoy Minister Li's boxed lunches!"
Upon hearing this, Wu Yingxiong tactfully said, "Since His Majesty enjoys boxed lunches, I'll make a bet with Lord Li! If I lose, I'll spend one million taels of silver to buy ten thousand boxed lunches! If I win, Lord Li must give me ten thousand boxed lunches free of charge!"
Li Huan clapped his hands: "Okay, it's a deal! No going back on your word!"
Wu Yingxiong proudly declared, "A gentleman's word is as good as his bond!"
Li Huan immediately raised his hand.
Duolong understood and summoned eight guards.
These guards were strong and robust, with sharp eyes and prominent temples.
Clearly, their internal strength is considerable.
Long'er stood up and walked to the eight guards.
Wu Yingxiong reminded him, "Long'er, don't disgrace the Pingxi Prince's Mansion. Defeat them within ten moves!"
Long'er smiled calmly, looking very confident.
Li Huan asked, "Brother Mengjiang, can we begin? Should we take off our outer garments to make your performance easier?"
Long'er said, "No need! Take this!"
She leaped into the air and charged toward the eight guards.
Thud! Thud! Thud...
He kicked eight guards in succession, striking them in the chest!
After Long'er finished kicking, she landed gracefully, displaying her elegant demeanor.
However, the eight guards did not fall; they remained standing.
Whoosh!
The eight guards used their internal energy together to rip their clothes apart, revealing their well-defined muscles.
"Excellent!" Emperor Kangxi clapped and cheered!
Wei Xiaobao and Duolong clapped and shouted excitedly!
Li Huan said, "Brother Mengjiang, you have already used eight moves, and you still haven't defeated eight guards!"
Wu Yingxiong urged quickly, "Long'er, don't let me down!"
Long'er soared into the air once more!
Instantly, eight guards lined up vertically, pressing their palms against their backs to meet Long'er's attack.
Long'er unleashed her ultimate move, spinning like a propeller, and extended two fingers to strike the head of the guard standing at the front!
At the same time, Li Huan flicked his wrist, using the "Finger Flicking Divine Skill" to intercept Long Er's powerful finger force from a distance!
Bang! Bang! Bang...
The guards ranked first through fourth fell one by one!
The fifth through eighth guards were unharmed.
Long'er was startled.
She thought this move would bring down all eight guards, but only half of them fell.
Li Huan said with a smile, "Brother Mengjiang, you've already used nine moves. Are you at your wit's end and have no other options?"
Cold sweat broke out on Wu Yingxiong's forehead.
He could afford to lose a million taels of silver, but he would definitely be scolded by Wu Sangui when he got home!
"Roar! Ha!"
The remaining four guards shouted excitedly, spread out their stances, and prepared to meet Long'er's final move!
Long'er soared into the air once more, spinning rapidly, and swung her palm towards the four guards!
Li Huan used the same trick again, flicking his wrist to unleash the "Finger Flicking Divine Skill," amplifying the power of the "Nine Yang Divine Skill," and intercepting Long Er's palm strike from a distance!
Thud! Thud...
With three muffled thuds, the three guards fell backward, bleeding from all seven orifices after being struck by Long'er.
The last guard, who had not been struck by the palm, stood there in terror.
Long'er landed on her feet and turned to look at the guards.
Upon discovering that the last guard was unharmed, Long'er was horrified!
"Hahaha..." Doron laughed loudly, "Ten moves and we're done!"
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