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Updated: May 23, 2025
Finally, order was brought into this collection of ancient emperors. They were arranged and connected with each other in "dynasties" or in some other "historical" form. Thus at a stroke Huang Ti, who about 450 B.C. had been a local god in the region of southern Shansi, became the forefather of almost all the noble families, including that of the imperial house of the Chou.
This great treasure-house of old Huang Chow was one of Chinatown's secrets a secret shared only by those whose commercial interests were identical with the interests of Huang Chow. The place was artificially lighted by lamps which themselves were beautiful objects of art, and which swung from the massive beams of the ceiling.
When Yat Huang was satisfied that his son was sufficiently skilled in the various arts of warfare, he called him to his inner chamber, and having barred the door securely, he placed Yin under a very binding oath not to reveal, until an appointed period, the matter which he was going to put before him.
I am sure now, because of the diamond ring. What paper did you read it in? I want to read it myself." "I'm afraid I can't remember. It was probably the Daily Mail." "Had he been drowned?" "I presume so yes," replied Durham guardedly. Lala Huang was silent for some time while they paced on through the dusk. Then: "How strange!" she said in a low voice. "I am sorry I mentioned it," declared Durham.
Hearing of this, Huang Fei-hu hastened to warn Chiang Tzu-ya of the danger which threatened him. "The four great generals who have just arrived at the north gate," he said, "are marvellously powerful genii, experts in all the mysteries of magic and use of wonderful charms. It is much to be feared that we shall not be able to resist them." Many fierce battles ensued.
Yü Huang, at the end of his resources, summoned Buddha, who came and addressed Sun as follows: "Why do you wish to possess yourself of the Kingdom of the Heavens?" "Have I not power enough to be the God of Heaven?" was the arrogant reply. "What qualifications have you?" asked Buddha. "Enumerate them." "My qualifications are innumerable," replied Sun.
Nevertheless, as he entered the area which harbours those strange, hidden resorts the rumour of which has served to create the glamour of Chinatown, he found himself to be thinking of the great influence said to be wielded by Huang Chow, and wondering if unseen spies watched his movements. Lala was Oriental, and now, alone in the night, distrust leapt into being within him.
A door had been opened only a few yards from where he stood, and there, framed in the opening, was Lala Huang, her eyes wide with terror and her gaze set upon him across the room. "You!" she whispered. "You!" "Go back!" he cried hoarsely. "Go back! Close the door. You don't understand close the door!"
He had no difficulty in obtaining this information, for he is in touch with all the crooks of the town. Had he known that the diamond had been stolen by an agent of Huang Chow, he would no doubt have hesitated. Huang Chow has an international reputation.
Were you even to cry so much as to fill two water jars with tears, you wouldn't heal the wounds inflicted by the cane." But as what reply Hsueeh Pao-ch'ai gave is not yet known to you, reader, lend an ear to the explanation contained in the next chapter. Pai Yue-ch'uan tastes too the lotus-leaf soup. Huang Chin-ying skilfully plaits the plum-blossom-knotted nets.
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