Hong Qigong

== Fictional character biography ==

== Fictional character biography ==

Hong Qigong was formerly a slave of an aristocratic family in the [[Jin dynasty (1115–1234)|Jin Empire]] before he escaped, joined the [[Beggar Clan]], and eventually became its chief. He is nicknamed "Northern Beggar" ({{zhl|c=北丐}}) after emerging as one of the top five champions of a martial arts contest on [[Mount Hua]], and is also known as the "Nine-Fingered Divine Beggar" ({{zhl|c=九指神丐}}) after he cut off his right forefinger in remorse for failing a mission, which cost a man's life, due to his gluttony.

=== ''The Legend of the Condor Heroes'' ===

Hong Qigong was formerly a slave of [[Jurchen people|Jurchen]] officials of the [[Jin dynasty (1115–1234)|Jin Empire]] before he escaped and joined the [[Beggars' Gang]] and eventually became the gang's chief. He is nicknamed "Northern Beggar" ({{zh|c=北丐|p=běi gài|labels=no}}) after emerging as one of the top five champions of a martial arts contest on [[Mount Hua]], and is also known as the "Nine Fingered Divine Beggar" ({{zh|c=九指神丐|p=jiúzhǐ shéngài|labels=no}}) after he cut off his right forefinger in remorse for failing a mission, which cost a man's life, due to his gluttony.

Hong Qigong makes his first appearance when [[Huang Rong]] is preparing a dish, [[beggar's chicken]], for [[Guo Jing]]. Attracted to the fragrant scent of the dish, he asks to taste it. Huang Rong examines his physical appearance, notices his missing finger and Dog Beating Staff, and concludes that he is the "Northern Beggar". She then makes a deal with Hong Qigong for him to train Guo Jing in martial arts; in return, she will prepare fine cuisine for him. Hong Qigong agrees and teaches Guo Jing the [[Beggars' Gang#Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms|Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms]].

Hong Qigong makes his first appearance when [[Huang Rong]] is preparing [[beggar's chicken]] for [[Guo Jing]]. Attracted to the fragrant aroma, he asks to taste it. Huang Rong examines his physical appearance, notices his missing finger and Dog Beating Staff, and deduces his identity. She then makes a deal with Hong Qigong for him to train Guo Jing in martial arts; in return, she will prepare fine cuisine for him. Hong Qigong agrees and teaches Guo Jing the [[Beggar Clan#Skills and martial arts|Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms]].

Hong Qigong later loses all his [[Neigong|inner energy]] when he uses it to purge venom from his body after he has been poisoned by "Western Venom" [[Ouyang Feng]], his former rival. He decides to pass his position as chief of the Beggars' Gang to Huang Rong so he teaches her the [[Beggars' Gang#Dog Beating Staff Technique|Dog Beating Staff Technique]], which only the chief can learn.

Hong Qigong later loses all his ''[[neigong]]'' when he uses it to purge venom from his body after he has been poisoned by "Western Venom" [[Ouyang Feng]], also one of the "Five Greats". He decides to pass his position as chief of the Beggar Clan to Huang Rong so he teaches her the [[Beggar Clan#Skills and martial arts|Dog Beating Staff Technique]], a skill passed down only from the Beggar Clan's current chief to his/her successor.

Hong Qigong makes a brief appearance in ''[[The Return of the Condor Heroes]]'' while roaming around as a carefree old beggar in search of culinary delights. He has regained his ''neigong'' at this point in time after practising healing techniques from the ''[[Jiuyin Zhenjing|Nine Yin Manual]]''. On [[Mount Hua]], he encounters the protagonist [[Yang Guo]] and [[Ouyang Feng]], who has become insane but still retains his combat prowess. Hong Qigong fights with Ouyang Feng to the point of sheer exhaustion, but neither of them is willing to back down, so they use Yang Guo as an intermediary by teaching him their respective skills and asking him to perform the skills for the other to see. During this time, Yang Guo learns the [[Beggar Clan#Skills and martial arts|Dog Beating Staff Technique]] from Hong Qigong. Eventually, both Hong Qigong and Ouyang Feng realise that neither of them can win the other so they give up and die together in the midst of laughter and forgotten past feuds. Yang Guo then buries them beside each other on Mount Hua.

=== ''The Return of the Condor Heroes'' ===

Hong Qigong makes a brief appearance in the second novel while roaming the ''[[jianghu]]'' as a carefree old beggar in search of culinary delights. He has regained his [[Neigong|inner energy]] at this point using healing techniques from the Nine Yin Manual. At [[Mount Hua]], he encounters the protagonist, [[Yang Guo]], as well as his old rival, [[Ouyang Feng]], who has become insane but still has his powers. Hong Qigong fights with Ouyang Feng again to the point of sheer exhaustion, but neither of them is willing to back down, so they use Yang Guo as an intermediary by teaching him their respective skills and asking him to perform the skills for the other to see. During this time, Yang Guo learns the [[Beggars' Gang#Dog Beating Staff Technique|Dog Beating Staff Technique]] from Hong Qigong. Eventually, both Hong Qigong and Ouyang Feng realise that neither of them can win the other so they give up and die together in the midst of laughter and forgotten past feuds. Yang Guo then buries them beside each other on Mount Hua.

==Martial arts and skills==

== Martial arts and skills ==

{{see also|Beggars' Gang#Skills and martial arts}}

{{see also|Beggar Clan#Skills and martial arts}}

Hong Qigong is best known for his use of the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms ({{zhl|c=降龍十八掌}}) and Dog Beating Staff Technique ({{zhl|c=打狗棒法}}). In his younger days, he created a skill called Carefree Fist ({{zhl|c=逍遙遊}}), which looks graceful and elegant but lacks real power. He also invented a dart-throwing technique called Rain of Petals ({{zhl|c=滿天花雨}}) to counter Ouyang Ke's snake formation by using sewing needles to pin down the snakes.

* Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms ({{zh|c=降龍十八掌|p=xiánglóng shíbāzhǎng|labels=no}})

* Dog Beating Staff Technique ({{zh|c=打狗棒法|p=dágǒu bàngfǎ|labels=no}})

* Carefree Fist ({{zh|c=逍遙遊|p=xiāoyáo yoú|labels=no}}) is a set of fist techniques created by Hong Qigong in his youth. The skill is smooth and visually appealing but lacks real power.

* Rain of Petals ({{zh|c=滿天花雨|p=mǎntiān huāyǔ|labels=no}}) is created by Hong Qigong to counter Ouyang Ke's snake formation after he sees Huang Rong's sewing kit. It involves using common sewing needles as dart-like throwing weapons to pin down the snakes.

== In film and television ==

== In adaptations ==

Notable actors who have portrayed Hong Qigong in films and television series include [[Ku Feng]] (1977–1978, 1983), [[Lau Dan]] (1983, 1994–1995), [[Chiang Sheng]] (1988), [[Lau Kong]] (1993), [[Jacky Cheung]] (1993–1994), [[Marco Ngai]] (1994), [[Bryan Leung]] (1998, 2008), [[Sun Haiying]] (2003), [[Yin Xiaotian]] (2014–2015), [[Zhao Lixin]] (2017), [[Yue Dongfeng]] (2021), [[Ming Dao]] (2024) and [[Hu Jun]] (2025).

Notable actors who have portrayed Hong Qigong in films and television series include [[Ku Feng]] (1977–1978, 1983), [[Lau Dan]] (1983, 1994–1995), [[Chiang Sheng]] (1988), [[Lau Kong]] (1993), [[Jacky Cheung]] (1993–1994), [[Marco Ngai]] (1994), [[Bryan Leung]] (1998, 2008), [[Sun Haiying]] (2003), [[Yin Xiaotian]] (2014–2015), [[Zhao Lixin]] (2017), [[Yue Dongfeng]] (2021), [[Ming Dao]] (2024) and [[Hu Jun]] (2025).

== Notes ==

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