Originally Posted by
ghostexorcist
I think the fact that the Classic was mentioned in noted Chinese stories shows that it was well known at that time. As for Gan Fengchi, I have no official documentary evidence that he practiced the Classic. However, I think the similarities between his skills and those taught in the Classic, and that a character based on him used the Classic, suggests that he may have been a practitioner himself. I'll be sure to search Chinese documents about his life before I decide to officially publish the article. That may not be for years given my lackluster Chinese skills at the moment.