Sure, here's the English translation of the chapter while preserving the original storytelling style and special terms:
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However, the purpose of Hiong-ki's arrival and the stance taken by Leng Souw-hiang are still interconnected.
In his heart, Wie Kie-hong's anxiety disappeared.
"May I ask, what is your motivation for revealing this? Are you doing it for others? For yourself? Or for Tu Liong?" "I am doing it for Tu Liong." "Your words are very moving, but hard to believe. What is your relationship with Tu Liong? Whether Tu Liong is good or evil, alive or dead, it has nothing to do with you." "He is a talented young man. Not only you say so, but many others have also said the same. I share the same view. How could I be willing to see him sink into the mire and not come to pull him out?"
"Leave Cu Siau-thian! These words are very simple, very easy to say, but very difficult to do... right, why didn't you directly tell him this?" "Today, I have already met Tu Liong; I have also spoken a lot to him. I fear my strength is not enough to persuade him. That is why I came here to find you." "I certainly need a reason to say this, don't I?" "Just tell him about Cu Siau-thian having harmed Tiat Liong-san. Cu Siau-thian is a very dangerous and frightening person." "Hiong-ki, this reason does not have a strong foundation. The martial world is very complicated; essentially, it's a world where the ruthless will rule. The winner becomes king, and the loser is eliminated. Right or wrong no longer matters. Who knows if Tiat Liong-san had wronged Cu Siau-thian before?"
"Wie Kie-hong, at this moment, there are many matters that cannot yet be spoken of. I wholeheartedly wish to help; think about it yourself." "Hiong-ki, I want to ask you something." "What?" "If you are truly a good person, you must answer truthfully." "Someone who claims to be good is not necessarily truly good, but I certainly am not an evil person." "Are you standing on the same side as Thiat-yan?" "No." "Then...?" "You don't need to ask further," Hiong-ki quickly interrupted Wie Kie-hong. "If we continue, many questions will arise. I am not sure I will have answers for all of them, nor am I certain I want to answer them. If there is a question that displeases you, it will reduce your opinion of me. If that's the case, why ask? You can already distinguish between right and wrong, good and bad. Better to think again yourself..."
After finishing his words, Hiong-ki left immediately, his movements very nimble and swift; in an instant, he had leapt over the wall. Silently, Wie Kie-hong admired him. If this person became his enemy, he would certainly be at a disadvantage. He continued his patrol, walking back and forth. After getting tired, Wie Kie-hong returned to his room to rest. After entering the door, he suddenly realized something was amiss. When he left the room, the lamp was still brightly lit, but now the lamp was out. This Western-made incandescent lamp had a glass shield protecting the flame from the wind. It was unlikely the lamp had gone out because of it. Therefore, there was only one possibility left: the lamp had gone out because it had run out of oil. However, in such a large residence, with many servants, this was unlikely to happen, so there was only one possibility left: someone had turned it off. Moreover, the person who had turned off the lamp was surely still in the room.
Instinctively, Wie Kie-hong sighed deeply. He immediately prepared himself; now his demeanor became serious. The guard was already so tight, yet many people could still come and go so easily. Isn't this a terrifying matter?
He slowly stepped inside, carefully closing the door. After that, he placed the door lock bar without making a sound. Then he prepared to light the lamp. Suddenly, in the middle of the room's darkness, a voice was heard. "Do not light that lamp. Sit behind the desk." Wie Kie-hong already knew from the start that someone was in his room, and at the same time, he knew this person could not hurt him. If indeed that person intended to harm him, they had a golden opportunity when he first entered the door...
Now he felt more at ease because the one speaking was Thiat-yan. He made no sound. He simply sat behind the desk. "Kie-hong..." Judging from the source of the voice, it seemed Thiat-yan was also sitting near the window. "Forgive me for having to meet you in this manner. I bring an unpleasant story." "Miss, if someone finds me here talking with you, not only will I lose face staying in this house, but in this vast world, I will also lose my dignity to stay. Therefore, better shorten your story." "Very well. I came here because I want to ask you to help me." "Miss! Based on my principles, I cannot possibly help you." "You say this, but if I were on the brink of death and needed help, would you not extend a hand to help?" "I am not one for beating around the bush. You mentioned earlier that you bring an unpleasant story, now I ask you, is there truly an unpleasant story? You have harmed my adoptive father; thus, we should be on opposing sides. Only because I respect your feelings, and because Leng Taiya does not wish to pursue this matter further, I do not see you as an enemy."
"Alright! You don't need to say more. You also wouldn't like it if I used your father's news as a condition, so is there still anything to discuss?" "...I have gathered information; essentially, your heart is very compassionate. You defend righteousness for others. If you are truly such a person, you must help me."
"Alright! Tell me your request!" Wie Kie-hong, not long involved in society, quickly compromised. However, he still maintained his dignity: "I will help you if I can." "As a close friend of Tu Liong, please help me warn him not to get involved in this matter." "Oh...! Is it because he has obstructed your path to harming Cu Siau-thian?" "I do not want to harm just anyone." "You don't want to intentionally hurt people?" Suddenly Wie Kie-hong became emotional. "Your words sound pleasant, but once you act, you've hurt four people at once, one of whom, unable to bear the pain, has decided to take his own life. Isn't this all the result of your actions?" "They all deserved it." Miss Thiat-yan did not sound emotional, but more as if she were defending herself. "Deserved?" "Yes, Wie Kie-hong, if you were in my position, you would do the same." "Even if you act like this, you cannot possibly bring your father back to life."
"Alright, don't say words that are useless. Can you agree to my request?" Suddenly Wie Kie-hong thought of something, so he immediately shifted the topic: "When your father was harmed, my adoptive father wrote a false complaint letter, so you cut off his hand. Mr. Hui admitted to seeing with his own eyes that your father had killed a royal soldier, so his eyes were gouged out. Tan Po-hai admitted to hearing that your father incited people to rebel, so you cut off his ear. Oey Souw was the one who sentenced your father to death, and because he has died, you laid the blame on his descendants. In any case, your actions cannot be justified. I just want to know one thing. When your father was harmed, no one knew about his death. The actions of these people were never spread, how did you know the truth of the matter?"
"Is this your condition in return for my request?" "Not a condition, I just want to know." "If I tell you the source of this news, can you promise to warn Tu Liong not to get involved in this matter?" "Under any circumstances, I cannot promise. Tu toako has strong principles. He fears Cu Taiya will come to harm. No one would want someone they respect to be harmed. Is that not so?" "Regardless, I am still willing to tell you what you want to know." "Then I thank you." "All these events were told by Boh Tan-ping. In this city, he has extensive relations." "Boh Tan-ping?" "He and your father were sworn brothers." "Honestly, I do not like him." "That is only your subjective view. In fact, he is a good person." "Good person or bad, I do not care. Miss, tomorrow I will certainly convey your message to Tu toako, and I will try my best to warn him. However, whether I will succeed, I cannot promise."
"I thank you... regarding your father's death..." "Don't say it!" "Why? Do you no longer wish to know?" "After years of searching for the cause of my father's death, it has become my obsession." "Then I must help you fulfill your obsession." "No. I do not wish to hear about this matter from your mouth." "Why?" "Because I will certainly suspect whether what you say is the actual event." "Do you think of me as someone fond of lying?" "Alright, Miss! Better we end our conversation here." "Wie Kie-hong! If one day you wish to know the cause of your father's death, come to me. I promise you will get the most accurate information from me."
After that, the window opened, a cold night breeze blew in. And in a flash, Thiat-yan had leapt out.
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Glossary of Terms:**
- **Hiong-ki**: A character in the story.
- **Leng Souw-hiang**: A character in the story.
- **Wie Kie-hong**: The protagonist or a central character in the story.
- **Tu Liong**: A character who is a significant person of interest.
- **Cu Siau-thian**: A character described as dangerous and frightening.
- **Tiat Liong-san**: A character who has been harmed, spurring the events of the story.
- **Thiat-yan**: A character who interacts with Wie Kie-hong and has a mysterious aura.
- **Leng Taiya**: A character who influences Wie Kie-hong's decisions.
- **Boh Tan-ping**: A character with extensive relations, provides information about past events.
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