Adult men must be brave and take responsibility for their decisions..." "Alright!" Finally, Wie Kie-hong said, "I won't ask for his approval; I'm in!" "Promise?" "Promise!" "Won't regret it?" "Why do you ask like that?" "This wild boar hunt is not an ordinary wild boar hunt.
Therefore, before we begin, I must set the rules. Between the two of us, it doesn't matter who is older, it doesn't matter whose martial arts are superior; we both have to make a decision.
Who do you think should be the leader?" "Of course, you will lead." "Then will you always listen to all my words and commands?" "Of course!" Wie Kie-hong began to feel a bit impatient.
"Alright, now I will tell you everything...." Tu Liong then recounted everything that had been spoken by Cu Siau-thian to Wie Kie-hong.
Finally, he said, "Now, we both need to find out what item Thiat-yan is looking for. Where is it? Who holds it?" Wie Kie-hong did not dare say anything, as he suddenly remembered his promise to his adoptive father.
"Kie-hong, when I arrived earlier, you weren't at home." "I was out." "Leng Taiya has suffered a terrible calamity and trauma, causing chaos in the entire administration.
If it wasn't for something truly important, you wouldn't have left home.
Isn't that right?" Wie Kie-hong knew that this secret could not be hidden any longer. Finally, he decided to reveal everything.
Tu Liong had originally thought he would have to work hard to persuade Wie Kie-hong to speak.
Unexpectedly, he had achieved his goal very easily.
With this consideration, it seemed Wie Kie-hong was willing to cooperate and help him solve this puzzle.
"Alright.
Now we both can draw an initial conclusion.
The item Thiat-yan is searching for is a small suitcase." "Maybe," Wie Kie-hong dared not confirm.
"This small suitcase was entrusted by Leng Taiya to a man named Bu Tiat-cui.
Now Bu Tiat-cui has been killed, the suitcase has also disappeared, but it has not fallen into Thiat-yan's hands." "Why is that?" "If he had gotten hold of the suitcase, he wouldn't have sent you a warning letter." "The warning letter was prepared by him long before the incident." "That's right.
The letter was prepared before the incident. There might be several similar warning letters.
They are all used to warn people he doesn't want to harm, who won't back off even though they are blocking his way.
If he already got what he wanted, the warning letter would be useless. Isn't that right?" "His men should have asked me what I was doing at Bu Tiat-cui's place" or at least eavesdropped" "They didn't ask a single word. Isn't that right?" "Correct" "They didn't need to ask, because Thiat-yan already knew what item he was looking for. Moreover, he must have known that you didn't have the item.
With this, we can draw another conclusion.
Bu Tiat-cui was not killed by Thiat-yan." "Is there another killer?" "Kie-hong, our wild boar hunt is becoming more complicated.
Previously, we were targeting one goal; unexpectedly, now a second target has appeared." Tu Liong shared all his conclusions passionately when suddenly there was a knocking on the room door from outside.
Wie Kie-hong was truly surprised.
Usually, when he was receiving guests and chatting in the room, no one in the house dared to disturb him.
"Who is it?" "Wie Siauya, it's me," it turned out the one knocking was Su-cie.
Wie Kie-hong opened the door and said to him with a bit of emotion: "Manager Su, don't you know, I am receiving a guest?" "I know, but...." Actually, Wie Kie-hong already knew what Su-cie wanted to say just by looking at his face.
He quickly said: "Fortunately, Tu Toako is not an outsider, if there is something, say it quickly." "The Hui family has sent someone to deliver sad news." "The Hui family?" Wie Kie-hong was immediately shocked.
Tu Liong was also surprised, but he maintained his decorum as a guest.
He did not interfere.
"That's right.
Hui Taiya has passed away, I don't know if I should report this to Leng Taiya, so I came to Wie Siauya for a decision." "Manager Su, Leng Taiya has closed the door, resting to heal his wounds.
Aside from him, there are still Leng Taiya’s sons, Toa-kongcu, and Ji-kongcu who can handle this matter.
I have no authority to make decisions.
"Before Leng Taiya closed the door to rest, he left a message with me.
For any matter, big or small, I must report to Wie Siauya for a decision." "Tu Toako, could a person who had both eyes gouged out die from such an injury?" "It should be impossible, but because Hui Taiya was very old and under heavy stress, it seems uncertain." "Manager Su, did the person who brought the sad news not tell what caused his death?" "No.
But I heard rumors spreading in the community around us, saying Hui Taiya died by hanging himself." Tu Liong and Wie Kie-hong quickly exchanged glances.
In their eyes, a big question mark was visible.
Hui Ci-hong died by hanging.
Was it because he couldn't bear the pain of his injury?" Or couldn't escape from fear?" Or because he felt ashamed to face his friends?" "Manager Su," Wie Kie-hong quickly made a decision, "the kinship between Hui Taiya and Leng Taiya is very close.
This news should be reported to him immediately.
But now the situation is very different.
We better not add to the shock he already received.
For the time being, this news should be covered up, regarding the mourning ceremony, we do it according to the regulations." "Alright.
I will carry out the decision made by Wie Siauya." Su-cie stepped back and closed the room door.
"Tu Toako, the five Taiya each hold a secret in their hearts, a secret that cannot be shared with anyone." "That's right.
But we cannot ask either." "We have to guess.
We have to try to deduce.
Tu Toako, guessing a mystery is your specialty.
What do you think we should do?" "The hardest part of solving a mystery is deciding where to start.
But I have decided what we should do.
First, we have to trace Thiat-yan.
He is a very active person, and moreover, he has many subordinates.
It is impossible for him to come suddenly and leave without a trace.
He must have left some marks." "That's right! Then I will handle this matter." "No.
I will handle it, I have another task for you." "Oh.." What task?" Tu Liong lowered his voice and spoke slowly.
Wie Kie-hong had to use his inner energy to hear his words.
"Do you remember it?" "Already remembered... just..." Kie-hong, you just need to do as I instructed you.
You don't need to ask much.
Remember, you must listen to my words." Wie Kie-hong greatly admired Tu Liong.
Not only was he very brave, but Tu Liong also had many strategies.
Most martial arts experts have a very simple mind.
But Tu Liong was not only skilled in martial arts, but he was also very intelligent.
Anyone who knew him would certainly respect him.
Tu Liong took his leave and quickly departed.
Wie Kie-hong returned inside to tidy up some matters, then he too ran out.
Thiat-yan had cut off Leng Taiya's hand, saying this was a fitting punishment for his past deeds.
0-0-0 Wie Kie-hong really liked the analogy used by Tu Liong.
Initially, they both planned to hunt wild boar.
But suddenly a deer appeared in the hunting area.
This would certainly make any hunter feel delighted.
Now they both shared the task of tracking the prey, but Wie Kie-hong felt a little doubtful.
While chasing the deer, they might accidentally startle the wild boar.
Compared to working together to hunt one target, it would certainly not be better than dividing tasks and pursuing each prey individually... Wie Kie-hong intended to express what he had thought, but Tu Liong asked him not to say anything.
Therefore, Wie Kie-hong had to keep it all to himself.
Wie Kie-hong hired a carriage again to go to San-poa Lane.
The three courtyards owned by Bu Tiat-cui were very quiet.
It seemed that after his death, no one visited his place anymore.
He immediately walked through the courtyard and entered through the main door.
He entered the house's hall, and at that moment, suddenly heard coughing from the side room.
Wie Kie-hong was very surprised.
After the coughing stopped, followed by a voice inviting: "Honored guest, please come in" Although Wie Kie-hong was a martial arts expert, he did not like violence.
He never got used to going out of the house with a sharp weapon.
But now the situation was very different.
He took out a short sword from the bag he carried.
This short sword was no longer than half a meter.
Although very short, the sword still had a use in facing enemies.
"Please come in, honored guest in the left room...." the person inside invited again, clearly speaking to him.
Wie Kie-hong steeled himself, drew aside the curtain of the door connecting the two rooms.
Then he entered the side room on the right.
Previously, a body had been lying stiff on the large table inside.
Glossary of Terms:
- Taiya: A title or honorific, possibly denoting respect or a position of authority.
- Siauya: An honorific or title, often used for young masters or individuals of high standing.
- Toako: An honorific term for an elder brother or respected elder.
- Thiat-yan: An individual or title within the novel, likely significant to the plot.
- Kie-hong: The protagonist or a significant character in the narrative.
- Tu Liong: A significant character, likely an ally or co-conspirator with the protagonist.
- Bu Tiat-cui: A character mentioned in connection with a mystery, possibly a victim or key figure.
- Cu Siau-thian: A character who provided information crucial to the plot.