Chapter Translation:
Your age is still very young, if you get involved, you will surely be killed as well....servant! Escort the guest!" Wie Kie-hong spoke with a tone that sounded very cold: "Miss Yan, I truly want to know the cause of my father's death, but I will not inquire it from you.
I believe, there is no matter that can remain covered forever." As he left the place, he was once again escorted by the person who had brought him in earlier.
And as before, his head was wrapped again with a black cloth.
He was then dropped off in front of a major road.
After he got off, the carriage went away, at first Wie Kie-hong wanted to follow it again, but he did not do so.
Thiat-yan did not deceive him with any trickery, so he should not act in such a manner.
Suddenly, someone patted his shoulder, and it turned out to be Tu Liong.
"Tu Toako...?" Tu Liong looked at him, then withdrew his hand and immediately left.
The two of them entered a quiet alley.
Only then did Tu Liong begin to speak, "Did you meet Thiat-yan?" "I did! But how did you know I met him?" "I've actually been following you.
There are many matters that if told to you now, you might not understand...." "Then you must know where Thiat-yan lives." "Of course I know." "Where?" "If I tell you, you'll be surprised.
Thiat-yan lives right next to Bu Tiat-cui's house.
The two houses are only separated by a wall." "Hah?" "The carriage took you around in circles several times.
Then the carriage returned to the original place.
You just didn't realize it." "Thiat-yan is truly very clever, yet he remains very polite.
Even though our conversation didn't match, he didn't make things difficult for me." "What did you two talk about?" Wie Kie-hong recounted all of his conversations with Thiat-yan.
After this, he also told about Bu Tiat-cui who was still alive.
Tu Liong listened to all of this intently.
After that, he asked, "Do you intend to go to the train station to meet Bu Tiat-cui now?" "Yes." "It's pointless." "Why?" "Bu Tiat-cui won't leave," Tu Liong sounded very confident.
"Tu Toako! Are you saying that Bu Tiat-cui has been captured by Thiat-yan?" "Kie-hong! I am alone.
I've been watching you, so naturally, I haven't paid attention to Bu Tiat-cui.
What she has done, I do not know at all.
But I have made a guess.
Kie-hong! I delight in solving mysteries! Therefore, my guesses are generally reliable!" "I still have to go there." "Listen to me! You better not go there." "Why?" "Think about it carefully.
Thiat-yan lives next door.
All of Bu Tiat-cui's movements must be clearly known by him.
I know your reason for insisting on meeting Bu Tiat-cui at the train station.
It's because she will give you the small suitcase you mentioned.
In a crowded place like that, someone carrying a small suitcase won't arouse suspicion from others." Wie Kie-hong truly admired Tu Liong's ability to draw conclusions.
"If that suitcase is what Thiat-yan is after, is it possible he would let it fall into your hands?" Kie-hong! Before the mystery of the death of the person whose eyebrows were pierced by a long needle is solved, you better not get too close to Bu Tiat-cui." Wie Kie-hong said nothing.
But in his heart, he thought, 'Tu Toako, you're late in telling me this.
The only piece of evidence has already been given to Bu Tiat-cui.
If I don't get that suitcase, won't I have failed my promise to Gihu (foster father)"' "I know what's on your mind." "Oh...?" "You are thinking about your promise to your foster father.
Isn't that right?" "Who says otherwise?" With a single guess, you've got it all." "If I make a bold statement, you'll be surprised." "OH..?" "Leng Taiya sending you to get the suitcase is actually a trap.
Moreover, Bu Tiat-cui has already arranged to meet you, I'm afraid this is also a trap." "Tu Toako! You've made me very confused!" "Don't go to the train station!" "There's something I haven't told you, at that time I thought Bu Tiat-cui had died, and the small suitcase would never be mine, I thought telling you this or not wouldn't make much of a difference........ but now that I know more, it seems the situation has changed." "If you're willing to tell me now, it might still be in time." "My foster father left me a message, after getting the suitcase I must immediately take the train north to Tai-ouw, and throw the suitcase into the sea.
He also advised that I not be suspicious and open the suitcase to see what's inside." "Oh...?" Tu Liong turned his gaze, thinking again.
"The item used as proof of retrieving the suitcase I handed over to Bu Tiat-cui.
If I don't go see her, it would truly be a disaster." "Alright! Go ahead!" Tu Liong suddenly changed his decision.
Wie Kie-hong didn't understand.
"What about you?" "I have other matters to attend to." "Will we meet again?" "Aren't you supposed to go north to Tai-ouw and dispose of the suitcase? If you wait until you return, the sky will probably be dark.
It might even be midnight." "Tu Toako! Didn't you say earlier that Bu Tiat-cui wouldn't come?" "I think she might come." "Why the change of heart?" "Because I have made a new guess.... Bu Tiat-cui might come, and she might even bring the suitcase you want." After saying this, Tu Liong patted his shoulder and then left.
In an instant, Wie Kie-hong felt suspicious.
Is Tu Liong's mind really so clever that he can predict everything like a deity? Or is there something else going on?" "Sir! Would you like a carriage?" It turned out a carriage was already in front of him.
"To the train station," Wie Kie-hong sat on the carriage.
Upon arriving at the train station, the clock struck exactly twelve noon.
Wie Kie-hong quickly got off the carriage and walked to the entrance.
There, he saw Bu Tiat-cui approaching from the opposite direction.
Her hand was clutching a yellow suitcase.
Although Wie Kie-hong felt a bit nervous, seeing her gave him a slight sense of relief.
The task he was entrusted with was about to be completed...
Bu Tiat-cui finally stood to the right of Wie Kie-hong.
She then transferred the yellow suitcase from her right hand to her left.
At this moment, Wie Kie-hong only needed to extend his hand to take the suitcase from her.
This would not raise suspicion from others.
At that exact moment, suddenly someone appeared amidst the crowd inside the train station.
This person walked behind the two of them.
Wie Kie-hong, of course, couldn't prevent this.
This person walked right between Wie Kie-hong and Bu Tiat-cui.
While walking through, he managed to snatch the yellow suitcase that was to be given.
After snatching the suitcase, he didn't run like an ordinary thief.
He merely walked at a normal pace out of the train station.
He did it all as if the yellow suitcase was his own.
Bu Tiat-cui was very shocked and could only stare at Wie Kie-hong.
Wie Kie-hong glanced briefly at Bu Tiat-cui, then quickly walked forward to chase after him.
Suddenly a strong hand grabbed his right shoulder.
"Hey...
servant...
it's been a long time since we last met.
How are you?" Wie Kie-hong's body spun quickly, and then he coldly said, "You've got the wrong person!" "Apologies!" while greeting, the person holding his shoulder withdrew his hand.
After Wie Kie-hong turned his head back to chase, the person who snatched the suitcase had disappeared into thin air.
He was nowhere to be seen.
Clearly, this was a trick.
The saying goes, "the monk can run away, but the monastery stays in place."
Even though he lost the person who stole the suitcase, he knew the perpetrator must be one of Thiat-yan's men.
And now he knows where Thiat-yan lives.
Naturally, Wie Kie-hong had to catch the person who mistook him earlier.
He immediately turned around, but this person had also vanished without a trace.
"Damn!" Wie Kie-hong cursed "Why?" "You're still asking?" The suitcase has been taken by someone else!" "I thought that person was your subordinate." Now Wie Kie-hong's mind began to race.
He asked, "Mr. Bu, after you left the San-poa alley, where did you go?" "I went straight to get the suitcase." "Were you followed by anyone on the way?" "I don't know." "How could they know we had arranged to meet here?" "I....I don't know." The person who snatched the suitcase must have been following Bu Tiat-cui all the way, until she came here.
If so, from the beginning they had the opportunity to take the suitcase directly from Bu Tiat-cui's hand.
Why did they wait to take it here? Why take the risk of seizing the suitcase in front of him? Could it be to absolve Bu Tiat-cui of any blame? Is this trick related to Bu Tiat-cui?" "....what should we do now?" Bu Tiat-cui looked very nervous.
"Where will you go now, Mr. Bu?" "I will return to my house." "Didn't you say earlier that you'd stay away from that house for a while?" "I have nowhere else to go." "Alright, I'll contact you later." After saying this, Wie Kie-hong immediately walked away, not wanting to question Bu Tiat-cui further.
Besides, he had no reason to press her more.
He also couldn't prolong this matter any longer.
He had to meet Tu Liong immediately.
He quickly went to Cu Taiya's residence.
It turned out Tu Liong was at home, making Wie Kie-hong feel relieved.
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Glossary of Terms:
1. **Cersil**: An abbreviation of "cerita silat," which is an Indonesian term for Chinese martial arts novels.
2. **Thiat-yan**: A character in the story, possibly a martial artist or antagonist.
3. **Tu Toako**: "Toako" is a term of respect, akin to "elder brother," used to refer to Tu Liong.
4. **Bu Tiat-cui**: Another character in the story, possibly an ally or associate.
5. **Gihu**: A term referring to an adoptive or foster father.
6. **Leng Taiya**: A character mentioned in the context of a possible trap.