The request is to translate a chapter from a Chinese martial arts novel into English while preserving the original storytelling style and keeping special terms untranslated. Below is the translated chapter, followed by a
glossary of terms:
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"In truth, people like me who do this kind of work are basically fools." Tu Liong released his grip and immediately walked out.
The two white eyebrows and pair of blood-red eyes pursued forward: "Is there no order for me today?" "There is none anymore," Tu Liong realized that completely freeing himself from the White-Browed Assassin was a very difficult task.
Therefore, he said nothing more.
"In that case, I'll see you again tomorrow." Tu Liong left the Tong-ceng tea house at full speed.
He spurred his horse as fast as possible.
Now he realized something else....
within a secret, there is still another secret.
He had to calm himself to clear his mind.
He had to determine the direction of this investigation.
He must not charge recklessly.
Just as he reached the main road, he immediately met Wie Kie-hong.
It seemed Wie Kie-hong had just come looking for him.
Tu Liong immediately asked, "Kie-hong, is there a problem?" "Tu toako, I've told everything to Leng Taiya, and he scolded me thoroughly.
Moreover...
moreover...." "Is there something you can't say to me?" "For the time being, Leng Taiya forbade me from associating with you." "Oh?" Did he not tell you the reason for his prohibition?" "He said nothing." "Everyone has their own stance, what is your decision?" "Tu toako, all this time I've only listened to my master's orders.... moreover, I feel I can't help you much...." Tu Liong couldn't bear to look at Wie Kie-hong, who was full of regret, so he immediately changed the topic. "Kie-hong, earlier I met Thiat-yan." "Where?" "Of course, at his residence." "What do you think of him?" "Not bad." "Oh...?" Wie Kie-hong was momentarily stunned.
He didn't know how to continue his words.
"Kie-hong! We are both stuck; on one side, they are our elders.
They are our masters.
On the other side, in order to avenge his harmed father, he wants to seek his father's legacy.
Is this wrong?" "I want to express what I'm thinking.
As long as Leng Taiya is not hurt again, not shocked, I don't care about anything else." "Actually, your stance and mine are not far apart.
As long as Cu Taiya is not harmed, I don't care about anything else.
The problem is.......
if Thiat-yan finds the item left by his father, then there will be people who want to harm him; this is something that is hard to avoid." "Tu toako, when my father left to carry out Leng Taiya's orders, after he left he never returned again, later this matter was investigated, have you heard about this?" "I think I've heard you mention this." "Thiat-yan once said that he knows what truly happened." "Did he tell you?" "No." "If he really knows, why doesn't he tell you?" "He has set a condition...." "As a good friend, I want to warn you, with someone who has a strong character like Thiat-yan, you must not compromise....! I can guess the actual situation, don't believe his words." "Tu Toako, I only trust you." When Wie Kie-hong said these words, his expression was filled with softness.
Wie Kie-hong is a gentle man.
Towards Leng Souw-hiang and Tu Liong, he thought of good things.
Normally speaking, his character is not suitable for practicing martial arts.
A martial arts hero sometimes needs speed in decision-making and certainty in action.
"Kie-hong, you should go home now.
You must respect the decision made by your master.
Just as I must respect the decision made by Cu Taiya.
For the time being, it doesn't matter if we don't meet; if there's good news later, I'll definitely come to inform you...." "Tu toako, in that case...
in that case, I must apologize to you." "Kie-hong, if I need your help, I will definitely come to you, maybe later you'll have to come out to help me." "We'll see." Wie Kie-hong no longer dared to continue his words.
The two of them parted ways halfway.
When Wie Kie-hong turned around and was about to leave, Tu Liong furrowed his brows deeply, clearly showing he was upset because, for the time being, he had lost the only person who could help him.
This is not an easy thing to pass up.
Finally, Tu Liong spurred his horse again, his horse's steps as sluggish as his chaotic thoughts, with many uncertain matters swirling in his head.
Without realizing it, he walked into a quiet alley, actually not "unconsciously," this alley was the path he had to take to return to the residence of Cu Taiya....
Suddenly someone blocked his way.
Tu Liong awoke from his reverie.
This person dressed very strangely.
He wore long black garments that enveloped his body; at that time, people wearing black clothes were very rare.
He wore a hood pulled low over his face.
Tu Liong could not see his face clearly.
Tu Liong immediately felt something was amiss.
"Brother, I want to ask something from you," the person said coldly.
"Oh...?" Tu Liong did not expect his opponent to act like that.
He was stunned for a moment: "What do you want to ask for?" "Your right shoulder...." just as the words were half-spoken, the person already shot towards Tu Liong like an arrow released from the bow.
Usually, people wearing long, heavy robes could not move easily.
But this person was the opposite, not only moving very quickly, his agility surprised Tu Liong.
He drew a sword with teeth like a saw taken from a sheath hanging on his back.
The gleam of the sword flashed as it slashed towards Tu Liong's right shoulder.
Tu Liong was skilled in close combat and expert in grappling techniques, naturally adept at fighting bare-handed against someone with a weapon, but facing this strange weapon, he felt a bit hesitant.
Due to his hesitation, Tu Liong lost precious time.
The sword was now on top of his shoulder.
The alley was very narrow, making it difficult to dodge attacks.
Moreover, Tu Liong was still sitting on a horse.
One wrong move, and Tu Liong would be in great danger.
Fortunately, Tu Liong's skill in dodging attacks was not bad.
In such a dangerous situation, he still managed to evade the attack.
Before his shoulder was severed by the toothed sword, he jumped backward from the saddle.
His white horse was startled.
The animal neighed loudly, raising its front legs.
Immediately, the animal charged towards the person holding the toothed sword.
Even though his face was not visible, Tu Liong knew the person holding the toothed sword was not panicked.
Remaining calm, he kicked the wall on his left, using it as a stepping stone to launch upwards.
The horse ran closer.
It turned out the person holding the toothed sword did not have enough jump to avoid the horse's charge.
Once again, he kicked his left foot against the wall on his right.
Now he was high enough above the horse.
The white horse continued to run beneath him, and after reaching the peak of his jump, the person holding the toothed sword began to somersault towards Tu Liong.
Once close, he immediately swung the toothed sword at Tu Liong again.
The slash of his sword looked very strong.
If Tu Liong did not dodge quickly, his head would have surely been split in two.
He immediately twisted his body sideways.
The toothed sword nearly grazed his nose.
Now Tu Liong stood pressed against the wall, the toothed sword not far from his chest.
The person holding the toothed sword immediately spun the sword's handle, so the sharp teeth were aimed at Tu Liong.
The sword was swung at him again.
Tu Liong quickly raised both hands and threw himself aside.
The toothed sword only managed to tear his clothes.
The person holding the toothed sword wasted no time.
He thrust the toothed sword towards Tu Liong's chest again.
These consecutive attacks were very fast.
Tu Liong was shocked.
He was forced to use his palms to stop the thrust of the sword.
Tu Liong was dragged back several steps.
The person holding the toothed sword immediately pressed the sword downwards.
The sword slipped from Tu Liong's palm grip.
Once free, the sword was pulled upwards again.
Reflexively, Tu Liong pulled back his hands.
If Tu Liong's movement was not fast enough, he would have lost both his wrists.
Tu Liong stepped back.
After a moment, he realized that his clothes were already tattered from the consecutive sword attacks.
"Stop!" Tu Liong shouted loudly.
The person surprisingly obeyed and halted the attack.
He asked coldly, "Do you want to beg for mercy?" "I just want to ask your name! I want to ask why you attacked me!" "You can ask Thiat-yan ....
" Before he finished speaking.
Once again, he attacked Tu Long.
Tu Liong became emotional and immediately drew the sword tied to his waist.
The person holding the toothed sword slashed his sword vertically from top to bottom.
Tu Liong also slashed his sword vertically from bottom to top.
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**Glossary of Terms:**
1. **Tu Liong**: Main character, presumably a martial artist.
2. **Pembtmuh beralis putih (White-Browed Assassin)**: An assassin characterized by white eyebrows.
3. **Tong-ceng**: The name of a tea house.
4. **Wie Kie-hong**: A character who is a friend or acquaintance of Tu Liong.
5. **Tu toako**: An honorific term used to address Tu Liong, indicating respect and camaraderie.
6. **Leng Taiya**: A character mentioned as a superior or master figure.
7. **Thiat-yan**: A character who seems to know some crucial information.
8. **Cu Taiya**: Another master figure mentioned in the story.
9. **Souw-hiang**: Likely a surname or part of a name associated with Leng Taiya.
10. **Pedang gigi gergaji (Toothed Sword)**: A unique weapon used by an antagonist.
Note: The original text is in Indonesian, incorporating some Chinese cultural elements and names, which have been preserved in the translation.