This is merely a fondness that exists in my heart.
"Hiong-ki, do you know what the consequences will be if you have lied to me?" "I might not die." "Perhaps now, I don't have the capability for that." "If someone truly wants another person dead, they will surely find a way to achieve their desire." "Hiong-ki... remember... it was you who uttered those words." Hiong-ki could only nod his head.
There was no need for him to say anything more.
Tu Liong was almost ready to leave, but he asked again: "When will we meet again?" "If we have to meet again." These words sounded like nonsense, spoken carelessly.
But in truth, they held a very deep meaning.
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Tu Liong returned to the Cu residence.
Upon his arrival, he immediately sought out Cu Siau-thian.
The wound on his right shoulder was clearly visible, impossible to easily hide from the gaze of others.
Cu Siau-thian's behavior made Tu Liong doubt everything that Hiong-ki had told him.
He helped Tu Liong cleanse the wound, treating it and bandaging it with his own hands.
After everything was done, he only asked one question: "Whose doing?" "Boh Tan-ping," Tu Liong deliberately said in a flat tone.
"Boh Tan-ping?" "Just a lowly soldier." "If you say this, you have made a mistake.
At that time, he was the number one loyal guard serving Tiat Liong-san.
He is not someone who deserves to be called a small soldier." "Then I have underestimated him too much." "Because you underestimated him, that's why you got this wound... why did you fight with him?" "Actually, it was all my fault," Tu Liong once again deliberately covered up the true events, "I was the one who attacked him first." Tu Liong was conducting an experiment.
If Boh Tan-ping always reported incidents to Cu Siau-thian, he should have known the real events quickly.
Thus, Cu Siau-thian did not need to ask too far because it was not of much use.
"Aih!" Cu Siau-thian only let out a long sigh, "If we say it again, it sounds very embarrassing.
Actually, Boh Tan-ping was once my sworn brother...." Tu Liong was secretly shocked.
This should be a very big secret! Why did Cu Siau-thian reveal it to him? "It's all because at that time, my emotions were uncontrollable.
I was still very young.
I didn't know how to deal with others.
I then made him angry and he immediately left, after which he became a henchman of Tiat Liong-san." "After that, did the two of you never have any contact again?" "Before Tiat Liong-san died, our relationship was fine.
Although not close, we were still in contact.
But after Tiat Liong-san met his demise, we never exchanged news again.
He must hate me a lot." "Now he is with Thiat-yan.
He will surely defend him." "It feels like that.
Do you need to say it again?" Cu Siau-thian regretted Tu Liong's intention to pursue this matter.
Tu Liong thought for a moment about telling Cu Siau-thian about all that he had learned earlier.
But remembering Hiong-ki's warning, he restrained his intention.
"The wound you suffered cannot be considered a light wound.
Why did you still go to the wine shop and drink wine there? You really don't know how to take care of your body." "I heard wine can heal wounds." "Who told you that wine can heal wounds?" "Many people say so..." Tu Liong mumbled carelessly to himself.
"Those words are words without a basis..." Cu Siau-thian's words were full of meaning.
"After this incident, you better listen to words that have been truly proven.
You should not carelessly believe other people's words." "Alright," Tu Liong replied very cautiously.
It seemed the secret kept in his heart had been known by Cu Siau-thian with just one glance.
"Now go and rest.
I will send someone to buy medicine for you.
This matter should be forgotten." "Cu Taiya, I have a question I don't dare to ask." "Oh...?" "Is Thiat-yan really not afraid to harm you?" "What do you mean by your words?" "I'm just saying, someone like Leng Taiya is a learned person, yet Thiat-yan hurt him easily.
Cu Taiya knows martial arts, can he still hurt Cu Taiya? Even if he achieves what he wants, he will surely fear the retribution! How could Cu Taiya not have any brothers or friends to avenge him?" Cu Siau-thian only frowned silently, not saying anything.
"I think like this, have I made a mistake?" "Now the issue isn't whether Thiat-yan dares to hurt me or not.
The issue is whether he has the capability to hurt me." "Oh...?" Tu Liong did not dare to carelessly continue his words.
Suddenly, Cu Siau-thian sat up straight and lifted his head.
His eyes looked very sharp.
He gazed deeply at Tu Liong.
"You must have met Miss Thiat-yan.
Is that right?" "Yes," Tu Liong did not dare to deny it.
"Why didn't you tell me earlier?" "I met the enemy to negotiate.
I didn't go to the enemy to spar.
I was afraid you would scold me." "Negotiate? What did you discuss with her?" "I asked her to leave the city immediately." "The result?" "The result is this wound on my shoulder." "Thiat-yan did not make a move?" "No." "We must suspect everyone in the world, but we must not suspect ourselves... regarding all the problems happening in the world, we must be suspicious, but not of what we have seen with our own eyes.
Tu Liong! I can only tell you this." Tu Liong remained silent.
It seemed Cu Siau-thian already knew everything.
Only he did not say much about what he knew.
Tu Liong could not stand being in that room even for one more minute.
He immediately went out and headed to his room, now wanting to calm his heart and emotions to think.
Is Cu Siau-thian truly a cunning villain? Can Hiong-ki's words be trusted? Why does he not trust Cu Siau-thian, who has taken care of him since childhood? Is it all worth it just because of a letter? If someone intends to imitate someone else's writing style, they can surely do it!!! The more he thought about it, the more questions arose.
The longer he thought, the more unsettled Tu Liong felt...
Suddenly, a big question mark appeared in his head...
This big question mark struck like lightning.
So much so that Tu Liong, who was lying down resting, suddenly jumped off the bed.
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Surprised The night was very late.
Leng Souw-hiang woke up from his sleep after resting all day.
He had plenty of wealth and power.
Although he still found it difficult to bear the pain, compared to ordinary people who have no wealth or power, he was still considered far more fortunate.
The famous doctor, renowned medicinal concoctions, had reduced his suffering to the lowest level.
As soon as his eyes opened, chicken soup mixed with ginseng was fed spoon by spoon into his mouth.
The person caring for him was, of course, his trusted life partner.
After drinking half a large bowl of chicken soup, Leng Souw-hiang's strength was restored.
The first thing he asked about was Wie Kie-hong.
"That boy is really loyal and obedient.
After dinner, he only slept a little and until now he is still patrolling back and forth." "Please call him," Leng Souw-hiang instructed, "you go rest! I want to talk with Wie Kie-hong.
When I speak with him, no one is allowed to enter." Madam Leng understood her husband's character very well, so she immediately nodded.
Not a word was uttered.
In no time, Wie Kie-hong entered his room.
Leng Souw-hiang ordered the entrance door to be tightly closed, then ordered him to come closer.
He then asked Wie Kie-hong to sit by his bedside.
"The night is very late.
I hear you are still patrolling outside." "Because it is late, I have to ensure the guard is still tight." "Do you think Thiat-yan will come here looking for me again?" "His action of injuring others is just a small part of his plan.
Before the item owned by Tiat Liong-san is found, he will surely make a thousand plans to pursue information."
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Glossary:**
1. **Hiong-ki** - A character in the story, possibly involved in some deceit.
2. **Tu Liong** - The protagonist in the chapter, dealing with conflict and introspection.
3. **Cu Siau-thian** - A character who appears to be a caretaker or mentor to Tu Liong.
4. **Boh Tan-ping** - A character referred to as a soldier, but revealed to have a more significant role.
5. **Tiat Liong-san** - A figure of authority, possibly deceased, previously associated with Boh Tan-ping.
6. **Thiat-yan** - A character who seems to be an antagonist or someone involved in a plot.
7. **Leng Souw-hiang** - A character of wealth and influence, recovering from an injury.
8. **Wie Kie-hong** - A loyal character serving Leng Souw-hiang.
9. **Cu Taiya** - A title or term of respect for Cu Siau-thian.