**Chapter Translation**
"Tell me! Where is my father?" "I don't know," Cu Siau-thian insisted angrily.
"Don't think I won't take action. I can really kill you," Wie Kie-hong raised the knife in his hand, seemingly ready to kill him.
"Stop!" Suddenly, Tu Liong appeared. "Tu Toako!" "Wie Kie-hong, you cannot be disrespectful to Cu Taiya like that." "Tu Toako, you don't understand...." "Quickly release Cu Taiya." "If I release him, no grave will accept my body." "Calm down, I guarantee your safety." Wie Kie-hong then released Cu Siau-thian; in front of Tu Liong, he did not dare to continue his actions.
Cu Siau-thian turned around and slowly stood up. Still angry, he said, "Tu Liong, educate this child who knows no manners." Tu Liong replied coldly, "Cu Taiya, you must have heard my words earlier. I want to guarantee his safety... Wie Kie-hong, quickly go." "Tu toako, my purpose coming here is not to...." "I don't care what your purpose is. Now you must go. The quicker, the better. Don't make trouble for yourself, and don't make it difficult for me. Someday, you and I will have another chance." Wie Kie-hong was very clever, how could he not understand what Tu Liong was implying? Tu Liong was in a difficult situation, owing favors and maintaining friendships.... Thinking this far, he left without looking back.
Now Cu Siau-thian calmed down a bit and spoke softly, "Tu Liong, I know you and Wie Kie-hong have a very close friendship, but I don't know if in your heart you respect me." "I was raised by you, of course, I respect you." "Tu Liong, I don't want to make you feel awkward. I also don't want to blame Wie Kie-hong. Actually, Wie Kie-hong has a good heart, but someone is steering him from behind. Tu Liong, can you help me find out who has been inciting him all this time?" "I'm afraid I cannot interfere in this matter." "Oh... why not?" "Previously, I wanted to solve this mystery. Now, I'm afraid. The more I guess, the farther I get, and I feel that the answer to this mystery is terrifying." "It seems you have another meaning in your words." "Everyone has a secret they don't want to share with others, why should I pry into others' secrets?" "You need to speak more clearly. If you feel you have a secret you can't share with others, you should tell me immediately." "If you permit, I would like to ask you a series of questions." "Ask away." "Why did Hui Taiya commit suicide?" "How would I know?" "Do you not suspect Hui Taiya's death at all?" "Don't beat around the bush. You better tell me directly." "Hui Taiya was murdered." "Do you think I killed him?" "I don't dare say that. Now I want to ask you something else. At that time, when Tiat Liong-san was in trouble, did you give a secret letter to everyone?" "That's correct." "What was its purpose?" "There was no purpose at all. I just wanted to calm everyone down. At that time, I was just joking." "Do you still remember what you wrote in those letters?" "I have forgotten." "The letter received by Hui Taiya only contained these words: 'Hurry and die! to avoid troubling your friends.'" "Oh?" Cu Siau-thian looked very surprised. "And Hui Ci-hong took it seriously?" "No. He didn't want to die, moreover, he had discussed this with others. The result was still that he died." "So you conclude that I killed him?" "No. I have another conclusion." "Tell me." "Hui Taiya's eyes were blind, and his pain must have been unbearable. It's impossible for him to easily find the tools to hang himself." Cu Siau-thian took a deep breath but said nothing.
"I don't want to hide this from you. All of this was informed to me by Wie Kie-hong. He has spent a lot of time and effort investigating many things. Cu Taiya, this makes me feel awkward." Cu Siau-thian rested his face in his hands and asked, "What makes you feel awkward?" "Many situations and conditions weigh heavily on you. On one hand, I strive to investigate the truth, on the other hand, I remember your kindness in raising me. How can I not feel awkward?" "HUH!" Cu Siau-thian let out a cold laugh. "Whatever you said earlier, in conclusion, you suspect that I killed Hui Taiya, don't you?" "No, I don't dare confirm that." "At least you suspect me, right?" Tu Liong clenched his jaw tightly. It seemed he didn't want to say what he was thinking, but eventually, the words slipped from his mouth. "Correct. I do suspect." SLAP! Suddenly, Cu Siau-thian slapped Tu Liong hard. He was very emotional, angrily shouting, "Quickly go far away from here. You don't need to think about repaying my kindness anymore. Go...!!!! Go...!!!! Go...!!!!" These words sounded like thunder in Tu Long's ears, making him dizzy hearing it.
"GO...!!!!" Cu Siau-thian's anger didn't diminish even after shouting. Now he looked even more emotional. "GO...!!!! GO...!!!! GOOOOOOOO...!!!! Do you hear my words?" At the corner of his lips, Tu Liong bled, his heart was also bleeding, but he maintained his composure. He then knelt, bowing his head until it touched the ground, this etiquette showing that his bond of gratitude with Cu Siau-thian was now broken. After that, he stood up and left.
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Tu Liong not only walked out of Cu Siau-thian's bedroom but also continued out of Cu Taiya's residence. He continued stepping towards an uncertain future....
The streets were bustling with people passing by. The atmosphere was noisy and the day was very hot, yet Tu Liong's heart felt cold. But when Hiong-ki appeared before him, suddenly his eyes brightened.
Hiong-ki's appearance was always sudden and timely. "Tu Liong!" Hiong-ki asked in surprise, "What happened to you?" "I just had a fight with someone," Tu Liong hadn't wiped the blood flowing from the corner of his lips. "With whom?" "With someone not worth mentioning," he seemed unwilling to discuss the incident that just happened to him. "Hiong heng, I want to trouble you with a request." "Don't hesitate, speak up." "Help me find Boh Tan-ping." "He lives with Thiat-yan in the San-poa alley." "I know. But I don't want to meet him there. Can you find a way to get him to leave his residence to meet me?" "Pulling him out seems impossible. But I'm very curious, what is your intention in calling him out?" "I want to talk to him." "Just talk?" "Of course, if it comes to fighting him, I'm not his match, and it's not the right time for revenge. I still have questions for him, I want to get the answers directly from his mouth." "HUH!" Then Hiong-ki laughed coldly, "Isn't this an impossible thing?" "Hiong heng, even if he lies, I don't care." "If he lies, what's the benefit for you in asking him?" "At least I can prove someone else's words." At first, Hiong-ki was stunned, then he laughed again. Although this incident was very brief, the changes were very complex. He then said as if casually asking, "Turns out you're suspecting my words." "Sorry. I cannot just listen to one side." "Your words aren't wrong, listening to only one side's explanation can lead to misunderstanding. It's very dangerous. But if you want to verify it, you better not meet Boh Tan-ping." "Then who should I look for?" Hiong-ki said word by word, "Look for Thiat-yan." "Wie Kie-hong is looking for him. He received shocking news. Maybe the news he heard is a very pleasant lie. If you're a good person, I want to borrow something from you." "Speak up! As long as I have it." "I want to borrow the letter you showed me before." "Letter?" "Correct. The letter written by Cu Siau-thian for Boh Tan-ping," in an instant, Hiong-ki's surprise subsided. He asked kindly, "Why do you want to borrow that letter?" "To be evidence in interrogating someone." "Interrogate whom?" "Interrogate the person involved at that time." "Do you know why at that time I only showed you the letter briefly and then kept it back?" "Because I was afraid you would get into trouble." "Get into trouble?" "I don't understand what you mean." "No matter if it's Cu Siau-thian or Boh Tan-ping, you're not their match." Tu Liong became somber. He then said, "Your words need to be corrected. This world is not a world where all matters can be resolved only by human strength. There is still the law of the land, the rules of heaven, and ethics between people." "Listen to my words. Look for Thiat-yan and talk to her." "Thiat-yan and Boh Tan-ping are often together. If my movements are seen by him, he can still take firm action against me." Hiong-ki thought for a moment, then said, "After Wie Kie-hong talks with Thiat-yan, will he ask your opinion?" "Certainly." "In that case, he must have told you one thing. Boh Tan-ping and Cu Siau-thian have maintained their relationship for many years. Actually, Thiat-yan also understands this, so as long as it's not arranged improperly, your meeting with Miss Thiat-yan, Boh Tan-ping will surely know." "In that case, I want to ask Hiong heng to arrange it." Hiong-ki agreed, then asked Tu Liong to go to a one-story restaurant on the west side to wait. This proves one thing, Hiong-ki can secretly contact Miss Thiat-yan. But what's the use of this information? From the start, Tu Liong was always filled with confidence because of two objectives.
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Glossary of Terms:**
- **Cu Taiya**: A respectful title for someone of the Cu family.
- **Tu Toako**: An affectionate or respectful term for an elder or senior, often used among martial arts practitioners.
- **Hiong heng**: A term of respect for a male peer or older brother in a martial arts context.
- **Boh Tan-ping**: A character in the novel, possibly a martial artist.
- **Thiat-yan**: Another character, likely associated with Boh Tan-ping.
- **Hui Taiya**: Another character referred to with a respectful title, possibly deceased in the narrative.
This translation aims to preserve the original storytelling style and cultural nuances of the martial arts novel.