**Translation:**
Preventing Thiat-yan from committing a crime, finding out clearly what Thiat-yan is looking for.
He was even willing to help himself.
But now the situation has changed like this.
Even the relationship of gratitude has changed to this extent, and everything feels increasingly complicated.
Where should he actually go? Tu Liong felt hesitant.
He only knew that he was treading on a very dangerous path.
No one wants to tread on a dangerous path.
Yet he decided to keep walking there.
He wasn't afraid; he just felt lonely.
The only person he could trust was Wie Kie-hong.
However, he didn't want to drag Wie Kie-hong to walk with him on this perilous path.
Tu Liong looked again at a face he knew very well.
Boh Tan-ping.
From the look in his opponent's eyes, it was clear Boh Tan-ping had been watching him for a long time.
He intended to avoid him.
But Boh Tan-ping approached him instead.
"Brother Tu, I want to apologize for what I did yesterday." It turned out Boh Tan-ping's attitude was completely different now.
"Is the wound not severe?" "What are you planning?" Tu Liong's response was very straightforward.
"Brother Tu, I just want to show my sincerity in apologizing, nothing else."
"If so, why did you...?"
"Yesterday, because you were Cu Siau-thian's subordinate, I considered you his henchman. After hearing that you had severed ties with Cu Siau-thian because you had made up your mind and made him angry..."
Tu Liong was very surprised.
How could this news spread so quickly? Didn't Boh Tan-ping have a close relationship with Cu Siau-thian? Why was he showing such an attitude now? If compared to Boh Tan-ping, of course, Hiong-ki was more trustworthy, thus Boh Tan-ping's words were insincere. What tactic was he working on?
"Brother Tu, we need to talk."
"What else can be discussed?" Tu Liong's reply still sounded cold.
"Brother Tu, don't get emotional yet," all Boh Tan-ping's words sounded gentle, "I am being honest with you, a great disaster is before us. Only you can resolve it."
"You overestimate me."
"I'm telling the truth. But the decision is in Leng Taiya's hands. The person by Leng Taiya's side is Wie Kie-hong. The person by Wie Kie-hong's side is you."
Silently, Tu Liong's heart was moved. But he did not show it. He only shook his head and said, "I don't understand what you mean."
"If you don't understand, I'll explain in more detail. When Tiat Liong-san came to the city, he brought a yellow leather case. Inside that case is something very important. When Tiat Liong-san was captured by government agents, that leather case was stored in the storage of convicted belongings. But not long after, Leng Taiya sent someone to take it. We have investigated it."
"Evidence?"
"If we had evidence, would Leng Taiya not admit it?"
"I don't believe it."
"I don't believe it either. Before coming to Pakhia, Thiat-yan and I always thought this case fell into Cu Taiya's hands. That's why we were mistaken... Brother Tu, this item is very valuable. Based on our estimates, at that time Leng Taiya had brought it to Hui Taiya to ask for its price estimation. Hui Ci-hong knew about this; that's why he was killed."
"So according to your words, the person who killed Hui Taiya is Leng Taiya."
"It seems there's no mistake."
"No reason."
"Killed to silence... isn't that reason enough?"
"Leng Taiya suffered severe injuries. He lost his hand. How could he go killing others?"
"He doesn't need to do it himself."
"Then who helped kill Hui Taiya?"
"Doesn't Leng Taiya have a very loyal follower?"
"Wie Kie-hong?"
"Not Wie Kie-hong, but his father, Wie Ceng."
Tu Liong was shocked, remaining silent for a long time.
Boh Tan-ping continued his words, "Perhaps Leng Taiya had long anticipated today's situation, so he arranged a strategy. Actually, Wie Ceng never went on a mission, nor is he dead. Secretly he kills for Leng Taiya."
Boh Tan-ping's words were very contrary to the conclusions made by Thiat-yan. This proves that even though they are connected, their stances are vastly different. Therefore, Tu Liong once again raised his assessment of Hiong-ki.
"Do you believe it?"
"Half believe, half don't."
"I'm already very satisfied. The other person doesn't believe my words at all."
"Who?"
"Thiat-yan."
"Oh,?" didn't he believe your words?"
"He thinks the case is in Cu Siau-thian's hands. He's really impatient. He plans to use force directly; isn't this dangerous?"
"You sound like you're defending Cu Taiya."
"No. I'm actually considering Thiat-yan's well-being. I don't want him to wrongly kill someone and bear a heavy consequence."
Tu Liong remained silent. After a while, he finally said, "I will definitely investigate this matter. How about we meet again later?"
"Sure. Tonight at the big field in the back before dawn."
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**Resolution**
In a restaurant on the west side of the city, Tu Liong met Miss Thiat-yan. According to Hiong-ki, this meeting was not known by Boh Tan-ping. Tu Liong came there with Hiong-ki, but Hiong-ki did not join the meal. He sat outside the dining room to keep watch and observe the situation, while also enjoying the natural scenery.
At that time, the sky was clear, a light blue with only a few white clouds visible.
"We should have met and talked casually like this from the start," was the opening sentence spoken by Miss Thiat-yan.
"True," before coming here, Tu Liong had drafted notes on what he wanted to discuss, so he responded very calmly.
"But first we must both prepare to speak honestly."
"I always intended to be honest, how about you?" Thiat-yan still appeared relaxed.
"Of course I will be honest with you," replied Tu Liong, trying to stay relaxed.
After that, Tu Liong immediately asked, "You came here and hurt many people. What was your purpose in doing that?"
"All the people I hurt were those who became the henchmen of the mastermind who harmed my father. I only injured small parts of their bodies; it was actually very kind."
"Miss Thiat-yan, I'm interested in the word you just used, 'henchmen'... then who do you think is the real perpetrator of the crime?"
Thiat-yan answered each word clearly: "Cu Siau-thian."
Tu Liong continued to press her. "Do you have evidence?"
"I actually do, but right now it's hard to show."
"Then why don't you directly punish the criminal?"
"The time isn't right yet."
"What are you waiting for?"
"Waiting until my father's leather case is found."
"I heard rumors. According to gossip, when your father was harmed, the leather case was already confiscated in the storage of seized goods. After that, Leng Souw-hiang sent someone to take it."
"This is indeed the reality; only later did I find out that this case fell into Cu Siau-thian's hands. Leng Souw-hiang always respects Cu Siau-thian, so he didn't dare leak this secret."
"Why don't you go after Cu Siau-thian?"
"Because you're always by his side."
"You overestimate me. Are you afraid of someone as insignificant as me?"
"Of course, I'm not afraid of you. But I don't want to hurt someone unconnected to this issue. I've warned Wie Kie-hong about similar things, and now I want to give you the same warning. Don't block me, or else..."
"I didn't come here to listen to your warning. I came here because I want to understand the real situation. You said earlier that this case is in Cu Siau-thian's hands. I want to see what evidence supports your claim."
"Sooner or later, I will definitely show it to you."
Tu Liong then raised a new topic. "Does Boh Tan-ping know you came here?"
"He doesn't know. Didn't Hiong-ki already tell you earlier?"
"Actually, before I came here, I met Boh Tan-ping."
"Oh...?" Miss Thiat-yan was surprised, "Did you invite him to meet?"
"No. He suddenly came looking for me."
"What did you talk about?"
"We talked about the issue of Wie Kie-hong's father. According to what you told Wie Kie-hong, his father is still alive. It's just that now he's under the oppression of Cu Siau-thian."
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**
Glossary of Terms:**
1. **Thiat-yan** - A character in the story, likely a martial artist with a mission.
2. **Tu Liong** - The protagonist of the chapter, torn between loyalties and seeking truth.
3. **Wie Kie-hong** - A trusted friend of Tu Liong.
4. **Boh Tan-ping** - An acquaintance of Tu Liong, whose true intentions are unclear.
5. **Cu Siau-thian** - A character possibly involved in criminal activities.
6. **Leng Taiya** - A figure of authority, possibly with hidden motives.
7. **Wie Ceng** - Father of Wie Kie-hong, rumored to be alive and involved in a conspiracy.
8. **Hiong-ki** - Another character who seems trustworthy to Tu Liong.
9. **Leng Souw-hiang** - A character associated with authority, possibly a figurehead involved in the theft of the leather case.
10. **Tiat Liong-san** - A character who was harmed, leaving behind a significant leather case.
11. **Hui Taiya** - A character who was murdered, possibly related to the case.