Sure, here's the translation of the chapter into English, maintaining the original storytelling style and special terms:
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But my master called him Bu Taiya.
He always spoke very politely.
I have never heard him speak like that." The person holding Tu Liong and Wie Kie-hong was none other than Bu Tiat-cui.
This was truly unexpected.
In search of the truth, Tu Liong asked again.
"Old man! Is what you're saying really the truth?" "Tu Siauya, I have also heard that you both are very famous people in the city of Pakhia.
How would I dare to deceive you?" Especially since you promised to give me foreign money.
How could I dare to make up a story?" "Alright! I will definitely give you a hundred foreign currency." "Tu Siauya! You must remember that you owe me a hundred foreign coins." "That's right.
I will not forget my promise." "I trust you... very well! In that case, we should start another transaction." It turns out this old man has green eyes when discussing making money.
"Eeee...
!" Of course, Tu Liong was very surprised to hear the old man's words.
"What kind of transaction is this?" "The two young masters must be thinking of escaping from this place without causing trouble." Tu Liong and Wie Kie-hong exchanged glances.
"Old man, do you have an idea?" "Of course I do," the old man grinned widely.
His eyes sparkled.
"No need to use weapons, no need to fight with deadly punches or kicks.
I can get the two young masters out of here." "Tell us what you're thinking, old man.
What brilliant idea do you have in mind?" "Tu Siauya! no need to ask! I have prepared everything.
But first, I want to ask... how much are you willing to pay me?" From afar, Wie Kie-hong scratched his head.
Tu Liong, on the other hand, looked excited.
"Alright! Along with the hundred foreign coins I promised earlier, I'll give you a total of five hundred." "Five hundred?" The old man was overjoyed.
At first, he thought he had misheard.
"Five hundred!" Tu Liong said with full force.
The old man grinned widely, showing his teeth that were starting to blacken. "When will you give it to me?" "If the two of us can leave right now, we'll give you your money tomorrow morning." "Alright! then we'll meet at the dining place tomorrow at noon.
Now..." The old man immediately stood up and opened the door "Please...." Tu Liong and Wie Kie-hong stared wide-eyed together.
"Now...?" Wie Kie-hong, who had been silent all this time, reflexively asked, "Just leave like that?" "Correct." Tu Liong was also puzzled.
He joined in asking, "Old man! Didn't you say there are fourteen guards here?" "That's right.
But now, no one can stop you from escaping." "Why?" "Tu Siauya! You must have fallen into a deep sleep earlier.
Is that right?" "Mmm...." "It's because I added a little sleeping powder to your tea." "Sleeping powder?" "Yes, sleeping powder!" the old man grinned mysteriously again, "It's a sly tactic often used by warriors in the martial world.
I actually don't understand this medicine... I have a chronic disease, I have trouble sleeping at night.
A healer gave me this plant powder... it seems like the medicinal plant is called 'goddess sleep grass' or something.
Putting two or three stalks and boiling it with tea, it's really effective... hehehe! now all those people are sound asleep.
Who can block your way?" Wie Kie-hong and Tu Liong exchanged glances again.
Finally, they both walked out.
Tu Liong walked in front, Wie Kie-hong behind.
"Tu Siauya!" the old man reminded for the third time, "don't forget! tomorrow at noon at the 'Cilaisun' dining place.
Five hundred foreign coins." After the two young masters walked out of the room, they saw all the guards sprawled everywhere, fast asleep, and in their hearts, they both thought simultaneously: "The old man wasn't lying after all." They continued walking out of the garden.
They opened the big door and stepped out.
The old man closed the door behind them after bidding farewell.
In the quiet street, Tu Liong and Wie Kie-hong still looked a little confused.
As if everything that just happened was merely a dream.
"Tu toako! the situation changed so drastically.
The change was so sudden." "Mmm...
indeed very sudden.
I suspect that old man is not just any ordinary old man." "I feel the same way.
but I have a way to prove it." "What is your plan to prove it?" "We now go to San-poa alley." "Looking for Bu Tiat-cui?" "Mmm!" Tu Liong paused for a moment, then said again: "I think it's too obvious if we both go there now.
It's like the police chasing a criminal, shouting 'thief' while running.
We better think of another more discreet way." "Do you mean we sneak into his house quietly?" "Correct.
That's why we don't need to go immediately." "Quietly entering his house, I have no objection.
Only we both have to go see Bu Tiat-cui tonight." "Is there a reason?" "Bu Tiat-cui is a fortune teller.
During the day he runs a fortune-telling business.
At night he does other things." "Makes sense.
Let's go."
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The two of them immediately headed to San-poa alley, in front of Bu Tiat-cui's house.
They did not knock on the door.
They only examined the boundary wall of his house.
Not too high...
with their martial arts skills, they could both jump over it easily.
The two young men landed gracefully in the garden.
From inside the side room, voices of people talking could be heard.
"Bu Tiat-cui! you are truly a skilled person! HUH! A fortune teller but has such great power.
Tell me! how can this be?" The person speaking was Cu Siau-thian.
The two of them then crept closer.
The window was tightly closed.
"Cu Taiya !" Bu Tiat-cui's voice was heard answering Cu Siau-thian politely, "you have been asking me for half a day.
I really don't have any power..." "Bu Tiat-cui, if you keep being evasive like this, I will not hesitate with you.
Do you think I came in the middle of the night just to listen to your nonsense?" "Cu Taiya! Please listen to my explanation." "I only want to hear what I want to know.
I don't want to hear your nonsense." "Alright...
alright... alright..." "I will ask one question, you will answer one question.
You know a lot, you also must know that I, Cu Siau-thian, am not easily deceived.
Don't lie in front of me." "Alright... alright... alright..." "First question: Where are you keeping Tu Liong and Wie Kie-hong?" Bu Tiat-cui...
if you don't answer this question honestly, you don't need to answer any other questions because you won't have the chance to answer the others..." After this, the atmosphere became very quiet for a long time.
It seemed Bu Tiat-cui was considering the situation, Cu Siau-thian seemed not to force him to answer immediately.
After a long time, Bu Tiat-cui's voice was heard: "Cu Taiya...
I dare not hide from you.
The two of them are now being held in a house in Sakura alley." "Who ordered you to hold them?" "Leng Souw-hiang" "Liar!" "Cu Taiya! I am not lying to you." "Leng Taiya is already dead." "What" this morning he still sent someone here..." "Sent whom?" "I don't recognize him." "If you don't recognize him, how do you know he was sent by Leng Taiya to inform you?" "I don't want to hide from you.
Between me and Leng Taiya, there is a secret." "HUH! don't pretend.
You already know that Leng Taiya is dead, that's why you're trying to blame him." "Cu Taiya, what I said is the truth." "I will ask again.
how long have you known Leng Taiya?" There was no answer again.
It seemed Bu Tiat-cui was trying to calculate carefully, Wie Kie-hong pulled Tu Liong, seemingly wanting to say something to him, but he was afraid his movements would be noticed by the two people inside.
Tu Liong placed his index finger on his pursed lips.
He signaled for Wie Kie-hong not to speak yet.
"I have known Leng Taiya for ten years." "Considering Leng Taiya's high position, how can he have a relationship with you?" "Actually, I am also a martial artist in the martial world.
I have long helped him manage many things.
I have become one of his trusted subordinates.
I run a fortune-telling business here as a cover.
Secretly, I help him gather information." "Gathering what information?" "When the dynasty was about to collapse, the government was in turmoil.
Leng Taiya was very concerned about the welfare of his people.
He used me to gather information from the people about their opinions on the government.
He censored this news so it wouldn't be heard by King Su-cen." "Do you know what really happened when TiatLiong-san was harmed?" "Cu Taiya! actually, I didn't want to tell anyone about this secret.
But now that Leng Taiya is dead, it seems I don't need to hide it anymore! actually, the news about Tiat Liong-san's movements at that time, I was the one who found out" "HUH! What was Leng Taiya's intention to harm TiatLiong-san?" "For wealth." "Liar! Leng Taiya is very rich."
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Glossary:**
- **Bu Taiya**: A respectful title, possibly indicating a high-ranking person or elder.
- **Tu Siauya**: A term of respect used to address a young master or young noble.
- **Pak Tua**: An informal term for an old man.
- **Cilaisun**: Name of a dining place.
- **Tu Toako**: A respectful term for an elder brother or older male peer.
- **Cu Taiya**: A respectful title similar to Bu Taiya, indicating a high-ranking person or elder.
- **Rumput dewi tidur**: Translates to "goddess sleep grass," a fictional plant used for its sleeping properties.
- **TiatLiong-san**: A name, possibly a person of significance in the story.