Death Flute
News About Bukit Merak

The events of Cheng Sam's betrayal of the Thousand Faces God had spread everywhere. All the white warriors condemned the act. Cheng Sam was a member of the Thousand Faces God who had served on Merak Hill for over twenty years. He had become a confidant of the Thousand Faces God. But apparently, behind his obedience and devotion all this time hidden a rotten plan.

Pendekar Sung sent word to every corner of the martial world and asked for help from all silat colleges to find out the whereabouts of Cheng Sam. Even if necessary, catch him and take him to Bukit Merak.

This news also reached the Butterfly Party.

“Too!” chairman Wu's growling fiercely. “This must not be allowed! We have to help the Chief of the Press find that bastard!”

Wie Yun Cun—the second counsel of Chairman Wu—approached and asked, “Chairman, is it wise that we interfere? I mean, this is a problem within Bukit Merak itself. Is it appropriate for us as outsiders to mix it up?”

Chairman Wu was stunned, then shook his head. “Entah—“

Sam Hui—first counsel—interview, “If the problem is about violations and so on, of course we are not entitled. However, even the Chief of the Army himself asked for help to arrest Cheng Sam. Of course, this has become a matter of the World. We are obliged to help him. We choose not to interfere in the affairs of the outside world. But as a member of the Persilatan World community who was asked for help, it is only natural that we help him.”

A smile rose on Chairman Wu's face. “Betul! Absolutely right!”

Wie Yun Cun threw a sharp glance at Sam Hui, yet he did not say anything more.

Chairman Wu shook his head. He felt hostility between his advisers, but as long as it was not done blatantly it was certainly no big deal for him.

“Quick send people to investigate Cheng Sam's whereabouts!” chief Wu's orders.

“How to?” wie Yun Cun asked. “None of us knows what Cheng Sam looks like.”

“We better send people to Bukit Merak to ask for Cheng Sam's characteristics. That way, it will be easier to know the existence of Cheng Sam,” proposed Sam Hui.

“You're right, Sam Hui.” Chairman Wu nodded. “Go and prepare some people to go to Bukit Merak. In the meantime, we're setting up some spies to find out.”

“Don't forget, Chief. We should also investigate our area. It is not impossible that Cheng Sam quietly slipped in our area without being discovered,” Sam Hui said calmly.

“Cannot be!” sergeant Wie Yun Cun. “My men are responsible for securing the Butterfly Party. We must have known if there was an intruder!”

“Don't we not know how Cheng Sam looks?” tangkis Sam Hui.

Wie Yun Cun tightened his molars. He was very upset because it seems Sam Hui always knew how to make it look insignificant in the eyes of the chairman. Unfortunately the chairman always believed Sam Hui's words.

“Already. The proposal is not ugly. Just do what you need to do, Sam Hui!” chief Wu's orders.

“Good.” Sam Hui saluted before leaving the room.

Wie Yun Cun exhaled.

Chief Wu looked over. “What's up, Yun Cun?”

In shock, Wie Yun Cun turned his head. “It's okay, Chief. Only...”

“What's all?”

“This event shows how dangerous it is to trust someone. The proof Cheng Sam who has been so long serving and praised his loyalty can betray his employer,” said Wie Yun Cun meaningfully.

Chairman Wu's forehead wrinkled. “You have a specific meaning?”

“Sure the Chairman already knows what I mean.”

Chairman Wu's forehead creased deeper and deeper.

***

“Bukit Peacock got calamity?” sen Khang.

He and Ouwyang Ping were talking to Kui Fang in the park when Sam Hui rushed past them and called over to the passing men to give orders. At first Sen Khang did not pay much attention to the order. But hearing the Bukit Merak mentioned, he became vigilant.

Sam Hui turned and approached. “True, Brother Luo. Reportedly Mr. Chang was injured by poison and their possessions were plundered all out.”

Sen Khang and Ouwyang Ping looked in shock.

Kui Fang frowned. “Do you know who did it, Uncle?”

“Cheng Sam Sure!” rutuk Sen Khang's.

Sam Hui was surprised. “Indeed it was the guy!” yells. “Brother Luo knows him?”

Sen Khang growled. “Not only know. We have fought with him in the past!”

“So you guys are hostile. Surely you've faced him and know what he looks like!” Sam Hui said happily.

“Of course. Why indeed?”

“Pendekar Sung sent word to all the warriors in Persilatan World and asked us to find Cheng Sam's whereabouts. The problem is we don't know him and don't know what that guy looks like. If you can paint a picture of it, it will be very helpful,” explained Sam Hui.

Sen Khang nodded.

“Cheng Sam is medium-bodied, not too tall. Her body is a little thick. He has a grey beard but no mustache. His nose is slightly crooked and his eyes are narrow. I think his eyes are a little bit sneaky. One of the characteristics that I still remember until now is the presence of a black mark near his ear.” Sen Khang tried to remember.

Sam Hui recalled this information happily. “You were very helpful. I'm going first. Excuse me, Miss-mrs.” He also left in a hurry.

Ouwyang Ping. “Her cup Fei Yu is in trouble.”

“True. He definitely needs our help,” Sen Khang nods.

“Who Fei Yu?” ask Kui Fang. He did not know about Bukit Merak and various problems of the World of Persilatan generally because his life was very sheltered.

“Chang Fei Yu is the son of the owner of Peacock Hill. He's our friend,” replied Sen Khang. “And he's in trouble at the moment.”

“We better go there and find out what we can do, Brother,” suggested Ouwyang Ping while standing.

Sen Khang nodded. “Yes. You're right, Ping-er.”

Kui Fang stood up. “Can I come with you to Bukit Merak?”

Sen Khang and Ouwyang Ping. Then Sen Khang looked at the girl. “We dare not invite you, Kui Fang. Your father won't allow.”

“I will ask permission from my father,” said Kui Fang calmly.

Sen Khang and Ouwyang Ping could not say anything as the girl was kind and went to face her father.

Of course as Sen Khang had guessed, Chairman Wu did not allow his daughter to leave the party. But Kui Fang argued calmly and turned his father's every word in a soft but persuading voice.

“Dad, I'm an adult and want to find an experience in the outside world. How can I know all sorts of things if I keep locked up in this place?” the Kui Fang .

“The outside world is not as pleasant a place as your mind!” exclaims Chief Wu.

“Listen to your father's words, Kui Fang!” scold his mother.

“Dad,” smile Kui Fang softly. “I want to go not just to find an experience. I want to come as father's daughter and give my sympathy to Mr. Chang. He is suffering and it would be nice if we as fellow members of the martial world give our attention. And he will feel more appreciated if the one who comes is a member of our own family and not just a messenger.”

Chief Wu was stunned.

“It will make our party even more fragrant in the eyes of the outside world, right?”

Kui Fang's words made sense. Chairman Wu looked at his wife who was shaking anxiously. But he finally nodded as well.

“Alright, you kuizinkan,” Chairman Wu said.

Kui Fang's smile expanded widely.

“But you have to promise one thing,” press Chairman Wu.

“What is it, Dad?”

“Dad knows very well that you don't just want to go to Bukit Merak. You also want to travel to expand the experience. That's also allowed. But promise me that you won't be gone too long and make us all worry about you!”

Kui Fang's face was beaming. “Daddy is always understanding. Thank you, Dad!”