Dragon and Phoenix
Chapter 11: The Arrival

“Kim-ko, let's go to the area near the waterfall. There are many land, not rocky like here,” invite Cio San.

The snake also obeyed. The road is very slow because it is still weak. With the body that is not protected by the skin, of course, it is very painful if you have to go down the rocks. Cio San who understood the snake's condition, then said, “You just wait here, Kim-ko. Let me go there dig a hole.”

Just as Cio San was about to step up, there was the sound of a very, very loud explosion.

Bllllaaaaaaa..................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The whole cave is collapsing. Broken ceilings fell, the walls of the cave were destroyed. The flood then broke through the walls. To his surprise, Cio San banished all the rocks that were pointing towards him and the snake.

The atmosphere inside the tunnel became bright. The sudden influx of light into the cave, instantly hurt Cio San's eyes. After many years of living in the darkness, with such a small light, his eyes were now unable to withstand such a bright light.

one of those groups.

Cio San remembered that he had become a pursuit of Bu Tong-pay's people. Therefore he replied, “I don't know what my name is, but I've lived in that cave for a long time since I was a child. And this snake is my best friend.” Cio San deliberately said that the snake was his best friend because he had heard them mention about Kim Liong Ong (Golden Dragon King). Surely what they mean is that Kim-ko.

“You don't know who we are?” asked one, but soon he realized that the person being asked had lived for a long time in the cave. I don't know the situation of the outside world. Soon he connected again, “We are Tionggoan Ngo Koay (Five Weird People Tionggoan),”he replied proudly.

He was happy because the knowledge he trained in the cave turned out to be great as well. He then said, “Tokakkan I let you disturb my best friend even though the tip of the nail just”, he said straightforwardly.

The attacker is not a weak person. It is very strong, and its silat belongs to the upper class. It's just that when attacking Cio San, he used ¼ power because he wanted to quickly kill Cio San. With his knowledge, Cio San can reverse the power of the attacker to himself.

The four people who were gnawing at Cio San grew increasingly wide in their eyes. “How is it possible.??!”, exclaim them.

Finally out of desperation, they agreed to use their ultimate move, ‘Move Mount Together’. This move is very terrible if done by the five of them. Although now four, because one of its members hurt Cio San, the science is still terrible as well.

Cio San with his science creations in the cave, received the combined attack with confidence. He faced it like facing a flood attack while in the cave. When the attack arrived, his body twisted. When the round returned to its original position, his hand had welcomed the eight palms.

Cio San's silat science is already very great. But his experience in the fight was still very little. Because of this lack of experience, Cio San becomes less calculated and less aware.

His body held several spears, and he vomited blood. Because even though his body has the power of the results of training and the efficacy of the Sin Hong mushroom, it actually hit him back because of miscalculation. He sprawled, from his mouth came fresh blood.

Although now his body is not able to be moved at all, Cio San is trying hard ‘ten’ the energy that is now in his body. Luckily Cio San he once studied Thay Kek Kun. It is this science that also protects itself from the devastating power attack earlier. But because Cio San combined it with the Tionggoan Ngo Koay silat, then Thay Kek Kun became impure and dirty. Moreover, the science of the Fifth Strange Man is the science of black silat. Thay Kek Kun became dysfunctional as it should. Even though the concentration of his mind was scant, the Thay Kek Kun he had learned should automatically be able to protect the body and dispel the energy of the attack. Cio San with his intelligence finally understood this point.

In that critical state, his mind and intelligence were not lost. He then exerted his remaining strength to regulate the blood and airway. This he did while lying down, because indeed he was unable to move at all.

The sound of one of them chiming in,

“Oh, so that's why you told us to be patient catching him, Yap-heng? Until he changed skin?”

“Absolutely. If he changed his skin, his whole body became weak and unprotected. That's why I told you to wait all these years. Because this snake only changes its skin once every five years every autumn. He was always looking for a cold place, because when he changed his skin, his body would become very hot. He can die if he changes skin when exposed to sunlight,” replied the she Yap person.

Hearing that, Cio San became understanding. It turned out that the snake went into the cave tunnel to find a safe place to live. Also as a preparation to replace the skin. Because when changing the skin, it is in a state so weak that it cannot protect itself. “Truly pity you, Kim-ko..” Cio San could only cry.

I don't know how many hours the six people ate and chatted there. Finally, after being satisfied with what they were looking for, they left. The fate of Cio San was already they did not care, because it was considered dead. They did not even check it out, having been encouraged to immediately enjoy and feel

the serpent's.

Cio San was still unable to move his body. He finally fell asleep there, until the next morning, until the sun was high. When he woke up, the pain in his eyes had lessened. Slowly, he tried to open his eyes. Ah, it turns out it's still a bit glare and sore. But he was very happy, at least now he can see, although still limited.

He tried to move his body. It's starting to! But it still hurts. His internal wounds have not healed. Slowly he got up. Walking with a giant toward the location of his best friend's snake earlier.

How sad when he saw what was left was only the bones of the snake. Cio San fell to his knees sobbing. His heart was sad to see this reality. He sat long, staring at the bones. The fishy smell around him was already indifferent to it.

The area that used to be a tunnel in the bowels of the earth, now no longer exists. Incarnate a field area that is fed by a small river. Cio San then tried to bury the bones. He dug a hole and collected the bones.

It was due to the condition of his body that was very weak, and unable to exert energy in. When he was about to put the bone into the hole, he found a piece of snake skin that did not appear to be carried away by Tionggoan Ngo Koay.

How shocked Cio San when he heard the sound of the rattling snake along with a gust of wind. Cio San was stunned and saw that the voice came out from the rattling of the snake's tail. Get near him by the tail and see him. “Is it still moving??? It is impossible if it is still alive..” thought Cio San in heart.

He noticed for a long time. Finally Cio San knows. It turned out that the rattling sound was born from a gust of wind that passed through the cavities of the snake's tail.

“Thank you, Kim-ko Cio San considers the rattling sound as a form of permission given by the snake to bring the remaining skin as a memento.

Cio San only managed to bury the entire bones of the snake when it was late afternoon. He bowed 3 times and prayed for the serpent. Then he remembered the grave of A Liang. Long Cio San searched, but the grave still could not be found. It may have been destroyed along with the collapse of the cave.

Cio San was very sad.

“What do I do now?” ask in the heart.

“My place of residence has been ruined. It seems that Thian does not want me to live a quiet life, and have to face this world.”

“How can I live a quiet life, while I am facing slander, and also chasing after Bu Tong-pay's students? Do I have to stay here forever? It was also unwise, as there would definitely be people coming here. How best can I be calm?”

He then remembered the words of the She Yap people, that on the inside of the snake's skin there is a layer that can be used as a mask. He doesn't know how, but he wants to try first. If he has a good mask to protect his identity, then he can still hide from the people of Bu Tong-pay.

Cio San watched the snake skin. Inside there is a very thin layer. Slowly Cio San peeled it off. He looked at that layer, it was like human skin. Cio San was shocked when the skin was sticky on his fingers and could not be released.

In his confusion, Cio San heard an object fall. When he turned to the source of the voice, there was a package, right above the grave of the snake. He looked around, trying to figure out who the parcel thrower was. But he didn't find it. For a long time he went around the area to find out, but still, he found nobody.

Cio San decided to look at the contents of the package. Who knows if there is a culprit inside. Soon Cio San opened the package with his left hand, because the finger of his right hand had been taped to the skin layer.

It turned out that the package contained a letter and a clothing stel. Cio San opened the letter, and read it.

If you want to use that layer of skin as a mask, use fire power to shape it as you wish. If it was exposed to the flesh of a living being, then that layer would stick firmly. But the sticky nature will disappear if you use heat.

I also sent you an outfit that you deserve to wear. Welcome to the world of Kang Ouw.

Salutations.

That is all that the letter contains. Cio San was sure, there must be a magician who wanted to help him. He decided to trust the letter. Anyone who wants to help her, must have good intentions towards her.

Cio San finally made a fire using rocks and wooden twigs scattered around. Sure enough, when brought closer to the fire, the sticky power of the skin layer gradually disappeared. After that, he made holes for both eyes using the burning end of the wood. Then boldly, Cio San put that layer of skin onto his face. When he saw the reflection of the shadow of his face in the river, Cio San was amazed. His face has changed. It's like 10 years older now. The coating is like changing shape

the bones and skin color of his face. With the wood burning earlier, he also made nostrils and mouth. The remnants of the existing layer, cut it also by using burning wood.

Now he has a different face. It was worse than his real face. His nose is a little crooked. There were even eye bags forming under his face. The skin on his face was pale, like a sick person.

“It is a great creation of this God.” he thought in his heart.

“Thank you Mr. Helper..! Cayhe (me) will always remember Master's help!” yell Cio San. He then rushed to use the clothes in the package. The clothes were complete, there were long clothes, pants, and also underwear. There was even a bag of money.

Although there were no shoes, Cio San was grateful to be given the light blue clothes. It fits when he wears it. His strong and tall body made him look very handsome. But if people pay attention to his face, it will look dull and pale like a sick person.

Since it was already afternoon, Cio San decided to leave it early tomorrow. He made a bonfire near the grave of his best friend's snake. And sleep there.

The next morning, he woke up and got ready to leave. He saluted 3 times in front of the snake's grave, and also in a place that used to be A Liang's tomb. After that, he left.

Where not.

Humans come and go. That's life.