Dragon and Phoenix
Chapter 2: Ms. Tong-san

“Try explaining...,” says Tan Hoat.

“Time ‘anak’ helped by the villagers, they are ordinary people, do not have silat science. They volunteered to help. Cleaning ‘anak’, giving clothes, feeding. Try if they are not there, surely Gihu and ‘anak’ will starve, and take care of the funeral Father-Mother alone.”

“Hahaha... Smart... Continue.., continue.” Tan Hoat laughed happily.

“If later as ‘anak’ become a big person, then actually the people of the village have the biggest share. Because if they are not there, ‘kan ‘anak’ can not possibly survive from hunger, and thirst, and others,” continued Cio San.

“Not playing!” So happy, Tan Hoat patted Cio San's shoulder hard, until he coughed.

“Sorry.., sorry.. Ahhaha…. I'm too happy to have a kid as smart as you, Cio San”

Cio San smiled. His first smile since his family was slaughtered.

Tan Hoat chose to get to Bu Tong as soon as possible, so that he did not take too long to rest. Rest is only done if they are really tired, or the horse needs rest. One time while they were resting in an inn, Tan Hoat was shocked to hear the story from Cio San.

It turns out that Go Bi-pay-ciangbunjin (Chairman of Silat Go Bi Party) is dead. He was replaced by the new Ciangbunjin. Before he died he had appointed a new successor named Bi Goat–nikow (Bhiksu Women : Nikow). But the appointment was opposed by many in the Go Bi-pay college. Even

the fight turned into a fight for Ciangbunjin's position.

In Go Bi-pay itself, there has been friction between students for a long time. This began in the days of the exorcism of the Goans, a few decades ago.

In the past, the now deceased Ciangbunjin found a summary book of the high, magical and secret sciences. Very high sciences, and even legendary in the martial world. Ciangbunjin then decided to teach the sciences in Go Bi-pay struggle.

Opposition arises because it turns out that the sciences are not only derived from the science of the straight, but also there are the sciences of the heretics. Opponents feel that Go Bi-pay colleges should continue to defend their original science that comes from the founding ancestors of Go Bi-pay. While those who agree feel that science is a science, depending on who uses it, and what it is used for.

“Then, Nikow Bi Goat it comes from which group?” ask Tan Hoat.

“From those who agree to study all sciences, including outside Go Bi-pay. Because he himself was appointed directly by the chairman of Go Bi-pay before,” replied Cio San.

Since then, Tan Hoat's affection for Cio San has increased even more. He was determined to protect the child. Doing anything for the sake of Cio San's happiness. Son of his foster brother. The now orphaned child, the sick child, the truly pitiful child.

A few days later, they had already arrived at Bu Tong-san. Tan Hoat headed straight to the tomb of Thio Sam Hong. There, he knelt down and prostrated for a long time. There, he shed tears. Even his brothers let it go. It seems that it has happened often when the student son of Bu Tong-pay who just heard the news of death arrived at the cemetery.

After being content to spill his grief and respect, Tan Hoat just cleaned himself up and took a break. He wants to meet his new Ciangbunjin, but Lau-ciangbunjin is in his room and does not leave from morning until afternoon. Since it was still morning, Tan Hoat used his time to meet

the other students. Clutching and exchanging stories. At once introduced Cio San as his student, and also told of his origins.

do exactly the same as what Tan Hoat did when he first got to Bu Tong-san. It is in the tomb of Thio Sam Hong. Then chat and exchange stories. After a little afternoon, the 3rd generation disciples who had just returned home then rested. While waiting for the afternoon to meet with Lau-ciangbunjin, their new chairman.

In the afternoon, Lau Tian Liong came out of his room. He's about 70 years old, but his facial features look younger. True also said the person who said that the sciences of Bu Tong-pay can make people so young.

Ciangbunjin Bu Tong's party went around looking at the state of the college. From his students, he heard that three 3rd generation disciples had gone home with their own students. He then went to the rooms of the disciples. This shows the humility of the Ciangbunjin. As Ciangbunjin

(Head of the Great Party), he could have ordered the disciples to face him in his own booth.

Tan Hoat's bedroom door was knocked on by someone. He did not hear anyone approaching. As he regained his senses, he quickly ran to open the door, after which he knelt down, and said, “Teecu, Tan Hoat was disrespectful, not knowing the arrival of Ciangbunjin. Is Ciangbunjin healthy?”

“Ah, don't be too much custom. Stand up,” while saying as soon as he lifts Tan Hoat.

As soon as his hand clung onto Tan Hoat's hand, it was like there was a huge energy tremor hitting Tan Hoat. He's conscious. Apparently the Ciangbunjin was testing it. Tan Hoat did not resist the pressure of the great energy, he instead accepted it with the knowledge of Thay Kek Kun. The gentle science of Thio Sam Hong's creation. That energy urge is extinct

like lost in a vast ocean.

Lau Tian Liong smiled, he said, “Good, your knowledge is increasing. No free you confess the 3rd generation.”

“At Temperature tips, teecu made it to level 6 Thay Kek Kun.”

“Good..,good... Keep practicing. I only managed to reach level 11. I've racked my brain in search of the 12th level's secret, but still my stupid brain can't crack it. Hopefully later you can solve it,” said Lau-ciangbunjin slowly.

When Tan Hoat just opened his mouth to answer, Lau-ciangbunjin already cut in with the question, “Eh, where is your student? I haven't seen it.”

“She was getting acquainted with the other students. Teecu told him to introduce himself to the student rooms of class 7 and 6.”

“Oh..

All right then. Later tonight I'll be here again to see it.”

“Teecu will send him to the Temperature room only,” Tan Hoat said quickly. It is customary in Bu Tong-pay to call their chairman as ‘Tuhu’ or Guru, and speak for themselves as ‘teecu’ or students.

“No need, let me come back here again. Well, you rest. Later tonight we tell you yes.” Lau Tian Liong left. More precisely disappeared.

“Science Temperature is getting better.” Tan Hoat just shook his head. “Ah, I forgot to congratulate him on his appointment to be Ciangbunjin.”.

Later that night, Lau-ciangbunjin actually visited Tan Hoat's room for a chat. Cio San had already used his best clothes obtained from the giving of the village people. After giving her greetings and respect, she introduced herself.

“Teecu (disciple) named Cio San, Father teecu named Cio Kim, and Mother teecu named Li Swat Ing,” he said.

“She (price) Cio, any relation with General Cio Hong Lim?” ask Lau-ciangbunjin.

“He is Kong-kong (Grandpa) teecu,” replied Cio San.

“Ah, you're a descendant of a great man apparently. Good.., good..Eh, your breath is heavy, and your face is pale,” while saying so, Lau-ciangbunjin grabs Cio San's hand, and checks his pulse.

“Teecu in the womb Mother incomplete 9 months. So Mother said, the body teecu weak and often sickly,” said Cio San slowly.

“Aih.., it's okay..” Lau-ciangbunjin like ingrained.

“Teecu is often exposed to attacks of shortness of breath and often weak. Please Ciangbunjin forgive. If later thought teecu troublesome Bu Tong-pay, better not teecu..,” Cio San's speech was cut Lau-ciangbunjin.

“Ah what are you talking about. Bu Tong-pay has great knowledge. Will definitely be able to help your health if you diligently practice.”

“Thank you, Ciangbunjin,” Cio San said respectfully.

“Hmmm, you've obtained permission from both your parents, haven't you? To be a student of Bu Tong-pay?” ask Lau-ciangbunjin.

“Eh.. Boanpwe's parents just died. Boanpwe then entrusted to Tan-gihu (Father Raise Tan),” Cio San replied slowly.

“Oh.” Lau-ciangbunjin fell silent, then he continued, “You rest, Cio San. Hopefully in a few days, if the new students have all gathered, we hold a student acceptance ceremony. For a while, you enjoyed this atmosphere of Bu Tong-san (mountain of Bu Tong), and got acquainted with others.”

“Good, Ciangbunjin, thank you,” said Cio San.

“Tan Hoat, come to my booth, there are some important things I want to talk about.”

After arriving at the cubicle, Lau Tian Liong started asking, asking,

“What really happened with Cio San?”

“His family was all butchered. His grandfather, his parents, his entire family were slaughtered in near real time,” replied Tan Hoat.

“Hmm... Do you know who did it?”

“But, Temperature. I'll investigate later. Teecu asked Cio San. Worried he's sad,” said Tan Hoat.

“Yes.. Yep.. Look as thoroughly as possible. I fear many people are vengeful towards their families. Good thing you found him and quickly brought him here. In Bu Tong-san we can take care of him,” said Lau Tian Liong. He continued, “There's another important thing I want to talk to you about.”

“Before Thay Temp (Great Teacher) Thio Sam Hong died, he actually managed to create a science that is much more powerful than Thay Kek Kun.”

Tan Hoat simply clucked in admiration in his heart.

Lau-ciangbunjin said, “I myself have tried the awesomeness of that science. Ah..., Thay's power temperature can not be measured anymore..,” he stopped for a while, “Unfortunately, Master has not passed down the knowledge to anyone.”.

“Ah...” Tan Hoat could not say anything.

“But he gave me a clue that until now I could not solve. He said, ‘Everything is empty. Having knowledge does not actually have science. Does not have the most powerful actual knowledge of all.’”

“Isn't that an old-fashioned saying, Temperature?” ask Tan Hoat.

“True...., but what does this have to do with the magic of Master's creation? Uh, but there's another connection. He said,‘Everything that is not silat science, is silat science.’”

Tan Hoat was silent because he thought hard about the words of his Great Master.

“Eh, did Temp get to see how the moves are?”

“I.. I actually tried that science. I hit Thay Temperature once, just once. He did not put up the horses, did not fend, nor did he hit..”.

“Then....,” Tan Hoat asked curiously.

“Before my punch arrived, he had already touched my shoulder. It seemed like all the power was gone. He then whispered, ‘Practice continue...’”.

“Hah?”

“Yes, his knowledge is like without style and horses. It seems like he just walked towards me, welcoming the blow like.. like my punch is just a helping hand...”.

Tan Hoat just shook his head. Indeed, Thay Suhunya's power can no longer be measured. Though Lau Tian Liong already has a high-class science that places him at the top of Kang Ouw world names, even equivalent to the leader of Siau Lim-pay (Silat Shao-Lin Party) now. Name Lau Tian Liong

maybe now including the top 3 most highly educated people in the world Kang Ouw. You can imagine, how high the science of Thio Sam Hong who was able to defeat Lau-ciangbunjin in one blow!

“Think of what Thay Temperature said to you. Your brain is smart, and your mind is

sharp.”

“Teecu has memorized and will keep thinking, Temperature..,” said Tan Hoat.

“Alright, don't you tell this to the other students. I tell you this only,” said Lau-ciangbunjin.

“Eh. Why, Temperature?”

“Ah, it is really hard to say. I don't know where to start.”.

Then Lau Tian Liong continued, “Before Thay Tembu died, he told me that in Kang Ouw's world there is a secret book of silat science that until now has not been found people. It is the book of Tat Mo. We know that Tat Mo himself was the creator of silat. All the styles and schools of silat that exist now, sourced from the book. The book is hidden somewhere secret. Thay Temperature Thio Sam Hong ordered me to assign one of Bu Tong-pay's disciples to investigate the existence of the book. Noth

because Thay Temp wants us to master the contents of the book, but to keep it from the hands of the heretics. Can you imagine, how excited if the book will be the seizure of all streams.”

Lau Tian Liong continued,

“All the lessons of respiratory science, silat, and other sciences are sourced from the book. In the past, a hundred years more, there was a similar book that became the designation of the warriors Kang Ouw. But the scramble book is only a summary of Tat Mo's book. You can imagine, the book of summaries alone, has been able to produce powerful sciences that are incomparable, let alone the original book.”

“Thay Temp says, that the science of Thay Temp itself has not actually equaled the contents of the book Tat Mo. But his understanding was actually able to reach the contents of the book. Honey, before he could give me any clues, he was dead. Only the words I have spoken to you, which

I was told by Master to me.”

“So now, I have to trouble you to investigate the existence of this book. Do it in secret, not to cause a stir in the world of Kang Ouw. According to Thay Temp, the existence of the book may only be known to no more than 3 people.”

“Teecu is ready to depart at this time as well, if it is Temperature order,” stressed Tan Hoat.

“Don't, just a few more days. Later it can arouse suspicion if you leave immediately, even though you have just arrived at Bu Tong-san. Rest first. Take your time to give your students the basic instructions of Bu Tong-pay's science. Although he has not been officially appointed as a disciple of Bu Tong-pay, indirectly he is entitled to learn the basic knowledge of Bu Tong-pay because he has become your adopted child.”

“Teecu ready to execute command.”

“Well, go.”

After greeting and making a salute, Tan Hoat left Lau Tian Liong's room. His heart was not good to hear the news of Tat Mo's book. Kang Ouw's world will definitely be excited soon.

About 10 days later, all the 3rd generation disciples had returned and brought their own students. Two days later, a student reception ceremony was held. This ceremony is one of the major events in Bu Tong-pay. Therefore, it must be followed by all Bu Tong-pay disciples. Exception for those who get

other tasks such as guarding, patching, or taking care of ‘household’ jobs such as cooking, taking care of water, cleaning, or taking care of livestock.

The hall used for this ceremony is the main hall. The size is large and can accommodate all Bu Tong-pay students. It can even accommodate a few hundred more people. There have been so many things in this room since the past. Like the chaos of Thio Sam Hong's 100th birthday. That moment

Bu Tong-pay arrival many ‘tamu’ who want to congratulate, but the real intention is to fight over the objects of the world target Kang Ouw (treasure).

There was also a raid carried out by a Princess Goan and his men. This raid was defeated by Thio Sam Hong's favorite student. In the end, the beloved student fell in love and married the Princess Goan, then disappeared and went to seclusion somewhere.

Many more heartwarming stories happened in this main hall. Then there is indeed a haru atmosphere that arises in the hearts of the disciples if entering this room. Moreover, the shadow of Thay Tempu still imprinted in their memories when leading ceremonies. There is an atmosphere of shahdu and sad that accompanies the sacred atmosphere

if you enter this room.

The students are lined up neatly. The Tianglo (Advisory) of the Ciangbunjin was present and was in a side position from the pulpit of the chairman. But the Chief himself has not yet come.

Some of the disciples read the words of the ancient book, as well as the words of Thio Sam Hong.

“Ciangbunjin entered the main hall..!”, heard a shout from the corner of the room.

Everyone then kneeled. This is the first Ciangbunjin since the departure of Thio Sam Hong. His Wibow is not like Thio Sam Hong. Bringing anyone WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE like Thio Sam Hong. But Lau-ciangbunjin has authority as a Ciangbunjin. That's enough.

“Murid-pupil Bu Tong-pay, now we gather to conduct the ceremony of receiving new students. These new students are the students of choice, whose way of searching is a little different from the previous ways.”

“As we all know, Bu Tong should add many talented disciples. The departure of Thay Temperature makes us have to be diligent in improving. Not a single student could pass the examination up to level 4. So we, decided to look for many talented disciples, through a slightly different way, so that Bu Tong did not lack

great students later.”

“For those of you who have become students of Bu Tong, practice more vigorously to be able to scent the name of Bu Tong college. Most importantly, you should be able to scent the name of this nation to all corners of the earth.”

“Currently, Bu Tong arrivals 15 new students. They have passed the stipulated conditions. They come from a clear family and descendants. Have the talent, body, and bones that are suitable for learning silat. Except for Cio San, who has health problems. Although often sick and has a weak body, he is still accepted, because it has a good bone structure to learn silat. He also had an interest in studying ancient books and the books of prophets. We are lacking students who study the science of letters, because all this time we are too focused on studying silat. This may be due to the upheaval of the war of expulsion of the invaders first.”

“Now we have to reorganize this college, because it has been left by Thay Temp. I hope all Bu Tong-pay's students support these plans, and do their best in their enforcement.”

“Murid ready to obey orders.” The answers of hundreds of Bu Tong-pay disciples echoed inside

main hall.

“I called the fifteen prospective disciples Bu Tong-pay Lau Tian Long then mentioned the names of the fifteen students, including Cio San, and then came forward. They had all been taught the procedure of this student acceptance ceremony before.

“Pronounce Bu Tong's oath of allegiance, imitate my words....,” orders of the Ciangbunjin.

It was heard that Lau Tian Liong was taking an oath imitated by the fifteen new disciples. The oath was not so long. In essence, all Bu Tong's disciples declared submissive and obedient to all the rules in Bu Tong-pay.