Dragon and Phoenix
Chapter 33: The Invisible Enemy

They run fast.

On his way, Hong Sam-Hwesio told him that when he was about to run towards the pier, he was confronted by a masked group. There were about ten people who ganged on him. All with a strange science that he had never seen before.

“Then, where are they now, Siansing?” ask Beng Liong.

“They all put a potok and pinceng in a Buddhist temple on the edge of town,” replied the Hwesio (Bhiksu).

Not long before they arrived at the temple. Enter the back room, room Hong Sam-hwesio ‘menyandra’ masked troops it. It turned out that once the room opened, there was no one in it!

Hong Sam-hwesio could not hide his surprise. Beng Liong seemed to be unable to contain his anger.

Cio San was further amazed by the movements of this masked group. Surely after Hong Sam-hwesio took a peek and left them in this temple, there were people who came to release. The workings of this secretive masked group, really made his heart curious. They seem to be everywhere. Appeared at the time

which was never expected. And always spread death.

Hong Sam-Hwesio comes out and wonders to the monks in the temple. Most of them had already slept, and had not heard any commotion.

Finally the three of them sat pensively in the temple courtyard.

“From all the events in the world of Kang Ouw who pinceng pay attention to throughout the life of the pinceng, the affairs of this masked killer are the most dizzying and most dangerous,” said the Hwesio.

“Can Siansing fumble where this masked group moves?” ask Beng Liong.

“Pinceng don't know yet. But if the pinceng can be guessing, maybe this has something to do with the election of Bu Lim Bengcu (Persilatan World Leader) next year,” said the Hwesio.

“Ahhhh Beng Liong and Cio San both sighed.

Apparently these murders lead there. Makes sense too. Almost all of the leaders of the major martial parties have been killed. Luckily, there were a few failed attempts. But so far almost all of these murders have been successful.

“Indeed, if these people can rule the world of Kang Ouw, what do they get?” ask Cio San.

“You don't know yet? Anyone who becomes a Bengcu will have a lot of power. The main thing is, that every Bengcu who is elected, given a great responsibility to keep the sacred books of ancestral heritage.”

“Sakti book?” ask Cio San.

“Since antiquity, there has been a lot of struggle for holy books. Our ancestors have been able to create very powerful sciences. When the exorcism of the Mongols first, Bengcu at that time had managed to collect all the books that became the scramble. There are about 10 books of magic which itself does not know the titles. But what you know, the science in the book is terrible. For a number of times, the one elected as Bengcu was the chairman of our party. Only a Bu Lim Bengcu has the right to keep all ten books and study them. The contents of the book can only be mastered, but should not be taught to others.”

Sang Hwesio continued again,

“You can imagine if those sciences fell into the hands of the bad guys? What will happen to this world? For decades, Siau Lim-pay has been able to deal with hundreds of attempts to steal the book. Thankfully we always manage to cope.”

Siau Lim-pay is the leading party in the martial world. Anyone who tries to find it because of going there, if not senile must have felt themselves to be a god!

Cio San and Beng Liong could finally see the root of this problem. A highly secretive group, whose science is hard to match, moves to kill their opponents, so that later in the Bengcu election, they can win easily without a rival. That's why they use all means. Ranting, poisoning, even slandering.

Not playing mad Cio San thought of this. His heart grew even more saddened considering the destruction of Ma Kauw. A tragic and sad death. They were all killed without being able to resist, because the poison had annihilated their silat science. I don't feel her tears coming anymore.

Seeing this, Beng Liong asked, “What's San-te?”

Cio San could not answer. He was unable to decide to tell the fate of Ma Kauw's members on the ship, or to keep it a secret. He just shook slowly. Tears can sometimes be used as an excuse for someone not to talk.

They pensively. Cio San then asked, “Then is that the reason why Siansing went down the mountain? To solve this big problem?”

“One of them. We have actually sent our best students. But he hasn't reported since a month ago. But he never did that. If nothing had happened, it would have been impossible for him not to report.”

Cio San was silent again. He still could not decide to tell a story. After thinking for a long time, he finally decided to tell a story.

Hearing the poisoning at Ma Kauw headquarters, 3 bodies in the river, the slander of Ang Hoat Kiam Sian, the killing of all members and Chairman Ma Kauw, and the slander of Beng Liong, make the two people who heard this fixate.

“For God's sake, if I don't hear myself, I feel like reading a fairy tale,” Beng Liong said.

The enemy kills to get rid of the rival. Defamatory to get rid of those who are considered to be interfering with the movement.

Enemies moving in shadow. Who always lurk, and move when they are off guard. An enemy they can't guess who. Enemies that silat and poison are very dangerous. Anyone, as tight as he is, will definitely shiver and shudder to hear this all.

Blood flood. Murder. And cruel defamation.

Cio San squeezed his finger. Don't know what to do. Don't know where to start.

Even the most brutal of writers can't possibly think of a story like this.

Hong Sam-hwesio opens his voice,

“You two, move immediately. Beng Liong you go back to Bu Tong-pay immediately. Tell all these stories to Lau-ciangbunjin. Ask him to intervene to think about the steps to be taken. As for you Cio San, investigate more about the burning of Mo Kauw.”

“Good, Siansing,” answered both of them.

After answering that, these two young Enghiong looked at each other. The eyes of two friends who met again after a long time apart. Each admires the shrewdness of each other.

“Until we meet again, San-te.”

“Until we meet again, Liong-ko.”

Each one is yelling at each other. Then it disappeared.

Hong Sam-hwesio only shakes his head.

“Two awesome people.”

****

Cio San has now returned to the dock. He also helped lift shipwrecks from the bottom of the river. Even though it was early morning, the dock officials were still working. With makeshift tools, they dive and pull the wreck. They also tried to remove the bodies that were inside the carcass

that ship.

Cio San works help up the light of the ground. The total number of bodies recovered was 43. It means there's another body missing from the river. Although he tried hard, inevitably, his tears dripped as well. The togetherness and sincerity he felt with the members of Ma Kauw was very imprinted in his heart, even though they only had a few moments to gather.

When the sun had completely appeared, people began to swarm and see the crowd on the pier. However, seeing a number of charred corpses burning like that, many could not bear and vomited.

Cio San rested for a moment in the sunlight. His clothes and pants that had been soaked remained on him to dry. Before long, there was a person who came and sat next to Cio San. He nodded at him, and Cio San replied with a nod.

This guy's head is bald. Lots of scabies on his head. His clothes are dirty and smelly. But his face was glowing, and his eyes were sharp. One look, Cio San already knew this person sitting next to him was not a random person.

“Name cayhe (me) Cukat Tong,” he said while enjuring.

Cio San was shocked for a moment. “Name cayhe Cio San,” he replies with a smile.

“Cayhe already knows who Ciokhee (Master) is,” Cukat Tong smiled.

“Is cayhe dealing with the King Maling Without a Match?” ask Cio San. His smile did not change.

Which people in the martial world have never heard of the name Cukat Tong? This man had already become a legendary figure. He never fought, never killed, never took sides, and never interfered with Kang Ouw's affairs. But his science and prowess in stealing, no one in

under the sky that meets.

The victims he stole are unmitigated, are the main figures of the martial world. He doesn't like to fight, so maybe stealing is his way of challenging people. Surprisingly, after stealing the goods, shortly after the stolen goods are returned to the owner. He stole only to

prove that he can steal!

All the victims were famous people. Therefore, many people are proud to be victims of Cukat Tong theft. He once stole an heirloom sword stored in the emperor's private room. He stole the Baton******* belonging to Kay Pang, and hundreds of other valuable objects, which no one could afford

envision.

Now he sits smiling next to Cio San!

“What secrets does Ciokhee want to convey to cayhe?” ask Cio San.

“You know I want to convey a secret?” tanyanya. Forgetting to use polite language. A person like him can be polite for a long time?

“Urusan with Ciokhee isn't it just two? Take and return goods. Cayhe had no items that Ciokhee could take now. It means to return the goods. So far, the cayhe has only a dirty bundle left on board. The bundle is not something valuable. And cayhe

nor is it a famous person who can be considered worthy to be a victim of Ciokhee. So if it is not a very important secret affair about last night, indeed Ciokhee wants to invite cayhe to drink wine?” cio San. His smile never disappeared even though his heart was sad.

“Not playing! You are amazing, Cio San. People like you, if I don't make a big enemy, then my life is boring! Will you be my enemy?” tanyakanya.

“Great enemies mean Ciokhee considers cayhe to be equivalent to Ciokhee. Ah..., for that cayhe admitted to losing. But if just a match drinking wine, or running a small run, cayhe might be able to accompany Ciokhee,” said Cio San.

“Hahaha... Great! Quite honest! But in this case, your guess was almost all wrong,” said Cukat Tong.

“Try Ciokhee explain.”

"First, who says your bundle is worthless? If you win drinking wine with me, I'll give it back. Second, who says you don't deserve to be my victim? The proof, your bundle is also in my hands. Do you think, if I consider you inappropriate, I'd like to sit here with you?”

He continued,

“I have witnessed your own actions since the poisoning at Mo Kauw's headquarters. At that time I wanted to steal Mo Kauw-kauwcu's Book of Sucking the Sun. I'm disguised as one of his members. It's not hard to disguise yourself as a smelly and ugly person. No one wants to pay attention. Hahaha..

“When I fell victim to poison, you were the one who helped me. For that I owe you my life. Then when we were all on the boat, I gave you a cigar pillow. You wear it comfortably. Then I thought, you're a really sincere person, and not a saintly person. For that, I think you deserve to be my victim. Hehehe...”.

Cio San could only laugh.

“In the evening when our ship rested for a while, I found the right moment. You're sitting outside. I went into your room and took your bundle. Then, when Kauwcu went to the outhouse, I took the box he used to carry around. After that, I disappeared from the boat. Who would have thought that I would go down to land

and want out of the dock, it turns out dozens of masked people have gone up there and committed the atrocity.”

There was a shadow of inexplicable horror on Cukat Tong's face. Not even his eyes glazed.

“The massacre I saw last night was the most cowardly act I have ever witnessed in my life. I'd like to intervene help free too. Their knowledge is very powerful and high. After all, I have sworn in my life, will not fight or interfere in Kang Ouw.”'s affairs

“I believe only you can straighten out and solve this murder problem. With your intelligence and knowledge, coupled with your prankster nature who likes to interfere in people's affairs, I think you can. That's why I came to you. To tell you a secret.”

“I know at least 3 of those masked killers. And I can hardly believe they did it. But I memorized people's voices. Their knowledge, even though they are hidden, I can recognize. These three people were Lamkiong Gin, Chairman Kim Hong-pay. Sih Hek Tiauw, the Black Rajawali who attacked you last night. And Sip Lim Han, the Sword King of the East Coast.”

Cio San widened his eyes. Chairman Kim Hong-pay? Even if he could not believe it. Kim Hong-pay is a very respectable white party. Their deeds are always straight and straight. And the Sword King from the East Coast? That person even though he was half a century old, his prowess and power had become the talk of people. How come?

“You must not believe me, right? I didn't believe in myself when I saw it. But whether you believe it or not. I'm just telling you what it is.”

After saying so, he stood up and joked, “I have to go. The things I took on the ship I will return to you. I haven't seen what it is. Goodbye and see you again.”

Cio San reply menjura. Cukat Tong's gone. Walk in leisurely.

Cio San decided to report this to Hong Sam-hwesio. Soon he ran out of the dock. He was confused to go to the inn last night, or to the temple. Finally Cio San chose to go to the temple, because the position is closer to the pier.

At the temple, Hong Sam-Hwesio is still there. He was praying. After waiting for him to finish praying, Cio San met him and told him about the incident. Hong Sam-Hwesio was very surprised, but he said, “Alright, we go to Sih Hek Tiauw's house, pinceng knows his house. Wait a minute, I'll get my stick first in the back room.”

Hong Sam-hwesio then left. Before long, Cio San heard a noise. Soon he darted backwards. As soon as he arrived, how shocked he was when he saw that Hong Sam-hwesio had already fallen to his knees. His mouth is bleeding.

“Quick.. chase..! He ran.. through. window,” said Hong Sam-hwesio stammering.

As fast as lightning Cio San jumped out the window. No one is visible.

“There is an attacker hiding in a pincer closet. When the pinceng opened, he attacked. Ah, what a great science,” said Hong Sam-hwesio.

“Siansing is okay?” ask Cio San.

“I'm fine, it's a deep wound, but not severe. My inner power is still able to protect the inner organs.”

Hong Sam-hwesio gets up, tidying up the messy tables and other furniture. Stationery, flower pots, some worship equipment, as well as an open bird cage. All scattered on the floor.

“Aih... Now my little bird has escaped. These pollinators are really looking for a cause,” said Hong Sam-hwesio.

When he was injured, he was not angry. But when his pet bird disappeared, he was furious. Inevitably, Cio San slightly smiled as well. Kang Ouw's people were indeed a little strange.

“As if we go immediately to the house of Sih Hek Tiauw,” said Hong Sam-hwesio.

Mareka rushed there. But due to his injuries, Hong Sam-hwesio's movements slightly reduced his speed. He wanted Cio San to carry him, but he knew it would only demean the Hwesio.

Not long after, they arrived at Sih Hek Tiauw's house. Big and majestic. Apparently besides being smart to fight, the Black Eagles are also smart to trade.

“Oh, Hong Sam-taysu. Please login.”

Apparently the person in the house already knew the Hwesio.

“What Big Master is there?” asked Hong Sam-hwesio politely.

“Ah, he is resting in the room. Since last night he has not slept. Wait, I call, Taysu,” replied the waiter.

“Good. Thank you very much.” The Hwesio nodded politely.

Not long after I heard a scream,

“Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa….!!!!! Please….! Please…….! Big Master died.., Big Master died.!”

Soon Cio San and Hong Sam-hwesio ran to the room.

Sih Hek Tiauw's body lay stiff. Fresh blood was still flowing from his throat. Someone has slit his throat!

Cio San clenched his hand.

A truly invisible enemy!