Dragon and Phoenix
Chapter 37: A Beautiful Old Grandma

They kept quiet for a long time. Cio San still could not believe what he had done. He did not know that all this time he had amazing strength and devotion.

“What you did earlier, at least made the big ‘brain’ frightened as well. They must not have thought you were such a formidable enemy,” Cukat Tong said breaking the silence.

Cio San nodded.

“At least, now he is dizzy thinking about various steps,” he said.

“If he knew you were that great, he would not waste time and energy fighting. He must have thought of a more cunning way. Poisons like. But poison can not hurt you,” said Cukat Tong.

“He already knows my one weakness,” Cio San said.

“What is it?”

“I can't throw secret weapons. Hahahahaah......,” Cio San's laughter was overwritten with Cukat Tong's laughter.

“You know, I also have one fatal weakness,” said Cio San.

“What?”

“I can't ride a horse.”

“Hahahahahahahah..” They both laughed.

“For all this time you never learned?”

“No.”

“Why not learn?”

“I have legs, why should I use a horse?”

Indeed, if you have a pair of legs like Cio San, you don't actually need any vehicles.

“I'm surprised with you. You're capable of amazing things, which many people envy, but you're incapable of doing the basic things that an ordinary silat expert can do.” Cukat Tong said with a smile.

“I'm not a god. I must have a shortage. Hahahaha.” Cio San laughs.

“Eh, it looks like it's time to eat the birds. You look!”

Cio San looked up. Dozens of these birds are flying faster. Then swoop down sharply. They're hurtling into the river. Dozens of birds threw themselves into the river. The splashes of water caused, making Cukat Tong and Cio San soaked.

“Hahaha.., all shower!”, cried Cukat Tong.

The sound of birds and water splash it raises its own crowd. It's exquisite.

As soon as they came to the surface, each bird had annexed the fish in its beak. They flew again.

“Love, right?” ask Cukat Tong.

“Amazing!” reply Cio San.

Then he said, “You can create a new style of their movement.”

Then it bounces high. Once at the peak of the jump, Cio San swooped sharply down. His hands formed claws forward. His body was like a top. It was traveling at an unimaginable speed.

Blaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrr……..!!!!!

Cio San's body had already plunged into the river. The result of the rotation of his body formed a very powerful whirlpool wave. Like a whirlwind blowing into a river. The vortex was so terrible that it showed the bottom of the river!

‘Rakit’ Cukat Tong until thrown up. He shouted, “Hebaaaatttt!!!!!”

Cio San has bouncy also up following the floating ‘rakit’. Once set foot on ‘rakit’, Cukat Tong like not feeling any extra load on ‘rakit’nya. ‘Rakit’ actually floated slowly down like a piece of paper in the wind.

As soon as it landed, Cukat Tong only shook his head.

“You can create such great silat just by imitating the movements of birds? People as smart as you in silat science, maybe only born once every 100 years.”

Cio San shook his head anyway. He said, “People who are better than me, actually more. They just don't want to show themselves.”

“Well, you can humble yourself all you want. But frankly, all my life wading through Kang Ouw's world, I've never met anyone who is better than you. I've met Ma Kauw-kauwcu. But I've never seen him shine. So far, maybe only 4-5 people in this world can match you.”

Cio San was pensive.

“We're almost there, aren't we?”

“Iya. How do you know?” Cukat Tong suddenly awakened, “Ah, the sound of battle!”

Cio San had heard it first.

As they approached, there was also a small ship that ‘landed’ near there.

Cukat Tong jerked his hand, then the threads on his fingers knew to be cut off and slid back into his pouch.

“Thank you..!” he shouted at the birds.

He jumped to land. Cio San did the same.

“The voice is there.” He pointed in a direction. “Come fast.”

They both bouncy. As soon as they ran and floated, they arrived. Behind the thick and large trees, behind the dark and dense forest, there was a very large house.

A house that almost resembles a palace!

The situation around the palace was bright, compared to the pitch-black surroundings.

With a single bouncy, the two of them had jumped through the tall fence. As soon as it got to the bottom, the battle had just finished. The sound of the sword was no longer heard. What remains is a terrible look.

Dozens of charred bodies dried up. Leave behind black dust and a charred smell.

Cio San understands, this is the science of Sucking the mighty Sun.

An old grandmother was sitting on a beautiful stone staircase. Cio San and Cukat Tong looked at him. He looked back at them. Cio San and Cukat Tong were slightly stunned.

Even though she is old, she still looks beautiful. The wrinkled lines on her face were unable to cover up the beauty of her youth. Her body was slender, like the body of a girl. Baby her hair has been bleached completely. But the white hair actually makes this grandmother's beauty feel more different.

He just sat looking at his two guests. His view is deep and deep. It seemed that all the sorrow on earth had been inflicted upon him.

“Who is this grandma? All this time I've never seen him at Snake Palace,” whispered Cukat Tong to Cio San.

Cio San just kept quiet, and said to the granny, “Name cayhe Cio San, this is saha..”.

Not finished his words, the grandmother had moved to attack him. Their distance was several spears, but in the blink of an eye, the grandmother's attack was right in Cio San's heart.

The attack was just a thrust of one index finger. But the fierce wind had been felt long before the index finger was approaching!

Cio San dodged. Just tilt her body a little to the left. Without stepping feet, the upper part of his body can rotate far back. Cukat Tong was shocked again. Cio San never stopped raising his admiration. The person whose body can be as flexible as he has ever seen, is indeed a new Cio

San.

Cio San's movement was done at the last moment when the tip of the finger attack would touch it. Anyone who sees, will surely think that finger has entered through the mouth of his heart. His movements were much faster than the incoming attacks. Even the grandmother herself was wide-eyed, thinking that her attack had hit the target.

But the grandmother was not long surprised. Because he knew now his back area was open. With a very fast movement, his legs were already kicking. The back kick is done by bending the legs and knees backward.

This attack targeted Cio San's head. Using his left back, Cio San pushed the body of the grandmother.

Grandma knows, Cio San is doing ‘baik’ to her. Because if Cio San wants to finish him off, he just makes an attack that breaks his spine.

This makes him even more angry. He would rather die than be pitied. That's why, now the attack is getting worse. Cio San accepted it with a smile.

The grandmother did not know the meaning of Cio San's smile. All he knew, the meaning of that smile was to underestimate him. Ten moves passed, but he was unable to touch the ends of Cio San's hair. Every time his attack felt sure to find a target, Cio San made strange movements to avoid it.

“You forgive me? I will not forgive you! View attack!”

At that time, he had made a horse. His hand expands to the side. Both of his palms were like emitting a yellow light.

Cio San knew this was not an arbitrary move, but he casually asked, saying,

“Lolo (grandmother), is this the science of Sucking the Sun?”

When it was called “lolo”, for some reason, the reddish light in his eyes faded slightly, replaced by the light of sadness. This fleeting change, in the pitch black, Cio San could see it.

“Awas! Do not come into contact with both palms!” shouted Cukat Tong warned.

The Science of Sucking the Sun is Ma Kauw's signature science. This science is a kind of magic that is able to suck all the energy in the opponent. Whoever is touched by the palm, all his inner energy will be sucked out. To the extent that it leaves only the ashes!

Cio San knew he had to be even more careful. But still his body and position were relaxed. No horses, no preparation, nothing!

He just stood up. The right hand caresses the ends of its own hair. The left hand is folded backwards.

His smile did not disappear.

In a high-level battle, everything was decisive. The focus of the mind must be done entirely. Cio San's standing style like this, even without the horses and without the moves, is actually his way to break the opponent's concentration.

If the opponent saw him in such a position, they would at least think two things. First, they consider him stupid. This will make the opponent underestimate Cio San. Second, they will consider it very powerful, so it does not require a stance and horses. This will even cause

If the opponent's mind had already split, then Cio San would have excelled a little. These few, often determine life or death in a battle.

The Science of Sucking the Sun is one of the top 3 highest sciences among Kang Ouw that still exist today. The other two are Bu Tong-pay's Thay Kek Kun, and Siau Lim-pay's Tiger Claw.

Until now, the science of the Tiger Claw is considered number one, because all this time, it was always Siau Lim-pay who became Bu Lim Bengcu (Persilatan World Leader).

The grandmother did not attack. He's just waiting. Cio San did not attack.

For a long time they stood staring at each other.

Then the grandmother moved!

Very difficult speed followed by the eyes. It seemed, just now he did not attack because he was gathering power. Now, when his strength had gathered all together, his body shot out and both of his palms had been eyeing the 7 most dangerous spots on Cio San's body.

Tong Cukat. Who can accept such a move?

A simple style, but launched so quickly. What makes this attack even more violent is that this attack should not be repelled. Whoever touches the yellow shining palm, get ready to become charcoal.

Cio San took a step back, the seven attacks had now expanded to 14 strikes!

There was no room to retreat anymore, as there was a huge wall behind him. Cio San did not back down. He accepted with resignation the yellow shining palm.

Cukat Tong was shocked half dead!!

He immediately went forward to help, but Cio San instead shouted, “Don't!”

In a power struggle like this, just making a sound is an act that wastes energy. It could be imagined that Cio San was suffering from receiving the palm strike, plus he had to make a sound preventing Cukat Tong. His inner energy will be sucked in more.

Cukat Tong did not know what to do.

Grandma's palm was already stuck to Cio San's chest. Smoke came out of their bodies. Cio San closed his eyes. The grandmother had her eyes widened.

I……….!!!!!!!

The sound of a huge explosion was heard. The grandmother's body was thrown several spears backwards. Glide very fast! The grandmother seemed to be unable to do anything when her body was about to hit the stone steps behind her. He was only waiting for death when his spine hit the stone stairs.

Cukat Tong moved, but his position was too far away, and his movements were a little late.

But doesn't that little thing determine life or death??

Grandma closed her eyes.

Pluck up!

His body did not hit the stone stairs, but the palm tip of Cio San.

Somehow, Cio San had been there. Holding back the grandmother's body, just by turning the palm of the hand. The shock energy that was as hard and fast as it was, was instantly dissipated by just a simple palm twist!

Cukat Tong stunned again, “Thay Kek Kun!” he said in his heart.

Thay Kek Kun saved my grandmother's life. Thay Kek Kun

saved Cio San's life.

The essence of the science of Sucking the Sun is to absorb the opponent's energy. The essence of Thay Kek Kun is to absorb the opponent's power as well. So when these two sciences mutually ‘suck’, then who is the most powerful, he is the one who wins.

It would be very different if the energy of Cio San under the power of the grandmother. Cio San will lose. Or if others who use knowledge other than Thay Kek Kun, of course, will lose too. Because most other people's science is a science that expends energy to attack. So, even though the energy in them is higher than the grandmother, of course they will be sucked energy.

But this Thay Kek Kun science is a science that relies on softness. Science that utilizes the power of the opponent who attacks it.

So, when the science of Sucking the Sun and Thay Kek Kun meet, what happens is mutual suction of energy. And who has the most powerful suction power, he is the winner. The core basis of Thay Kek Kun is, the greater the strength of the opponent, the greater the power is also behind attacking the opponent himself. Not to mention the power of the sinkang (sakti power) Cio San that he got from the mushrooms in the cave.

That was why the grandmother was thrown backwards violently.

It was fortunate that Cio San helped him with the basic style of Thay Kek Kun. A simple move to break the opponent's attack. Straight ‘Paying a Sword with a Smile’. A style he was unable to do as a child. Now even without realizing it, he was able to do it naturally. It flows like a river.

The grandmother had a pale face and vomited blood.

Cio San knew the grandmother was facing a life or death situation. Cross-legged, he immediately placed both of his palms on the grandmother's back. He channeled his magic energy into the grandmother's back.

“Return the path of blood that is in the heart. Use the remaining internal energy to protect the heart. Close all holes in the body. Try until you hear nothing, see anything, breathe anything!”

The grandmother did exactly as Cio San said. Soon he felt all dark. There was no air, for he held his breath. There was no sound, for he turned off his sense of hearing. There is no smell, because it numbs his sense of smell.

It's a strange way of treatment, because there's rarely anything like it. But the wound that the grandmother suffered was not an ordinary deep wound. The wounds from such a great battle earlier, it was almost impossible to be healed just by regulating the blood and inner power channels of others.

Cio San took some of the way the grandmother's blood worked better. Grandma held her breath for a long time. Gradually, the state of the wound he felt, began to improve. His inner power no longer attacked himself. The help from Cio San earlier helped him through a dangerous time.

The person who is injured in the airway should regulate. But Cio San's advice is to hold his breath. This is because actually Cio San knows, that the energy in the body of the grandmother is flowing chaotic and unclear. If you try to regulate the airway, then the energy in it will be more chaotic, because the concentration is split to regulate the airway and energy. Precisely by closing all the senses, can only concentrate on restoring energy.

Knowledge like this, rarely anyone knows it. Hence, many warriors were unable to heal their internal wounds. Which often happens, it gets worse and results in death. From his knowledge of the organs he read at the top of the mountain first, as well as his deep understanding of energy, Cio San was only able to come to such a conclusion.

His life once in the cave, has added a deep understanding of the inner energy. He learned it from observing rivers, floods, and practicing silat with Kim Coa (Golden Snake). Now, maybe Cio San can be aligned with the number one fighters because of this inner power.

Grandma was so lucky that the person she was facing was Cio San. Otherwise, his life would have been lost. He just followed the lead from Cio San. Only when he felt he was able to control his energy, blood flow and internal organs did he open up all his five senses again. His view is now bright. He's not dead!

He felt Cio San was still channeling energy through his back.

The grandmother then said, “I'm better. Thank you for the help of Ciokhee (Master).”

Cio San smiled.

“Lolo (grandma) don't force yourself just yet. Rest fora minute. Recover all energy. We talk after you have really improved.”

The grandmother followed Cio San's advice. He sat cross-legged. Now he can control his airway.

Cio San squatting, he said “I'm sorry sassy, Lolo.”

Then he touched the grandmother's wrist to check her pulse.

Cio San was a little shocked, but after that he smiled. It has become his habit. Especially when he knows something secret, he will smile.

He turned. Cukat Tong was already sitting on the ground not far from the grandmother. Cio San was sitting next to him.

“Kauwcu letters are still there for you ‘kan?” ask Cio San.

“Still,” Reply Cukat Tong short.

Because Cio San only nodded, Cukat Tong became curious and then asked,

“You want to show the letter to the grandmother as proof, yes?”

Cio San smiled.

“These people who have become dust and charcoal, may have slandered you. Using your name as the new Chief Ma Kauw, to deceive the grandmother. Somehow they fought, obviously, the grandmother killed them all. That is why, when he first heard your name, he attacked like a madman,” explained Cukat Tong.

Actually, he's not explaining. He was asking. Is that explanation true. When Cio San nodded in agreement, his heart was gone.

“It turns out I'm not as stupid as I thought,” he said with a laugh.

“No fool can be King of Maling,” said Cio San laughing as well.

“Anyone, if it's next to you, would feel stupid.” He patted Cio San on the back.

Cio San just smiled then said, “Anyone who is beside you, if you do not feel lucky, will definitely feel happy.”

These two people praised each other without further ado and full of sincerity.

“Let's bury these bodies.” While saying so Cio San moved on. He jumped over the fence. It looks like an empty area outside the fence that is enough to be used as a cemetery. Then he jumped there. With the help of a wood the size of a spear, he began to dig a grave.

Cukat Tong, who was originally bobbing his head, eventually also dug the grave. When they finished, they moved the bodies.

After they had finished their burial, they returned.

Apparently, my grandmother had finished. He looked at the two people in front of him. Then said, “Can I see the letter you talked about earlier?”

Cukat Tong issued two letters. That one warrants to the entire Ma Kauw members. The other, Kauwcu's personal letter to Cio San, was read some time ago Cukat Tong as they rested under a tree.

“Which letter should I give?” ask him to Cio San.

“Two,” says Cio San.

Cio San then said to the grandmother,

“Greetings to Miss. Sorry cayhe was unable to protect Miss.”'s father

Genuinely speaking. His tears were already welling up in his eyes.

Cukat Tong was shocked.

“Nona?”