Dragon and Phoenix
Chapter 59: The Secret of the Cucat Tong
They landed smoothly.
Cio San greeted them with a smile. Tong smiled as well. If friends meet, all they have in their hearts is joy. Suma Sun, though silent and her gaze remained empty, also showed a hint of joy.
“Greetings, Tayhiap. Is cayhe facing Luk-tayhiap, the famous former Pangcu of Kay Pang?” cukat Tong menjura. His knowledge was so vast that at one glance, he knew who the person before him was. Green stick in the hands of the grandfather already ‘tells’ many things.
“Ah, the one who rides birds like this in my time there is only one person, are you a disciple of the venerable Hong-siansing Tok?”
“That's right, Tayhiap. Cayhe she (price) Cukat named Tong,” replied Cukat Tong.
Hong-siansing Tok. Ah, finally Cio San knows also what the name of the teacher Cukat Tong. His knowledge of the martial world is still shallow than others.
Suma Sun also gave her greetings.
Ang Lin Hua has reappeared.
Such meetings are always heart warming. The difference between friendship and love is only one, that in friendship, you will not be afraid to lose.
They sat around and enjoyed the food. Cukat Tong always carries unexpected objects. Who could have guessed that in the middle of the forest on top of the mountain, they could enjoy the expensive wine and the most delicious cuisine in the world?
“Listen to the complexity of the problem in Bu Lim, it feels like there is indeed a big plan behind all this,” Luk Ping Hoo said starting a chat.
“The seizure of Bu Lim Bengcu this time is indeed full of intrigue and secrets,” said Cukat Tong.
“By what's so great about being Bu Lim Bengcu?” ang Lin Hua.
Cio San just smiled.
“Eh, why are you smiling? Must there be something else popping up in your brain?” ask Cukat Tong.
Cio San just shook his head while continuing to eat.
Said Cukat Tong, “So Bu Lim Bengcu is definitely great, Ang-siocia. In addition to having the right to decide and prosecute all matters in Bu Lim, he also has the right to master and study the terrible ancient silat books. In addition, according to the latest news, the emperor himself will appoint him if he has been elected. The Emperor may directly ask the Bengcu to help the country in its resistance to Mongol interference on the border.”
Cio San's eyes shine, “Meet the emperor? Wow, that's fun too. If I could meet the emperor, what would I say to him huh?”
“You will definitely ask to be given one of her paddles for you kawini,” Cukat Tong said. If you're joking, they did forget to use ‘cayhe’ and others.
“Haha... Hearing your words, I have two conclusions,” said Cio San.
“What is it?” ask Cukat Tong.
“Because you know what's on my mind, it's very likely that you're a worm in my stomach.”
“Hahaha.. And the second one?”
“The second thing is, you have the same desire.”
Everyone laughed out. Of course Suma Sun did not come laughing. It takes a lot of effort to make her smile. Especially laugh.
“According to Tayhiap, about who did it?” ask Cukat Tong to the grandfather.
After thinking for a long time, Luk Ping Hoo replied,
“Everyone is suspect, and everyone can have their own intentions.”
“Tayhiap Means?”
“Take an example of Cio San,” says Luk Ping Hoo. “People with abilities like him, aren't they obviously the most suspect?”
Proceeds,
“He has a very high silat science. His intelligence is above average. Come to think of it, he is the fastest to be the ‘big brain’. Anyone would definitely believe, if it were said that Cio San was his brain.”
Everyone nodded.
Then the grandfather continued,
“But that's exactly what. I'm sure this ‘big box’, precisely the person you didn't expect. It could be, he is not a silat expert. Just a thinker. It could be, maybe he is me, Cukat-tayhiap, or Suma-tayhiap,” he explained.
“So you can imagine how complicated Bu Lim is now, because everyone is suspect. No more trust. All spying on each other. Each party guesses each other.”
“Luck there is cayhe,” Cio San said.
When everyone looked at him in wonder, he continued,
“With the existence of cayhe accused as ‘big box’ like the incident at Khu-hujin's house, surely Bu Lim's world has begun to be safe and secure, all suspicions are lost, all suspicions are, because at least they have a common enemy at the moment.”
“Heh, so you did deliberately let yourself be accused like this?” ask Cukat Tong.
“Of course not. I've almost killed them all back then ‘kan? Hahaha..,” answers lightly. Continue, “But I am grateful now to be a scapegoat, at least even make me now free to move.”
“How can you freely move, if the whole world is looking for you at this time?” cukat Tong.
“Aren't you also being searched? You ‘kan have been considered as my accomplice since the incident at Khu-hujin's house.”
“Hehe...” Cukat Tong just scratching the head. He said, “About, what should we do now?”
“Are all the leading people of Bu Lim leaving for Thay San?” ask Cio San.
“I know, yes. The Ciangbunjin major universities such as Bu Tong-pay, Siau Lim-pay, Go Bi-pay and others, have traveled with their respective college groups,” explained Cukat Tong.
“How long is the trip from here to Bu Tong-pay, if using your birds?” ask Cio San.
“About 3 days. What do you want to do in Bu Tong-pay?” cukat Tong.
Cio San just smiled.
“Suma-tayhiap, can you accompany Ang-siocia on the journey to Thay San?”
Suma Sun just nodded.
Cio San was silent.
Among friends, you will not thank your mouth. You say thank you to your heart and your actions.
“Locianpwe have any plans after from here?” cio San asked Luk Ping Hoo.
“Nothing. At first, I came here only to find and kill you. But if it happens like this, I'm even confused about what to do?”
“What if Locianpwe just tagged along with Suma-tayhiap and Ang-siocia to Thay San?” the Cio San.
After thinking for a while, Luk Ping Hoo replied, “Alright.”
They rested for a while before continuing on. Suma Sun, Ang Lin Hua, and Luk Ping Hoo went to Thay San. While Cio San and Cukat Tong went to Bu Tong-pay.
Cio San just flew this time. He used to fly as well, when Cukat Tong was rescued from the Khu-hujin residence. But it was a precarious atmosphere, and he did not have time to pay attention to many things. Now that he was in the air and his mind was clear, Cio San was apparently a bit horrified as well.
“You're not afraid of falling?” ask Cio San.
“Why be afraid? I won't fall.”
“Never once have you fallen? Or these birds starve and reach, and then you free-fall with them?”
“No.”
“Good.”
“You scared?” now Cukat Tong asked back.
“I'm not a demon. Of course I have fear.”
“Haha…. Just this time I heard there was a Tayhiap claiming to be afraid.”
The word fear is indeed a very forbidden word among Kang Ouw. But Cio San admitted it honestly.
“Whose word am I a Tayhiap?” cio San hatch.
“Two many people.”
“That's ‘kan their word. If I never claimed to be Tayhiap, why can't I confess to being scared?”
“Betul also. Many people in this world claim to be brave. But few humans would boldly claim to be cowards. Because being a coward, it also sometimes takes courage to admit it.”
The 3-day trip to Bu Tong-pay is certainly not done continuously. There are times when they land in the forest to feed these birds and rest them. Both of these people also rested.
Cukat Tong's favorite resting style is leaning against shady trees while enjoying wine and food.
While eating, Cio San asks “What is Khu-hujin doing facing this all?”
“Why did you ask me? You think I'm a worm in his stomach? Haha..”
Cio San did not laugh, he just smiled.
“If you've smiled, I always feel worried.”
“If you're not worried, you're happy? Are you a same-sex lover?”
“Hahaha Cukat Tong just laughed.
“You still haven't answered my question,” said Cio San solemnly.
Cukat Tong just stared at Cio San.
Finally, smiling, he opened his voice.
“Indeed there is not a single thing I can hide from you.”
“Some things.”
“As?”
“You work for Khu-hujin.”
“Haha...”.
Sometimes, if the secret is discovered, other than anger, people can only laugh.
“I admit, I worked for him. But how did you know?” ask Cukat Tong.
“Simple only. See your face.”
“You can do it just by looking at the look on your face?”
“I ‘kan have finished Khu-hujin's gift book.”
“Ya, right. The book is on me now.”
Cio San just nodded then continued,
“Every time I lured you his name, your countenance always changed. There are signs that you admire and respect him. The look of awe is very clear, if you want to pay attention to people. Indeed the radiance on your face a little you cover, but I can see clearly.”
“So armed with just that, you can draw a conclusion?”
“Of course not, I also noticed many other things.”
“As?”
“Like the fact that you once had a story with Bwee Hua.”
Cukat Tong was silent.
“You never loved him. You may have lived with him and become his slave. But you can finally free yourself. That's why, you're actually reluctant to meet with Bwee Hua. Even if you've been hurt by him, you still can't hate or even kill him. Then you let yourself get caught by him. With abilities like yours, when can anyone poison and kidnap you?”
Proceeds,
“I also noticed the look on your face, when I freed you first from the Valley of the Thousand Butterflies. You didn't look at him for a second. There was fear and fear. Am I right?”
“All right. I did once rub it. I gave my life to him. Until one day I realized that I had wrongly loved her.”
“You're never wrong for falling in love. You just picked the wrong guy.”
“Maybe. After I realized my mistake, I tried to escape. But you know for yourself, the influence of Bwee Hua on the men who like it, is very big. Not to mention coupled with the demon flower she was wearing to poison our brains all. If I run away, in a matter of days, I will definitely look for him back. That's because the devil flowers make us addicted and always depend on Bwee Hua.”
“Until finally, on my last escape, I was saved by Khu-hujin. He was on his way in the middle of the forest. I was held captive for days, so my addiction eventually disappeared entirely. Patiently, he treated and advised me. Because it is very indebted, I finally devote myself to him,” explained Cukat Tong.
“I also know, a person like you can't possibly want me to go anywhere. Haha... We don't have any ties, but you're totally obedient to me. Surely there is someone who commands you to obey me. If it's not Khu-hujin, I don't know who else,” said Cio San.
Proceeds,
“When I was kidnapped by Ma Kauw, I was helped by a group of people disguised as royal soldiers. Their science is great and diverse. A long time ago, I thought about who they were, and I then came to the conclusion, that they were Khu-hujin's men in charge of escorting me.”
“You know why Khu-hujin is so interested in you?” ask Cukat Tong.
“He needs my energy,” replied Cio San.
“True once! At first, I wondered why you were so important in his eyes. But after a long time with you, I'm just starting to see why. Khu-hujin's views are rarely wrong.”
“You are on board, also because the command is not?”
“Yes. He told me to escort you, because the troops sent to accompany you are all dead. Killed by Ang Soat. But I'm not allowed to intervene. Just accompany and report only,” said Cukat Tong. Then he said, “In your opinion, why is he so interested in this matter all?”
“Everyone has an interest. In my view, Khu-hujin just wants power. No one can be more powerful than him.”
Cukat Tong simply smiled.
Cio San smiled.
“But the most reasonable is, since the first he has indeed competed with Bwee Hua.”
“Hahahaha... Right!!” cukat Tong.
“Those shoes you wear, are they Bwee Hua?” ask Cio San.
“True.”
“You still love him?”
“True.”
“You fell in love with the richest and most beautiful woman in the world?” ask Cio San.
“Why? The man who falls in love with such a woman, is not a man who humbles himself,” replied Cukat Tong.
“See what it does to you.”
“While he has hurt me, he has also made my heart happy. I even wondered if my life could go on without him. For a person like me, getting such pleasure from the most beautiful and richest woman in the whole world, is enough to give a great gratitude.”
Sometimes, people who hurt their hearts, like to forget that in their lives, they also get happiness and good memories from people who hurt them. Unfortunately, most people do prefer to remember pain than to remember beauty.
It was fortunate that Cukat Tong was not such a person.
Cukat Tong is part of the so-called sky vibrator. People who still do their best, even if they are hurt and disappointed. Who keep praying and hope for the best sincerely and sincerely.
If we can forget the good of people, why not forget the bad?
Isn't life so quiet and peaceful?
Isn't that how your steps become light and your eyes become bright?
People whose lives are light, are certainly much happier. Because a happy life is not just found in love. The ultimate happiness is the happiness that cannot be lost even if you have nothing in your life.
You have nothing, but you can still be happy. What else can be taken from you?
Because all the origins of sadness are the beginning of loss. If you don't have anything to lose, can you be sad?
This is an easy understanding, but unfortunately not many humans are willing to admit.
Sure oes. If man is willing to admit, is there still sadness on this earth?
Cio San looked in admiration at Cukat Tong. Men who are hurt by love usually become a laughing stock. But towards people like Cukat Tong, inevitably, Cio San had to be amazed. It's not easy being a good person to someone who has hurt you.
They kept quiet for a long time, then Cio San said, “That's why, from the beginning I suspected you.”
“Surprisingly what?”
“People like you can't want to be ruled by someone else if they don't have a really strong reason. Even if the emperor gave the order though, if you don't want to, of course you don't do it.”
“You think I want to carry out your requests because Khu-hujin told me to obey you?”
Cio San nodded.
“You're wrong. I did what you asked, because I was amazed at you.”
“I'm sure you have another reason.”
“What?” ask Cukat Tong.
“If you have worked for Khu-hujin, your inner contradiction will certainly arise if now you have to deal with Bwee Hua.”
“Then?”
“You tried your hardest to keep him from dying, didn't you?”
“At least, with my hard work serving you and serving Khu-hujin, when I can't ask for a little forgiveness for him?”
“No need.”
“Is his sin so great?”
“Not. Because of our friendship. Without you giving me any debt of gratitude, without you following my requests, I will still grant your request to forgive Bwee Hua.”
Cukat Tong looked at the young man in front of him that.“All my life, I just heard a human being say this to me,” said Cukat Tong.
“That's because all my life anyway, I've never found a friend like you,” Cio San said.
They kept quiet and drank wine.
Sometimes, wine is most delicious if drunk in silence.
Sometimes, friends mean the most if they are with you in solitude.
Two of the best things in life are already there. What else are they worried about?
“What are we to Bu Tong-pay?” ask Cukat Tong suddenly.
“Every source of problems is there. That's where we started the investigation.”