The Adventure of the Kecapi
Chapter 239

Then they saluted each other and reviewed smiles simultaneously.

The three of them sat on the grass not far from the place.

"Brother Lan! let's talk as partners. I hope that the high-headed Miss Cu also agrees with Brother Lan and will devote his energy to helping our cause" the chairman said.

Hok Cu was astonished to see Hong Lan declaring that she wanted to help the group of fighters who joined the gathering.

But it was none of his business and he just happened to be there with Hong Lan and hearing the words of the leader of the society, he shook his head with a smile.

"Of course I agree that you or anyone against officials who eat public money and state money, officials who oppress the common people, officials who, forcing people to become canal-making workers as unpaid rood workers. But I myself do not want to be bound, because I still have personal tasks that are very important and that I must carry out," he said subtly but firmly.

"Hc ..ha..ha....!"

Suddenly there was a sound of laughter and Hok Cu glanced at the vice-chairman as he heard them let out a laugh.

"Ha.ha...ha..! why don't you help us? Thus, we will be able to strengthen the friendship between us and Miss. Didn't we meet each other at Ho Tin's diner, Miss?"

The one who put out those words was the Skinny Tall with a Big Nose, the youngest person who knew the eyes of the basket.

"That's right," continued his friend.

 "After Swordsman Hong Lan becomes the assistant of chairman Gan Lok, it means that he is also our ally, and we will be happy if we can ally with Miss Hok Cu" said the thin, big-nosed Si.

Hok Cu smiled, but in his mind that these kinds of people were really dangerous to approach. Not to mention, after they had been defeated by Hong Lan, now their attitude had already turned around completely, and with a fawning tone they referred to Hong Lan as a swordsman. And he can grasp the lewd flirtatious meaning in the words of the man beside the big-nosed skinny guy.

"Hmm, I still feel astonished to see the three of you suddenly being here to be allies of this society. do not see you as the ones who oppose the head of the Siongan area while in the restaurant!" hok Cu.

"Miss Hok Cu needs to know that these are believers who are messengers of Cang Jin who are our allies" explained Gan Lok.

Hearing this, Hok Cu's pair of eyes widened, even Hong Lan also felt astonished.

"How can this be?" asked Hok Cu who was astonished.

"You are the defenders of the people who oppose the authorities who oppress the common people and now you are allied with Cang Jin, a corrupt ruler and a superior bribe!" continue to Hok Cu.

"Ha.ha...ha...! these are the things that a leader needs to have in addition to just having silat. Miss Hok Cu, please don't be surprised to hear this. We are against a government that oppresses the people, so it is necessary for us to ally ourselves with some officials who can agree to our struggle, on the basis of mutual benefit. Cang Jin is an official we can trust and can work with." explains Gan Lok.

Without asking much more he can judge what kind of people call themselves these fighters. They do not hesitate to ally with a ruler on the basis of mutual benefit.

It is clear that the basis of their "struggle" is not for the people, but for the mutual benefit.

Then Hok Cu turned to Hong Lan, and the young man happened to be looking at him.

"Miss, it's good that we both help the common people and carry out our duties as true warriors!" hong Lan said in a soft voice.

"Defending the people or seeking personal position and profit?" hok Cu asked with a furrow of both eyebrows.

But he was indeed a strange and astute young man, even if his heart was hot, he was able to hold it in and still smile.

"Both, Miss Hok Cu. Defending the people is important, but seeking personal advancement is also important" Hong Lan said.

Hok Cu stood up.

"Hemmm, to me, those two interests cannot possibly be in line. If in line, of course the struggle will be perverted and lost. Never mind, it's none of my business, but I have to go now. Chief Gan Lok and Brothers, farewell! I have to go now!" hok Cu said then left the room without saying much more.

Those who saw him only looked on in wonder. They had thought that the lady was Hong Lan's best friend or colleague, not that it seemed that between them there was no relationship at all.

"Executor Hong Lan, why don't you hold him back? Is he not your best friend?" asked Gan Lok who now also mentioned the secretary to Hong Lan because other than he knew that the young man was very clever and swordsman-spirited, he said, also to please the young man who wants to be tied up to be a very tough ally.

"We have just gotten acquainted," Hong Lan replied truthfully and she furrowed her brows in disappointment. He was not willing to let the girl leave just like that.

"Oh, then, it's dangerous. Lest he become a government spy and open our secrets," said worried Gan Lok.

Hong Lan stood up, standing up,

"Come, you guys helped me. We have to catch Hok Cu if he doesn't want to help us!" hong Lan Excited.

Without waiting for an answer, Hong Lan immediately stepped out after issuing that commanding speech. And as by itself, the nine leaders of the fellowship plus the three men dressed in all yellow had already risen and followed him.

From here alone it had seen the influence and authority of Hong Lan who had a strange and firm attitude in addition to her gentleness.

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Meanwhile Han Beng held back his steps when he heard the clattering of horse legs from that front. It turned out that the horseman was among a dozen bodyguard soldiers who had been desperately defending Liu Tai and he came riding while leading another horse.

As soon as he saw Han Beng standing on the edge of the path, he held back his horse and quickly jumped down, then saluted Han Beng.

"Decider, I was sent by Liu Tai to invite you to come to him because he wants to talk to you. Go ahead, swordsman, I've brought a horse for you" Liu Tai's man said.

Han Beng furrowed his eyebrows, it was indeed helping the ruler who was being surrounded and attacked by criminals or robbers, but he really did not want to get acquainted with the magnate.

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