The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
Ki Jatmika's

Panji Tejo Laksono was surprised to hear that remark. He did not know the figure of the burly man with the head of the plontos at all. How did the man say that he was a bastard while Panji Tejo Laksono did not know.

Just as Panji Tejo Laksono was about to get out of his seat, his right hand was choked by Song Zhao Meng to keep him from moving at all. The eyes of Emperor Huizong's daughter kept glancing to her right. Panji Tejo Laksono immediately understood what was being hinted by his second empress.

Sure enough, the plontos-headed burly man along with his followers immediately approached the table beside Song Zhao Meng's right. A middle-aged man with a short beard that has been mixed with gray hair and frumpy clothes seems to be busy enjoying the food served on his desk. He did not flinch at all from his place even though the burly man was sitting on the opposite seat.

"Ki Jatmika the Bloody Tread Swordsman..

4 The full moon I am looking for you turns out Lord Shiva heard also my prayer and brought us here. Now, you choose to die quickly or die horribly, demon plinth?!", said the burly man as he violently pounded the dining table.

Kkkkkkh!!

The loud buzz immediately made the dining table fall apart but the lunch plate made of clay-clad banana leaves belonging to a middle-aged man called Ki Jatmika the Pendekar Tapak Bloody is directly in the pinch with the little finger and ring finger of the middle-aged man until the food above him did not spill a single drop.

This loud buzzing sound of course shocked everyone who was in that place. Making some people immediately scatter out of the place including the owner of the food stall with his daughter for fear of being the victim of a stray attack.

While Panji Tejo Laksono, Song Zhao Meng and Dyah Kirana still did not budge in the slightest and continued to enjoy their food as if the event had never happened.

"Sontoloy..

You belittle me, Bloody Tread Swordsman!", said the burly man who quickly swung his feet towards the plate in Ki Jatmika's right hand.

But the left hand of Ki Jatmika the Bloody Tread Swordsman quickly blocked the movement of the sturdy man's legs until his hard kick only stopped under the dinner plate Ki Jatmika who was still tightly pinched.

"Never dream of wasting food in front of me, Mustakajaya!! This is worth more than your life!", said Ki Jatmika as he pressed the burly man's ankle with the plontos head until the man's body was pushed back and hit the dining table behind him.

4 followers of the plontos-headed man named Mustakajaya immediately advanced to surround Ki Jatmika while thrusting their swords towards the middle-aged man's body.

Shreeeeetttthhh shreeeeetttthhh!!

Without removing the lunch plate in his right hand, Ki Jatmika kicked the food stall floor until his body bounces towards the ceiling of the food stall and then slid down on the swords of Mustakajaya followers who cross each other.

At the tip of the sword blade of his bullies, Ki Jatmika landed and quickly flicked his left hand towards the heads of his opponents.

Whuuth..

Prrakkkkk!!!

Aaaarrrgggghhhhh!!

The four Mustakajaya followers were immediately knocked down after Ki Jatmika's left palm hit their heads. Five black finger images were engraved on the faces of the four people. They died with fresh blood seeping out of the finger.

It is a high level of canuragan science owned by Ki Jatmika, Ajian Bone Crushing Site that makes it famous as the Bloody Tread Swordsman.

Seeing his men being killed easily, Mustakajaya immediately shot towards Ki Jatmika while swinging his greatsword in all directions.

Whhhuuutthh!!

As a result of Mustakajaya's crazy actions, one pole of the food stall building was immediately broken by the slash of his great sword. The dining table and chairs were shattered after being hit by the blind sword.

Ki Jatmika the Bloody Tread Swordsman easily dodged the attack for the sake of attack ngawur Mustakajaya. The middle-aged man nimbly dodged here and there. This made Mustakajaya even more furious.

While exerting all his inner strength, Mustakajaya continued to swing his sword in all directions. One of his slashes led to the place where Panji Tejo Laksono, Dyah Kirana and Song Zhao Meng enjoyed lunch.

Panji Tejo Laksono's fingers clamped down on the tip of Mustakajaya's large sword blade, which nearly slashed his neck. While coldly snorting, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately swung sharply towards Mustakajaya who was trying to pull his sword which was like being wedged into something strong until despite his might Mustakajaya tried to pull his sword but could not be separated.

"Don't interrupt my lunch or you'll accept the consequences!"

The heavy, authoritative sound that pitched the threat immediately made Ki Jatmika the Bloody Tread Swordsman slightly amazed. He who had heard the story of his teacher about the owner of an authoritative voice that is usually a king or nobleman immediately guessed. Especially when he saw the blade of the great sword belonging to Mustakajaya as attached tightly to the grip of the fingers of the fingers of the right hand of Panji Tejo Laksono. He was not sure if he could do the same.

'Who is this young warrior? His martial ability is very high. And I've never heard of a young swordsman with traits like him..

Mmmmmm.. It's interesting', inner Ki Jatmika.

After saying so, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately released his grip on Mustakajaya's large sword blade which resulted in the man with the head of the plontos being immediately strung back and suckling the floor of the food stall that was ravaged.

"Fuck!

Are you a friend of the Bloody Tread Swordsman to help him ha?", hardik Mustakajaya while rising from the fall.

"I'm not his friend, nor do I know him. I just want to have a quiet lunch with my wives without being bothered by your hostility.

If you want to fight, please go to this food stall. It's wide enough for you to complain about. If you are still stubborn to fight in this place, I will not hesitate to beat you both" Panji Tejo Laksono said firmly.

"Bad!

Who are you to dare to rule me, Ghost Gundul from Mount Welirang ha?", cried Mustakajaya as he darted rapidly towards Panji Tejo Laksono.

Dyah Kirana who had just finished eating, immediately released her shawl and quickly scouted her towards Mustakajaya.

"Much talk!!", growled Dyah Kirana immediately.

Whhhuuth..

Dhhaasshhh!

Aaauuugggghhhhh!!

Mustakajaya langsung terlempar keluar dari dalam ruangan warung makan setelah ujung selendang putih Dyah Kirana menghantam dada nya. Tubuh besar Mustakajaya terlebih dulu menabrak dinding warung makan hingga jebol sebelum menyusruk tanah halaman warung makan itu.

Along with that the heavy rain that flushed the place subsided. Panji Tejo Laksono put down his empty lunch plate along with Song Zhao Meng who also did the same. Not to forget, Panji Tejo Laksono put 6 pieces of silver on his dinner plate as the cost of lunch. The two immediately approached Dyah Kirana who was tidying her white shawl in her white kemben.

Tejo Laksono's banner helped to tidy up for a while before saying, "The rain has subsided. Let's continue our journey".

Song Zhao Meng and Dyah Kirana nodded obediently to the words of Panji Tejo Laksono. The two immediately tailed behind the handsome, sturdy man coming out from inside the food stall.

"Wait for the Swordsman..!"

Ki Jatmika's voice immediately stopped Panji Tejo Laksono and the two women.

"What's the matter, Old Man? Do you also want to interrupt my journey?", said Panji Tejo Laksono without turning towards Ki Jatmika behind him.

"Hehehehe..

Don't get me wrong, swordsman. I just want to know what your name is and who your teacher is? We can meet in this place. I am sure that someday the Single Sanghyang Creator of the Universe will definitely bring us back together.

I Ki Jatmika, a person from the martial world of Jawadwipa Land who knows me as a Bloody Tread Swordsman, will be very proud to have known you" said Ki Jatmika politely.

Hearing the heartfelt greeting from the middle-aged man, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately turned around.

"I'm Tejo Laksono. I don't have a degree and I'm from Padas Putih. My teacher at Padepokan Padas Putih is dead. He is Mpu Sakri", Panji Tejo Laksono replied quickly.

"just fine..

The students of Padepokan Padas Putih are amazing. Always tough and reliable. If you can know, where will the swordsman travel?", asked Ki Jatmika later.

"I want to go to Bukit Lanjar. There's something I need to do there. After that I will go to Jenggala, to Kotaraja Kahuripan", said Panji Tejo Laksono honestly.

"It's a coincidence that we're in the same direction. I also want to go to Kotaraja Kahuripan.

If the swordsman doesn't mind, can we join a group? The more friends on the trip the better", Ki Jatmika looked at Panji Tejo Laksono's handsome face expectantly.

Mmmmmm...

"May you travel with us.. But remember Ki Jatmika, we should not interfere in each other's affairs.

Can you accept that?", said Panji Tejo Laksono staring at Ki Jatmika's old face.

"Oh that's of course, Pendekar Tejo..

Let's go. If there is no obstacle, we can reach Bukit Lanjar before dusk arrives. I know the shortcut to get there", after saying that, Ki Jatmika took the bamboo caping that was lying near her seat earlier and immediately put on it.

The four of them immediately climbed on their horses and directly drove their horses towards the North.

After passing through the area of Pakuwon Kunjang which had become a fierce fighting arena the other day, they reached the border of the territory of the Duchy of Matahun. At the crossroads Ki Jatmika deflected the direction of their journey towards the right and Panji Tejo Laksono as well as Dyah Kirana and Song Zhao Meng followed in his footsteps.

And sure enough, as soon as the sky began to redden in the western horizon, they had already entered the foothills of the Bukit Lanjar.

A large stone monument the size of a buffalo is rectangular with an Old Javanese letter carving that reads as "Lanjar Hill" stand upright on the side of the road as wide as one fathom that divides the lush forest at the foot of the hill.

"Let's hurry, Swordsman Tejo..

The road is still visible. This forest is still a lot of his ferocious beasts. It is very dangerous for us if the night in this place" said Ki Jatmika while spurring his horse on a circular path at the foot of the hill.

"It seems Ki Jatmika knows this place very well, Brother Thee..

Do you not suspect anything at all?", said Song Zhao Meng who rode beside the right-hand Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Your words make sense, Meng Er..

But we have no choice but to follow. If he messes around, I will handle it myself" Panji Tejo Laksono replied immediately.

The four of them kept walking down that road. As the sun was about to sink in the western sky, they came to the front of an entrance gate that read the name "Padepokan Orchid Bulan".

Two young women in white clothes such as the makeup of the Yellow Orchid and the Lembayung Orchid immediately drew out their swords while approaching Panji Tejo Laksono and his friends with a vigilant attitude.

"Who are y'all? What business is there to this place?", asked the young girl while spreading her gaze to Panji Tejo Laksono and his friends.

"Just tell your boss, I'm Tejo Laksono who came to visit here. Want to meet the Moon Orchid Goddess", repaid Panji Tejo Laksono with a smile.

Hearing the name of Panji Tejo Laksono mentioned, the two young women dressed in all white immediately smiled and sheathed back their swords. For the day, Orchid Perak has made an announcement that if someone named Panji Tejo Laksono comes, anyone who serves at the gate of the padepokan must allow him to enter the padepokan.

"Please Kisanak..

Our leader has long awaited your arrival" the young woman said respectfully. His two companions in the back instantly opened the gate crossbar quickly. Ki Jatmika slightly frowned at the sign of astonishment with the welcome given to Panji Tejo Laksono.

The arrival of Panji Tejo Laksono and his friends immediately made a scene throughout the Moon Orchid Padepokan which were all women. The good looks of the young prince immediately make slurred shoes in the mouths of the disciples Padepokan Orchid Bulan which is joined by giggling laughter from them.

Arriving in front of the main hall of the padepokan, the Golden Orchid and the Silver Orchid immediately welcomed their arrival. But it would be surprised if the Silver Orchid saw who came with Panji Tejo Laksono.

The eyes of the middle-aged woman who was still looking beautiful instantly reddened the sign of great anger. Without any more hesitation, he immediately whipped out the silver-handled sword at his waist and immediately brandished it at Ki Jatmika.

"Old bastard!

Why are you here?!".