The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
Lin'an City

Princess Anarawati immediately woke up from her beautiful thoughts as soon as she heard the voice of Panji Tejo Laksono, "Ah has arrived. Why so fast?".

Hearing that murmur, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately smiled faintly at a glance then his handsome face returned flat as usual.

"Keep why so fast? The Princess still wants to linger in my sling?"

Blushed embarrassed by the beautiful face of Princess Anarawati heard the words of Panji Tejo Laksono. Fortunately, it was night time. If noon must be the face of Princess Anarawati must look flushed to withstand the embarrassment. Especially when Panji Tejo Laksono lowered his body, it felt like something was missing from the life of the Second Maharaja Jaya Indrawarman's daughter.

"Finely, the Princess immediately entered the palace. Outside of being unsafe for a woman as beautiful as you are, Princess" Panji Tejo Laksono said, confirming her slightly tangled clothes.

Princess Anarawati smiled faintly at the voice of Panji Tejo Laksono which sounded like a beautiful song tone in her ears. This beautiful girl who is tall like Panji Tejo Laksono looks so happy at the side of the young prince from Kadiri.

With a sweet smile, Princess Anarawati looked at Panji Tejo Laksono's handsome face, "Thank you for your concern, Young Master Tejo Laksono. I'd better get inside, maybe my two servants have already entered the palace and are waiting for my arrival".

Panji Tejo Laksono nodded in understanding.

Princess Anarawati immediately pulled Panji Tejo Laksono's shirt and quickly landed a kiss on the prince's right cheek. While holding in shame, the daughter of the Second Maharaja Jaya Indravarman immediately ran towards the palace gate. This incident was so fast, that Panji Tejo Laksono just gawked without having a chance to comment anything. She regained consciousness after seeing Princess Anarawati staring at her from the palace gate before disappearing from sight.

"This princess is hemmmmmm, really brave".

After that Panji Tejo Laksono immediately turned around and jumped high into the air and then darted quickly between the tops of the trees towards the east, to the Port of Vijaya.

Arriving at the Port of Vijaya, Gumbreg was seen burning large shrimp as big as an adult arm accompanied by Tumenggung Ludaka, Tumenggung Rajegwesi and Luh Jingga. The brand new Tejo Laksono banner came right up to them, "Well, this looks like it's delicious. Where's my Uncle?".

Panji Tejo Laksono's words immediately made the four people turn towards Panji Tejo Laksono. Three people were seen smiling brightly, while Luh Orange looked sour on his face.

"This is Gusti Prince, I've prepared", Gumbreg held out one large grilled shrimp that had been pierced using a piece of bamboo that he had out of nowhere. Panji Tejo Laksono immediately received the sweet-smelling spiced grilled shrimp immediately.

Devouringly, Panji Tejo Laksono sat on a port stake while directly enjoying the large shrimp grilled given by Gumbreg. Out of one, Gumbreg immediately approached him, "The punishment of the servant is done not Gusti Prince?".

The banner of Tejo Laksono immediately glared wide towards Demung Gumbreg. Moreover, the look in Luh Jingga's eyes looks upset looking at her. Immediately Panji Tejo Laksono stepped on Demung Gumbreg's big toe standing to his left.

"Aduuuhhhhh my big toe....!!"

Demung Gumbreg immediately groaned in pain as his big toe was stepped on by Panji Tejo Laksono. The young prince immediately glared at the fat man, "Who is punishing you Uncle ha? Or do you really want me to punish?".

'That's like I'm wrong again', Gumbreg's inner self while enduring the pain in his big toe.

"Ti-no kog Gusti Prince, servant not in the law. This is specifically for Gusti Prince.

Please forgive me, please do not step on the toes of servant Gusti Prince. It's being canned", hiba Gumbreg immediately.

Hihahii...

There was a soft laugh from the mouth of Tumenggung Ludaka while Rajegwesi was seen smiling at the culum trying hard so as not to laugh at the unlucky fate experienced by Gumbreg.

"Other times if Uncle Gumbreg talks recklessly again, beware..

Luh Jingga, come with me now", Panji Tejo Laksono rushed to leave the place at Luh Jingga's company.

Once Panji Tejo Laksono and Luh Jingga had boarded the ship, the laughter of Tumenggung Ludaka and Tumenggung Rajegwesi immediately broke.

Demung Gumbreg immediately swerved towards the two of them, "The bottom of the shucks! Are you happy to see me suffer?"

"Your own fault. Already know Gusti Prince Panji Tejo Laksono silent no business and you in use as his foothold, uh you even say punishment.

Isn't that the same as exposing Gusti Prince's secret, Mbreg?".

"But Lu, I'm just being honest about what happened. Besides, I was in the law to find shrimp on the beach earlier", Demung Gumbreg did not want to be blamed.

"You're not wrong, Mbreg, but your words are misplaced.

Already know that Gusti Prince hid his meeting eh instead you dismantled in front of Luh Jingga. As true as a subordinate, it remains wrong if we are not good at carrying ourselves when together with the employer. Remember that", said Rajegwesi with a thin smile.

Gumbreg did not answer Tumenggung Rajegwesi's words. In silence he cursed the misfortune that had befallen him since this afternoon.

Luh Jingga who helped Panji Tejo Laksono take off the clothes of the young prince looks sniffing the smell of the clothes. Panji Tejo Laksono who saw him, immediately looked at him with a little wonder, "What are you doing Luh?"

"There is no Gusti Prince, only the servant smelled a different fragrance from this outfit. Usually I wash with a sprinkling of roses, but why turn into jasmine now?", Luh Jingga scratched his head.

'Haish, women are like cats. It is very clever to distinguish smells. That must have smelled the body of Princess Anarawati that I carried earlier'

"Oh maybe it was because the jasmine tea that was served spilled onto my shirt.. Don't think too much about it, it's already night. We should immediately rest ", said Panji Tejo Laksono while laying his body on the wooden cot of his bed.

After tidying up Panji Tejo Laksono's clothes, Luh Jingga immediately came out of the prince's bedroom.

The night is getting late. The cold atmosphere of the Vijaya Port air felt colder than usual. Everyone was seen sleeping in their respective places except for a few guard soldiers who were still seen chatting with his friend.

Next morning..

Inside the Royal Palace of Champa, the Second Maharaja Jaya Indravarman seemed shocked to hear reports from Princess Anarawati about the emergence of the Southern Star Group in the capital of the Kingdom of Champa. What else when Princess Anarawati said that Champa troops have been infiltrated by rebel forces based in Panduranga City.

"This can't be allowed!

Mahamantri, maamantri,

Immediately do an examination throughout Kotaraja. Whoever is involved, arrest and put in jail.

Devadikara,

"Daulat Maharaja Champa", replied the entire court of Champa immediately.

After the order is lowered, a large check is carried out. Some were captured by the soldiers and thrown in jail, while in the port of Vijaya the sailors who docked in the expiry by giving them a road letter for them including a large junkyard belonging to the group of Panji Tejo Laksono.

Rakryan Purusoma immediately put on a bright face as soon as the road letter they got, while Panji Tejo Laksono chose to leave a letter to Devadikara for Princess Anarawati as a farewell speech.

Slowly the large junks of Panji Tejo Laksono left the Port of Vijaya heading towards the North.

Princess Anarawati immediately cried when she read the letter sent by Panji Tejo Laksono. Devadikara tried hard to comfort her granddaughter.

"That's it, my grandson ..

There is no need for you to cry about the young man's departure. He was on his way to the Land of China to carry out his duties. If indeed you are destined to be a match with her, there will definitely be a way for you to meet. Submit ourselves to the power of the God Ruler of the Universe ", Devadikara said as he stroked the head of Princess Anarawati.

The sudden departure of Panji Tejo Laksono from the territory of Champa Kingdom really brings deep sorrow to Princess Anarawati.

Meanwhile, a large junkyard boarded by Panji Tejo Laksono and his entourage continued to advance towards the North. Along the way this time smoothly without any significant obstacles.

After 15 days of sailing, finally a large junkyard belonging to the group of Panji Tejo Laksono arrived at Lin'an Port. During the crossing of the Taiwan Strait, their junks were hit by a typhoon once to suffer minor damage but were still able to continue their journey.

Lin'an City was a major port city during the Song Dynasty. Hundreds of ships anchored in the port of Lin An City became trade traffic between countries both by sea and by river. The city was also one of the most prosperous areas of the time.

Hangzhou Governor Su Dong PO successfully built this city into a rapidly growing city during his reign. He was appointed Governor of Hangzhou in 1089, the governor who is also a famous poet has his own views on the progress of the city which is also a deep port for foreign sailors.

The banner of Tejo Laksono stared at the dozens of large ships anchored in the port of Lin'an as slowly their large junks slowly docked to the dock. While continuing to stare at the land of the foreign land, he glanced at Rakryan Purusoma who stood not far from where he stood, "So this is the city where Emperor Song lives, Uncle Purusoma?"

"Not the Wrestling Prince, Emperor Song lived in the Imperial Palace of Kaifeng City.

We must continue the journey by horse-drawn carriage to get there", answered Rakryan Purusoma while saluting the prince.

"But before that we have to meet the Governor of Hangzhou to ask for a road letter so that there is no difficulty to get there.

This is the standard rule for all immigrants who want to meet Emperor Song", Rakryan Purusoma added immediately.

After their junks were docked perfectly, the group of Panji Tejo Laksono led by Rakryan Purusoma immediately looked for a place to spend the night. Some of their luggage was still on the jung ship because they had to find a horse carriage to transport gifts for Emperor Song. Along the way they were fascinated by the crowds of Lin'an City which was filled with traffic of traders and residents passing by. High-rise buildings are visible in the southwest direction.

While admiring the hustle and bustle of the city, Rakryan Purusoma finally found a fairly large inn with a magnificent gate with the inscription "Spring Inn" located not far from the residence of the Governor of Hangzhou, Su Dong Po. This two-storey inn was so majestic it stood on the edge of the highway of Lin'an City.

A man dressed in cheap but neat and clean materials typical of Chinese maid clothes immediately approached them. A friendly smile was etched on his yellow-skinned face.

"Welcome to the Spring Inn, Sir..

Is there anything I can help you with?", said the waiter in thick Chinese. Rakryan Purusoma who was fluent in Chinese immediately answered him quickly and politely.

"We want 12 rooms to rest for two days here, waiter.

Is there?", asked Rakryan Purusoma. Hearing Rakryan Purusoma's speech and after paying attention to his followers, the servant immediately understood that they were immigrants from abroad.

"There's Master. There are lots of empty rooms in our place.

Let the servants prepare your place. The cost per night is 1 small silver tail, because there are all 12 rooms at times 2 nights, then the whole amount is 24 silver tails. If coupled with room service and food then all 36 silver tail Master", said the thin mustachioed man with a friendly smile. At the time of the inn business again deserted like this, someone bought 12 rooms is certainly a blessing in itself for him.

1 Small silver tail of the Song Dynasty is equivalent to 1 silver piece of the Kingdom of Panjalu.

"Sir, we came with a lot of people. It is possible to stay longer in this place. It can be 4 or even 5 days. Give us a cut, I assure you your business has nothing to lose", Rakryan Purusoma bid for their lodging fee.

"Haiya, it's been very little we've taken advantage of, sir.

Can't if you have to cut the price", the waiter tried to survive.

"Then we apologize, we'll find another inn. Excuse me sir", Rakryan Purusoma replied as he turned around. Demung Gumbreg who was tired of walking, immediately grumbled annoyed with the attitude of Rakryan Purusoma.

"Kog is back again? My legs are sore!"

"Close your mouth Mbreg, we do not speak their language so we can only go with what Rakryan Purusoma said", cut Tumenggung Ludaka while holding Gumbreg's hand.

"But Lu..."

Not yet Gumbreg finished talking, a voice heard from the waiter, "Wait for Master, we can still talk again about the price".

Hearing those words, Rakryan Purusoma immediately smiled faintly and turned his body around.

"All right, I'll give you a price cut. You can pay 30 small silver tails for two days.

Please pay in advance", said the waiter while smiling wryly. Rakryan Purusoma then signaled to Tumenggung Rajegwesi who held the role of their travel finance.

After paying, they were escorted to their respective rooms to rest. Apparently in this inn is provided special services such as being able to take a warm bath and entertainment that is held every night. In addition, the food in this place is also quite good even though it feels a little foreign on the tongue of the people of the Kingdom of Panjalu.

That afternoon when Panji Tejo Laksono was enjoying a warm bath on the second floor of his bedroom, suddenly there was a commotion from the bottom floor. It sounded like the sound of people fighting fiercely using weapons. Panji Tejo Laksono instantly grabbed his clothes and changed clothes quickly. He immediately looked towards the commotion that was going on.

Two young men are complaining about their martial arts skills downstairs. Some of the dining tables had been shattered by their fierce fight. A young man in typical Chinese clothes brandished his sword towards a young man in white clothes in anger.

"Huang Lung's...

Today I will avenge the death of my teacher!"