The Fragrant Wood Swordsman
pkh 03 part 2

Because he had to always add fuel, the burning of this body took half a day. Then, in accordance with the temperature message, he collected the ashes and at night, witnessed the force of the stars that decorated the blue sky, Keng Hong then sowed the ashes from the top of the sword stone. The wind blew and carried the ashes scattered all the way, as if Sin-jiu Kiam-ong really was now united with nature around his beloved place.

Last night for Keng Hong sat daydreaming, besides remembering his temperature also thinking about his own situation. He had never thought about his condition because every day all his attention was devoted to learning and training, and besides that there was his teacher beside him who made him not feel lonely.

But now, after Sin-jiu Kiam-ong is gone, even his scars are gone, he begins to feel and see the fact that he is really alone in this world! When the teacher is not there, what will be done? Where's he going? What is the purpose of his next life? Back to the hometown?

He still remembers his hometown, the hamlet of Kwi-bun where he was born and played around until the age of ten. But why did he go back to Kwi-bun? His family has been exterminated, the house does not exist, and his return there will only uncover old memories that are very unpleasant.

To the Kun-lun-pai temple? There were many kind-hearted people, tosu-tosu who besides being kind and friendly to him, as he had experienced for two years. However, he is reminded of Kiang Lojin's message to Sin-jiu Kiam-ong that since he is not ‘orang Kun-lun-pai’, he should not stay in Kun-lun-pai, even he is not allowed to stay in the sword stone in Kiam-kok-san if the temperature is not there!

Goin' to where? Stay in there? No way! He was not reckless and shameless. He understands that his teacher and he are the ones who are ‘mondok’ because Kiam-kok-san is Kun-lun-pai territory. And if the host does not allow to live there, he also does not want to force. But if you go, where?

In his confusion, Keng Hong recalled his temperature. If he were to be his temperature, what would he do? His temperature is a man who always lives happily. Let alone grieving, bewildered and afraid never known him. Remind him of all his temperature stories about his temperature self at a young age. Still ringing in his ears the words that came out of the old lips that were still smiling, the bright face and the radiant eyes.

"Living once in the world, what is the use of complaining and being hard-hearted? Joy and pleasure can be enjoyed, just grab it! All the blessings of the One who has been bestowed upon us, why should we be wasted? Enjoy that blessing!"

"I like beauty the most. Beautiful nature outing, delicious food, all the melodious sounds, fragrant double, beautiful women! We've been blessed with eyes, nose, ears, mouth. Use your best to enjoy the blessings that fill the world. Use your eyes for all the beauty and enjoy it. Look at the beautiful nature outing, look at the beautiful flowers, look at the beautiful women! Use your ears to enjoy all the sweet sounds, birds chirping, wildlife drumming, harbor and melodious singing. A mouth? Enjoy all the delicious food because it is our right. Feel all the feelings in this world. Sweet, salty, savory, sour and bitter! A nose? Wear it to enjoy life, to smell double fragrant, tasty and fragrant! In short, for a hundred years I lived quite full of enjoyment and now facing death I am not curious and sorry anymore, Keng Hong."

Keng Hong smiled bitterly reminiscing about this remark of his temperature. Even at birth he did not dare to argue, but in his heart he did not agree with the opinion about life as expressed his temperature. Perhaps he had been influenced too much by ancient books that taught about the philosophy of life, about morality, civilization and culture.

His teacher didn't care about any of that. His teacher is the pursuer of worldly pleasures. However, even though he did not approve of his temperature opinion which in the case of the science of bun (literature) is not very deep knowledge, he could find a simplicity and honesty that is not made up, he could find, and know also that behind the way of life as ignorant as his temperature is hidden the basis of good and mighty character.

"How many hundreds of beautiful women have become my lover, Keng Hong." The temperature once told me. "I've never rejected a woman's love! Women to me are flowers in need of caress and affection. That's why I never rejected her, no matter if she was beautiful, sweet, bad, young or old! Of course, especially beautiful makeup, no matter she is a girl, a widow, or married, already having children or making fun of her! I accepted their arrival with my heart and both arms open! Only one is a taboo to me, which is that I do not want to approach a woman who does not like to accept my arrival. I do not want a woman who does not want me. I don't want one-sided love!"

Recalling this, Keng Hong shook his head. His temperature was truly a basket-eye! Female glutton! Of course he did not want to be like his temperature, but he felt moved to remember the last stand of his temperature that would not dare to challenge a woman who did not love him. Of course it is a very bad thing if the temperature is mating with a married woman, but if the woman herself likes.

"Just one message, Keng Hong. You may love a thousand women, but never let your feet be bound by marriage! Once you are bound, your freedom will be lost and you will not be able to sustain life as I am!"

Keng Hong was confused. Matters about love and marriage have yet to attract attention. However, the temperature is not jai-hwa-cat (a female rapist). And his temperature never intentionally commits a crime to others.