Old Man Mu was utterly captivated by the Death Sutra Swordplay. He believed he had already unraveled every secret hidden in the sword manual. All that remained was to keep killing, to keep improving. The swordplay turning on him? He couldn't care less. If it ever came to that, he'd gladly take action—what death could suit Old Man Mu better than taking his own life after becoming invincible?
The sword strike Shangguan Ru had used to defeat He Nu revealed that there was still a much broader side of the Death Sutra to explore. At the time, Old Man Mu had been on the roof, fully occupied with Unrivaled King, and missed that crucial moment. He'd regretted it ever since, and had resolved to uncover the truth.
"Old Man Mu." Shangguan Ru softened her voice as much as she could, without directly answering his offer to make a deal. "You don't have to kill anyone. You've managed to hold out this long..."
"That's right." Old Man Mu knew what she wanted to say and cut her off. "Heh, these past few days have been hard to endure. It's like I've gone back to the days when I first became an apprentice. But thanks to you and the Dragon King, the price I paid wasn't small, and the reward was well worth it. The Death Sutra—ha, what a good name! It's as if it were made just for me. The fact that the two of you delivered it right into my hands only makes me treasure it more."
"How did you know the sword manual was hidden at Giant Stone Cliff?"
"Heh, good girl, if you want to be a good person, don't play games. You still haven't told me whether you agree to my deal."
Shangguan Ru pulled Tie Linglong