Scripture of the Dead
Chapter 777

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Shangguan Fei spent the entire day disguising himself, applying makeup and wiping it off, then applying it again. He was as meticulous as the woman most particular about her makeup in Liuren Lane, and even so, he was never satisfied. He dumped out more than a dozen basins of wash water alone.

Tie Linglong faithfully carried out the Dragon King's orders, keeping her eyes on Shangguan Fei the whole time. At first she stood by the door; around noon, she leaned against the wall; an hour later, she sat in a chair. Every so often, she pushed the chair a little closer to Shangguan Fei.

Outside, the sky darkened. Tie Linglong finally reached the little table where Shangguan Fei was putting on his disguise. Resting her head on her arms, she looked up at him and spoke first for the first time. "Are you planning to disguise yourself as a woman?"

Shangguan Fei pushed the oil lamp a little farther away and stared at his reflection in the mirror, looking slightly more satisfied. "I absolutely can't let anyone see through my disguise. In Jade City, Shangguan Fei's face is more dangerous than the Dragon King's. Oh, and don't call me by my real name. Hmm, I should pick an ordinary name..."

Even Shangguan Fei's voice had changed. Tie Linglong felt a chill race from the top of her head to the soles of her feet, raising goose bumps all over her. Her curiosity only grew. "Why does everyone say you like men?"

Shangguan Fei stopped what he was doing and looked at the green-eyed girl. "Are we that close? You're asking me something like that? If you want to insult me, go ahead. I'm used to it."

Tie Linglong sat up, a puzzled expression on her face. "I mean, can't

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