Scripture of the Dead
Chapter 778

A Leisurely Stroll

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Tu Gou took a deep breath and said seriously, "I'm ready."

Old Man Mu gave him a scornful look. "Ready for what?"

"To find the Central Plains martial artists and figure out why they came to Jade City."

Old Man Mu yawned. "Then go ahead. If you don't die, come back and tell me. I'm going to catch up on some sleep."

Tu Gou wasn't that stupid. He pointed at Old Man Mu and laughed a few times.

Old Man Mu looked puzzled. "Old Dog, honestly, you're a lot softer than you were when you were young. How did spending over ten years in seclusion turn you into a woman? Your sister, on the other hand, is as fiery as ever."

Tu Gou thought about it for a moment. "You're right. Maybe my self-control has improved. No, wait... Oh, I think I understand. Ever since I saw how much shorter you've gotten, and that your martial arts are no match for mine, I've been sighing and reminiscing..."

"Reminiscing, my ass." Old Man Mu jumped off his chair. His wrinkled face turned fierce. "I'm no match for you? Big talk. Let me tell you, even with only sixty or seventy percent of my power left, I could handle you with ease. When it comes to fighting and killing, power isn't all that matters. There's also experience and technique, and you're still a long way behind me in both."

Tu Gou was quite humble. "I am a long way behind. The Dragon King's power is a little weaker than mine, but I can't beat him. But you—" Tu Gou shook his head. "Experience and technique can't make up for such a huge gap."

The weaker someone was, the easier it was to provoke them. Old Man Mu proved the point. He knew

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