The cat looked at Professor Gu.

Thinking to myself, of course they're similar! The cat's chess skills were taught by Ah Jin!

"The cat and Ah Jin are destined to be together."

"Haha, alright, it's because you two are destined to meet."

Old Man Ye's hands were itching to play chess as he looked at the chessboard. Besides growing spiritual plants and medicinal herbs, his greatest hobby was playing chess.

Unfortunately, his chess skills were mediocre, but he was a master of cheating.

Old Madam Mu noticed this and had the servants remove the chessboard.

Now, Old Man Ye finally has some peace and quiet.

After a while, Old Man Ye took out several bottles of pills, placed them on the table, and asked Maomao with a smile, "Maomao, did you refine all these pills?"

The cat nodded.

Although they already knew beforehand, the three of them still couldn't help but be shocked.

Professor Gu said, "I was really surprised when I received the pill that day. I had seen this pill in my father's hands when I was young. I never expected to see it again now."

Old Man Ye: "Isn't that right! I thought the art of alchemy had died out!"

Madam Mu looked at Maomao with affection. "Maomao, the reason I called you here today is to ask you why you took out the pills to sell?"

The cat looked at the three of them and said, "Because the Eight Gates are too weak."

The three old people stared blankly at the cat, not knowing what to say.

Eight Gates...weak...

The word "weak" can even be used in relation to the Eight Gates.

You should know that the Eight Gates is the most mysterious power in China, something that many people can only dream of, and can't even reach the threshold of!

However, the cat described it as if... it really was weak.

"Hehe..." Old Man Ye chuckled awkwardly, "Why aren't you laughing? Isn't this joke funny?"

Madam Mu tried to explain to Maomao, "Maomao, the strength of the Eight Gates cannot be revealed. We restrain the people of the Eight Gates because we don't want to cause panic among the world."

But the cat said, "Even if it's exposed, it's still very weak."

Madam Mu: "..."

Old Man Ye: "..."

Professor Gu: "..."

Hearing them talking, even Mu Jin, who was focused on playing the game, looked up and glanced at them.

This cat is enough to give the old man and woman a heart attack.

Old Man Ye: "Ahem, Kitty, can you tell me where the Eight Gates are weak? Is there someone stronger than the Eight Gates?"

The cat paused.

Old Man Ye was smug, thinking that the cat wouldn't be able to say anything.

But actually, the cat wanted to talk about herself! It's just that that seemed too high-profile.

They had worked hard to manage the Eight Gates, so she shouldn't provoke them.

So, the cat said tactfully, "The leaders of the Eight Gates are not up to par. Besides me... we also need to get rid of A-Jin... and Jiu Yunchi as well."

Madam Mu: "..."

Old Man Ye: "..."

Professor Gu: "..."

Aside from those three, aren't there five left?

Tan Zheng, Ye Mingshi, Gu Zeyi, Song Ci, Jiang Shaoze.

If even the sect leader can't do it, what can the others say?

Old Man Ye said weakly, "Cat, each of the eight sects has its own strengths. Ye Mingshi specializes in medicine, while Gu Zeyi specializes in the way of officialdom. Of course, we cannot judge them by their martial prowess."

Cat: "If we have to talk about strength, what if you can't win? You'll just die. Besides, all eight secret techniques are cultivation methods that can be used in actual combat. They haven't practiced them, so aren't they weak?"

"Your so-called 'not weak' is only in comparison to the current bleak cultivation environment. The Eight Gates should be about overcoming all difficulties and becoming stronger and stronger, not what you really think, 'good enough'."

Old Man Ye was stunned again.

Professor Gu also looked serious.

Madam Mu remained silent.

Since they stepped down from the Eight Gates, who has ever said such a thing to them?

Each of the eight sects has its own strengths, and countless nations and other forces seek their help.

The Eight Gates have always been high and mighty, and no one has ever said to them, "You are no good."

However, upon closer reflection, aren't they content with their current situation?

As a result, they haven't thought about how the Eight Gates became stronger for decades.

After a long while, Professor Gu sighed deeply, "Your words have awakened me from my dream."

Old Man Ye: "Sigh, I can't deny getting old. I never even thought about what the cat was thinking."

Madam Mu: "It's not too late to think about it now."

Professor Gu smiled and said, "No wonder the cat's chess style is so fierce. It turns out that the cat is a pioneer and a man of his word."

"Let's continue talking about these pills, Kitty. Do you think that simply taking pills can make the Eight Gates members stronger?"

Cat: "Of course not enough, but the body is the foundation for practicing magic. Pills can cleanse the marrow and help with cultivation. The Eight Gates Master should teach his disciples a move or two."

Even so, the strength of the Eight Gates can increase dramatically in a short period of time.

Old Man Ye had some concerns, "The destructive power of magic is extremely great. If someone in the Eight Gates abuses magic, the consequences will be unimaginable."

The cat said dismissively, "Even now, aren't there people who don't listen?"

Old Man Ye suddenly understood. That's right, no matter what stage it is, there will always be disobedient people. This is an uncertain factor, but it cannot be a reason for the Eight Gates to stagnate.

But then Cat Cat said, "As far as I know, this isn't something only the Eight Gates are blessed with. Kunwu has already developed a mutation potion that can make ordinary people very strong, even stronger than magic."

"The Fifth Realm's special department contains a group of people with special abilities. Perhaps, before the Eight Gates even know about it, someone has already caught up with them."

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