Liu Sheng thought about it and said, "Master, it turns out Elder Mu is still afraid of the Taihao Sect's reputation. Though I insulted her several times, she dare not react. This indicates the rumor is incorrect; she has not yet sided with another sect, or perhaps she has thought about it but hasn't taken action."
"Indeed," He Daoist said with considerable appreciation in his eyes, "Your talent may not match that of your late Brother Huo, but you are much cleverer, and it wasn't a mistake for me to hold you in high regard."
The Taihao Sect originally intended to watch Peng Yuan Sect and Demon Sect disciples conflict, waiting until they could no longer withstand it before stepping in to clean up the mess. In this way, they could smoothly take control of Jingchen Heavenly Palace.
