"That's right. Back then, I was ambushed by my enemies on the way to the market and happened to be saved by the master of Cangshan Immortal Manor. After I returned, I told the sect master about it. Since we happened to be at odds with Cangshan Immortal Manor, the sect master had me temporarily enter Cangshan Immortal Manor as a rogue immortal. The master of Cangshan Immortal Manor then honored me as a guest elder. All these years, I've also been an undercover agent for the Palace of Wrathful Spirits, enjoying offerings from both sides," Bei Ye explained.
"I see. No wonder you didn't know about my current situation in the palace... If you had known, you probably wouldn't have acted like this," Hu Xia said gloomily.
"Little Palace Mistress, I do know about your situation in the Palace of Wrathful Spirits. But I firmly believe that you'll certainly return to the position that belongs to you. That was the conclusion I reached after careful planning. If we can find the treasure and rebuild Luomu Valley, helping you reclaim the Palace of Wrathful Spirits will surely be only a matter of time," Bei Ye hurriedly said.
"Rebuilding Luomu Valley was his idea. I only want the treasure." Hu Xia gave me a speechless look.
"Huh? Did Little Palace Mistress not explain clearly to Dongren why Luomu Valley needed to be rebuilt?" Bei Ye looked at me in surprise. I smiled and said, "That child has no idea what external forces are. She only wants to find the treasure's secret artifact and reclaim her rightful throne through her own abilities. She never considered subduing the enemy without fighting."
"What a fine strategy—to subdue the enemy without fighting. Fellow Daoist Dongren, you really think just as I do." Bei Ye was