On the other side, Elder Peng and the others were assigned to a quiet Side Courtyard.
After the Jieyun Immortal Mansion disciples left, an Elder of the Myriad Monster Heavenly Palace waved his hand and set up a barrier, then hurriedly whispered, "Elder Peng, do you think Su Qingjie has guessed our purpose?"
Elder Peng smiled faintly. "She's probably guessed most of it."
Hearing this, the Elder was quite curious. "Then why did she agree to let us stay in the Jieyun Immortal Mansion? Isn't that just inviting wolves into the house?"
A playful look curled at the corners of Elder Peng's lips. "All those experts have been tailing us along the way. Do you really think Su Qingjie didn't know?"
The Elder froze. "You mean...?"
"She knew, of course."
Elder Peng unhurriedly lifted his teacup and took a sip. "Precisely because that group outside is eyeing us like tigers stalking their prey, she had even more reason to let us stay."
"Why?" the monsters asked in confusion.
Elder Peng looked at the others.
"Think about it. If we moved in, what would those people outside think?"
A sharp glint flashed through Elder Peng's eyes. "They would assume that the Myriad Monster Heavenly Palace had already reached some sort of tacit understanding with the Jieyun Immortal Mansion."
"Either we're cooperating, or we have another objective but have been placated. No matter which it is, they'll hesitate to act, like rats afraid to touch a hot pan."
Several Elders suddenly understood.
At this moment, an Elder suddenly said with concern, "Elder Peng, when the time comes, we'll attack Qin Guan from within and without. That bunch outside will probably be quite troublesome."
"Heh."
Elder Peng sneered at the Elder. "Do you think that school of miscellaneous fish outside can stop our