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Tang Ye had intended to persuade Murong Qingshan to withdraw from the grand scheme of Xuan Huang by mentioning Murong Muyu's affliction with the living Gu, hoping that, even if Murong Qingshan wouldn't aid the servant of the python, he also wouldn't become an enemy. However, to his utter surprise, just as things progressed to a crucial step, he fell into a trap that had been set much earlier.
Nevertheless, Tang Ye was grateful that he had discovered this now; otherwise, once the ministers supporting the dragon pushed Mu Ruhji forward at the last moment, any attempt at rescue would become exceedingly difficult. As for the intricate setup concerning Mu Yu's affliction with the living Gu, he wasn't afraid of Murong Qingshan finding out, because after a lengthy conversation with him, he could tell from the changes in Murong Qingshan's expression that Murong Qingshan held a high regard for him. He could use this to his advantage, at least to stall for time.
