Yan Taibai was naturally well aware of Mu Peiling's suspicions, and equally clear about her current predicament.
However, he had no intention of meddling. Right now, all he wanted was the Profound Heavenly Immortal Vine held by the Righteous Alliance in Fengdu Country and the Six Demonic Sects of Tianluo in Tianluo Country; everything else was none of his concern.
As for why he didn't simply seize it by force, it was naturally because he wished to avoid causing any further massive slaughter.
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