Synopsis

After a character reveals they anticipated the Flower Alluring Venerable's true identity and plan to use the transported Jiangshi as a disguise, they reveal their signal has alerted the surrounding sects. Despite the overwhelming odds, the Venerable chooses not to fight immediately. They then engage in a surprising negotiation, taking a moment to drink offered wine, while the protagonist reveals how they deduced the villain's strategy. The tense standoff ends on a question posed by the antagonist.