After defeating Chen Long, Xuan Mo rubbed his hands and said, "Hmm, not bad. Come, come, let's discuss this. Your talent's been left wild and wasted. Listen to me—you should come work at the Heavenly Court, too."
Chen Long coughed and said, "Wait, you recognized who I am?"
Xuan Mo chuckled. "Obviously. Did you think I wouldn't recognize you, Ao Lie? I figured it out after fighting you for a while. Hurry up. I'll arrange a high-ranking position for you."
After Xuan Mo exposed his identity, Ao Lie shook his head and said, "I refuse. Let whoever wants to go, go. You should know that I'm my master's disciple. You can't force me to go to Heaven and become an official."
At that, Xuan Mo chuckled. "I knew it was you, Ao Lie. Hurry up and come work at the Heavenly Court. Why are you pretending to be such a coward at home every day? You're Old Father's disciple, after all. Can't you bring him a little honor?"
Ao Lie was speechless. "My master is afraid of his wife, too. I'm bringing him honor by doing this."
On the Nine Profound Continent, Xuanxiao sneezed loudly again and muttered, "What the hell? Who's bad-mouthing me behind my back now? Just wait until I have some free time."
Back to Xuan Mo's side. Seeing Ao Lie speak that way about his father, Xuan Mo's expression darkened. "My father isn't here, so I'm in charge. Even if he were here, he'd beat you up for saying that."
Ao Lie was speechless. "Then I have to go work in Heaven? Who'll take care of my wife? I still have to stay home to massage her shoulders, pound her legs, and bring her foot-washing water..."
Xuan Mo's face instantly darkened. "Enough. Get over here. You're