One day later, at the Azure Cloud Sect headquarters in the Southern Wilds.
Wang Zhu, Shang Jingyun, and several other Grand Commanders of the Warrior Administration gathered in White Tiger Hall to discuss the latest news from Central Province.
"Heh, the people of the Two Sects really couldn't stand sitting idle. They jumped out so soon."
"This time, they wanted to recruit the Mo Household and put Inkcloud Ward at their disposal. Instead, the Mo Household decisively reported them. That very afternoon, they joined forces with Elder Xiao of the Spirit Taming Sect, gravely wounded the West Ridge Devil Lord, Yang Guang, and killed Bai Yijian..."
"Well fought, well killed! That's exactly how we should deal with these skulking rats!"
"The Mo Household turned back in time. With this merit, they've washed their record clean..."
Meanwhile, at the Heavenly Dao Alliance headquarters in Demon-Suppression City, Central Province, Sun Zhuo sat at the head of the hall, listening as an envoy read aloud a letter personally written by Elder Xiao of the Spirit Taming Sect, pleading the Mo Household's case and requesting recognition for their achievements.
"Alliance Leader, the Mo Household rendered outstanding service in thwarting this plot by the remnants of the Two Sects. They deserve a reward," an old man who looked like a staff advisor said, stroking his beard.
Sun Zhuo said, "They certainly deserve a reward. In my name, grant them full admission to the Righteous Path, and let bygones be bygones."
He paused, then added, "The Mo Household guards Inkcloud Ward. Their strongest member seems to be Mo Yixin?"
Another man beside him said, "Reporting to the Alliance Leader, that is correct. Mo Yixin has eight-turn cultivation and is the second uncle of the Mo Household's head."
Sun Zhuo said, "Then bestow upon them a flask