The Interception Sect disciples tore down the ruins as they rebuilt.
Little by little, life returned to Heavenly Court.
Seeing the disciples sacrifice their own treasures to restore Heavenly Court, Haotian gritted his teeth and went to Purple Firmament Palace twice.
He came back bruised and battered each time, but he also returned grinning with a heap of treasures, which he poured into the reconstruction.
As Heavenly Court improved day by day, Haotian smiled more and more.
"Greetings, Martial Uncle Haotian!"
"Sorry. Master had me help wear away my Calamity Qi, so I only managed to rush here today."
It was Liu Mang, with Yun Xiao behind him.
Yun Xiao now radiated the aura of a Quasi-Saint.
"Are you all right, Martial Nephew Liu Mang?"
Haotian looked Liu Mang over, gave him a look that said You lucky devil, then turned to Yun Xiao.
"You must be the Martial Niece Yun Xiao that Senior Brother Tongtian talks about so often. Liu Mang is blessed to have you as his Dao companion."
Yun Xiao blushed and dipped her knees slightly. "Greetings, Martial Uncle Haotian and Martial Aunt Yaochi. My second and third sisters and my elder brother have caused you trouble."
"Martial Nephew Gongming hasn't caused me any trouble. He's been a tremendous help!"
Haotian clasped Liu Mang's hand and praised everything the Interception Sect disciples had done since arriving. Approval rang through every word.
Only then did he add, "I've been waiting for you. You're finally here!"
Haotian still remembered asking for help at Purple Firmament Palace. None of the Saints had been willing to lend a hand. Only Liu Mang had stepped forward ahead of Senior Brother Tongtian and agreed.
He had expected Liu Mang to send a few nominal disciples afterward. Instead, Liu Mang had sent Personal Disciples