At the beginning of July, Hou Wuji and Hou Wuqie originally planned to sneak into Jianye Prefecture, to expand their family's territory and build achievements. Unexpectedly, they were caught by their aunt, Hou Yuling, halfway and sent to Hou Yuxiao's presence.
The two formidable Second Realm Grandmaster Martial Artists were carried away unknowingly for more than thirty miles while sleeping. They dared not utter a word against Hou Yuxiao's reprimand, and even their later thoughts of joining the Red Flame Army for military expeditions were denied by Hou Yuxiao.
However, Hou Yuxiao didn't completely quash their hope of joining the army but instead gave them a test, clearly stating that if they could successfully pass it, he would allow them to join the Red Flame Army and participate in future battles in Hexi.
This test was to resolve the issue of the Si Miao Union in Nanping Prefecture.
