Nanjiang spies infiltrated Westridge, repelled. Female lead prepares defenses with Meng Huaining, anticipating border unrest. Mo Jiuye searches for father/brother in Western Borderlands. Female lead anticipates Si Meng's poison/Gu worm traps. Mohr Clan captures spies, breaks Core Gu Worm. Spies reveal woman mastermind. Conspiracy/poison web targeting Mohr Clan is deeper.