The whipping had been thoroughly satisfying, leaving both Hua Gu and Jin Yunu drenched in fragrant sweat.
Both women were Void Step experts. Even though the whip was made of dragon scales, it could not harm their vital energy. Clearly, they had gotten carried away, and something else had crept into the punishment.
Su Che sat to one side, uncomfortable whether he watched or looked away.
Again and again, fanciful thoughts spread through his mind like layers of spiderwebs.
But when he turned his awareness inward, he recognized the influence of the Heavenly Demon Filthy Sea. He immediately focused his mind on his dantian, reined in his restless thoughts, and treated it as an exercise in cultivating his mind.
No wonder the Buddhist School had the secret art of Joyful Zen. To keep one's Numinous Awareness clear while waves surged across the sea of desire truly demanded extraordinary discipline.
Jin Yunu wrapped herself in a blanket, then looked at Su Che with an unusual glint in her eyes and said,
"You witnessed the punishment, junior brother. If Master asks about it later, you must report it truthfully, so no one can stir up trouble again."
With that, she rolled her eyes at Hua Gu.
"I say we've made our point. If neither of you has any other instructions, I'll head back..."
Su Che gave an awkward smile.
You two flirt and bicker, then drag me into it? What's that about?
"I hear you've refined some fine elixirs, junior brother."
Jin Yunu smiled sweetly. "You'd be better off looking after me than Hua Ziliu."
So that's what brought you two out.
"Mm."
Su Che answered offhandedly.
"I only made them to deal with Hua Ziliu and trade for a few trinkets. How would I dare bring them before you just to