Quite a bout of cultivation and sparring.
"My dear, you truly are the finest instructor of spear and staff in the Longevity Sect."
Su Che reached out and gently patted Jin Yunu on the head. She gave him a languid smile.
"It was only a little trick."
"We agreed on two hundred, but you went well beyond that."
Su Che ignored her teasing.
"Is Venerable Skysoar planning to switch allegiances in the Outer Void?"
"How heartless. I still want to cuddle."
"There'll be plenty of time for that."
Su Che said softly, "I've only just arrived, so of course I'll have to rely on you, Senior Sister."
"As long as you know."
Jin Yunu rolled over and wound herself around him.
"Hua Ziliu is working in the open, Helian Qianqiu in the shadows. They're preparing to make a move too."
The Longevity Sect must have amassed good fortune over generations. Venerable Skysoar, it turned out, was also preparing for an internal clash.
"But no matter how thoroughly they prepare, they can't compare with the Northern Pole Origin Palace. We're certain to win this round."
Jin Yunu sounded entirely at ease.
"Once it starts, it'll be a vicious fight. Devil Lord Sackcloth may have victory in hand, but you and I don't."
Su Che continued, "We need to make sure we don't get caught in it."
"That's the first honest thing I've heard from you today."
Jin Yunu laughed sweetly.
"We're of one heart from now on. What do you plan to do?"
"The first to strike gains the advantage. Why not get rid of Helian Qianqiu first?"
Su Che thought for a moment.
"But we should ask Maiyi before deciding how to handle it."
The two were still nestled close, about to begin another round.
Then someone outside called out