"Of course, of course." Yun Qing readily agreed, tossing out bait with a smile. "When the time comes, how about giving your sect an extra thirty percent of the Merit we gain from rob... 'sparring and exchanging insights'?"
Li Qingming gave a "hmph," and the frost on her stern face instantly melted. Her lips curved into a smile, revealing eight little white teeth. "Deal!"
Jiang Shinian looked from one to the other, blinking his clear eyes, then "guilelessly" chimed in. "Then... if it's on the way, could we also 'discuss the Dao' with the Ten Thousand Buddhas Sacred Land in the Western Region? Our sect could give Fellow Daoist Li an extra thirty percent as well." His tone remained sincere, but his words made both Yun Qing and Li Qingming turn to look at him.
Well, well! He looks honest and simple, but the moment he opens his mouth, it's a struggle over destiny between Buddhism and Daoism! No wonder he's both the Jiang Clan Heir and the Supreme Dao Sect's Dao Heir.
Yun Qing could not help laughing heartily and patting Jiang Shinian on the shoulder. "An excellent suggestion, Fellow Daoist Jiang! 'Discussing the Dao,' sparring, and improving together-splendid!"
A plan for "friendly exchanges" targeting the Ji Clan and the Ten Thousand Buddhas Sacred Land quietly took shape. The three exchanged smiles, their eyes filled with mutual appreciation and the recognition of "kindred spirits."
The pure hearts their elders deliberately protected so their disciples could travel smoothly along their Dao Paths were genuine, but so were their weighing of interests and long-term schemes.
In their positions, who could truly be a fool? They knew how to tally the accounts better than anyone.
"In that case, there's no time to lose." Yun Qing made the final decision. "Let us return