Shi Liuli and Xu Yinglian were ostensibly at odds, but in reality, they concealed needles in cotton, at least maintaining superficial harmony.
On one hand, it was to lull Chen Guanshui into a false sense of security; on the other, because other potential "wives" were already secretly prepared for battle.
Chen Guanshui left the place of smelting, and the Kunlun Mirror hurriedly met him, asking:
"How is it?"
"They're still arguing." Chen Guanshui waved his hand and said.
"It won't affect the smelting of the Heaven-Mending Stone, right?" Kunlun Mirror said worriedly.
"It shouldn't." Chen Guanshui said calmly, "Although I feel they're still grudging over each other's presence, the die is cast now. All they can do is either continue competing or withdraw."
"Indeed." Kunlun Mirror nodded in understanding, "If they withdraw, it's like abandoning all previous efforts. They certainly can't swallow that."
