"The dojo master mentioned that gaining real combat experience would help us grow stronger faster," Riya said, taking a bite of her fruity French toast. She looked across the table at Kevin and asked, "What do you think?"
Kevin, struggling slightly as he swallowed a large bite, nodded and replied, "Your teacher's right. It's the best way to train, but for now, friendly sparring is also good for both of you."
Riya's expression grew a bit frustrated as she glanced at Lora. The two seemed to be silently communicating, plotting something. Lora then chimed in, "But sparring is too slow. We were thinking about heading to a cultivation ground to get some real experience."
"Oh, is that so?" Kevin asked, raising an eyebrow in surprise. Knowing where this conversation was headed, he added, "What do you want from me?"
Their eyes lit up with excitement as they replied in unison, "Can you give us some money to buy gear and other supplies for the trip?"