Eve of...

As they moved Wu Long took out an 8th-tier Mortal Grade sword so graciously provided by the Grand Elder of the Phoenix Sword Sect.

"Hmm, you're not going to leave all of the ones on our way to me?"

Hua Ziyan noticed his actions and asked with a little worry. These Demonic Beasts did not pose any threat to her with her strength, but were quite useful for target practice and training. 

Because they were independently moving in animalistic, tricky patterns it required quite a strong level of control over each Spiritual Qi fist she sent out to accurately hit all the time and not waste any strikes.

"Haha, don't worry, I just want to test out a few moves myself"

He chuckled, expressing no contest to her share of the Demonic Beasts as she slightly shyly smiled.