Correct Your Attitude!

"Phew—"

Luo Tian lay on the bed, stretched lazily, and then sprang to his feet.

Everything that had happened today flashed rapidly through Luo Tian's mind before slowly fading away.

Countless subtle insights, like fragments of memory, were discovered and understood by Luo Tian, who pondered his shortcomings and areas for improvement among them.

This was a residence Luo Tian had exchanged two thousand contribution points for. Without a doubt, it came with its own courtyard. Such a dwelling was extremely convenient; if his junior brothers and sisters came in groups to seek guidance in the future, at least there would be a place to receive them.

To be a proper senior brother, one must be farsighted and plan ahead like this.

...

Lu Dong sat in his room for a long time before finally letting out a soft sigh. He tidied his clothes and prepared to head out. Calculating the time, those newcomers should be finishing up what they needed to do and getting ready to rest.

"Going out at this hour? Isn't it a bit early?"

Zhang Yihe, his roommate, took one look at the situation and immediately asked with a puzzled expression, "It's not even time for the Wanfang Pavilion to open yet. What are you going out for?"

Lu Dong's weathered face turned red. "I'm not going to the Wanfang Pavilion today!"

"Then where are you off to at this hour? There's definitely something fishy going on! Are you sneaking out for a secret tryst?"

Zhang Yihe flipped himself up and out of bed, eagerly pursuing the question. "Which girl is it? I think Ling Feiyan is genuinely wonderful! And Hua Nianrong, her beauty puts flowers to shame... Yes, that's the exact phrase, beauty puts flowers to shame! And Han Qingmo, she truly lives up to her name, she looks simply..."

Within the Wind and Cloud Guard, living quarters for the same team were generally close together, and those with a good relationship often chose to room together. Of course, they had separate beds; they merely shared a living space, not sleeping together.

Therefore, close friends had fewer reservations when questioning each other.

"Alright, alright. Just think about what kind of background she has—how could she possibly take a fancy to the likes of us?"

Seeing Zhang Yihe straying further and further off topic, Lu Dong waved his hand with a huff. After pondering for a moment, he finally spoke the truth: "I want to go see that Luo Tian!"

Luo... Tian?

Zhang Yihe didn't react at first. A moment later, recalling who bore that name in Lu Dong's mouth, his eyes widened in disbelief. "Are you out of your mind, trying to break through? You're a Wind and Cloud Guard at the second transformation of the Pulse Stream Realm, yet you're actually... actually going to ask him for guidance?"

Seeing Lu Dong remain silent, Zhang Yihe simply jumped off the bed, walked right up to Lu Dong without even putting on his shoes, and looked him up and down closely.

"Don't tell me you actually fell for his nonsense? Putting aside whether that kid really has that kind of ability, just look at his cultivation realm—how can you dare to believe it? Besides, just because someone has strong personal insight doesn't mean they can make others gain anything..."

"Hmm! What you're saying makes sense, Yihe!"

Lu Dong nodded in agreement. "Still, I plan to make a trip. If he really is a fraud, he'll expose himself soon enough."

"Aren't you afraid he'll cheat you?"

Zhang Yihe looked at Lu Dong's retreating back as if looking at a fool, utterly baffled. This guy must have truly lost his mind.

"Would he dare?"

Lu Dong's tone was brimming with confidence.

Although Lu Dong did not dare underestimate Luo Tian's strength, he himself had cultivated quite a few connections within the Wind and Cloud Guard. If this fellow Luo Tian had the guts to hoodwink him—humph, he would definitely make him regret it for the rest of his life.

However, standing outside the door of Luo Tian's residence, Lu Dong had to admit he still felt a bit hesitant.

A moment later, Lu Dong stamped his foot, a flash of determination crossing his face. Forget it, since he had already come, could he just turn back now?

If Zhang Yihe asked about it later, how was he supposed to answer?

Looking at the dwelling before him, Lu Dong was suddenly startled once more. This Luo Tian certainly had an audacious spirit—out of three thousand merit points, he actually spent two thousand just on rent?

The accommodation fee here wasn't two thousand a year; it was two thousand a month!

Moreover, merit points in the Wind and Cloud Guard were not something you could pick up on the street. Entry-level missions usually rewarded at most one or two hundred, and even intermediate missions only yielded around five or six hundred.

As for advanced missions, those were only meant for team leaders who were late-stage Pulse Stream Realm cultivators.

This kid...

Perhaps he really did have some backing and confidence!

Steeling his heart, Lu Dong pressed the button beside the door.

The welcome bell inside the room suddenly rang out.

Someone is here?

Luo Tian gave a puzzled glance at the welcome bell that kept chiming, then left the room and walked outside.

In the residential area of the Wind and Cloud Guard, whether it was standalone buildings or shared courtyards, each was protected by its own array. One could only enter and exit freely by imprinting their identity token.

As for outsiders wishing to enter, there were designated areas to ring for entry.

Stepping out of the house and looking through the moon gate, the person outside turned out to be none other than Lu Dong.

Inside the moon gate was a thin, rippling water-like film. One could see outside from within, but those outside could see nothing of the inside.

This was the effect of the array outside the dwelling. Although its defensive power wasn't overwhelmingly strong—a cultivator at the early stage of the Pulse Stream Realm going all out could smash it open after a while—absolutely no one would dare to do so.

Lu Dong... What business does he have here?

Luo Tian shook his head slightly, stepped forward, and deactivated the protective barrier at the entrance, fully revealing his figure.

Noticing Luo Tian's inquiring gaze sweep over him, Lu Dong felt a sudden surge of annoyance in his heart.

This brat...

He was, after all, a cultivator at the second transformation of the Pulse Stream Realm, and a senior member of the Wind and Cloud Guard compared to him. Did he really have to be the one to initiate the greeting?

Did he have no respect for his seniors?!

Even so, Lu Dong managed to suppress these chaotic thoughts in the end. "Is what you said about being able to guide others in their cultivation true?"

"Absolutely true."

Luo Tian nodded slightly, speaking in a nonchalant tone. At the same time, he turned around and walked back inside, strolling straight over to a stone stool in the courtyard.

Seeing Luo Tian act this way, Lu Dong felt even more displeased. He had the urge to just turn around and leave, but he refused to swallow this bitter pill.

If this kid actually had real skill, fine. But the moment he found out the brat was just putting on a facade... Humph!

A trace of displeasure already surfaced on Lu Dong's face, but he said nothing, sitting down opposite Luo Tian without waiting to be invited.

Luo Tian had already guessed a bit of Lu Dong's cautious mindset, so he dropped the pretense and asked directly, "So, you've come to seek guidance?"

"If you, Luo Tian, truly possess that miraculous ability, it wouldn't hurt for us to exchange cultivation insights with each other. After all, it's something beneficial to both sides."

Lu Dong knew he couldn't let Luo Tian take the initiative anymore, otherwise he might end up losing the upper hand in verbal sparring. Without missing a beat, he quietly changed "seeking guidance" into "exchanging insights."

"What I said in the arena was very clear. I can only provide guidance; I cannot guarantee an immediate breakthrough. That would be impossible."

Luo Tian's expression was as calm as still water. "After all, everyone's cultivation aptitude is different, and the extent of their accumulation varies. Whether one can truly gain anything cannot be forced."

Humph, what a watertight answer!

Lu Dong thought to himself that these words completely absolved Luo Tian of any responsibility. If there were merits to be claimed, he'd take a share; if the person gained nothing, it was simply the cultivator's own problem.

"Hah, that makes some sense!"

Lu Dong said flatly, "Then if I want to exchange insights with you, what price must I pay?"

It seemed Lu Dong was still rather unconvinced and unwilling to concede even an inch in words.

A proud smile tugged at the corner of Luo Tian's lips. To deal with this kind of person, you had to suppress them until they were completely submissive. Once their stubborn bones were broken, they would naturally become honest.

Having comprehended the True Intent of Detonation, Luo Tian felt as though his heart had truly cast off an invisible shackle. He no longer felt the need to take a step back simply to keep the peace.

What was the point of that?

Say whatever you want to say.

Do whatever you want to do.

Do not violate your own inner principles; do not pander to the opinions of others.

Some people scoffed at the concept of having one's mind and thoughts unobstructed, but existence proved its rationality.

Just imagine: after a verbal dispute with someone, you'd still be obsessing during cultivation about what harsh retort you should use next time to regain face—that in itself was completely meaningless.

"First of all, Junior Brother Lu needs to correct his attitude and address me as Senior Brother!"

Luo Tian's tone carried no fluctuations, as if he were stating the most commonplace fact in the world, as if things simply ought to be this way.