Men Were Meant to Be a Little Arrogant

In just one month, Lie Chun had already reached Golden Core Peak.

And Ling Jing was even more astonishing. Three days ago, he had advanced straight to Nascent Soul Early Stage.

If anyone heard about this terrifying rate of advancement, they probably wouldn't believe it. But it had really happened.

Because the two of them had advanced so quickly, their Dao Hearts had become somewhat unstable. And the worst consequence of an unstable Dao Heart was qi deviation.

Of course, Lie Chun and Ling Jing spent every day with Jing Pu, in a courtyard brimming with the Heavenly Dao's principles, so they weren't likely to suffer qi deviation.

However, because they had advanced so quickly, the two of them had become very unaccustomed to controlling their Spiritual Power and True Qi. Sometimes, even the slightest exertion caused a surge of powerful Spiritual Power and True Qi to burst forth.

Take drinking water from a cup, for example. One careless move, and the cup would shatter.

The Myriad Sect Grand Ceremony was only a month and a half away. This wouldn't do. Over the coming month, they would have to stabilize their Dao Hearts and get used to their rapidly increased strength.

Jing Pu nodded, not quite understanding, his face full of confusion.

Hadn't these two barely cultivated over the past month? They spent every day hanging around here, practicing a starting move they still couldn't get right no matter how hard they tried. And they'd advanced anyway?

Still... it was a good thing.

Jing Pu wasn't like he used to be. Before, he'd wished these two would hurry up and stay far away from him. Now, he didn't feel that way.

Aside from thinking they were a little dumb, he was fine with them.

Still, if they left, Jing Pu would finally have some peace and quiet.

He could finally research some pills without the two of them pestering him with questions all day.

Just then, Ling Ju returned, carrying the white rabbit. Every time Jing Pu saw her dazzling beauty, he couldn't help thinking that it never grew old.

When Ling Jing saw Ling Ju return, he immediately said, "Sis, don't tell anyone I advanced, okay?"

Ling Ju naturally came to stand beside Jing Pu. She raised an eyebrow, amused. "What's gotten into you? That doesn't sound like you. Shouldn't you want all of the Northern Province to know?"

Ling Jing lifted his chin and smirked proudly. "Of course I want the whole Northern Province to know. If I could, I'd let the entire lower realm know, too. But more than that, I want to see their shocked faces when they find out my current level. Just imagine everyone staring at me during the Myriad Sect Grand Ceremony. The thought alone gets me excited."

Lie Chun seemed to picture the same scene and nodded eagerly.

These past few days, on his way back, Lie Chun had deliberately kept his cultivation level hidden whenever he ran into fellow disciples from his sect. He was afraid someone would notice. He wanted to make a stunning debut at the Myriad Sect Grand Ceremony, beneath the eyes of the whole crowd!

Hearing Ling Jing, Ling Ju frowned in disapproval. "Don't go showing off!"

Her meaning was clear: Ling Jing—and the three of them present—owed everything they had to the senior. But the senior lived in seclusion. If Ling Jing and Lie Chun drew everyone's attention, the two of them might enjoy it, but the senior would lose his peace and quiet.

Her words left Ling Jing and Lie Chun stunned. It seemed they'd only just realized the problem, and they stood there for a moment, at a loss.

Jing Pu, however, merely shrugged. "It's fine. Men are men. If you've got the ability to be a little arrogant, then be a little arrogant. There's nothing wrong with that."

Jing Pu figured he just lacked the ability. If he had the power, he'd squat on the highest peak of the Divine Sword Sect and take a dump!

Jing Pu's words immediately sent Ling Jing and Lie Chun into a thrilled frenzy. They nodded again and again, already dreaming of that wonderful future.

Since Jing Pu had spoken, Ling Ju said nothing more. She obediently stood to the side, gently stroking the white rabbit in her arms. Then she shot Ling Jing, whose face already radiated arrogance, a glare that meant he shouldn't go too far.

Ling Ju looked at Ling Jing and Lie Chun. "So, are you two going into seclusion today?"

Ling Jing and Lie Chun both shook their heads. "Tomorrow. We want to spend one more day with the senior today."

Jing Pu nodded, then quickly said, "Since it's your last day, let's stop practicing that starting move and just have fun. How about a game of Ping Pong?"

Jing Pu really didn't want to teach them that starting move anymore. It was just one motion, repeated over and over until it was mind-numbingly dull. The two of them didn't seem to get tired of it, but Jing Pu certainly had.

Ling Jing and Lie Chun immediately grinned and nodded.

Half a month ago, the senior had suddenly come up with this thing, and Ling Jing and Lie Chun had been fascinated by it!

Jing Pu then led the three of them toward the front courtyard.

When Ling Jing came up beside Ling Ju, he looked curiously at her as she carried the white rabbit. "Sis, how come you're still at Golden Core Peak? You advanced from late Golden Core to Golden Core Peak more than three weeks ago. Is it because you're worried about causing trouble for the senior?"

Unlike Ling Jing and Lie Chun, who were both rather oblivious, Ling Ju had thought of this from the very beginning and had been careful. As soon as she reached Golden Core Peak, she started suppressing the urge to break through to Nascent Soul.

Ling Ju gave a soft snort and glanced at Ling Jing. "What else? Did you think everyone was like you two, only thinking about yourselves and not about anyone else?"

Ling Jing and Lie Chun looked embarrassed. They really hadn't given it much thought before. Ling Jing awkwardly said, "But the senior just said there's nothing wrong with being a little arrogant. You should advance soon too, Sis. That way, you'll definitely do well in the divine might group at the upcoming Myriad Sect Grand Ceremony."

Ling Ju replied without expression, "I'm not interested in the competition at this ceremony. I didn't come here for some meaningless ranking. Just worry about yourself. Since the senior said it's good to be a little arrogant, you'd better not place too low, or you'll make the senior look bad."

Then Ling Ju ignored Ling Jing and hurried to catch up with Jing Pu.

Ling Ju had held back from advancing not only because she'd initially worried about causing trouble for Jing Pu and disturbing his peace, but also because she had long known what rapid advancement would entail. If she advanced quickly, she'd have to go into seclusion with Ling Jing and Lie Chun to stabilize her Dao Heart.

Stabilizing a Dao Heart required at least a month in seclusion. Ling Ju didn't want to waste her time with the senior for the sake of some meaningless ranking.

Meanwhile, aboard the golden flying ship, a seemingly endless range of mountains, wreathed in immortal mist, had appeared before Yun Qiyao.

"Miss, the Divine Sword Sect is just ahead," the old voice behind her said.

Yun Qiyao raised a shapely eyebrow. "Go straight to the immortal's residence."

(Thanks for all the recommendation tickets! We're at 112 now. Counting the five from Qidian, that leaves just 83 more. I'm off to write the third chapter. See you tonight, or maybe at midnight~)