The afternoon sun, not harsh, was perfect for training.
Song Qiao, Gao Meng, and Ding Kaidong appeared on the company's rooftop.
"Song Qiao, why did you bring us to the rooftop?"
"We can't practice anything here!"
Ding Kaidong looked at the bare concrete floor, somewhat bewildered.
"Are you sure?"
Song Qiao sized up Ding Kaidong, smiling devilishly.
"Brother, don't look at me like that!"
"It's chilling!"
Ding Kaidong crossed his arms and hugged his chest.
"Get lost, look at you, you coward!"
Seeing Ding Kaidong's action, Song Qiao was both annoyed and amused.
Was he the type to be intimidated?
"Song Qiao, what exactly do you want us to do on the rooftop?"
Gao Meng watched the two bicker, and after a chuckle, was also puzzled.
Song Qiao walked to the edge of the rooftop, gazing at the distant skyscrapers, and stood with his hands behind his back, saying:
"On the path of cultivation, besides advancing steadily and building a foundation, one should also learn to seek fortune in danger!"
"Some opportunities are placed before you. If you lack courage, then get out early!"
Ding Kaidong didn't quite understand Song Qiao's meaning:
"Opportunities also come with risks!"
Song Qiao glared at the not-so-bright Ding Kaidong and said indifferently:
"This requires you to judge based on your own abilities and the potential gains and losses!"
"Abilities can be trained!"
"Courage can also be trained!"
"So what we're training today is..."
Before Song Qiao could finish, Ding Kaidong shouted:
"Training how to strike it rich!"
"Damn it!"
Song Qiao couldn't hold back, letting out a coarse curse.
"Courage!"
"Song Qiao, how do we train courage?"
Upon hearing the word "courage," the restless element in Gao Meng's blood began to stir.
"Come!"
"Stand on the edge of the wall!"
"With your forefeet hanging over!"
Ding Kaidong's face turned pale at the words.
Gulp!
Ding Kaidong leaned closer and saw the bottomless ground. He immediately retreated several steps.
"This..."
Song Qiao was about to forcibly pull Ding Kaidong up, but Gao Meng, without a hint of hesitation, had already stepped onto the edge.
"Gao Meng!"
"Concentrate, maintain your balance!"
Song Qiao said softly, afraid that speaking loudly would startle Gao Meng and make him fall.
"Ding Kaidong, it's your turn!"
"Song Qiao, I..."
Ding Kaidong remembered the scene he had just seen, his legs felt weak, and his speech became incoherent.
"Even a girl isn't afraid!"
"See!"
"Gao Meng has already balanced himself!"
The path of cultivation was inherently against the natural order. Even though Ding Kaidong was unwilling, he could force himself to break through his limits.
One minute later, Ding Kaidong stood trembling next to Gao Meng.
"Alright!"
"You can step back a bit now, with your entire feet on the wall!"
The two didn't know what Song Qiao would do next, but no one was unwilling to regain a sense of security.
"Ready?"
Seeing the two steady themselves, Song Qiao took out a bamboo pole he had prepared earlier.
"Next, I'm going to swing the bamboo pole along the edge!"
"Watch your footing!"
"Don't be scared and fall!"
"And don't stomp on my bamboo pole!"
Ding Kaidong felt a surge of oxygen deprivation in his brain upon hearing Song Qiao's words.
What is the meaning of life?
Who am I?
Where am I?
...
Before Ding Kaidong could ponder the ultimate mystery of life, Song Qiao called out to them.
Whoosh!
The bamboo pole sliced through the air!
The two jumped upon hearing the sound.
The first swing, they both narrowly avoided disaster.
"Good, good!"
Song Qiao was very satisfied with Ding Kaidong's performance.
Ding Kaidong's ability to quickly stabilize his mindset in the environment he feared the most indicated significant training progress.
Just as Ding Kaidong was catching his breath, the second swing came!
This time, Song Qiao swept past Gao Meng.
Gao Meng showed no significant emotional fluctuation on his face, which surprised Song Qiao.
For the first two swings, Song Qiao swung slowly, mainly to give the two some time to buffer and adapt.
"Pay attention!"
"I'm going to speed up now!"
Ding Kaidong had no time to scream before the sound of the bamboo pole passing by echoed in his ears.
During the two jumps, his feet seemed to have developed a mind of their own.
This time, Ding Kaidong narrowly avoided disaster again.
With no time to think, the familiar sound of air being sliced through echoed in his ears again.
Throughout this process, Gao Meng remained silent, quietly absorbing the training Song Qiao was giving him.
"You're doing well!"
"Hold on a bit longer, and there'll be an extra meal tonight!"
"If you say that, then I'm not afraid anymore!"
Ding Kaidong's feet seemed to be infused with infinite power.
No matter how Song Qiao varied the rhythm of swinging the bamboo pole, Ding Kaidong could quickly adapt.
After a few changes in speed, Gao Meng started to struggle to keep up.
The speed of his footwork clearly slowed down.
"If you can't hold on, tell me!"
"You're both doing very well right now!"
Neither of them voluntarily quit.
Song Qiao decided to test their limits.
After a period of high-intensity testing, their nerves were highly strained.
Song Qiao reversed his approach and began swinging the bamboo pole at irregular intervals.
This test, which went against their natural instincts, made both of them turn pale at times.
Beneath their feet lay a dizzying height; a slight mistake meant being shattered into pieces!
But they could not retreat!
Would they have to ask powerful enemies to go easy on them in the future?
The two continued to persevere.
"Is this my fated end today?"
Gao Meng suddenly felt his vision darken, and his body toppled into the air.
"Gao Meng!"
After an unknown amount of time, a roar sounded in Gao Meng's ears.