Li Tianen stood before Lu Yu, his hands clasped awkwardly in front of his chest. "Big Brother," he began, his voice strained, "please forgive my earlier outburst. I know I have a bad habit of boasting, but I hope you won't take it personally." A weak smile played on his lips.
"You're a divine artifact holder; you must be magnanimous, right?"
Lu Yu's gaze remained cold. "Magnanimous, you say?"
Li Tianen chuckled nervously. "Of course! A mighty figure like yourself wouldn't hold a grudge against a small fry like me, right?"
"Small fry?" Lu Yu scoffed. "Weren't you just brimming with arrogance a moment ago? But yes, magnanimity is not out of the question."
Li Tianen snapped to attention, relief washing over him. "Thank you for your understanding, Big Brother! From now on, consider us the best of friends! I'll treat you with the respect a friend deserves!" A wide, eager grin stretched across his face.