The internal conflict kept Liam awake for the remainder of the night. He felt somewhat tired, especially mentally, but sleep still failed to arrive.
The promotion to inner disciple had yet to settle in, and the whole emotional confusion about the Alchemy Elder didn't help. Yet, that long day had made sure to add another issue, which Liam didn't know how to tackle.
On the one hand, Liam trusted his hunter training. He had to avoid unnecessary risks, especially when they lacked a clear purpose.
However, Liam wasn't just a hunter anymore. He was a cultivator now, and his values had to change accordingly. Clinging to his previous life's rules risked limiting him, just like it had done against the magical beast.
Before that day, Liam would have exposed his doubts to Lucy, but she had still looked angry at him for some reason, and his status was completely different now.
