As they made their way to the inner part of the sect, Jeric posed a question to Lucas. "Why were you walking down there, Young Master?"
Lucas didn't immediately respond. Instead, he pondered the workings of the sect. He wondered if it was acceptable for a sect master to bow to anyone. Back in his previous world, weaker countries were expected to show respect to the stronger ones. But here, where cultivators and sects had vastly different ideals, Lucas wasn't sure how a sect master should think and act.
Jeric was surprised when Lucas suddenly asked, "Jeric, why are you calling me 'Young Master'?"
Perplexed, Jeric replied, "Because you asked me to."
"But why did you listen to me? Doesn't it hurt your pride?" Lucas asked.
Jeric hesitated, then replied, "It does, but you are strong. It's okay to be humble to you."
Lucas realized that Jeric's compliance might have been based on fear. "If we are equals, how should you address me?" he asked.
