During the period when no Gathering Spirit Array was set up in the Lan Ting, the three of them practiced separately, consolidating and improving their Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation. After the second floor was equipped with the Gathering Spirit Array, the four of them practiced together, exchanging their cultivation experiences and gaining many insights in their spare time.
For instance, Lu Yang learned that Man Gu would not recite "Words of the Saint" while standing in a horse-riding stance, believing it to be disrespectful; however, Man Gu would assume such a stance while reciting "Words of the Saint".
For instance, Man Gu learned that in order to train his spiritual power, Meng Jingzhou often spent the day in a brothel, merely listening to music and doing nothing else. This drew admiration.
For instance, Meng Jingzhou learned that Lu Yang cleans the food stuck in his teeth, using Cow Hair Sword Qi, representing a new method of practice.