Liu Sandao took the water cup, preparing to place it on the table.
On the table lay his Fortune Manual.
The cup seemed to contain something, presumably water.
Liu Sandao unscrewed the lid, intending to see what was inside.
"Brother Dao, it's rock sugar water inside. Open it quickly so I can have a taste too!"
Mei Ziqi exclaimed, and then suddenly rushed out of the restroom.
Whether it was due to running too fast or eagerness for the water, he stumbled and fell onto Liu Sandao.
Liu Sandao, who had just opened the cup, was knocked by the collision, and some water spilled onto the Fortune Manual.
"Sorry, sorry! I..."
Mei Ziqi apologized.
Liu Sandao didn't have time to reply, but nervously glanced at the Fortune Manual.
What if the water soaked the manual?
But the water splashed onto the Fortune Manual, yet it didn't get wet at all.
It turned out to be waterproof.
"It's fine, don't worry, no water splashed. If you want to drink, it's yours. Why the rush!"
Liu Sandao said, handing the cup to Mei Ziqi.
Mei Ziqi glanced at the book, noticing a few drops of water splashed but the book remained dry. His heart, which had been uneasy, naturally relaxed.
Holding the cup, he poured himself some rock sugar water.
Just as he was about to say something more, Liu Sandao made a stopping gesture.
Mei Ziqi watched Liu Sandao pick up the book and read it intently, deciding not to disturb him further.
The reason Liu Sandao interrupted Mei Ziqi was because he had discovered the secret of the water droplets.
The water droplets on the Fortune Manual had dispersed.
A drop or two even fell onto the page below.
The "Ruoshui Fu" contained a technique for water to generate all things, an ancient divine ability that could transform at will.
Liu Sandao silently recited it in his heart, and indeed, the water droplets instantly transformed into small hands.
As he moved his fingers on the Fortune Manual, they followed suit, mirroring his every movement.
Liu Sandao understood that he could maximize his control over the Fortune Manual through water.
If he could control it with water droplets, then not only could he write dozens of names simultaneously, but even tens of thousands would be no problem.
And transforming water into droplets was something he could do with no difficulty at all.
A handful of water could be split into countless droplets.
Only then did he realize how powerful the "Ruoshui Fu" truly was.
It seemed that while studying the Fortune Manual, he also needed to further explore the "Ruoshui Fu"; there might be even more unexpected things to discover.
As Liu Sandao read, he seemed to be in a state of deep meditation.
Mei Ziqi saw him sitting on the chair engrossed in his reading and dared not disturb him. He quietly placed the cup back on the table.
One-third of the water in the cup had been spilled, he had drunk one-third, and he left one-third for Liu Sandao.
Liu Sandao, without even looking at the cup, suddenly put down the book and walked into the restroom.
"Slap!"
The door closed, followed by a "whoosh" sound.
Liu Sandao remembered the divine ability "wherever water reaches, I can reach," and went to the restroom, turning on the faucet.
Watching the flowing water, he first thought of the rooftop of Building 1.
Instantly, he arrived at Building 1.
However, he wasn't on the rooftop but in a room on the top floor.
Fortunately, it was the weekend, and there were no classes scheduled at the school.
This was a restroom, and a women's restroom at that.
This was because he hadn't found any urinals.
"This divine ability is faster than riding clouds and mist, but the landing spot is rather awkward."
Liu Sandao mused, and then instantly arrived at an underground drainpipe.
Indeed, one shouldn't think too much, the more he thought, the more awkward it became.
Fortunately, no matter the quality of the water, it wouldn't affect his clothes.
Perhaps "emerging from mud without being stained" was describing him.
In a short while, Liu Sandao, following the water, had toured the restrooms and sewer outlets of the academic buildings at Qingkong University.
Though the places were somewhat sordid, it was enough to prove that "wherever water reaches, I can reach" was indeed achievable.
Returning to the restroom in his dormitory, Liu Sandao turned off the faucet.
Throughout the entire process, Mei Ziqi noticed nothing unusual.
Of course, mortals did not understand the world of immortals.
After finishing everything, Liu Sandao looked at the cup on the table and thought of Bai Sixiang.
Should he also express his gratitude to this girl, as depicted in books and television dramas?
How should he express it?
Taking the initiative was out of the question!
As a dignified Immortal Lord, he should not be too enthusiastic towards mortals.
After some thought, he decided it was best to let things unfold naturally.
...
On Monday morning, there was a Consumption Economics class.
Several classes from the senior year were attending together.
Previously, Liu Sandao knew no one other than Fu Ruhai and Mei Ziqi.
But now, besides them, he also knew Bai Sixiang.
As expected, the moment Bai Sixiang entered the classroom, she spotted Liu Sandao.
She then pulled her best friend along and sat next to Liu Sandao.
Master Wu had not yet arrived, and there were still four or five minutes until class.
"Liu Sandao! Can we sit here?"
Bai Sixiang said, already taking a seat.
There were four or five seats next to Liu Sandao. Even if he wanted to say no, it would be futile. Moreover, the rock sugar water had revealed a small secret to him, and he should show some gratitude.
Hearing Bai Sixiang's question, he nodded.
Bai Sixiang sat down and, as usual, took out her textbooks.
"Thank you!"
Liu Sandao, with a blank expression, uttered the three words in a low voice.
"Huh?"
Bai Sixiang couldn't hear clearly and frowned slightly, asking with a puzzled look:
"What did you say?"
As a dignified Immortal Lord, Liu Sandao had thought he was speaking loudly enough, but she hadn't heard him clearly.
"Thank you!"
This time, his voice was a little louder, and even the classmate next to Bai Sixiang looked at him.
What was going on? Could they be…
People of this era were prone to overthinking, generating many strange ideas in an instant.
"Oh!"
Bai Sixiang seemed to understand what Liu Sandao was referring to. She didn't stare at him but casually responded and then returned to her book.
Liu Sandao said nothing more and opened his own book.
"Consumption Economics" – a book from a mortal's perspective.
In Liu Sandao's eyes, it was still his Fortune Manual.
This book held many mysteries, and he needed to study and comprehend them often.
"Liu Sandao, in two weeks, Consumption Economics will be over. What are your plans?"
Bai Sixiang asked.
This?
Liu Sandao didn't know how to answer.
The curriculum for the senior year was already light, and mandatory courses like this were even fewer.
To prepare for graduation, schools often condensed mandatory courses into a short period, allowing students to focus on finding jobs, internships, or writing theses.
"What about you?"
Liu Sandao countered.
Bai Sixiang seemed prepared and confidently replied:
"I want to intern at a company and enter society as soon as possible!"