Liu Sandao walked directly to the chairman's office. It sounded like several people were talking inside. He knocked lightly on the door and, hearing a "Come in!" from within, opened the door and entered.
"You're here? Sit!"
As soon as Zhang Kuixian saw Liu Sandao enter, his previously warm voice suddenly turned cold.
Liu Sandao didn't stand on ceremony and sat down directly, as he had already decided to lay everything bare.
"What does the chairman want with me?" Liu Sandao asked.
"What do you think?" Zhang Kuixian retorted coldly.
Zhao Qiansun quickly tried to smooth things over. "Hey, what's this about, Old Zhang? With something like this happening, nobody wants it."
"How can I not blame you? You two went through life and death together, and you couldn't even protect his life!" Zhang Kuixian criticized sternly.
Liu Sandao naturally knew what he was referring to. He hadn't expected them to know so soon. He had planned to give a detailed report, but it seemed that was no longer necessary.
"Regarding the arrival..."
"Don't tell me about the arrival. With his limited abilities, would he really have been the cause of Fu Ruhai's death?" Zhang Kuixian interrupted before Liu Sandao could finish. In his opinion, that arrival was just a minor grim reaper, far below his own rank. How powerful could he possibly be?
"Alright, Old Zhang, don't get angry. Sandao probably didn't want this to happen. Perhaps, it's his duty to manage the upcoming affairs of Fu Ruhai well," Zhao Qiansun said, patting Zhang Kuixian's shoulder.
"I quit. I never belonged to the Heavenly Court in the first place. I only joined initially to help Fu Ruhai. Now that he's gone, there's no need for me to stay with the company!" As soon as Zhao Qiansun's words to smooth things over were finished, Liu Sandao, somewhat angered, directly stated his intentions.
"Hmph! Did you hear that? You were speaking up for him, and look, look, is he grateful?" Zhang Kuixian seized on Liu Sandao's words, speaking in a high-pitched voice.
This was precisely what he wanted. As long as Liu Sandao left Ying Bafang, there would be no one left from Zhao Qiansun's faction in the entire company. He would then truly be in charge. Although Zhang Kuixian appeared angry, he was secretly pleased. If he could ride this wave, Zhao Qiansun would have no recourse.
"Hey, don't be impulsive. You can't let down Fu Ruhai's expectations! Old Zhang, you should say a few less words. After all, there's no suitable candidate for the Fruit of Fortune system inspection for now. This job is very important, and not just anyone can do it!" Zhao Qiansun certainly couldn't agree to Liu Sandao leaving. If he left, it would be difficult for him to install someone else. Moreover, even if Liu Sandao wasn't his person, having someone to restrain Zhang Kuixian from monopolizing power was necessary.
"We understand. Fu Ruhai just died, and you're upset. A few complaints are acceptable, but the work still needs to be done. How about this: we each give a little, you reconsider, and we'll deliberate on our end." Before Zhang Kuixian could speak again, Zhao Qiansun added.
As soon as the news of Fu Ruhai's death reached him, Zhao Qiansun dared not delay. If the subsequent affairs weren't managed properly, he wouldn't be able to control the dynamics of Ying Bafang. In that case, he would quickly be excluded from the Fruit of Fortune system. Although Liu Sandao wasn't as reliable or easy to command as Fu Ruhai, he wasn't aligned with anyone and had no vested interests. If his own person couldn't be placed in that position, then at least Zhang Kuixian shouldn't benefit.
"How can that be? He must take responsibility! Did Fu Ruhai die in vain? It's not acceptable if he's not punished!" Zhang Kuixian was resolute, insisting on punishing Liu Sandao. As long as he could be kept away from Ying Bafang, the further the better.
Liu Sandao had no idea of the stakes involved. The only thing that truly moved him was the last sentence Fu Ruhai spoke before dying: to guard the Fruit of Fortune system well and protect the Fruit of Fortune. However, the Fruit of Fortune system was currently progressing smoothly and didn't require much human intervention. Liu Sandao's thoughts were entirely focused on how to save Fu Ruhai.
There were three people in the office, yet each had their own agenda. The atmosphere became stifling and awkward for a while. Fortunately, Zhao Qiansun, with his extensive experience, chatted casually and reached a preliminary agreement: Liu Sandao was demoted again to a general inspection officer. Zhao Qiansun revealed that due to an upcoming upgrade of the Fruit of Fortune system, there would be special modifications later. Since Liu Sandao was familiar with the Fruit of Fortune system, he would be assigned these basic tasks. Zhang Kuixian knew that frontline work was difficult and finding a suitable person wasn't easy, so he tacitly approved the arrangement.
The system upgrade would take time, but fortunately, it was a change initiated by the Heavenly Court and didn't require Liu Sandao's direct involvement, giving him ample time to visit the Fu Dian. However, he would also need to quickly teach Bai Xiangyu how to fly.
After a few days of training, Bai Xiangyu gradually got the feel for it. With a muttered incantation, she could levitate. However, the effect was not very significant, and she could only fly about seven or eight meters at most. Liu Sandao knew that mastering flight was not an overnight achievement and decided to give her more time, as becoming an immortal was certainly not instantaneous.
While Bai Xiangyu was practicing flying, Liu Sandao opened his Manual of Fortune and Virtue, preparing to study its contents to see if he could find any way to save Fu Ruhai.
"Fortune spreads for a thousand generations, virtue blesses all ages!"
As Liu Sandao uttered this incantation, the Manual of Fortune and Virtue flashed with golden light, and a beam shot towards Bai Xiangyu. The golden light surged directly towards Bai Xiangyu's chest, like a kite string, pulling her Qilin Jade and slowly lifting her into the air.
"Ah! I can fly, I can fly!" Bai Xiangyu exclaimed excitedly, mentally reciting the incantation Liu Sandao had taught her. She thought that this must be the incantation's power.
Liu Sandao's eyes lit up, and he understood the mystery. The Manual of Fortune and Virtue could sense the existence of the soul crystal, specifically Fu Ruhai's existence, thus naturally combining with it when the soul crystal flew. If this method was feasible, perhaps the Manual of Fortune and Virtue could guide Bai Xiangyu and the Qilin Jade to the Fu Dian. This was an unexpected surprise, meaning that with a little practice, they could set off for the Fu Dian soon.
"Dahai, if you can hear me, cooperate with this Manual of Fortune and Virtue and take Bai Xiangyu to fly." Liu Sandao shouted towards the sky.
The soul crystal truly heard him. The Qilin Jade emitted a blinding, ruby-red glow, forcing Bai Xiangyu to shield her eyes. After a moment, the light softened, becoming similar to the light emanating from the Manual of Fortune and Virtue.