After Liu Sandao's demonstration, Fu Ruhai understood how to preserve the blessing fruits using the material of the Blessing Manual.
The problem that had troubled him for a long time finally had an answer.
The paper used to make the Blessing Manual actually came from a heavenly spiritual root.
On Mount Fu in the Heavenly Realm, there was a spiritual root of the world.
The gods in the heavens all respectfully called it the Ancestor of Spiritual Blessings.
It was three thousand five hundred zhang thick, and every five hundred years or so, it would sprout new spiritual roots.
Similarly, every five hundred years or so, a spiritual root would wither and die.
With the help of the God of Grains, the Heavenly Realm specifically made these spiritual roots into special paper for their use.
The Blessing Manual was produced from this paper, and because it was used to transmit blessings, not only could the blessing fruits be preserved, but each fruit could also leave behind a faint blessing root.
Whenever a person's life came to an end, their blessing root would be reclaimed by the Ancestor of Spiritual Blessings.
As a God of Blessings, Fu Ruhai had also done many things before.
For instance, folding paper airplanes or making paper models, he would use paper from old Blessing Manuals.
Coupled with the secret techniques of the Blessing Manual he had learned in recent years, the paper in his hands could transform into anything.
Fu Ruhai's explanation of the Blessing Manual to Liu Sandao once again expanded Liu Sandao's understanding.
It was as fascinating as discovering one's own origins.
He had to admit, these days of wandering the mortal world made him enjoy listening to stories even more.
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Another day passed, and Xiahua Bank finally sent word, asking Fu Ruhai to visit.
For the first time, Fu Ruhai informed Liu Sandao that he was going to a meeting.
Liu Sandao understood that this was to have him take good care of the matter of distributing blessing fruits.
However, this time, Fu Ruhai was not gone for as long as usual.
To Liu Sandao, it felt as though he had only taken a nap before Fu Ruhai returned.
As soon as he entered the dormitory, Fu Ruhai flopped onto the bed, crestfallen.
Seeing his dejected appearance, Liu Sandao guessed that their previous proposal had been rejected and remained silent.
After waiting for a long time without Liu Sandao speaking, Fu Ruhai couldn't help but say,
"Our plan is not viable. We need to revise it!"
"If it needs revision, it means there's still hope, as there wasn't a unanimous veto."
"Alas!"
No one expected a God of Blessings to sigh.
"Tell me, what's going on?"
Liu Sandao asked.
Fu Ruhai explained that the main framework of the proposal was supported, but the ultimate goal could not be profit-driven.
Blessing fruits were meant to balance the malevolent energy of the world. If it were like the Death God's usury company, it would be consumed by malevolent energy; moreover, it would corrupt the entire atmosphere of the mortal world.
Furthermore, the company's name should carry a connotation of aid, which would be in line with the fundamental purpose of blessing fruits.
Fu Ruhai finished relaying the Heavenly Realm's requirements, leaving both of them in silence for a long time.
They couldn't think of a good solution immediately, so Liu Sandao suggested they go for a walk.
The two of them then left the dormitory and strolled around the campus.
It had been many days since anyone had bothered them.
It was as if the entire university life had ended once Teacher Wu Dazao's classes were over.
Many senior students were not on campus all day.
Even Bai Suxiang hadn't come to find them for a long time.
Mei Ziqi and Fang Zonghai were busy with job hunting during the day and writing their theses at night.
Thus, the two of them ambled leisurely through the campus.
They reached the sports field, and a lively small table caught their attention.
A desk, with two roll-up banners on either side.
The printed advertisement was quite striking:
Shenfeng Credit, Your Bank Anytime, Anywhere!
Shenfeng Credit Card, Fearless Anywhere in China!
The young man sitting behind the desk was none other than Hu Tianhan.
A large crowd had gathered around him.
Liu Sandao saw this and, taking Fu Ruhai's right hand, walked directly towards them.
He wanted to understand how this Shenfeng company made money.
Of course, students from the economics department would be well aware of credit businesses.
However, no ordinary person would know who the boss of Shenfeng Company was.
No amount of money was useful to that boss, so what was his purpose?
Hu Tianhan, busy at work, occasionally looked up and saw Liu Sandao approaching. He sighed inwardly.
He didn't have time for revenge yet, so he would let them go for now.
He had lost inexplicably last time.
He had maxed out that credit card, and according to company regulations, the interest alone would have been enough to bury him.
He knew that with regular usury companies, it was fine to be late by a month.
But the Shenfeng Company was different.
For one million yuan, an extra two thousand in interest appeared out of thin air in just one day.
If it weren't for Brother Baotou pleading for him, he would likely have been found dead in a ditch by now.
The boss had even personally met him, saying that he saw potential in him and hoped he would work hard. However, things didn't turn out that way, and the boss was very disappointed.
In the boss's office, there was another person who owed money.
When he arrived, that person was already there.
The boss demanded repayment, but the man said he couldn't. As a result, Brother Baotou directly attacked him with a knife, cutting his arm.
It was bloody and terrifying.
He was so scared he peed himself at that moment, but he didn't dare to move.
However, the boss smiled and told him that if he worked diligently for him, he wouldn't have to repay the money and could even get a Shenfeng Black Card.
A Shenfeng Black Card was a credit card that could be overdrawn up to ten million yuan.
He agreed without a second thought.
The boss was truly kind to him, not even asking for anything excessive.
In fact, seeing his immediate agreement, the boss didn't say another word.
Later, however, Brother Baotou gave him a list, requiring him to get the people on the list to apply for a Shenfeng credit card.
He glanced at it, and the first name was: Zhao Xiaoying.
He hadn't looked at the rest, but he figured it was just getting someone to apply for a credit card.
It was very simple.
So, these past few days, he had been busy figuring out how to entice people to apply for Shenfeng credit cards.
Brother Baotou had said that he would receive a referral fee for each person.
As for the people on the list, in addition to the referral fee, there were also generous rewards.
If he agreed, he would be one of them; if he refused, then the debtor who entered the office would have the best outcome.
Liu Sandao and Fu Ruhai remained silent, not asking Hu Tianhan any questions.
However, Hu Tianhan deliberately stood up and handed them two promotional flyers.
"Take a look, perhaps you'll find them useful."
His words were very gentle, making it impossible to sense any hostility from him.
Within the span of those few sentences, several people were already filling out forms at the desk.
Another student next to Hu Tianhan was handling the registrations, occasionally guiding them on how to fill them out.
Suddenly, a voice called out,
"Liu Sandao, is that you two?"
Liu Sandao turned around and saw Zhao Xiaoying and another girl standing behind them.