Revelation of the Way of Heaven

At a restaurant on the east street of Mingde University's East Campus.

It's often said that girls undergo a dramatic transformation once they enter university, and that's absolutely true.

Although it has been less than two months since the start of the semester, Qin Xiaochuan felt an indescribable sense of unreality when he looked at Xia Ruoyi now.

Unbeknownst to her, Xia Ruoyi had changed a lot.

Of course, he would never have felt this way if they hadn't gone a whole week without seeing each other.

If I had to pinpoint exactly what has changed about her, it would be that she has matured.

Although she was pretty before, compared to the older female students in the school, she always seemed like a child who hadn't grown up yet. Of course, this wasn't just her phenomenon, but a common phenomenon among most female students who had just entered school.

But things are different now. Since entering university, these girls have had plenty of time to spend on dressing up, and they bloom like flowers after the rain, making the campus scenery even more beautiful.

Although it has only been a short period of time, Xia Ruoyi's features have become more and more refined, and she has begun to learn to wear light makeup. Coupled with her increasingly appropriate clothes, she can no longer be recognized as a freshman by the senior students.

When Qin Xiaochuan first saw her current appearance, he was a little dazed. It wasn't because her change was so drastic that he couldn't react in time, but because when he saw her, he suddenly felt that they were from two different worlds.

He felt that the other person must have felt the same way. The most obvious proof of this was that the two of them were gradually losing common ground, and more and more words could only linger in their hearts, unable to be spoken.

It was a strange feeling, and from that day on, Qin Xiaochuan had a feeling that the distance between the two of them would grow further and further apart.

In fact, from that day onward, all the beauty and fantasies about youth gradually faded away from him, just as everyone's youth will one day dissipate like smoke, leaving only a trace of melancholy in his heart.

Qin Xiaochuan couldn't quite remember what the two of them talked about that day. Or perhaps he did remember, but he didn't want to recall it. He just wanted that moment to remain in his mind as a feeling, in his memory, rather than as a record of what actually happened.

Because if you were to describe it in detail, it would definitely be monotonous and boring. After all, it was a bitter and helpless time, and only he himself could understand the taste of it.

After having lunch with Xia Ruoyi, he felt a little down, so instead of rushing back to his dorm, he strolled slowly along the artificial river on campus.

It was almost October, and the summer heat was slowly fading, turning the campus lawns into a pleasant place.

Scattered across those large patches of grass were many people. Some were reading alone, some were couples cuddling together, and some were freshmen organizing activities on the grass. Don't ask how they knew they were freshmen; those who know, know.

"Isn't this Junior Qin? Why does he look so dejected? Is it not good for him to stay in the Department of Spiritual Studies?" Just as he was staring blankly at the river, a cold laugh suddenly came from behind him.

Even without turning around, he knew who it was, because no other voice annoyed him as much.

Su Chen, the first person he disliked after entering university, was carrying a basketball and walking towards the playground, accompanied by two other people.

Qin Xiaochuan was in no mood to pay him any attention. He glanced at him and walked away. He heard a cold snort behind him. He knew his behavior must have angered the other person, but the other person had brought it on himself, and he didn't care at all.

He continued walking forward, and soon encountered another acquaintance, or perhaps not quite an acquaintance since they had only met once. But he never imagined that he would run into Guo Shiyi on the campus of Mingde University.

When Qin Xiaochuan saw Guo Shiyi, she was sitting on a bench near the river reading a book. She was wearing a light yellow T-shirt and denim shorts, and the close-fitting clothes showed off her petite figure perfectly.

Behind the bench stood a tall magnolia tree, which blocked most of the sunlight, leaving only a few dappled spots on the bench, making the area under the tree quiet and serene. Guo Shiyi was reading quietly in this tranquil environment, unaware of his arrival.

"I never thought that such a majestic demon hunter could have such a serene side?" Qin Xiaochuan said to her with a smile.

The other person looked up from the book at him, a look of surprise flashing across their face before they smiled and said, "I didn't expect you to be a student at Mingde University as well."

"I should be the one saying that. I never expected you to be a student too."

She closed the book, smiled, and said, "So, what do you think my identity is?"

"Demon Hunter, didn't you already say that?" Qin Xiaochuan shrugged.

"Being a demon hunter is just a side job for me."

"How old are you this year?" he asked curiously.

Why are you asking that?

"I think you're amazing. You don't look that old at all, yet you've become a demon hunter."

Guo Shiyi smiled and said, "I'm seventeen this year."

She's only seventeen! She's already a demon hunter at seventeen! Judging from the Wooden Prison Technique she used yesterday, it's at least at level 4 in terms of spiritual power. How is that possible?

"What year are you in?" Qin Xiaochuan asked.

"Of course I'm a freshman, what else could I be?" Guo Shiyi said with a smile.

She's already at level 4 in spiritual power in her freshman year? Could it be innate level 4 spiritual power? That's too abnormal! But then again, something doesn't seem right. He doesn't think he's ever seen her in the Department of Spiritual Studies.

So he asked, puzzled, "Are you a spiritualist?"

"No, it's the medical school." She pointed to the medical book in her hand.

"You didn't choose to study spiritual studies?" He looked at her again, seemingly unsure.

"No, I majored in Traditional Chinese Medicine."

He became increasingly puzzled, and finally voiced his question: "Then how do you use spiritual power, and..."

Before Qin Xiaochuan could finish speaking, Guo Shiyi smiled and said, "Actually, there's nothing strange about it, because I cultivated in Wudang Mountain a long time ago."

So he's a disciple of Wudang Mountain. No wonder. As mentioned before, places like Wudang Mountain and Maoshan are the true origins of spiritual energy. Moreover, the cultivation there is more systematic. Not only can you learn skills above level C, but you can also learn Tai Chi to improve your willpower. So that's where true cultivation takes place. As for what Qin Xiaochuan learned at school, it's all child's play.

"Impressive, impressive," Qin Xiaochuan couldn't help but exclaim sincerely.

"It's not that amazing, it's alright," Guo Shiyi said with a smile, then asked him, "Are you a student majoring in spiritual studies?"

"No, but I majored in spiritual studies."

Guo Shiyi nodded, then asked, "So what's your major?"

He blushed upon hearing this. If someone else had asked him this question, he would have answered it frankly. But Guo Shiyi's question made him a little embarrassed, probably because she was so outstanding. Compared to her, he suddenly felt inferior. So he awkwardly said, "Research on ancient mythology."

Unsurprisingly, Guo Shiyi was also taken aback for a moment before smiling and saying, "You're amazing too."

"Why?" he asked, looking at her in confusion.

"You actually dared to choose the Department of Spiritual Studies with your major?" she said casually. If someone else had said this, Qin Xiaochuan would have thought she was mocking him, but when Guo Shiyi said it, she showed neither doubt nor surprise. She was simply stating a fact in a calm manner, which made him feel no displeasure at all (I wonder if it was the effect of her being a beautiful woman).

"That's what I think too." Qin Xiaochuan laughed, then said with a wronged expression, "Actually, I was forced into it."

Guo Shiyi smiled, probably knowing he had his reasons, so she didn't ask him who had forced him to do it.