"Impossible, impossible! How can there be such a ridiculous thing in this world!"
"You can improve your score by drinking water?"
"Why don't you say that sleeping and eating can also improve your score!"
"I think you're all crazy!"
The class representative, Li Mao, did not believe in such a ridiculous cultivation method at all.
He thought that Lu Xiao must be spouting nonsense to deceive them.
The students who were queuing up to drink water were all tricked by Lu Xiao!
"Burp~ I'm so full."
At this moment, a student with a big belly wiped the water from the corner of his mouth in satisfaction. He moved his feet gently and swayed as he walked.
It was obvious that walking was already extremely difficult for him.
However, he didn't look troubled because of his mood of anticipation. Instead, a determined expression appeared on his face.
He successfully mounted the podium and placed his hand on the dark instrument.
"Generating combat strength comprehensive score… Measured successfully."
"46.9 points. Failed. Result: Intermediate!"
Hearing the mechanical sound of the device, the student exclaimed and turned to face the other students.
"Yeah! Brothers, I did it!"
"My original score was 46.8, but now it has increased by 0.1!"
"Lu Xiao's method is really reliable!"
After saying that, he was about to wave his fists excitedly, but the water in his stomach shook, preventing him from doing so.
Although he couldn't celebrate, he couldn't hide his excitement.
0.1 didn't seem too much.
If he really cultivated seriously, the time needed would definitely be dozens or even hundreds of times longer than now!
Especially ordinary students like them who had no resources.
They could only rely on hard work to improve their Root Bone, combat strength, and so on.
Hearing that some students had already succeeded, the other students also tried their best to catch up.
"Awesome! It really worked."
"I knew there was nothing wrong with Lu Xiao's cultivation method. Brothers, cheers!"
"Cheers!"
"Burp… I'm so full. Cheers later. Let me go to the toilet first~"
"Look at you. You've only had a few drinks and you're already going to the toilet. If you can't do it, go to the girls' table."
The students in the class gathered around the water dispenser. It was as lively as a drinking party between old friends who had not seen each other for many years.
They drank ordinary water as if it were wine and bragged as they drank.
They imagined that they would be like Lu Xiao and pass the combat strength assessment to become a glorious Martial Artist.
The teacher couldn't help but laugh when he saw this, but he didn't stop them.
It was already after school, so it wouldn't affect the class next door. He might as well make them lively.
"…"
Li Mao, who had been deliberately going against Lu Xiao, was now silent.
He did not want to believe in this ridiculous cultivation method at all.
But even if this sounded ridiculous…
Lu Xiao successfully passed the test. It could be said that it was an occasional coincidence. It was an exception!
But what about those other than Lu Xiao?
There was actually a second student who relied on drinking water to improve.
That had to start him believing it, too.
Drinking water could increase one's Root Bone and combat strength.
After all, ordinary people had to spend infinite sweat and effort to improve.
Now, they could easily obtain it by drinking water.
No one could resist this temptation. Li Mao was no exception.
"It's just drinking water!"
"There's no harm in trying anyway."
However, there were so many students at the water dispenser. It would take forever for him to get his turn.
Li Mao simply left the school building and plunged into the pool in front of the stairs under the gazes of countless teachers and students.
Glug glug—
The raw water in the pool was nothing compared to the water in the buckets. It was cold and had a strange smell.
Doing such an indecent thing in public would definitely attract the attention of the crowd.
"What is this person doing? The water in the pool is so dirty."
"Today seems to be the day of the Year Three students' test. Could it be that the blow was too great because he failed?"
"He didn't pass the test. That's too pitiful."
"That's right. We study and cultivate hard, but we only have one goal. To become Martial Artists!"
"Sigh… I really don't know if I'll be like him in the future."
"Uh, looking at how he drank, he looks very ferocious."
"Are you alright? Do you want to contact your parents?"
Hearing the discussions around him, Li Mao blushed even though he was thick-skinned.
But if he could really increase his combat strength score, he didn't care how humiliating it was!
"Student, this water is recycled water. It's very dirty."
"If you have any difficulties, you can tell me. Perhaps I can help you resolve your problems."
A teacher approached and advised.
Li Mao ignored this and continued drinking the water.
He didn't know how long he drank until he couldn't drink anymore. He was finally willing to come out of the pool.
He limped along.
It was a little too much, and the water in his stomach churned like waves. It was very uncomfortable!
He had never felt that the path to the classroom was so far. If not for his strong willpower, he would have been lying on the ground and unable to get up.
After finally returning to the classroom and resting for a while, panting, he approached the device.
Li Mao put his hand on it and waited for the surprise to happen.
"Generating combat strength comprehensive score… Measured successfully."
"55 points, qualified. Result: Good!"
However, after hearing the mechanical voice, Li Mao's face darkened.
Liar! There was no improvement at all.
The first test was 55 points. Now, although his stomach was bulging from drinking the water, the score was the same.
And yet… When some people were sad, some were always happy.
"Hahaha, I've increased by 0.2!"
"Damn, I don't think I drank less than you. Why did I only increase by 0.1?"
"Thank you, Lu Xiao. With this method, I'll drink water at home every day to cultivate!"
"Hahaha, I can already see the hope of becoming a Martial Artist!"
"This method is really good, but my stomach is too full. Burp ~"
"Everyone, don't touch me. It won't be polite if I vomit it all out."
Everyone was laughing and talking. They had more or less gained something from drinking water and cultivating. They could not understand the anger in Li Mao's heart at all.
Lu Xiao happened to notice this scene and asked the system.
"System, why doesn't Li Mao seem to have improved after drinking the water?"
Ding! Answer the host. As Li Mao has already passed the test and did not obtain the public book, he did not study the Tao Te Ching. Therefore, he cannot obtain the effect.
"I see."
After getting the answer, Lu Xiao nodded to himself.
No wonder he did not improve even after drinking so much. It turned out that he did not meet the conditions for imparting.
However, based on his understanding, Li Mao would definitely continue to pester him.
As expected.
Li Mao shifted his anger to the other students and said angrily, "Impossible! I don't believe in drinking water to cultivate!"
"If you have the ability, do the test again."
"If there's any improvement, I'll pay for your test!"
"Shut up if you don't dare! Burp ~"