After quickly finishing dinner in the mess hall, Chen Xiao, under the cover of night, headed straight for the Xiao Family's back mountain.
His living quarters were frequently visited, making them unsuitable for private matters.
Choosing a clean bluestone to sit on, Chen Xiao's consciousness gradually sank into his mind.
The pre-cognition information for Yan Return Strike was still there, proving that everything before wasn't an illusion.
[Pre-cognize now?]
"No!"
Suppressing the tremor in his heart, Chen Xiao chose to refuse without hesitation.
One reason was the subsequent condition: he had to prevent Xiao Yan from climbing over Xiao Xun'er's wall.
But so far, Xiao Xun'er hadn't even arrived at the Xiao Family, so it was unlikely he could fulfill the condition in a short time. Therefore, there was no need to waste the only pre-cognition opportunity.
Another reason was that a Mystic High-Rank Dou Skill was too advanced for the Dou Zhi Li stage. Even if he pre-cognized it, he wouldn't be able to cultivate it.
"Are there restrictions on this pre-cognition? If the subsequent condition is completed, will it refresh?"
Chen Xiao realized that this was probably the so-called cheat, but this pre-cognition was too abrupt and didn't come with any instructions. For now, he could only slowly figure it out.
Recalling the scene where he triggered the pre-cognition earlier, Chen Xiao had some guesses in his heart.
Immediately, Chen Xiao calmed his mind and focused, thinking about the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid that the Medicine Venerable had concocted for Xiao Yan.
On the Dou Qi Continent, cultivation at the Dou Zhi Li stage was extremely slow. Due to the fragility of the meridians and other reasons, external aids generally couldn't be used. One could only accumulate Qi day after day.
However, there were exceptions. Some colossal forces and sects, and some respected alchemists, were able to develop corresponding medicines to accelerate cultivation at the Dou Zhi Li stage.
The Medicine Venerable's Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid belonged to this category.
If he could have the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid to assist him, Chen Xiao's cultivation at the Dou Zhi Li stage would undoubtedly speed up significantly, saving a lot of time.
Just as he was thinking this, the pre-cognition information in his mind suddenly changed.
[Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid: Second-Grade Pill, can be pre-cognized!]
[Subsequent Pre-cognition: Become friends with Xiao Yan.]
[Current Pre-cognition Attempts: One!]
[Pre-cognize now?]
Can even physical objects be pre-cognized?
Chen Xiao gradually figured out the conditions for this pre-cognition's appearance. It seemed to be triggered by having a strong desire for something.
But he still didn't understand the so-called subsequent conditions. Why was the subsequent condition for pre-cognizing Yan Return Strike preventing Xiao Yan from climbing the wall, while the subsequent condition for pre-cognizing Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid was becoming friends with Xiao Yan?
He had some guesses, but he wasn't sure.
But it didn't matter. The night was still long, and Chen Xiao had plenty of time to slowly study it.
Temporarily suppressing the urge to directly pre-cognize the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid, Chen Xiao chose no again.
"Dou Techniques are possible, pills are possible, what about cultivation methods? The Burning Art that Han Feng yearned for?"
[Burning Art: Yellow Rank Low-Level Cultivation Method, can be pre-cognized!]
[Subsequent Pre-cognition: Resurrect Yao Chen!]
It's really possible?!
Chen Xiao's eyes lit up, feeling extremely surprised by the power of this pre-cognition.
Burning Art, that was the foundation of Xiao Huo Huo's path to enlightenment.
Its allure needed no further explanation.
However, Chen Xiao still refused.
At the Dou Zhi Li stage, cultivation methods were useless.
Moreover, the subsequent condition was too difficult. Even if everything went smoothly, it would take at least ten years to achieve.
Besides, Chen Xiao's own future attribute was unknown, so there was no need to waste the pre-cognition opportunity.
"Great Heaven Creation Palm?"
Chen Xiao's thoughts shifted, and he thought of a Dou Technique that was deeply ingrained in his memory.
[Great Heaven Creation Palm: Heaven Rank Dou Technique, cannot be pre-cognized!]
As expected, there are restrictions. Heaven Rank is not possible, what about Earth Rank... Three Thousand Lightning Movement?
[Three Thousand Lightning Movement: Earth Rank Low-Level Movement Dou Technique, cannot be pre-cognized!]
Earth Rank is also not possible!
Chen Xiao tried several more Earth Rank cultivation methods and Dou Techniques, as well as pills above Sixth Grade, that were deeply impressed in his memory. As expected, none of them worked.
The mystery was solved. The restriction of this pre-cognition was that it could only pre-cognize cultivation methods and Dou Techniques below Earth Rank, and pills below Sixth Grade.
"The subsequent condition for pre-cognizing Qi Gathering Powder is joining the Yun Lan Sect and performing well... I think I understand!"
Through repeated attempts, Chen Xiao finally figured out some patterns.
The so-called pre-payment is a bit of putting the cart before the horse.
Joining the Yun Lan Sect and performing well, according to normal logic, it does seem possible to receive a reward of Qi Gathering Powder.
Preventing Xiao Yan from climbing the wall would inevitably be discovered by Xiao Xun'er and her guard Ling Ying, leading to their attention. It's not impossible to receive a Mystic High-Rank Dou Skill as a reward.
As for resurrecting Yao Chen, it's fraught with difficulties. If one could truly accomplish this, the relationship with Yao Chen would certainly be deep, and with such a great favor, there's a certain probability of obtaining the Burning Jue.
"I just don't know if this pre-payment restriction will change as my strength increases or my age grows, or if the number of times will increase?"
And most importantly, can completing the follow-up refresh the pre-payment count?
Chen Xiao pondered for a long time before finally making up his mind.
"Pre-pay for Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid!"
Practice is the sole criterion for testing truth!
Try it once, and everything will become clear.
As for why he didn't seize this opportunity to pre-pay for something of higher value, it was completely unnecessary.
If the pre-payment count could be refreshed, there was no need to say more.
Even if he could only pre-pay this one time, Chen Xiao felt that the tangible benefits he received were more useful than those Mystic Rank cultivation techniques and Dou Skills that he couldn't use for the time being.
Having awakened his past life memories, foresight was already his greatest advantage. As long as he could quickly pass the Dou Zhi Li stage, whether he went to the Yun Lan Sect or Jia Nan Academy, there would be plenty of opportunities to obtain items of this rank.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, Chen Xiao felt a discomfort in his chest. He reached into his embrace, and when he pulled his hand out again, there were three cold jade bottles in his hand.
Appearing out of thin air, how mysterious!
Chen Xiao was amazed.
He opened a jade bottle, and instantly, a fresh medicinal scent assailed his nostrils.
Recalling the information about the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid, this item was only useful for those below the Dou Zhe stage. Using this spirit liquid by dripping it into clear water and then soaking the body to cultivate could speed up cultivation, but the medicinal effect only lasted for two months.
"These are three portions, which means half a year's worth?"
Holding the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid in his hand, Chen Xiao checked the pre-payment information again.
[Follow-up: Become friends with Xiao Yan.]
[Completing the follow-up can unlock the next pre-payment. Current pre-payment count: Zero!]
Seeing this, Chen Xiao smiled with satisfaction.
This follow-up shouldn't be difficult!
Putting away the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid, Chen Xiao got up and moved the bluestone he had been sitting on back to its original place. Only then did he walk back to his residence with light steps.
Immediately, he moved a wooden tub, filled it with clear water, and poured in a bottle of Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid. The clear water in the tub immediately turned into a green spirit liquid!
Sitting cross-legged in the tub, Chen Xiao clasped his hands together, forming a strange seal in front of him. His eyes were tightly closed, and his breathing was steady and strong.
As cultivation began, the green liquid in the wooden tub gradually emitted a faint airflow. The airflow was slightly green, slowly rising, and finally, following Chen Xiao's breathing, it drilled into his body.
In an instant, Chen Xiao felt that his cultivation speed was several times faster than usual!
...
In a flash, ten days had passed.
Early morning.
Chen Xiao opened his eyes in the wooden tub, sensing the Dou Qi that was several times more abundant in his body. A look of joy appeared on his face.
"It's only been less than a month since the last breakthrough, and I've actually reached the fourth stage of Dou Zhi Li. At this rate, before the medicinal effect of this spirit liquid completely wears off, I might even be able to break through to the fifth stage of Dou Zhi Li!"
In the past ten days, Chen Xiao had spent almost all his time cultivating, except for completing his daily tasks.
Day after day, there was progress!
As for Xiao Yan, Chen Xiao was not in a hurry.
Xiao Yan was not an ordinary child, and he couldn't be approached too deliberately, otherwise it would be counterproductive.
Therefore, Chen Xiao would only greet him casually when they met in the square every day, just to get acquainted.
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