After finding the treasure best suited to him, Zhong Ming immediately told Yi Yunya about it.
"Clear Sound Spring Stone? Young Master, please wait a moment. I'll fetch it right away—within an hour at the latest, it will be yours."
While Yi Yunya went to Golden Jade Tower to retrieve the treasure, Zhong Ming completely cast aside his plan to read dawn, blazing sun, dusk, and night.
Ignoring the drain on his mind, Zhong Ming quickly activated Intent Reading for the second time.
This time, Zhong Ming still watched the sun, observing its power spilling across heaven and earth and its influence upon all things.
[You saw the sun rise and the world's temperature increase. You gained a new insight into All Things Flowing. Spirit Stream Finger · Stream Interception technique progress: 62] [You saw trees absorb the power of sunlight. You gained a new insight into All Things Flowing. Spirit Stream Finger · Stream Interception progress +35 [You—]
The first time he activated it, Zhong Ming had made thorough preparations. Moreover, he had watched at sunrise, a special juncture when all things revived and changed with the sun's ascent.
Naturally, Zhong Ming had gained more insights from watching at that time.
But the current timing was far from ideal. Thus, even though Zhong Ming's mind was clear and inspiration kept surging forth during his second use of Intent Reading, Spirit Stream Finger · Stream Interception only gained a little over 360 Experience Points.
Before, Zhong Ming would have felt pained by that, but now, he did not care in the slightest.
Soon, he would be able to refresh his state with the Clear Sound Spring Stone.
Since it could be used repeatedly, Zhong Ming activated Intent Reading for the third time after resting briefly.
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