Introduction to Metaphysics

After hearing this, Su Li finally confirmed that he had only one path left to take—that path was to study the civilization and culture of the world before his transmigration, starting with the methods of pre-Qin alchemists who refined essence into qi.

Moreover, he still needed to combine the ancient Chinese culture of his past life with the characteristics of the cultivation techniques in this world to explore and create a set of 'three souls and seven spirits' suitable for himself, as well as a cultivation method for his current physical body.

If he succeeded, then his cultivation would naturally not be a problem.

However, on this path, he had no reference points and no experience whatsoever.

The future could be described as pitch black.

This was a path he had considered long ago, but it was the one he least wanted to choose!

Now, with no other options, he could only choose this path and grope his way forward alone.

Even with Su Li's carefree and uninhibited nature, he couldn't help but feel a deep sense of loneliness and helplessness at this moment.

"Master Su, don't be discouraged. Don't worry, I'm particularly interested in your friend right now!"

Zhuge Qingchen walked over, looking eager to get closer.

Su Li's heart warmed slightly at first, but then he recalled Zhuge Qingchen's past experiences where anyone he was interested in would die. His breath hitched, and his face immediately darkened.

"No, please don't be interested in my... friends. My friends still want to live a few more days!"

Su Li refused impolitely.

The sunny smile on Zhuge Qingchen's face froze.

His breathing became noticeably rapid, giving him the appearance of wanting to lash out but being helpless, as if he had no will to live.

"Master Su, rest assured, all the ancient texts and cultivation techniques here at Wanli Holy Land will be fully open to you! If you need to look up any information, research talismans, formations, elixirs, or even artifact forging, there will be no issues.

If you have any questions, you can ask A Li anytime. If A Li doesn't understand, ask Xiao Chu.

If Xiao Chu still doesn't understand, I will personally help Master answer...

In short, Master Su is so young, and your friend's age is likely not very old either. There is still plenty of time, and many opportunities. Please don't give up."

Hua Yunxiao comforted him again.

"Senior Hua, don't worry. This matter shouldn't be too difficult to solve. It's just a matter of creating his own cultivation technique, which will take some time. Once he starts cultivating, it will be fine. Besides, if it really doesn't work out, I've done all I can."

Su Li wasn't too worried. After all, the Latent Dragon Pill had appeared, which could make him smarter and wiser.

At that time, his intelligence would increase exponentially, and creating a cultivation technique suitable for himself probably wouldn't be particularly difficult.

Even if it were truly difficult, if the Heavenly Secrets Mall refreshed with advanced metaphysics, top-tier metaphysics, or even some heaven-defying immortal techniques or peerless divine bodies, wouldn't that solve everything in one step?

The notion that there were no shortcuts was merely the perception of the cultivators in this world.

Wasn't his 'Introduction to Metaphysics' a shortcut?

Once purchased, he would know it instantly!

Moreover, although Introduction to Metaphysics was called 'Introduction,' it was actually extremely comprehensive!

Not only that, but the foundational knowledge contained in Introduction to Metaphysics was exceptionally broad. After absorbing it, all aspects would be integrated, allowing him to recall and apply various knowledge at will!

If one were to truly achieve this level through conventional learning, it would likely take at least thirty to fifty years!

This was also one of the reasons for Su Li's considerable confidence.

Therefore, all he needed to do now was to find ways to harvest 'Heavenly Secrets Value.'

As Su Li thought this, he looked at the destinies of the three individuals again and could only sigh helplessly—apart from Hua Yunxiao, Yun Wanchu was too steady, making it difficult for him to die.

If Yun Wanchu didn't face a life-threatening crisis, even if he could harvest some Heavenly Secrets Value, it would be minuscule.

As for Zhuge Qingchen...

This person's destiny was that of a child of destiny. Enough said. He simply couldn't die, not in this lifetime...

Su Li suspected that even if this person stood there and let Hua Yunxiao kill him, he might be saved by various accidents. He was unkillable!

So, there was no point in trying to harvest Heavenly Secrets Value from him through divination.

He still needed to find other prodigies to harvest from, as that would be faster!

However, he needed to carefully consider how to help these people with his divination.

Afterward, Hua Yunxiao exchanged a few more words with Su Li and then transformed into a rainbow, leaving the area.

As for Yun Wanchu, the moment Hua Yunxiao left, he looked at Su Li with eager eyes, filled with deep longing.

"Master Su, you mentioned to the Lord before that the Heavenly Dao wanted to eliminate him, and he escaped the first time. The second time... Master Su, what about me..."

Yun Wanchu shamelessly asked in a low voice, with a hint of flattery.

"..."

Su Li was speechless. He really didn't want to comment on this person at all.

"Fine, I'll use my special Heavenly Secrets talent to divine for you properly."

Su Li squeezed the Five Emperors Ancient Coin in his palm and looked at the immortal-like environment of Wanli Holy Land, deciding to perform a divination for Yun Wanchu.

Introduction to Metaphysics contained basic knowledge of the I Ching, numerology, Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, etc. Su Li planned to try his first... fortune-telling on Yun Wanchu.

"Thank you, Master Su!"

Yun Wanchu rubbed his hands together, feeling both excited and a little apprehensive.

At this moment, Zhuge Qingchen also came over with great interest.

"Holy Lord Yun, does Wanli Holy Land have any spiritual herbs that produce one stalk per year or every few years, and can now reach over fifty stalks?" Su Li asked.

This question wasn't just about using the stalks of the spiritual herbs; he also wanted to determine if the stalks used for divination in his original calculations could be replaced by something else in this world, and if divination was even possible.

If it was, it would mean that the most difficult path he had chosen could be walked.

"Yes, yes, there are many kinds. Some produce one stalk per year, others one stalk every three to five years, eight to nine years, or even thirty to fifty years, ninety years, ninety-nine years, and one hundred years. Of course, there are also spiritual herbs and sacred medicines that produce one stalk every few hundred or thousand years, but Wanli Holy Land doesn't have the capability to cultivate those..." Yun Wanchu replied immediately.

"Then, are there any that produce one stalk every forty-nine years?"

"We have those too, and they are all growing in the medicinal garden of Wanli Holy Land. Master Su, which kind are you looking for?"

"Hmm, then take fifty portions of the stalks from spiritual herbs that produce one stalk per year, nine years, forty-nine years, fifty-nine years, ninety-nine years, and one hundred years."

"Understood, Master Su. I'll go now."

Yun Wanchu quickly transformed into a rainbow and disappeared.

Only Zhuge Qingchen remained at the scene.

"Master Su, what are you doing with these things? Does deducing heavenly secrets and karma also require these? Isn't it done using one's own inherited bloodline power and soul power?" Zhuge Qingchen was very curious.

Su Li thought for a moment and said, "What I am about to do is divination, calculating birth charts to examine destiny, look at fortune, joy, prosperity, longevity, analyze the Five Elements to determine relationships, and predict auspiciousness and misfortune! This is a special method of deduction that you haven't seen before. You'll see when the time comes."

"Then... what's the difference between this and the previous deductions?"

Zhuge Qingchen was a bit confused. Before, Master Su seemed to be able to calculate things with great ease and extreme accuracy. Why was it so troublesome now?

"The previous method of calculation still had its drawbacks. For example, with Senior Hua Yunxiao, I could only calculate his fortune and misfortune for seven days after today, but not beyond that. However, with the divination method, although it's not as detailed, it can predict his future fortune and misfortune, not just limited to a few days..." Su Li explained briefly.

Zhuge Qingchen had an extraordinary background and noble status. Su Li planned to build a good relationship with him and then harvest him thoroughly—after all, someone who often said one thing and meant another was a super excellent leek.

Zhuge Qingchen was stunned upon hearing this, and a look of shock appeared on his face—there was such a bizarre method of divination and deduction in this world?