Chapter 139: Foundation Treasure Deduction

“It will take half a year to switch to the Pure Yang Scroll. Inform your family that you’ll likely be staying here until you report to the Weapon-Crafting Daoist Academy.”

“Yes, Master.”

Chen Mobai was a little excited. After all, this was personal guidance from a Golden Core Master, and for as long as half a year. Who in the entire Danxia City received such treatment? It was only because during his combat, he had left a good impression on Master Red Robe, and he had also chosen the Weapon-Crafting Daoist Academy. If it were anyone else, even Qing Nu, Master Red Robe probably wouldn't have bothered.

However, he soon realized he had overthought things. Master Red Robe only guided him for the first three days. After Chen Mobai completed the conversion of his first wisp of Five Elements cultivation energy, he disappeared.

“The Headmaster is very busy, but he also said that if you encounter difficulties, you can message him directly. If he sees it and deems it necessary, he will answer you.”

In the school cafeteria, Chen Mobai treated Chan Si to a meal. The latter spoke as he ate.

“What a pity, I thought I’d get half a year of guidance from Master Red Robe!” Chen Mobai’s face showed regret.

“Be content. The two of us have been enrolled for six years and have only attended four of the Headmaster’s classes in total. The combined time is probably less than a day.” Shen Juanxiu, who had returned with some desserts, heard Chen Mobai’s words. She couldn't help but feel envious and jealous, her tone noticeably sour.

“Right,” Chen Mobai immediately changed the subject and took out his phone.

“Really? Quick, quick, quick, import my personal data into it!” Shen Juanxiu heard this and was indeed drawn in.

Chen Mobai had already downloaded the “Foundation Establishment Treasure” software, but he had only ever been a regular member. The function to apply for super-brain computing power to deduce the success rate of Foundation Establishment was only available to official members. To activate official membership, one needed either an invitation code from a developer or a cultivator above the Core Formation stage, or a student ID number from one of the Four Great Daoist Academies or Ten Great Schools.

Chen Mobai's admission notice was an electronic version, sent directly to his phone by the official account of the Weapon-Crafting Daoist Academy. When he opened it, a classic animation of a green-backed, black-lettered bamboo scroll unfolding popped up. It then displayed his photo and the content of his admission to the Daoist Academy, with his student ID number at the end. Chen Mobai copied it and entered it into the activation sequence of the Foundation Establishment Treasure. After that, it refreshed, and his avatar now had a red frame.

“This red frame symbolizes the Weapon-Crafting Daoist Academy, while a gold frame indicates activation by invitation from a Golden Core Master...” Shen Juanxiu had already thoroughly explored the Foundation Establishment Treasure. She excitedly guided Chen Mobai to import her personal data. She cultivated the Golden Ring Art. Due to a failed Foundation Establishment attempt, she had fallen back to Qi Refining Level 8 and hadn’t recovered yet. However, Shen Juanxiu directly filled in “Qi Refining Level 9, perfected” in the personal data panel for Chen Mobai.

Then, clicking “Next” brought up an interface: "Please select auxiliary spiritual items for Foundation Establishment."

“Just select all three Foundation Establishment Treasures. Although I haven't gathered them all yet, I definitely will before Foundation Establishment.” Shen Juanxiu spoke with great confidence.

Chen Mobai nodded and selected the Vein Protection Pill, Spirit Ascension Powder, and Qi Condensation Fluid.

“Also add a Giant Kun Blood Essence and Profound Fire Spirit Liquid.” Hearing this, Chen Mobai looked surprised, not expecting Shen Juanxiu to have connections for acquiring such items. The Profound Fire Spirit Liquid was a spiritual item from the Weapon-Crafting Daoist Academy that increased the chance of Foundation Establishment. After consumption, it could expand and nourish meridians, increasing the probability by ten percent.

“Actually, I don’t, but the Foundation Establishment Treasure only offers this one chance. I want to fill in everything I can think of that increases Foundation Establishment success, to see what my maximum chances can be.” When Shen Juanxiu said this, she seemed slightly less confident, as she had already failed Foundation Establishment once. Using the Foundation Establishment Treasure was also a way to boost her own confidence. Chen Mobai nodded and manually entered these two spiritual items as well.

Then, they proceeded to the next step: "Is this your first attempt at Foundation Establishment?"

“Huh, why is there such an option?” Chen Mobai exchanged glances with the two girls, and after Shen Juanxiu nodded, he selected “Second Time.”

Next: "How far did you get in your first Foundation Establishment attempt? 1: Marrow Cleansing and Tendon Transformation; 2: Qi Condensation to Liquid; 3: Spiritual Sense Detachment." Shen Juanxiu somewhat embarrassedly selected option 1. She didn't dare to lie about this step, so as not to introduce errors into the super-brain's deduction results.

They continued to the next step: "What is the grade of your spiritual root for Foundation Establishment?"

“Third-tier, mid-grade.” Shen Juanxiu was wealthy; this was the highest-grade spiritual root available to students at Danzhu Academy.

"Please confirm all the above information is correct." Finally, they reached the last step. Chen Mobai placed his phone on the dining table, allowing Shen Juanxiu to confirm everything herself. After she confirmed there were no issues, she took a deep breath and clicked “Confirm.”

Then, a red pop-up window suddenly appeared! “User ‘If I Were the Green Emperor in Future Years’ backend data does not match the character on the data panel. Do you wish to continue the deduction for her? After this time, you will have to wait two years before you can queue again to use this software.”

Shen Juanxiu immediately looked up at Chen Mobai nervously. He was momentarily stunned, not expecting the software to have backend verification. However, he had already received payment, and the Green Bamboo Brush had been used several times; there was no reason to go back on his word. He extended his finger and clicked the button.

Shen Juanxiu sighed in relief, then watched the constantly rotating animation on the Foundation Establishment Treasure interface with even greater tension. Approximately two minutes later, a large percentage number appeared before them.

Foundation Establishment Success Rate: 39%!

Seeing this, Chen Mobai couldn't help but frown. How could the success rate still be less than fifty percent, even after adding so many conditions? He felt a little embarrassed, but then he noticed Shen Juanxiu’s ecstatic expression, as if she was very happy with this number.

“Teacher Chan, is a 39% probability actually very good?” Chen Mobai, a little confused, asked.

“Without using any Foundation Establishment spiritual items, the probability of successfully establishing a foundation at Qi Refining Level 9 is one in a hundred, or 1%. You can imagine how high 39% is then.” Chan Si guided Chen Mobai to click on the detailed calculation report for the Foundation Establishment Treasure’s result.

Complete set of Three Foundation Establishment Treasures: +10% Foundation Establishment success rate.One bottle of Giant Kun Blood Essence: +10% Foundation Establishment success rate.One portion of Profound Fire Spirit Liquid: +6% Foundation Establishment success rate (due to overlapping efficacy with Vein Protection Pill and conflict with user’s Golden Ring Art).Qi Refining Level 9, perfected, with Marrow Cleansing and Tendon Transformation completed in the first attempt: +8% Foundation Establishment success rate.Third-tier, mid-grade spiritual root: +5% Foundation Establishment success rate.

After reading it, Shen Juanxiu simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief and showed a conflicted expression. Among these, “Giant Kun Blood Essence” and “Profound Fire Spirit Liquid” were items she couldn't acquire. This meant her actual Foundation Establishment success rate was only 23%. Even so, she was quite satisfied.

What Chen Mobai was thinking about, however, was the Foundation Establishment Pill from the Tianhe Realm. It seemed one Foundation Establishment Pill alone could grant a thirty percent chance of success!