Divination has an extensive history with countless variations developed over time.
In the East, there are methods like coin divination, facial fortune-telling, birth chart analysis, and turtle shell divination.
In the West, there are coffee ground readings, hexagram divinations, Holy Triangle readings, tarot card readings, Great Cross divinations, and mirror scrying.
Some techniques, such as dream divination and astrological readings, are universally recognized in both the East and West.
Despite the variety, divination methods can generally be categorized into three main types:
1. Symbolic Connection to the Querent
This category includes techniques like tarot cards, pendulum readings, and hexagram casting. These methods rely on the querent's spiritual resonance to communicate with the intangible concept of fate, gaining partial "insights." The diviner interprets these insights to obtain results. Most divination methods, such as tea leaf readings and dream divination, fall into this category.
2. Calculation and Deduction
This involves gathering ample objective information and then deducing results through calculation and interpretation. Examples include ancient Eastern turtle shell diagrams and Western astrology. These methods analyze natural information to predict future events or natural disasters.
3. Third-Party Guidance
This type involves soliciting answers from entities or forces beyond the querent and diviner. Examples include spirit-invoking games like the use of spirit boards. Ancient tales of divine revelations also fall into this category.
Ordinary individuals often fail in attempts to directly communicate with these mysterious entities. Worse, contacting a malevolent force can lead to catastrophic consequences, as such entities often corrupt or harm those who reach out to them.
As a bona fide mystic diviner, Eren had tools and techniques to discern malicious intent and extract detailed results with minimal risk.
Often, by observing the aura's thickness, brightness, and color through surface-level spirit vision, Eren could assess a person's health and emotional state, using this as supplementary data for divination.
Once his abilities improved further, Eren might even discern deeper insights, such as a person's lifespan or hidden secrets.
At the highest levels, some beings could use advanced spirit vision to observe any event, at any time—past or future.
Although Eren had consumed the Seer potion and gained supernatural powers, his journey as a Seer had only just begun.
Not only had he yet to master the core skills of a Seer, but much of the esoteric knowledge remained partially understood—a foundation without deeper comprehension.
This lack of mastery could hinder Eren's progression in the future.
Therefore, whenever he had free time, Eren immersed himself in studying various related topics. Through this comprehensive approach, he hoped to quickly assimilate and master the Seer potion.
After three hours of focused reading, Eren set down his book and rubbed his dry, tired eyes. He turned off the reading lamp, leaned back onto the bed, and soon drifted into a peaceful slumber.
While meditation helped alleviate mental fatigue, it could not yet replace sleep entirely.
When Eren awoke, the dim morning light filtered through the curtains, painting the room in soft gray hues.
Glancing at the clock on the bedside table, he saw it was only 5:00 AM—barely two hours since he'd fallen asleep.
Despite the short duration, Eren felt fully refreshed, his body brimming with energy.
"Deep sleep truly works wonders," he murmured with a satisfied smile.
Though his attempt at practicing the Cosmic Brain Visualization had been incomplete, it had brought him numerous benefits.
Beyond enhancing his mental and physical control, it had granted Eren the ability to enter a state of deep sleep with ease.
Studies had shown that one hour of deep sleep was far more restorative than seven to eight hours of light sleep.
Two hours of deep sleep gave Eren the equivalent of an extended, restful night—freeing up valuable hours for study or other pursuits.
Over time, frequent deep sleep could unlock hidden brain potential, significantly boost memory, and improve mental sharpness. Some even suggested it could enhance physical health and extend lifespan.
In just a few days, Eren had become enamored with the unexpected "bonus" provided by the Cosmic Brain Visualization technique.
After a quick wash, Eren headed downstairs to the second-floor kitchen.
Don't ask why the kitchen was on the second floor—it was an old family quirk.
Back when his grandparents were alive, the first floor had served as a small general store. After their passing, his mother had neither the time nor energy to keep it running, so the store was closed and converted into a living room.
Entering the kitchen, Eren began preparing breakfast.
He rinsed a pot of rice, added water, and mixed in a few drops of sesame oil. Next, he retrieved green onions and pork from the refrigerator.
He chopped the onions into short segments and set them aside in a small bowl.
The pork, already marinated with salt overnight, was sliced into strips and then diced into small cubes.
After blanching the pork in boiling water, he added it to a rice cooker along with the rice and preserved egg, setting it to cook.
In about thirty minutes, the pot would yield a steaming batch of preserved egg and pork congee, ready to be garnished with fresh green onions.
While the rice cooker worked its magic, Eren changed into athletic wear and went for a morning jog.
Half an hour later, drenched in sweat, he returned home, took a refreshing shower, and changed into clean clothes.
Back in the kitchen, he placed a dozen eggs into a pot, covering them with water to boil.
Once the eggs were ready, he grabbed a jar of pickled vegetables from the refrigerator, its crunchy tang perfect for breakfast.
Finally, Eren added chopped green onions, a pinch of MSG, and a dash of salt to the rice cooker, stirring it all together before ladling himself a generous bowl of hot, fragrant congee.
(End of Chapter)
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