If he could succeed, then related preparations could begin ahead of schedule—a massive arrangement would certainly require a lot of preparation and time.
If he failed, then they would still have to make arrangements according to Ji Tianqi's requirements.
Ji Tianqi transmitted three years' worth of inner strength to Shen Shili through empowerment, which was successful.
Then, he guided that inner strength to circulate within Shen Shili's meridians.
Shen Shili undoubtedly cooperated with all his might, but no matter how hard he tried, he could not use his mind to drive that inner strength to move within his body.
He could feel it, but the inner strength just wouldn't obey.
And as time passed, it continually dissipated until all of the three years' power Ji Tianqi had given him had vanished without a trace.
He once again returned to a state devoid of inner strength/energy.
"Don't be anxious yet," Ji Tianqi consoled, "It could also be my problem."