Cultivation Too Poor (Second Update) The first one in a thousand years? The corner of Qu Jianlei's mouth twitched. This really was a once-in-a-thousand-years occurrence, but did he look like some grass-python hero?
He replied blandly, "This is my second time entering."
After falling silent for a while, the voice spoke again. "Last time, you were only at the Foundation Establishment Realm. This time... you understand the saying 'when the ruler is young, the state is rife with doubt,' right?"
You could've just said my cultivation was too low and beneath your notice, Qu Jianlei grumbled inwardly.
Still, good fortune had come his way, so he did not fuss over it. "As long as I agree to the trial, everyone will be expelled?"
"Of course..." The voice abruptly stopped halfway through.
Only after two seconds did it speak again, somewhat awkwardly. "Energy is a little insufficient. It can barely be used, but it may cause damage to the Abode."
"Um, how many spirit stones do you have?"
"Spirit stones... I probably don't have any." Qu Jianlei stood there expressionlessly, but his thoughts were racing. "I've never even seen one of those. I do have some Energy Blocks. I don't know whether they can be used."
"Energy Blocks..." The voice muttered to itself, then only after a long while said, "Forget it. That kind of inferior energy won't do."
"It's a pity that some spirit stones are set aside as rewards, so it isn't convenient for me to use them. Besides... there aren't many."
Hearing this, Qu Jianlei's heart stirred slightly. Spirit stones as rewards?
The last time he had accompanied Little White Sweet through the trial, he had obtained a yellow stone.
There had been a thin Protective Membrane over the stone, as well as faint spiritual energy. He had