Starting Cultivation in Wasteland
Chapter 715 - 585: Can You Keep a Secret?
The four chess pieces can move, and the two women looked at the other stones and started to worry, "What words are on these stones?"
"There are long ones, there are horizontal ones... Aunt Han, I think there should be two words on these stones."
"So, the biggest one should have four words on top, right?" Aunt Han shook her head disapprovingly.
"You shouldn't assume... There are two empty spots here, should there be words?"
"Never mind, I'll sacrifice first," Luo Hanshuang didn't hesitate and took out four boxes of Energy Blocks.
However, placing four boxes of Energy Blocks on the Tai Chi Diagram didn't elicit any reaction.
"Still not enough?" Luo Hanshuang furrowed her brows and took out another four boxes of Energy Blocks, "Could it be that I need to double it?"
Unfortunately, even doubling was not enough.
On this trip, Luo Hanshuang brought a total of twenty boxes of Energy Blocks, and she put the remaining fourteen boxes up there, but there was still no response.
"Aunt Han, it's still not enough, lend me a bit more."
"I only have eight and a half boxes," Aunt Han released eight boxes, "Give it a try."
Fourteen plus eight is twenty-two boxes, yet the Tai Chi Diagram still showed no reaction.
"It's over ten times already," Luo Hanshuang scratched her head in distress.
Then she turned to Qu Jianlei, "Ran, can I borrow some Energy Blocks from you?"
"Lending you some is no problem," Qu Jianlei answered casually, "But do you have a limit for your losses?"
Luo Hanshuang thought for a moment and answered, "Forty boxes?"
Qu Jianlei rolled his eyes at her words, "You're really daring to think, how much do you think I carry with me?"
Xiaobai Tian carried twenty boxes with preparation, while Aunt Han carried eight and a half boxes, which is more typical.
Qu Jianlei has several Storage Talismans, but who would carry their entire fortune around?
He carried over four hundred boxes of Energy Blocks, mainly because Kushnier carried enough Energy Blocks with him.
Moreover, aside from the Qi Gathering Array needed in the future, the Space Mecha is also a major Energy Block consumer.
But if forty boxes is the cap, the Five Tiger Generals would consume at least two hundred boxes, how many would Cao Cao use?
Qu Jianlei thought, things shouldn't be handled like this.
But since Xiaobai Tian had a limit for losses, helping out wasn't a big deal, so he took out eighteen boxes of Energy Blocks.
"If it's still not enough, then don't force it."
Forty boxes were really not enough, but the stack of Energy Blocks had already grown tall.
Luo Hanshuang was already not tall, now needing Aunt Han's lift to stack the Energy Blocks neatly.
Seeing that the Tai Chi Diagram still showed no reaction, she got a bit anxious, and after thinking for a while, took out a fist-sized Fire Crystal.
Aunt Han's eyebrows furrowed slightly, "Are we really going to use this?"
Luo Hanshuang also looked pained but finally gritted her teeth, "If it works, it works; if not, I'll give up."
Aunt Han thought for a moment, then nodded, "Alright, it's your thing anyway... Can't come all this way for nothing."
Unfortunately, placing the Fire Crystal there, the Tai Chi Diagram still remained unresponsive.
"It's over," Luo Hanshuang sat dejectedly on the ground, "Really can't get into the Inner Circle."
But in the next moment, she gathered her Spirit and stood up, "Alright, I'll box up the Energy Blocks and... try anything."
Qu Jianlei also stepped forward to help her pack, not taking too long.
After reclaiming the Energy Blocks, Luo Hanshuang sat on the ground again, "Aunt Han, try anything."
Aunt Han glanced at her, "You're not going to try anymore?"
"I don't know much about Divine Text," Luo Hanshuang sighed helplessly, "Just try anything, don't exceed three mistakes."
Upon hearing this, Aunt Han also looked troubled; she didn't know much about Divine Text either.
The key is, she had no idea how many words should be written on the other stones, not even knowing the count, what gamble for right or wrong?
After thinking for some time, she really had no clue, she glanced at Qu Jianlei and found him looking thoughtful.
This guy... seems to have some research on Divine Text? "Xiao Ran, could you give some advice?"
Qu Jianlei pondered for a moment before speaking, "What does entering the Inner Circle mean?"
"Can acquire good treasures," Luo Hanshuang quickly replied, "There might be inheritances."
"At least, entering the Inner Circle would make Xingluo proud, gaining full resource support from the academy."
Upon hearing this, Qu Jianlei chuckled, "I'm just a bodyguard, what you're asking is beyond my usual business."
Aunt Han watched his smiling demeanor, her heart stirred, "If you can help solve this problem, name your terms."
Qu Jianlei blinked and pondered to speak, "I demand confidentiality."
"No problem," the two women responded together, with Luo Hanshuang adding, "Are you really capable?"
"How can a man say he can't?" Qu Jianlei answered nonchalantly, "Moreover, I want that Thunder Ram Horn... as extra pay."
Should give the pay, and this is extra!
"No problem," Aunt Han answered without hesitation.
For her, the Thunder Ram Horn was valuable, but it still paled in comparison to the full support of Xingluo Academy.
Young Miss's advancement to A-level was originally a sure thing, and with the support of the Academy, the possibility of achieving Supreme was quite high.
Luo Hanshuang blinked and curiously asked, "You don't want the Fire Crystal, yet you want the Thunder Ram Horn. Why?"
"Because..." Qu Jianlei pondered for a moment, somewhat hesitant about whether he should reveal the truth.
But considering that if he were to act, his Divine Text Mastery would surely be exposed, then... being Attributeless wouldn't be such a big deal anymore.
He smiled slightly, raised his hand, performed a Finger Technique, and a bolt of lightning struck the soil outside the Bluestone.
"Oh my..." Aunt Han's eyes widened in shock but she couldn't utter a single word.
Luo Hanshuang also had her mouth slightly open, face full of disbelief, with a few tufts of hair suddenly sticking up on her head.
After a while, she finally spoke, "Ran bro, is this... is this A-level without Attributes?"
Qu Jianlei looked at the two and spoke meaningfully, "Can you keep it a secret... any problem?"
"No problem!" Aunt Han shivered and answered without hesitation, "If I leak information, my entire clan wouldn't have a good end."
She truly understood the terror of Attributeless A-level; with a heart set against the unprepared, achieving Supreme would be easy.
The most crucial part is that not only is he young, but he is also very proficient in Divine Text...
Mastery in Divine Text with Attributeless, this isn't merely about being Attributeless, she dared not even think about the intricacies.
"No wonder you want the Thunder Ram Horn. With it, you can withstand Supreme safety,"
Luo Hanshuang understood as well, she nodded, her few tufts of hair swaying.
"I'm the same. If I were to leak, my whole clan wouldn't have a good end... I don't have the guts to leak either."
Unlike Aunt Han, she didn't grasp the terror of Attributeless A-level, but she knew that Ran bro could effortlessly eliminate her entire clan.
Nevertheless, she was still young, with a very spontaneous mindset, "Ran bro, Fire Crystal is useless to you, but assembling the Five Elements would still be useful."
"I've thought about this," Qu Jianlei smiled slightly, "How much time is left until the deadline to enter the Inner Circle?"
Aunt Han took out a watch to check, "About fifteen hours left."
Qu Jianlei asked again, "Once inside the Inner Circle, are there still time restrictions?"
Luo Hanshuang shook her head, "No restrictions; once inside, time is calculated differently... sometimes inheritance may take a long time."
"Alright then," Qu Jianlei turned and shot away, "I'll seize some more while there's still time."
Aunt Han grabbed Sweetie, exerting force to chase him, "Let's see what he's up to."
Knowing he was Attributeless A-level, she already understood why he didn't care about those things before.
Actually, it wasn't that he didn't care; Little Ran was concerned with the undisputed Thunder Ram Horn.
Putting herself in his shoes, she had to admit, at this moment, the Thunder Ram Horn was more useful to Little Ran.
So, the value of treasures really varies for each person; what suits you best is the most valuable.
However, this guy isn't too bad in character; clearly coveting the Thunder Ram Horn, yet still opting for exchange to obtain it.
Aunt Han introspected: if it were her, she might not have been able to resist directly taking it.
Then, the white liquid forcibly taken away before, what could it be...
Forget it, she mustn't continue thinking about it; if she does, the Luo Family might truly be unable to protect itself.
"Han Aunt, my waist! My waist hurts... but my big brother really found an incredible bodyguard this time."
"Don't tell your big brother," Aunt Han stated bluntly, "His mind is heavy, might really harm everyone in the Luo Family!"
Luo Hanshuang rolled her eyes at the words, "Am I so stupid... Aunt Han, my waist! My waist!!!"
At this moment, Qu Jianlei suddenly stopped up ahead, then raised his hand to perform a Finger Technique.
Seeing him stop, Aunt Han halted too, "What... technique is this?"
In a blink, a whirlwind spun over, and at its center was a green stone the size of two fists.
"It's a Wood Crystal," Luo Hanshuang yelled, "Aunt Han, it's just right for you..."
"It's Little Ran's own opportunity!" Aunt Han interrupted her without hesitation, "I'm getting too old... no use for it!"
To say she wasn't tempted would be false, but she dared not covet it now.
Her age was indeed advanced; striving for advancement to Supreme was basically futile.
Of course, she wouldn't easily admit defeat; if she had a chance, she wouldn't give up fighting for it.
But even so, she wouldn't covet Ran Bingluan's Wood Crystal; if she wanted to try, she could just approach Hanshuang.
Hanshuang managed to acquire a sizable Wood Crystal too over the past two days, such matters are easily negotiable among family.
"Ran bro," Sweetie exclaimed, "Your Wind Attribute technique is quite good, but why didn't you tell me about the treasure before?"
Qu Jianlei glanced at her, "Have you already surpassed 150 meters... are you sure you can reel it back?"
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