Let them offer their loyalty!-Chapter 1460 - 626: Qing Lan: Qiu Tu Is an Interesting Person_3

Capital of Three Cities, Shuangxi Building, Heaven Room on the sixth floor.

A little girl of twelve or thirteen, delicate as porcelain, with a golden star on her forehead, was lying sideways on a couch, propping her head with one hand, watching the dancers perform and listening to the tunes.

It was unclear whether she was enjoying the music too much or thinking of something else, but she suddenly let out a soft laugh.

Hearing her laugh, several dancers in flowing robes paused for a moment, then danced even more eagerly, clearly believing they had pleased this deity who held dominion over the fate of all living beings in the nine neighboring states.

But... they had clearly overestimated their importance. For the girl, while watching their dance, was actually recalling what Qiu Tu had just said.

'A boss's dignity comes from the wages he pays; a boss who pays little has no right to assign work?'

'Heh, that's kind of interesting...'

Thinking so, the girl couldn't help but recall the recent situation of Jackal.

Jackal was a junior she had taken under her wing. His talent was average, his abilities mediocre, but his character was not bad.

Some time ago, after hearing rumors that he might have been bought off and betrayed by Qiu Tu, the girl paid a bit of attention to him.

It had to be said, Qiu Tu was indeed a good superior, a good leader. He was always extraordinarily generous to his confidants.

Even when dealing with aliens like Jackal—aliens who surrendered, no less—he still treated them well. Just for helping out on some minor tasks, he gave several pieces of Fifth Rank "Boundless Divine Crystal".

Of course, to Qing Lan, that was nothing much. But a glimpse reveals the whole tiger from a single glance at its skin.

Compared to the "Fog Hidden Association," Qiu Tu was indeed a good boss, a good superior.

And today, Qiu Tu had analyzed Qing Lan's thoughts and intentions through a few pieces of information and had even responded accordingly.

This made Qing Lan even more interested in Qiu Tu.

As for Qiu Tu's analysis, it was, indeed, spot on.

The "Fog Hidden Association" paid so little, yet wanted Qing Lan to deal with a freakishly gifted Seventh Rank human genius, and a "Reincarnated Heavenly God" with astonishing combat ability and immense potential?

More importantly... besides Qiu Tu and Candle Dance, don't forget Qiu Tu still had a "Reincarnated Heavenly God," Zhao Ji, whose strength was mysterious and whose identity was shrouded in mystery.

Although Qing Lan believed that, even Zhao Ji, in the Capital of Three Cities, wasn't truly her match... But that was only because Qing Lan's power soared without limit in the Divine Domain Kingdom.

Once Qing Lan left her own "Divine Domain Kingdom," the outcome would be anyone's guess.

Besides... if Zhao Ji didn't recklessly seek vengeance for Qiu Tu now, but instead chose to cultivate for a few years, it's quite possible even inside her own Divine Domain Kingdom, Qing Lan would no longer be a match for her.

This troublesome and thorny little group was not something she wished to provoke at all…

On the contrary, Qing Lan found Qiu Tu—and the bait he'd deliberately thrown, "Heavenly God Trial"—rather intriguing...

'There's actually a "Heavenly God Trial" happening these days?'

'And only four days left before registration ends?'

'Those old geezers from the "Fog Hidden Association" have really become shameless. They're not even sharing this kind of information anymore…'

'But… with my power, I might not snag a spot anyway.'

'Whatever. Hard work doesn't always lead to results, but if you don't work hard, you'll definitely be comfortable.'

'Might as well just relax and listen to the music...'

With these thoughts, Qing Lan stretched lazily, her gaze sweeping over the beautiful dancers once again…

.....

Meanwhile.

At "Dahu Pass," ten thousand miles from the Capital of Three Cities. Atop a barren mountain.

Zhao Ji, who was seated in meditation, slowly opened her eyes.

She looked southwest—precisely where the Capital of Three Cities lay.

'He's clearly entered the core area, yet went the exact opposite way from me?'

'Is he deliberately avoiding me? Or plotting something?'

Zhao Ji narrowed her eyes, her gaze neither joyful nor sorrowful. 'Or is he waiting for me to seek him out?'

Thinking this, Zhao Ji furrowed her brow slightly.

She was tempted to teach Qiu Tu a lesson, rein in his relentless demands. But, remembering the trial still depended on Qiu Tu, she weighed her options and finally stood up.

'Let's see what medicine he's got in his gourd.'

With this, Zhao Ji's figure flickered; a moment later, she vanished from where she sat…

...

At this moment,

Qiu Tu still had no idea Zhao Ji was rushing toward him at high speed.

He was currently a blob of shadow, following Jackal toward the largest and most lavish brothel in the Capital of Three Cities—Shuangxi Building.

He planned to bring Candle Dance back and, by the way, put on a little act as per the agreement with Qing Lan just now.

Back when Qiu Tu was still in the Northwestern Region, he'd already learned quite a bit about the "Boundless Heart Sea - Core Region."

The Boundless Heart Sea was the Spirit World, and the core area was even more purely shaped by the spirit of living things.

Therefore, everything here was more bizarre and fantastic, utterly absurd at times.

For instance… Theoretically, the core area's size was infinite.

After all, any Eighth Rank Catastrophe being could pull out nine of the eighty-one states under their control and "embed" them into the core area.

And since the core area was entirely formed by will, there was no cost—they could project them straight from their soul.

Seventh Rank Catastrophe beings, though, couldn't manifest their governed regions directly. But they could swear fealty to an Eighth Rank Catastrophe being.

By doing so, they'd win a chance to "embed" their domains into the Eighth Rank Catastrophe being's Divine Domain Kingdom, creating an overlapping region—a little kingdom of their own.

The benefit? With two regions stacked, the energy level soared, Cataclysmic Power grew richer, and Catastrophe beings could cultivate faster within.

For both partners, it was advantageous.

The Eighth Rank's power spiked for free, and they gained extra help.

The Seventh Rank would enjoy a Realm Peak boost in that area, and could start developing their region sooner, speeding toward Eighth Rank.

Qing Lan, being somewhat lazy, had only taken in four Seventh Rank elites, granting each a state. The Capital of Three Cities was the territory of one such Seventh Rank, Silver Rabbit.

Silver Rabbit was a Great Evil God on the path of Chaos, so her city brimmed with chaotic energy.

Unlike other cities with orderly streets, in the Capital of Three Cities, there were none such.

Nor were there tidy, square buildings as in other cities; nothing of the sort existed here.

The city itself was the epitome of abstraction.

Houses were not only crooked and weirdly shaped—some stood half-buried underground, some floated up in the sky.

And Shuangxi Building was built up in the sky too, right beneath sun, moon, and stars—a giant brothel in the clouds.

As they followed Jackal up to Shuangxi Building, what greeted Qiu Tu's eyes was a haze of ambiguous, flowing lights; in his ears was the flirtatious giggle of men and women at play.

The carved beams and pillars shone brilliantly; sheer gauzy curtains cascaded from the ceiling like smoke, like mist.

Alien beauties with tails, horns, animal or plant features mingled, singing sultry songs of longing, drinking and making merry with the deities.

Qiu Tu seemed quite curious about this palace of pleasure, but Jackal—he'd seen it all before.

Dropping his head, Jackal muttered a report to Qiu Tu, "Master, Lord Candle Dance is enjoying herself in a private room on the third floor. Should we go straight up?"

Qiu Tu, lurking in Jackal's shadow, withdrew his gaze and replied with a flat "Mm."

They followed the wooden staircase upward and, soon enough, reached the third floor.

Upon arriving at Candle Dance's room, before they even opened the door, Qiu Tu could hear "himself" giggling inside, along with Muye's anxious attempts at persuasion.

Jackal's face fell awkwardly, as though at some unspeakable predicament. But, having come this far, backing out wasn't an option.

So, under Qiu Tu's suspicious gaze, he pushed open the door…

And the moment the door opened, Qiu Tu saw inside: seven or eight exotic beauties in the bloom of youth, faces flushed, their eyes dewy and moist, were shyly lifting the hems of their skirts and standing with legs pressed together.

And "he himself" was holding one stunning alien beauty in an embrace with one arm, with the other brandishing a pipe, taking a deep drag, then bending forward—

At that moment, Jackal's explanation sounded in his ear, "Master, this is called 'Viewing Flowers Through Mist'… One of Shuangxi Building's specialties."

"Mm... Lord Candle Dance especially likes this and 'High Mountains and Flowing Water.'"

Qiu Tu: ...

Damn. While I'm away, Candle Dance is using my identity to eat so well?

No, wait…

It's that while I'm away, she used my identity to play so wildly?!

I finally understand how my reputation was ruined these past few days!

------

Please vote for the next month~