Let them offer their loyalty!-Chapter 1462 - 627: Zhao Ji Arrives! (Part 2)

At this moment, just as Qiu Tu was commenting on Candle Dance, Candle Dance spoke again.

She walked up to Qiu Tu, hooked her arm around his shoulders, then leaned her face close to his.

But since Shen Lingshuang's body was too short, Candle Dance had to stretch her arm very far, making her look a bit strange.

She said, "New dad. Let me tell you, this time you really misunderstood me. The reason I came to 'Shuangxi Tower,' besides covering for your identity, is that I actually have another purpose."

Hearing Candle Dance's words, Qiu Tu gave her a strange look, wanting to see what she was up to, so he asked, "What purpose?"

Candle Dance didn't answer directly, but hinted, "Tell me, in a backward, traditional world like this 'core area', where is the most intelligence found?"

Qiu Tu was taken aback for a moment, then instantly understood Candle Dance's hint.

He looked at Candle Dance suspiciously and then asked, "You mean… you came to the brothel to gather intelligence?"

Candle Dance immediately wore a smug smile. "That's right."

Qiu Tu brushed off her hand that was hooked around his neck, not letting her get away with it. "Then tell me. What information have you obtained?"

Despite being disliked by Qiu Tu, Candle Dance didn't mind. She grinned, saying, "I've gathered quite a bit. And it's all related to you."

"For example… who's really behind the Yaksha you caught and the Nine-headed Lion. What their identities are, and what rank they're at."

"For example… what those people backing them are up to right now. What the Fog Hidden Association's attitude is toward all this."

"Also… what the Domain Master of our 'Qing Lan Divine Domain,' Qing Lan, actually looks like, and what their true personality is."

Upon hearing Candle Dance's words, Qiu Tu blinked, then couldn't help but ask, "You found out everything?"

Candle Dance: "Not exactly."

Seeing Qiu Tu about to get upset, Candle Dance quickly added, "But. I did find out some useful information."

Perhaps worried that Qiu Tu wouldn't believe her, Candle Dance said, "For example… the Yaksha's father."

"He's one of the twelve high elders of the Fog Hidden Association, an Eighth Rank mid-level Great Evil God, Mo Tian."

"He has three heads and four arms. He's a Great Evil God of the 'Life' path. He has many offspring, each one highly talented."

"Within the twelve high elders of the Fog Hidden Association, his strength is about average, but because of those remarkable children of his, his faction is rising fast. It's said he has hopes of entering the core leadership of the Fog Hidden Association to become a Vice President."

At this point, Candle Dance paused, then continued, "As for Yaksha, she's his youngest daughter. She's quite gifted, but not particularly favored."

"Twenty years ago, King Kang of the Sixth Sanctuary was on a meteoric rise. For strategic reasons, the Fog Hidden Association needed to suppress King Kang, so Mo Tian directly appointed Yaksha, who was then only at the Peak of Fifth Rank, to go to the Northwestern Region and keep things under control. That's what led to everything that happened next."

Candle Dance paused, then added, "After Yaksha fell, Mo Tian appeared relatively calm, showing no extreme reactions or statements."

"After all, he has many children. While Yaksha was quite talented, she wasn't among the very top."

"By comparison, his son Dasha, daughter Minaka, and grandson Jupiluo have all reached the Seventh Rank. Among them, Dasha has already achieved Seventh Rank Peak. These are the ones he values the most."

Finishing, Candle Dance looked at Qiu Tu, then said, "Also… there's one more bit of gossip."

"Mo Tian's faction has been unusually active lately; it seems they're preparing for something."

"Suspected…" Candle Dance trailed off, mouthing silently: "related to the 'Heavenly God Trial'…"

Since Candle Dance will be needed in this Heavenly God Trial, and she's already sworn an oath on the World Origin to obey Qiu Tu for a year, Qiu Tu didn't hide the matter of the Trial from her.

That's why she could offer this analysis and hint.

And hearing Candle Dance's words, Qiu Tu's gaze grew a bit colder. An Eighth Rank mid-stage Great Evil God, with more than three Seventh Rank Evil Gods under him, and who knows how many Sixth Rank Evil Gods—this sort of power is already formidable.

Especially since they're all blood relatives; their unity and morale are far stronger than any loose organization.

So Qiu Tu couldn't help but sigh,

'Now that's an opponent…'

He fell silent for a few moments in contemplation, then looked at Candle Dance and continued asking, "What about the background of the Nine-headed Lion?"

Hearing Qiu Tu's question, Candle Dance answered, "I've already found out about the Nine-headed Lion's background too."

She said, "His background is even stronger than Yaksha's. He's the adopted son of one of the three Deputy Speakers of the Fog Hidden Association, the late-stage Eighth Rank Great Evil God 'Golden Lion'."

"Golden Lion is an established Eighth Rank Great Evil God in the Western Kingdom. Whether in the Fog Hidden Association or the entire Western Kingdom, he's a figure with a fearsome reputation."

"He and Nine-headed Lion are alike; their original forms are both lion-tigers. Their natures are eccentric and violent. Their strength is immense."

"Nine-headed Lion is his sworn son, and all these years, he's poured resources into raising him. After sending him to the Southwest Region, he kept rising in power."

"A few years ago, Nine-headed Lion failed to advance to the Seventh Rank—his rank didn't rise, but his strength did. If he advances again, he should be able to break through to Seventh Rank."

"So, Golden Lion holds great hopes for him."

"After all… when Eighth Ranks won't act lightly, Seventh Rank is already considered top tier. The more Sevenths, the stronger their line, and the more benefits they receive."

"But, the Nine-headed Lion was killed by you and… that one. You completely wrecked his plans. So, he's been raging, publicly declaring more than once that he'll tear you apart limb from limb."

Candle Dance recalled, then added, "Supposedly… lately he's been pressuring Qing Lan, demanding that she kill you within her Divine Domain kingdom."

No question, these two pieces of intelligence from Candle Dance are worth their weight in gold.

Even without considering their hidden value, just analyzing the most obvious aspects gives Qiu Tu a complete understanding of his enemies.

A late-stage Eighth Rank Great Evil God—immensely powerful and violently tempered. Another mid-stage Eighth Rank Great Evil God—slightly weaker, but with an extraordinary lineage of offspring.

Either of these is more than Qiu Tu can handle. So his recent caution and seeking of powerful backing have been wise moves. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

At that moment, just as Qiu Tu was thinking all this, Candle Dance spoke again.

She said, "Oh, right. Golden Lion has also gone quiet these past two days. No one knows what he's up to. Most likely, he's interested in the 'Heavenly God Trial' too."