Let them offer their loyalty!-Chapter 1487 - 634: Qiu Tu: Zhao Ji Covets My Good Looks (Double Monthly Tickets Requested!)

The Golden Lion looked deeply at Qiu Tu, "Let's not talk about whether you really know or not. Even if you do know, I'm curious why you would tell us?"

At this, the Golden Lion sized up Qiu Tu and then said, "And... bear in mind, when we passed by you just now, you hid yourself."

"So, why are you coming out now?"

Qiu Tu dared to come out and take a gamble because he had already prepared answers to these questions long ago.

He began, "When you passed by me just now, I hid for a very simple reason." 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

"Because I sensed your aura from a distance but didn't know who you were."

"Now, in the four 'Edge Regions', Eighth Ranks are everywhere, and even Seventh Ranks are not rare, so I have to be cautious."

"After discovering you, I actually wanted to come out. However, I was concerned that coming out at that moment might cause unnecessary misunderstandings, so I hesitated."

"As for why I caught up after you left, it's because I figured it out. Perhaps... this is the biggest opportunity I've had in a long time. I can't miss it!"

"Otherwise, perhaps, I would be controlled by that woman for the rest of my life."

Although Qiu Tu's answer wasn't flawless, it was reasonable enough. Hence, although the Golden Lion's expression remained unchanged, he didn't pursue the question further, as his attention was drawn by a keyword in Qiu Tu's words.

He asked, "That woman? Who?"

Qiu Tu looked deeply at the Golden Lion, then replied with a question, "Have I closely interacted with any other women lately?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, the Golden Lion was momentarily stunned, and then, a fierce flame ignited in his eyes.

His voice seemed to squeeze out from between his teeth, "Zhao Ji?!"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu quickly nodded.

He glanced at Chi Yan with sadness, then at the Golden Lion, and finally, sorrowfully said, "Two masters, don't be deceived by my glamorous appearance, but... in truth, I've long been controlled by Zhao Ji."

"Early on, when I first interacted with Zhao Ji, she took a liking to me and forced me to be her slave."

"She said that I was handsome and talented, and that life with her would be perfect."

"I refused, but then, she... she forcibly paved the way for me."

"At first, I wanted to resist, but her power was so immense that resistance was impossible."

"So... I fell step by step."

Golden Lion: ....

Zhi Yan: .....

Honestly, Qiu Tu's reason seemed too fantastical, but... applied to Qiu Tu, it somewhat made sense.

After all, these two knew Qiu Tu to some extent. Qiu Tu indeed had a unique charm with women!

Thinking this, the Golden Lion even glanced at Zhi Yan, then... confirmed his thoughts further.

At this moment, Qiu Tu continued, with a look of mournfulness, "If things ended there, maybe I could accept it."

"After all, sleeping with one woman or ten, it's all the same. At most, I'd just have to work a bit harder."

"But... what Zhao Ji did next, I couldn't accept."

As he said this, Qiu Tu's expression grew serious, eyes filled with determination, he continued, "Zhao Ji is the 'Heavenly God Reincarnation', and to regain her strength, she requires a large amount of 'Cataclysmic Material'."

"So, she incited me to rise in official position, pushed me to get involved in other Sanctuaries' domestic affairs, and urged me to attack other Sanctuaries."

"She even... used me as bait to ambush various evil gods."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, both the Golden Lion and Zhi Yan furrowed their brows.

These things did match up with what Qiu Tu had been doing these past two years, but... the perspective was unprecedentedly novel.

Somewhat confusing, but worth listening to more.

Thinking this, they continued to listen as Qiu Tu spoke, "And this 'Heavenly God Trial' is no exception. She found out that this 'Heavenly God Trial' would take place in the 'Edge Region', so she disregarded my wishes and forcibly brought me back to the 'Edge Region'!"

At this point, Qiu Tu's acting reached its peak, expressing anger, "But I had just gone to the 'Core Area'!"

"I was only there for ten or so days!"

"I had just experienced the exotic charm of the 'Core Area', tasted what it means to have mountains and streams, what threading a needle and seeing through the fog mean!"

"And yet, I was dragged back!"

Saying this, Qiu Tu pointed to himself, "I had just advanced to the Seventh Rank and desperately needed the bountiful Cataclysmic Power of the 'Core Area' to stabilize my realm."

"Moreover, as a mere Seventh Rank Cataclysmic, there's absolutely no hope for me to obtain the 'Heavenly God Positional Frame', and in such great battles, I'm just cannon fodder at the forefront."

"How could I possibly want to return to the 'Edge Region' to participate in such a dangerous trial!"

If Qiu Tu's previous boastful self-praise did not make the Golden Lion and Zhi Yan believe him much, then his logical and evidence-backed explanation now convinced them somewhat.

After all... just as Qiu Tu said. At his small beginning Seventh Rank, if not forcibly brought, he wouldn't have participated in such dangerous trials.

'Could it be... Qiu Tu really was coerced by Zhao Ji?'

Thinking this, the Golden Lion glanced at Zhi Yan, then said, "Since you're already under Zhao Ji's thumb, what do you want from us?"

Upon hearing the Golden Lion's words, Qiu Tu had a serious look. He said, "Before catching up, I thought everything through."

"Although I have some misunderstandings with the 'Fog Hidden Association', but... I trust the Second Sanctuary, trust King Zhi Yan."