Let them offer their loyalty!-Chapter 1491 - 635: Are You Secretary Bai?

What Qiu Tu needed to do was to defuse the other's move, and then drag him completely into the water!

At this moment, just as Qiu Tu was contemplating his entire plan, Golden Lion's gaze also fell on Qiu Tu.

Although he had been somewhat elated by Qiu Tu's flattery just now, he knew well that Qiu Tu's greatest expertise lay in intrigue and cunning. He could easily sell someone out and make them count the money for him.

So, he knew better than to trust everything Qiu Tu said...

By comparison, the "World Oath" was far more binding…

Thus, after his eyes darted around a few times, he smiled at Qiu Tu and said, "Chairman Qiu, though I trust you very much, words are wind."

"Could you take an oath? To prove that you truly wish to join us, the 'Fog Hidden Association'? And that you sincerely intend to hand over the 'Northwestern Region' to us?"

Hearing Golden Lion's words, Qiu Tu snapped back to himself. He deliberately looked troubled as he glanced at Golden Lion and then said, "Lord Golden Lion, you should know… The 'World Oath' is a burden for any sentient being."

"Swearing oaths too often in a short period will affect one's cultivation." 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Upon hearing this, Golden Lion narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at Qiu Tu with a hint of danger.

Qiu Tu didn't speak wrongly. The "World Origin" isn't some wish-granting machine that anyone can communicate with and have it bear witness, so swearing a "World Oath" consumes great effort and invites negative backlash from the "World Origin".

But… this wasn't reason enough for Qiu Tu to refuse the oath. After all, this oath was simply too important—it could well reveal Qiu Tu's true intentions.

Thinking this, he couldn't help but open his mouth to challenge Qiu Tu.

But just then, Qiu Tu suddenly changed his tune and said, "However… if it will set Lord Golden Lion's mind at ease, I can swear an oath as well."

Golden Lion's eyes lit up slightly, his gaze towards Qiu Tu easing a little.

Yet before he could completely shift his mood, Qiu Tu switched gears again, saying, "However, Lord Golden Lion, swearing is fine, but I have a few small requests."

Golden Lion's expression went still, then he gave Qiu Tu a cool glance and asked, "What requests?"

Qiu Tu said, "Though I 'turn from darkness to light,' our cooperation must be equal—we're just taking what we each need."

"If I take an oath, then Lord Golden Lion must swear one as well."

"Let's put all the terms of our cooperation into oaths—how about that?"

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Golden Lion's eyes narrowed in scrutiny, carefully weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

After a moment, he reached a decision. He declared, "Agreed!"

Seeing Golden Lion assent, Qiu Tu didn't hesitate.

His entire plan was to sincerely hand over the 'Northwestern Region' to the 'Fog Hidden Association,' aiding its growth. He had nothing to fear.

So he raised his hand and swore a "World Oath", "I swear by the 'World Origin' that, from now on, I will cooperate with Golden Lion and Tian Qi in their actions during the 'Heavenly God Trial.'"

"The forces I control in the 'Northwestern Region' will also be handed over to them whenever needed, to help them boost their overall ranking."

Witnessing Qiu Tu truly swearing the oath, Golden Lion's demeanor clearly relaxed. He raised his hand and took his own oath,

"I swear by 'World Origin' that, throughout the 'Heavenly God Trial,' I will protect Qiu Tu's safety; once the 'Northwestern Region' is obtained, I will ensure its security; and I will support Qiu Tu to serve as the number two figure in the 'Northwestern Region.'"

After speaking, he glanced at Qiu Tu again and added, "Furthermore, I also swear that, after the 'Heavenly God Trial' ends, if I am able, I will help Qiu Tu eliminate Zhao Ji."

In his final oath, Golden Lion was sly—he added the condition "if I am able"—giving himself a way out.

After all, every 'Heavenly God reincarnation' was once an evil god magnate, possessing immense talent and rich experience.

If you can't control her, or kill her while she's weak—then once she's truly developed, it's best not to provoke her at all.

But Qiu Tu never intended for Golden Lion to truly take care of Zhao Ji; his plan was to resolve Golden Lion himself during the 'Heavenly God Trial.' So, watching Golden Lion finish his oath, he smiled, extended a hand to Golden Lion, and said, "Lord Golden Lion, pleasure working together."

Perhaps due to the "World Oath" verifying Qiu Tu's "loyalty," a genuine smile finally appeared on Golden Lion's face, and his gaze towards Qiu Tu became visibly warmer.

But at that moment… of the three, only Zhi Yan standing at the side looked a bit strange.

Watching their growing rapport, she instinctively felt something was off, but couldn't quite put her finger on it.

After all… Qiu Tu had sworn his oath, promised to hand over the "Northwestern Region" to Golden Lion or Tian Qi, and would cooperate with them during the "Heavenly God Trial." By all accounts, he seemed utterly "sincere."

Yet… why was there this uneasy premonition lingering inside her?

Thinking this, Zhi Yan couldn't help but glance at Qiu Tu again.

It had to be said, Qiu Tu's looks really were outstanding. Sometimes, just a glance made you want to believe him.

'Could I be overthinking this?'

For a moment, even Zhi Yan couldn't be sure anymore…

Thus, with the negotiations concluded, the deadly crisis was instantly resolved, and the trio's relationship visibly grew closer.