Let them offer their loyalty!-Chapter 1514 - 642: Old Bai Masters the Heavenly God Skill!

She said, "Back when I was in the 'Fog Hidden Association,' the reason I didn't like to work was simply because that place was too greedy. I put in more effort, but the one who got more was always the president."

"But now, it's the four of us working together as a team. The pay and distribution Qiu Tu negotiated with me fully suit my preferences. So... I won't be slacking off."

"After all, protecting Qiu Tu is protecting our team, and also safeguarding my own interests."

Although looking at Qing Lan's lazy appearance, it was a bit hard to believe. But thinking that even she herself knew about Qing Lan's laziness, then Qiu Tu must know even better.

With Qiu Tu's adept, calculating personality, he had probably already made arrangements and prepared in advance....

So after a brief hesitation, Zhao Ji decided not to say anything more.

If you doubt, don't use; if you use, don't doubt. Since Qiu Tu had set everything up, she still chose to trust him and proceed according to his plan. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Just like that, after a quick meeting, the four split up. Zhu Wu and Qing Lan continued guarding Qiu Tu, while Zhao Ji went with Larilo to coordinate with Qiu Tu.

— Although Qiu Tu had been refining the 'Boundless Heart Sea Region,' he wasn't in closed-door cultivation. Every time he finished refining a region and was about to start the next, he'd always message Larilo beforehand.

Larilo's task was to pick a region adjacent to the one Qiu Tu was about to tackle, and then let Zhao Ji refine it, alternating with Qiu Tu.

After the meeting dispersed, the two sisters headed toward the region Larilo had chosen.

On the way to that region, Larilo couldn't help but recall Zhao Ji's reactions just now.

Her eyes shifted as an idea hit her. Then those blood-red eyes gleamed cunningly, and she spoke up in a seemingly casual tone,

"Sister, unless I sensed wrongly, you seemed... worried about Qiu Tu's safety just now?"

Upon hearing Larilo's words, Zhao Ji, who was flying beside her, was momentarily stunned, then frowned and shot Larilo a chilly look, rebuking, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

"When did I worry about Qiu Tu's safety?"

"I don't care about him at all. I only care about the 'Heavenly God Positional Frame.'"

Saying this, she paused, then, almost involuntarily, added, "As for your assumption that I was worried about his well-being, it's actually just concern over how it might affect the 'Heavenly God Trial.'"

Hearing Zhao Ji's words, Larilo grinned, softly let out an "Oh," and then, stretching the sound, said, "So that's how it is~~"

Her exquisitely beautiful face, like a meticulously carved jade mask, had a peculiar aesthetic. Coupled with that slightly upturned mouth, her smile carried a hint of mockery.

She purposely said, "As long as you're not falling for him, that's fine."

"I mean, someone like Qiu Tu—so weak, so trashy, a little narcissistic too—only someone like me would ever like him."

Finishing, Larilo even thanked Zhao Ji, "Still, I have to thank you, Sis. Whether you're worried about Qiu Tu or about the 'Heavenly God Trial,' it all means you're considering our Qiu Tu's safety."

"Our Qiu Tu might be clever, but he's still just an ordinary person, so slip-ups are possible."

"The more we help him double-check and fill in the gaps, the more secure things will be."

Hearing Larilo's words, Zhao Ji, still flying, frowned slightly.

Larilo's words weren't wrong, but for some reason, Zhao Ji just felt a faint discomfort. Not strong, but definitely a little off.

She gazed deeply at Larilo, always feeling Larilo was up to something. She wanted to unravel her emotions and think it through, but that strange feeling was so fleeting she couldn't catch it.

She hesitated a moment, but soon her gaze hardened with resolve.

After all, compared to the path she pursued, a momentary shift in emotion was utterly insignificant.

Whether it's petty love or worldly changes, none of it will slow her draw.

Rather than getting entangled—pondering any of this—it's better to just get that 'Heavenly God Positional Frame' first....

Thinking this, she stopped responding and just continued flying ahead.

At the same time, Larilo, flying beside her, saw Zhao Ji adjust her mood within just seconds, and couldn't help revealing a trace of disappointment.....

But just for a moment, Larilo regained her composure.

She glanced at Zhao Ji's back, then bit her alluringly crimson lips, her face steeling with determination, and followed after.

.....

Zhao Ji's return indeed made a big difference.

Even without a bug-level 'No Work, No Gain' kind of Golden Finger, just relying on her 'Heavenly God Reincarnation' Positional Frame and strength, her refining speed was almost on par with Qiu Tu.

— Which was one of the reasons for her previous rapid advancement.

Still, two people refining at once was bound to leave traces, so Zhao Ji didn't take the initiative to reveal herself. When she'd secretly refined her third 'Boundless Heart Sea Region,' some force detected her stealthy actions.

There were five factions in the Northwestern Region. Aside from the 'Fog Hidden Association' and 'Zhao Ji,' there were three others.

During this period, these three factions had also been watching Qiu Tu closely. So of course, they noticed his terrifying refining speed for the 'Boundless Heart Sea Region.'

They'd already suspected something fishy was going on.

After all, for Qiu Tu—just a Seventh Rank beginner Deity—even with extraordinary talent, even if someone else had already pre-cleared every region for him, it simply shouldn't be possible to refine a 'Boundless Heart Sea Region' this fast.