Then let them show their loyalty!

Chapter 597 Qiu Tu: Actually, I can be promoted to level 7 right now! (k words)
Thinking of this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but look at Guan Xiao in front of him suspiciously.

Among all of Qiu Tu's women and confidants, Guan Xiao and Yan Yan are the smartest two.

They are not only talented, but also have very strong independent thinking and work ability.

Many times, when Qiu Tu faced them, he had to be fully alert and guess their intentions.

After all, no one knows what they are calculating and planning in their minds - you know, although their loyalty is very high, reaching 80 or 90, they will not betray Qiu Tu. However, loyalty is not omnipotent. Not betraying does not mean that they will not violate Qiu Tu's will.

Especially for subordinates who are very smart and have their own opinions, they are likely to do something that they think is good for Qiu Tu.

For example, Yanyan would help Qiu Tu to find valuable and high-status beauties; Guan Xiao would also take the initiative to help Qiu Tu deal with various government and personal matters.

What they are doing now is still in line with Qiu Tu's wishes, but if one day Qiu Tu loses his eye and they go astray, then problems are likely to arise.

So, to some extent, they are like fiery steeds, and Qiu Tu must hold their reins firmly to prevent them from running astray.

However, even so, Qiu Tu is very optimistic about the development of the two.

After all, if you want to get by in the world, you need to rely on your brains.

Even in the extraordinary world, the great power belongs to oneself, but the brain is still the king bomb that can be compared with extraordinary ability.

Only with enough intelligence and talent can one truly stand on his own.

In comparison, although Tang Feifei is very talented and has outstanding strength, Qiu Tu gradually positioned her towards Huang Shangzong, that is, a "war general".

Such a person can guard a state or even a country by force. He can charge into battle and fight against evil gods. But it is difficult for him to govern a region.

If Qiu Tu goes to the "Boundless Heart Sea - Core Area", then Tang Feifei can become Qiu Tu's apparent successor, but Qiu Tu will definitely increase the power of Da Yudie, Guan Xiao and others, allowing them to assist and check Tang Feifei to avoid destroying all of Qiu Tu's foundation.

Qiu Tu silently went over the plan of heading to the "Boundless Heart Sea - Core Area" in his mind and slowly withdrew his gaze.

He glanced at Guan Xiao who was waiting there with his hands down, stood up and said, "Okay, no more small talk. Let's go."

"Yes, Speaker~~" Guan Xiao responded with a sweet smile, then went out to arrange travel matters.

Qiu Tu's current public identity is that he is the No. 6 figure in the 7th and 2th shelters, and a senior executive in the 8th shelter. His influence radiates across the three major shelters and dozens of states. So of course, he has to have corresponding specifications when traveling.

This is not because Qiu Tu is extravagant, but because "ritual" itself is a way to strengthen rule.

Why, whether in ancient times or now, do the travel and meetings of senior officials and high-ranking officials in centralized states involve such grand ceremonies?
Because rituals are actually symbolic behaviors and symbols, they can not only demonstrate the legitimacy and sacredness of power, but also establish prestige through psychological suggestion.

When there is a change of regime or political turmoil, rituals become even more important, as they can help the rulers demonstrate their military power and deter the scoundrels.

Therefore, as the mighty convoy left Wangbei City, both the common people and the spies from various shelters knew that Qiu Tu, the uncrowned king of the "Northwest Region", had once again headed for the 7th Shelter.

As a result, the attention of all forces was once again focused on Shelter 7, wanting to see if anything big would happen.

At this time, on the way to Shelter No. 7, Qiu Tu did not care about the attention of various forces. He was sitting in the car, touching Guan Xiao's thigh while answering Guan Xiao's questions.
Guan Xiao pinched Qiu Tu's arm and asked curiously, "Chairman, what level of strength have you reached now?"

"Level 5? Peak level 5? Or level 6?"

Qiu Tu has been developing in the northwest region for more than a year and has many trusted followers. He also has a killer weapon called "loyalty game", and the people on the bus are all loyal people with a loyalty of 80 or even 90.

Therefore, he did not hide it from Guan Xiao, and he said lightly, "Sixth level."

Guan Xiao didn't look surprised at all. It was obvious that she had already guessed it based on Qiu Tu's performance and her understanding of Qiu Tu during this period.

However, as Qiu Tu's most trusted confidant, her emotional value must be maximized, so she opened her mouth ready to flatter him.

As a result, before Guan Xiao could speak, Qiu Tu added calmly, "Mid-term."

Guan Xiao:?
Guan Xiao, who was about to flatter, was stunned for a moment, then looked at Qiu Tu in surprise, and asked, "Mid-stage Sixth Order?"

Qiu Tu nodded slightly.

Guan Xiao had now forgotten about flattering Qiu Tu on purpose. Because Qiu Tu's promotion speed itself shocked her. So she couldn't help but confirm in surprise, "It's realm, not strength?"

Qiu Tu glanced at Guan Xiao calmly, then said, "In terms of strength, it should be comparable to the peak of the sixth level."

This time, Guan Xiao was really surprised. She opened her mouth slightly, just like when she usually sucked Qiu Tu's lychee.

"Level 6 peak?"

Even though he already knew that Qiu Tu was making rapid progress, Guan Xiao's mind was still a little blank at that moment.

She was good at planning and calculating, and she quickly recalled Qiu Tu's development during this period.

If she remembered correctly, Qiu Tu was still at level 5 a month ago. To reach level 6, one needs to go to the "Boundless Heart Sea-Core Area" or get the "Root of the Mountain".

Qiu Tu has never been to the "Boundless Heart Sea - Core Area", and as for the "Shan Gen", according to her analysis, it is very likely that it was obtained from the 6th Shelter.

Considering the time when Qiu Tu left half a month ago, it only took Qiu Tu half a month to be promoted to level 6.

As a result, he is now at the mid-level 6 realm, with the combat power of the peak 6th level?
For a moment, Guan Xiao looked at Qiu Tu with a complicated look: every time she felt that the man in front of her was beyond her imagination, this man would always give her new surprises.

At this time, Qiu Tu was gently rubbing Guan Xiao's smooth legs, while he couldn't help but recall his own strength.

He really didn't lie to Guan Xiao. His realm and strength had indeed improved rapidly in the past half month.

There are two main reasons.

One was that two days ago, he finally got what he wanted and became the number two person in the two major shelters.

When he became the speaker of Dongye State, Qiu Tu successfully advanced to the fifth level, and when he became a senior member of the shelter, Qiu Tu advanced to the peak of the fifth level. Now that he has become the second-in-command of the shelter, his catastrophe path has of course successfully entered the sixth level.

However, now as the "World Official" Qiu Tu, the catastrophe path and the false frame have been completely integrated. Therefore, he, who was originally a sixth-level strength, took another step forward, and his strength soared to the middle of the sixth level.

Qiu Tu actually asked Zhao Ji about the question of real strength and fake strength.

If he didn't have the "Shan Gen" and didn't advance to the sixth level in advance, what would happen if he became the second person in the shelter?
At that time, Zhao Ji simply asked Qiu Tu a question: How do you think I was able to kill a sixth-level monster when I was at the peak of the fifth level?
It was just a simple sentence, and Qiu Tu immediately knew the answer.

If Qiu Tu had not gone to the "Boundless Heart Sea - Core Area" and the "Root of the Mountain", even if he had become the second-in-command of the shelter, he would only be a stronger "Level 5 Peak" instead of "Level 6".

This is probably the reason why, as Zhao Ji said, even though they are both at the peak of level five, there are still differences between them.

After listening to Qiu Tu's analysis, Zhao Ji gave Qiu Tu a positive answer.

To advance from level 5 to level 6, one must be recognized by the "Origin of the World" and obtain a "World Official Position". Therefore, as long as one does not obtain the recognition of the "Origin of the World" and does not obtain a "World Official Position", then no matter how strong one is, one's level will never be able to rise in one's lifetime.

However, the strength improved by practicing the path of catastrophe, or even the strength gained through cultivation, will not be limited by the restrictions of rank.

Therefore, there is no upper limit to the peak of level five.

This also means that some peak fifth-level warriors who have accumulated an unknown amount of resources and strength are indeed stronger than some sixth-level or even seventh-level warriors.

After all, their ranks were just suppressed, but their strength had actually already broken through level 6.

Therefore, once they are promoted to the sixth level, their strength will rapidly increase to the peak of the sixth level in a short period of time.

The same is true for Qiu Tu. If he was at the peak of the fifth level, he would have become the second most important person in the shelter.

His strength will surge, but due to his status limitations, he will be weaker than an ordinary sixth-level warrior.

However, once he is promoted to the sixth level, his status will be improved, and his strength limit will be unlocked. His strength will also increase rapidly and reach the middle stage of the sixth level.

After understanding this difference, Qiu Tu suddenly understood why Zhao Ji's strength increased by leaps and bounds.

Obviously, this woman had accumulated a lot of resources over the years, and was just waiting for a breakthrough.

In addition to the catastrophe path, the second thing that made Qiu Tu's strength soar was, of course, his recently acquired catastrophe ability "Sealing Jade" and the golden finger "Unearned Gain".

The "Sealing Jade" finally allowed Qiu Tu to no longer be limited to bullying weak opponents, but to fight against opponents of higher levels.

Last time, Qiu Tu sealed his strength for a month, and then he acted like a real man for 5 minutes, preliminarily verifying the power of the sealing jade.

Therefore, after the fierce battle with the "Nine-headed Lion" and the "Jackal", Qiu Tu used the "Sealing Jade" again to seal his own strength.

This time he sealed it even more severely, directly sealing his strength from the early and middle stages of level 6 to level 4.

There is a reason why Qiu Tu puts so much pressure on himself.

Qiu Tu's "Order Space" can make him invincible in the same level, so even if he suppresses himself to the 4th level of strength, those below the 4th level are still not his opponent.

Qiu Tu would not worry if he encountered an attack from a fifth-order catastrophist or evil god. Now he was always protected by two dark soldiers, Ji Yuan, who was in the middle stage of the fifth order, and Dahai, who was at the peak of the fourth order.

With only a dozen or so fifth-level Cataclysms in the "Northwest Region", such security measures, coupled with the deterrent effect of Qiu Tu's battle record, are enough to deal with 99% of the problems.

Of course, if he really encountered an attack from a blind fifth-level peak or sixth-level evil god, Qiu Tu would not be merciful and would directly release the "Sealing Jade" and take the other party's life.

In addition to the "Seal Jade", Qiu Tu's third golden finger "Unearned Gain" is also in full swing during this period.

Before, Qiu Tu had been using it to learn "Intermediate Swordsmanship" and "Dragon Movement". Later, after Zhao Ji gave Qiu Tu "Kai Tian", Qiu Tu replaced "Intermediate Swordsmanship" with "Kai Tian".

Now Zhao Ji gave Qiu Tu the "Space Pupil Technique", so Qiu Tu naturally changed the "Dragon Body Movement" to the "Space Pupil Technique".

Therefore, even though Qiu Tu is so busy every day and seems to have no time to practice, in fact his strength is increasing every moment.

Now, once his strength is fully unlocked, it won't be a big problem for him to reach the peak of the sixth level.
At this moment, when Qiu Tu was thinking about his own strength, Guan Xiao finally came back to his senses.

She looked at Qiu Tu and asked curiously, "Then Speaker, will you be able to be promoted to level 7 soon?"

After hearing Guan Xiao’s words, Qiu Tu came back to his senses.

This time he didn't agree so readily. Instead, he thought about it for a while, then nodded slightly, "I guess so."

After saying that, he was ready to continue explaining to Guan Xiao.

As a result, at this moment, Qiu Tu saw the little expectation in Guan Xiao's eyes.

He was stunned for a moment, then leaned close to Guan Xiao's ear and whispered in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "Do you want to know?"

Guan Xiao nodded slightly.

Qiu Tu smiled and said, "I don't want to just teach and answer questions verbally."

After hearing Qiu Tu’s words, Guan Xiao understood immediately.

She licked her lips, then flirted at Qiu Tu seductively. Then she stood up and pulled down the curtain between the front and back rows.

Qiu Tu also opened the order space in a timely manner, blocking the perception of the driver in front and Tao Yaoyao.

Seeing that everything was ready, Guan Xiao untied Qiu Tu's snack pocket cloud and then gathered her hair.

"hiss--"

"This is the correct way to discuss intelligence!"

After silently sighing in his heart, Qiu Tu leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes and enjoyed it, while continuing to speak, "In fact, during this period of time, I have had many in-depth exchanges with Lariluo."

"Through her, I also got a lot of valuable information from Zhao Ji." "For example, there are actually two ways to advance to the sixth level."

"You can practice the path of catastrophe to improve your own strength; you can also improve your authority in the "Origin of the World" and strengthen your "World Official Position" to get promoted."

Guan Xiao gathered her hair and nodded, quickly memorizing the information in her mind.

She knew this was a rare opportunity to learn from the "number one person in the Northwest," so she worked extra hard.

"Hmm." Qiu Tu's mental power swept over the driver and Tao Yaoyao in the front seat who had no idea what was going on.

Then he continued, "But no matter which path you take, the end result is that the nine areas controlled by the Cataclysm Creatures at level five will all be refined and pried up from the "Boundless Heart Sea - Core Area."

"Pry it up?" Guan Xiao really looked up this time, and then looked up at Qiu Tu in surprise.

Qiu Tu nodded slightly, "Yes."

"If you want to raise your realm to the peak of level 6, and if you want to advance to level 7, there is only one way, which is to split the land and seal the border from the "Boundless Heart Sea"."

"Only by refining all the nine areas that were previously controlled into the soul can the 9th-level creature no longer have weaknesses, and can be replenished with massive catastrophic power at any time and maintain peak condition."

Speaking of this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but recall the scene when Zhao Ji had just been promoted and directly pried away all nine areas.

He was shocked at the time, but he didn't understand what it meant.

Now it seems that Zhao Ji's accumulation of resources is indeed extremely exaggerated. After just advancing to the 6th level, after spending 2 days consolidating her realm, she directly broke through to the peak of the 6th level.

This is why she was able to achieve the feat of taking away 9 areas directly after her advancement.

It was during the subsequent casual chat with Zhao Ji that Qiu Tu learned that Zhao Ji's original plan was to enter the "Boundless Heart Sea - Core Area" to advance to Level 6, and then directly pry away 9 areas and integrate them into herself.

After that, she will no longer have any weaknesses, and will no longer have any connection with the "Northwest Territory".

As a result, no one expected that just as she arrived at the "Boundless Heart Sea-Core Area", was recognized by the "Origin of the World", and was preparing to be promoted, she was sabotaged by Qiu Tu, which led to a series of subsequent events.

Therefore, it is very simple for Qiu Tu to reach the peak of level 6, that is, to practice and completely refine the 9 areas he currently controls. Or, become the number 1 of the shelter.

After listening to Qiu Tu’s explanation, Guan Xiao understood clearly and continued to absorb Qiu Tu’s experience.

After inhaling for a while, Guan Xiao raised his head and asked, "Chairman, after prying open 9 areas, how do we advance to level 7?"

Hearing Guan Xiao's question, Qiu Tu stroked her face and said, "It's very simple."

He asked in return, "What is the biggest difference between level 6 and level 5?"

Guan Xiao replied hesitantly, "Received an official position granted by the Origin of the World?"

Qiu Tu nodded, "Yes."

He said, "So, it is actually very simple to advance to the 7th level. It is just to upgrade your official rank and expand the jurisdiction of your official position."

Guan Xiao was obviously an extremely smart woman. Her eyes lit up, and she asked, "So you mean grabbing territory?"

Qiu Tu nodded, "Yes."

Then he added, "To be precise, it is to seize the territory that has been "authorized by the origin of the world." In other words, the territory of other 6th-level Catastrophists."

Guan Xiao didn't show any emotion when she heard this, but she was shocked inside. She asked, "Isn't this encouraging the creatures of the disaster to kill each other?"

Qiu Tu nodded slightly, "Yes."

"If you want to move up step by step, you must fight with other catastrophic creatures and integrate more world positions and powers."

His eyes were deep. "Of course, it is said that there is also a second way, which is to peacefully improve one's official position and jurisdiction."

"That is to develop your own area, improve the energy level of your own area, and then, like the fifth level, expand and refine new areas around it."

"When the energy level of the area under your control is raised, and 9 more areas are opened up, and the 18 areas are completely integrated, the "World Official Position" will automatically be promoted."

Guan Xiao heard this and lowered his head and commented, "Both methods are a bit too difficult."

Feeling Guan Xiao's smooth lips, Qiu Tu nodded slightly, and then said, "Yes, it's all difficult. So I plan to spend a month to advance to level 7."

Guan Xiao: ???
After hearing Qiu Tu's words, Guan Xiao almost thought he had heard it wrong.

A month?

Such difficult promotion conditions only take one month?
Moreover, judging from what his superior said, he actually thought it was a bit slow?

Guan Xiao couldn't help but look at Qiu Tu, wanting to see if Qiu Tu was joking.

But the only response she got was Qiu Tu's confident and domineering eyes.

Guan Xiao believed it.

After all, it seems that his boss' greatest talent is creating miracles!
Thinking of this, Guan Xiao couldn't help but recall how much he could improve his strength in a month.

She felt that at most she could advance from the middle third stage to the late third stage.

'Is this the difference between ordinary people and evildoers?'

The scenery outside the car window quickly receded, and between the interweaving of light and shadow, a few fine soft lights hit Guan Xiao's profile.

Her facial features, which were as delicate as works of art, were set off by the color and looked even brighter.

She is a beauty with a strong complexion. Once her expression changes, she becomes extremely charming.

Qiu Tu stroked her hair and pressed it down slightly.

Feeling Guan Xiao's beauty, Qiu Tu couldn't help but go over in his mind the reasons why he was so confident.

In the past two months, he and Zhao Ji killed two rank 6 gods, one was "Beauty Wind" and the other was "Nine-headed Lion".

After killing "Meiren Feng" at that time, Zhao Ji should have directly absorbed "Meiren Feng"'s status and official position.

During this period of time, she has been concentrating on cultivation, which is actually also refining her status.

In recent days, Zhao Ji has been thinking about leaving the "Northwest Region". Qiu Tu didn't understand it before, but after being promoted to level 6, he roughly guessed that she should have reached the quasi-level 7th level: the peak of level 6, and refined a new status. She is ready to break through at any time.

The reason why Zhao Ji has been suppressing herself and not breaking through is probably because her strength is too strong. Once she breaks through in the "Northwest Region", the "Northwest Region" may not be able to accommodate her strength, and the space will be directly shattered, putting her in danger.

All catastrophic creatures before level 7 can only absorb one new identity, so the identity of the "Nine-headed Lion" remains.

After learning this information, Qiu Tu immediately returned to the "Xialing Area" and absorbed the status of the "Nine-Headed Lion".

However, he didn't have time to refine it yet, which delayed him.

As long as he finishes learning "Kai Tian" and waits for the things around him to come to a temporary end, Qiu Tu can concentrate on refining the status of "Nine-headed Lion".

In addition, Qiu Tu now controls the 6th and 7th shelters and can become Shelter No. 1 at any time, forcibly raising his strength to the peak of level 6.

So, theoretically, if Qiu Tu wanted to, he could start advancing to level 7 now.

However, Qiu Tu also knew that the more critical the moment, the more he should not act too hastily.

That's why he is carrying out the plan step by step.

Just like that, after chatting with Guan Xiao about the information on level 6 and level 7, Qiu Tu could be said to have poured all the experience he had accumulated over many days into Guan Xiao's mouth.

Maybe the amount of experience was too much, Guan Xiao's face was red, and she gently patted Qiu Tu's legs, begging for mercy.
Just like that, in the blink of an eye, three hours passed.

With smooth traffic along the way, Qiu Tu's convoy slowly drove into the center of the 7th Shelter.

At this time, Yudie, who had already received the news in advance, was waiting on the main road.

Looking out the car window at the first woman he had ever seen in this world, Qiu Tu sighed slightly, then waved, "Come up and talk."

What Qiu Tu likes most about Guan Xiao is that she is obedient and sensible.

So, when she saw Qiu Tu let Yudie get in the car, Guan Xiao twisted her slender waist and took the initiative to get out of the car, giving her seat to Yudie.

Seeing this, Yudie nodded slightly towards Guan Xiao and thanked him softly.

Guan Xiao was probably worried that Yudie would think he was childish as soon as he opened his mouth, so he just smiled and nodded.

Just like that, Guan Xiao went to the car behind, while Yudie got into Qiu Tu's car.

The vehicle started slowly and drove along the brightly lit streets of Shelter 7.

As the street lights approached and then moved away, the light and shadows intertwined, reflecting on the man and woman in the car.

Qiu Tu's big hand gently covered Yudie's hand, grasped it tightly, and then asked softly, "Did you kill them all?"

Yudie lowered her eyes, like a child who had done something wrong. A trace of self-blame appeared on her face, and then she said softly, "Kill half of them."

Hearing Yudie's words, Qiu Tu did not blame her, but asked, "How do you feel? Do you feel better?"

After hearing Qiu Tu's words, Yudie's expression was a little confused.

She hesitated for a moment, then slowly said, "I don't know how to describe my feelings."

"It seems to be a little more comfortable. But it also seems to be a little empty and hollow."

Qiu Tu reached out and pulled her into his arms, then whispered, "It's okay. This is what it feels like to get your revenge."

After that, Qiu Tu said in a gentle tone, "Come to my place tonight. I want to hear you talk about the whole thing."

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Yudie said "hmm" softly. She said, "That's right. I also have something I want to report to you."

Once the two reached an agreement, the rest became easy.

As the second-in-command of Shelter No. 7, Qiu Tu certainly has his own residence in the center.

Therefore, the convoy did not stop and drove directly to the residential area covering tens of thousands of square meters.

When we arrived at the house, the servants were already on standby. They had cleaned everything and turned on the lights in all the rooms.

It was clearly late at night, but the whole house looked like heaven.

Hundreds of guards were dispersed. Tao Yaoyao opened the car door, and Qiu Tu pulled Yudie out of the car. As for Guan Xiao, who had just had a big rest, before he even got close to the villa, he received Qiu Tu's order to deal with the aftermath for Yudie.
Holding Yudie's hand and entering the mansion, Qiu Tu took her directly to the master bedroom.

After sending the servant away, Qiu Tu took off his coat and went to the wine cabinet next to him to take out the wine glass and red wine.

After pouring a glass of wine for Yudie, the two leaned against each other, drinking and chatting about what happened tonight, just like they did when they were dependent on each other in the Qin family.

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