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Chapter 913 Zhao Ji has disappeared (Seeking monthly votes)
Qiu Tu's question was clearly not unexpected by Dong Xue.

In fact, she could say that the moment she saw Qiu Tu tonight, she knew why he had come.

Therefore, she replied without any hesitation, "Your Majesty, His Majesty is indeed in seclusion."

The moment Dongxue entered the courtyard, Qiu Tu had already activated the "Order Space," constantly detecting lies there.

So when Dongxue finished speaking, Qiu Tu knew that she was telling the truth.

'He's actually in seclusion.'

Thinking this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but ask again, "What is she doing in seclusion?"

Upon hearing this, Dongxue replied earnestly, "Your Majesty is likely in seclusion, adjusting his state, and waiting to locate Qiu Tu upon his emergence from seclusion."

Upon hearing Dongxue's words, Qiu Tu's face showed a hint of realization.

According to intelligence, the Star Gazing God King is at the peak of the fourth level, but Zhao Ji's current level is not weaker than hers.

In such cases, the ability to perform divination and prediction will be greatly depleted, and may even become completely unsuccessful.

Therefore, it is reasonable for the Star Gazing God King to go into seclusion to recuperate if he wants to use this ability.

'As long as we don't pinpoint the location right now, there's still a chance to salvage the situation.'

Thinking this through, Qiu Tu, having figured out the purpose of the Star Gazing God King's seclusion, felt slightly more relaxed and began to focus his attention on the identity of the Star Gazing God King, which he was more interested in.

He then tapped his fingertips lightly on the cold stone table and asked, "Your Majesty, the Tyrant of Destruction, have you frequently visited the Star Gazing Tower to see the Star Gazing God King these past few years?"

Dongxue was clearly surprised to hear Qiu Tu's words.

She clearly didn't quite understand why the "Silver-Masked God King" in front of her would be interested in such a trivial matter.

Could it be that he, like the Ghost-Faced God King, is in love with the Star-Gazing God King? Is he trying to confirm whether the Star-Gazing God King is His Majesty's exclusive possession?

However, despite her doubts, she knew that the "Silver-Masked God King" had already seized her weakness, leaving her no room for questioning.

So, after a moment of surprise, she quickly shook her head and said frankly, "Your Majesty, no. His Majesty is extremely busy and rarely comes to the Star Gazing Tower or sees His Majesty except for the annual sacrificial ceremony."

She thought for a moment, then added, "I have served Your Majesty for decades, and I have seen Your Majesty come to me privately no more than four times."

Upon hearing Dongxue's words, Qiu Tu's eyes revealed a thoughtful expression.

He thought for a moment, then asked, "And what about Her Highness the Princess? Does she often visit the Star Gazing God King?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Dong Xue shook her head without hesitation and said firmly, "No, not at all."

"Over the years, I have seen the princess less often than I have seen His Majesty."

Hearing Dongxue's words, Qiu Tu nodded thoughtfully again.

Things seem to be getting more and more interesting.

Thinking this through, he paused for a moment, then, as if struck by a sudden thought, asked, "Do the two of them often contact each other in private?"

This is a somewhat complicated issue. So Dongxue clearly thought about it carefully before saying, "If they keep in touch frequently... it seems they do keep in touch frequently."

"It seems so?" Qiu Tu keenly caught the hint of hesitation in Dong Xue's expression.

His fingertips stopped tapping, and he leaned forward slightly, his silver mask gleaming coldly in the moonlight. "If it's there, it's there; if it's not, it's not. What does 'seems' even mean?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Dong Xue gave an awkward smile on her chubby face.

She replied carefully, "Your Excellency, it is because... because His Majesty the Star Gazer actually greatly enjoys quiet and solitude."

“Normally, she rarely left the house. She spent all her time either divining the stars or just spacing out in the tower.”

"Sometimes, even we maids who serve her only see her a few times a month."

"Therefore, we don't know whether she has any private contact with His Highness Huiming."

“However,” Fuyuki changed the subject and added, “Your Majesty does indeed frequently carry out tasks assigned by Prince Huiming.”

"Because I help Your Majesty record the astrological content, I know that many of the divinations were requested by Princess Huiming."

"This means that she and His Highness must have been in contact privately all along."

At this point, Dongxue seemed to have thought of something and began to speak.
"For example, this mission to kill 'Qiu Tu'."

"It was Princess Huiming's arrangement that sent His Highness to search for 'Qiu Tu's' whereabouts."

"And it was because I always helped His Majesty with the record-keeping that I was able to learn so much classified information and tell Ghost Face."

Hearing Dongxue's words, Qiu Tu felt that her relationship with Guilian made sense.

At the same time, it seemed that he had confirmed one of his guesses.

Thinking this, he pondered quietly for two seconds before looking at Dongxue and asking for further confirmation.

"So, did you personally witness His Highness Huiming giving the order to the Star Gazing God King?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Dong Xue's body trembled almost imperceptibly. She hesitated and shook her head, saying, "It shouldn't be. I suspect that His Majesty may be communicating with Prince Huiming through some special communication method."

"Therefore, we maids don't usually see it."

"However," she said, then changed the subject, "His Majesty the Star Gazer is a kind person, and before each retreat, he would briefly explain the background to me."

"Therefore I can confirm that His Highness Huiming does indeed frequently assign her tasks."

Upon hearing Dongxue's words, Qiu Tu's eyes once again showed a thoughtful expression.

If his new guess was only 3% likely before, after hearing Dongxue's account, he was almost 8% certain.
'But if that's really the case, then it's quite a big secret.'

'And it's a secret that could very well lead to my death.'

Thinking this, Qiu Tu muttered to himself, 'No.'

We need to be careful about this. We don't want to end up being outmaneuvered instead of outsmarting others.

Thinking this way, Qiu Tu did not hesitate at all. After asking for more information about the Star Gazing God King, Qiu Tu used "Order Space" to modify Dong Xue's memories without hesitation.

So two minutes later.

Dongxue stood in the courtyard with a blank expression, then looked in front and then behind.

After a moment, she said, somewhat puzzled, "What am I doing standing here? Why don't I go inside and rest?"

Qiu Tu had already left Dongxue's courtyard by this time, so after standing there for two seconds and not noticing anything unusual, Dongxue shook her head and then stepped into the inner room.
Meanwhile, outside the imperial city.

A ghostly figure silently disappeared into the shadows of the corner, moving at lightning speed while analyzing all the information it had just extracted from Dongxue.

'It has nothing to do with the Destroyer Tyrant.'

'She usually keeps to herself and rarely goes out, but she occasionally carries out the tasks assigned by the Radiant Princess.'

The fact that "no correspondence or communication between Princess Huiming and the Stargazing God King has been seen" all points to a rather interesting possibility.
However, the cause and effect of this "possibility" was too great, so even if Qiu Tu guessed it, he didn't dare to tell others directly and could only bury everything in his heart.
'Although I've guessed everything, it's best to verify it myself.'

'Also, while the Star Gazing God King is still in seclusion, I need to meet with Sister Zhao Ji as soon as possible to make some new arrangements, otherwise she might really be in danger.'

Thinking this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but look up at the sky.

'Luckily, there are still 7 days left, which should be enough time to reconnect with Sister Zhaoji.'

three days later.

Inside the "Cloud Cat God King's" lounge.

Qiu Tu paced irritably in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window.

Outside the window was the prison city, which loomed like a steel behemoth. But in his eyes, the imposing walls and cold iron chains now resembled a giant cage, trapping him inside as well.

'What happened? Why can't I get in touch with Sister Zhaoji?'

That's right.

Three days ago, Qiu Tu arranged everything, having his subordinates set up his and Zhao Ji's secret signals both inside and outside the "Royal City World" world passage. Qiu Tu then began to wait patiently.

As a result, one day, two days, and three days passed.
There was still no news of Zhao Ji.

"Could it be... that something really happened?"

Qiu Tu's brows were tightly furrowed, and his knuckles turned slightly white from the force he was exerting.

"But that shouldn't be the case. Didn't Dongxue say that the Star Gazing God King was still in seclusion for recuperation?"

What exactly happened?

Thinking this, Qiu Tu stopped in his tracks, his eyes beneath the silver mask flashing with a cold light.

"Stay calm, you must stay calm."

Qiu Tu took a deep breath, forcing his chaotic thoughts to settle down.

He walked back to the window and looked at the distant stargazing tower that was faintly visible in the sea of ​​clouds.

Things may not be as bad as they seem.

Perhaps Zhao Ji has encountered some trouble and is temporarily unable to escape or respond to his coded message; perhaps Zhao Ji is recuperating from her injuries; or perhaps Zhao Ji has gained some insights from that battle and is currently in seclusion to cultivate.
With such a powerful enemy, he had to trust Zeji.

After all, only when he calms down can he break the deadlock.

On the contrary, if he becomes distracted because of Zehime's disappearance, he may not only fail to save Zehime, but may even lose himself.

'Sigh, let's wait.'

And at this time.
Just then, a respectful knock came from outside the heavy stone door of the palace.

"Enter."

In just one second, Qiu Tu had already composed himself and re-embedded the identity of "Cloud Cat God King," the master of the three parts.

Upon hearing the "Silver-Masked God King's" approval, the "Shadow Division" member who had tipped him off quickly stepped inside.

Upon approaching Qiu Tu, the member of the Shadow Division immediately knelt on one knee and said, "Lord Silver Mask, news has come from the Star Gazing Tower that the Star Gazing God King has emerged from seclusion."

Upon hearing the words of the Shadow Division member, Qiu Tulian's expression did not change much, but his pupils under the silver mask suddenly contracted.

So fast?
Wasn't it supposed to be seven days? This is only the fourth day!

Countless thoughts flashed through Qiu Tu's mind like lightning, but his voice remained completely calm. "Okay, I understand."

"Furthermore, Your Majesty the Silver Mask," the Shadow Division member paused, seemingly organizing his thoughts, "the Star Gazing God-King sent a message through her maid, knowing that you specifically went to the Star Gazing Tower to find her while she was in seclusion."

"Therefore, now that we have emerged from seclusion, I would like to invite you, sir, to the Star Gazing Tower for a chat."

Upon hearing the words of the Shadow Division member, Qiu Tu's heart began to pound uncontrollably.

Because if everything really goes as he thinks, then his trip to meet the Star Gazing God King isn't very safe.
However, considering his current situation, Qiu Tu hesitated for a moment before deciding to meet with Guan Xing in person.
"Prepare the car."

Qiu Tu's voice came through the mask, cold and indifferent.

"Yes, my lord."

Upon hearing this, the member of the Shadow Division immediately responded respectfully.

Soon, a silver chariot pulled by eight Cataclysmic Beings came to a stop outside the prison city.

Dressed in black and wearing a silver mask, Qiu Tu boarded the chariot under the protection of a team of Shadow Division members.

The wheels rolled on, crushing the cold stone slabs of the prison city, and soon Qiu Tu arrived at the Star Observation Tower.

Perhaps it was because the Star Gazing Tower had awakened, but when Qiu Tu came to the Star Gazing Tower again, he felt as if the tower had come alive.

The tower, crafted from an unknown crystal, was now radiating a soft and profound starlight, its glow mirroring the dark red blood moon and countless stars in the sky.

Around the tower, space subtly distorts, refracting and stretching light to create visible ripples.

"Lord Silver Mask, please."

At this moment, a woman dressed in a plain white dress was already waiting in front of the tower. When she saw Qiu Tu, she gave a slight bow and spoke softly, as if it were all business.

Qiu Tu's gaze swept over her, then he nodded slightly and stepped inside.

Inside the observatory, the smooth, mirror-like black floor reflects the view overhead. Above, a vast sea of ​​stars stretches out. Countless stars, nebulae, and galaxies slowly rotate, emitting light that is sometimes bright and sometimes dim.

In that instant, Qiu Tu even felt as if he had not entered a tower, but stepped into the center of the universe.

At the same time, just as Qiu Tu was admiring the magnificent Star Gazing Tower before him, a somewhat ethereal and sacred voice rang in his ears, "You've come?"

Qiu Tu couldn't help but look in the direction of the sound.

Then he saw a woman dressed in a Taoist robe sitting on a futon with her eyes closed, seemingly doing nothing.

At that moment, just when Qiu Tu thought he might have misheard.

Suddenly, the woman spoke again, "You've come?"

Upon hearing the woman's words, Qiu Tu hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Does Lord Guanxing know me?"

Upon hearing this, the woman slowly opened her eyes and looked at Qiu Tu.

Her eyes seemed to contain an infinite universe, and for a moment, Qiu Tu was momentarily lost in thought.

The woman looked at Qiu Tu with eyes devoid of joy or sorrow, and slowly said, "How could I not know you?"

"Lord Silver Mask, Lord Cloud Cat, or perhaps Lord Qiu Tu."
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(End of this chapter)