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Chapter 923 Elena: Once you're on my turf, you have no say in the matter (Seeking monthly votes)
Upon hearing Elena's seemingly ambiguous and pointed words, Qiu Tu couldn't help but glance at Elena.

A gentle breeze from the land of Dionysus stirred Elena's maroon skirt and ruffled a few strands of her languid curls. The alluring woman simply twirled a stray hair near her cheek, tilting her head to look at him.

Her face carried her usual charming beauty, but her beautiful eyes held a hint of inquiry as they moved.

Although he didn't know what Elena was thinking, seeing her like this, Qiu Tu was 90% sure that Elena had probably noticed some loopholes in his words and now wanted to talk to him alone.

But that's fine, Qiu Tu has always liked to work with smart people, and he does need Elena's support right now.

So Qiu Tu nodded firmly, "Of course, no problem."

After saying that, a smile appeared on his face. "Perfect timing, I'd also like to try my luck at Your Majesty's wine pool."

Since the arrival of the three high-ranking god-kings, the "Temple of the God of Wine" has been occupied by them, so Elena now spends most of her time in her "wine pool".

Since it wasn't the first time Qiu Tu had gone to Elena's wine pool with her, he easily found his way to the small garden shrouded in white mist.

After changing their clothes, Qiu Tu passed through the white jade archway of the dressing room, followed the jade path, and arrived at the wine pool.

The warm wine pooled together, its color like amber, exuding a fragrant and intoxicating aroma. Strange plants grew along the pool's edge, their leaves glistening with nectar, their fruit resembling plump grapes, radiating an alluring sheen.

"Da da da."

As he heard footsteps behind him, Qiu Tu turned around. He then saw Elena walking towards him barefoot on the smooth jade path.

She was only wearing a nearly transparent veil, which was half-wet from the water and clung tightly to her graceful curves.

Her snow-white skin was faintly visible in the misty aroma of wine. The towering mountains and deep ravines formed a breathtaking picture. As she walked, her skirt swayed, creating an endlessly beautiful scene.

Perhaps because he hadn't eaten meat in a long time, even Qiu Tu, with his composure, couldn't help but lose his focus for a moment.

Elena was clearly pleased with Qiu Tu's reaction, so a subtle, charming smile appeared on her lips.

Then, barefoot, she stepped into the wine pool. The warm wine flowed over her calves and waist, finally settling beneath her heavy chest.

Then she found a comfortable spot to lean against the pool wall, casually picked a huge leaf from a plant by the pool, and scooped up a handful of amber-colored liquid from the pool.

“Come, taste my newly brewed ‘Wine of Truth’.”

As she spoke, she gestured towards Qiu Tu with the leaves and said lazily,
"After drinking it, you won't be able to lie anymore."

Hearing Elena's words, Qiu Tu couldn't help but smile.

He certainly didn't believe in the wine's effects, but he didn't mind playing a little game with Elena. So, he stepped into the wine pool and approached Elena.

The wine was warm, carrying a refreshing fragrance, and the mist swirled between the two, making the atmosphere even more ambiguous.

He took the leaf filled with wine, and without the slightest hesitation, tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp.

The wine went down my throat, warm and mellow, and a warm current instantly flowed through my limbs and bones, as if my soul had been cleansed and became incredibly clear.

"Lady Elena, when have I ever lied to you?"

Qiu Tu put down the leaf and met her gaze calmly.

Elena's smile deepened, and her languid eyes now resembled two deep pools, clear yet unfathomable.

"is it?"

Her fair arms rested on the edge of the jade, her legs crossed, her skirt slipped down, revealing a section of her snow-white calves, and then she slowly began to speak.
"Actually, before I became the Guardian God King, I was also subjected to a similar 'silencing spell' as you."

"That must have happened seven or eight hundred years ago."

She paused, as if lost in some kind of memory, "However, even now, I still remember it vividly."

"Because after being hit by the 'Silence-Blocking Divine Skill,' I can't give anyone even the slightest hint, let alone any details or keywords related to the matter."

"Because, the moment you want to betray someone, you'll find that when the words are on the tip of your tongue, you don't know how to organize your thoughts."

Her voice was soft, with a hint of nonchalance.

"It's as if they've lost the ability to speak."

After saying that, she tilted her head to look at Qiu Tu and then said, "So...actually, I'm very curious."

"Why is it that you, who are also 'silenced,' can use indirect methods to hint at the 'truth' of the matter?"

"Could it be that the current 'divine skills' are less effective?"

"Or perhaps the 'Radiant Princess,' who wields the 'Court of Destruction' and wields immense power, is even weaker than the ordinary God-King who attacked me back then?"

Elena's words were so subtle; they didn't directly question Qiu Tu, but they pointed out his biggest flaw.

Hearing her words, Qiu Tu couldn't help but smile.

In fact, he knew from the moment he finalized the plan that his words could not be hidden from the Dark God King and Elena.

Or rather, even if he could deceive the Dark God King and Elena, there must be a God King in the "Temple of Order" who could see through his lie.

But that's exactly the effect he wanted.

He returned to the "Temple of Order" with his own purpose. To achieve this purpose, he could neither acknowledge nor deny his current strength. He needed a state of ambiguity.

Even the loophole in the "silencing divine skill" was deliberately left out by him, so that people would have to guess what it was.

Therefore, Qiu Tu did not directly deny Elena's questioning. Instead, he stood up from the water, came behind Elena, and gently placed his hands on her smooth, rounded shoulders.

At that moment, Elena's body stiffened almost imperceptibly, but then she relaxed, clearly indicating that she had not chosen to refuse.

Qiu Tu's technique was very professional; the pressure was just right, precisely pressing on her shoulders to relieve her accumulated fatigue.

The warmth of his palm against her skin, the strange touch she hadn't experienced in so long, stirred many emotions within her.
"Of course it's not that Princess Huiming's methods are weak."

At the same time, Qiu Tu's voice rang in her ear, his warm breath caressing her earlobe.

"I was able to speak out because she removed some of the restrictions on me."

"Some restrictions have been lifted?" Qiu Tu's answer clearly startled Elena, making her forget to enjoy his massage. She turned her head and asked curiously, "Why?"

Seeing this, Qiu Tu gently pressed her head back down, and then continued speaking.
"Because their plan is nearing completion, she no longer cares about it being exposed." Qiu Tu's hand slid down her fragrant shoulder, gently pressing along the curve of her spine.
"Have you forgotten that even the 'Chaotic Western Capital' was conquered by Huiming himself?"

"If she hadn't made thorough preparations, how could the conflict have escalated to this point?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Elena's eyes revealed a thoughtful expression, and she silently analyzed whether what Qiu Tu said was true or false.

Before she could figure it out, Qiu Tu spoke again.

"Moreover, I also pretended to side with her."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, even Elena, with her composure, was taken aback and felt a great shock in her heart.

Have they defected to the "Kingdom of Destruction"?
Is this something that can be done? Or rather, is it something that has been done, and can it be mentioned?
What exactly does Qiu Tu want to do?

Elena had thought she could see through Qiu Tu, but now, after hearing Qiu Tu's words, she felt like she couldn't understand him anymore.
She even felt that she herself was somewhat confused about the truth of the matter.
Meanwhile, as Elena grew increasingly confused by Qiu Tu's actions, Qiu Tu's massage continued.

His hands began to roam over Elena's body, his movements becoming increasingly bold, his fingertips even intentionally or unintentionally brushing against certain sensitive areas, sending shivers of electricity through his body.

Elena's body trembled slightly from the instinct, and her cheeks flushed red, but her mind became clearer and calmer than ever before.

She suddenly realized that she seemed to have fallen into Qiu Tu's "narrative trap" from the very beginning.

Qiu Tu presented a wealth of information, a mix of truth and falsehood, making it impossible for me to unconsciously follow his line of thought to analyze, deduce, and discern.

But now that we've calmed down, the Princess Huiming's plan, the Berserker's faked death, and his defection—all of this information is actually just Qiu Tu's side of the story.

It's important to remember that when analyzing something, you must adhere to the principle of "avoiding unnecessary creation of entities." Disregard all preconceived conditions and focus only on the simplest and most basic logical chain.

The following are the confirmed pieces of information: First, the video of Qiu Tu killing the "Berserker God King" has been leaked; second, the "Destruction Royal Court" has not denied it; and third, Qiu Tu has returned unharmed.

This is enough.

How much value does Qiu Tu have to be for the "Destruction Royal Court" to deliberately send more than a dozen God Kings to cooperate with him in staging a play so that he could "kill" the Berserker God King?
While the Berserker God King was strong, he was only among the Guardian God Kings. Once he reached the Advanced God King realm, he was unable to change the course of the battle.

Let him fake his death and use him as a trump card?

Elena felt that the Berserker God King was not qualified.

Therefore, setting aside all this messy information, what remains is actually the most likely fact: Qiu Tu does possess the strength to kill the Berserker God King in one move!
Thinking of this, Elena couldn't help but secretly curse Qiu Tu in her heart.
'He even said he would never lie to me. Pah! Shameless!'

Perhaps because her thoughts had become clear, after secretly spitting at Qiu Tu, Elena suddenly realized why Qiu Tu had fabricated such a flawed lie.
She looked up and gazed at the Dionysian Temple, her own, perched atop the clouds in the distance.
Is he deliberately keeping a low profile to avoid being schemed against by certain people? Does he want to smoothly get through the period between guarding the God King and the High God King?

at the same time.

Just as Qiu Tu and Elena were getting a massage.

In the main hall of the Temple of Dionysus, the phantoms of the three high-ranking god-kings gathered once again.

However, compared to the daytime, the atmosphere is now more oppressive, as if it has frozen.

Even though it was just a phantom, it still couldn't hide the cold and stern face of King Mitchell.

He listened quietly to the Ink God King's story, while cursing inwardly.

Because things are developing in a direction he doesn't like.

Qiu Tu not only successfully returned to the "Temple," but also brought back information that there was a traitor within the "Temple."

And that wasn't all; Qiu Tu went even further, pulling a fast one by directly accusing him of having fake skills.

Just a few hours ago, Mitchell was telling Star Forger and Heavy Stone King that he planned to use Qiu Tu's current fame to find a way to get rid of him and give Star Forger some time to maneuver.

He had even figured out how to get Qiu Tu to carry out those tasks.

As a result, Qiu Tu has now turned the tables, saying that the image was fake and that he did not have the strength second only to a high-level god-king.
This immediately disrupted all of Mitchell's plans and eliminated any last chance for Star Forger to turn the tide.

However, King Mitchell was not an indecisive person.

Therefore, when he realized that things were beyond his control, he made a decisive decision.

'It seems we have no choice but to give up on Starforge.'

'Then, we must make sure to cut ties properly and not let this affect me, and preferably not even Chongshi.'

'Otherwise, the losses this time would be too great.'

Thinking of this, King Mitchell's expression darkened even further.
However, perhaps because the situation had become uncontrollable, his mind became clearer, which puzzled him somewhat.
Did Qiu Tu foresee that he would scheme against him in this way?

'Otherwise, why would he be keeping a low profile like this?'

at the same time.

Inside the wine pool, mist swirled.

Elena leaned against the pool wall, letting Qiu Tu's hands roam over her body.

She, like King Mitchell, was pondering this question.

Why is Qiu Tu deliberately keeping a low profile like this?

'Was he really just plotting against Mitchell?'

'But... something just feels off about this.'

After thinking about it for two minutes, Elena made up her mind.

'I don't care who you're plotting against! And why are you hiding your true intentions?'

Now that you're in my wine pool, whether you hide or not is no longer up to you.

This is a perfect opportunity for me to "test" him, to see if he's just all show and no substance, or if he's unfathomably powerful.
Thinking this, she stopped passively enduring Qiu Tu's massage and slowly turned around to meet his eyes.

Perhaps it was the aroma of alcohol, but her cheeks were flushed with a beautiful blush in the misty air.

"Qiu Tu~~"
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