Then let them offer their loyalty!

A moment later, the maid brought over a piece of paper.

Tang Feifei showed it to Qiu Tu. It used a tree diagram to clearly list all the senior officials and departments of the Exploration Bureau.

Tang Feifei pointed to the Director and Deputy Director at the very top and said, "Generally speaking, the Investigation Bureau has one Director and two Deputy Directors or one Director and three Deputy Directors."

"After Yan Chen left, I was promoted to director. There will still be one or two vacancies for deputy director."

"My family and I can assure you that we will definitely make room for you."

"You were promoted too quickly, and you may not be able to take this position for the time being. However... this position will remain vacant for you until you have the necessary qualifications and time."

"Moreover, I can guarantee that you will be given the more powerful position of Deputy Director of Operations."

The Deputy Director of Operations oversees operational departments such as the Special Operations Department, the Security Department, and the Guard Department, and is a true power holder.

The power is significantly greater than that of the Deputy Director of Management.

She estimated for a moment and said, "At the fastest, it would take about six months."

After saying that, Tang Feifei added, "Of course... I'm not just making empty promises for you."

"Although I can't directly transfer the authority of the deputy director of operations to you."

"However... after I'm promoted to director, my energy will likely be primarily focused on exploring the 'Boundless Sea of ​​the Mind.'"

"Therefore, I will allow you to exercise this authority in my capacity."

"So it's not much different from you becoming the deputy director of operations directly."

Hearing Tang Feifei's words, Qiu Tu's expression became somewhat complicated...

It must be said that Tang Feifei's offer was indeed very generous and sincere.

But... as I said before, this is not equal to the control of an infinite sea of ​​the mind.

What Qiu Tu wanted wasn't to keep working beneath her. It was... to truly stand up.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu remained silent for a moment before not answering directly. Instead, he raised his glass and gestured to clink glasses with Tang Feifei again...

Although Tang Feifei wasn't particularly adept at scheming, she was still quite shrewd. Therefore, Qiu Tu's lack of a response momentarily froze her expression...

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Tang Feifei was clearly a little confused as to why Qiu Tu wouldn't accept her suggestion.

After all... in her view, this wasn't a very difficult choice.

The "Boundless Heart Sea Exploration Project" requires researchers to conduct studies and multiple Tier 3 Cataclysmics to explore, so those who can participate are all major forces.

Among the various forces, besides his own "Fengtian Clique," Qiu Tu is only associated with the "Reform Faction" and the "Iron-Blooded Faction."

But neither of these parties could be closer than his relationship with Qiu Tu.

Moreover, it's impossible for them to offer such generous terms as I have.

So when Tang Feifei talked to Qiu Tu about this, she was actually full of confidence.

However... Qiu Tu has not accepted it.

Thinking this, the expression on her face changed, becoming expressionless.

Her gaze was deep and sharp as she looked at Qiu Tu, like a female leopard, full of danger.

She wasn't the type to pry into other people's affairs, but when it came to her own, she loved to get to the bottom of things. Because she hated misunderstandings.

"why?"

Tang Feifei looked at Qiu Tu, her wheat-colored face filled with coldness. "I need a reason."

Since gaining power with Qiu Tu's help, Tang Feifei's authority has grown increasingly pronounced.

In addition, her power is so great that her emotions can influence the real world. So even a simple question seemed to lower the temperature in the restaurant by two degrees.

But at this time, Qiu Tu was already at the peak of the second stage, only one major realm away from Tang Feifei.

Furthermore, there were no warnings about the crisis countdown, so Qiu Tu didn't pay any attention to it.

He pinched the stem of the wine glass with his index finger and thumb and gently swirled it.

Centrifugal force causes the clear yellow liquid in the glass to rotate and swirl along the glass like ocean waves.

Qiu Tu's gaze remained fixed on the slowly swirling liquid...

After a moment, he said slowly but firmly, "I also want to gain control of the New Territories area."

Having lived two lives, Qiu Tu doesn't actually like to tell the truth. No matter who he's facing, he always holds back a bit.

However... he had a close relationship with Tang Feifei during this time, and Tang Feifei had always taken care of him and helped him. Even when he was promoted to Minister of the Political Department, Tang Feifei's family had helped him.

In addition, Tang Feifei gave Qiu Tu two gifts today—to develop new positions for him and to grant him the nominal authority of a deputy director.

Qiu Tu truly couldn't deceive Tang Feifei...

However, those who frequently lie may indeed face retribution.

Qiu Tuming rarely tells the truth, but Tang Feifei is amused by it.

She chuckled twice, her wheat-colored face filled with disbelief, and then said, "You want to control the Boundless Sea of ​​Mind?"

"Qiu Tu...to enter the Boundless Sea of ​​the Mind, he must undergo 'spiritual ascension,' allowing his consciousness to solidify into a physical form, enabling him to survive outside his physical body."

"That means you need a Tier 3 Cataclysm."

"You're not even a third-tier Cataclysm, you can't even enter the Boundless Heart Sea, how can you control any area of ​​the Boundless Heart Sea...?"

Hearing Tang Feifei's rebuttal, Qiu Tu didn't react at all. He acted as if he hadn't heard a thing, continuing to gently swirl his wine glass, offering neither reply nor explanation...

Upon seeing this, Tang Feifei's expression froze for a moment, then slowly returned to normal.

She hesitated for a moment before tentatively asking, "You obtained the talisman skull?"

The effect of the Talisman Skull, a Cataclysmic Noble Phantasm, is that by reciting the relevant incantation, one's soul can briefly travel to the "Boundless Sea of ​​the Heart".

It is a powerful tool for Cataclysmic Beings below Tier 3 to explore the boundless sea of ​​the mind.

Qiu Tu did indeed obtain it. Although it was an "enhanced version" refined by Shen Lingshuang, and its effects might be somewhat unique, it did allow him to enter the Boundless Sea of ​​Mind and gain control of the area. (Chapter 302)

So Qiu Tu remained silent after hearing Tang Feifei's words....

He just kept turning the cup.

Seeing this, Tang Feifei guessed that Qiu Tu had indeed solved the problem of going to the Boundless Heart Sea.

Furthermore... knowing Qiu Tu well, she also knew that if Qiu Tu decided to do something, then he must have at least some confidence in doing it.

This indicates that Qiu Tu must have obtained some information about controlling the Boundless Heart Sea region through certain channels during this period.

Thinking this, Tang Feifei's expression gradually calmed down.

She looked at Qiu Tu with a slightly somber expression, and just stared at him...

After a moment, she picked up the wine glass beside her, tilted her head back, and drank it all in one gulp.

"Bang!" The wine glass in my hand was slammed heavily onto the marble tabletop!

Tang Feifei asked one last question, "Do you really want to be enemies?"

Qiu Tu gently placed the wine glass aside and then looked at Tang Feifei.

He said earnestly, "Feifei, this isn't an enemy. It's just competition."

"The benefits of the Boundless Heart Sea region are so great that no one would be willing to give it up if there were a chance to obtain them."

After saying that, Qiu Tu asked in return, "If this choice were placed in front of you, would you be willing to give it up?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Tang Feifei also fell silent.

She sat there, quietly pondering for a while.

After a moment, she didn't speak, but picked up the wine bottle, poured herself a glass of wine, and then raised it to face Qiu Tu.

"In that case, let's each rely on our own abilities."

Upon hearing Tang Feifei's words, Qiu Tu finally smiled and raised his glass to clink with Tang Feifei's.

"Clink~~" The crisp sound of glass colliding echoed in the empty restaurant.

"Each relies on their own abilities."

After finishing his drink, Qiu Tu put down the wine glass, wiped it, and stood up to leave.

The two were allies and partners before. So they sat together to eat, drink, and chat.

Now that the two are rivals, he certainly can no longer shamelessly stay in Tang Feifei's villa.

So he stood up, looked at Tang Feifei and said, "I don't know if I'll have the chance in the future. Now, I'd like to congratulate the director on his promotion in advance."

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Tang Feifei looked at him with complicated emotions, speechless for a moment.

Qiu Tu didn't mind. He smiled and nodded at Tang Feifei, then straightened his uniform and turned to leave the restaurant.

Upon reaching the villa's living room, Qiu Tu belatedly realized that he had sent Tan Huimin back home, and now that it was raining, how was he going to get home?

Should I ask Tan Huimin to come and pick me up again?

My original plan to stay overnight was ruined by being kicked out halfway through. How embarrassing!

Should I go back and borrow a car from Tang Feifei, or go back and find Shen Lingshuang?

Qiu Tu felt even more embarrassed than having Tan Huimin pick him up.

But... we can't just walk back, can we?

Thinking about this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but feel a little melancholy.

Just then, Tang Feifei's cold voice came from behind Qiu Tu, "I'll take you back."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu turned around to look.

Then, right at that moment! Suddenly!

A blur of motion, accompanied by the sound of something tearing through the air, hurtled towards Qiu Tu!

Qiu Tu was startled and instinctively dodged to the side!

However, that afterimage was clearly faster than Qiu Tu's reaction!

Qiu Tu sidestepped, but the afterimage followed, sweeping horizontally towards Qiu Tu's head!

Qiu Tu's eyes widened, and he quickly covered his head with his hands!

The next second, Qiu Tu felt a tremendous force strike him! He staggered back several steps!

However, because of the increased distance, Qiu Tu finally saw clearly who had attacked him; it was none other than Tang Feifei.

At this moment, Tang Feifei looked at Qiu Tu with an icy expression, her wheat-colored skin exuding wildness and beauty!

"If you refuse a toast, you'll have to drink a penalty shot."

"I just promoted you and taught you some basic martial arts skills, and you've already become arrogant and overconfident."

"You want to compete with me for control of the Boundless Sea of ​​Mind?"

"Come on, let me see what makes you qualified to be my competitor."

As she spoke, Tang Feifei took a step with her left foot and stomped her right foot, rushing towards Qiu Tu like an arrow released from a bow!

Her legs were long and strong, like a cheetah galloping across the grassland, and when she kicked, there was a whooshing sound!

During this time, Qiu Tu had received some of Tang Feifei's true teachings. He was only caught off guard because Tang Feifei had launched a sneak attack.

Now that Tang Feifei is launching a direct attack, even though there is still a huge gap in their strength, they can still exchange a few blows.

So, in just a moment, the sound of the two fighting fiercely filled the entire villa!

Forward kick, straight hook, side punch, elbow and knee combo!

The entire living room was filled with images of the two sparring!

Moreover, since both of them were already second or third-tier Cataclysmics, their physical abilities far surpassed those of ordinary people, so their figures were almost like afterimages as they constantly crisscrossed in the living room!

However... no matter what, the difference in strength between Qiu Tu and Tang Feifei is still enormous.