Then let them offer their loyalty!

To avoid being discovered by the evil god and the various factions and families of the sanctuary.

If he can just get through this period, once he becomes the lord of the region, his strength should at least surge to the third tier, or even the peak of the third tier.

At that time, he will have a certain ability to protect himself.

Add to that the emerald shadow dragon Yiyi. As long as it's not a fifth-tier evil god, he should be able to handle it or escape.

In this way, he would be qualified to negotiate terms and cooperation with the various factions.

Then get a promotion and a raise!

Thinking this way, Qiu Tu felt that the future was bright.

He patted his face to suppress his smile, then left the room.

When Qiu Tu came outside the room, he realized that the sun was already high in the sky.

He took out his communicator, which had more than a dozen incoming calls, all from Guan Xiao and Tan Huimin.

I guess they got anxious because they couldn't find me at work today.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu went to the study and took out La Riluo, which had been locked in the study safe since yesterday, intending to talk to her; at the same time, he made a phone call to Tan Huimin.

"Beep....Beep..."

The phone rang twice before being answered.

The call connected, and Tan Huimin's gentle yet somewhat anxious voice came through the receiver, "Minister~ are you still... at home?"

"The department has convened an emergency high-level meeting, and it's said they're going to discuss something very important. But we can't get in touch with you no matter what we do."

“I went to see Ms. Fang, and she also said she didn’t see you come home last night.”

"The meeting is about to start... I'm a little unsure what to do."

Upon hearing Tan Huimin's words, Qiu Tu's gaze turned serious, and he said, "Don't be in such a hurry."

Where are you now?

Tan Huimin said, "I'm outside Miss Fang's villa right now. I haven't dared to leave."

Hearing Tan Huimin's words, Qiu Tu breathed a sigh of relief. "I'm in the villa. Wait for me a moment, I'll be right out now."

After saying that, Qiu Tu put La Ri Luo into his "Gold-Loving Wallet" and then got up and walked out.

But... what he didn't realize was...

After he took Lariro out of the safe, Lariro's expression became a little strange. It was as if... she had discovered something...

......

After passing through the living room and dining room, Qiu Tu left the villa, leaving Fang Tangtang with a completely bewildered expression.

We arrived at the villa's entrance.

Tan Huimin was indeed already waiting there.

Because of the time constraint, Qiu Tu did not inquire about the situation, but instead got into the car and directed Tan Huimin to set off.

The meeting was indeed a bit rushed, so Tan Huimin stepped on the gas and sped off.

On the way, Qiu Tu finally found a moment to ask, "Huimin, what happened? Why are you suddenly in such a hurry to hold a high-level meeting?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Tan Huimin replied while driving, "Minister, I don't know either."

"Secretary Su seemed a bit...dazed. It didn't seem like she was explaining things very clearly."

"I only heard her say something about... the 'Expansion Project' being a complete failure, the emergence of a fifth-order evil god, and the experts from the three major organizations and the sanctuary holding meetings all night and all morning, etc..."

Qiu Tu was stunned for a moment upon hearing Tan Huimin's words.

Then, belatedly, he remembered... that last night he took out the "Boundless Divine Crystal" that was imbued with Zeki's aura, which seemed to have scared away all the staff at the shelter's expansion base.

These staff members are all experts and researchers at the second, third, or even peak third level.

It's estimated that things immediately exploded, and the three bigwigs of the New Territories City were pulled aside to discuss how to deal with this!

It seems they've reached a conclusion?

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Thinking this way, Qiu Tu felt even more strongly that he needed to attend this meeting.

After all... whether it's Cuiying Long Yiyi, Zhao Ji's aura, or the regional lord, they were all... his doing.

In the current situation where he cannot reveal his identity, he needs to determine how the three major organizations in the New Territories intend to act.

And... based on these actions, formulate corresponding plans!

With this in mind, Qiu Tu had a clear understanding of the role he would play in the upcoming meeting.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu gazed at the scenery outside the window and pondered quietly for a moment.

Then, as if suddenly remembering something, he asked, "By the way, did Section Chief Guan call me about something?"

Tan Huimin was taken aback when she heard Qiu Tu's question.

She must have been completely focused on the high-level meetings.

Hearing Qiu Tu's question, she thought about it carefully before saying, "Section Chief Guan... seems to want to report some information to you?"

"She called you several times, but couldn't get through."

"She called me later, but when I asked her about the specifics, she said there was a confidentiality clause and she couldn't tell me."

Hearing Tan Huimin's words, Qiu Tu nodded slightly. Then he took out his communicator.

Although the high-level meeting was urgent, Qiu Tu couldn't possibly fly to the Investigation Bureau's office building all at once.

So, I might as well find out some information about Guan Xiao on the way.

With that in mind, Qiu Tu made a phone call to Guan Xiao.

"Beep...beep...beep..."

Guan Xiao was clearly much busier than Tan Huimin, so the phone rang five or six times before it was answered.

Upon answering the phone, Qiu Tu heard Guan Xiao's somewhat flirtatious voice, "Sir~~~ You're finally awake? Where did you go partying last night?"

Perhaps because of her background as a spy, Guan Xiao has never had a strong sense of propriety. She drives even faster than Qiu Tu.

Sometimes Qiu Tu couldn't keep up with her speed and was worried about being thrown off the car.

So he said, "You've misunderstood. I didn't go out partying; I went to check on my subordinates."

After saying that, Qiu Tu remembered that he had called to discuss serious matters. So he coughed and reminded him, "Section Chief Guan, we shouldn't talk about these things during work hours."

Hearing Qiu Tu's reminder, Guan Xiao chuckled and said, "The minister is right~~ Next time... I'll personally let you take care of me~"

"Let's get down to business now."

What Qiu Tu liked most about Guan Xiao was that she could seamlessly change her state of mind.

So, once the conversation turned to business, her tone immediately became serious. She said, "Minister, I came to see you this morning with three important pieces of information to report."

Seeing that Guan Xiao had changed his demeanor, Qiu Tu's expression also turned serious. He asked, "What intelligence?"

Guan Xiao said, "The first piece of intelligence is that last night, a mysterious person rode a fourth-tier cataclysmic creature, the Emerald Shadow Dragon, and then activated the aura of the fifth-tier Great Evil God, Zhao Ji!"

"Sensing the threat, all the experts and guards carrying out the 'Expansion Plan' in the New Territory of the Boundless Heart Sea evacuated immediately."

"Then the city and the state were shaken."

"The top officials of the three agencies spent almost all of last night reassuring the experts and guards and discussing the next steps."

Qiu Tu had just heard this news from Tan Huimin. Guan Xiao's version was simply more complete and clearer.

So he nodded slightly and hummed in agreement, as if he had already heard it.

Guan Xiao probably guessed that Qiu Tu already knew the news. So she continued,

"The second piece of news is also related to the Great Evil Goddess, Zephyr."

"This morning, when the intelligence department was sharing intelligence with the state, we just learned that during this period, it seems that Zhao Ji has been forcibly infiltrating the area controlled by another evil god, Chris."

"And just last night, she successfully gained control of the area where that evil god resided. Then she stormed into that area!"

"Chris, a peak fourth-tier evil god, fought fiercely with him but was defeated and perished."

"The area he controlled was taken over by Zehime and transformed into the 'Chaotic Desert'!"

"The fifth-tier Great Evil God Zhao Ji now officially controls nine regions of the Boundless Heart Sea, and nine of the sixteen cities in Dongye Prefecture are under her control!"

Upon hearing Guan Xiao's information, Qiu Tu's heart skipped a beat.

They've gained control of nine regions and nine cities?

Such an exaggerated sphere of influence could not be defended unless one possessed overwhelming strength.

After all... many evil gods don't even have their own territory...

And... a forced infiltration of the area?

Why does this word sound so unfamiliar?

Can a region really be forcibly infiltrated? Aren't they all refined little by little after obtaining the regional central control?

Because of the lack of information, Qiu Tu had no way to make a judgment. He could only suppress this question in his heart for the time being.

I plan to test the waters next time I see Zhao Ji.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu hummed in agreement again, indicating that he had heard.

Then he asked, "What about the third piece of information?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Guan Xiao said, "The third piece of intelligence... is related to you, sir?"

Qiu Tu was stunned for a moment upon hearing Guan Xiao's words.

Is it related to me?

Surely he wouldn't reveal his true identity so soon after becoming the lord of the region?

Fortunately, Qiu Tu's guess was wrong.

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's question, Guan Xiao hummed in response before speaking with a slightly serious tone, "Director Yan, he... I don't know what method he used, but it seems he has regained Speaker Huang's trust."

“Speaker Huang has appointed him as the presiding judge of the Dongye State Assembly Court.”

"Moreover... it is said that Speaker Hwang has been spreading the word that this position is extremely important. So he plans to have the presiding judge of the court enter the parliament, become a member of parliament, and even become Speaker Liu's deputy, managing the investigation bureaus of 16 cities."

Upon hearing Guan Xiao's words, Qiu Tu's gaze darkened...

The presiding judge was indeed appointed long ago.

However, becoming a member of parliament, or even becoming Ryu Woong-won's deputy, was something that had not been decided before.

If this is true, then... it is clear that things are indeed as Guan Xiao said: Yan Chen has regained Huang Shangzong's trust.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu chuckled softly.

Yan Chen's ability to turn things around so quickly was not unexpected.

After all... that was the man he had fought with for months and who had repeatedly come out on top.

If it weren't for Qiu Tu's exceptional fraud skills, which allowed him to expand his influence, things would have been different.

With a bit of luck, he won a few bets, and I reckon Yan Chen would already be in control of the entire New Territories City, becoming the undisputed local tyrant!

Qiu Tu always felt that if it weren't for him, Yan Chen's methods might not guarantee him entry into the top tier of the shelter, but becoming a state legislator and entering the shelter's upper echelons would have been a certainty.

However... the cruelest aspect of history is that no matter how many heroes or powerful figures there are, once they lose the opportune moment, they fall behind step by step...

Now, does Yan Chen want to continue his meteoric rise?

That depends on whether Qiu Tu gives him a chance...

Don't forget. Qiu Tu has been holding back a trump card, which he hasn't used until now, waiting for this moment!

Of course... these high-level secrets are something Guan Xiao can't possibly know.

So... thinking this through... Qiu Tu said to Guan Xiao, "Okay, I understand. Section Chief Guan."