Then let them offer their loyalty!

“I just saw that you called me several times, but I haven’t had a chance to contact you yet, and then you came.”

Qin Shuman did have something important to do, so she didn't exchange pleasantries with Qiu Tu and said with a serious expression, "Qiu Tu... I'm leaving New Territories City."

Upon hearing Qin Shuman's words, Qiu Tu was taken aback for a moment, then couldn't help but ask, "Leave the New Territories?"

"Where to go?"

Qin Shuman said, "Let's go back to the shelter."

"A shelter?" Qiu Tu was a little surprised.

When he heard that Qin Shuman was leaving, he assumed that Dai Yukang was setting up a security bureau and had therefore transferred Qin Shuman there.

But now it seems that's not the case.

Qiu Tu stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray and then asked, "Is everything settled?"

"Why go back?"

Qin Shuman nodded solemnly, "It's settled. The transfer order came from the shelter."

“Going back…” she hesitated for a moment, then said, “might be related to a new plan.”

"A new plan?" Qiu Tu paused for a moment, then said cautiously, "Does it involve confidentiality?"

Qin Shuman nodded, "It involves. But... only core secrets are involved. So I can only reveal a little bit to you."

She said, "The new plan is related to 'Regional Master'."

"Vice Speaker Tang Feifei must have leaked some crucial information to the shelter, and it seems the shelter has some ideas..."

Although the information revealed by Qin Shuman was simple, it was of great value.

If it's related to the Lord of the Region... then it means that the shelter has roughly figured out the "Yellow Demon" creature in the past few days and has developed corresponding methods for dealing with it.

Having a clear understanding of the situation, they probably wanted to conduct experiments to verify the promotion method of the "Regional Lord" and the method of dealing with the "Yellow Demon".

If both trials proceed successfully, the Eighth Shelter will soon experience a major development.

This will be a tremendous opportunity, and also a massive transformation.

Perhaps... the era of a regional ruler will arrive.

Thinking this way, Qiu Tu felt a greater sense of urgency.

He knew he had to complete his "Deputy Speaker Plan" before this era arrived.

Otherwise, he might not only miss out on the first wave of benefits, but it could even have some negative impact on his position as deputy speaker.

Thinking of this, Qiu Tu came to his senses and then solemnly said to Qin Shuman, "Thanks, Shuman."

Qin Shuman smiled and nodded upon hearing this.

Then she added, "Also... there's something else I need to explain to you."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu gestured and asked, "What is it?"

Qin Shuman said, "That madman Lin Chuan, in retaliation for your 'Purge Plan,' arrested all the intelligence agency's spies within the military."

Qiu Tu nodded slightly upon hearing this, and then said, "I know. My subordinates have already reported to me."

Qin Shuman said, "Then you probably don't know... that I provided that list, right?"

Qiu Tu was taken aback upon hearing this.

Before he could answer, Qin Shuman added, "Or... you provided that list yourself."

"I provided it?" Qiu Tu was genuinely stunned this time.

He thought about it carefully for a moment, and then it suddenly dawned on him!

Six or seven months ago. Back then... he was just a junior section chief.

Jia Shu used a female spy to lure out all the spies from various factions within the intelligence agency.

At that time, for the safety of the military spies, Qin Shuman approached Qiu Tu, wanting a list of the intelligence agency's spies in the military as a countermeasure.

In the end, Qiu Tu "sacrificed his virtue" and obtained a list of more than a dozen people from Tang Feifei. (Chapter 102)

This was also the opportunity that led Qiu Tu's security department to make connections and start living off Tang Feifei.

Unexpectedly, Lin Chuan ended up using it?

Thinking this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but look at Qin Shuman and ask, "Why is this list in Lin Chuan's hands?"

Qin Shuman sighed and said, "When I got this list, I reported it to Dai Yukang."

"Dai Yukang must have communicated with Ye Mingfeng and archived the list."

"Lin Chuan is now in charge of the entire military. He can access the data with ease."

Qiu Tu: .....

Qiu Tu rubbed his temples.

What a coincidence!

The gun he fired months ago has hit him...

Thinking this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but ask, "Can their safety be guaranteed?"

Qin Shuman said, "It's not a big problem. Even if Lin Chuan is ruthless, he wouldn't kill his colleagues without a reason."

"Moreover... I also bear some responsibility for this. So I also had my subordinates keep an eye on it."

"But I can't guarantee that Lin Chuan won't abuse or interrogate them after I leave."

Qiu Tu nodded slightly upon hearing this.

'It seems we really need to move forward with the plan as soon as possible.'

'Only in this way can we deter Lin Chuan, making him hesitant to act rashly, and even voluntarily release these dozen or so spies.'

After a few more words, Qiu Tu and Qin Shuman exchanged information and promised to stay in touch even after arriving at the shelter. Qiu Tu then stood up and saw Qin Shuman out of the office.

The two walked to the office door. Qiu Tu looked at the beautiful couple in front of him and said with a smile, "Have a safe trip."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Qin Shuman stopped and looked at Qiu Tu with her beautiful eyes, nodding slightly.

Qin Shuman pushed open the office door and walked out. Qiu Tu watched her retreating figure as she walked away step by step.

Just as Qin Shuman was about to leave Qiu Tu's sight, she suddenly turned around and waved to Qiu Tu in a graceful manner.

The next second, Qiu Tu's communicator rang.

Qiu Tu picked it up and glanced at it; it was sent by Qin Shuman.

"Congratulations on becoming the director. I won't fall behind either."

Upon seeing Qin Shuman's text message, Qiu Tu, hands in his pockets, leaned against the doorway and replied with a smile.

"Whether I fall behind or not is another matter. You promised me that once you became the director, you would do as I asked. What do you say to that?"

"Buzz."

A moment later, Qin Shuman's text message arrived.

"We'll meet again next time. But you have to remember..."

Qiu Tu smiled and then glanced at the office door.

Qin Shuman was nowhere to be seen outside the door...

In chaotic times, no one knows when they will suddenly be separated.

After all, everyone is working hard for their future.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu put aside his sentimentality, closed the office door, turned and went back to the lounge, preparing to begin advancing his "Vice Speaker Plan"...

The world flipped, and Qiu Tu arrived in the New Territories. He used "Instant Teleportation" to get next to the "Area Passage".

At this moment, the "captain" was already waiting there.

Upon seeing Qiu Tu, the "captain" knelt on one knee and said, "My lord."

Qiu Tu waved his hand, "No need for formalities."

After saying that, Qiu Tu asked, "Is everything ready?"

Having already died once, his path changed from "destruction" to "immortality," and he lost some of his intelligence and memories. But as he faced what was about to happen, the "captain's" face was still filled with excitement.

He nodded quickly. "Ready."

Qiu Tu grunted in agreement, then led the "captain" through the passage and flew him to the first ley line node in the "Wuhai Region"—a grassy area in the very center of the island.

"Refine it."

"Yes." The captain responded, quickly sat cross-legged on the grass, and began refining the earth vein node.

Watching the "captain" refine the earth vein node, Qiu Tu summoned a squad of dark soldiers to stand guard there.

He, meanwhile, unleashed his mental energy to continue searching for the remaining dozen or so ley line nodes...

.....

Three days have passed in the blink of an eye.

New Territories City, military headquarters.

Lin Chuan, dressed in a dark green military uniform, leaned back in his chair, crossed his legs, and looked at his adjutant in front of him, asking, "What has Qiu Tu been doing these past two days?"

His nonchalant manner made him seem more like a rogue soldier than a high-ranking officer.

Upon hearing his question, the adjutant wiped his sweat and said, "Colonel... our military intelligence department has already removed all its spies. It's not easy to find out Qiu Tu's specific movements."

"However... according to intelligence, Qiu Tu hasn't left the investigation department for the past two days. He's been eating and sleeping in his office and hasn't even gone home."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chuan exclaimed "Oh?" and then said with a smile, "He's so diligent!"

At this point, Lin Chuan changed the subject, "So, he must have already known about their spies being captured, right?"

Upon hearing Lin Chuan's words, the adjutant quickly bowed and said, "Yes."

Lin Chuan's expression suddenly changed, replaced by displeasure. "Since he knew, why didn't he call me for so many days!"

"Do you think he looks down on me? Or... does he simply not care about the lives of these spies?"

Upon hearing Lin Chuan's words, the adjutant was startled and quickly advised, "Colonel, the shelter tacitly allows the three organizations to supervise each other."

"So, while we can arrest these spies, punish them, and even use them to negotiate with Qiu Tu, we really can't go too far..."

Hearing his adjutant's words, Lin Chuan said with a displeased expression, "Just a few spies. They're even natives of the planned area. What's the big deal if they die?"

"The shelter only tacitly approves, it doesn't openly support. Just because Jia Shu dared to kill, does that mean I wouldn't dare to?"

"I'll kill him then, and find an excuse. Even if Qiu Tu knows I did it on purpose, he's just the director of the Investigation Department, we're not under each other's command, what can he do to me?"

......

at the same time.

City Hall. Jiang Zhenpeng's office.

Jiang Zhenpeng, who had managed to salvage the situation for three days, sat exhausted at the table.

This opponent is clearly a tough one.

Even with his experience and composure, he seemed somewhat overwhelmed.

The other party was clearly an expert, and had a very good understanding of the New Territories and Tung Yip Chau.

Unlike previous anti-government armed groups and extremist religious groups, he did not blindly and directly attack the three major organizations in the New Territories.

Instead, they adopted a strategy of seizing opportunities and operating indirectly. This made Jiang Zhenpeng extremely uncomfortable.

Moreover, and most importantly, because he had no military power and could only command his own few secret units, Jiang Zhenpeng was constrained at every turn.

This makes him constantly want to ask Qiu Tu for help, hoping that the Investigation Bureau can intervene and help him stabilize the situation...

Ideally, it would also relieve some of the pressure from that enemy.

......

at the same time.

Yan Chen's Garden Villa in the New Territories.

Ellie was talking to several close confidants with a serious expression.