Let them offer their loyalty!

Everyone does things for a reason.

Whether that reason follows biological instinct or the drive of inner desires, there must be a starting point.

After all, in this world, hatred doesn't arise without reason, nor does love. Even random killings are motivated by a desire to defy society.

Following this line of thought, Qiu Tu carefully pondered the reasons behind Zhao Ji's contradictory actions.

He guessed that there could only be two reasons for Zhao Ji's behavior.

One is that Zhao Ji was "actively" choosing to act this way.

She might already have a method to save Larilo's life and have quietly used it.

Although she didn't want to see Larilo die, she also didn't want to see her have it easy,

So, as long as Larilo didn't die, no matter what Qiu Tu did, even if he tortured her every day, Zhao Ji would only be happy.

Two is that Zhao Ji was "forced" to act this way.

That is to say... she actually wanted Larilo to die. But... she couldn't let Larilo die, or at least had to save her once.

As twin siblings and Evil Gods, Zhao Ji and Larilo likely shared some kind of mystical connection, a contract, or a promise.

Zhao Ji probably, had to save Larilo at least once.

But the second time, she wouldn't need to care.

Hence, she watched Qiu Tu's performance so casually and might even be inwardly hoping that Qiu Tu would finish off her sister.

In that case... she'd be able to kill Qiu Tu with one slap—beautifully getting rid of her sister while avenging her, shedding a few crocodile tears.

And both situations, no matter which, pointed to one outcome:

That is, Qiu Tu must ensure Larilo's safety but... he could do anything while ensuring her safety.

Having reached this conclusion, Qiu Tu felt he had a foundation to build upon.

The reason he had been testing Zhao Ji was actually to lay the groundwork for his future.

—Keep in mind, Qiu Tu's enemies in controlling the Xinjie District are not only the Evil Gods and his competitors from the Sanctuary, but also Zhao Ji!

In fact, Zhao Ji could be said to be his greatest enemy!

Without understanding the thoughts of this Great Evil God who ruled the eight surrounding regions, Qiu Tu truly dared not to take control of the Xinjie District.

After all, this region was left to Larilo by Zhao Ji. If, after Qiu Tu took control, Zhao Ji felt dissatisfied and attacked him,

Qiu Tu would almost have no way to resist!

Now, having roughly figured out the heart of this Great Evil God and having obtained the "Boundless Divine Crystal" to deter other Evil Gods, Qiu Tu was finally free to do as he pleased!

With these thoughts, Qiu Tu climbed out of bed and, holding the Boundless Divine Crystal, pushed open the bedroom door.

Tan Huimin was holding a gun, on guard in the outer hall of the suite.

Seeing Qiu Tu come out, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, her beautiful eyes quickly swept over the crystal in Qiu Tu's arms that emanated a terrifying pressure, as she hurriedly stepped forward and passed a black ring to Qiu Tu.

Qiu Tu slipped the black ring onto his middle finger.

The next second, the ring turned into a pattern that entered Qiu Tu's hand.

With a light swipe of his hand over the "Boundless Divine Crystal," a blackish-grey glow emerged on it, and the next second, it disappeared from Qiu Tu's hands.

This was one of the Cataclysmic treasures Qiu Tu had obtained from opening the treasure chest "Commitment to the Evil God (Completed)" in the past few days: the Dimensional Magic Ring.

The effect was that upon wearing this ring, the user would have access to a Dimensional Space.

By touching an item with their palm, they could store the item within their own Dimensional Space.

And by pressing their hands together, they could open the Dimensional Space to retrieve items.

However, this Dimensional Space wasn't large, only four cubic meters, preventing the storage of medium to large weapons. But it was entirely sufficient for small weapons and Cataclysmic treasures.

Now, this "Dimensional Magic Ring" had replaced the "Gold-Addicted Wallet" as Qiu Tu's primary storage equipment.

The "Gold-Addicted Wallet" now served more as defensive equipment.

After storing the "Boundless Divine Crystal" into the "Dimensional Magic Ring," Qiu Tu left Eastern City together with Tan Huimin, heading towards Xinjie City...

[Threat in the Darkness (Completed)]

[Revenge of the United Front (Completed)]

[Victory Fruit - Regional Controller (30 Days)]

...

Two hours later, Qiu Tu had Tan Huimin drop him back at the villa on Longshan Road that he shared with Fang Tangtang.

At 10 p.m., the regularly-scheduled Fang Tangtang was already asleep.

Qiu Tu didn't disturb her, but instead found a guest room for himself, locked the door, lay down on the bed, and once again used the "Substitute Guise Mirror" to change his appearance. He then used the "Skull Talisman" to enter the Boundless Heart Sea...

At the same time,

As Qiu Tu entered the Boundless Heart Sea,

In Xinjie City... inside an official's home at City Hall; within a villa on Longshan Road; and in a military camp of The Military...

Three people, who were meditating with their eyes closed—an elder, a young boy, and a robust man—suddenly opened their eyes.

'The target has appeared....'

Thinking this, their gaze seemed to penetrate layers of time and space, focusing on Qiu Tu as he descended into the Boundless Heart Sea...

...

Once again arriving at the "Boundless Heart Sea," Qiu Tu found himself at the same spot where he had left the night before.

And the tree that the Fourth-Order Catastrophic Creature, the Cuiying Dragon Yiyi, had transformed into stood not far from him, blending into the Primitive Forest of the Xinjie Territory.