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She stood like an ancient, unyielding iceberg where Qiu Tu had just stood, her deep, cold eyes watching his departing figure as she softly said, "His mission is extremely dangerous."

Upon hearing Zhao Ji's words, Jasmine quickly said, "Don't overthink it. He didn't say that himself."

But at this moment, Zhao Ji shook her head slightly, "I understand him."

“If he hadn’t thought he might not be able to come back, he wouldn’t have come to you and left the resources to me.”

Jasmine: ....

Zhao Ji's eyes were deep and cold, like a dark pool, as black as the night. "He was actually making arrangements for his last moments."

"Moreover... he is now a Level Two God King, while I am a Level Four God King."

"If the resources are enough for his cultivation and the remaining resources can help me stabilize my realm, then the reward for this mission must be very high."

"The reward is very high, and it's paid in advance before the mission begins. Plus, he's here to make his final arrangements, so... the mission he's taken on must be extremely dangerous."

Jasmine: ....

After explaining her guess, Zeji looked at Jasmine and said, "I'm going out to help him."

Jasmine rubbed her face, realizing that she had indeed been tricked by Qiu Tu.

Qiu Tu's visit tonight is clearly a ploy to play the "openly repairing the plank road while secretly crossing the Chencang pass" game.

On the surface, he came to make a deal with me, but in reality, he was using the deal to numb myself and was actually asking for help from Zhao Ji.

'That damn man!'

'He's as cunning as a honeycomb briquette!'

She silently cursed Qiu Tu a few times in her heart. Jasmine forced a smile and said, "Is it possible... that Qiu Tu did all this on purpose for you?"

"Given his intelligence, he most likely guessed long ago that you could see everything outside. So he deliberately told you this to lure you out and help him."

Upon hearing Jasmine's words, Zehime nodded and said expressionlessly, "That's possible."

"So... I need to go out and help him even more."

“He came to me specifically for help, how could I just sit idly by?”

Jasmine: .....

Upon hearing Zhao Ji's words, Jasmine had only one thought: She's gone mad, completely mad! How come she didn't realize in her previous life that Xi Yue was such a love-struck fool?!

It's all Qiu Tu's fault, I want to strangle him!

.....

After secretly asking Zhao Ji for help, Qiu Tu returned to his courtyard, sat cross-legged, and began to adjust his state of mind in preparation for improving his strength.

Next, he was about to face a tough battle. Although his strength was already considerable, he would be more confident if he fought alongside Zhao Ji.

That's why he went to see Zhao Ji specifically tonight to convey a message to her.

He believed that with Zhao Ji's intelligence, she would definitely understand his hints.

With that thought in mind, Qiu Tu, having finished the last task, closed his eyes and began to seriously regulate his state of mind...

.....

The four giants are generally very trustworthy. Although the Ink God King concealed crucial information, he still provided resources very promptly.

The next morning, all the resources and manpower she had promised Qiu Tu were delivered to Qiu Tu's courtyard.

As planned, Qiu Tu kept some resources for himself and sent the rest to Jasmine....

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Chapter 860 Jasmine: Qiu Tu must have sold himself (Seeking monthly votes)

Meanwhile, in the courtyard where Jasmine lived...

Looking at the boxes of cultivation resources being moved into her room, Jasmine crossed her legs, sipped her tea, and casually commented to Zhao Ji.

"Is that all the resources you have?"

"They are just some boundless divine crystals of the God-King level, some rare and precious materials that can enhance the stability of the soul, and some special treasures that can nourish the mind."

"See, I wasn't wrong last night. Qiu Tu is really stingy."

Listening to her words, Zehime, sitting in the Chaotic Realm, unseen by others:.....

Zhao Ji, "Do you want to hear what you're saying? Boundless Divine Crystals of God-King level, rare and precious materials to strengthen the soul, special treasures to nourish the mind? Aren't these things good enough?"

At this point, Zhao Ji gave her a cold look and continued, "Besides... even if you want to belittle Qiu Tu, you should at least hide the surprise in your eyes a little."

"Your expression... even if Xiaola were here, she could probably tell you weren't being sincere."

Jasmine truly lives up to her reputation as a cunning queen who can act like a little green tea in front of Qiu Tu every day. Even though Zhao Ji exposed her little scheme, she didn't even blush.

She held her teacup, gently swirled it, and a playful smile curved her lips. Then, crossing her legs, she said nonchalantly, "I admit that the resources Qiu Tu provided were a bit beyond my expectations."

As she spoke, she placed the teacup back on the stone table, rose, and walked to a box. With a gentle flick of her slender fingers, the lid silently opened. Inside the box were pure, god-king-level "Boundless Divine Crystals." The box was overflowing with these crystals, densely packed together, sparkling and radiant, more beautiful than the most precious gems in the world.

She opened several more boxes, examined them carefully, and then walked back to Zhao Ji, sitting down on the stone bench. "These resources are enough for you to cultivate to the fifth level of God King."

"Let alone an ordinary God-King like Qiu Tu, even for high-level God-Kings from various channels, it would not be an easy task to come up with so many resources in a short period of time."

Hearing Jasmine praising Qiu Tu, Zhao Ji did not let her guard down.

Having spent a lot of time with Qiu Tu, she had long since learned that when listening to others, one should not only listen to the first half of what they say, but also focus on the second half.

After all, what follows "but" is what the other person really wants to say.

Sure enough, after praising Qiu Tu a couple of times, Jasmine changed the subject, then leaned close to Zhao Ji with a cheeky grin and whispered, "So... don't you suspect where Qiu Tu got so many resources from?"

Even when seated, Princess Zhaoji remained as aloof and proud as an iceberg, her posture upright and elegant.

Hearing Jasmine's words, her eyes remained cold and devoid of any emotional fluctuation. "Didn't he say that last night?"

"It was given to him by the 'Four Great Leaders of the Temple' to get him to do the mission."

Upon hearing Zhao Ji's words, Jasmine extended a finger and gently shook it, the fingertip drawing a small arc in the air. "Impossible. How could a mission be worth so many resources?"

"Based on your and his resource estimates, this is enough to train two Guardian God Kings."

Zeki looked at Jasmine, "So...?"

Upon seeing that Zhao Ji "believed" it, Jasmine immediately said with certainty, "He must have sold something to get these resources."

At this point, Jasmine started talking to herself.

She counted on her fingers for Zhao Ji, her expression somewhat serious, but because of her personality, it felt a little funny. "Look at him, 'plain-looking,' not very capable, doesn't have many resources, and is someone who can lie twice out of three sentences."

"Therefore, no one would buy your treasures, strength, or even your soul."

"So, he most likely sold himself into servitude!"

As she spoke, Jasmine leaned even closer to Zhao Ji and said mysteriously, "You and I... those four high-ranking god-kings of the Order Path are no pushovers."

"Especially that one with the dark hair. He's a man-eater who doesn't spit out the bones."

"Qiu Tu might have sold himself to her."

Upon hearing Jasmine's words, Zehime: .....

Seeing that Zhao Ji remained silent, Jasmine assumed she had convinced Zhao Ji, so she quickly said, "That's why this man isn't worth cherishing."

"Just play around with it, but don't fall for it or get scammed."

Upon hearing Jasmine's words, Zehime remained silent for two seconds before nodding slightly.

She said, "I won't be tempted, and I won't be deceived."

Upon hearing this, Jasmine nodded contentedly.

Then, Zeji added, "However, he was willing to sell his body for me. I can't let him down, and I can't let him face all of this alone."

Jasmine: ? ? ?

Jasmine's mouth gaped slightly, her eyes filled with disbelief, and she almost thought she had misheard.

At this moment, Zhao Ji said expressionlessly, "Don't worry, this is only related to morality, not feelings."

"Alright, I'm going to cultivate now."

"Could you help me send the resources to the 'Chaotic Realm'?"

Jasmine: .....

Watching Zhao Ji turn and leave, Jasmine slapped her forehead with her small hand, looking utterly dejected, and said...

"Oh no, oh no, not only is she love-obsessed, but she's also a self-deceiving, arrogant tsundere?"

"There's no hope now."

At this moment, Zhao Ji was unaware that Jasmine was cricketing behind her back. Or perhaps, even if she knew, she wouldn't care.

Because she truly believed in herself.

After leaving Jasmine's room, she looked in the direction of Qiu Tu's courtyard.

At this moment, the defensive array set up in Qiu Tu's courtyard was activated again, and it began to spread the cataclysmic fluctuations outward.

This indicates that Qiu Tu has begun seclusion and is working hard to increase his strength.

Seeing this, Zhao Ji couldn't help but turn around and look at the boxes filled with resources in Jasmine's room, and clenched her hands slightly.

Don't worry, I definitely won't let you face this alone.

..........

at the same time.

The main hall of the Executive Department.

The dome of this grand hall hangs high, its divine runes shimmering like stars, exuding an ancient and majestic aura. The Heavy Stone God King sits on the main seat, his body as solid as a rock, while the Star Forging God King and the Vast Ocean God King sit beside him.

The three of them were talking with serious expressions. The hall was solemn and dignified, and only their low voices echoed.

The Vast Ocean God King tilted his head slightly, looked at the Heavy Stone God King, and said with a hint of surprise on his face, "Your Majesty Mitchell really said that? He seems to admire Qiu Tu?"

Upon hearing the words of the Vast Ocean God King, the Heavy Stone God King nodded slightly. His square face was filled with seriousness. "However... Your Majesty also said that he is not interested in recruiting Qiu Tu."

"So, we can still do whatever we want."

At this point, the Heavy Stone God-King couldn't help but look at the Star Forger God-King beside him and asked, "Star Forger, did you really have a backup plan in the 'Destruction Court' that allowed you to outmaneuver Qiu Tu?"

Upon hearing the words of the Heavy Stone God-King, the Star Forging God-King's aged face furrowed slightly, and then a few glints of light shot out from his cloudy eyes. His fingers tapped lightly on the armrest of his chair, producing a dull sound.

He said slowly and deliberately, "Qiu Tu was actually too clever for his own good."

"He thought that by tricking us and transferring control of the mission from His Majesty Mitchell to His Majesty the Dark, he could rest easy."

"But what he didn't know was... that the methods I devised didn't actually care whether he went to the 'Immortal Heavenly Tomb' or the 'Destroying Royal Court.'"

"Moreover... because he gave the leadership of the mission to His Majesty the Ink, His Majesty the Ink had to contribute some of his resources. We don't even need to contribute any resources."

"When the time comes, and he fails his mission and dies, he will realize that he was just setting His Majesty in the dark a trap."

Upon hearing Star Forging God King's words, Vast Ocean God King couldn't help but smile. He said, "Good! Lord Star Forging is indeed a man of great skill."

"They manipulated Qiu Tu with ease."

At this moment, the Heavy Stone God-King pondered for a moment, then spoke, "Wouldn't this harm the interests of the 'Temple'?"

Upon hearing the words of the Heavy Stone God-King, the Star Forger God-King shook his head. He said in a hoarse voice, "Don't worry."

"I am not the kind of person who can't separate public and private matters."

"Qiu Tu's sacrifice is entirely beneficial to the plans of the four lords. Or at least the benefits outweigh the drawbacks."

"Otherwise, Your Majesty would not have agreed to this plan."

Hearing Star Forging God King's words, Vast Ocean God King laughed even more heartily. However, compared to Vast Ocean God King's optimism, Heavy Stone God King's heart was always shrouded in a shadow of gloom.

He looked at his unfathomable companion, and his brow furrowed slightly...

At this moment, just as the Heavy Stone God-King wanted to confirm the plan again.

Suddenly, a god strode into the hall from outside. His footsteps were heavy and hurried, echoing on the marble floor.

He stopped before the three God-Kings, bowed respectfully, and said, "Your Majesties, we have just received a report from below. Qiu Tu has accepted the resources and the subordinate God, and has officially gone into seclusion to strive for the title of Guardian God-King."