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So, she wondered at the time... whether Qing'e really believed her and went to Qiu Tu for a massage?

To be honest, Elena was actually a little annoyed at that time. She wondered if she had wronged this subordinate she had placed high hopes on and had an extremely close relationship with, letting her be taken advantage of.

So Elena also subtly inquired about Qing'e twice.

But each time, Qing'e would deny it without the slightest hesitation. However... Elena was a shrewd person and still caught the changes in her micro-expressions.

However, because she didn't know what had happened between Qing'e and Qiu Tu, Elena couldn't forcefully interfere.

But now it seems... Qing'e didn't just try Qiu Tu's massage. She might have even broken through her cultivation bottleneck with Qiu Tu's help!

Otherwise, given Qing'e's personality, she would definitely have come back to ask her.

Thinking this through, Elena, who had figured everything out, couldn't help but feel a little surprised.

She really didn't expect that her casual excuse would actually become a reality!

But... why is that?

Why does Qiu Tu possess such amazing abilities?

You should know that the problem of damage to one's own essence is something that even a high-level god-king cannot solve.

Thinking of this, Elena frowned deeply and fell into deep thought.

After pondering this for a full two or three minutes, Elena finally came to a conclusion that even she herself didn't believe:

Could it be... that Qiu Tu has already surpassed the advanced God-King level and attained that supreme position?

But...that's not right. There can only be one supreme position for each path. If he really became the supreme god-king recommended by the Order, then all the order deities in the world should know about it.

Moreover... he had even specifically investigated his strength. His realm and the total amount of catastrophic power within him were only at the level of an ordinary God-King, not even reaching the level of a Guardian God-King.

This doesn't align with the Supreme God-King at all.

Surely he couldn't have become the Supreme God-King and then reincarnated?

Or perhaps... he possesses some unknown secret or innate divine skill? That can help people repair their origin and break through to a higher realm?

Perhaps because she was too tired yesterday, or perhaps because the matter was too complicated, Elena, whose mind was not very clear, felt her brain was about to turn into mush as she thought about it.

Just then, as she was lost in thought, the door to her palace was suddenly pushed open gently from the outside.

Qiu Tu walked in carrying a bowl of fragrant porridge.

He saw Elena, who was already awake in bed, and a bright smile appeared on his face. "My lord, you're awake? I made you some porridge, you..."

Upon seeing Qiu Tu enter and hearing his words, Elena couldn't help but show a complicated expression on her face.

However, she had held a high position for many years and had already been through Qiu Tu's shock last night, so she was somewhat prepared.

Therefore, she did not voice her doubts, nor did she show any unusual behavior.

With a wave of her hand, a white gauze dress flew into her hand, which she then draped over her shoulders.

Then she resumed her languid demeanor, leaning against the bedside, watching Qiu Tu walk in, and lazily teased, "Lord Qiu Tu is so considerate."

"This is completely different from how you were when you forcibly investigated my background last night."

Hearing Elena's sarcastic words, Qiu Tu blinked and said innocently, "Sir, have you forgotten? Last night you said you wanted to 'self-check' my strength. I was just cooperating with you."

Qiu Tu walked to the bedside, sat down, and said, "Does the master expect me to lie still? If so, will the master accuse me of being lazy and unproductive?"

Looking at Qiu Tu's innocent expression and listening to his words, Elena was so angry at his shameless behavior that she laughed.

She asked, "Last night, was it me examining you, or you examining me?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu smiled and said, "With the relationship and the distance between us, do we still distinguish between each other?"

“And…” he said, leaning down to Elena’s ear and speaking in a voice only the two of them could hear, “My lady, last night… you kept praising me. You praised me so sweetly~”

Even with Elena's composure, upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, her pretty face instantly turned as red as if it could bleed.

So, realizing she couldn't win a fight last night and couldn't win an argument today, she simply snatched the porridge from Qiu Tu's hand and pretended to casually start drinking it...

However, from the slight rise and fall of her chest, Qiu Tu could still tell that she was unsettled inside...

Meanwhile, the two were enjoying their leisure time in the early morning.

Suddenly, a golden light flew in from outside and landed directly in front of Elena.

Upon seeing the golden light, Elena was stunned for a moment, then glanced at Qiu Tu, and finally reached out and gently touched it.

Qiu Tu knew that it was a divine technique used by the higher-ups of the "Temple" to send messages, so he didn't pay any attention to it.

But to everyone's surprise, after reading the message, Elena suddenly turned to look at Qiu Tu...

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Seeing Elena's expression, Qiu Tu looked puzzled, wondering why Elena was looking at him.

Elena seemed to have read his mind.

So she placed the empty bowl of porridge by the bedside and then took the initiative to explain, "Mo Se just gave me an order that concerns you."

Upon hearing Elena's words, Qiu Tu was slightly taken aback, and his brows furrowed involuntarily.

Is it related to me?

That golden light was a communication technique used by the higher-ups of the "Temple," belonging to the highest level of secrecy. Normally, it should only be used for major decisions of the Temple. What could it have to do with him, a "useless" person who was preparing to keep a low profile?

So, a question mark popped into his head for a moment.

"What does this have to do with me?"

Hearing Qiu Tu's questioning words, Elena shifted her position and leaned back against the headboard.

She already had a great figure, and the thin gauze dress she wore was made of extremely soft material, so with every movement, the dress immediately outlined a breathtaking curve.

Last night's frenzy didn't seem to tire her out; instead, it seemed to nourish her more deeply, giving her a unique radiance.

She looked at Qiu Tu, nodded, and her eyes, which always carried a hint of intoxication, became more thoughtful.

Yes. It's related to you.

Upon receiving Elena's confirmation once again, Qiu Tu's brows furrowed slightly.

His return to the "Temple of Order" this time was intended to bide his time and secretly develop his strength.

Based on his understanding of the old foxes in the temple's upper echelons, they would definitely choose to act cautiously without fully understanding his strengths and weaknesses, and would never ask him to do any extra tasks at this critical juncture.

Unless... this task is absolutely indispensable to him. And even he can't refuse.

Even... this task might not even belong to the "temple" itself.

Thinking this through, Qiu Tu's face showed a thoughtful expression, and he had a guess in his mind.

Sure enough, just as he was thinking this, Elena spoke slowly.

"It's the 'Chaos Faction'."

She said, "Just this morning, the 'Chaos Faction' sent a message to the 'Temple,' demanding that we honor the original agreement regarding the 'exchange of prisoners of war.'"

"Even... the Witch of Chaos herself has spoken, specifically requesting that you personally escort the prisoners of war from the 'Chaos Faction.'"

"After all... this deal was initiated and executed by you personally."

Upon hearing Elena's words, Qiu Tu couldn't help but click his tongue softly, feeling a bit of a headache.

In just a few seconds, he had thoroughly reviewed everything he had done in the past two years, leaving no stone unturned, and not a single thing that could give the higher-ups of the "Temple" any clues or room for maneuver.

Aside from... the prisoner exchange!

The "exchange of prisoners of war" was a "political achievement project" that Qiu Tu took the initiative to undertake in the western branch of the "Temple" in order to improve his status and strength.

It was driven by his secretly good relationship with the "Chaos Faction" and the opportunity presented by the great war between the "Chaos" and "Order" factions.

At that time, Qiu Tu visited "Chaotic Western Capital" twice, reached an agreement with Lao Bai, also known as the Shepherd God King, and started this plan.

As a result, they encountered the "Destroying Royal Court" attack on the "Chaotic Western Capital," a major event that affected the entire historical process of the "Ancient World."

Even so, he infiltrated the "Chaotic Western Capital" and retrieved the captured deities from the "Temple of Order" from Old White, successfully returning them to the Kingdom of Dionysus and settling them in.

It was precisely because of this achievement that Qiu Tu's prestige and status in the western branch of the "Temple" rose sharply, and his strength increased significantly.

Later, due to the three-way war between "Chaos," "Destruction," and "Immortality," the prisoners of war from the "Chaos faction" were never returned.

In other words, this deal is only halfway done.

Therefore, it is perfectly reasonable and justified for the other party to make such a request now.

He couldn't even find a reason to refuse.

After all, this was the work he had proposed and was responsible for. And no one else could take it on.

But... what Qiu Tu doesn't understand is... why did Jasmine have to cause this trouble at this time?

Isn't she in the "Land of Dionysus" now?

If you want to see yourself, you can just do it directly. Why go through all that trouble?

Moreover, given his current sensitive status, would the "temple" really feel comfortable letting him leave?

Thinking this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but look at Elena.

He pondered for a moment, then tentatively asked, "My lord, you are aware of my current special circumstances. Are you sure you don't want to send someone else to the temple?"

"For example... Qing'e."

Qiu Tu paused for a moment, then said, "She participated in both of my missions to the 'Chaotic Western Capital.' Having her represent me should be sufficient to complete the mission."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Elena used her slender fingers to curl a strand of hair that had fallen onto her ample bosom, lazily curling it while observing Qiu Tu with interest.

After a moment, she smiled and then shook her head slightly.

"This probably won't work."

She looked at Qiu Tu, a hint of curiosity in her eyes. "According to the information from Mo Se, this mission was specifically requested by the 'Chaos Witch'."

"Moreover... the wording was very strong. Therefore, the temple could not refuse."

"So... actually, the 'Temple' is now curious why, given that person's status, they would be so curious about you."

"In the identity of 'that person'?" Qiu Tu caught the key point in Elena's words.

He frowned slightly, then couldn't help but say, "Isn't the 'Chaos Witch' just a high-level God-King?"

"Even if there are differences in strength among high-level god-kings, they shouldn't be afraid of her, right?"

"So... why do you say 'in her 'status'?"

Elena chuckled upon hearing this.

Instead of answering directly, she smiled and asked in return, "Qiu Tu, don't you find it strange? Chaos, order, and destruction—why are they called the three 'superior' paths?"

This time, Qiu Tu genuinely didn't understand Elena's meaning, so he couldn't help but ask, "Isn't it because these three pathways offer the opportunity to connect with the 'Origin of the World' and attain the highest position?"

Elena played with her hair and nodded lazily, "Yeah."

"but....."

"Why would the high-ranking god-kings of the three major paths know about this?"

"And why would the high-ranking god-kings of the other three pathways approve of this?"

Upon hearing Elena's words, Qiu Tu felt as if a bolt of lightning had struck his mind.

Yes, how is this secret, which concerns the ultimate mystery of the world, verified?

Surely it couldn't have been decided by everyone sitting down and discussing it together?

So... could it be...?

Meanwhile, as Qiu Tu was thinking this, Elena was also silently observing him.

Seeing the undisguised shock on Qiu Tu's face, Elena smiled slightly with satisfaction. Then, she lazily shifted into a more comfortable position and said in a slightly guiding tone,

"Think about it again: the Witch of Chaos, the Tyrant of Destruction, and that 'one' in our 'Temple of Order' who's rarely seen, someone even ordinary god-kings can't meet..."

"Don't you think their status in the entire ancient continent is very special?"

Qiu Tu was extremely intelligent, and this kind of thing wasn't exactly a secret; it just required him to think outside the box.