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Holding up Shen Lingshuang's pert little bottom, Qiu Tu chuckled and pulled her up a bit, then asked, "When did you get a dog?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's question, Shen Lingshuang belatedly realized that she had forgotten about her dog.

She quickly turned around and saw that the little white dog had fallen to the ground.

She exclaimed "Oh dear!" and asked, "Xiaobai, are you alright?"

The little white dog seemed to be very intelligent; it rolled its eyes at Shen Lingshuang, then tiptoed under the sofa and ignored the two of them.

Seeing this, Shen Lingshuang chuckled, then turned her head, wrapped her legs around Qiu Tu's waist, hooked her arms around his neck, and introduced him with a smile, "That's Xiaobai. It's... the little white dog I told you about!"

Upon hearing Shen Lingshuang's words, Qiu Tu hesitated for a moment before belatedly remembering that Shen Lingshuang had told him last time that she had found a white stray dog ​​to test the effects of the potion.

As a result, it petrified the stray dog ​​one moment, made its body parts grow larger the next, and made the stray dog ​​extremely excited the next.

Judging by appearances, this should be the one.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but ask, "Why is its head getting bigger now?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Lingshuang leaned against Qiu Tu, a little embarrassed, and said, "I don't know either..."

"I recently concocted two potions: one is a 'Cataclysmic Awakening Potion,' and the other is a 'Transformation Potion.'"

"I've kept the 'Cataclysmic Awakening Potion' for you. I tried feeding it some of the 'Change Potion,' but it didn't have any effect. However... it seems to have permanently immobilized all the effects of its previous potions."

Shen Lingshuang said, "Now Xiaobai can turn into a small stone, and its head can suddenly grow huge. It's amazing!"

Upon hearing Shen Lingshuang's words, Qiu Tu: ......

He truly deserves the title of Master of Devilish Potions.

Xiao Bai followed Shen Ling Shuang; it's unclear whether he had done something good in his past life, like burning incense or digging up someone's ancestral grave...

After all, although it came to the villa with Shen Lingshuang and would never have to worry about food and drink again, and would no longer have to worry about being caught and eaten by the people in the chaotic world, it seems that it also needs to endure a drug that it shouldn't have to endure at its age.

Just then, as Qiu Tu was thinking this, Shen Ling Shuang seemed to smell something. She suddenly started sniffing around Qiu Tu's neck and body like a puppy.

After a moment, she looked at Qiu Tu with suspicion and then asked, "Which woman did you go to fool around with tonight?"

Why do you smell so good?

Upon hearing Shen Lingshuang's words, Qiu Tu hesitated, then raised his arm and sniffed it: there was no fragrance at all.

He asked in surprise, "Really? I didn't smell anything?"

Without waiting for Shen Lingshuang to ask further questions or refute, he said, "Sigh. Nobody else."

"I met with a major from the security department tonight."

"We had in-depth discussions with her about cooperation."

"I guess the distance was too close during the negotiations."

"So, it must have picked up her perfume scent."

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Shen Lingshuang looked at him suspiciously, "Really?"

Qiu Tu raised his hand and swore, "Of course it's true. If I hadn't gone to the security department tonight to discuss cooperation and intelligence, I would... I would..."

At this point, Qiu Tu's eyes darted around, then he looked at Little White hiding under the sofa and said, "I'll become Little White!"

Whether it heard its own name or understood Qiu Tu's words, Xiao Bai poked its head out from under the sofa with a "woof..." and looked at Qiu Tu.

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's oath, Shen Ling Shuang believed him. She happily jumped off Qiu Tu and said with a cute smile, "Okay~~ then I'll believe you."

After saying that, she looked at Qiu Tu with her big, watery almond-shaped eyes and asked considerately, "Have you eaten? Should I make you some noodles?"

The little girl clearly didn't know about Qiu Tu's past life, so she spoke innocently.

But Qiu Tu was involuntarily led astray, his gaze following Shen Lingshuang's budding breasts down her chest, past her flat stomach and slender waist, finally settling on her lower body.

The next second, he looked away and coughed, "Never mind, you're too young."

"Let's wait until next year."

Shen Lingshuang tilted her head: ? ?

Her large eyes revealed a clear, innocent naiveté...

Qiu Tu and Shen Lingshuang each ate a bowl of noodles made simply with two eggs added.

Although Shen Lingshuang's head was buried in her bowl while eating, her big eyes never left Qiu Tu.

As a second-tier Cataclysm, Qiu Tu's senses were now incredibly sharp, so he clearly noticed Shen Ling Shuang's gaze.

He asked with a smile, "What's wrong? Why are you staring at me?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's question, Shen Lingshuang chuckled twice, then revealed her adorable dimples. "It's nothing. It's just... I haven't seen you in a long time. I missed you."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu tapped her on the head and said with a smile, "Nonsense. I saw her just a few days ago."

"Besides, I'll be back tonight."

Shen Lingshuang pouted, "You don't understand. This is called 'a day apart feels like three autumns'!"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu smiled and patted Shen Lingshuang's head.

Unbeknownst to him, that arrogant female prisoner had become the closest person to him in the world.

She not only lived with him, but also left her heart with him.

Recalling the scene of their first meeting, when he thought about how they had relied on each other for so long, and how she waited for him to come home every day like a little wife, Qiu Tu's eyes softened considerably.

He gently put his arm around Shen Lingshuang, then asked softly, "How do you feel about the new home?"

As expected, once Qiu Tu wasn't involved, Shen Lingshuang's smug personality instantly returned. She raised her head slightly and said haughtily, "It's just... so-so."

She said, "Hmm...it's a little better than the old alleyway."

She extended her slender index finger and thumb, the two fingers touching so closely that there was almost no gap.

"Just this little bit..."

Seeing Shen Lingshuang's adorable appearance, Qiu Tu couldn't help but chuckle.

He smiled and nodded, jokingly saying, "Okay, okay. Then... how about you move back to the old alleyway?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Lingshuang immediately crossed her arms in front of her chest and said with a righteous expression, "There is no need to trouble Section Chief Lin and the others any further."

"They have it tough too."

"Hahaha," Qiu Tu said with a laugh, "You're quite understanding."

"Of course~~" Shen Lingshuang proudly raised her head, showing off her two little tiger teeth. She was very pleased with herself.

Before long, the two finished their noodles and leaned back in their chairs to digest.

Shen Lingshuang's eyes lit up as if she had just thought of something, and she said, "Qiu Tu, wait a minute! I made some good things for you these past two days!"

This little girl is also impatient. Before Qiu Tu could react, she ran upstairs with quick, light steps.

As she went upstairs, she called out to the little white dog, "Little White! Help me with my things!"

Upon hearing this, the little white dog barked and followed Shen Lingshuang upstairs.

Watching the girl's youthful figure recede into the distance, Qiu Tu smiled. He knew she must have created a new potion or disaster-prevention item and wanted to show it to him.

This also reminded him of what he had gained over the past two days...

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Chapter 232: A Review of Recent Gains (10,000 words, please subscribe!)

The last time Qiu Tu took stock of his gains was before his fierce battle with Jia Shu.

More than a week has passed since that day.

In the past seven or eight days, the "cooldown" period for the salvage game of Qiu Tu's several subordinates with loyalty scores above 90 has ended.

Therefore, Qiu Tu readily used them for the salvage operation.

However, it's unclear whether the second salvage attempt was unsuccessful, or... Qiu Tu's previous salvage attempts all came from Jia Shu, Jia Wei, and others, and now that they're gone, there are fewer Cataclysmic Treasures in the New Territories.

In any case, Qiu Tu only succeeded three out of the five salvage attempts.

Fortunately, all three salvage attempts yielded good results, resulting in the acquisition of two Cataclysmic Treasures and a Cataclysmic Potion.

Both Cataclysmic Noble Phantasms are related to defense.

One of them is the "trigger paper doll" that Tang Feifei lent to Qiu Tu, which Qiu Tu had used.

This Cataclysmic Treasure Item automatically triggers when the user is attacked, forming a defensive layer around the body.

That defensive layer can stop attacks from large-caliber firearms for more than 30 seconds.

It is a very common defensive artifact, made by the sanctuary and given as a protective item to high-ranking officials in the planned area.

Moreover, now that Qiu Tu has become the deputy minister, theoretically the Investigation Bureau should also issue him a certificate.

Therefore, Qiu Tu decided to give the item he had salvaged to Shen Lingshuang.

After all, compared to the several women around Qiu Tu who were "fully armed" and safer than him, Shen Ling Shuang was the poorest and weakest.

Qiu Tu's latest crisis alerts include the crisis of "The Alliance's Revenge".

In the crisis briefing, the alliance was described as attacking not only him but also his family. Therefore, Qiu Tu didn't want to wait until tragedy struck to regret his actions...

Of course, there was another important reason why Qiu Tu was willing to give such an important defensive catastrophe artifact to Shen Ling Shuang.

That was... the second Cataclysmic Artifact he salvaged: the Gold-Loving Wallet.

"Cataclysmic Artifact: Gold-Loving Wallet"

"Noble Phantasm Description: A cataclysmic Noble Phantasm made from an unknown substance. As long as you put enough gold in your wallet, it will automatically trigger to defend you when you are attacked."

"In theory, as long as you have enough gold, it will withstand any damage. But in reality, it can only withstand attacks from light artillery and below."

Note: This item can be used multiple times without any cooldown period. However, please store enough gold. If attacked after running out of gold, it will self-destruct.

When Qiu Tu first obtained this Cataclysmic Treasure, he was utterly astonished.

This Noble Phantasm is clearly not a standard defensive Noble Phantasm like "Trigger Paper Doll," but a specially made Cataclysmic Noble Phantasm.

Not only is the defense more powerful, but it can also be used an unlimited number of times—provided you have enough money.

So when Qiu Tu obtained this treasure, he immediately put all the goldfish he carried with him into it.

Afterwards, he also tested the effect of this Noble Phantasm: he took out a metal dagger issued by the Investigation Department and tentatively cut his wrist.

To Qiu Tu's surprise, the moment the blade pierced his skin, a thin layer of golden light suddenly appeared inside his wrist, gently blocking the blade.

Qiu Tu tried to apply even greater force, attempting to cut through the blade. But no matter how much strength he used, he couldn't break through the thin layer of golden light.

Afterwards, Qiu Tu put down the knife and opened the gold-obsessed wallet to check it.

One of the goldfish inside was about one-tenth less in weight.

Although the cost wasn't small, it was still within Qiu Tu's acceptable range.

After all, money can be earned again, but life is only once.

The greatest tragedy in life is: you're gone, but your money is still there!

It was precisely because of this defensive artifact, whose effect far surpassed that of "Triggering Paper Dolls," that Qiu Tu was willing to share his life-saving Cataclysmic Artifact with Shen Ling Shuang.

After all... these defensive treasures don't conflict with each other, so the more the better, and they can be stacked infinitely. Nobody wants to live too long.

However, aside from these two relatively normal Cataclysmic Treasures, the Cataclysmic Potion that Qiu Tu obtained was rather strange and special...

"Catastrophe Potion: Pregnancy Potion"

"Potion Description: A catastrophe potion made by catastrophe agents through the 'mysterious' means using catastrophe materials such as Moonlight Water and Multi-Seed Red Beans."

"Effects of the potion: Just one drop added to water and drunk will effectively increase the chances of pregnancy and greatly increase the likelihood of giving birth. If consumed continuously for 10 days, pregnancy is guaranteed the next time intercourse occurs."

To be honest, Qiu Tu was completely puzzled when he saw this bottle of medicine.

His first question was: Who is going to drink this potion?

Judging from the description, it seems to be for women to drink, since it can increase the chances of getting pregnant.

However... the description of this medicine does not specify that it can only be taken by women.

So... at that time, Qiu Tu had a bold idea: Could it be that after drinking this pregnancy potion for 10 days, the next dose would guarantee a woman's pregnancy?