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Just take it one step at a time and proceed steadily.

Improving too quickly can easily lead to problems.

As a result, Tang Feifei was promoted just like that.

What's even stranger is that after Tang Feifei was relieved of her position as acting director of the Investigation Bureau, no one took over her post.

How important is the position of the head of a city investigation department? It's one of the three big shots. So many people are eyeing that position.

And now... it's vacant?

This strange and seemingly familiar phenomenon inevitably led everyone to make a bold guess: Could this be another one left for someone else?

Just as an appointment letter was being sent to the New Territories City Exploration Department.

Qiu Tu was also in Tang Feifei's office, explaining the upcoming plans to her.

He looked at Tang Feifei and said, "Now... you have successfully obtained the position of vice speaker."

"But... our plan is only half complete now."

"Our most important task next is to eliminate those evil gods who have infiltrated the New Territories."

"And hunted down one of them."

"But in order for this plan to succeed, our capabilities are not yet sufficient."

"Right now, you're the only fourth-tier combatant we have. We still need a few more helpers."

At this point, Qiu Tu looked at Tang Feifei and said with a serious expression, "For example, me..."

"These past few days, I've felt my pseudo-power as 'Regional Lord' growing stronger and stronger."

"I'm starting to lose control."

"Therefore, I plan to advance to the fourth-tier Cataclysm as soon as possible."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Tang Feifei looked over with her beautiful eyes, her gaze filled with complex emotions.

To be honest, she had guessed that Qiu Tu would break through to the fourth level, but... she really didn't expect it to be so fast.

There was a time when Qiu Tu couldn't even see his own back.

As a result... he has just advanced to the fourth-tier Cataclysm, and Qiu Tu is about to follow suit and advance as well?

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To be honest, Tang Feifei had never heard of or seen such a growth rate before.

Sometimes, she even wondered if the Qiu Tu in front of her... wasn't the same Qiu Tu as before. Perhaps he was a reincarnation of some evil god or powerful being, possessed by another?

Otherwise, how could they have made such rapid progress?

Moreover... although she and Qiu Tu had always maintained a tacit understanding, their relationship was ultimately too close. Even if Tang Feifei didn't want to know, she would always notice some things.

She also noticed that Qiu Tu always had some extra Cataclysmic Treasures and Cataclysmic Materials that shouldn't belong to someone of his identity and background.

Or perhaps they discover that Qiu Tu always knows some secrets that he shouldn't know given his status.

It was precisely for this reason that Tang Feifei once worried that Qiu Tu might be an evil god who came to seduce her.

So, she took advantage of several opportunities to cheer Qiu Tu on to try and "investigate" him.

The outcome, of course, was good. Qiu Tu was just an ordinary human being.

His rapid growth over the past six months is entirely the result of his own hard work.

This dispelled Tang Feifei's doubts, but it also made her admire the young man in front of her even more...

Now, upon discovering that this young man was finally going to be on par with her, Tang Feifei inexplicably felt as if she were witnessing the rise of a legend.

She remembered her grandfather touching her head and saying something when she was little:

Some people are born to be protagonists. Like a shooting star, they illuminate the dark sky of an entire era with their dazzling brilliance.

They may vanish in a flash, or they may become the rising sun that hangs high in the sky forever!

These people were born to change the times and the world.

It's difficult to follow in his footsteps, and it's hard to stay by his side forever. But you can always look up to him and see how he changed the landscape and turned new chapters in history!

At the time, Tang Feifei didn't understand what her grandfather was saying at all, so she asked curiously how she knew if she had met such a person.

Old Tang smiled and said, "When you meet him, you will know what an extraordinary person you have met."

At the time, Tang Feifei still didn't quite understand what Old Tang was saying, but today... for some reason, she understood.

Although she didn't know whether Qiu Tu was a "shooting star" or a "fixed star," he was indeed the protagonist born to be, and he was writing his own legend.

Thinking this, Tang Feifei slowly came back to her senses. She looked up at Qiu Tu. At this moment, Qiu Tu was still explaining his plan.

In the dim light, the interplay of light and shadow on Qiu Tu's sharply defined face did nothing to diminish his handsomeness. Instead, it added a touch of majesty and mystery to him.

“Feifei, this campaign to eliminate the evil god is not only related to our deal.”

"You may not know, but Guo Huai came to see me this afternoon."

Tang Feifei, who had been somewhat distracted, paused slightly upon hearing this, then immediately snapped back to reality. She looked at Qiu Tu and asked coldly, "What does Guo Huai want with you?"

Qiu Tu said, "It should be on behalf of your father or your grandfather to make a deal."

"A transaction?" Tang Feifei was a little puzzled.

She's currently making a deal with Qiu Tu, but then her father and grandfather also join in the deal?

Is Qiu Tu really that fragrant?

Qiu Tu hummed in agreement and said, "And it's about your deal."

After finishing speaking, Qiu Tu recounted in detail to Tang Feifei the events of his meeting with Guo Huai that afternoon.

The more Tang Feifei listened, the more her brows furrowed.

After Qiu Tu finished speaking, Tang Feifei took a deep breath, her eyes filled with sternness.

Her gaze was sharp, and she said with a serious expression, "Qiu Tu, this has nothing to do with you."

"Our deal is that you help me become a Tier 4 Cataclysm."

"Whether I become the vice speaker or just hold onto that position, it's my business and has nothing to do with you."

"And making you the acting director is my promise. It's also part of the deal, and I'll take care of it."

"I won't let you add any more bargaining chips."

Upon hearing Tang Feifei's words, Qiu Tu smiled.

He said, "Feifei, I know you're anxious, but don't worry."

He looked at the woman in front of him, one of the closest to him... and then said, "I'm asking you, you're currently just a nominal vice speaker, what achievements do you need to secure your position?"

Tang Feifei hesitated for a moment on her wheat-colored face.

To be honest... her talent is mainly concentrated in fighting and killing. While she's also good at political maneuvering, she's far less cunning than shrewd old foxes like Qiu Tu and Yan Chen.

As for economic development, developing Dongye Prefecture, and collecting materials related to the disaster, she was indeed incapable.

She could lead troops to purge anti-government forces like the Alliance, but... after becoming a figurehead vice-speaker, she didn't even have any military power. She simply couldn't lead troops.

So, for a moment, she really couldn't figure out how to solve this problem.

Of course... the reason she dared to say that she didn't need Qiu Tu to increase his stakes and to guarantee that she would fulfill her promise to Qiu Tu was because of this.

It's because she knows that although she can't do all of these things, she has her biggest bargaining chip: herself.

She relied on her status as the first "Regional Lord" of the Eighth Sanctuary and her fourth-tier strength.

As long as she takes a firm stance, the Tang family will have no choice but to provide resources, even if they don't want to. They will also have no choice but to appoint Qiu Tu as the acting director, even if they don't want him to be the acting director.

So she was just about to tell Qiu Tu her thoughts.

Just then, Qiu Tu interrupted her, saying, "Don't always think about using yourself to threaten your family."

"I made a deal with you, not to break you off with your family."

Qiu Tu paused, then said in a gentler tone, "And... to put it bluntly..."

"The reason I'm cooperating with you, besides our relationship, is because I value the background and strength of the 'Fengtian Clique.'"

"If you have a major falling out with your family, or even a complete breakdown in relations, then it will be very difficult for us to conduct any future transactions."

At this point, Qiu Tu steered the conversation back on track. He leaned back in his chair and said with an air of confidence, "Moreover... helping you secure your position as vice speaker doesn't actually conflict with our deal."

He said, "You are a nominal deputy speaker. You haven't been given any specific scope of work. Therefore, you have no right to interfere in any state affairs."

"But!" Qiu Tu changed the subject, "this also means that your achievements can come from any source!"

Although Qiu Tu didn't finish his sentence, Tang Feifei was taken aback for a moment, and then a look of realization appeared in her eyes.

She spoke carefully...

"So... developing the economy is a political achievement, expanding territory is a political achievement. Then... assassinating a fourth-tier evil god is also a political achievement?!"

Qiu Tu smiled and nodded. He said, "Don't forget, a large part of the reason why the three vice speakers, Liu Xiong Yuan, Ye Ming Feng, and Dai Yu Kang, were able to rise to power was because they assassinated the fourth-tier evil god, La Ri Luo!"

"And if we can actually succeed in killing Whale Shark or Evil Moon, why can't that be considered your achievement?"

"Killing the evil god, protecting the New Territories City, and freeing another city from the evil god's infiltration—that is the greatest achievement."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Tang Feifei finally understood Qiu Tu's thoughts.

Actually... Qiu Tu still took advantage of an information gap.

Tang Feifei is a fake regional lord. To truly become the regional lord, she must kill another evil god.

Therefore, killing the evil god was part of their deal and plan.

However... the perspectives from the shelter and the state are different: Tang Feifei has become the lord of the region, so there is no need for her to confront the evil god head-on.

We just need to stall for time and gradually digest the New Territories area, or find a way to drive the evil god out of the New Territories.

Under these circumstances, it was impossible for Tang Feifei to assassinate the true form of the evil god.

So... just as Qiu Tu said: all of this was originally part of his deal with Tang Feifei.

Even if the Tang family didn't come looking for them, the two of them would still do it.

But after the Tang family came looking for them... by doing this, the two of them actually gained even more benefits.

It can be described as killing two birds with one stone, a free favor and a token of goodwill.

This is why Qiu Tu agreed to the deal without hesitation after Guo Huai proposed it.

It's something that comes easily to me, and I don't have to do anything extra. Plus, I can gain Tang Feifei's gratitude and the Tang family's approval.

Furthermore... because Tang Feifei secured her position as vice speaker through her own efforts, not by relying on the Tang family. This would reduce her dependence on the Tang family and give her more influence within the family.

Killing multiple birds with one stone. Why not?

At this moment, after figuring out Qiu Tu's thoughts, Tang Feifei couldn't help but give Qiu Tu a deep look with her beautiful eyes.

She realized she hadn't misjudged Qiu Tu.

He put pressure on his family, but his grandfather deftly resolved the crisis and even presented him with a test.

When it came to Qiu Tu, he actually went with the flow and turned the test into an extra "gift package," without losing anything at all.

Upon closer examination of their moves, I, someone who is not good at planning and scheming, was completely unable to react.

While thinking this to herself, Tang Feifei said, "Since that's the case, then things are simple."

"Next, as long as you can become a fourth-tier Cataclysm and summon your fourth-tier pet, and I invite Liu Xiong Yuan as planned, we can assassinate the Evil God."

Seeing Qiu Tu nod, Tang Feifei asked another crucial question.

She asked, "So... how are you going to break through to the fourth-tier Cataclysm?"

Tang Feifei's question wasn't very clear, but Qiu Tu understood it instantly.

Tang Feifei didn't mean how Qiu Tu would break through to become a fourth-tier Cataclysm, but rather... how to break through to become a fourth-tier Cataclysm "without danger" and "secretly".

It's important to know that Qiu Tu has quite a few enemies, including evil gods, Yan Chen, Huang Shangzong, anti-government forces, and so on.