Then let them offer their loyalty!

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'Huh? Schumann wants to see me?'

Remembering that he would call Qin Shuman back later, Qiu Tu first dialed Tang Feifei's number.

The phone rang twice before Tang Feifei answered it.

Their relationship was so close that there was no need for small talk, so Qiu Tu asked naturally, "Are you up?"

Tang Feifei said coldly, "It's been half an hour since I started work."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu smiled and said, "You worked so hard yesterday, and you're still going to work as usual today?"

Tang Feifei said calmly, "I'm working hard for you, not for the job. I don't even need a reason to take leave."

Qiu Tu smiled upon hearing Tang Feifei's words.

Tang Feifei really had a tough day yesterday.

Because... Tang Feifei was at least half responsible for Qiu Tu's ability to capture La Riluo so quickly.

Thinking about this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but recall why he was able to reach the "Wuhai Area" so quickly.

At that moment, Qiu Tu calculated the time and realized that La Riluo's plan this time was indeed outstanding.

If I don't have any other backup plans, I'm very likely to fall into Laura's trap.

Therefore, Qiu Tu racked his brains to figure out how to get to the "Wuhai Area" before La Riluo completely refined it.

After much deliberation, Qiu Tu ultimately decided that he could only use the "ownership seal".

However, summoning the "Seal of Belonging" also comes at a cost.

Qiu Tu's current true strength is at the peak of the third tier, and with the addition of the pseudo-rank of "Regional Lord", he has reached the mid-stage of the fourth tier.

To summon Qiu Tu, you need at least a Tier 4 Cataclysm.

Among Qiu Tu's acquaintances, only Tang Feifei fits this description and is willing to go to great lengths for him...

So Qiu Tu called Tang Feifei, explained the situation, and called Lao Ying over. After Lao Ying stamped his own body, he asked him to deliver the "ownership seal" to Tang Feifei.

Tang Feifei was now completely speechless with Qiu Tu. After Qiu Tu finished explaining his business, she agreed without even making an excuse.

She even took the initiative to explain, perhaps worried that Qiu Tu would feel guilty: Although she has now become the vice speaker, her work is very easy because she has not yet been assigned to a specific area.

So, while Qiu Tu was working hard, Tang Feifei drove directly towards "Wuhai City".

After nearly 10 hours of travel, Tang Feifei finally arrived in Wuhai City.

Afterwards, she sent Qiu Tu a text message to confirm that he was ready. Then, she used the "Seal of Belonging," which almost exhausted all her mental energy and even replenished several "Boundless Divine Crystals" to summon Qiu Tu to Wuhai City.

As for how to find Larilu in the "Wuhai Area".

The mother and daughter, "Huang Mei", were used.

The "Yellow Demon's" sense of smell is unlike that of any other creature. It possesses a natural ability to locate lords of regions of the fourth rank or higher, evil gods, and the "Boundless Divine Crystal."

This is why they were able to accurately locate the newly promoted "Regional Lord" even though they were in the "Boundless Sea of ​​the Heart - Regional Fog".

In fact, Qiu Tu has been trying to cultivate a relationship with "Huang Mei and her daughter" these past few days.

For this "cooperation," Qiu Tu also gave himself a reward: a small piece of fifth-tier "Boundless Divine Crystal," about the size of a thumb.

For Huang Mei, the fifth-tier "Boundless Divine Crystal" was a valuable item.

So, after arriving in the "Wuhai Area", the mother and daughter searched for Lariro with great seriousness!

Even so, it still took Qiu Tu several hours to find La Ri Luo.

That's because... before finding Larilu, the "Yellow Fairy Mother and Daughter" found several locations where whales hid their treasures.

There were two locations that Qiu Tu didn't enter due to advanced formations, but he did memorize their locations. However, after breaking through to one of them, Qiu Tu obtained a fist-sized "Boundless Divine Crystal," which was a pleasant surprise...

After going through the whole process of searching for La Riluo in his mind last night, Qiu Tu came back to his senses and started talking to Tang Feifei about serious matters.

After explaining the current situation in the New Territories to Tang Feifei, Qiu Tu quickly confirmed his suspicions: the state authorities were unaware of the current chaos in the New Territories.

This can be seen as indirectly proving that Lin Chuan was not behind this incident.

So, after hanging up the phone, before Qiu Tu could speak, Guan Xiao took the initiative to say, "Now it seems... this time, it really wasn't Lin Chuan's doing?"

Qiu Tu leaned back in his chair and nodded. "Most likely not."

Upon hearing this, Guan Xiao hesitated and asked, "Then who could it be?"

At this point, as if she had just thought of something, her eyes suddenly lit up, "Could it be... Yan Chen?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu neither confirmed nor denied it.

He frowned slightly, then said, "Actually... after learning the whole story, my first suspicion was also that it was Yan Chen."

"After all... he has the means to do this. And even if he is transferred, the influence he retains in the New Territories is enough to accomplish this."

“But…” Qiu Tu changed the subject, saying, “He has the ability, but no motive.”

"He's currently in the state trying to stabilize the situation, why would he come here and provoke the three of us?"

“And…” Qiu Tu paused for a moment, then added, “Yan Chen is a guy who cherishes his reputation very much.”

"Back then, even when he was plotting against Larilu, he kept a certain distance from her."

"He most likely wouldn't collude with the 'Cult of Destruction' to rob relief supplies."

"So, it must be someone else."

All the answers she had guessed were rejected, and Guan Xiao was truly baffled.

She said, "Then... besides Lin Chuan and Yan Chen, who else could it be?"

Qiu Tu shrugged and said, "I don't know either."

"But I do have a preliminary guess in my mind."

Qiu Tu said, "Could it be... that we're overcomplicating things?"

"Perhaps this really was done by anti-government forces and the extremist cult 'Destruction Cult'?"

"Can't a skilled person emerge from a shelter? Can't anti-government armed groups and extremist sects produce a master?"

“We just purged their moles and spies in various organizations. So they want to retaliate against us.”

"This person astutely discovered the rift between me, Jiang Zhenpeng, and Lin Chuan, and exploited it. He seized the opportunity to influence the entire New Territories City, stirring up enormous turmoil..."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's new idea, Guan Xiao's face showed a hint of realization.

The truth of the matter may very well have been laid bare before everyone from the very beginning.

It's just that the enemy is deliberately misleading us, and things are too complicated, so it's easy to be blind to what's right under our noses.

Now that Qiu Tuyi has reminded him, Guan Xiao suddenly feels that there is a high possibility that a master has emerged from the anti-government armed forces and extremist sects.

After all, in chaotic times, there are many talented people everywhere, and the areas controlled by anti-government forces and extremist sects are not small. Why can't there be experts?

Thinking this, she excitedly said to Qiu Tu, "Then, sir, I'll go investigate along this direction now!"

Qiu Tu nodded slightly, then waved for her to leave.

After Guan Xiao left, Qiu Tu called Chen Feng over to get more information. The basic information was similar to what Guan Xiao had given him.

When Chen Feng asked the investigation department how to handle the situation, Qiu Tu simply said a few words.

"It's better to stay calm than to act rashly. The more complex the situation, the more we need to remain composed."

"The investigation department will proceed as usual, as if nothing happened. Let the city hall and the military put on their show first..."

Chen Feng nodded and accepted the order.

After seeing off his two trusted confidants, Qiu Tu lit a cigarette and smoked it quietly.

The emergence of skilled fighters within the anti-government forces did not surprise him. With so many major events unfolding in Dongye Prefecture during this period, the various factions in the disaster zone must have already turned their attention to Dongye Prefecture.

Therefore, it is quite reasonable to send experts and elites over.

However, in the extraordinary world, strength itself is the foundation of confidence. Qiu Tu, now a fourth-tier Cataclysm user, a regional lord, and with the direct lineage power at his disposal, is completely unafraid of these conspiracies and tricks.

This is also why he dared to "calm the situation down".

As long as he steadily advances step by step toward the position of vice speaker, no one can stop him.

Moreover, he also had a "perfect reason" to stay out of it!

And this reason is related to his position as vice speaker...

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Thinking this, Qiu Tu prepared to call Tao Yaoyao in, arrange the rest of the day's work, and then continue to advance his plan and execute his "perfect reason".

And then, at that very moment...

Suddenly, there was a loud knocking on his office door.

Qiu Tu swept his mental energy across the doorway and found that Tao Yaoyao was right there outside.

'That's quite a coincidence.'

Thinking this, Qiu Tu simply said, "Please come in."

Even though the voice of a fourth-tier Cataclysm was soft, it was still quite penetrating. So, the next second, Tao Yaoyao pushed open the door and walked in.

Qiu Tu was too busy to notice Tao Yaoyao earlier.

Now that he had some free time, Qiu Tu glanced at Tao Yaoyao and thought that the female secretary he had found this time was indeed quite good.

Compared to Tan Huimin's gentle and honest personality, Tao Yaoyao is clearly more professional and more aggressive.

Perhaps because she was unmarried, she was relatively taller. A simple women's suit skirt accentuated her curves and alluring figure, while also making her appear clean and sharp!

In addition, she always had a faint smile on her lips, which made her seem warm but also maintained a just-right distance.

So...regardless of her abilities, her appearance alone makes her seem like a good secretary.

Qiu Tu looked Tao Yaoyao up and down twice, nodded in satisfaction, and then asked, "What's wrong, Yaoyao?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Tao Yaoyao bowed slightly and then said professionally, "Director, Section Chief Su Xiaowan says she has something urgent to discuss with you."

"Su Xiaowan?" Qiu Tu was taken aback.

Su Xiaowan's outward identity is nothing special; she is just an innocent and lovely girl.

But her other identity is quite unusual; she is the one Qin Shuman possesses.

Thinking of this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but recall that Qin Shuman had called him several times on his communicator, and he was preparing to call back, but hadn't had a chance to yet.

He nodded slightly and said, "Let her in."

"Yes~" Tao Yaoyao bowed her head in response, then looked up, tidied her hair, and turned to walk out the door.

Her long hair cascaded down her back, swaying gently with her movements, exuding a captivating fragrance of perfume...

Qiu Tu, however, was not particularly moved—last night, he had been pleasured by La Riluo in various ways more than a dozen times.

Now, let alone Tao Yaoyao in front of him.

Even if Zehime lay naked in front of him, he...

Well, as for Zehime, he's still alright!

If Zhao Ji and La Ri Luo could lie down in front of him together, even if he had a cheat code, he would still fight for another dozen or so rounds!

After a few seconds of this random thought, Su Xiaowan, led by Tao Yaoyao, entered Qiu Tu's office.

Tao Yaoyao might not be familiar with Su Xiaowan and Qin Shuman, but Qiu Tu is extremely familiar with them.

Therefore, he knew at a glance that the person in front of him was Qin Shuman, not Su Xiaowan.

So, after Tao Yaoyao left, Qiu Tu took the initiative to ask, "Shuman, is something wrong?"