Then let them offer their loyalty!

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"Only by obtaining it can an ordinary person directly advance to the third rank, the third rank can advance to the peak of the fourth rank, and the fourth rank can advance to the fifth rank."

"As for the peak of the fifth rank, they can even advance directly to the sixth rank without going to the 'Boundless Heart Sea - Core Area'!"

"Therefore, He offered five complete 4th-tier divine corpses transformed into 'Boundless Divine Crystals,' one complete 5th-tier divine corpse transformed into 'Boundless Divine Crystals,' and countless calamity materials in exchange for this treasure!"

"In addition to these material rewards, he also promised to grant the three leaders of the recipient's faction immortality and rejuvenation!"

"If the other person has a deceased relative, he can also help resurrect that relative!"

Upon hearing Scarface's words, Qiu Tu's expression changed slightly.

As expected of a fifth-tier evil god, Mu Ye actually offered such an exorbitant price for a single cataclysmic material. No wonder the various forces in the "Cataclysmic Zone" went completely mad, amassing troops on the border of Dongye Prefecture.

No wonder the disaster zone agreed to allow the Scarface organization's coalition to infiltrate Dongye State and carry out sabotage.

Such gains would be enough to impress many leaders of anti-government forces.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu came to his senses and then asked, "Did he say which city that thing is in? What are its characteristics?"

Scarface chuckled, his scarred face contorted, and then said, "Didn't say."

"My god only said that this thing is a living being, and it is suspected to be controlled by a high-ranking official in a city."

"He tried a few times, but found no opportunity, so he gave up."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu's pupils contracted slightly, and then his brows furrowed slightly.

A living creature? Controlled by the city's higher-ups? Tested a few times?

The more Qiu Tu listened, the more familiar it seemed.

'Could it be referring to... Shen Lingshuang?'

As soon as the idea came to him, Qiu Tu himself felt it was somewhat similar to...

After all, Qiu Tu did know that Mu Ye had been secretly watching Shen Ling Shuang, which was why he had been keeping Shen Ling Shuang by his side all this time.

But... Mu Ye is clearly a peak fifth-tier evil god, so why didn't he secretly take Shen Ling Shuang away instead of instigating a war between the two regions?

Does he have other motives, wanting to kill multiple birds with one stone? Does he have other schemes, other hidden agendas? Or... does the change of ownership of this "thing" require certain conditions to be met?

Thinking about this, Qiu Tu still felt something was wrong.

Isn't Shen Lingshuang the daughter of Shen Yuzhou, the vice chairman of the Supreme Council of the Third Shelter?

When did it become "disaster material"?

What secret lies behind this?

Thinking this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but activate the "Order Space" and question Scarface again.

But this time, Scarface clearly only knew this much.

So no matter how Qiu Tu asked...

They even asked questions like, "Is there anything else you're hiding?", "Do you have any other secrets?", "What other information do you think you'll be incredibly happy to have kept from me?"

Scarface did not reveal any other valuable information.

With a heavy heart, Qiu Tu left the interrogation room.

As they approached the interrogation room, Guan Xiao happened to be walking out of the monitoring room.

Her beautiful fox-like eyes were filled with shock.

After all, she had witnessed Qiu Tu's interrogation process in its entirety.

In the hands of her and other skilled interrogators, Scarface, who was like a hedgehog, became as gentle as a rabbit in Qiu Tu's hands.

Scarface answered whatever Qiu Tu asked.

This is simply a miracle!

Although Guan Xiao guessed that this was likely a special cataclysmic ability.

But... all Cataclysmic beings possess Cataclysmic abilities, and someone as unique and powerful as Qiu Tu is one in a hundred thousand miles.

It's a bit of a shame that this ability can't be directly used in combat.

However... it's incredibly useful within the investigation agency system! It could even be considered a divine skill!

No wonder Qiu Tu was able to solve so many cases and find so many clues and intelligence.

Moreover... this ability can be used for more than just investigating cases.

As Qiu Tu's status rises, he will inevitably be surrounded by many conspiracies and intrigues. This cataclysmic ability that can make people reveal the truth will likely play a crucial role at certain times!

Thinking this, Guan Xiao looked at the man in front of her with a slightly complicated expression.

Although she had already dedicated her "loyalty" to this man and was determined to make something of herself with him.

However, despite her strong ambition, she often saw Qiu Tu as her role model.

Now, the more she understands and interacts with Qiu Tu, the more unfathomable he seems! This makes her unable to muster even the slightest thought of confrontation or competition!

Just like a few days ago, it felt exactly the same in bed...

At that moment, Qiu Tu held her waist, and she was like a drowning waterbird, unable to break free or resist!

Even though her floodwaters were constantly being released, Qiu Tu remained calm and powerful, plugging the breaches with unwavering strength, and even though he was exhausted, he was not at his limit.

Lost in thought, Guan Xiao walked up to Qiu Tu.

She snapped out of her daze and was about to force a smile and flatter Qiu Tu when Qiu Tu suddenly spoke up, "Silence him."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Guan Xiao, who was still lost in thought, reflexively exclaimed in surprise, "Speaker, Scarface is an important prisoner, if he..."

Halfway through her sentence, Guan Xiao saw Qiu Tu's cold and stern gaze, and her heart trembled violently before her gaze hardened.

She nodded vigorously. "Yes, Speaker."

After saying that, she regained her usual competence and walked into the interrogation room with a cold expression.

A moment later, a scream from the scarred man echoed from the half-closed interrogation room!

Qiu Tu scanned the interrogation room with his mental power and saw Guan Xiao holding a police dagger, deeply stabbing it into Scarface's chest, twisting it with a vicious expression...

Scarface's face, covered in centipede scars, was contorted with pain as he stared at Guan Xiao, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Clearly, they couldn't understand how Guan Xiao dared to kill such an important prisoner as themselves in private.

However, his face soon showed relief and piety.

In his final moments, he gazed devoutly upwards, as if waiting for his god, who could bring him back from the dead, to guide him to divine resurrection.

But... even the evil god with the "life" pathway couldn't bring someone back to life, so how could Twilight possibly do it...?

A few minutes later, Guan Xiao walked out of the interrogation room, her long legs swaying and her shapely figure moving gracefully.

The bloodstains on her uniform made her look like a blood-red rose—elegant, beautiful, dangerous, and alluring...

"Speaker, during my interrogation, the prisoner suddenly attacked, and I accidentally stabbed him to death. Please punish me, Speaker."

Guan Xiao's loyalty +9

Hearing Guan Xiao's sweet report and seeing the pop-up notification, Qiu Tu nodded slightly in satisfaction.

Improving subordinates' loyalty is not limited to either "benefiting" or "intimidating".

Having a shared secret, preferably an "unspeakable" one, can actually bring two people closer...

Looking at Guan Xiao in front of him, Qiu Tu said, "Don't worry, this matter won't affect you."

After saying that, Qiu Tu turned around and led Guan Xiao out of the Dongcheng City investigation and interrogation area.

Outside the interrogation area, Tao Yaoyao and Shen Lingshuang were waiting. Qiu Tu instructed, "Call Secretary Han and tell him I have urgent business and need to visit Speaker Huang late at night."

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Shen Ling Shuang nodded obediently, then picked up the phone and walked to the side.

Qiu Tu glanced deeply at Shen Lingshuang's retreating figure, then looked at Tao Yaoyao and whispered, "Help me apply for a classified intelligence report from the shelter."

Tao Yaoyao asked, "What classified information?"

Qiu Tu said, "Information on several speakers of the Supreme Council of the Third Shelter."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Tao Yaoyao was taken aback, clearly not quite understanding.

But this woman, being a former professional secretary, knew the principle of a secretary: do more, ask less, and say nothing. So she nodded, quickly grabbed her communicator, and went to the side to begin the procedures...

Soon, both secretaries returned to Qiu Tu's side.

The process for obtaining classified information is underway and it is expected to be faxed over tonight; Huang Shangzong has also agreed and is waiting for Qiu Tu in his office.

Qiu Tu didn't waste any time; he led the three women into his convoy and headed towards the second floor of the council building...

The vehicles moved slowly under the bright streetlights, casting long, thin shadows...

Dongcheng District is significantly more bustling than the New Territories City, with many private vehicles coming and going on the streets, and night markets and street stalls lining both sides of the road.

Looking out the window at the scenery, Qiu Tu casually asked, "Ling Shuang, is the Third Shelter such a bustling place?"

Hearing Qiu Tu's question, Shen Ling Shuang was visibly taken aback. Then, the next second, a haughty expression appeared on her face, and she said, "You're really underestimating the Third Shelter, aren't you?"

"The Third Shelter is far superior to the Eighth Shelter in both technology and prosperity."

"What's so special about these small night markets? The cities controlled by the shelters are almost all cities that never sleep."

"The lights were left on all night!"

Qiu Tu nodded slightly, then feigned curiosity and asked, "Is the mode of transportation for the Third Shelter also cars?"

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Shen Ling Shuang looked at him with an expression as if he were an idiot, "Otherwise what? Riding a horse? Clatter clatter clatter clatter~~"

Hearing Shen Lingshuang's adorable question, Tao Yaoyao, sitting in the passenger seat, smiled and couldn't help but laugh, her beautiful face as radiant as a peach blossom.

Qiu Tu reached out and tapped her on the head, then said, "You're such a chatterbox!"

Shen Lingshuang cried out "Ouch!" and clutched her head in pain, pouting as she looked at Qiu Tu with a defiant expression.

"If you can't win an argument, why do you resort to hitting someone?"

Qiu Tu tapped her on the head again. "What? You're my secretary, can't I even tap you twice?"

Shen Lingshuang, annoyed, leaned closer to Xiaodangdong and said, "Go ahead and knock, knock all you want. You'll take care of me if you break it anyway."

And so they joked and bickered all the way. Only when they arrived at the parliament building did the two regain their serious demeanor as speaker and secretary.

After stopping the car, Tao Yaoyao got out first and opened the car door for Qiu Tu.

Qiu Tu got out of the car, with his two secretaries and Guan Xiao on his left and right, and other guards following behind. Qiu Tu walked towards the parliament building.

As Qiu Tu went upstairs, he glanced at Shen Ling Shuang without making a sound.

On the bus, his questions were not asked randomly, but rather with his own purpose.

After learning that Shen Lingshuang might be that special catastrophic material, Qiu Tu actually doubted whether Shen Lingshuang's identity was genuine.

After all, it was she who told Qiu Tu that she was the daughter of the Vice Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Third Sanctuary. Qiu Tu had never verified it.

However, judging from her conversation with Shen Lingshuang, she does seem to really be from the Third Shelter...

'Could there be some mistake somewhere?'

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Thinking this, Qiu Tu was also letting his thoughts wander.

If I really made a mistake.

Then... if that special catastrophe material isn't Shen Lingshuang, then who else could it be?

Are they other creatures that Mu Ye discovered in Dongye Prefecture? Or is it something around Shen Ling Shuang?

And... this thing is alive?

Thinking of this, Qiu Tu suddenly paused, as if he had realized something.

Could it be... a newbie?

As soon as this idea came to Qiu Tu, he felt as if a new way of thinking had been opened up, and then he began to analyze it seriously.

There's actually a slight chance that Xiaobai has it...