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"However... we have a general understanding of the Prince Kang's private treasury and the resources held by the Princess."

"If Princess Xi really made such a promise to you, then she is most likely just making empty promises."

"You are only entitled to eat one of these cakes after you have finished making them."

At this point, Su Wanqing paused for a moment, then added, "But our Kou family is different."

"The conditions we offer are all real and can be fulfilled immediately."

"We are not using you to make money for your own benefit."

Hearing Su Wanqing's words, Qiu Tu hesitated for two seconds before asking, "Including the bridge of the nose?"

Su Wanqing's serene face now held a hint of confidence and composure that only a lady from a respectable family could possess. "Of course."

Qiu Tu glanced at Su Wanqing with feigned suspicion, then asked, "Does your Kou family also possess 'nose root' (a type of facial feature)?"

Su Wanqing shook her head slightly and then said, "No."

"How could such a precious treasure as the bridge of the nose be obtained so easily?"

"But... don't forget, the 'Kang King's Treasury' is already under our control."

Qiu Tu: "But the key is in Princess Xi's hands."

Su Wanqing chuckled upon hearing Qiu Tu's words. Her laughter was like the first peach blossom blooming in spring, delicate and beautiful, instantly softening the atmosphere of the entire villa.

After laughing, Su Wanqing had a faint smile on her lips, and then said gently, "Lord Qiu, the keys to the treasury can all be duplicated, and even if we can't duplicate such a key, the treasury is in our hands, and we will always find a way to access it."

"Our world possesses extraordinary powers."

"We can always find a way to open it."

At this point, Su Wanqing paused for a moment, then said, "Lord Qiu, to show our sincerity, my brother has actually prepared two generous gifts for you these past few days."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu took a sip of tea and then said "Oh?", indicating that he was interested in the topic.

Then he heard Su Wanqing say, "My brother has a list of members of the 'Mist Shadow Society'."

"It not only records who the traitor in Shelter 6 was, but also the identities of the four traitors in Shelter 7."

Upon hearing Su Wanqing's words, Qiu Tu stopped what he was doing.

He couldn't help but look up at Su Wanqing.

The woman before him, with a gentle demeanor like a girl from the South, was also looking at him...

......

Shelter No. 7 reacted very quickly.

After the meeting of elders, they sent a letter directly to Qiu Tu, roughly meaning that they agreed to allow Qiu Tu to pass through.

However, a time limit was specified: two months.

Two months should be about right for the civil war in Sanctuary 6.

But Qiu Tu never cared about the length of time; he only cared about whether he could take the opportunity to penetrate deeper into Shelter No. 6.

With authorization from the 7th Shelter, a massive army of 10 marched into Phoenix Perch State, the 7th Shelter.

After leaving 10,000 troops here to maintain basic security and logistical work, they continued their advance.

But what no one knew was that along with the ten thousand troops stationed there, there were also over a thousand security bureau specialists led by Yu Die. They had quietly dispersed throughout Fengqi Prefecture to begin gathering intelligence on the 7th Shelter...

Soon, they marched forward, forward, and forward again along the path of Fengqi Prefecture. The 10-strong army finally reached the border prefecture of the 6th Sanctuary, which was also controlled by Princess Xi.

The next step is to enter Shelter 6 and officially intervene in its civil war...

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Two chapters, 10,000 words each. My sleep schedule is still terrible; I'm still staying up late. I'm doomed.

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Chapter 576 Princess Xi, Surrender! (10,000 words, seeking monthly votes)

6th Sanctuary, Border State, Southeast Gateway.

As the border between the controlled areas of the 6th and 7th shelters, this place can be said to be the most desolate and backward area of ​​the two shelters.

Before the Cataclysmic Era, this place was a desolate desert with few inhabitants.

After decades of abandonment, this place is now desolate. The ground is covered with pebbles of all sizes and shapes, some sharp as knives, others smooth and round, gray or brown, gleaming with a monotonous yet resilient luster under the scorching sun.

On this desolate wilderness, a large convoy of military trucks and wheeled armored vehicles slowly approached like a long steel dragon.

Their heavy, sturdy wheels relentlessly crushed the gravelly ground, crushing the stubborn pebbles under immense pressure with a dull thud, and raising clouds of dust that lingered behind them for a long time.

Spies from various factions followed the large convoy at a distance, secretly observing their movements with binoculars and catastrophic abilities, and then occasionally transmitting messages back to their rear.

"The army of Dongye Prefecture is crossing the buffer zone between the two shelters and heading towards the 6th shelter."

“They must have come prepared for this operation, and they must have received behind-the-scenes support from Shelter No. 8. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have such abundant supplies and such complete equipment.”

"Princess Xi is personally leading troops from the border prefecture towards the border to prepare to personally welcome you."

"Qiu Tu has not shown up yet."

It can be said that this military operation in the four states is the most influential military operation in the three major shelters in the Northwest region in the past decade.

Over the years, various shelters have been struggling to expand their territory or have been attacked by anti-government armed groups and extremist sects.

However, those were all small-scale wars that did not affect the situation in the Northwest region.

Even though the 8th shelter has expanded into four states in the last two years, it is just a necessary process for each new shelter to expand its territory.

—It was just a "sneak attack" before the evil god could react or send experts to garrison the area.

But Qiu Tu's military operation was different. This was the first time that sanctuaries had clashed in the Northwest region.

On a larger scale, this could very well set a precedent, and its impact could be long-lasting.

In fact, most of the senior officials at various shelters believe that this impact is "negative".

If Qiu Tu hadn't displayed such formidable strength and potential, he would likely have already become the target of everyone's attacks and besieged by the three major sanctuaries.

On a smaller scale, Qiu Tu's military operation will certainly affect the political landscape of the 6th and 8th shelters.

Qiu Tu openly violated the orders of Shelter No. 8 by interfering in the internal affairs of Shelter No. 6, and Shelter No. 8 must give a public explanation.

The situation at Shelter 6 has become unpredictable due to Qiu Tu's involvement.

The probability of Princess Xi winning has indeed greatly increased.

However... a strong person can kill everyone with the knife in their hand, but cannot conquer everyone with the knife in their hand.

If the various factions within the Sixth Sanctuary, and the various states, react fiercely to Qiu Tu's entry into the war, all rally around the Kou family...

At that point, the situation in Shelter 6 might really take a turn for the worse.

At this moment, under the watchful eyes of the world, the armored army of Dongyezhou finally crossed the Gobi Desert and successfully entered the border state of the 6th Shelter.

Three hours later, the armored army arrived at Wangbei City, the most remote city in the border state.

At this time, Princess Xi had already arrived in Wangbei City with five high-ranking members of the royalist faction.

These five high-ranking officials are not ordinary people.

Xiao Huan, the governor of both Yanzhou and Kangzhou, oversees all military and political affairs in the two provinces and is a key figure in the Sixth Sanctuary. He is a pillar of the Kang King's army, having served him since his founding. He is exceptionally capable in both political and military matters.

Before King Kang fell seriously ill, he had served as the governor of Zhongshu Prefecture, guarding the "gate" of the 6th sanctuary, and was deeply trusted by King Kang.

Later, when the Prince of Kang fell seriously ill and the Kou family became powerful, he was transferred from the central prefecture to serve as the governor of Yanzhou and Kangzhou.

It was precisely because he was not in the central prefecture that the Kou family was able to take control of the 6th Sanctuary so quickly after the death of the Prince of Kang.

Li Hanxiang, a high-ranking official at the shelter, is the only cabinet minister of the royalist faction. He was a veteran minister of Prince Kang when he was fighting for the throne, and a key figure in Princess Xi's ability to contend with the Kou family in the court over the past two years. He is a pillar of the royalist faction.

Ji Yuan. The general who previously traveled thousands of miles to rescue Princess Xi. Fifth-tier strength. One of the core members of the royalist faction, a high-ranking member of the 6th Sanctuary. Formerly the commander of the Imperial Guards. Later transferred.

The remaining two were named Xu Yun and Du Wenzhong. Both were high-ranking officials in the 6th Shelter, holding important positions in the central core departments.

The fact that Princess Xi brought five core members to personally welcome Qiu Tu's reinforcements is enough to demonstrate how much she values ​​them.

Therefore, the two armies joined forces. The 9 troops of Dongye Prefecture were guided to camp outside the city to rest and recuperate, while Tang Feifei and others were led into the city to receive a banquet hosted by Princess Xi.

The harmonious relationship between the two sides is clearly inconsistent with Qiu Tu's claim that he was "furious because the envoy group was killed".

Therefore, intelligence from all sides quickly began to be transmitted to various factions in the various shelters.

"Princess Xi met with the army of Dongye Prefecture, and the two sides got along very well. It can be basically confirmed that the death of the envoy group was a pretext."

"Princess Xi, along with Xiao Huan, Li Hanxiang, Ji Yuan, Xu Yun, Du Wenzhong, and others, welcomed the high-ranking officials of Qiu Tu's reinforcements."

"The reinforcements' leadership can confirm that the commander is Tang Feifei, the deputy commander is Yu Die, and there is an unfamiliar man with them. He is not Qiu Tu, and his identity has not been found yet."

"After a friendly exchange, the two sides are preparing for a banquet. The next steps for both sides are currently uncertain."

"Qiu Tu has still not appeared. Moreover, he has not been found in Dongye Prefecture. He is suspected to have disappeared without a trace."

"Also, Yu Die is suspected to be the 7th shelter, Fengqi Prefecture, the orphan girl who escaped from the Cheng family back then."

"It seems the Cheng family has also discovered this matter, and they are currently under martial law, presumably discussing the impact of this incident."

.......

at the same time.

The 7th Shelter, Fengqi Prefecture, Cheng Family.

As a long-established local power in Fengqi Prefecture, the Cheng family has always been dependent on the Zhao family, one of the three giants of the 7th Shelter.

Since the establishment of the 7th Shelter, the Cheng family has always followed in the footsteps of the Zhao family, and has always looked to the Zhao family for guidance.

With the help of the Zhao family, the Cheng family participated in the development plan of Fengqi Prefecture and successfully established themselves there.

Thirteen years ago, during the Partridge Terrace Incident, Cheng Hong, the head of the Cheng family, served as a state advisor.

Now, 13 years later, Cheng Hong has been promoted to Speaker of the Fengqi State Assembly.

And recently, he entered the Senate of the 7th Sanctuary, officially becoming one of the high-ranking members of the 7th Sanctuary.

It can be said that the Cheng family is now the true overlord of Fengqi Prefecture, a behemoth. They are an existence that countless officials and common people look up to.

However... the Cheng family, which was supposed to be like this, had its gates tightly closed at this time, refusing any visits from anyone, and the head of the family, Cheng Hong, had returned to his courtyard early and stopped dealing with official business.

the reason is simple.

As local strongmen who had to make way for the Dongye Prefecture army, they naturally sent many spies and informants to monitor and understand the movements of the Dongye Prefecture army.

As it turns out, they were fine when they didn't know, but they were shocked when they found out.

Because that Speaker Yu Die looks so much like the orphan girl who broke with the Cheng family and ran away alone back then.

With a clue, the rest is easier to investigate.

With the Zhao family as their backer, it's relatively difficult for the Cheng family to investigate the confidential information of a high-ranking official at the 8th shelter, but obtaining public information is much easier.

So, it wasn't long before they obtained the information about Yudie over the years.

Yu Die suddenly appeared at the No. 8 shelter 12 years ago. According to her, she was a refugee who fled from the surrounding cities, orphaned and destitute.

Because the 8th shelter was not yet saturated and she was too young, she was likely to be eaten by those around her if she couldn't find food. So the guard took pity on her and put her in the 8th shelter, where she began to be trained as a spy.

After six years of training, Yu Die, upon reaching adulthood, awakened her catastrophic abilities by risking her life and successfully joined the security department system.

After that, Yu Die began to slowly advance in the security department, but due to limited opportunities, she did not make much progress.

It wasn't until two years ago, when the opportunity to expand into Dongye Prefecture was obtained, that Yudie's development began to accelerate.

Later, Yu Die risked her life again, participating in the "Pioneer Experiment" at the 8th Shelter, becoming a candidate and successfully surviving.

This allowed her strength and status to leap forward once again, not only advancing her to a fourth-tier Cataclysm, but also becoming the vice-speaker of a state council.

Finally, because of her past acquaintance with Qiu Tu, after Qiu Tu became the garrison commander of the surrounding area, he promoted her to the position of speaker of a prefecture, a true regional governor.

Looking at this impressive resume, the entire Cheng family broke out in a cold sweat.

The strength of the 7th Shelter is much weaker than that of the 6th Shelter, and at most it is about the same as that of the 8th Shelter.

There are two or three fifth-tier Cataclysmic beings, but they are all from the three major families. For example, the Cheng family's strongest member is only a fourth-tier one.

Now, the orphan girl from back then is comparable to the strongest member of the family, and... her status and power are the same as the head of the family.

More importantly... the person behind this orphan girl is a bit scary.