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Zeji said coldly, "This is a 'Pupil Technique'."
Qiu Tu had seen Zhao Ji's pupil technique before; whoever she glared at would die!
His eyes lit up immediately, and he asked, "Was it the one you used?"
Zeki: ....
Zhao Ji gave Qiu Tu a cold look. "It's not nighttime now."
Qiu Tu quickly chimed in, "The day and night in the boundless sea of the mind and the real world are reversed; there's always one of them being night. So, you can actually dream 24 hours a day."
Zeki: ....
Zhao Ji was too lazy to argue with Qiu Tu. She said, "This eye technique is something I created myself. It has the effect of folding space and shattering matter."
"It's not difficult, but it's quite powerful."
"Although you are not a 'destruction' pathway, with skillful use, you can be considered to have the ability to protect yourself in the 'Boundless Sea of the Heart - Core Area'."
"At that time, you can avoid encountering danger on your way to find me."
Upon hearing Zhao Ji's words, Qiu Tu blinked and then sincerely thanked her, "Thank you, Sister Zhao Ji."
Zhao Ji gave a soft "hmm" and then closed her eyes to continue cultivating.
She wasn't really kind to Qiu Tu.
However... if we want Qiu Tu to participate in that trial, we need to make sure that Qiu Tu has the ability to survive independently in the "Boundless Heart Sea - Core Area".
The "Opening Heaven" sword technique that she taught Qiu Tu before was actually a top-level sword move.
Once he learns it, Qiu Tu's combat power will increase dramatically.
While it might not be as extreme as her, capable of killing enemies two or more levels higher, with her early-stage sixth-tier strength, she could still easily defeat a peak sixth-tier enemy.
However, from Qiu Tu's few words, she could clearly tell that Qiu Tu hadn't learned it.
After all, the jade pendant she gave Qiu Tu could only be used once. Learning is learning, and not learning is not learning. What does "still learning" even mean?
This was clearly Qiu Tu's casual remark to "save face."
Therefore, she had no choice but to settle for second best and give Qiu Tu a new secret technique to help him protect himself....
To be honest, Zhao Ji was actually a little disappointed after learning that Qiu Tu had not learned "Opening the Heavens".
After all, Qiu Tu's rapid progress and remarkable achievements during this period have repeatedly raised Zhao Ji's opinion of him, making Zhao Ji think that Qiu Tu is... a prodigy second only to her.
Unexpectedly, even a top-level sword technique stumped him.
'As expected... there are far too few geniuses like me in this world...'
At this moment, Qiu Tu had no idea what Zhao Ji was thinking. If he did, he would definitely cry out that he was innocent.
Because he really didn't lie to Zhao Ji. He was indeed "studying".
The reason is simple: Qiu Tu had witnessed the power of "Opening Heaven".
Therefore, after obtaining the "Opening Heaven" sword technique, he seriously considered how to handle it.
Because the jade pendant could only be used once, Qiu Tu faced two choices: use it himself and see if he could learn how to use it based on his own comprehension.
The other option, of course, is... to use cheats.
Don't forget, not long ago, Qiu Tu gained his third cheat code: "getting something for nothing".
This cheat system automatically completes the tasks assigned by Qiu Tu, as if summoning a transparent Qiu Tu clone to diligently complete the tasks.
Through subsequent tests, Qiu Tu discovered that the effects of this "getting something for nothing" went far beyond that.
Its learning and training abilities seem to be almost at Qiu Tu's peak, and its learning and cultivation effects are much stronger than Qiu Tu's normal state.
In addition, it has a "progress bar" on it, which allows Qiu Tu to know the remaining progress accurately.
So... Qiu Tu chose to use cheats almost without hesitation.
Then, to everyone's surprise, something amazing happened.
After setting up to learn the "Opening Heaven" sword technique and preparing the jade pendant, "Gaining Without Effort" indeed shattered the jade pendant.
However... the pixelated character in "Get Rich Without Working" did indeed pick up a wooden sword and start practicing meticulously.
The "Earn Without Effort" option also displays the progress of the "Beginning" sword technique training.
However, this sword technique might indeed be too advanced. So, after several days, the learning progress is only about 60%.
It looks like it will take another 10 days to half a month to fully learn it.
This is also why Qiu Tu said he was "still learning".
As it turned out, Zhao Ji misunderstood Qiu Tu's meaning, thinking that Qiu Tu hadn't learned it and was just being stubborn to save face.
However, even if Qiu Tu really knew what Zhao Ji was thinking, he probably wouldn't explain it.
After all... it's a new secret technique! And it's a pupil technique!
Just being looked down upon by Zhao Ji would grant him a secret technique; Qiu Tu would be more than happy to let Zhao Ji misunderstand him every day.
After all... once we've acquired and mastered the secret techniques, we can always slap Zhao Ji in the face again.
Qiu Tu had been wanting to put a white face mask on her for a while now...
"three...."
During this time, Zhao Ji was exceptionally lenient with Qiu Tu. She not only stopped arguing about "the Shu Road," but even started explaining things to him.
Such positive changes made Qiu Tu a little complacent, and he started to boast in his mind again.
As a result, despite his expertise, he was still caught by Zhao Ji!
'Does this woman really not have mind-reading abilities?! That's ridiculous!'
......
Thus, Qiu Tu learned about the strength of the "Boundless Heart Sea - Core Area" and the "Celestial God Rank" from Zhao Ji; coupled with the eye technique given to him by Zhao Ji, Qiu Tu returned with a full harvest.
According to Zhao Ji, after Qiu Tu leaves, she will go to the "Boundless Heart Sea - Core Area" to make preparations in advance.
Although Qiu Tu was somewhat reluctant to part with her, he really didn't have a legitimate reason to stop her.
However, Qiu Tu had grown accustomed to being beneath Zhao Ji, clinging to her leg, and sheltered from the storm by her presence. With Zhao Ji gone, Qiu Tu was indeed finding it somewhat difficult to adjust.
Fortunately, having lived two lives, Qiu Tu has always known that what belongs to others is still theirs, and even if you secretly play with it for a few hours, it still belongs to them.
To have confidence, you need to possess it yourself!
Therefore, during the time that Zhao Ji sheltered him from the storm, Qiu Tu never stopped progressing and successfully advanced to the 6th rank, becoming one of the top 10 strongest individuals in the human faction.
In this way, even after Zhao Ji leaves, Qiu Tu will have enough confidence to meet the challenges ahead.
Thinking this, Qiu Tu looked back in the direction of the woman after leaving Zhao Ji's underground palace.
From today onwards, for the next month or so, I'll be on my own...
Meanwhile, as Qiu Tu looked at Zhao Ji...
Hidden beneath the desert in a secret palace.
As she was meditating, Zhao Ji seemed to sense something in the darkness, then opened her eyes and looked up at the rooftop not far away.
Her gaze seemed to pierce through layers of space, rooftops, gravel, and soil, finally landing on Qiu Tu.
Looking at Qiu Tu, her gaze was neither joyful nor sorrowful, but her mind was in deep thought...
It has been decided that Qiu Tu will not be taken along for the time being, and he will come to us on his own.
So... should we bring Lariro?
Bringing it along would seem like a complete burden.
If we don't take her, will we just hand her over to Qiu Tu's clutches?
Thinking of Lariluo's identity and her relationship with her, Zhao Ji's beautiful brows furrowed slightly.
It seems like no matter which option I choose, there will be a lot of trouble later on...
Thinking this, Zhao Ji's gaze deepened...
......
After talking with Zhao Ji, Qiu Tu left the "Eastern Industry Area" and went directly to the "Northern View Area" through the "Regional Space Passage" built by La Ri Luo.
Afterwards, they returned to the city lord's mansion in "Wangbei City" through the "Wangbei Area".
Guan Xiao was already waiting there.
Upon seeing Qiu Tu return, Guan Xiao quickly stood up straight and saluted Qiu Tu, saying, "Speaker."
When Qiu Tu saw Guan Xiao coming to find him, he sensed that it wasn't going to be anything good.
Sure enough, after considerately pouring Qiu Tu a glass of water, Guan Xiao cautiously said to Qiu Tu, "Speaker... there's a small problem, and I don't know if I should report it to you."
Hearing Guan Xiao's words, Qiu Tu looked up at her while drinking water, and then said irritably, "You've already put it this far, if I said I shouldn't have, would you really not report it?"
At this point, Qiu Tu waved his hand and said, "Speak. What is it?"
Guan Xiao bent down and whispered, "You gave instructions before. In order to win over the hearts of the people in the 6th and 7th shelters more quickly, apart from the Zhao family and the Han family, other forces will remain inactive for the time being."
“In the past few days, we have captured Zhao Pan’s son and other accomplices in the disaster zone near Shelter No. 7.”
"As it turned out, I don't know if something went wrong. After interrogating Zhao Pan's son, Speaker Yu Die was so enraged that she killed him."
"After that, she started gathering the security bureau's personnel, and it seemed to her that she was preparing to uproot the Cheng family completely."
Upon hearing Guan Xiao's words, Qiu Tu paused, his hand holding the water glass still, and his brows furrowed slightly.
Yu Die (Qin Shuman) is the first person Qiu Tu meets in this world, and also one of the women he is closest to.
However, the only thing that Qiu Tu regretted was that when he was in close contact with Yu Die, he always used the body of "Qin Shuman".
He tried several times to shoot at Yu Die's true form, but was refused each time.
At that time, Yu Die meant that... her background was rather special, and her family situation was rather complicated. She needed to resolve her family issues first before she could give herself to Qiu Tu.
In the period that followed, Qiu Tu also tried to find out about Yu Die's family through various channels.
But... nothing was found. All that was known was that Rain Butterfly was suspected to have come from Shelter No. 7.
It wasn't until recently that Qiu Tu finally learned about Yu Die's background: the Cheng family of the 7th Shelter.
Qiu Tu also learned about the conflict between the Cheng family and Yu Die back then.
Fortunately... to Qiu Tu, the Cheng family is now like an ant, and he doesn't need to care about them too much.
The only problem is... the timing isn't really good.
After all, with the change of government in the 6th and 7th shelters, none of the three major shelters in the "Southwest Region," including the 2nd shelter, have offered any blessings or affirmation.
If we cause any more trouble at this time, we might get caught red-handed...
Thinking this, Qiu Tu held his water glass, his brows furrowed in deep thought...
After a moment, he sighed softly, then waved his hand and said, "Let her make a scene."
"Arrange for more trusted confidants to drive away everyone within a ten-mile radius of the Cheng family, and try to keep the news from leaking out."
Speaking of this, Qiu Tu was still worried about Yu Die.
So after a slight hesitation, he said, "Never mind, I'll go with you."
Guan Xiao probably wanted this outcome. So when she saw Qiu Tu preparing to go in person, she quickly smiled and said, "Speaker, I also think it would be better if you went in person."
For some reason, Qiu Tu felt that Guan Xiao was acting a little strange, as if she was implying something.
Could it be... that there's something else wrong with Yu Die's actions this time?
Or perhaps... there are too many forces involved? The situation is a bit complicated?
Surely Guan Xiao doesn't think that by personally helping Yu Die clean up the mess, he can win the beauty's heart, so he's hinting that he should go there himself?
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Chapter 597 Qiu Tu: Actually, I could advance to the seventh rank right now! (7k words)
Thinking this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but look at Guan Xiao with suspicion.