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In addition, and more importantly, when someone suddenly hears that things have changed drastically, the normal response should be to contact the relevant authorities to inquire about the "details of the changes," rather than directly asking "what to do next."

This kind of behavior is practically like writing "I have a problem" on their forehead.

With that thought in mind, Qiu Tu kept this detail in mind and then began to confess and probe further.

He took Jasmine's hand, sat her on the sofa, and then, after using a "special artifact" to create a soundproof area around them, slowly began to speak.

"Jasmine. Listen to me first."

As he spoke, Qiu Tu recounted in detail the entire process of being tested by Elena that day.

Everything he said was true, so he didn't even need to fabricate lies.

Only when he mentioned that Jasmine was the "Chaos Witch" did Qiu Tu deliberately pause for a moment, and then look at Jasmine.

Just then, Jasmine happened to look at him.

Their eyes met, and Qiu Tu clearly noticed a fleeting smile in Jasmine's eyes.

However, this was quickly replaced by surprise.

The speed was so fast that Qiu Tu felt like he was seeing things.

So he quickly recalled his memories and carefully reviewed them several times.

After confirming that he hadn't misread it, Qiu Tu didn't show it on the surface, but he slowly let out a breath in his heart.

The probability that Jasmine is the "Chaos Witch" is over 70%.

After all, if Jasmine wasn't the "Witch of Chaos" herself, given the "Witch of Chaos's" position in the "Chaos Path," Jasmine would definitely be terrified or at a loss.

A smile appeared in her eyes, clearly indicating anticipation and amusement.

Just then, as Qiu Tu was thinking this, Jasmine spoke up.

She continued to feign innocence, looking at Qiu Tu with a pitiful expression, and said, "Brother, why did you call me 'Queen Witch'...?"

"If Her Majesty the Witch knew, she would be furious."

Upon hearing Jasmine's words, Qiu Tu knew that this was likely a test.

So he said righteously, "Don't worry, Jasmine."

"During this time, I've obtained a lot of information about 'Her Majesty the Witch' from Sister Zhaoji, Xiao Yuanyao, and various other channels."

"Then I also confirmed that 'Her Majesty the Witch' is beautiful inside and out, a generous and tolerant person. And she has consistently dedicated herself to bringing chaos to the entire world."

"If she knew that we were doing this to complete the task assigned by the Guardian God King, she probably wouldn't blame us."

"After all, one should act expediently in urgent situations."

"You should know that I have already attracted the attention of the Temple of Order, and you will soon be noticed as well."

"If I don't exaggerate your status, the 'Temple's' interrogation department will probably be calling you in for questioning very soon."

At this point, Qiu Tu had a sudden inspiration, then added with a smile, "You didn't see how terrified Elena was when I told her you were the 'Witch of Chaos'."

"She even gave me a rundown of how powerful 'Her Majesty the Witch,' saying that she's currently the strongest being in the entire 'Ancient Continent,' and even the high-ranking God-Kings of the 'Temple' are no match for her."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, a smile flashed across Jasmine's eyes again, but she quickly suppressed it.

Although all of this was fleeting, Qiu Tu still managed to capture it keenly.

Therefore, he felt more at ease.

—Indeed, birds of a feather flock together. She knew that even if Zhao Ji's best friend had a different personality, she would most likely enjoy flattery. It was just a matter of degree.

Besides, no normal person would dislike being praised. So, when you have nothing to do, it's never a bad thing to subtly compliment the "Chaos Witch".

After hearing Qiu Tu's explanation, Jasmine seemed to be comforted and gradually calmed down.

However, after calming down for two seconds, her brows furrowed again.

Her long, thick, downturned eyelashes trembled slightly, like a butterfly alighting, then she looked up, her clear, pure almond-shaped eyes meeting Qiu Tu's, and asked, "But... brother, how can you climb the ranks and gather intelligence now that you've revealed your identity like this?"

Hearing Jasmine's words, Qiu Tu knew that the main event of the night had finally arrived.

Whether tonight's plan will work or not depends on this.

Thinking this, he looked at Jasmine and said, "It's simple. Because I promised to become their spy, helping them gather intelligence on the 'Chaos Path' in return."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Jasmine's eyes remained calm, as if she had already anticipated all of this, but a look of surprise appeared on her face.

She hesitated for a moment, looked at Qiu Tu, and then asked a crucial question, "Then... brother, are you a member of the 'Chaos Faction' or the 'Temple of Order'?"

Speaking of this, she seemed to recall her persona as a tea master, and then a perfectly timed smile appeared on her face, her dimples shallow, sweet and harmless. "Look what I'm thinking. Of course, brother is on our side."

At this point, she looked up again, her large, almond-shaped eyes gazing at Qiu Tu.

At that moment, Qiu Tu also happened to be looking at her.

The two looked at each other again, and Qiu Tu smiled. He said, "Of course. My heart is with us, of course."

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Jasmine continued to look at him pitifully and asked in her clear voice, "Will you always protect me, brother?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu smiled, reached out and touched Jasmine's hair, and then said, "Of course. Don't worry."

After receiving Qiu Tu's affirmative reply, Jasmine's smile became even brighter.

She exclaimed excitedly, "That's great! I knew I hadn't misjudged my brother!"

After saying that, she pouted her rosy lips and said, "Although I don't know what my brother is doing, I believe in him. Go for it, brother! I'll always be on your side!"

It has to be said that there is a real reason why "green tea" girls can always attract the opposite sex, regardless of gender.

Whether Jasmine was telling the truth or lying, this unconditional trust can easily move people or make them feel guilty.

Of course, that refers to ordinary people.

Given Qiu Tu's current level, let alone such sycophantic remarks, even if Jasmine were to remove her armor and Gu kept showering him with compliments, he would still only superficially agree and then continue doing what he was supposed to do afterward.

So, after confessing to Jasmine and testing her, Qiu Tu took the initiative to end the conversation that evening.

He got up, picked up the book that Jasmine had just dropped, handed it back to her, told her to get some rest, and then went upstairs to rest.

Watching Qiu Tu go upstairs, Jasmine picked up her book again and started reading while humming a little tune.

All the events of tonight seemed to have no effect on her whatsoever...

It's as if... there's no one in this world who can threaten her at all...

.....

Meanwhile, just as Qiu Tu returned to his room to rest, and Jasmine continued reading her book...

In the western part of the ancient continent, there lies a hidden, dark underground divine kingdom.

Unlike other underground divine kingdoms, this one was deathly silent, devoid of cicada chirps or bird calls, as if devoid of any life.

Above that vast black divine kingdom, three towering phantoms appeared out of thin air.

The illusory figures were indistinct, as if shrouded in darkness, and their voices were a buzzing sound, filled with an aged and decaying quality.

"We've received news that things have changed."

"what happened?"

"It's unclear, but it seems someone is playing both sides between 'order' and 'chaos.'"

"Trying to navigate between 'order' and 'chaos'? Doesn't he know that 'order' and 'chaos' are the most irreconcilable things?"

"Furthermore... the 'ultimate paths' studied by both 'Chaos' and 'Order' are completely opposite. How can one possibly succeed in both?"

"I don't know... but with someone like this stirring up trouble, the whole world might be different. We can observe him first; this person seems quite interesting..."

"it is good."

As the voice responded, the three towering black figures gradually fell silent.

They closed their eyes, just as the sun in this desolate world slowly disappeared.

Meanwhile, darkness slowly engulfed the entire world, and on that vast, black earth, tombstones stood densely packed, resembling scars on the land...

.....

The next day, Qiu Tu went to Elena's palace again.

In the grand hall filled with the aroma of wine, Elena leaned against the couch, her robe half-open, yawning as if she had been working hard all night.

She lazily gave Qiu Tu a few instructions, bestowed upon him a mirror-shaped "communication artifact" that could traverse worlds, and then proceeded to make grand promises to him.

Her captivating eyes fell upon Qiu Tu, and she said, "God King Qiu Tu, you should have learned about the rules of our 'Temple' yesterday."

"Our 'Temple' is an organization built around the 'God-King of Order.' Therefore, we have various rules and benefits."

"And the most crucial of these is 'the temple belongs to the gods.'"

"For a God-King to advance in rank, the number of subordinate gods they possess is the primary factor. The strength of an Order God-King who joins the 'Temple' will also consist of two parts: their own 'personal subordinate gods' and 'Temple subordinate gods.'"

"A 'personal deity' is a deity that you yourself devour or subdue. This is your own personal property and power."

"And the 'temple's personal deity' is the personal deity bestowed upon you by the 'temple'."

"Most of these subordinate deities are either attached to the 'Temple' and seek its protection, or they are deities cultivated by the 'Temple' itself."

"The 'temples' typically assign subordinate gods to each god-king based on their rank. This serves both to enhance the god-kings' power and to assist them in their duties."

"In theory, as long as the God-King does not make mistakes or have his rank reduced, these subordinate gods will always remain under his command."

"As for the cases where a God-King falls or is demoted, the 'Temple' will be reclaimed and then reassigned to another God-King."

At this point, Elena paused for a moment, then continued, "It is precisely because of this system that our God-Kings of the 'Order Path' have progressed so rapidly."

"Because on average, the 'Temple' can provide the God-King with about one-third of the subordinate gods in each realm."

Hearing Elena's words, Qiu Tu nodded slightly.

Qiu Tu had already heard Qing'e explain this amazing system last night. Of course, he was astonished by it.

Such a system can not only effectively win over all the deities in the "Order Path" system with security and benefits, but also greatly reduce the internal friction of the "Order Path".

In the long run, the "order path" will definitely develop faster than other paths.

No wonder the "Order Path" is one of the strongest paths in the "Ancient Continent" despite its small number of users.

Seeing Qiu Tu nod, Elena lazily said, "So... the more merits you accumulate, the higher your position will be, and your strength will rise accordingly."

"So... do your best to complete this mission. The Temple will not let you down."

She thought for a moment and then offered a more realistic promise: "As long as you can successfully complete this task, although I can't guarantee that you will definitely be promoted to a Level 3 God King, a Level 2 God King and a high-ranking position in the department are still a certainty."

The terms, just like Elena's promise yesterday, were neither bad nor particularly generous.

However, this is also Elena's personality: she follows the rules and rarely gives special treatment to anyone, but she also doesn't suffer a great loss; her main principle is fairness.

Therefore, Qiu Tu didn't haggle: for him now, being able to quickly advance to the second level of God King was enough. His accumulation of experience had always been insufficient, and he was worried that if he advanced too quickly, problems would arise.

Qiu Tu bowed, thanked him, and then left the main hall.

This time, Qiu Tu was going back to negotiate with Bai Yi and help end the great war, so he didn't bring Zhu Wu, Qing Lan, or even... Jasmine.

He traveled lightly, leaving the "Kingdom of the God of Wine" alone, and then flew at full speed towards the "Chaotic Western Capital".

From the "Chaotic Western Capital" to the "Land of the God of Wine," Qiu Tu and his group spent two full days traveling because they didn't know the route.

However, Qiu Tu only flew for half a day from the "Land of the God of Wine" to the "Chaotic Western Capital".

Entering the "Chaotic Western Capital" according to Xiao Yuanyao's instructions, Qiu Tu sensed something strange about the gathering point of this "world passage." It seemed... people were filled with unease.

Because he was on a mission, Qiu Tu didn't inquire in detail, but only secretly listened for a few keywords.

It seems to involve things like destruction, death, and being hunted down.

He simply memorized these keywords and then headed towards the "Chaotic Western Capital" central hub, intending to ask the white-robed man about it later.

After flying for another two hours, Qiu Tu arrived at the central area of ​​"Chaotic Western Capital".

Upon arriving at the central area's gathering place, Qiu Tu felt a blur before his eyes, and the next second, he found himself in an antique-style hall.

Meanwhile, the white-robed... or rather, the God King Shepherd Heart, was leisurely sipping tea and playing chess with himself.

Upon seeing Qiu Tu appear, the man in white didn't even look up and said indifferently, "You're back?"

Seeing the white-robed man's pretentious manner, Qiu Tu grunted in response, then his mind raced for a moment before he suddenly spoke up.

"Yes, the witch sent me to give you an order."

In that instant, even though the white robes concealed it perfectly, Qiu Tu still noticed that the hand holding the teacup trembled slightly...