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Qiu Tu's slightly furrowed brows remained furrowed.
Guan Xiao's discovery was indeed somewhat unexpected.
Although he had guessed that the Witch of Chaos cared about Lariro, he only thought that the Witch of Chaos had experimented on Zhao Ji, and never considered that there was a relationship between the two.
At this moment, Guan Xiao continued, "These past few days, whenever I have free time, I observe the interactions between Jasmine and Princess La Riro."
"I also kept recalling what that feeling was like back then."
"It wasn't until last night that I began to understand."
At this point, a glint flashed in her eyes, which seemed to see right through people. She said, "I feel... the relationship between Jasmine and Princess Lariro is similar to my relationship with the 'Insect Queen.'"
"Like a mother and an individual."
"The two are independent of each other, but they are also interconnected and can even influence each other."
The Insect Queen is Guan Xiao's "catastrophic pathway," the embodiment of her "catastrophic pathway." She must control the flying birds and mosquitoes through the Insect Queen.
The insect queen also has her own independent consciousness. Therefore, she can continue to carry out the tasks assigned by Guan Xiao even when Guan Xiao is unconscious or busy.
This is a relatively rare and special form of "catastrophic capability".
Now that Guan Xiao was drawing an analogy between La Riluo and Jasmine, Qiu Tu suddenly had an ominous premonition.
However, he didn't immediately think the worst. Instead, he tentatively asked, "Is it like a mother-daughter relationship?"
"For example... Jasmine is like a mother, and Larilu is like a daughter?"
Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Guan Xiao hesitated for a moment. She closed her eyes and carefully considered what he meant.
After a moment, she replied, "Does the commander suspect that Larilu has Jasmine's bloodline?"
She shook her head without hesitation, "It's not that feeling."
Qiu Tu's heart sank slowly.
However, he didn't show it, but instead smiled and said, "Alright. It's your turn to ask."
Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Guan Xiao pondered for a moment and also asked a question about Jasmine, "Jasmine... is she some kind of extremely powerful being?"
This question was practically a freebie, so Qiu Tu nodded nonchalantly. He even revealed Jasmine's identity for free: "She's the current queen of the 'Chaos Path,' the Chaos Witch."
Perhaps worried that Guan Xiao still didn't understand the significance of this name, Qiu Tu added, "Currently the number one expert in the entire world."
This time, Guan Xiao's pupils actually contracted slightly.
Even so, Guan Xiao pondered for a moment before asking a question, "Then... how does Princess Zhao Ji compare to her?"
Perhaps worried that she had asked a silly question, she thought for a moment and then added, "Your Highness, how long will it take to surpass her?"
Qiu Tu pondered for a moment, then casually said, "If everything goes smoothly, with Zhao Ji's talent, it will take at least 3-5 years."
Upon hearing this, Guan Xiao immediately showed a thoughtful expression, and then murmured, "That is indeed very strong."
Qiu Tu: .....
Qiu Tu's statement about 3-5 years was actually motivated by a desire to salvage Zhao Ji's reputation.
After all... she's the Witch of Chaos, a figure standing at the very top of the entire "Eternal Continent".
At that point, even if there's a slight difference in talent, it won't be significant. It could very well be the difference between 97 and 99.
Their talents are about the same, but the other person has cultivated for hundreds of years. How could Zhao Ji catch up so quickly?
As it turned out, Qiu Tu dared to say it, and Guan Xiao actually dared to believe it.
Thinking this, Qiu Tu felt a little resentful that he had set up a magic array around the room to prevent eavesdropping and spying before Guan Xiao entered.
If Zhao Ji heard these words, she might even develop a better impression of me and Guan Xiao.
After Guan Xiao finished asking her question, it was Qiu Tu's turn.
So, after regaining his composure, Qiu Tu asked his second question, "What's your view on the current situation at the Western Branch of the 'Temple'?"
Under Qiu Tu's instructions, Qing Lan had already informed Guan Xiao about Qiu Tu's current situation in the "Temple" and all the recent events that had happened.
Considering the latest developments today, Qiu Tu led over a hundred celestial beings into battle, which is why he asked this question.
However, upon hearing Qiu Tu's question, Guan Xiao's expression became even more serious.
She looked at Qiu Tu, then gave a serious assessment with four words: "Full of danger."
She paused, then added, "Especially after seeing that the commander could mobilize so many gods, I felt even more terrified."
After speaking, she didn't wait for Qiu Tu's reply, but instead asked a question, "Sir, if I'm not mistaken..."
"The Guardian God-King Elena isn't in seclusion, is she?"
Upon hearing Guan Xiao's words, Qiu Tu's face gradually broke into a smile, and his gaze towards Guan Xiao softened with admiration...
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Chapter 772 The Secret of Lariro and the Witch of Chaos (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
It must be said that Guan Xiao truly inherited Qiu Tu's skills; her keenness for clues and intelligence analysis abilities are both top-notch.
Many fragmented clues were laid out before her, and she only needed to go through them in her mind to roughly grasp the key information.
Seeing Qiu Tu's admiring gaze, Guan Xiao didn't feel particularly smug.
She explained, "The reason I believe that Queen Elena did not go into seclusion is because..."
"It's because... given the commander's current situation in the 'Temple,' it would be very difficult for him to mobilize so many gods and god-kings."
She paused for a moment, then added, "However, I don't know how the commander determined that Lady Elena was not in seclusion and went to negotiate with her."
As she spoke, she added, "Although the conclusions of these two analyses are the same, the difficulty levels are worlds apart."
Upon hearing Guan Xiao's flattery, Qiu Tu couldn't help but smile again.
It has to be said that Guan Xiao is a woman who makes people feel very comfortable as soon as she opens her mouth.
A word of praise sounds both genuine and pleasant.
So Qiu Tu just glanced at her indifferently and gave a brief explanation.
He said, "Actually... Elena didn't go into seclusion. I was just guessing at first."
"The reason for this speculation is simple: it's about putting yourself in others' shoes."
Qiu Tu paced around the room for a couple of steps before speaking, "You should remember that all the factions within the 'Boundless Heart Sea' misunderstood my weakness, right?"
Guan Xiao paused, then said somewhat uncertainly, "You like...good looks?"
Qiu Tu nodded in satisfaction. "Yes."
He said, "All sides believe that I am obsessed with beautiful women and cannot extricate myself. Therefore, they have always believed that this is my greatest weakness."
"But actually... I deliberately let it out so they would speculate."
Guan Xiao:...
Even though Guan Xiao is a professional and has immense respect for Qiu Tu, she almost couldn't hold back her emotions at that moment.
Qiu Tu, however, didn't notice Guan Xiao's state and continued, "Precisely because I deliberately revealed my weaknesses in the past, I tend to think more deeply when I encounter the weakness of a powerful figure that everyone knows."
"Just like Elena's weakness, which everyone acknowledges: whenever she uses her innate divine skill, she will lose a portion of her strength and must go into seclusion to recuperate for a period of time to recover." (Chapter 763)
Guan Xiao snapped out of his thoughts, a thoughtful expression on his face, and then asked, "So, Commander, you think that the statement 'using one's innate divine skill results in a loss of strength and the need for seclusion' is a smokescreen deliberately released by Elena?"
Qiu Tu nodded and said seriously, "Yes."
There are two reasons.
"First, this weakness is simply too great."
"If Elena really has this weakness, then she is too easy to target. As long as two experts are sent to attack Elena from the front and the back, Elena will be unable to resist."
"And if she is unable to resist, the western branch of the 'Temple of Order' could very well be wiped out."
"Given such immense danger, how did the 'Temple' agree to appoint her as the Guardian God-King of the Western Branch?"
"This is not reasonable for a rigorous 'orderly approach'."
Guan Xiao nodded thoughtfully, agreeing with Qiu Tu's assessment.
Then she continued, "And what's the second reason?"
Qiu Tu extended his hand and said, "The second reason is... I touched it."
Guan Xiao: ?
Qiu Tu's face showed no hint of frivolity; instead, he said with a serious expression, "My public persona is that I enjoy beautiful women, so when I'm with women, I tend to be more daring."
"After guessing that the side effects of Elena's 'Innate Divine Skill' were most likely fake, I tentatively explored her body multiple times." (Chapter 763)
Qiu Tu's face was full of seriousness as he said, "She might think I have ulterior motives towards her, or that I'm flirting with her."
"But actually... I was examining her body."
Guan Xiao had something she wanted to say, but she didn't know where to begin.
Qiu Tu didn't pay any attention and continued, "After my examination, I found that her body was not damaged much."
"That actually makes sense. After all... she only triggered her 'innate divine skill' that day, which scared off the God King Mu Xin; she didn't actually make a move."
"Everything in this world follows the principle of equivalent exchange. Theoretically, since she didn't have the ability, she shouldn't have had to pay such a high price."
At this point, Qiu Tu paused for a moment, then continued, "More importantly... during my examination, her body was still responding." (Chapter 763)
Qiu Tu placed his hand on Guan Xiao's shoulder and said, "You know that."
"Let alone when someone is injured. Even when someone is sick or overworked, it is actually very difficult for them to have any desires."
"But she did have it. That proves that she is actually very healthy."
Guan Xiao nodded thoughtfully.
Although Qiu Tu's verification process is extremely difficult to evaluate, it must be said that it makes some sense.
So she added, "And... Lady Elena does indeed have a motive to pretend to be in seclusion."
"According to the information I received from my superior, Lady Elena enjoys drinking and is not particularly fond of political affairs."
"Pretending to go into seclusion can both create a smokescreen, causing people to misjudge her weaknesses, and also allow her to slack off and drink more heavily."
Hearing Guan Xiao's words, Qiu Tu smiled and nodded slightly. This was indeed part of his consideration.
He then continued, "Of course, if that's all, I'm not sure if she's just pretending to be in seclusion."
"More importantly, the next day."
Reminded by Qiu Tu, Guan Xiao quickly recalled the intelligence from the next day.
After a moment, she said with a look of realization, "Is it about the Goddess Qing'e coming to help the commander?" (Chapter 764)
Qiu Tu nodded slightly, "Yes."
Qiu Tu said with a serious expression, "Qing'e is Elena's head housekeeper. She is essentially Elena's mouthpiece, and every move she makes represents Elena's will."
"So although she has the power to coordinate the various departments, she doesn't take action easily most of the time."
"But that day, after I asked her for help, she arrived very quickly and helped me into the 'Execution Department.' I wouldn't believe it if I hadn't consulted Elena."
Guan Xiao nodded upon hearing Qiu Tu's words.
As Qiu Tu's head housekeeper, Guan Xiao understood all too well what Qing'e could and couldn't do in her position, and she also understood all too well the methods Qing'e could use.
Without instructions from someone above, Qing'e would never have come to help Qiu Tu resolve the crisis.
The simplest "delay" tactic is enough to help her avoid 90% of the things she doesn't want to do.
And because of the special nature of this position, Qiu Tu could hardly have any objections.
At this point, Qiu Tu added, "Another piece of evidence I found was with Hua Wanwan in the 'Training Department'."
As Qiu Tu's most important confidant, Guan Xiao knew Hua Wanwan's identity.
Her gaze shifted slightly, and she asked softly, "Is it because Lady Hua Wanwan has been behaving very cautiously?"
Qiu Tu nodded slightly. "Her palace is not only perpetually filled with sandalwood incense that can interfere with spiritual probing."
"Moreover, when he spoke to me, he used code words the whole time."
"Of course, it's normal for her to be so cautious as a nail."