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After saying that, she gestured with her hand, "Sir, please."

Qiu Tu nodded slightly and then followed him inside.

However, while following behind Qing'e, Qiu Tu was also pondering this matter.

The Heavy Stone God King's position in the "Temple - West Branch" was second only to Elena, and given Elena's methods and status, it was clear that Hua Wanwan and other high-ranking members had her direct subordinates. Yet, none of them received the same treatment.

From this perspective, Elena did indeed give Qiu Tu extremely special treatment.

In officialdom, special treatment from superiors is the most common political trend.

Therefore, this is clearly Elena sending a signal to Qiu Tu and the entire "Temple - West Branch".

But... why is that?

Qiu Tu doesn't believe that Elena was conquered by his novel methods such as "sliding around" and "golden finger".

As a high-ranking official of the "Temple," how could Elena possibly let desire consume her reason? Moreover, even if she were truly interested in these things, with her status, she could easily summon countless people to serve her with a mere wave of her hand.

There must be another reason....

Thinking about this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but recall a detail that Qing'e had just mentioned.

'This treatment was only given today?'

'It seems only one major event happened today?'

Thinking this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but turn around and glance in the direction of his own courtyard.

Although Qiu Tu and Elena worked together to cover it up, some of the aura fluctuations caused by Zhao Ji's advancement still lingered in the sky.

A hint of understanding flickered in Qiu Tu's eyes...

When it comes to Zephyr's strength, besides herself, the person who knows best is probably Elena, the world ruler of the "Dionysus Kingdom".

Even Qiu Tu, due to issues with world access, wasn't as clear as Elena...

'It seems that Sister Zhaoji's strength after this advancement is truly terrifying....'

Even Elena, who had been feigning ignorance, took the initiative to show goodwill....

'Hmph, I thought she was still hung up on my massage!'

After roughly guessing what Elena was doing, Qiu Tu felt relieved.

After all, with Zhao Ji backing him up, he could indeed be more assertive.

And so, following Qing'e, they arrived at the main hall.

Although Elena granted them permission not to report, the two could not possibly barge into the main hall without her permission.

So Qiu Tu slowly stood outside the palace gate, waiting for Qing'e to go and inform her first.

As soon as he stopped, Qing'e also stopped.

Then Qing'e didn't continue walking inside. Instead, she turned to Qiu Tu and suddenly asked, "Lord Qiu Tu, what have you thought about the massage?"

Upon hearing Qing'e's words, Qiu Tu: .....

Just when I thought Elena had stopped thinking about my massage, Qing'e suddenly started thinking about it again.

However, Qiu Tu always felt that Qing'e's request for him to give her a special massage was for some other purpose, or even a trap.

In addition, he had been quite busy lately, so after hesitating for a moment, he ultimately declined Qing'e's offer.

"Lady Qing'e, I've been quite busy lately. I may not have time for a while."

Of course, as Elena's assistant, Qiu Tu wouldn't offend Qing'e for no reason, so he quickly added,

"However, once I'm less busy during this period, I can take another look..."

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Qing'e was clearly a little disappointed.

A hint of resentment surfaced in her clear eyes, but since Qiu Tu had already said so, her good upbringing prevented her from pressing further, so she could only say, "Qing'e understands, I'm sorry to have troubled Lord Qiu Tu."

After saying that, she hesitated for a moment as if she had thought of something, and then spoke again, "However, Lord Qiu Tu, I have a treasure that can help someone who has advanced to the God King level recover."

"If Lord Qiu Tu is interested, you can come and talk to me."

After saying that, Qing'e did not ask any further questions. Instead, she stepped into the main hall and bowed slightly to Elena above her. "Your Majesty, Lord Qiu Tu requests an audience."

Upon hearing Qing'e's words, Elena, who was drinking, stood up slightly and waved her hand with bleary eyes, "Let him in."

Qing'e bowed and said expressionlessly, "Yes."

After saying that, she walked outside and gestured to Qiu Tu, "Lord Qiu Tu, please."

Qiu Tu was actually standing right outside the palace gate, and he could see Elena's exposed beauty.

So, upon hearing Qing'e's words, he nodded and stepped into the main hall.

The grand palace doors slowly closed behind him, leaving him standing alone in the vast hall, and... Elena, who sat high on the throne...

In that instant, the entire hall seemed to fall silent, not even the flickering candlelight made a sound.

After a moment, Elena, who was leaning against the throne, chuckled and said, "Qiu Tu, you are really capable."

Qiu Tu guessed what Elena wanted to say, but still pretended not to know and asked, "Your Majesty, what do you mean?"

Elena pointed in the direction of Qiu Tu's courtyard, and then said with some emotion, "A fourth-level God King, with an aura and strength comparable to a Guardian God King."

"Rare indeed, extremely rare..."

While waiting for Qiu Tu, Elena clearly sorted out some information about Zhao Ji.

After a moment, she said, "If I remember correctly, when she was a Level One God King, her strength was already extraordinary, and she could fight opponents of higher levels."

"As a result, he is now a level four God King, and can even fight against opponents of higher levels."

"This shows that her talent has always been consistent. It wasn't enhanced by some special means."

At this point, Elena gave Qiu Tu a deep look and said, "So... once she rises to the level of Guardian God-King, then..."

Upon hearing Elena's words, Qiu Tu quickly said, "My lord, please be careful with your words. Zhao Ji's talent is indeed outstanding, but... some hurdles are still different."

Seeing Qiu Tu's nervousness, Elena chuckled, then raised her glass, took a sip, and said with a smile, "What are you nervous about?"

"I didn't say anything."

After saying that, she asked, as if joking, yet also genuinely serious, "By the way, the reason the 'Destruction Tyrant' was enraged and came to the 'West' is because his beloved daughter and the envoy of the 'Path of Destruction' were both killed."

"Your God-King happens to be on the 'Destruction Path,' and he's been advancing in rank recently."

"And you seem to have always been very interested in information about the 'Destroyer Tyrant'."

"Could it be...?"

Elena didn't finish her sentence, but her meaning was very clear.

She had begun to suspect that Zhao Ji had killed Princess Xingyue and her group, which was why she had advanced so quickly.

However, Qiu Tu had actually guessed that this day would come.

The timing of Zhao Ji's rapid advancement and the chaos in "Chaotic Western Capital" is indeed somewhat coincidental.

Therefore, anyone who knows these two things will easily make the connection.

But Qiu Tu had already made many preparations to help Zhao Ji cover up this incident. In recent days, he had been mentally rehearsing the current situation.

Upon hearing this, he quickly shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, you are joking again."

"How could Lady Zhaoji be the one who killed Princess Xingyue?"

"The 'Path of Destruction' prefers to work alone. With her strength and talent, killing just a few of those lone gods would be enough for her to advance."

"There's no need to provoke such a formidable enemy."

"Besides... I also have reasons and evidence that she is not the murderer."

"Oh?" Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Elena slowly sat up straight, then crossed her long left leg over her fair right leg, looking at Qiu Tu with interest. "What reasons and evidence?"

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Chapter 816 Qing'e: Please promise me (Win an iPad)

Elena had simply shifted the position of her legs normally, but the hall suddenly fell silent.

Qiu Tu swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue. He looked up at Elena, who was sitting high on the throne, and cursed inwardly.

"This woman! She's definitely doing this on purpose!"

Qiu Tu said this for no other reason than that Elena had simply changed the way she crossed her legs, though it appeared to be a normal change.

But the problem is... she was only wearing a bathrobe!

The throne she sat on was much higher than Qiu Tu's, so the view below her skirt was completely visible to Qiu Tu.

Furthermore, Qiu Tu was the only person in the entire hall at the moment, so he could suspect that Elena was seducing him without any qualms!

At this moment, perhaps noticing that Qiu Tu's mind had been disturbed, Elena's lips curled into a faint smile.

Then she tilted her head slightly, making her already high nose bridge appear even more prominent. "Lord Qiu Tu? Why aren't you saying anything? Haven't you thought of a suitable reason?"

Upon hearing Elena's words, Qiu Tu snapped out of his daze and looked at Elena.

Elena's bodice was half-open, revealing a large expanse of fair, snow-white skin that looked incredibly delicate and soft.

This also instantly brought Qiu Tu back to the scene that night when he was giving Elena a massage in the wine pool.

'It feels like that massage that night opened up a whole new world for this woman.'

Or is it really true that four hundred are like wolves, and five hundred are like tigers?

'He'd aroused Elena's desire, so now she's turning around and seducing him?'

Unfortunately, Qiu Tu's current food reserves are barely enough to keep even for his own people, so he can't possibly share them with Elena in the short term.

So Qiu Tu forced himself to calm his disordered thoughts, respectfully bowed to Elena, and then said, "Your Majesty, I do have a reason."

"Please let me explain in detail..."

.....

Inside the hall, Qiu Tu was earnestly explaining his reasons to Elena, while outside the hall, Qing'e was quietly thinking about Qiu Tu.

Of course... her thoughts weren't about romantic love, but simply a state of inner turmoil.

If Qing'e was still a little hesitant about whether the special massage was legitimate or effective when she invited Qiu Tu to give her a special massage last time, then she was still a little worried about whether the massage was legitimate or effective.

After Qiu Tu's two rejections, Qing'e became increasingly curious and eager for the massage.

That's human nature; the more unattainable something is, the more we want it. And the harder something is to obtain, the more desirable it seems.

In particular, with Elena's "endorsement," Qing'e was even more convinced that Qiu Tu's massage really had miraculous effects.

However... the problem now is that Qiu Tu doesn't want to give her a massage, so while waiting outside the hall, she racked her brains, thinking about how to win Qiu Tu over.

Explain with emotion?

It seems that there isn't much of a personal relationship between me and Qiu Tu, so I have no way to move Qiu Tu with my feelings.

Motivate them with benefits?

But... what does Qiu Tu like? And what can I give Qiu Tu?

Thinking of this, Qing'e couldn't help but recall the cloud-like women surrounding Qiu Tu.

Hmm... Qiu Tu seems a bit lecherous?

But... I can't sell my own body, can I?

What else could possibly impress Qiu Tu?

Thinking of this, Qing'e couldn't help but think of Zhao Ji, who had just "failed to advance".

If she wasn't mistaken, Zhao Ji could be considered the strongest god-king under Qiu Tu's command.

Zhao Ji's failure to advance must be a huge blow to Qiu Tu.

Although he had just mentioned that he had a "special treasure" that could help speed up the recovery, Qiu Tu clearly didn't care much and it didn't move him at all.

This likely indicates that Qiu Tu prefers a high-end combat power replacement rather than treating Zhao Ji.

So...maybe I can approach it from another angle?

For example... helping Qiu Tu in exchange for a special massage opportunity?