Let them offer their loyalty!-Chapter 1448 - 623: Princess Xi Returns to the Fold

"And afterwards, they also provided the Third Sanctuary with some backups. To this day, the Third Sanctuary is still conducting 'Butterfly Gu' research."

Upon hearing Princess Xi's words, a look of realization appeared on Qiu Tu's face.

However, he continued to ask, "What about the Second Sanctuary?"

"If you want to disrupt the Third Sanctuary, you could also collaborate with the Second Sanctuary. You can achieve your goals the same way. There's no need to rely on me."

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Princess Xi gave him a glance, then looked at him with a stern, profound gaze, "The Second and Fourth Sanctuaries are also plotting for the 'Butterfly Gu'. Their prerequisite for cooperation with me is to collect 'Butterfly Gu' from me for research." (Chapter 620)

Qiu Tu:.....

Well then.

Qiu Tu knew that the 'Butterfly Gu' was Princess Xi's forbidden scale, but he didn't know she cared about it to this extent.

However, the Second and Fourth Sanctuaries also deserved it. Princess Xi was once imprisoned for the collection of 'Butterfly Gu', which was her most traumatic memory.

As a result, those two Sanctuaries still wanted to deeply collect 'Butterfly Gu' from her. It was like looking for death, as the saying goes, lighting a lantern to go to the toilet.

Thinking about this, Qiu Tu was suddenly taken aback, then pointed to himself, asking, "So... the reason you chose me is because, among the three factions, I'm the only one not interested in the 'Butterfly Gu'?"

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Princess Xi nodded slightly.

Qiu Tu: Oh.

So everything was caused by the 'Butterfly Gu'?

Thinking so, Qiu Tu felt a slight sense of unease. The 'Butterfly Gu' was indeed Princess Xi's forbidden scale. But for Princess Xi, it shouldn't completely change her attitude toward him, right?

Furthermore.... could the Loyalty suddenly increase to 62, a 20-point surge?

Thinking about this, Qiu Tu couldn't help glancing suspiciously at Princess Xi. Her expression was very forthright, as if everything she said was true.....

Meanwhile, Princess Xi looked at Qiu Tu before her, her demeanor regal like an Empress, but her eyes harbored a hint of laughter.

She hadn't deceived Qiu Tu. The 'Butterfly Gu' was indeed the core factor in her decision between the three factions. However..... the change in attitude toward Qiu Tu was because.... of his respect for her.

Initially, Lin Xi didn't really like Qiu Tu. This man was lecherous, greedy, treacherous, deceitful.

Every derogatory term that can be used on politicians can be applied to him.

Especially since Qiu Tu, despite working with her, turned around and sold her out. It lowered her opinion of Qiu Tu to the lowest point.

But.... after gradually getting to know Qiu Tu, she found that he seemed not so bad.

Qiu Tu was a bit carefree, somewhat treacherous and deceitful. But he always had a bottom line and a balance in his heart.

His bottom line was that he would not harm those who did not harm him; the balance was that he would always ensure those around him received the benefits due to them. Even if there were bumps along the way, he would find other ways to make amends.

Regarding Princess Xi, it was that although Qiu Tu took away her hope of moving into the Sixth Sanctuary, he did support her ascent to the Seventh Sanctuary.

Moreover.... Qiu Tu didn't treat her as a puppet.

Perhaps because he wasn't interested in governance or genuinely wanted to compensate Princess Xi. After taking control of the Seventh Sanctuary, Qiu Tu never interfered.

Princess Xi detected this and then attempted to seize power, secretly establishing a new Central Hub, the 'Secretariat', for the Seventh Sanctuary.

She was sure that Qiu Tu had seen through her little moves, but he still didn't interfere. (Chapter 599)

Afterwards, Princess Xi began buying off the army. Because it involved many people, some news inevitably leaked, but Qiu Tu still didn't mind. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Later, Princess Xi secretly sent people to rescue Xiao Heng and Li Hanxiang. Qiu Tu knew 100%: after all, it didn't go well, and it caused quite a stir.

And.... explicitly pointed out Princess Xi's disloyal intentions. Yet Qiu Tu still didn't say a word. (Chapter 613)

Princess Xi was sure this wasn't trust, but Qiu Tu deliberately giving her power, intentionally paving the way for her.

This changed Princess Xi's impression of Qiu Tu significantly.

And the qualitative change in everything was..... before leaving, Qiu Tu had someone leave a letter and a 'thread' for her.

In the letter, Qiu Tu pointed out Princess Xi's difficult situation in the Seventh Sanctuary: after the Third Sanctuary establishes an office, it would certainly restrain Princess Xi, and the elders of the Seventh Sanctuary forming alliances would also exclude her.

Later, Qiu Tu informed Princess Xi of some recent small moves Li Feng was secretly making. He also reminded Princess Xi that if she needed new backing, she could go to the Fourth Sanctuary.

That's right.... Qiu Tu was the one who helped connect Princess Xi and Li Feng. (Chapter 620)

Even without Qiu Tu's letter, Princess Xi would likely soon make contact with Li Feng and the Second Sanctuary. Qiu Tu only advanced things a little.

But when the words came, so did the intent.

And it was this intent that suddenly connected all of Qiu Tu's indulgence and compensation for her during this period.

In a sense, Qiu Tu was indeed always fulfilling his promise to Princess Xi.

To be honest, growing up surrounded by deceit and lies,

Suddenly encountering someone who was decent to her and kept promises, Princess Xi's heart softened at that moment.