Let them offer their loyalty!-Chapter 1451 - 624: The Death of Shen Yuzhou (Part 2)

In comparison, Rain Butterfly, Lara Loro, and Shen Lingshuang are all a tier lower. Their temperament and talent are each extremely high on one aspect, but just a bit lacking on the other. So although their strength is advancing rapidly, they're starting to struggle to keep up with Qiu Tu.

Further down, there are people like Guan Xiao, Yan Chen, and Liu Xiongyuan. Their temperament is decent, but as for talent, it could only be described as slightly above average. This limits the pace of their progress, and also restricts their final achievements.

As for Liu Fuping, Eagle, and Aili—those ordinary Cataclysmics—their temperament and talent are both mediocre, so of course their progress is slow as a turtle. Because of this, Qiu Tu long ago stopped having any expectations for their strength. Everything is left to fate now.

It's exactly because Qiu Tu has already classified his confidants into different ranks in his heart, that he would make such demands of Princess Xi.

And Princess Xi is clearly aware of her own talent as well. So after hearing Qiu Tu's words, she nodded very seriously, then said, "Don't worry. We've already planned all this."

She said, "When we three were drafting the plan, we actually noticed a key loophole, namely: the lack of high-end combat power."

"That's why I went to great lengths to swindle a 'Mountain Root' from the Fourth Sanctuary and forcibly advanced to the Sixth Rank."

Princess Xi paused for a moment, then continued, "After that, our plan was for me to stabilize my powers, and the Kou family would cooperate with me so I could bit by bit devour the entire Sixth Sanctuary, then overthrow King Kang's regime. And nail King Kang to the pillar of shame, once and for all!"

"By riding this wave of revenge against King Kang, my Cataclysm Path will likely surge ahead. My strength will also rise sharply."

"Then, I'll probably be just a step away from the late Sixth Rank, or even the Peak Sixth Rank."

"So I'm confident that next time we meet, I'll have broken through to Rank 7!"

"If I haven't," she paused at this point, then said seriously, "I'm willing to accept any punishment you decide."

Listening to Princess Xi's pledge, Qiu Tu did a mental calculation: the next meeting should be in about seven months. Judging by Princess Xi's plan, she should be able to do it.

So he smiled and said, "Then I'll be waiting for good news from President Lin."

After saying this, he looked at Princess Xi again and said, "Alright. If there's nothing else, I should go."

At this, he paused, winked at Princess Xi, and then said, "After all… you've all given me quite a big gift. Of course, I have to return the favor with a big present."

Upon hearing this, Princess Xi hesitated, then asked, "A big present? What kind of present?"

In response, Qiu Tu only gave a mysterious smile: "Tomorrow, you'll find out. Alright, I'm going."

With that, he waved his hand and turned to leave.

Seeing Qiu Tu's decisiveness, Princess Xi's hesitation deepened. She couldn't help standing up too, then looked at Qiu Tu and asked, "You… really just leaving like this?"

Qiu Tu stopped in his tracks, then turned back to look at Princess Xi and asked, "What else did you expect?"

Princess Xi fell silent for a few seconds, her hand involuntarily moving to her heavy chest, before saying, "You came here late at night just to chat? You didn't want to do anything else?"

Hearing this, Qiu Tu laughed, "Of course."

He said, "Did you forget what I told you at the time?"

"Back then, I did act a bit abrupt with you. But that was just a means to get us to work together."

"Now you belong to me, so… those tactics won't be used on you anymore. Because… you are my confidant, my partner, and I respect you." (Chapter 595)

At the end, Qiu Tu put his hands behind his back, and said with a deep expression, "You people really misunderstand me. Honestly… I'm neither power-hungry nor a lecher."

Hearing this, Princess Xi was stunned. She couldn't help but recall her conversation with Qiu Tu back then.

Indeed… ever since then, Qiu Tu had never acted rashly with her again. He'd always shown her respect.

So… is Qiu Tu telling the truth? Is he really a gentleman?

Thinking this, Princess Xi suddenly recalled all the singing birds and flitting swallows around Qiu Tu. Then she thought of what Yanyan brainwashed her with: the way people from Qiu Tu's hometown show their loyalty…

She immediately felt something was off.

She raised her head, looked at Qiu Tu, and asked, "But, you're not like this with your other female subordinates."

As a classic playboy, Qiu Tu absolutely knew how to answer that.

He looked at Princess Xi with those famous bedroom eyes of his and said plainly, "So… you're special."

Princess Xi's heart thudded fiercely.

She swallowed reflexively, instinctively wanting to protest.

But just then, Qiu Tu seemed to guess what she was thinking, and spoke up, "Are you thinking maybe you're not special?"

Afterwards, Qiu Tu shook his head and said, "No. You are special."

"You're the head of your own faction. You command legions. Your status is exalted."