Let them offer their loyalty!-Chapter 1566 - 656: Lady, You’re So Sweet

The instant Shu Xia saw Qiu Tu, it was as if he was plunged into an ice cellar.

It wasn't because Qiu Tu's power was overwhelming, instilling him with fear he couldn't control.

Him, a mid-Eighth Rank Great Evil God, how could he be afraid of Qiu Tu, a mere Cataclysmic who had just entered the Eighth Rank?

What was truly unbelievable and terrifying was: Why was Qiu Tu here?

He had always been excessively cautious, having someone constantly track Qiu Tu's whereabouts, yet in the end, he still ended up facing Qiu Tu!

Even minutes before entering the villa, he had confirmed with the "Earth State" surveillance reinforcements that Qiu Tu was indeed there, in his True Body!

Qiu Tu couldn't possibly have crossed thousands of kilometers from "Earth State" to Eastern City in just those couple of minutes?

So, what was going on?

Thinking this, Shu Xia couldn't help but look inside the room again.

In moments, he was even more certain of his hypothesis.

Judging by Qiu Tu's state while playing chess with Man Huang, Qiu Tu hadn't rushed here in just a few minutes.

Because not only was Qiu Tu relaxed and carefree, but a cup of hot tea even sat beside him.

More importantly, the chessboard was more than half-covered with black and white pieces. Clearly, the game hadn't just started but had progressed for at least half an hour to an hour.

'Where did it go wrong?'

Shu Xia was somewhat puzzled.

At this point, as his eyes gradually adapted to the light, the hallway and study lights slowly aligned.

Shu Xia did not alert anyone but quietly observed the room's situation.

In the study, Qiu Tu seemed indifferent to Shu Xia and the "Si Yuan Club" reinforcements outside.

Casually picking up chess pieces, he spoke to Man Huang across him, "Pavilion Master, if you gamble, you must accept the consequences."

"I believe your gambling character should be trustworthy, right?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu, Man Huang, with a face full of exotic beauty, tilted her head to look at Shu Xia standing outside, a complex look in her eyes.

She had the seductive appearance of the Tree Demon clan, yet her expression remained aloof and noble.

After a moment, she nodded slightly and then said, "Of course. Our Tree Demon clan values promises above all."

Seeing Man Huang agree, a smile appeared on Qiu Tu's face.

Then he looked at Shu Xia outside, waved dismissively like shooing away a beggar, and said, "Young Pavilion Master Shu Xia, you may leave."

Hearing Qiu Tu, Shu Xia's gaze tightened slightly. He looked at Qiu Tu, his facial expression unchanged, but internally, he was full of hesitation.

Could he leave?

Why should he leave?

Shu Xia felt a bit confused. After all, he was a mid-Eighth Rank Great Evil God, while Qiu Tu was merely a Cataclysmic who had just entered the Eighth Rank.

Even though Qiu Tu recently achieved a glorious victory, don't forget: that was achieved in the "Controlled Area," where he temporarily boosted to the Peak of Eighth Rank.

But here was the real world, where Qiu Tu's power couldn't be enhanced, just a regular Cataclysmic at the initial Eighth Rank.

How could he be his opponent!

Thinking this, Shu Xia also became slightly hesitant: Could Qiu Tu have other plans?

With this thought, Shu Xia frowned slightly, sweeping his spiritual power across.

Though he had discreetly checked the surroundings before entering the villa, this inspection reassured him Zhao Ji was not nearby.

Compared to Qiu Tu, Shu Xia was even more fearful of the mysterious "Heavenly God Reincarnation" Zhao Ji.

After all, the power of a "Heavenly God Reincarnation" naturally surpassed ordinary Deities, and Zhao Ji's record was especially formidable.

If Zhao Ji were ambushing nearby, he indeed might not be Qiu Tu's match.

But... Zhao Ji isn't here!

For a while, Shu Xia couldn't comprehend what Qiu Tu was doing.

He quietly observed Qiu Tu, his mind racing, trying to discern Qiu Tu's intentions.

After silently thinking for two minutes, a bold speculation suddenly arose in his mind!

Without acknowledging Qiu Tu, he turned to Man Huang and asked, "Sister-in-law, has Qiu Tu been with you all night?"

Though unclear why Shu Xia asked, Man Huang still nodded slightly, affirming, "Yes."

She then added, "He arrived here after dinner, around 9 PM."

Hearing Man Huang's confirmation, Shu Xia's eyes brightened slightly, feeling his speculation was initially validated.

Then he looked at Qiu Tu and asked, "Lord Qiu, are you confident in controlling me because her Grace Zhao Ji is nearby?"

Upon hearing Shu Xia, Qiu Tu was slightly taken aback, then smiled with interest.

He looked at Shu Xia, refraining from directly answering, instead ambiguously responding, "Whether around or not around."

"I let you leave solely because I promised Pavilion Master Man Huang to spare you."

Hearing Qiu Tu's ambiguous answer, Shu Xia's face immediately revealed a knowing expression.

He felt he finally understood Qiu Tu.

Qiu Tu's "True Body," reaffirmed numerous times, had been in "Earth State" all day.

Yet the Qiu Tu before him had been with his sister-in-law tonight.

Upon meeting him, Qiu Tu wasn't aggressive but willingly let him leave.

Moreover, when inquiring about Zhao Ji, Qiu Tu neither admitted nor denied her presence.