Let them offer their loyalty!-Chapter 1617 - 672: Larilo: Brother-in-Law~~
After all... chasing a woman is like fishing, you need to know when to loosen and when to pull tight. If you just keep things loose, the fish will probably slip off the hook.
But if you push too hard, there's a good chance you'll break the rod or snap the line.
The way Qiu Tu advanced things with Zhao Ji today was just right. Actually, thanks to the healing, things went a step further than he expected.
So Qiu Tu didn't try to cling to Zhao Ji, but instead cooperated and got up, saying, "Sister Zhaoji, you had to come all the way here tonight, it really was a lot of trouble for you."
"I'll keep the stuff safe and pass it on to Speaker Tang when the time comes."
Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Zhao Ji gave him a deep look, her eyes filled with complex emotions.
She nodded slightly, then stood up, getting ready to leave.
But just as she turned around, she suddenly paused.
With her back to Qiu Tu, she said, "Oh right, I forgot to tell you. After the big battle, my body has adjusted to its best state. In the coming days, I'll need to go into seclusion and cultivate."
"So, unless it's really important, don't come and bother me."
The healing just now was pretty much done. Even if there are a few minor injuries left, for Zhao Ji with her unknown amount of hidden tricks, it's all small stuff.
Now that the "Barrier Mountains" have collapsed and the two domains are totally merged, with the entire human faction surrounded by wolves, Zhao Ji really does need to boost her power ASAP to keep being Qiu Tu's biggest backer.
So Qiu Tu immediately nodded, showing his support. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮
Just like that, having laid everything out, Zhao Ji glanced expressionlessly at Larilo, then vanished from the room in a flash.
As Zhao Ji made her "escape," Larilo didn't get mad or take it to heart. On the contrary… she was even more excited.
Because... it had been so long since she'd seen her sister "run away in defeat" like that.
If the "empathy transmission" earlier only made her suspect her sister and Qiu Tu did something unspeakable, then now… she was pretty much certain of her guess.
So, she didn't chase after Zhao Ji—she knew Zhao Ji wouldn't even give her the time of day. If pushed, she might even get a beating.
Instead, she spun around and went straight up to Qiu Tu, grinning from ear to ear, "Qiu Tu~~ Qiu Tu~~ Bro-in-law?"
After seeing Zhao Ji off, Qiu Tu was taking a sip of water while replaying the memory of Zhao Ji's soft, slick touch.
But Larilo's cheeky words almost made him choke on his drink.
He coughed twice and glared at Larilo, saying, "What nonsense are you spouting?"
"Your sister and I are innocent."
Compared to Zhao Ji, Qiu Tu really had zero intimidation effect on Larilo.
So Larilo wasn't scared at all. She even hooked her arm around Qiu Tu's neck and pouted, "You and my sis are innocent? Don't underestimate this 'Deity of Reproduction's' nose."
"The moment I walked in, I could smell that blushing, heart-thumping reproduction scent all over you two."
"Besides, my sister was tossing the blanket, grabbed the wrong intel, and then not-so-subtly mentioned a 'big battle.'"
"That's not hinting anymore; she's spelling it out."
Hearing Larilo's words, Qiu Tu: …
Honestly, although Zhao Ji had managed to cover things up, if you just think a bit more carefully, you'll notice all kinds of holes…and her panic.
But you have to know, Zhao Ji is not just super perceptive, she can also "peep in remotely."
Every time she says she's leaving, she always leaves a bit of spiritual power behind to keep tabs. If someone talks behind her back, here comes the "Shu Road Mountain."
So even though Qiu Tu agreed with Larilo, he still stubbornly took Zhao Ji's side.
He looked at Larilo and said with righteous conviction, "Your Highness. You should know, Sister Zhaoji is like a goddess in my eyes."
"Just looking at her is enough to make me happy. How could I possibly defile her?"
"Plus, even if I had the guts of a bear and the heart of a leopard, Sister Zhaoji only cares about regaining her position as a 'Heavenly God.' She's not interested in romance—how could she possibly fall for me?"
"So, please never bring up this kind of topic again…."
Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Larilo blinked. And blinked again.
She realized… no wonder Qiu Tu could win over her sister. With this level of shamelessness and boot-licking, what girl wouldn't fall?
Thinking that, she scooted closer and said, "Bro-in-law, your mouth is way too sweet. Don't just flatter my sis, say some nice things to me too~"
"I want some sugar too."
Qiu Tu: …
Qiu Tu strongly suspected Larilo was "hitting on him," and he had proof…
...
Meanwhile.
Outside the villa. Zhao Ji's spiritual power quietly withdrew, her face giving nothing away.
She wasn't surprised at all that Qiu Tu didn't spill their secret.
After all… after all this time, she knew Qiu Tu's mouth was both sweet and tight-lipped. He'd never sell her out.
But the reason her expression was so serious was that she finally realized something was off.
Why… why did she panic so much just now?
She and Qiu Tu were obviously just healing normally.
Even if she got distracted and let her little sister barge in, they had a clear conscience. Nothing to hide, right?
Unless… she actually did have a guilty conscience herself.
Thinking that, Zhao Ji couldn't help but question herself—was Qiu Tu's "healing" just now really all that normal?
