Helping La Riluo's Elder Sister (Seeking Moon Tickets)

The Ink God King looked at Ilena's righteous and shameless demeanor, momentarily speechless.

She had known Ilena for hundreds of years; how could she not understand this woman's personality?

Ever since that incident years ago, when her strength could no longer improve, Ilena had completely given up.

If she could lie down, she would never sit; if she could drink, she would never drink water. The entire "Wine God Kingdom" was almost managed by Ilena as a giant winery. Apart from brewing and tasting wine, when had she ever been enthusiastic about missions?

So, there was clearly something fishy going on here!

Thinking this, the Ink God King couldn't help but glance at Ilena again.

She wanted to ask Ilena why she had changed so much. However, considering that Ilena had already accepted the mission, she ultimately decided not to stir up trouble.

Thus, she withdrew her words, raised her hand, and placed a piece on the chessboard. The situation on the board instantly became clear.

"Since you agree, then this matter is settled."

She looked up at Ilena and asked, "You will escort the prisoners with Qiu Tu. Be extremely careful and vigilant, alright?"

Hearing the Ink God King's words, Ilena lazily leaned back against the chair again, resuming her sluggish demeanor. Then, she casually asked, "Isn't it just escorting prisoners? Just going through the motions? Why should I be careful?"

The Ink God King shook her head, her expression becoming a bit more serious. "It's not that simple. The Chaos Witch specifically requested Qiu Tu, which is inherently suspicious."

"It's just that we're not sure if Qiu Tu has a problem, or if the Chaos Witch has some other agenda."

"So."

Hearing the Ink God King's words, Ilena raised an eyebrow, a sliver of foreboding creeping into her heart.

As expected, in the next second, the Ink God King picked up a chess piece and said, "So, for this trip, we hope you can pay close attention to the situation with Qiu Tu and the Chaos Witch. Keep a close eye on them."

At this point, the Ink God King added, "As Qiu Tu's strength increases, his identity becomes increasingly sensitive."

"If we are to truly rely on him in the future, his stance will become very important."

Meanwhile, hearing the Ink God King's words, Ilena couldn't help but laugh.

She extended her slender fingers and pointed to her own nose, her Peach Blossom Eyes filled with disbelief. "Me? I'm supposed to keep an eye on the Chaos Witch and Qiu Tu?"

She laughed exaggeratedly, the full curve of her chest rising and falling rhythmically. "Ink God King, aren't you overestimating me?"

"Let alone the Chaos Witch. I've already told you, Qiu Tu's strength surpasses mine."

"If they meet, I won't even be able to eavesdrop. How can I monitor them?"

Hearing Ilena's words, the Ink God King gave her a faint look and said calmly, "We're not asking you to do anything like eavesdropping when we tell you to keep an eye on them."

"We just want you to pay more attention, to observe, and see if there's anything unusual or out of place when the two of them interact."

"Of course, if you can find out what the Chaos Witch is planning from Qiu Tu, that would be even better."

"As for anything else, you don't need to do it."

Speaking of which, the Ink God King seemed to recall something and added, "Oh, right. If you have any spare energy, you can also keep an eye on those two 'Mysterious' individuals."

"Their sudden alliance with the 'Chaos Faction' feels like a facade, and they likely have other intentions."

After listening to the Ink God King's explanation, Ilena's lazy demeanor returned. She said, "You should have said so earlier! You scared me. I thought Mitchell, frustrated by my repeated obstruction, had finally had enough and wanted to get rid of me."

The Ink God King: .

After mocking the Mitchell God King a couple of times, Ilena picked up her wine glass, took a sip, and lazily agreed, "Alright, this matter is settled then."

"I'll go back and prepare."

Their relationship must have been quite good, because after speaking, Ilena didn't wait for the Ink God King's reply. She stood up and, swaying her hips, left the grand hall.

Watching Ilena's captivating back, the Ink God King's face, which had shown little expression, now held a few more traces of doubt.

To be honest, she felt that Ilena was a bit strange today. But she couldn't pinpoint exactly what was strange.

If she had to describe it, it was as if... she was radiating a certain glow?

Like parched land receiving a timely rain, deeply nourished from within, exuding an astonishing vitality.

It was completely different from her previous listless state of self-medication with alcohol.

However, the Ink God King didn't know why this was the case. She could only guess that it might have something to do with Qiu Tu?

But in just one night, Ilena could undergo such a drastic transformation? That was simply unbelievable!

Based on the Ink God King's understanding of Ilena, even if she had gotten carried away and something had indeed happened with Qiu Tu, she was definitely not someone who would indulge in romance.

There must be other reasons behind this.

Thinking this, the Ink God King couldn't help but feel a genuine sense of curiosity towards Qiu Tu.

Who... was he exactly? To possess such great charm.

A mere Level Four God King, not only possessing strength far exceeding that of a Garrison God King, but also able to make her best friend, who had been stoic for hundreds of years, bloom like a withered tree in spring overnight?

What secrets was he hiding...

Thinking of this, the Ink God King recalled how Ilena's origin was damaged and could not be repaired to fulfill her wish back then.

Although she didn't know if Ilena's change was because of Qiu Tu.

But if it was truly related to Qiu Tu, then it would be a good outcome for her.

For herself, it would also mean settling a concern.

With this thought, the Ink God King slowly placed the chess piece she was holding onto the board.

As her piece landed, the entire board's situation changed drastically, and the momentum completely reversed.

Meanwhile.

In the courtyard where La Riluo resided.

Hearing Qiu Tu's question about her newly acquired Calamity Ability, La Riluo, who was squatting on the ground, couldn't help but look up at him before saying with a hint of pride, "A big sister taught me a while ago."

La Riluo's scarlet eyes flickered with proud light. "She said this could help me improve my strength quickly. When I become very, very strong, I can help you like Elder Sister!"

Saying this, she stood up, proudly puffing out her small chest, and then pointed to the already established grove of crooked-neck trees in the courtyard.

"Look, these are all my accomplishments! I've been planting trees whenever I have free time. I've already planted several forests in the Wine God Kingdom!"

"This has also allowed my strength to reach the peak of Heavenly God. With a little more effort, I'll soon break through to the God King realm!"

To be honest, Qiu Tu was genuinely surprised by La Riluo's words.

Because, if he remembered correctly, when he left the Wine God Kingdom, La Riluo was only a peak Seventh Order Calamity Descendant, just one step away from the Heavenly God realm.

And how much time had passed since then? She had not only crossed the threshold of Heavenly God but had also cultivated to the peak of Heavenly God and was beginning to touch the threshold of the God King realm?

This cultivation speed was too fast, like riding a rocket.

And...

Thinking of this, a trace of doubt arose in Qiu Tu's heart.

He hadn't heard of any Life Path within the Order Shrine that could teach a God King like La Riluo.

Could it be?

The "Life Faction," allied with the Order Shrine, appeared in Qiu Tu's mind, and he had a guess.

Could it be that a God King from the Life Faction was on an envoy mission to the God Hall and happened to meet La Riluo, thus offering some guidance?

This conclusion was almost the most logical explanation.

However, he didn't know if it was because he had experienced too much deception during this time, but Qiu Tu always worried if there might be some conspiracy involved.

After all, the probability of a Life God King on an envoy mission to the Order Shrine inexplicably walking to his own encampment, happening to meet La Riluo, happening to see La Riluo's talent, and happening to not care about their envoy mission and offering guidance was too low, wasn't it?

Moreover, Qiu Tu hadn't forgotten that the reason Zhao Ji abandoned the "Life Path" and split off La Riluo as a second personality was due to the "guidance" of a Life God King.

Now, another mysterious "big sister" appeared to guide La Riluo's cultivation, which made him unable to help but overthink.

With this thought, Qiu Tu couldn't help but glance at La Riluo.

La Riluo clearly hadn't noticed anything amiss and was still diligently planting crooked-neck trees.

Seeing her cheerful disposition, Qiu Tu didn't say anything.

After all, the guiding God King had already left, and Qiu Tu had no way to verify it. He could only suppress this doubt in his heart for now and remind himself to pay more attention in the future.

Moreover, if even La Riluo had made such great progress, being only one step away from becoming a God King, he couldn't be left behind.

Before embarking on the mission, Qiu Tu was also only one step away from becoming a Garrison God King. Now, he was about to go on a mission, and who knew what unexpected events might occur.

With Zhao Ji not by his side, having more strength meant having more capital for survival.

Therefore, thinking this, Qiu Tu didn't say anything further. After a brief chat with La Riluo, he turned and left the courtyard, returning to his own courtyard next door.

Just like when he returned to the encampment, Qiu Tu didn't disturb anyone. He went back to his bedroom, set up a few defensive formations, and then prepared to begin his breakthrough.

As he began his breakthrough, a powerful yet contained aura fluctuation slowly spread outwards from his courtyard.

Sensing the familiar aura, Guan Xiao, Li Feng, Heavenly King Zhi Yan, Qing Lan, and Zhu Wu, who were maintaining order and watching from outside, all couldn't help but freeze slightly before looking up in the direction of Qiu Tu's courtyard.

"Qiu Tu is back?"

Soon, the women arrived outside Qiu Tu's courtyard and began to guard and wait.

However, compared to the excitement of Qiu Tu's women and confidantes, the God Kings who had been secretly observing him within the Order Shrine were filled with more doubt.

After all, during this period, Qiu Tu had already become the most sought-after figure on the Ancient Continent.

Through his propaganda, all the God Kings knew that Qiu Tu possessed the strength to kill the Mad War God King in one move.

Therefore, this led most God Kings to place Qiu Tu in a position infinitely close to a High-level God King, far above ordinary Garrison God Kings.

Yet now, as Qiu Tu was breaking through, his aura leaked, and everyone discovered that he was just an ordinary peak Level Four God King. Was this a joke!?

An ordinary God King, who wasn't even a Garrison God King, killed the Mad War God King in just one move?

There must be something fishy going on here, right?

While the ordinary God Kings were a bit flustered, sensing the aura within Qiu Tu that was steadily climbing and breaking through the Garrison God King's barrier, the wills of the three giants of the God Hall, who were also watching Qiu Tu, collided silently in the void, each carrying a hint of contemplation.

This was because, just moments ago, the Ink God King had synchronized Qiu Tu's true cultivation level with the Radiant God King and Mitchell.

At the time, the Radiant God King and Mitchell thought the Ink God King was joking, or perhaps Ilena had been tricked.

But now, as Qiu Tu's breakthrough aura was revealed, both of them were somewhat shocked.

Had Qiu Tu really not lied to them before?

Was he truly just an ordinary Level Four God King?

But if he was just a Level Four God King, then was it really him who killed the Mad War God King?

With one breakthrough, Qiu Tu's strength became an even greater mystery.

Meanwhile, as the outside world buzzed with discussions and undercurrents due to Qiu Tu's aura.

Qiu Tu paid no mind to the external reactions.

In his bedroom, he sat cross-legged, his eyes tightly shut, his entire being like an unchanging, ancient statue.

The Calamity Power within his body had now transformed into a vast, boundless golden ocean, surging powerfully within him.

This surging Calamity Power was both the source of his strength and his foundation.

Below High-level God King, Level One to Level Five God Kings were, in a strict sense, all within the same major realm. Therefore, breaking through from the peak of Level Four to Level Five was not actually difficult.

This was also why Qiu Tu dared to break through when a mission was about to be carried out.

However, compared to the other four minor realms, the Garrison God King realm was a transitional one.

It involved condensing the origin power of a God, removing impurities, and then elevating oneself to become a High-level God King.

Thus, in a sense, the Garrison God King realm was also a leap in life level, a reforging and sublimation of one's own path.

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