The Big Sister Who Helped Laliluo

Ink God King looked at Ilena's righteous yet utterly shameless expression and was momentarily left speechless.

She had known Ilena for hundreds of years. How could she not know what kind of person this woman was?

Ever since that incident years ago, when Ilena's strength could no longer improve, she had become completely dispirited.

If she could lie down, she would never sit. If she could drink, she would never drink water. She had practically turned the entire Wine God Kingdom into a giant winery. Other than brewing and tasting wine, when had she ever been enthusiastic about missions?

So there was obviously something wrong here!

With that thought, Ink God King could not help glancing at Ilena a few more times.

She wanted to ask Ilena why she had changed so much. But when she thought of how Ilena had already accepted the mission, she ultimately decided not to make things more complicated.

So, she swallowed the words on the tip of her tongue, raised a hand, and placed a piece on the chessboard. The board's situation instantly became clear.

"Since you agree, then it's settled."

She looked up at Ilena and asked, "You'll be escorting the prisoners of war with Qiu Tu. You must be careful and stay alert."

Hearing Ink God King's words, Ilena lazily leaned back into her chair again, returning to her indolent demeanor. Then she casually asked, "Isn't it just escorting prisoners of war? Going through the motions? Why do I need to be careful?"

Ink God King shook her head, her expression growing more serious. "It isn't that simple. The Chaos Witch specifically named Qiu Tu. That alone is already unusual."

"It's just that we aren't sure whether there's something wrong with Qiu Tu, or whether the Chaos Witch has some other plan."

"So..."

Hearing Ink God King's words, Ilena raised a brow, a faint sense of foreboding rising in her heart.

Sure enough, in the next instant, Ink God King picked up a chess piece and said,

"So, during this trip, we hope you can keep a closer eye on Qiu Tu and the Chaos Witch. Watch them carefully."

At that, Ink God King added,

"As Qiu Tu's strength rises, his identity is becoming increasingly sensitive."

"If we truly intend to put him to important use in the future, then his stance will become extremely important."

At that moment, Ilena actually laughed upon hearing Ink God King's words.

She stretched out a slender finger and pointed at the tip of her own nose, her peach-blossom eyes filled with disbelief. "Who? Me? You want me to keep an eye on the Chaos Witch and Qiu Tu?"

She laughed exaggeratedly, the full curves before her chest rising and falling rhythmically. "Ink, aren't you all thinking too highly of me?"

"Forget the Chaos Witch. I already told you, Qiu Tu is stronger than I am."

"If those two meet, I won't even be able to eavesdrop. How am I supposed to monitor them?"

Hearing Ilena's words, Ink God King gave her an indifferent glance and replied calmly,

"We aren't asking you to tail them or eavesdrop."

"We only want you to pay more attention and observe them more closely. See whether there is anything abnormal or suspicious when the two come into contact."

"Of course, it would be even better if you could find out from Qiu Tu what the Chaos Witch intends to do."

"As for anything else, there is no need for you to do it."

As she spoke, Ink God King seemed to remember something and added, "Oh, if you still have the energy, you can also keep an eye on those two from 'Mystery.'"

"They suddenly joined forces with the Chaos Faction. It always feels like they are only pretending to get along while harboring other intentions."

After hearing Ink God King's explanation, Ilena finally resumed her lazy manner. "You should have said so earlier. You gave me a scare. I thought Mitchell had finally grown tired of me interfering with him time and again and wanted to get rid of me."

Ink God King: ...

After mocking Mitchell God King a couple of times, Ilena picked up the wineglass beside her, took a light sip, then lazily agreed, "Fine. It's settled, then."

"I'll head back and make preparations."

The two clearly had a close relationship. So after speaking, Ilena did not even wait for Ink God King's reply. She rose on her own and left the hall with swaying steps.

As she watched Ilena's enchanting back, a few traces of confusion appeared in the eyes of Ink God King, whose face rarely showed much expression.

To be honest, she felt that Ilena was rather strange today. But she could not say exactly what was strange about her.

If she had to describe it, it was as though... Ilena was glowing with vitality?

Like land parched by a long drought receiving the deepest nourishment, she radiated an astonishing life force from the inside out.

She was completely different from before, when she had been lifeless and used alcohol to numb herself.

But Ink God King did not know why this was happening. She could only guess that it might have something to do with Qiu Tu.

But could Ilena really undergo such a dramatic change in just one night? That was far too unbelievable, wasn't it?

Based on Ink God King's understanding of Ilena, even if she had gotten carried away for a moment and really done something with Qiu Tu, she was definitely not someone who would become addicted to men.

There had to be another reason.

As she thought about it, Ink God King could not help developing genuine curiosity about Qiu Tu.

What kind of person was he? How did he possess such astonishing charm?

He was merely a Level Four God King, yet he possessed strength far beyond that of a Garrison God King. He had even made her best friend, whose heart had been as still as water for hundreds of years, seem as though dead wood had blossomed overnight.

What secrets was he hiding...

At that thought, Ink God King remembered how Ilena had damaged her origin back then in order to help her, leaving a wound that could not be healed even now.

Although she did not know whether Ilena's change was because of Qiu Tu.

But... if it truly had something to do with Qiu Tu, then that would count as a good ending for Ilena.

For herself, it would also put one lingering worry to rest.

With that thought, the chess piece in Ink God King's hand slowly fell onto the board.

As her piece landed, the entire situation on the chessboard suddenly changed drastically, completely reversing the tide.

Meanwhile.

In the courtyard where La Riluo was staying.

When she heard Qiu Tu ask about the new Calamity Ability she had acquired, La Riluo, who was squatting on the ground, could not help looking up at him. Then she spoke with a hint of pride,

"A big sister taught it to me some time ago."

Pride gleamed in La Riluo's scarlet eyes. "She said this could help me increase my strength quickly. Once I become really, really strong, I can help you like Sister does!"

As she spoke, she stood up, proudly puffed out her small chest, and pointed at the crooked-necked forest in the courtyard that had already begun to take shape.

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

"This has also brought my strength to the peak of the Heavenly God realm. If I work a little harder, I'll soon break through into the God King realm!"

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

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

And how long had it been? Not only had she crossed the threshold into the Heavenly God realm, she had even cultivated all the way to its peak and begun touching the threshold of the God King realm?

This cultivation speed was far too fast. It was practically like riding a rocket.

And...

At that thought, a trace of doubt surfaced in Qiu Tu's heart.

He had not heard of any God King in the Order Shrine who followed the Life Path and could guide La Riluo.

Could it be...?

The Life Faction, which was allied with the Order Shrine, surfaced in Qiu Tu's mind, and he formed a guess.

Could it be that a God King from the Life Faction had come to the Temple as an envoy, happened to meet La Riluo, and offered her a few words of guidance?

This conclusion could practically be called the most reasonable explanation.

But perhaps because he had experienced too much scheming and deception lately, Qiu Tu always worried whether there might be some conspiracy behind this.

After all, what were the odds that a Life God King visiting the Order Shrine as an envoy would somehow wander into his residence, happen to encounter La Riluo, happen to appreciate her talent, and happen not to care about the task of their diplomatic visit before offering her guidance?

Moreover, Qiu Tu had not forgotten that Zhao Ji had originally given up the Life Path and split off La Riluo as a second personality because of a Life God King's "guidance."

Now another mysterious "big sister" had appeared to guide La Riluo's cultivation. He could not help but overthink it.

With that thought, Qiu Tu could not help looking at La Riluo.

La Riluo clearly had not noticed anything wrong and was still diligently planting crooked-necked trees.

Seeing her cheerful disposition, Qiu Tu did not say anything.

After all, the God King who had guided her had already left, and Qiu Tu had no way to investigate. He could only temporarily bury his doubts and remind himself to pay closer attention in the future.

And even La Riluo had improved so much, now only one step away from becoming a God King. He could not afford to fall behind either.

Before carrying out the mission, Qiu Tu had also been just one step away from becoming a Garrison God King. Now he was about to head out on another mission. Who knew what accidents might happen again?

Zhao Ji was no longer by his side. The more strength he had, the better his odds of staying alive.

Therefore, Qiu Tu did not say much more. After chatting briefly with La Riluo, he turned and left the courtyard, returning to his own courtyard next door.

Just like when he had returned to the residence, Qiu Tu did not disturb anyone. He went back to his bedroom, set up several defensive formations, and directly began preparing for his breakthrough.

As he began his breakthrough, a powerful yet restrained fluctuation of aura slowly spread outward from his courtyard.

Sensing that familiar aura, Guan Xiao, Li Feng, Heavenly King Zhi Yan, Qing Lan, and Zhu Wu, who had been maintaining order and watching the excitement outside, were all slightly stunned. Then they looked toward Qiu Tu's courtyard.

"Qiu Tu is back?"

Very quickly, the women arrived outside Qiu Tu's courtyard one after another. They began standing guard and waiting outside.

However, compared to the excitement of Qiu Tu's women and confidants, the God Kings in the Order Shrine who had been secretly watching him were mostly filled with confusion.

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

Thanks to his own publicity, every God King knew that Qiu Tu possessed the strength to kill Mad War God King with a single move.

Therefore, most God Kings had placed Qiu Tu at a level infinitely close to that of a High-level God King, far above ordinary Garrison God Kings.

Yet now, when Qiu Tu's aura leaked out during his breakthrough, they discovered that he was merely an ordinary God King at the peak of Level Four. Was this a joke!?

An ordinary God King who was not even a Garrison God King had killed Mad War God King in one move?

There had to be something wrong here, right?

While the ordinary God Kings were all somewhat thrown into turmoil, the wills of the Temple's three giants, who were also watching Qiu Tu, silently collided in the void as they sensed the steadily rising aura within him crashing against the barrier of the Garrison God King realm. Each carried a hint of contemplation.

Because just moments ago, Ink God King had already informed Radiant God King and Mitchell of Qiu Tu's true realm.

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

But now, as Qiu Tu's breakthrough aura was exposed, the two were also rather shocked.

Could it be that Qiu Tu really had not lied to them before?

Was he truly just an ordinary Level Four God King?

But if he was only a Level Four God King, then had he really killed Mad War God King?

Because of a single breakthrough, Qiu Tu's strength suddenly became an even greater mystery.

Meanwhile, as the outside world stirred over Qiu Tu's aura and undercurrents surged.

Qiu Tu paid no attention at all to the reactions outside.

In the bedroom, he sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, his entire body like an ancient statue that would never change.

Within him, his Calamity Power had transformed into a vast, boundless golden ocean, roaring and surging through his body.

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

Below the High-level God King realm, Levels One through Five were, strictly speaking, all part of the same major realm. Thus, breaking through from the peak of Level Four to Level Five was not actually difficult.

That was why Qiu Tu dared to break through even though he was about to carry out a mission.

However, compared to the other four minor realms, the Garrison God King realm was a realm that connected what came before and after.

It condensed a god's origin power, removed its impurities, and then supported one's ascension into a High-level God King.

So, in a sense, the Garrison God King realm was also a leap in one's level of life, as well as a reforging and sublimation of one's own Path.

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