Then, Let Them Offer Their Loyalty! Chapter 1682 - 694: Southern God King: No Wonder You're the One I Favor
Previously on Then, Let Them Offer Their Loyalty!...
Upon hearing Qiu Tu's statement, the man in white's smile widened considerably.
He casually extended a hand and inquired, "What? You're not going to offer me a seat?"
Qiu Tu spared him a glance and replied, "Do you honestly consider yourself a guest? Sit down if you please."
This jibe bridged the gap between them, and the man in white's grin grew even more pronounced. Indeed, he didn't require Qiu Tu's assistance; a mere wave of his hand summoned a chair behind him.
He gracefully settled into it, leaning back.
His movements were fluid and effortless.
Once seated, he initiated the conversation, asking, "When did you figure out who I was?"
Qiu Tu ceased his writing upon hearing the man in white's question.
His gaze held a thoughtful quality, as if revisiting memories.
After a brief pause, he responded, "While I harbored suspicions previously, I can pinpoint the moment to just a couple of days ago."
The man in white tilted his head, his gaze on Qiu Tu gentle, as if seeking clarification on the pivotal event.
Observing this, Qiu Tu elaborated, "Honestly, when I first encountered you, I didn't perceive you as particularly remarkable."
"You provided substantial aid in Xinjie City and even sacrificed yourself for Yan Chen."
"Back then, I merely noted your special 'Cataclysm Path,' which allowed for resurrection, and didn't give it much further thought."
"What truly sparked my suspicion was discovering your high standing within the 'Fog Hidden Association' and your title as the 'Heavenly God Reincarnation.'"
"It was then that your identity and objectives began to feel suspicious."
"After all, possessing the title of 'Heavenly God Reincarnation' and being integrated into the 'Fog Hidden Association,' earning Tian Qi's deep trust."
"Logically, you shouldn't be confined to a minor locale like Xinjie City, yet you remained, citing gratitude as your reason."
"This led me to believe that Xinjie City, or perhaps Dongye State, held something of significant interest to you."
"After considerable thought, it dawned on me that while Xinjie City appeared unremarkable on the surface, its significance stemmed from its Regional Controller, Larilo."
"Or more precisely, the soul fragmentation of the 'Heavenly God' Zhao Ji!"
"Even more critical was your deliberate action to interact with Larilo, acting under Yan Chen's orders, feigning affection and serving her."
"At that juncture, I surmised your true target was likely Zhao Ji. However, Zhao Ji's formidable power made direct observation risky, thus prompting you to focus on Larilo instead."
At this juncture, Qiu Tu paused, then swiveled his chair to face the man in white directly.
He continued, "Yet, even then, I couldn't fathom your motivations for approaching Zhao Ji."
"That is, until Zhi Yan and Doris revealed that Tian Qi harbored a deep infatuation for Zhao Ji."
"For countless centuries, Tian Qi had revered Zhao Ji as an ideal, emulating her charisma, her pride, and even her 'pseudo Heavenly God Skill.'"
"This revelation led me to hypothesize that you were likely dispatched by Tian Qi to keep tabs on Zhao Ji."
"However, I quickly discarded that notion. Considering Tian Qi's character, if he discovered a vulnerable Zhao Ji, he would undoubtedly seize the opportunity to possess her, rather than passively protect her."
Hearing Qiu Tu's deduction, the man in white couldn't suppress a smile of approval, crossing his legs and nodding slightly.
It was evident that his assessment mirrored Qiu Tu's.
Qiu Tu, however, paid little heed to the man in white's reaction. Having laid out his initial thought process, he reached into his pocket, retrieved a pack of cigarettes, took one, and offered another to the man in white.
As fellow Eighth Rank Deities, they had no need for matches; a simple mental touch ignited their cigarettes.
After taking a gentle drag, the man in white looked at Qiu Tu and posed his next question, "Based on your account thus far, you should have reached an impasse."
"How did you proceed from there?"
Qiu Tu leaned back in his chair, inhaled silently, and then stated, "I was indeed in a difficult position at that time."
"Your actions were entirely perplexing."
"Then, one day, a sudden realization struck: why should I assume Tian Qi was the one who sent you to monitor Zhao Ji?"
"What if... Tian Qi was, in essence, another Yan Chen?"
"The reason he saved you wasn't by chance, but rather... a carefully orchestrated plan on your part."
"Your initial connection with Tian Qi was, in fact, motivated by Zhao Ji."
"After all... Tian Qi is obsessed with Zhao Ji, and it is highly probable that clues about Zhao Ji can be found near him." Upon hearing Qiu Tu's statement, the man in white's smile grew wider, and he responded, "Quite logical." "However, up to this point, you could at best ascertain that Zhao Ji is my objective. How did you manage to discern my identity?" When presented with this question, Qiu Tu's gaze momentarily rested on the man in white before he stated, "Actually, it was purely a matter of chance." Qiu Tu then gradually elaborated, "A couple of nights ago, Zhao Ji and I engaged in an extensive discussion late at night." "Our primary subject revolved around the 'Heavenly God Cataclysm' from years past." "Zhao Ji provided me with a comprehensive account of the entire sequence of events during the 'Heavenly God Cataclysm.'" "However, I singled out one particular detail that caught my attention: Zhao Ji mentioned that following the 'Heavenly God Cataclysm,' the four Divine Kings transformed into malevolent dragons. For their own selfish gain, they expelled all Heavenly Gods, save for herself, from this world." (Chapter 690)