Then, Let Them Offer Their Loyalty! Chapter 1923 - 765: Slapping the Hanhai God King's Face (Monthly Ticket Requested)

Being one of the deputies to the Heavy Stone God King and in charge of administrative tasks, the Hanhai God King is evidently the most loyal and diplomatic confidant of the Heavy Stone God King.

Therefore, when the Heavy Stone God King deliberately isolates himself, he represents the attitude of the Heavy Stone God King.

So, hearing Qiu Tu's inquiry, the Hanhai God King stroked his goatee with a smile, and said,

"Lord Qiu Tu is absolutely correct. As early as the day Elina arranged for you to enter the 'Execution Department,' His Majesty Heavy Stone had already made the necessary arrangements for your induction."

"He mentioned that once you are inducted, arrangements for your vassals will be made immediately, allowing you some time to acquaint yourself with the workings of the 'Execution Department.'

"In a few days, once he is done with his engagements, he will convene a departmental meeting to assign you your duties."

Upon hearing the Hanhai God King, Qiu Tu responded with a smile, "His Majesty Heavy Stone is quite considerate."

Yet despite saying this, he didn't believe it in the slightest.

Having maneuvered through the human bureaucracy for years, he has learned a vital lesson: never judge a person by their words, but by their actions.

No matter what pleasantries the Hanhai God King now offered, just a few minutes earlier, Qiu Tu was blocked from the 'Execution Department's' entrance.

Therefore, seeing the Hanhai God King's smile full of hidden intentions, his guard was up, thinking through every possible scenario, and formulating countermeasures accordingly.

At this moment, seeing Qiu Tu's response, the Hanhai God King's smile widened, and he said, "In that case, let us proceed to choose your vassals, my lord."

With that, he gestured towards the temple door and led the way outside.

Behind him, Qiu Tu exchanged a look with Zhao Ji and Jasmine, and then followed.

Zhao Ji and Jasmine, one tall and clever, the other cold and graceful, received Qiu Tu's glance and their expressions turned serious as they followed.

Outside, as the Hanhai God King led the way, he also introduced the situation of the God King's vassals to Qiu Tu. He said,

"Though our 'temple' is the largest power in the 'Order Path,' most 'Order Heavenly Gods' have joined the 'temple.' But it is not a high-pressure organization."

"Heavenly Gods who join the 'temple' enjoy ample personal freedom."

"Consequently, though the temple arranges for some Heavenly Gods to become vassals of the God Kings, it also fully considers their opinions. There is no forced assignment."

"Additionally, there is no forced strong linkage between them either."

"This is done for the benefit of both the God Kings and these deities."

Qiu Tu nodded slightly upon hearing this. It's quite reminiscent of how Qing Lan and Shao Hua were appointed as vassals to Yao Qin, though there wasn't much of a strong bond. It was purely for Yao Qin's promotion.

Moreover, before making this decision, Qiu Tu spent considerable time in discussions with Qing Lan and Shao Hua.

If they ultimately disagreed, Qiu Tu wouldn't have forced them either.

Just as Qiu Tu was contemplating this, the Hanhai God King continued,

"According to your current level, my lord, you are entitled to 15 Heavenly God-level vassals."

"Selecting so many vassals at once is quite rare in the entire history of the 'temple.'

"This may cause some concerns among the free Heavenly Gods."

Hearing this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but ask, "What kind of concerns?"

The Hanhai God King chuckled and replied, "While there's no strong binding between vassal Heavenly Gods and God Kings,

the relationship is too close, so most vassal Heavenly Gods gradually come closer to the God Kings."

"This causes the Heavenly Gods to carefully consider if there is a suitable position for themselves beside a God King."

Pausing there, the Hanhai God King continued, "Typically, God Kings are promoted gradually, and the number of vassal Heavenly Gods increases by a few at a time."

"In fact, to avoid selecting unsuitable Heavenly Gods, God Kings often deliberate on or slow down the recruitment of vassal Heavenly Gods."

"Providing themselves ample room for choice, while also giving Heavenly Gods opportunities for research, evaluation, and self-recommendation."

"A selection of 15 at once creates many variables; no one can predict if there will be functional overlap among these Heavenly Gods, nor how you, my lord, would allocate these Heavenly Gods."

Understanding the Hanhai God King's point, Qiu Tu showed a trace of epiphany and nodded slightly.

Even though he wasn't clear about the Hanhai God King's motives for explaining all this, it was undeniably valuable experience. Thus, Qiu Tu mentally noted it all, contemplating whether he should also select fewer vassal Heavenly Gods today.

However, while Qiu Tu was pondering his plans for the day, Jasmine, following closely like a little tail, spoke up again.

She peeked out from beside Qiu Tu and said with a cheeky smile, "The God King is indeed thorough, sharing these experiences with my brother in such meticulous detail."

"After hearing the God King's words, it wouldn't be surprising if my brother returned empty-handed today."

With that, she flashed a pair of dimples, smiled innocently as she teased Qiu Tu,

"Don't be upset then, brother. Otherwise, I'll feel sorry for you."

Hearing Jasmine's words, the Hanhai God King paused slightly in his steps, and Qiu Tu's expression froze as well.

Both of them turned to glance at Jasmine.