Boldly setting down the wine glass, Qiu Tu asked nonchalantly, "So, how do we make the deal? When do we start the handover?"

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Shen Yuzhou smiled and said, "As we speak, the Speaker and the others should already be working on convincing the other Sanctuaries."

"I believe it won't be long before the major Sanctuaries agree to this attempt."

"By then, we will first help you become Number 1 at the Seventh Sanctuary."

"After that, you will use your identity to start fulfilling your promises."

"During this period, we will disclose the related technology of 'enslaving the Heavenly God' to you."

"Once the Sixth and Seventh Sanctuaries pass the bill to establish our offices, we will give you 'Candle Dance.'

"The next period will be for you to subdue 'Candle Dance,' while we set up offices in various states, until all cooperation conditions are met."

It must be said, Shen Yuzhou's conditions were fair, neither setting up a trap for Qiu Tu nor offering overly generous terms. The main play here was steadiness.

For a moment, Qiu Tu couldn't find any fault with it.

But perhaps, the more conspiracies one plays with, the more it feels strange to Qiu Tu.

Could it be... the Third Sanctuary is scheming against me? Or do they have another agenda?

But, no matter what, becoming Number 1 at a Sanctuary is currently the most important thing for Qiu Tu, bar none.

So, even if it truly is a trap, Qiu Tu must try it.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu agreed with a nod.

Once the parties reached an agreement, with the alliance of mutual support, relations immediately became more familiar and intimate.

Soon after finishing the main discussion, Shen Yuzhou picked up the communicator with a smile and made a call.

Soon, the door to the private room was pushed open from the outside. Two elegantly dressed women with graceful figures entered.

The two women wore full makeup, stood out, and their elegance was remarkable. What's more, their smiles were enchanting, evidently not ordinary women.

One stood to the left and the other to the right, with the left clearly being the more prestigious. Qiu Tu's gaze fell on that woman, feeling a sense of familiarity.

In the next second, he understood why she felt familiar.

"Qiu Tu, the famous star of the Seventh Sanctuary, 'Lu Ling.'"(Chapter 595)

"Don't be fooled by her youth, she's the most dazzling star in the Seventh Sanctuary."

"More importantly... she's not only breathtakingly beautiful, but also sings charming songs."

Saying this, Shen Yuzhou gestured to 'Lu Ling' and said, "Miss Lu, sit next to Speaker Qiu."

"Tonight, sing your little songs well for Speaker Qiu."

Hearing Shen Yuzhou's words, Lu Ling's face flushed slightly, clearly understanding his implication.

Qiu Tu's gaze lingered on the two for a moment and then wasn't too surprised.

A female star... merely shines in front of the stage. In Qiu Tu's previous life, the entertainment industry worldwide was almost a competition to see who could stoop lower. And in this chaotic world, it's no surprise female stars sell their charms seeking protection from influential people.

Just like the example Qiu Tu gave to Princess Xi that day. Not to mention a Lu Ling, even a line of Lu Lings on the bed with hips raised is quite normal.

Unexpectedly, his offhand joke at the time, now turned into reality.....

It's just a pity that liking beauty is merely a guise for Qiu Tu, a weakness he deliberately showed.

At crucial moments, Qiu Tu's mind remains firm, unaffected by the allure of beauty, not captivated at all...

Thus, after the meal, they dispersed.

Qiu Tu politely refused Lu Ling's attempt to get into his car and, under the guards' protection, got into the vehicle.

The convoy set off towards the Elder Council....

....

Meanwhile, at the Third Sanctuary.

Speaker Xing Su and several Deputy Speakers were following protocol by chatting with the leaders of other Sanctuaries.

"We want to conduct an experiment...."

"Old Shi, you know Qiu Tu from the Eighth Sanctuary, right?"

"His rise has been rapid over the past two years, gaining both power and strength at an astounding rate."

"Yes indeed. It's thanks to his Cataclysm Path 'Order-Politics.'"

"So, we want to conduct an experiment: if he becomes Number 1 at a Sanctuary, will his strength increase further?"

"Perhaps, this is an opportunity to create an unparalleled master for the Human Camp!"

"Don't worry, the Seventh Sanctuary is even more enthusiastic than we are. They clearly want to see if Qiu Tu can seize this opportunity to become an unparalleled master."

"Old Zhang...."

Thus, under the noble cause of aiding humanity and relying on past favors gained, the high-level leaders of various Sanctuaries were quickly led astray by the Third Sanctuary. They became curious about how much Qiu Tu's power would increase after taking over the Seventh Sanctuary.

This quickly led them to give the Third Sanctuary positive assurances: as long as someone takes the lead, or the Seventh Sanctuary agrees for Qiu Tu to become the leader, they'll directly approve.

Thus.... on the third day after dining with Qiu Tu.

An explosive piece of news started spreading within the Human Camp.

The Third Sanctuary criticized Princess Xi for being arrogant, overbearing, and vengeance-minded.

The Third Sanctuary believed that such a Princess Xi was not suitable to serve as the leader of the Seventh Sanctuary.

Therefore, they suggested the Seventh Sanctuary could remove Princess Xi and have someone else take over.

Princess Xi is the leader and the primary leader of the Seventh Sanctuary.

The one next in line would only be Qiu Tu, the second leader.

So their intention was very clear: Princess Xi steps down, Qiu Tu takes over...

Once this suggestion was made, it immediately gained support from the high-level officials of major Sanctuaries.

It didn't take long before calls for Qiu Tu to serve as Number 1 at the Seventh Sanctuary resounded within the Human Camp.

This left the elders of the Seventh Sanctuary rather bewildered....

.....

Seventh Sanctuary, Elder Council, in Elder Xu's courtyard.

Elder Xu sat on the sofa, looking at the guest opposite and said, "Lao Miao... don't you feel that recent events seem a bit odd?"

"The major Sanctuaries clearly didn't favor Qiu Tu before, so why are they suddenly all unanimously proposing Qiu Tu for leader?"

"It's like they can't wait to drape a yellow vest on Qiu Tu tomorrow."

"Are you saying... there's some kind of scheme behind this?"

Upon hearing Elder Xu's words, Elder Miao sipped his tea slowly and said, "Isn't it obvious? There's definitely something fishy."

"I suspect that Qiu Tu might have reached some undisclosable agreements with the major Sanctuaries."

"And that's how he earned their support."

"I bet it won't be long before our Seventh Sanctuary convenes the Elder Council to discuss the choice of the leader..."

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