Let them offer their loyalty!-Chapter 1593 - 664: The Second Sanctuary’s Grand Strategy (Part 2)

Just like that, right in front of Li Feng's eyes, he slowly unbuttoned all the buttons on his shirt, then took off his shirt and walked step by step toward Li Feng.

When that tall figure loomed over Li Feng, she finally stopped hesitating. It was as if she had finally made up her mind; she took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and prepared herself to face whatever Qiu Tu would bring—come wind, frost, rain, or dew.

But at that very moment, she suddenly felt a warmth upon her body, as if something had fallen gently over her.

She opened her eyes in confusion, only to see Qiu Tu's hand reaching behind her, then draping the very shirt he'd just taken off over her shoulders.

She blinked, then looked up at Qiu Tu, her heroic features full of questions—she didn't understand why Qiu Tu would put clothes on her. Did Qiu Tu actually like this kind of game?

But right then, Qiu Tu put his arm around her shoulders and, as he guided her toward the sofa, said, "Commander Li Feng, what Yanyan said was not wrong." 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

"I really am an extremely cautious person, always keeping a scale, a line, in my heart."

"Only those who pass my tests, or cross that line, will ever be regarded as one of my own, as family."

"But... that doesn't necessarily require one to 'offer their loyalty.'"

"Especially for you, there are actually many ways for you to become one of my own, to become family."

As he said this, Qiu Tu pulled Li Feng down on the sofa beside him.

And upon hearing this, Li Feng's expression grew even more perplexed. Her gaze flashed constantly, as if trying to discern the meaning behind Qiu Tu's words.

After a moment, as if something had occurred to her, a sudden look of realization appeared on her face. "What you mean is... as long as I have that intention, you can already treat me as family?"

"Whether or not you really accept my 'loyalty' isn't a necessary condition. As long as I keep treating you wholeheartedly in the future, you'll still trust me."

Qiu Tu: ...

Actually, this wasn't quite what Qiu Tu meant. But he also knew—some things could not be rushed.

So he simply followed her lead and nodded. "You could say that."

"You need to trust me—I have enough discernment when it comes to reading people."

After that, Qiu Tu naturally shifted the conversation to business. He said, "By the way, there was a message from the 'Ministry of Internal Affairs' earlier. They said that your main reason for wanting to see me this time is to represent the Third and Fourth Sanctuaries in seeking allegiance to me?"

"What's going on with that?"

Hearing Qiu Tu bring up serious matters, Li Feng's expression also turned solemn again, resuming her formal demeanor.

She looked at Qiu Tu and spoke seriously, "That's right."

"In recent days, the two Sanctuaries have held several rounds of consultations, and have reached a consensus. That is, right now is a time of tremendous upheaval."

"Humanity is likely facing a change not seen in a thousand years. One wrong move could lead to total destruction."

"And this 'Heavenly God Trial' may not be an opportunity for humanity, but instead a great crisis."

As she spoke, Li Feng repeated all the analysis and reasoning she'd given the top brass of the Third Sanctuary.

In simple terms: This 'Heavenly God Trial' is a rehearsal for the fusion of two great regions. The Eighth Rank Great Evil Gods are now just lying low for the moment, and once their dormancy ends, they'll definitely act against humanity.

By then, humankind might be divided up and devoured by all the great powers, utterly reduced to slaves and servants.

Rather than waiting to make a forced choice, humans should proactively make one now. That way, they can still retain some initiative.

After listening to Li Feng's analysis, Qiu Tu couldn't help but ask curiously, "Commander Li Feng, if I'm not mistaken, you're from the Second Sanctuary, the daughter of the Zhi Yan Heavenly King."

"The Second Sanctuary has clearly chosen the 'Fog Hidden Association.' Why didn't you make the same choice as them?"

At these words, Li Feng's expression immediately became a little unpleasant.

She fell silent for several seconds, as if weighing her words. After a moment, she slowly said, "Because I don't agree with their approach."

"Though Zhi Yan Heavenly King is my mother, and the Second Sanctuary is my old home, that doesn't mean I necessarily think the same way as they do."

She added, "From my dealings with the 'Fog Hidden Association,' I can see they're ruthlessly ambitious, and Tian Qi is not as simple as he appears."

"Working with them is like bargaining with a tiger for its skin. One wrong step, and everything could be lost."

"Even..." At this, Li Feng paused, then said gravely, "I suspect that my mother and the others' partnership with the 'Fog Hidden Association' isn't as simple as it seems."

"They're probably playing an even bigger game."

At this, Li Feng paused again, then continued, "But here's the thing... If they were only gambling with themselves as the stake, I'd support them."

"But what they're doing now is clearly gambling with the fate of all humanity, and I can't accept that."

"Compared to their dangerous methods, I'd rather bet everything on a trustworthy kin."

As she said that, Li Feng couldn't help but set her gaze on Qiu Tu.

Hearing this, Qiu Tu hesitated for a moment, then said thoughtfully, "Commander Li Feng, you're saying... Zhi Yan Heavenly King and the others might be plotting something bigger. Are you implying that the Second Sanctuary actually has another goal?"

Li Feng heard him, hesitated, then nodded slightly.

Qiu Tu guessed, "Is it related to the 'West God King'?"

Li Feng's beautiful eyes flickered to Qiu Tu, apparently surprised by his perceptiveness.

She nodded again, and finally explained, "You must know that the Second Sanctuary only gained independence because it had the support of the 'West God King,' right?"