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Chapter 1023 - 490: A Slap in the Face! (10,000 Words for Monthly Ticket!)_3

If her words came off as harsh, it wouldn't matter much. With Qiu Tu backing her, he could smooth things over. At worst, she might face some punishment or demotion.

But… taking the fall for Qiu Tu would surely earn her some form of compensation later.

Just as she stepped forward, Qiu Tu, as though he had anticipated her move, casually held up his right hand without even turning his head, stopping her in her tracks.

Then, with a flick of his black coat sleeve, Qiu Tu smiled and said, "Dou Yu's command?"

"Apologies… Our reception team is here to welcome the delegation from the Sixth Sanctuary, led by Princess Xi."

"The journey from the Sixth Sanctuary to the Eighth Sanctuary spans over a thousand kilometers. Given the exhausting travel, we must ensure Princess Xi's safety and physical condition."

"Therefore, please allow me to see Princess Xi to confirm her wellbeing and security."

Saying that, Qiu Tu ignored the burly man's reaction and proceeded directly toward the convoy.

When the burly man saw Qiu Tu blatantly challenging him, his expression darkened, and he stormed forward, intent on stopping him.

But at that moment, Qiu Tu simply turned his head and gave him a calm, detached glance.

Instantly, the burly man's pupils contracted slightly, his hair stood on end, and he froze in place as if cast under an immobilization spell, unable to move at all.

Qiu Tu gave a faint chuckle, then expressionlessly withdrew his gaze, unleashing his spiritual power. The aura of a Fifth-Order Calamity Being slowly engulfed the entire convoy.

In that moment, the previously lively convoy fell silent in an instant.

Everyone there could feel the horrifyingly overwhelming presence—a force so high-level that even a mere finger's pressure could crush them.

In the face of absolute strength, all petty maneuvers seemed laughable.

Thus, Qiu Tu walked unhindered to the center of the convoy, stopping in front of Princess Xi's business car.

Standing at the car door, Qiu Tu spoke with a respectful tone, "Deputy Leader of the Eighth Sanctuary's reception team, Dongye State Council Chairman Qiu Tu, requests an audience with Princess Xi."

"May I ask, Princess, are you well? Shall the two convoys unite and proceed together toward the State Government?"

As the reception team's Deputy Leader, Qiu Tu represented the dignity of the Eighth Sanctuary.

If Dou Yu, the Deputy Leader of the Sixth Sanctuary's delegation, decreed the convoys should merge or proceed independently, it would signify the Eighth Sanctuary was subordinate to the Sixth Sanctuary.

However, if the order came directly from Princess Xi, that would be perfectly acceptable.

After all, Princess Xi is the highest authority in the Sixth Sanctuary, politically equivalent to Elder Tang.

Besides, with Qiu Tu asserting dominance over the scene, he had already restored the Eighth Sanctuary's honor. Thus, if Princess Xi adjusted the plan slightly, the reception team could act flexibly without compromising their dignity.

This was precisely why Qiu Tu chose to disregard Dou Yu and, after suppressing everyone, went straight to Princess Xi.

At that moment, upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, noises erupted from inside the car—sharp as if people were quarreling or shoving one another.

Suddenly, in the next second, the car window glass was abruptly pushed down from inside.

With a loud "crash," the car window glass plummeted to the ground, landing right at Qiu Tu's feet, before breaking into several pieces with a crisp "snap."

Qiu Tu: ??

Qiu Tu, bewildered, raised his head to look at the shattered window. There, a mesmerizing silhouette, veiled but full of grace and charm, stepped into his view.

At that instant, Qiu Tu felt something strange.

Wait a minute… why does this scene feel oddly familiar?

Why does it remind me of some classic literary scenario?

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