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Chapter 943 - 464: Zhao Ji Returns! (10k Words for Monthly Ticket)

It's already the dead of winter, with the cold wind sharp as a knife. Eastern City now also finds itself in a post-Cataclysm state, so when a new Peak Fifth Rank Great Evil God reappears, the atmosphere suddenly becomes as heavy as if it had solidified!

A bone-chilling breeze sweeps by, lifting the dust off the ground, accompanied by intermittent sobbing from within the city, like lost souls whispering...

'Sis... Sister?!'

Upon hearing that familiar voice, Larilo, sitting in the backseat of the car, shudders all over, her face filled with disbelief as she looks up at the pitch-black sky, at those eyes devoid of joy or sorrow!

The eyes are as vast as lakes, akin to two black holes devouring all surrounding light and warmth, their pupils layered like tree rings, exuding endless majesty.

It is none other than... Larilo's sister, the Peak Fifth Order Great Evil God, who had gone to the "Boundless Heart Sea - Core Region," Zhao Ji!

Seeing those eyes, Qiu Tu's expression also changes slightly.

'Why has Zhao Ji returned!? Didn't she go to the "Boundless Heart Sea - Core Region"?'

Thinking this, Qiu Tu's brain begins to whirl rapidly.

Firstly, according to information obtained from the mother-daughter duo "Yellow Charm," the "Boundless Heart Sea - Core Region" has strict entry and exit controls.

A Catastrophe being that wants to reach the Sixth Tier must go to the "Boundless Heart Sea - Core Region."

And if a being reaches the Sixth Tier in the "Core Region," then it cannot leave the "Core Region."

So..... Zhao Ji's return to Eastern City obviously means she failed to ascend to Sixth Tier Evil God!

With that thought, Qiu Tu feels as if he has unlocked new insights, and continues to analyze based on the information he has.

From the intelligence he obtained from various sources about Zhao Ji, she should be a powerful, indifferent, cruel, yet very wise Great Evil God.

She probably had more than a 90% certainty of succeeding in her advancement by going to the "Boundless Heart Sea - Core Region."

But now, she has come back defeated.

This suggests that something beyond her expectations must have occurred.

For example.... she encountered an adversary in the "Boundless Heart Sea - Core Region" that even she could not withstand.

For example.... she lacked the necessary resources for advancement and failed at the crucial moment.

Or... someone tampered with her source of power, causing her realm to deteriorate and her advancement to fail.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu can't help but glance at Larilo beside him.

Considering Zhao Ji's furious countenance upon returning, seeking punishment for Larilo...

Qiu Tu roughly guesses: could it be... that Larilo Forced Refinement of Zhao Ji's Region led her from nine-stars to eight-stars? A decline in power and subsequently her advancement failed?

With this thought, cold sweat breaks out on Qiu Tu's forehead.

If that's the case, things might be somewhat troublesome.

After all, he is the one who started this.

In her rage, Zhao Ji might not kill Larilo, but might decide to kill him instead.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu can't help looking at Larilo beside him.

Larilo's relationship with her sister must indeed be quite poor, and she appears genuinely afraid of her own sister.

So, seeing her sister's wrath, Larilo trembles slightly, her lips quivering.

Seeing this, Qiu Tu is moved and then reaches out to hold Larilo's hand.

Suddenly touched, Larilo snaps back to her senses. She can't help but turn her head to look at Qiu Tu.

And then.... what she sees is Qiu Tu's pair of affectionate, resolute eyes.

At the same time, Qiu Tu's voice resonates in her heart, "Your Highness, don't be afraid."

"No matter what happens, I will face it with you."

"If Her Highness Zhao Ji comes for you, push all the blame onto me."

"You don't have to worry about me. At most, Zhao Ji will only kill me, what more can she do to me?"

"I am not afraid of death at all!"

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, a bunch of question marks pop up over Larilo's head: ??

Wait a second. What does her sister looking for her have to do with Qiu Tu?

And moreover.... Qiu Tu wants to take on all the responsibility? What responsibility?

Although Larilo can be a bit silly at times, she does have a brain.

She was simply too scared and panicked when Zhao Ji suddenly lashed out with a "Projection Descent," forgetting to think about why her sister was so angry.

Now, with Qiu Tu's reminder, after hesitating for a dozen seconds or so, Larilo suddenly understands the reason behind her sister's fury.

She morosely looks towards Qiu Tu and communicates with spiritual power,

"Our Refining of the 'Eastern City District' impacted my sister's ascension?"

Holding her hand, Qiu Tu earnestly says, "It's me, not you."

Larilo is stunned for a moment, then she recalls Qiu Tu's words about "pushing it onto him" and "at most, just dying"...

That instant, a surge of warmth suddenly flows through her heart.

Ever since she was young, apart from her own sister, no one has ever cared for her or treated her so well.

Even later on, her own sister began to treat her poorly. And yet, it was only Qiu Tu who...

Not only resurrected her; helped her acquire a new Region, restoring her power; made her happy; made her happier; made her extremely happy...

Especially recalling the delightful sensations she felt through Ai Li's body today, Larilo finds it unforgettable!

'No! I can't betray Qiu Tu, I can't let Qiu Tu die!'

'If he dies, where will I find... cough cough, a Pope!'

Thinking this, and considering the Contract with her sister, knowing that even if she truly takes all the blame, her sister will not kill her, Larilo feels reassured.