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Chapter 973 - 474: Qiu Tu: I Teamed Up with the Evil God (10k Words for Monthly Ticket)

Hearing Huang Shangzong's words, the confidant recalled for a moment and then said, "In response to the Speaker, according to the intelligence provided by Secretary Han, Vice Chairman Qiu should have passed Wuhai City and reached Red Leaf City."

"In another six or seven hours, he should be back in the state."

Hearing the confidant's words, Huang Shangzong did not hesitate at all.

His broad face was filled with seriousness, his thick eyebrows perched above his forehead tightened, and then he decisively said, "If that's the case! Let's return to Xinjie City now!"

"I want to see firsthand whether what Qiu Tu said about 'capturing Muye' is true or not."

Surprised by Huang Shangzong's decision, the confidant then asked, "Speaker, don't we need to return to the Sanctuary first to report to Old Rao and Dean Qi?"

The Dean Qi mentioned by the confidant is the head of the "Academic Faction," the dean of the "Eighth Sanctuary Officer Academy," Qi Yuan.

As the core founder of the "Officer Academy," Old Qi holds significant prestige within the "Academic Faction," and can be considered the spiritual mentor of all members of the "Academic Faction."

Even though Huang Shangzong is now among the top three leaders of the "Academic Faction," he must show respect to him.

Therefore, hearing the confidant's reminder, Huang Shangzong's expression changed several times, showing a bit of hesitation.

But it was only for a moment; his expression soon became resolute again.

He decisively said, "It's fine. I'll call Old Rao and Old Qi on the way."

"I'll explain the situation, they won't mind this breach of protocol."

Having made his decision, Huang Shangzong did not hesitate anymore. He waved his hand and said, "Alright, go prepare."

"In 10 minutes, I want everything to be ready, and in 12 minutes, we will set off!"

Hearing Huang Shangzong's words, the confidant hurriedly saluted and responded, "Yes! Speaker!"

After speaking, he turned and left to make arrangements.

Watching the confidant leave, the previously spirited Huang Shangzong picked up the documents brought by the confidant and read through them again.

Possibly because he was somewhat incredulous, he repeatedly focused on the parts about Qiu Tu's "capturing Muye."

After confirming again that he hadn't misread, his expression grew complex as he lifted his head.

Long before he left Dongye State for the Sanctuary to assign this mission, he had a premonition: the vice chairmen would most likely fail to complete it. But if it were to be accomplished, it could only be Qiu Tu.

Now his guess had come true.

But... frankly, he still felt somewhat dissatisfied.

Even though he had revised his opinion of Qiu Tu considerably recently, at the end of the day, there was still much conflict between them.

And what's more important... Qiu Tu was so young!

Just over 20 years old, not only was he a Vice Chairman, but he also had the strength of a Peak Fourth Rank!

This fact alone was already astounding.

Now, he had... with the strength of a Peak Fourth Rank, struck against a Peak Fifth Rank Great Evil God!

No matter how he achieved it, such a feat was enough to shock everyone.

And coupled with Qiu Tu's age...

Thinking like this, Huang Shangzong couldn't help but mutter to himself, "Ah... feels like I've wasted the last twenty years."

"But it's alright. Once he rises up, he will be out of sight and out of mind."

"Who knows, he might truly unearth a great talent for the Sanctuary."

Thinking this way, Huang Shangzong strangely began to feel happy, "If in the future, Qiu Tu really accomplishes something. Who can then question my judgment!"

Thinking this, Huang Shangzong no longer lingered in his feelings and hesitation.

He put down the intelligence reports, stood up, quickly took a shower, changed into a uniform, and walked out of the room.

Once out of the room, the confidant had already prepared the car.

Huang Shangzong got into the car and sat in the back, closing his eyes to rest.

The convoy started slowly, heading toward Xinjie City.

On the road, after resting, Huang Shangzong also made a call to Old Rao.

The phone was connected shortly after.

Huang Shangzong hastily said respectfully, "Old Rao. It's Huang Shangzong."

Hearing Huang Shangzong's words, Old Rao's ethereal voice instantly came through the receiver, "Shangzong ah, congratulations."

Huang Shangzong's advancement to Fifth-Order Cataclysmic was one of the most significant events recently within the Sanctuary. Old Rao was undoubtedly closely monitoring it.

So even without Huang Shangzong reporting, he was fully aware on his end.

Hearing Old Rao's words, Huang Shangzong quickly replied, "Yes, Old Rao, I have successfully advanced."

Old Rao seemed to still be fishing. Hearing Huang Shangzong's words, he uttered a deep "hmm," then said, "Good. Now that the Planning Department is in a critical period and you are overseeing it, advancing a rank gives much more room for maneuver."

With this, he solemnly reminded, "But... you must control your own heart."

"This time, for the promotion to Fifth Order, pushing our strength to Peak Fourth Rank may cause the influence of the 'Cataclysm Path' to grow even more."

"You belong to the Destruction Path, and are naturally hot-tempered and prone to losing control. Now that you have advanced to Fifth Order, it's even more crucial to cultivate patience. When encountering problems, don't be hasty or irritable."

Hearing Old Rao's words, Huang Shangzong was immediately reminded of how ever since previous years, Old Rao had stopped dealing with official affairs, spending his days fishing and gardening, only getting involved in major affairs, which startled him internally.

However, he didn't show it and quickly responded, "Yes, Old Rao. Rest assured, I will cultivate patience and ensure I don't slip up."

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