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Chapter 996 - 481: Promoted to Peak Fourth Rank! (10,000 Words for Monthly Ticket!)_3

Qiu Tu's heart stirred slightly, and then he used his spiritual power to communicate with Tao Yaoyao, "Let Miss Qin come in."

During this time, Tao Yaoyao had already grown accustomed to Qiu Tu's extraordinary ability to "convey messages from a distance."

So she merely hesitated for a split second before her expression changed and she smiled at Qin Shuman, saying, "Miss Qin, this way, please."

With that, she led Rain Butterfly, who was currently occupying Qin Shuman's body, to the door of Qiu Tu's office.

"Knock, knock, knock," she tapped on the door.

Qiu Tu responded, "Come in."

The next second, the door swung open.

That beautiful figure he hadn't seen for so long indeed appeared before Qiu Tu's eyes.

She was tall and slender, her movements light, as if a gust of wind could set her gracefully dancing.

Her jet-black hair, as dark as ink, was casually tied into a bun at the back of her head, accentuating her demeanor of competence and elegance.

Her features were delicate, her eyes deep like autumn waters, as if she could see through the human soul. Yet, when she looked at Qiu Tu, the corners of her lips involuntarily curved upward slightly, giving her an inexplicable charm.

Seeing Rain Butterfly, the expression on Qiu Tu's face softened considerably.

He gestured to Tao Yaoyao with a wave, signaling for her to leave, then said, "I was just about to call you. I didn't expect you to come over."

Tao Yaoyao dared not linger, quickly turned around, exited the office, and closed the door behind her.

Left alone with Qiu Tu in the room, Rain Butterfly visibly relaxed.

She clasped her hands behind her back and walked over playfully, smiling as she said, "Oh, really? You were just about to contact me?"

"I thought... Chairman Qiu had completely forgotten about me."

Hearing Rain Butterfly's words, Qiu Tu set down the receiver in his hand and smiled, saying, "How could I?"

"In the months you were away, I thought about you almost every day."

Even though she knew Qiu Tu was likely just sweet-talking her, well... sweet words always have a way of melting one's heart.

So once again, the corners of Rain Butterfly's lips involuntarily lifted into a gentle smile.

She looked at the handsome and flamboyant man before her.

A few months apart, she had changed significantly, and so had this man standing in front of her.

In order to catch up with Qiu Tu, she had participated in the Sanctuary's "Pioneer Experiment." (Chapter 440)

The main goal of the experiment was to retrace the promotion path of Qiu Tu and Tang Feifei—becoming a Domain Master, advancing to the Fourth Order, and overcoming the "Yellow Charm Crisis."

This experiment carried great risks, but she emerged as the top candidate and successfully completed it.

Because of her participation in this experiment, the Sanctuary gained key data on "Domain Master," "Fake Regional Master," and the "Yellow Charm Crisis."

It also paved the way for figures like Old Rao, Elder Tang, and even Huang Shangzong to become Domain Masters and advance to the Fifth Order.

It was precisely her significant contributions to the Sanctuary, her outstanding capabilities, her ambiguous relationship with Qiu Tu, and her direct-lineage connection to Dai Yukang that allowed her to smoothly ascend to the position of Deputy Speaker of Dongye State.

But... compared to Qiu Tu, it paled in comparison.

Dongye State's Speaker...

A true Senior Frontier Official, a high-ranking figure with real power. And what's more, a Senior Frontier Official in his early twenties, wielding actual authority!

Looking at Qiu Tu, so radiant and imposing, Rain Butterfly suddenly and inexplicably understood what Zhou Yu looked like in Su Shi's poetry—successful in love, politics, and the battlefield, excelling in every domain.

Thinking this, Rain Butterfly found herself staring at him in a daze.

It wasn't until Qiu Tu smiled and waved his hand in front of her that she snapped back to reality.

For someone as always composed and elegant as her, it was a rarity for her cheeks to redden slightly. She coughed lightly and, in a deliberately professional tone, said, "Speaker Qiu, let's not talk about personal matters for now."

"I'm here under Old Rao's commission to deliver the method for advancing to the Fifth Order to you."

As she spoke, her watery eyes met Qiu Tu's. Then, she reached into her pocket and pulled out a box crafted from black jade....

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It also paved the way for figures like Old Rao, Elder Tang, and even Huang Shangzong to become Domain Masters and advance to the Fifth Order.

It was precisely her significant contributions to the Sanctuary, her outstanding capabilities, her ambiguous relationship with Qiu Tu, and her direct-lineage connection to Dai Yukang that allowed her to smoothly ascend to the position of Deputy Speaker of Dongye State.

But... compared to Qiu Tu, it paled in comparison.

Dongye State's Speaker...

A true Senior Frontier Official, a high-ranking figure with real power. And what's more, a Senior Frontier Official in his early twenties, wielding actual authority!

Looking at Qiu Tu, so radiant and imposing, Rain Butterfly suddenly and inexplicably understood what Zhou Yu looked like in Su Shi's poetry—successful in love, politics, and the battlefield, excelling in every domain.

Thinking this, Rain Butterfly found herself staring at him in a daze.

It wasn't until Qiu Tu smiled and waved his hand in front of her that she snapped back to reality.

For someone as always composed and elegant as her, it was a rarity for her cheeks to redden slightly. She coughed lightly and, in a deliberately professional tone, said, "Speaker Qiu, let's not talk about personal matters for now."

"I'm here under Old Rao's commission to deliver the method for advancing to the Fifth Order to you."

As she spoke, her watery eyes met Qiu Tu's. Then, she reached into her pocket and pulled out a box crafted from black jade....