Chapter 2024 - 796_2

The Heavy Stone God King let out a soft "hmm," then said, "Speak. What intelligence do you have?"

The Heavenly God lowered his head and started to speak, "According to the report from the scout who's been covertly residing within the Qiu Tu God King's domain."

"Zhao Ji entered the Qiu Tu God King's residence and hasn't come out since."

"Soon after, a surge of advancement was detected emanating from Qiu Tu God King's manor."

"Then, Qiu Tu God King issued a lockdown order, forbidding entry and exit in the vicinity of his residence in the near term, presumably to personally guard and protect Zhao Ji during her advancement."

This news, the Heavy Stone God King had just learned from the Hanhai God King. Though the Hanhai God King was merely conjecturing based on Yao Yao's observations, indicating little certainty, it turns out to be just a validation with no new intelligence.

Thus, the Heavy Stone God King's eyes couldn't help showing a trace of disappointment.

At this moment, the Heavenly God added, "Yet, according to the scout's report, it seems Qiu Tu couldn't resist loneliness during the night and summoned an eighth-ranked female deity into his manor."

"Afterward, that female deity hasn't come out until now. According to intelligence, she holds no responsibilities in Qiu Tu's team. Considering she didn't return overnight, it's most likely she was called in to spend a passionate night with Qiu Tu."

"Moreover...that female deity seems to be the sister of the advancing Zhao Ji God King...."

Upon hearing the Heavenly God's words, the Heavy Stone God King and Hanhai God King exchanged a glance.

Hanhai God King stroked his goatee, chuckled, and said, "It appears... Qiu Tu God King is far more carefree than we imagined."

"He likely realized this assignment is rather challenging and intends to drag it out."

"Otherwise, he wouldn't indulge in such revelry and pleasure."

Even after hearing such news, the Heavy Stone God King still harbored some doubts in his heart.

But now, indeed, all hints pointed to Qiu Tu's lack of dedication in executing this mission.

Thus, after hesitating for a moment, he still smiled and shook his head, saying, "It seems our Qiu Tu God King is quite the playboy."

Saying this, he keenly sensed the crux of the matter, turned toward the Hanhai God King, and inquired, "Previously, was Qiu Tu close with that female deity?"

"Could this potentially affect his relationship with Zhao Ji?"

Intelligence regarding Qiu Tu's associates was practically all contained within Hanhai God King's mind.

Hence, upon hearing the Heavenly God's report, he immediately knew who the female deity was.

He twirled his goatee and silently pondered for a moment, as if considering the Heavy Stone God King's proposal.

Moments later, he suddenly chuckled and said, "My lord..."

"Whether Zhao Ji cares or not is actually insignificant."

"This matter, for us, poses countless benefits with not a single harm."

"We merely need to wait until Zhao Ji emerges from her retreat and spread this rumor."

"Whether she believes it or not, or if she cares, is irrelevant."

"If she believes it and minds it, and falls out with Qiu Tu, all the better."

"Even if she doesn't believe or care, it won't affect our interests."

Upon hearing the Hanhai God King's words, the Heavy Stone God King couldn't help but smile, nodding as he softly uttered a word, "Indeed."

.....

However, little did they know....

While they were plotting this matter, inside Qiu Tu's bedroom.

Zhao Ji sat cross-legged, with her palms facing upwards, on Qiu Tu's bed, tensely undergoing a breakthrough.

Yet... she felt as though something was amiss, even if it was perhaps an illusion. In some inexplicable way, she sensed something was happening, but couldn't capture the signal.

'What's going on? Why does something feel off?'

Perhaps her mind was affected by this fluctuation, as she nearly lost her grasp of the void spirit state essential to her breakthrough several times.

Fortunately, her extraordinary talent allowed her to maintain her advancement status, as the elusive feeling faded quickly without leaving a trace.

In fact... it might be due to the slight negative effect brought by this ripple that her mental focus was heightened.

Thus, when this inexplicable feeling vanished, she became even more immersed in advancing, speeding up her progress....

.....

Simultaneously.

In the western room of Qiu Tu's estate, just walls away from Zhao Ji, Qiu Tu and Larilo embraced each other in the Emperor's New Clothing.

As he tenderly stroked Larilo's silky smooth back, Qiu Tu inquired, "Can you truly block the 'shared perception' between you and your sister?"

Having been thoroughly engaged all night, Larilo, akin to a lazy kitten, curled up in Qiu Tu's arms.

While drawing circles on Qiu Tu's chest, she corrected him, saying, "Not block. It's a delay."

"Delay?" Qiu Tu blinked, suddenly seeming to perceive Larilo's intention.

Larilo yawned, her alabaster cheeks tinged with an intoxicated pink, and responded sleepily, "Indeed. It's a delay."

"My sister and I share a remarkable perception, seemingly bound by our souls, impossible to block or sever."

"If my sister couldn't do it, I certainly couldn't either."

"Yet, following my sister's lead, having gained substantial power and understanding of the workings of Cataclysmic Power, I devised a brilliant solution."

"Though I cannot sever or block this perception... I can partition it within my own body as internal and external layers of perception."