Let them offer their loyalty!

At that time, Qiu Tu speculated that Secretary Bai's "Cataclysm Path" might be related to "gratitude."

Now, it seems, that guess was very likely correct.

'An unknown existence from the "Boundless Heart Sea - Core Region"?'

Qiu Tu knew Yan Chen. Yan Chen was rather meticulous in certain matters.

He didn't use the term "Evil God," which indicated he didn't consider Secretary Bai to be an Evil God.

Not human, and not an Evil God? Then what on earth could it be?

It certainly can't be some kind of Cataclysmic Material, right?

Regardless, although there were still some uncertainties about Old Bai's identity, Qiu Tu at least knew that he came from the "Boundless Heart Sea - Core Region," and that was enough.

Qiu Tu had a sense of gratitude for Old Bai, who had helped him a lot in the early stages.

Perhaps he might meet him again in the future, which would be something worth looking forward to for Qiu Tu.

Especially... since Old Bai came from the "Boundless Heart Sea - Core Region," he must be very familiar with the "Core Region."

If he could truly connect with that line, Qiu Tu's strategic maneuvering would become even greater.

After all... even though the entire Northwestern Region now believed Zhao Ji was Qiu Tu's deep cooperation partner. Wherever Qiu Tu pointed, Zhao Ji would go fight there.

But... in acting, the biggest fear is losing oneself in the role, like an actor playing Guan Gong who exits the stage still carrying the Green Dragon Crescent Blade.

Using Zhao Ji's influence to quickly advance oneself and seize benefits is fine. But one must never truly believe Zhao Ji is one's own ally...

Having more friends means more possibilities. With Old Bai's assistance, his future entry into the "Boundless Heart Sea - Core Region" could be even smoother.

Thinking this way, Qiu Tu gradually regained his composure.

He recollected the two pieces of intelligence and then turned back into the study.

Compared to sorting out intelligence at this moment, immediately reporting the rebellious actions of Pang Haichen to the upper echelons was evidently more important.

After all, the sooner, the smaller the potential losses for the Sanctuary and the Human Camp might be.

Thinking this way, after returning to the study, Qiu Tu took out his "customized communicator" and attempted to contact Elder Tang.

Qiu Tu's current priority level was already within the top 10 of the Sanctuary's list.

Therefore, his call was connected in just a few seconds after being dialed.

And Elder Tang's amiable voice transmitted through the receiver, "Qiu Tu. It's late, do you have something to report?"

Upon hearing Elder Tang's words, Qiu Tu muttered an "um" and then said, "I've indeed obtained some critical information."

With that, Qiu Tu narrated all the details he got from Yan Chen to Elder Tang.

Elder Tang listened with frequent "um" responses.

However... Qiu Tu couldn't shake the feeling that Elder Tang didn't seem very enthusiastic about this information.

He felt as if something had been overlooked.

Thinking this way, after he finished sharing the intelligence, Qiu Tu tentatively asked, "Elder Tang, you seem not to be surprised by this intelligence?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Elder Tang paused for two seconds before speaking, "Qiu Tu, to be honest."

"This matter, I and Chairman Rao already knew about it this afternoon."

Qiu Tu froze and then couldn't help but ask, "Did someone from the 'Academic Faction' leak the information to you?"

Elder Tang replied with an "um" and then said, "That person you actually know, he's your former subordinate, Deputy Speaker Yan Chen from Dongye State."

Qiu Tu:??!

Upon hearing Elder Tang's words, Qiu Tu was taken aback.

His mind raced, trying to analyze the current situation.

He then heard Tang Wanfeng continue, "However, he clearly doesn't know as much as you."

"He only knew about Pang Haichen inciting the 'Academic Faction' to launch a military coup."

"Because Pang Haichen has been gathering tens of thousands of agents from Dongye State, ready to join the battle anytime."

"And Pang Haichen himself would forcibly reclaim military control. If Ye Mingfeng refused to hand over power, he would unhesitatingly execute Ye Mingfeng."

"Yan Chen felt that Pang Haichen had gone mad, completely losing his mind."

"The Eighth Sanctuary has finally embraced a period of peaceful development, and anyone disrupting it now would be a sinner."

"Therefore, he proactively contacted me through special communication, reported the intelligence, hoping to nip this matter in the bud."

After saying this, Tang Wanfeng took a pause, then added, "It's just that I had never dealt with him before, so I couldn't tell if what he said was true or false."

"Moreover, I always thought relying on tens of thousands of agents to seize power in Dongye State and threaten the Sanctuary sounded utterly ridiculous. Hence, I doubted the authenticity of this matter."

"But now, having received another similar yet different piece of intelligence from you, I think I can believe in this matter."

Saying so, Tang Wanfeng didn't forget to praise Yan Chen, "I've already known there was such a promising talent in the 'Academic Faction,' but never reached out."

"Once this matter is settled, it may be worth getting in touch. If he truly has loyalty towards the Sanctuary, we might as well give him more responsibilities."

"Having just one person from the 'Huangshan Sect' gather the 'Academic Faction' is too slow. If there's someone capable and loyal to the Sanctuary to assist him, that would be beneficial."

Upon hearing Tang Wanfeng's words, Qiu Tu:...

Qiu Tu now completely understood what Yan Chen was up to.

Impressive, impressive...

Qiu Tu genuinely did not anticipate that the gap between Yan Chen and himself had widened to such an extent, to the point that Yan Chen could plot against him using both 'conspiracy and strategy' methods.