Let them offer their loyalty!

When Elder Tang called, Qiu Tu was cultivating on Fang Tangtang's body.

In times of turmoil, it's most important that someone ascends and everyone around them rises along. Connections from the same hometown or graduation period can sometimes be the strongest relationships.

So, after Qiu Tu was promoted to Speaker of the Dongye State Council, his subordinates in Xinjie City began to step onto a larger stage.

Among them, Qiu Tu deliberately did not promote the people of The Five Elders, nor gave them help, not even bringing Fang Tangtang to the state capital. It was all to observe them.

The result was somewhat surprising to him; The Five Elders performed very well, even better than he imagined.

The Five Elders did not abuse Qiu Tu's name, nor did they come shamelessly to ingratiate themselves with him, nor did they privately seek his confidants for personal gain.

They simply elevated Fang Tangtang's status to be on par with the five Family Heads, taking care of Fang Tangtang as if she were the "Empress Dowager" thereafter.

Then several families decisively shifted from politics to commerce, expanding their commercial territories in surrounding cities.

Without needing their own publicity, anyone or officials who can contact them need only inquire briefly to learn of their relationship with Qiu Tu.

Even if some details are speculative, the political arena is such that: better to believe it exists than dismiss it.

So, even without preferential treatment, they were at least allowed fair competition in the market.

The Five Elders have vision and competence, and with five families allied, they can seize opportunities in every city, developing quite well. (Chapter 506)

Initially, Guan Xiao once reported this matter to Qiu Tu. Qiu Tu just asked her to keep an eye on it and didn't pay much heed.

During these few months of monitoring, The Five Elders indeed behaved according to rules; although they profited somewhat from Qiu Tu's influence, they maintained discretion.

Hence, upon being promoted to Two States Guardian, when Qiu Tu needed a massive amount of talent, he directly utilized them.

Qiu Tu previously brought hundreds, thousands of talents from Dongye State to Liangzhou, nearly a third of whom belonged to these five families in Xinjie.

Because they were reintegrated into his system, Qiu Tu also arranged for The Five Elders to bring Fang Tangtang over.

The harsh environment of Earth State, bitter cold, with a soft and cute beauty as company would surely be more comfortable.

Hmm... Qiu Tu won't admit it, but he's been missing Fang Tangtang's genuine facial cleanser after the Princess brand facial cleanser ran out of stock a few days ago.

Resolutely "withdraw," tossing a piece of clothing to the bewildered Fang Tangtang on the bed, Qiu Tu pulled on clothes and went to the adjacent room with the communicator.

Entering the adjacent room, Qiu Tu tidied his attire, then answered the call.

As soon as the call connected, Elder Tang's authoritative voice came over, "Qiu Tu, how are your preparations?"

Qiu Tu knew this was for final confirmation, so while buttoning up, he said earnestly, "Everything is going smoothly."

Elder Tang uttered "Mm," then said, "That's good."

"Act together at 3 AM."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but ask, "Is everything ready on the Sanctuary side?"

This communication was clearly on a secure line: In fact... even if it wasn't, with Old Pang and Old Rao's crafty machinations, Pang Haichen's forces couldn't eavesdrop on Qiu Tu.

So, Elder Tang responded steadily with a "Mm." Then he continued,

"These days, we've secretly deployed a substantial army to Beiyun State, constantly monitoring the military officers' conditions in various cities of Beiyun State."

"Such as those secretly linked with Pei Jing, we've obtained complete information."

"And 'Academic Faction' in the Sanctuary, plus other middle to high-ranking officials in the Planning Area, are all being monitored."

"Especially 'Academic Faction' officials who can control the military or the Investigation Bureau, have been equipped with mobile units to avoid incidents."

Saying this, Elder Tang on the phone slightly squinted, his voice tinged with murderous intent and bloodthirstiness.

"Tonight's operation has no misplaced execution."

Hearing Elder Tang's words, Qiu Tu's gaze turned stern, knowing Elder Tang was determined to resolve this matter fiercely!

Moreover, willing to pay an unlimited price for it.

Thinking this through, Qiu Tu solemnly replied, "Understood, Elder Tang."

After hanging up the phone, Qiu Tu grabbed a cigarette from the desk, lit it, then turned around, half-leaning on the desk, smoking quietly.

Undeniably, the Eighth Sanctuary, though governed by 6 factions together, in reality, the "Iron-Blood Faction" and "Fengtian Faction" hold the most substantial power.

These founding factions of the Sanctuary control most of the Sanctuary's military, administrative, and intelligence systems.

While the other four factions develop rapidly, they collectively only make up about 40%.

Thus, when the two major factions unite, the power they unleash is astonishing.

Pang Haichen and the "Academic Faction" almost have no resistance.

So there's no issue in uprooting the "Academic Faction."

The only concern is... whether Pang Haichen would escape.

After all, for a head-level figure in a Sanctuary, it's unknown how many life-saving tricks he has preserved over the years.

Qiu Tu possesses "Seal of ownership," "Uncompromising Simulacrum-like" substitutes, and escape treasures due to the Cataclysm; having several multiples on Pang Haichen isn't unexpected.

Consequently, he's the one who bears the greatest pressure now.

A single mishap might alert Pang Haichen to something amiss, prompting him to flee immediately.