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"Send 2% of what those two guys handed over to Qiu Tu."

She paused for a moment, thought for a moment, and then said, "Never mind, I'll just give him 3%."

"Of the remaining 70%, the old rule still applies: 30% goes to the public treasury and 30% to my private treasury. The remaining 10% is yours."

Upon hearing Elena's words, Qing'e, who had been standing with her hands at her sides, responded softly, "Yes, my lady."

Elena thought for a moment, then said, "When you deliver the spoils to Qiu Tu, give him a message as well."

"Fighting without breaking apart..."

"This is the bottom line for the 'West Branch'."

"We can't control what happened before you joined the 'Temple,' but now that you've joined, you're part of it. The rules still need to be followed."

“Each God-King is a vital force within the Temple.”

Qing'e nodded again and responded.

Seeing that Elena had no further instructions, she quietly bowed and then strolled out of the hall.

Upon arriving outside the dark and gloomy main hall, Qing'e gazed at the clear sky of the "Kingdom of Wine" in a daze.

Everyone thought Elena was a drunkard, always intoxicated and clueless. But only her confidants knew that she held the entire Western Division of gods and all its forces within her heart.

How to proceed step by step, how to operate, how to create conflict among the god-kings below, and how to ensure that they do not completely split and become opposed—all of these were in her mind.

This masterful use of power allowed Elena to maintain firm control over the western branch even while indulging in heavy drinking every day.

Even powerful beings like the Stone God King and those with profound backgrounds like the Star Forging God King cannot escape her grasp.

But... for some reason, Qing'e always felt that the new God-King was a little different...

Is this method really effective against that god-king?

Thinking this through, Qing'e pondered quietly for a while before finally setting off to deliver the spoils of war to Qiu Tu, as Elena had instructed, to see the God-King's reaction...

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Chapter 775 Qing'e: Lord Qiu Tu's future is limitless (Seeking monthly votes)

When Qing'e returned to her side hall, the Star Forging God King and the Heavy Stone God King were already waiting there.

It was clear that this wasn't the first time the three of them had done something like this, so after Qing'e exchanged a few pleasantries with the two god-kings and led them into the house, the two god-kings immediately took out a card-shaped storage item called a "cataclysmic treasure" from their pockets.

Qing'e took the two "Cataclysmic Treasures" and examined them with her spiritual power. After confirming that the quantity was correct, she took out a document and wrote down the specific number on the last spoils of war.

This is clearly a report on the operation.

However, if one were to take a closer look at the report in her hand, one would discover that... it had already documented Qiu Tu's plan in conjunction with the Star Forging God King and the Heavy Stone God King.

Clearly, long before the two god-kings came to find Elena, Qing'e, or rather Elena, had guessed that the two god-kings would come, and guessed their purpose, and even... had made corresponding preparations long in advance.

After handing over their spoils, the two god-kings did not linger and left the side hall.

Following Elena's instructions, Qing'e divided the spoils into four portions. She kept her own, gave Elena's share, and finally stored Qiu Tu's share separately in a storage-type treasure.

After doing all this, Qing'e got up and left the side hall to find Qiu Tu.

She first went to the courtyard where Qiu Tu lived.

As a mid-level member of the western branch of the "Temple", Qiu Tu has several courtyards in the "Wine God Kingdom" as his residence.

Besides the small courtyard where he lived, several other courtyards around it were also given to Qiu Tu to house his confidants.

As soon as she arrived outside the small courtyard, Qing'e felt a premonition. She looked towards the two courtyards next to her.

In her perception, there were three quasi-gods advancing to higher levels in the other two courtyards.

If she wasn't mistaken, it should be the three trusted confidants Qiu Tu brought this time, named Guan Xiao, Zhi Yan, and Li Feng.

When advancing, they often exhibit certain characteristics, and can even identify the "catastrophic path".

'Two lives and one order?'

After silently making a judgment in her heart, Qing'e went to the small courtyard where Qiu Tu lived and knocked on the door.

The door was opened by an unfamiliar maid, who was clearly a trusted confidante who had come to the "Ancient Continent" with the main group.

Qing'e explained her purpose, but the maid said that Qiu Tu was not at home, but had gone to the "Execution Department".

In an instant, Qing'e guessed what Qiu Tu was doing at the "Execution Department"—he was recruiting subordinate gods to advance to the level of a second-level god-king.

As she was curious about how Qiu Tu would select his confidants, she thanked him and then turned to go to the "Execution Department".

On her way to the "Execution Department," Qing'e couldn't help but think of the intelligence she had received a few days ago.

According to the report below, in order to hinder Qiu Tu and delay his development, the Heavy Stone God King and the Star Forging God King specifically bribed and arranged for several gods to register as subordinate gods to Qiu Tu.

These gods are all ranked among the top in terms of ability and assessment in the "Temple of Gods".

If Qiu Tu were to select 10 celestial beings based on their abilities, he would most likely be able to choose them.

In this way, they would quietly infiltrate Qiu Tu's team and help the Star Forging God King and the Heavy Stone God King gather intelligence.

It can be said that this selection process is of particular importance to Qiu Tu.

If a poor choice is made, it could even negatively impact Qiu Tu's future foundation.

Qing'e had considered whether to remind Qiu Tu about this matter. But then she remembered Elena's constant teachings: "One cannot be a father-in-law without being deaf and dumb."

As Elena's head housekeeper, she and Elena were one. Elena had also been teaching her many principles and power tactics of those in positions of authority through her words and deeds.

As a leader, one must neither allow conflicts among subordinates to become too intense, nor should one turn a blind eye to their open and covert struggles.

After all, if the lower levels are united, it will be the leaders who will be sidelined.

This grasp of scale is extremely subtle.

Therefore, Elena will provide some support and assistance to emerging forces like Qiu Tu, helping him to grow stronger. However, she will not help Qiu Tu with everything, and will pretend not to see the counterattacks from Forging Star and Heavy Stone God King.

As long as the two sides don't really break off relations and it doesn't involve life and death, everything can be turned a blind eye.

What to do if Qiu Tu's "foundation" is tainted by the two god-kings?

With Qiu Tu's talent and future prospects, plus Elena's support, wouldn't he become another Heavy Stone God King in the future?

At that time, he too will need to be checked and balanced...

While following Elena's line of thought, Qing'e walked towards the "Execution Department".

As soon as she entered the side hall of the "Execution Department," she heard the voice of "Prime Minister Turtle," the God King of the Vast Sea, "Lord Qiu Tu, do you really not need to look at the documents again and talk to the gods who hope to serve you?"

"Isn't it a bit too hasty of you to make such a casual choice...?"

Immediately afterwards, Qiu Tu's voice rang out, "Hasty? No, Lord Han Hai, this is the result of my careful consideration."

The God King of the Vast Ocean's voice clearly carried a hint of confusion, "The result after careful consideration?"

Qiu Tu hummed in agreement, then said with a smile, "I don't like looking at those embellished materials, nor do I like listening to gods recommend themselves."

"I prefer to trust my own eyes and my own understanding."

"After spending these days with them, I feel that these 10 gods are quite good, and I am willing to try to train them."

"So even if they may have average talent and ability, I would still choose them."

Qing'e stood outside for a couple of minutes and then stepped inside.

Upon entering the room, the first thing she saw was the somewhat conflicted face of the God King of the Vast Ocean.

Upon seeing Qing'e, Qiu Tu and the God King of the Vast Ocean stopped their conversation and greeted her.

Qing'e nodded, then gestured with her hand, "I've come to see God King Qiu Tu about something. But there's no rush."

"You guys talk first."

As she spoke, she walked over to the two of them and her gaze fell on the document on the table.

After just a quick glance, Qing'e let out a soft "hmm" in her heart, and then she reached out and picked up the application form.

After quickly scanning the list, Qing'e remained outwardly calm, but inwardly she was somewhat shocked and understood why the God King of the Vast Ocean did not want Qiu Tu to pass the list.

The reason is simple. There wasn't a single nail from either the Starforger or the Stoneforger.

As Elena's head housekeeper, Qing'e's most important qualities are keen hearing, sharp eyesight, and excellent information dissemination.

As the god-king in charge of the "Execution Department," the Heavy Stone God-King is considered to be deeply entrenched within it.

Although he had already used up all his assigned number of subordinate deities, there were still quite a few deities in the "Execution Department" who followed his lead.

Among them are some gods with considerable strength, talent, and ability. They are all prodigies who have the potential to advance to the God-King level.

According to the information Qing'e obtained, the Divine King Chongshi went to great lengths to plant spies around Qiu Tu. Not only did he get many promising talents to pledge their loyalty to Qiu Tu, but three geniuses who had the potential to become Divine Kings also voluntarily surrendered to him.

These people are numerous, and their relationship with the Heavy Stone God King is quite secretive, making it difficult for Qiu Tu, a newly promoted God King, to distinguish them.

This is also why Qing'e believes that Qiu Tu is likely to fall into the trap.

However, upon looking at the list now, Qing'e discovered that there wasn't a single nail belonging to the Heavy Stone God King.

This was indeed a bit unexpected for Qing'e, and it made her immediately understand why the God King of the Vast Sea had been unwilling to approve Qiu Tu's application.

Thinking this, Qing'e couldn't help but look up at Qiu Tu.

Qiu Tu seemed to sense something, turned to look at her, and smiled, his eyes seemingly filled with gratitude.

Qing'e was taken aback, somewhat confused as to where Qiu Tu's "thank you" came from.

She smiled thoughtfully, then a thought flashed through her mind. She quickly looked at the Vast Ocean God King beside her.

Sure enough, the God King of the Vast Ocean was also looking at her at that moment, and a hint of realization appeared in his eyes...

The next second, as if he understood something, the God King of the Vast Ocean smiled and said, "Since God King Qiu Tu has made a decision, then let's leave it at that."

"I'll complete the formalities now. In a little while, God King Qiu Tu will be able to take those 10 gods away."

Qing'e: ....

Having been by Elena's side for many years, Qing'e's political acumen has become quite impressive.

So when she saw the look in the eyes of the God King of the Vast Ocean, she understood that he had misunderstood:

Qiu Tu, a newly promoted God King, successfully avoided all obstacles, while the God King of the Vast Ocean was clearly thinking about the reasons and solutions.

Now that they see me coming and are also interested in the list, they will most likely attribute the reason to me, or rather... Elena.

Thus, in the mind of the Vast Ocean God King, everything became clear: he was the one who removed the thorn in Qiu Tu's side, and today he was here to support Qiu Tu and push this matter forward.

Since I represent Elena's will, it proves that this was at Elena's behest.

With the Stone God King and the Star Forging God King having just caused trouble, the Vast Ocean God King naturally wouldn't oppose Elena's side again. Therefore, he agreed to Qiu Tu's application.

Qing'e: ....

Having figured all this out, Qing'e suddenly understood the source of the "gratitude" in Qiu Tu's eyes earlier.

So it turns out I was the one who took the blame.

However... this matter was originally something that each of them thought about and weighed individually, and it wasn't spoken aloud, so Qing'e couldn't explain it, nor should she.

If she didn't explain, it would all be considered a misunderstanding. But if she did explain, it would not only clarify the matter but also be equivalent to standing on the side of the Vast Ocean God King.

This is a major taboo for her, who needs to maintain neutrality.

Thinking this way, Qing'e, adhering to the principle that the more you do, the more mistakes you make, continued to remain silent.

With Qing'e's "support," everything went very smoothly from then on.

Before long, Qiu Tu and the God King of the Vast Ocean completed the procedures and brought the 10 gods under their command.

Once the 10 gods have completed their formalities, they can swear an oath to the "Origin of the World" and officially become Qiu Tu's subordinate gods. Qiu Tu can then officially advance to the second-level God King and begin to establish himself in the "Execution Department".

Half an hour later, when everything had settled down, Qing'e and Qiu Tu left the side hall and headed outside.

As they walked, Qiu Tu politely thanked Qing'e, saying, "If it weren't for Goddess Qing'e, things might not have gone so smoothly."

Perhaps not expecting Qiu Tu to be so direct and frank, Qing'e remained silent for a moment before smiling and saying, "Lord Qiu Tu, you jest. I didn't do anything."

"You belong to the same department as the Heavy Stone God King and the Vast Ocean God King. You are colleagues, so you should work together and cooperate. This is perfectly normal."

With Qiu Tu's political acumen, how could he not sense the hidden meaning in Qing'e's words? So he frowned slightly and looked at Qing'e.

Sure enough, Qing'e changed the subject and continued, "Like this ambush on the 'Chaos Faction'."

"The three of you worked together. You commanded the battle, the Heavy Stone God King was in charge of logistical support, and the Star Forging God King spread the news, annihilating the enemy."