Let them offer their loyalty!

As Princess Xi finished speaking, the palace hall fell into a momentary silence.

One had to admit, the conditions offered by Princess Xi were indeed quite generous.

Super-grade was the highest level of official position within the Sixth Sanctuary, second only to King Kang and Princess Consort Kang—higher than even the First Grade.

Ordinary officials had no chance of attaining it; Qiu Tu recalled from the records that within the entire Sixth Sanctuary, only Kou Xuan, the Family Head of the Kou family, held such a rank.

This meant that if Qiu Tu truly helped Princess Xi save King Kang, he would become the fourth most important figure in the Sixth Sanctuary upon arriving there.

If Kou Xuan were to be ousted, then he would rise to the third spot.

Although such a position would most likely be nominal, for Qiu Tu, it was already more than enough.

With a super-grade official position, he would be considered a head-level figure even within the Eighth Sanctuary, significantly increasing the likelihood of advancing along the "Order Path."

As for the Eighth Sanctuary's reward, it was also substantial—an open treasury, with items free for selection.

This was virtually equivalent to deploying the resources of an entire nation to save King Kang.

From the perspective of collective interests within the Sixth Sanctuary, it would undoubtedly be a losing deal.

But for Princess Xi, a woman entirely reliant on King Kang's power, it was absolutely worth it.

After all… without King Kang, the Sixth Sanctuary would have nothing to do with her anymore.

And reviving King Kang, reclaiming influence within the Sixth Sanctuary, and giving her son a chance to succeed the throne—what did worldly possessions matter in comparison?

Thinking of this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but feel slightly tempted.

The only question was… would Old Rao and Elder Tang agree?

Though Qiu Tu had limited interactions with the two sanctuary leaders, his sharp political instincts allowed him to sense the enormous risks lurking in this matter.

Healing King Kang may seem straightforward, but King Kang and the Kou family were central to the internal struggles of the Sixth Sanctuary.

Helping King Kang would essentially mean siding against the Kou family.

This, effectively, was choosing a faction.

Not to mention the risk of King Kang not surviving, which would render the effort futile and potentially offend the Kou family;

even if King Kang were revived… previously, King Kang could only manage a tenuous balance of power with the Kou family. After such a serious illness, could he still suppress them?

If the Eighth Sanctuary chose to align with King Kang, it would inevitably be dragged into the Sixth Sanctuary's internal conflict…

With these thoughts swirling, Qiu Tu suddenly felt the situation was becoming quite intricate.

No wonder Princess Xi hadn't directly asked Ai Li to hand the "Dream Invitation Letter" to Old Rao or Elder Tang.

Such a request, if made directly, would likely be brushed off by those old foxes. An intermediary was necessary for negotiation.

So… was that why she had chosen him?

At this thought, Qiu Tu couldn't help but recall the turning point in Princess Xi's attitude toward him—when she learned that he possessed Fifth Order capabilities.

Qiu Tu froze for a moment, suddenly realizing that this woman was truly no ordinary figure.

The significance of his Fifth Order strength wasn't just in representing Qiu Tu's standing within the Eighth Sanctuary; it also ensured that if he sided with her, her safety would be immediately guaranteed.

Moreover, if Old Rao and Elder Tang agreed to this transaction, she could naturally suggest that Qiu Tu escort her back to the Sixth Sanctuary to heal King Kang.

To ensure the success of this deal and the recovery of her interests, neither Old Rao, Elder Tang, nor Qiu Tu would refuse such a proposal.

After all, given the Kou family's current stance, they would certainly never allow the "Three-Transformation Snow Lotus" to return to the Sixth Sanctuary without interference. They were destined to obstruct the process, whether en route or within the Sixth Sanctuary itself.

And at that moment… a Fifth Order expert would be critically important.

With Qiu Tu's forceful deterrence, a fragile balance could be maintained against the Kou family for a short time, preventing the situation from spiraling out of control before King Kang's recovery…

As these thoughts coalesced, Qiu Tu couldn't help but glance at the poised and elegantly adorned Princess Xi before him.

'Tsk… this woman is truly remarkable.'

'But… is there another option available for me?'

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