Let them offer their loyalty!

Thinking about this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but recall the situation surrounding Yaksha.

Based on the intel Qiu Tu had interrogated out of Muye over the past two days,

the "Fog Hidden Association" is a secret organization rooted within the "Boundless Heart Sea - Core Region." They likely command significant resources in the "Core Region."

And among these resources... is the special Cataclysmic Material known as the "Mountain Root," produced exclusively in the "Core Region." (Chapter 465)

The primary function of the "Mountain Root" is to bypass the restriction on advancing to the Sixth Rank. As such, the "Fog Hidden Association" generally smuggles "Mountain Root" out of the Core Region to help its members advance.

The transport method is quite simple—if someone like Zhao Ji could fail their advancement and return to the Eighth Sanctuary, then it's evident that the Peak Fifth Rank Evil Gods of the "Fog Hidden Association" can first enter the "Core Region" and then return to the Edge Region for their advancements.

Alternatively... the "Fog Hidden Association" could train personnel directly within the "Core Region," then have them leave with the "Mountain Root" and head to the Edge Region to advance.

"Yaksha" follows the latter scenario, while the "Fog Hidden Association's" second Sixth Rank member in the Edge Region, "Beautiful Wind," follows the former.

According to Muye, "Yaksha" was born in the "Core Region," her strength unfathomable, and she serves as the "Fog Hidden Association's" regional leader in the Edge Region.

Many of the "Fog Hidden Association's" members were personally recruited by "Yaksha." Even "Beautiful Wind" was handpicked by her as her lieutenant.

Typically, after joining the "Fog Hidden Association," members receive periodic support and resources. If potential is detected, the "Fog Hidden Association" shifts resources toward nurturing those members.

Once cultivated to the Peak Fifth Rank, the "Fog Hidden Association" evaluates the member's potential.

If a member's potential is outstanding or slightly above average, they are brought into the "Core Region" to join the organization's upper ranks.

As for members who are excellent but not exceptionally so, they are, after consulting with the regional leader and the member in question, granted "Mountain Root" to remain in the Edge Region, assisting the regional leader.

As per Muye's self-assessment, his rank within the "Fog Hidden Association" places him precisely within this category.

Moreover, his Cataclysmic ability is rather unique, which enhances his competitiveness.

"Yaksha" even mentioned that she would propose to the organization making Muye her second lieutenant, stationed on the Eighth Sanctuary's border.

With a Sixth Rank Evil God stationed there, the Eighth Sanctuary's expansion would be entirely stifled, preventing the unchecked growth they currently enjoy.

Because of this, Muye shares a decent relationship with "Yaksha," even voluntarily meeting her several times.

According to Muye, "Yaksha" may sound domineering and imposing, but in truth... she's just a child.

In human terms, she's a little loli.

Standing at about 1.34 meters tall, with a flat figure, her features are delicate and carved as if from jade, utterly adorable.

She has a pair of small black wings and two sharp little horns atop her head, often sucking on a pacifier, her voice tender and sweet, making her seem charmingly dimwitted.

However... anyone who is deceived by her appearance is destined to die a horrible death.

When Muye first met "Yaksha," he felt a mix of worry and doubt due to her demeanor.

But then... there was a Peak Fifth Rank Evil God causing trouble in the Disaster Zone near the Sixth Sanctuary.

"Yaksha" cut the opponent down with a single strike, severing even their consciousness.

From that moment on, Muye understood that beneath the exterior of this delicate, jade-carved little loli lay the soul of a terrifying Ghost God!

This revelation also made Muye more cautious when dealing with "Yaksha."

Through his interactions, Muye noticed that despite "Yaksha's" outwardly small stature, her thoughts ran deep, and her methods were ruthless.

Whether dealing with enemies or traitors, she would kill decisively, entirely devoid of mercy.

And if a subordinate encountered trouble, at a critical juncture, she would abandon them without hesitation, choosing the cleanest course of action...

This was also why, after Muye was captured, while "Yaksha" showed interest, she did not immediately step in to rescue him...

Having mentally reviewed all the intel he had on "Yaksha," Qiu Tu now had a clear plan in mind.

He looked toward the messenger, nodded slightly, and said, "Understood."

"In that case, I won't contact Lord Yaksha. Let's head back first."

Over the past few days, Qiu Tu had been mimicking Muye's tone and mannerisms.

Now, when he presented himself, the resemblance was uncanny.

Even if some nuances differed slightly from usual, Muye's abrupt and dramatic circumstances made such changes seemingly natural.

Thus, neither the messenger nor the bishop suspected a thing.

Since the "Trading Area" was not yet occupied by "Qiu Tu" or "Zhao Ji," the group traversed worlds and headed to the "Trading Area."

Leading the way, Qiu Tu brought the group back to the small temple Muye had constructed.

Using the Prohibited Techniques Muye had taught him, Qiu Tu verified "Muye's" aura to unlock the temple doors before striding inside.

The few individuals who harbored doubts about Qiu Tu's identity along the journey were completely reassured upon witnessing this scene.

After all... both the Prohibited Techniques and aura verification confirmed that only the real Muye could open this temple.

The temple was heavily secured because... it housed the majority of Muye's possessions.