Let them offer their loyalty!

Dai Yukang, having a reputation as one of Dongye State's most cunning old foxes, exhibits a keen ability to read faces and sentiments.

Especially now, as he harbors thoughts of pledging allegiance to Qiu Tu. Thus, even while speaking on the phone, he keeps a close watch on Qiu Tu's expressions and actions.

Upon noticing Qiu Tu's slight furrowed brow, he hesitates for a moment, then says to the person on the other end of the line, "I understand the situation."

"Send someone back with the 'Hundred-Eyed Vision'; I'll study it carefully."

"As for other actions, refrain from taking any rash moves for now."

Upon hearing Dai Yukang's direction, the security bureau specialists on the other end promptly responded affirmatively.

After hanging up, Dai Yukang adjusts the frameless glasses sitting on his nose bridge, then turns to Qiu Tu, inquiring, "Speaker, you must have heard the call just now."

"Tonight, those monitoring personnel should bring back the 'Hundred-Eyed Vision'."

"At that time, I'll ask you to make the decision."

With Dai Yukang's words, Qiu Tu snaps back to reality. He looks at Dai Yukang, his gaze subtly shifting.

The next moment, a loyalty indicator appears above Dai Yukang's head.

"Dai Yukang Loyalty: 43"

A loyalty score that isn't particularly high, yet not ample either.

It suggests Dai Yukang is willing to follow Qiu Tu's orders and is beginning to develop a certain allegiance to Qiu Tu personally.

To be honest, this slightly surprises Qiu Tu.

Because… he recalls that in Dongye State, Dai Yukang stood with Huang Shangzong, strategizing on his behalf.

Later, Huang Shangzong was tasked with capturing New State, with Dai Yukang serving as his direct confidant, accompanying him.

Through occasional exchanges with Tang Feifei, Qiu Tu learned that the two remained harmonious and cooperative in New State.

Yet now, with Huang Shangzong just having an incident and Qiu Tu being temporarily stationed in New State, Dai Yukang is contemplating pledging allegiance to him?

Then, reflecting on Dai Yukang's time in "Xinjie City", where he was the confidant and direct lineage of then-Xinjie City Military Department head "Ye Mingfeng", only to later ally with Huang Shangzong in Dongye State...

In an instant, Qiu Tu remains unfazed externally, but internally he slightly shakes his head.

No wonder despite Dai Yukang's outstanding capability, having established extraordinary intelligence systems in seven to eight cities single-handedly, he has stagnated for over a decade without promotion.

Frequent shifts in loyalty, unstable allegiances, indecisiveness, lacked resolve.

This is fundamentally a taboo in the political arena.

Who would promote a confidant who might defect to other factions at any moment?

No matter how capable, those above dare not utilize such a person.

'Indeed..... any individual with immense talent and numerous accomplishments who stagnates for years must have their reasons.'

'Liu Xiongyuan is hot-tempered, uncontrollable, disregards superiors.'

'Dai Yukang is unsteady in allegiance, indecisive.'

Nevertheless.... though he now has a certain understanding of Dai Yukang's character weaknesses.

Yet, having a high-level ally at hand, Qiu Tu would be foolish not to take advantage.

At most.... he would use Dai Yukang like his previous superiors did, heavily relying on him but not assisting in advancement....

With this thought, Qiu Tu smiled and patted Dai Yukang's shoulder, affirming, "Old Dai, I understand your intention."

"I'm glad you've made up your mind."

"Among the high-levels of both states, we were the first to know and collaborate."

"Naturally, we should be closer."

"If anything comes up in the future, do communicate and engage with me more."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, behind Dai Yukang's glasses, his eyes flicker with a hint of excitement.

He nodded, earnestly saying, "Alright, Speaker."

By the looks of it, it's evident that being accepted by Qiu Tu makes him quite pleased.

However.....

Feigning nonchalance, Qiu Tu subtly glances at the loyalty indicator above Dai Yukang.

"Dai Yukang Loyalty: 43"

Hmm, not a trace of change….

'This old fox.'

With a chuckle internally cursing Dai Yukang, Qiu Tu further encourages him a little, drew some pies, then begins task delegation.

He adopts a serious demeanor, saying, "Old Dai.... This opportunity might indeed be rare."

First, he pulls out a cigarette, tossing it to Dai Yukang, then takes another out for himself, lighting it.

Amid the swirling smoke, Qiu Tu squints slightly, slowly saying, "Those six Fifth Order Evil Gods were rulers of the Disaster Zone. With their demise, the Disaster Zone is certainly leaderless."

"Then, the Disaster Zone will likely fall into a brief chaos."

"The anti-government armed forces and extreme religion are inherently chaotic, without rules."

"Besides uniting against the Sanctuary, most of the time, they backstab one another."

"Moreover, those remaining Fourth and Fifth Order Evil Gods will also contend for those dozen or so vacated 'Boundless Heart Sea Regions'."

"Indeed, this is a prime opportunity."

Dai Yukang took the cigarette, a brief look of difficulty flickers across his face, placing the cigarette in his mouth before accepting the match from Qiu Tu.

Striking it, he lights the cigarette.

The next moment, "Cough, cough…. cough, cough…" Dai Yukang's coughing echoes through the office.

However, after coughing, Dai Yukang promptly suppresses it forcefully. Yet, this behavior reddens his face.

After catching his breath for a couple of moments, Dai Yukang, with a slightly hoarse voice, says, "Speaker, you're right."

"Thus, I believe this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

"Almost as if God is presenting you with a major accomplishment."

Upon hearing Dai Yukang's words, Qiu Tu smiles at him, saying, "Rather, it's presenting us with a major accomplishment."

Then, Qiu Tu states, "Alright, I'll report to old Rao and Elder Tang shortly."