Hearing Zhao Ji's words, Qiu Tu was stunned for a moment.

Although he often strategizes, he is not a man of God and can predict the future.

Therefore, he really didn't know what Zhao Ji was talking about.

The reason why he was sure that Shen Lingshuang's identity was not "Shan Gen", nor the special catastrophic material "Mu Ye" was looking for, was because he had an extremely accurate grasp of human nature.

Just like what he analyzed to Zhao Ji just now: If Shen Lingshuang is really "Shan Gen" and is the special material for the catastrophe, why didn't Mu Ye kidnap Shen Lingshuang quietly?

Isn't it good to make a fortune quietly and silently?

After all, even if Qiu Tu was strong, he would not be a match for him, a fifth-level peak evil god.

But now, he first made a deal with Dongye Prefecture, and then came in person to attack Dongcheng City. He almost put a loudspeaker on Qiu Tu's head and told everyone that "Shan Gen" was by Qiu Tu's side.

By alerting the enemy in this way, what could have been easily obtained may end up being nothing at all.

Therefore, Qiu Tu suspected that there was fraud. But there was no way to verify it.

Fortunately, he soon had an opportunity: after the attack in Dongcheng City, a rumor began to spread among the middle-level people in various cities, saying that he had the special disaster material.

Therefore, Qiu Tu immediately sent Guan Xiao to investigate from New Territories City (Chapter 464)

There is no way the Political Department can withstand it.

Therefore, within one day, Qiu Tu knew the source of the news: a department staff member who had just been corrupted by Mu Ye.

And when he spread this news, he also received instructions from his superiors.

This made Qiu Tu once again confirm his thoughts: Shan Gen was not by his side, and Mu Ye was deliberately framing him.

After all, if all the previous things can be said to be coincidences, or Qiu Tu is overthinking.

So it is too obvious that Mu Ye is taking the initiative to spread the news and gradually draw suspicion on Qiu Tu.

It was precisely because he was sure that Shen Lingshuang was not a "shangen" that Qiu Tu dared to see Zhao Ji and use the strategy of "driving away the wolf and swallowing the tiger".

As a result, who knew that the tiger had not yet been "driven" and unexpectedly found out Shen Lingshuang's identity?

Thinking of this, in order to get more information, Qiu Tu did not continue to create a character, but shook his head honestly, and then said, "I didn't know she only had part of her soul."

"When I usually get along with her, I don't feel anything unusual about her."

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Zhao Ji put her hands behind her back and said with an indifferent expression, "Didn't you find that her previous memory was incomplete or wrong?"

"This is because her soul is incomplete and her memory is fragmented or jumpy."

"And the thinking of advanced creatures is "linear", and memory requires "logic", so her brain will automatically add some details."

Hearing Zhao Ji's words, Qiu Tu couldn't help but think of the weird details that Shen Lingshuang had always said: "My parents don't allow me to practice" and "I ran away from home and came to the eighth shelter".

There are also obviously people who can refine medicine and create catastrophic treasures, but they always have all kinds of weird side effects.

Everything does seem to be right.

Seeing a hint of realization in Qiu Tu's eyes, Zhao Ji said again, "But it is indeed a bit miraculous that a wisp of her soul can become a living person again."

"This shows that there may indeed be some powerful natural and earthly treasures near Dongye Prefecture."

"Maybe it's "Shangen"."

After hearing Zhao Ji's words, Qiu Tu came back to his senses.

Compared with "Mountain Roots", Qiu Tu cares more about Shen Lingshuang.

In addition to the fact that the girl has been selflessly devoting to him and he has gradually regarded the girl as his family, it is also because his strength is far from level 6.

"Shan Gen" is such a natural and precious treasure that he is reluctant to use even if he gets it. Even if he gets it, he can't keep it.

Therefore, it is better to use it as an exchange of benefits.

Isn't the most enjoyable thing in this world "using the enemy's things to bribe others"?

If he could really use an unknown "mountain root" to trick Zhao Ji into killing Mu Ye, then Qiu Tu would have made a lot of money.

So, thinking about this, Qiu Tu said, "So, if you can find the place where Lingshuang was born, you can find the "mountain root"?"

After saying that, Qiu Tu asked again, "In addition, how is a partial soul like Lingshuang created?"

Zhao Ji seemed to be really interested in Shen Lingshuang's affairs. So she had a cold face, but after thinking briefly, she really answered Qiu Tu's question.

She said, "There are many possibilities for soul splitting."

"It may be active or passive."

"Active, it may be some kind of special catastrophic path, which requires splitting the soul and removing the "impurities" in one's soul."

"Make your soul clearer and your potential higher."

Hearing this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but ask, "Isn't the Lord's soul incomplete?"

Zhao Ji gave him a cold look and said, "Have you forgotten that at the third and fourth levels, the soul will be reshaped?"

Hearing this, Qiu Tu had a hint of surprise on his face, "So, it will be completed by then?"

Zhao Ji nodded coldly and continued, "It is also possible that she encountered a big crisis and was worried that she would perish. In order to preserve the hope of resurrection for herself, she split her soul."

"But this requires a certain level of strength. It is possible to achieve it only if you have to be at least the fourth level peak, or even the fifth level."

Qiu Tu blinked slightly as he thought of Shen Lingshuang's apparent fourth-level peak strength.

Zhao Ji didn't notice Qiu Tu's expression and continued, "In addition, there is another possibility."

Qiu Tu immediately praised, "What's possible?"

Zhao Ji said with a serious face, ""Split Soul Cultivation"."

"Split soul cultivation?" Qiu Tu muttered these four words.

Zhao Ji said "hmm" and said, "This is a secret technique from the "Boundless Heart Sea - Core Area"."

"When a living being is stuck in a realm that is difficult to break through for many years."

"He will separate his soul and let his soul experience a new life, gain new insights, and take a different path."

"Until the time is ripe, or the strength reaches a certain level, his separated soul will return to the original body."

"However, this secret technique has a big drawback. Every time a soul is divided, the strength will be greatly reduced."

"In addition, the threshold for this secret technique is very high, so unless you are a master of the "Boundless Heart Sea - Core Area", ordinary catastrophic creatures, and even evil gods, cannot use it."

Hearing this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but ask, "Your Highness, you can't do that too?"

Zhao Ji glanced at Qiu Tu coldly, then nodded and said, "I won't be able to use it even if I advance to level 6."

"So, the first two are more likely."

Qiu Tu nodded slightly. If the requirements for this secret technique are so high, then the probability will indeed be relatively small.

In the absence of clear clues, it will only be a waste of time to consider and verify this possibility.

Thinking like this, Qiu Tu continued to ask, "What about the passive split soul?"

Zhao Ji stretched out her hand to tuck her hair that was spread over her shoulders. Her eyes, as deep as a cold pool, did not waver in any way.

"There are more passive situations."

"You may have encountered a big change and your spirit has been stimulated; you may have been exposed to secret techniques or catastrophic abilities by some evil gods or catastrophic creatures; you may have mistakenly taken or misused some catastrophic potions and catastrophic props."

"Just thinking about it, I thought of seven or eight possibilities."

Qiu Tu nodded slightly, his eyes revealing deep thoughts.

No matter what, it can be determined that Shen Lingshuang is not a "mountain root", but a soul fragment.

In this way, the fundamental conflict between himself and Zhao Ji is gone. All that's left is to "drive out the wolf and swallow the tiger"!

Thinking like this, Qiu Tu came back to his senses, then looked at Zhao Ji, and then said, "Your Highness Zhao Ji."

"You have already met the people around me. I am also sure that "Shan Gen" is no longer with me."

"So, you should believe that Xiaola and I are loyal to you, right?"

Zhao Ji was like a facial paralysis. After hearing Qiu Tu's words, her fair face did not change at all. In fact, she still did not answer Qiu Tu's question directly.

Instead, he asked, "You, and La Riluo, are not interested in "Shan Gen" at all?"

Qiu Tu had already prepared the draft when he was preparing the plan of "driving away wolves and devouring tigers".

He said, "Xiao La and I were actually interested in it at first."

"But later, we discovered two problems."

Zhao Ji, "What's the problem?"

Qiu Tu, "First, we are only at the fourth level peak, and we are still at the pseudo-fourth level peak. We are far from the time when we need to use "Shangen"."

"Second, even if we just want to waste and pile up resources to advance ourselves quickly, we can't beat Mu Ye."

Zhao Ji's eyes fluctuated slightly, as if she was thinking.

Qiu Tu knew how to strike while the iron was hot. When he saw Zhao Ji finally wavering, he added, "Moreover, Your Highness."

"Actually, when I was in the "Dongcheng Area", it was not convenient for me to say some things in front of Xiaola."
To be continued...