Since they still had to carry out the plan next, Golden Lion and Zhi Yan directly invited Qiu Tu to go with them to the "Northwestern Region."
Qiu Tu, who already didn't know the way, obviously agreed.
On the road, Qiu Tu also asked Golden Lion about his arrangements for him.
He gave Golden Lion three options.
1. He could "ally" with Golden Lion right now, making himself Golden Lion's "dependent," counting his evaluation under Golden Lion.
2. He could temporarily keep his independence, go back to the "Northwestern Region" with Golden Lion, gather the forces of the "Northwestern Region," and wait for the right moment to attach himself to either Golden Lion or Tian Qi.
3. He... could return to Zhao Ji first, act as an insider, help the "Fog Hidden Association" keep an eye on Zhao Ji's movements, then gather the forces of the "Northwestern Region."
Golden Lion, though somewhat arrogant, wasn't stupid. He... didn't choose any option.
