q*? BZ [? g? 9??? 1????? ???? f? A5I?? 4 $# 6? 5N???? BD?????? Extending his toes, he searched for a relatively clean part on Zuo Tianying's body and examined the guy's face softly. Then, he sniffed without giving any comment. r
A personal guard immediately stepped forward and kneeled on the ground respectfully. He took out an enormous handkerchief and wiped Li Wuji's toes meticulously. r
It was as if Zuo Tianying's clothes had tarnished his delicate embroidered boots. r
Accepting the service of the guard frankly, Li Wuji glanced at Boss Bai, who was still on one of his knees and seemed to be loyal and dutiful. He said casually, "Get up. You did a good job this time." r
"Thank you, my lord!" r
Boss Bai stood up, somewhat sleazily. His small eyes were rolling quickly, and he rubbed his hands in delight. He was like a completely different person from the infamous bandit who was drinking juice in Zuo Tianying's office with his legs apart. r
"Among the rebels of the Business Alliance of Ten Thousand Sectors, this Zuo Tianying is not the most important leader, but he is still a big shot. It's not easy to catch him normally." r
Expressionlessly, Li Wuji said in a high-pitched voice, "It was thanks to you that we were able to capture the bandit leader in time after sneaking into the Blue Sky Market. If we can kidnap him back before the new emperor ascends to the throne, it will be a great gift. Commander Bai, you've made a great contribution!" r
"I dare not!" r
Boss Bai's shoulders were shaking. "It was all thanks to my lord's planning, and your fleet arrived from nowhere that we were able to suppress those scoundrels. How can I have made any contribution?" r
"Even if … Hehe, even if I did make some minor contribution, I dare not claim it for myself. I only hope that the past can be written off. Well … Well …"
Boss Bai continued rubbing his hands, as if he did not know what to say, fearing that the four Kurfürst families would bring up the old scores. r
Amused, Li Wuji glanced at Boss Bai's shoulder. r
The guard next to him immediately understood. He threw away the silk handkerchief that he used to wipe Boss Bai's toes and took out a brand-new silk handkerchief that was big, soft and fragrant and gently covered Boss Bai's shoulder. r
Li Wuji patted Boss Bai's shoulder on the other side of the silk and said kindly, "I don't know if you've ever heard the saying — the gods and the Buddhas will forgive the mistakes of the young people." r
"This Marquis likes young people the most, especially smart and loyal young people. You've already shown your loyalty through this Blue Sky Market strategy. What's the point of all those ridiculous things you did when you were young?" r
"Of course. There are indeed a lot of rumors within the family about the space pirates, especially when you robbed the auction of the four families. You made quite a fuss and pissed off a lot of people in the four families. r
"So what? Only the capable ones can make a big fuss. If you are an unknown, mediocre guy, how can you be the leader of dozens of pirate gangs and the commander of the 'National Protection Army', right?" r
"Therefore, I told those people a long time ago that you, Boss Bai, and Commander Bai, were recruited by me in person. You are my men! This Marquis patted his chest to vouch for you. You've already turned over a new leaf and turned over a new leaf. Anyone who makes things difficult for you is not giving this Marquis face. Tell me, what else do you have to worry about? " r
"Thank you, my lord!" r
Overwhelmed with gratitude, Boss Bai kneeled down again. "Of course, I am loyal to my lord. From now on, my lord will take my lord as my lord's lead. As long as my lord says the word, I will march forward with my eyes closed even if there is a mountain of daggers, a sea of fire, or a den of dragons. If my lord frowns, the name 'Boss Bai' will have no place in the entire Imperium at all and will completely vanish!" r
"Haha. Hahahaha!" r
Li Wuji burst into laughter. "Rest assured. When I came to recruit you, I promised you that I would give you a promising future. Why would I ask you to go to the lion's den?" r
"However, there are so many pirate gangs gathered here, and they are all under your command. Also, my fleet suffered a great loss during the attack on the Blue Sky Market. Almost half of the starships have to stay here for maintenance. When they are repaired, they will be under your command, too! r
"So many of the most advanced starships and the bravest warriors have been given to you. I believe that you must know what I want. I only hope that you can distinguish yourself and even make the final decision in the conquest of the Seven Seas Grand Market, the nest of the Business Alliance of Ten Thousand Sectors. r
"If you can do that, the greatest wealth and glory will be waiting for you. The second quadrant is the hometown of 'God of War' Lei Chenghu. Years ago, he fought his way out of this place, too. But now that he is old, it is time for the new generation of fleet commanders to show up. From space pirates to generals, from generals to nobles, there are a lot of such examples in the history of the Imperium. Who knows if you will be the next one?" r
"My lord, rest assured, my lord!" r
Hot air spurted out of Boss Bai's nostrils. His face was red because of the heat, and veins were protruding on his forehead. "I will repay my lord's kindness even if I have to die!" r
"Okay!" r
Li Wuji nodded his head in satisfaction. He was about to pat Boss Bai's shoulder again, when his hand suddenly stopped in midair. r
Slightly frowning, he glanced at his personal guard. r
As if he had been whipped by an electromagnetic whip, the personal guard was so scared that he almost jumped to his feet. He hurried to remove the second piece of white cloth and replace it with a third, clean, brand-new one. r
Li Wuji made sure that there was no dust or sweat on the white cloth. Then, he patted Boss Bai's shoulder and said, "A repentant man is more precious than gold. Young man, do your job well. Remember that you are now a glorious lieutenant general in the regular army. As long as you serve the country wholeheartedly, I will take care of all the other problems for you. Rest assured." r
"Alright. I'll leave the mess in the Blue Sky Market to you. I have other important matters to attend to and have to leave right now. Let's meet again in the battle of Seven Seas." r
"My lord …"
Boss Bai hesitated for a moment. Glancing at the enormous, well-armed, and ferocious warship behind Li Wuji, he said hesitantly, "I have a presumptuous request. I wonder if my lord can stay for another half day?" r
"Oh?" r
Li Wuji retreated his foot that had stepped out. "Why?" r
"The Blue Sky Market has been taken over by the space pirates, no, the 'National Protection Army'. Next, I'm going to hold a grand celebration banquet. It's called a celebration banquet, but in fact, it's to beat and subdue the rebellious pirate leaders and make them completely submit to me." r
Boss Bai said dutifully, "My lord, you should know that those space pirates are all ferocious and rebellious guys. Even though they approve of me as the commander of the 'National Protection Army' on the surface, a lot of them do not agree with me in their bones and even want to replace me." r
"Although I've made a name for myself in the sea of stars in the past few years, my foundation is too shallow after all, and I may not be able to compete with the seniors who have been notorious for decades. If I can't suppress them brutally, it will be inconvenient for me to command them in the future." r
"So, while the Marquis is still here, why don't you join us in the celebration banquet? You can support this subordinate, help this subordinate suppress the arrogance of those old thieves, and make it easier for this subordinate to command them in the future!" r
Li Wuji slightly frowned. "Well …"
"My lord —"
Boss Bai continued, "The battle of Seven Seas is imminent. My National Protection Army is an unexpected troop, and command and control are the most important things in a surprise attack. If all the pirate gangs are not completely united, I'm afraid that the unexpected troop will be greatly weakened. Even if I do die, if I can't mobilize the seasoned bandits, I won't be able to repay my lord's great kindness!" r
Li Wuji was touched by his words. r
"Alright." r
The marquess who was loyal to the four Kurfürst families nodded slightly and pondered for a moment. "I'll stay here for half a day and support you!" r
…\ r
Half a day later, in the square of the Blue Sky Market, the smell of meat and wine was overwhelming. Dozens of pirate gangs that had been savaging the edge of the Imperium for a long time were gathered in the same place. Wearing the silk clothes that they had just looted from the warehouses, they roared and screamed in delight while they enjoyed themselves. r
Of course, theoretically speaking, those hideous guys were no longer notorious space pirates but the "National Protection Army", a regular army of the Imperium recognized by the Council of Elders and authorized by the Council of Elders. r
"Hahahaha, this was a great fight, and it was a great looting! The Business Alliance of Ten Thousand Sectors is truly rich. Even the Blue Sky Market, which ranks top five, is so extravagant. I wonder what the "Seven Seas Grand Market", which ranks top, looks like. " r
"Hehehehe. If you want to know what the Seven Seas Grand Market looks like, you'll have a chance in a few days. By then, we'll loot, loot, and loot just like today!" r
"F * ck you. What loot? Remember, we are all soldiers of the government now. Hahahaha. We are not space pirates but soldiers quelling a rebellion. After the rebellion is quelled, we will naturally confiscate the property of the rebels and confiscate their property!" r
"Hey, hey, hey, bitch. Did you hear me clearly? Those sitting before you are not space pirates in the past but soldiers of the government! I am a colonel of the government. Come on. Salute to the colonel. Hahahaha! " r
Most of the pirates were already dead drunk. r
Boss Bai was still carrying the wine tanks made of alloys and saluting them table by table. r
Boss Bai was still carrying the wine tanks made of alloys and saluting them table by table. r
The space pirates were all experienced Immortal Cultivators who were highly vigilant when they were sober. They would not get drunk even if they drank a thousand cups of hard liquor. Also, they often did not allow themselves to get drunk and had to keep themselves sober every second. r
But today was different. What Boss Bai gave them today was "Drunken Immortals", "Ten Thousand Years Intoxication", and "Tiger Falls", which were mixed with powerful exhilarants and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. Even the nerves and souls of the high-level Cultivators would be paralyzed. r
Everybody on the spot was well aware of that. Li Wuji even acquiesced to it. r
The drinking and drunkenness on the spot was not really greed but a demonstration and suppression of power. r
I am the commander of the National Protection Army and the leader of the alliance of space pirates. I'm toasting you because I want to see your ugliness after you are drunk. Are you going to drink? Are you drunk? r
If you're not drunk, you're not showing me any respect, you're not listening to my command, and you don't want to acknowledge me as your commander and boss? r
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