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Therefore, if they could cling to the real forces of the four families, say, Li Wuji, Marquess Yongchun, who had come to recruit them in person, it couldn't have been better. r
For Li Wuji, if he had a bunch of strong space pirates under his command, it would be greatly beneficial for him to expand his influence in the four families and even in the Council of Elders. r
Since both parties were taking what they needed, naturally, they were full of sincerity. Led by Boss Bai, all the captains of the pirate gangs and the lone tough bandits raised the barrels of wine high. Amber-Colored liquors poured down like waterfalls. Thankfully, they were Immortal Cultivators and had the ability to control their internal organs to consume and evaporate water. Otherwise, their stomachs would've burst if they drank a barrel of wine that was more than half an adult's height. r
However, as a result, as the water evaporated, the nourishing drugs in the wine melted faster, too, making them drunk faster. r
Seeing that the heads of the space pirates were all red in the wine and that they were rather "harmonious", Li Wuji nodded his head in satisfaction. r
As a germaphobe, he naturally would not drink the same way as the bandits. However, now that so many space pirates were toasting him together, he had to show some respect. Therefore, he took out his special goblet and had a drink, raising a lot of cheers and cries of loyalty. Naturally, Boss Bai was the most excited of all. r
"Next —"
Seeing that everybody had drunk the whole barrel of hard liquor, Boss Bai said in delight, "The battle of Seven Seas is right before us. It is the doom of the Business Alliance of Ten Thousand Sectors, but it is also the first battle where the National Protection Army rises to the top of the Imperium. Let's drink another barrel of wine and celebrate the great victory in advance!" r
Both the space pirates and the regular soldiers were most superstitious before a great battle. Now that Boss Bai had declared that he would "celebrate the great victory in advance", they naturally had to drink the second barrel of wine even if they didn't want to. r
Otherwise, would they want to be defeated and killed? r
Immediately, a lot of soldiers of the Big Bai Pirate Gang carried hundreds of buckets of hard liquor over. They removed the seals and opened the covers, revealing the translucent ambers and gems inside. Illuminating the ambers and gems with the heater of mystic rays, they were immediately 'defrosted' into fragrant wine. r
He then threw a few metal balls into the bottom of the barrel, adjusting the temperature of the wine to a temperature that was neither too cold nor too hot. It was just right. It was as if he didn't need to drink it, as long as he raised his head, the wine would automatically climb down his throat. r
"Come, come, come. Let's drink to our hearts' content. Let's bravely advance on the battlefield. Let's make a name for ourselves. We can't lose face for the Marquis!" r
Boss Bai knocked on the barrel and said. r
He was already staggering, his words were slurred, and his face reeked of alcohol. He couldn't even lift the wine barrel. r
He could not lift the barrel, but other people could not, because Li Wuji and a bunch of noble Immortal Cultivators were still watching them coldly! r
The space pirates knew very well that the banquet was actually a show of strength. They wanted to see if the rebellious space pirates would be obedient and loyal. r
Then, what else could they say? They had finally found an opportunity to join the four families. Besides, the Blue Sky Market had been looted by them, and they had completely fallen out with the Business Alliance of Ten Thousand Sectors and the reformists. They couldn't be disloyal even if they wanted to. So, what else could they do? Let's drink! r
Immediately, they poured the second barrel of wine into their mouths. r
But this time, many people drank at a much slower speed. Their bellies were gradually bulging, and steam was popping up around them, making them look like they were in a steam bathroom. r
After they finally poured the two barrels of hard wine mixed with a lot of drugs that were specially made for the Immortal Cultivators, the wretched Boss Bai shouted again, "Everyone, everyone, I'm told that the new emperor will ascend to the throne after the rebels of the Business Alliance of Ten Thousand Sectors are annihilated. Although we are all uncivilized people, since we are named 'National Protection Army', we certainly cannot forget our loyalty to His Majesty! There is no such thing as only two toasts in a toast. In the third barrel of wine, let's toast the future emperor and wish that the Imperium of True Human Beings will prosper and unite the universe! " r
The space pirates looked at each other in bewilderment, all feeling a headache. r
Don't be fooled by the fact that they killed people like scything flax. Many of them committed all sorts of crimes, but alcohol, which was equivalent to a strong anesthetic, was something they rarely touched. r
Usually, he did not touch a single drop of alcohol, but when he did get drunk, it was especially troublesome. Furthermore, he had drunk so many different kinds of spirits mixed together, and the dosage was so large that the medicine accumulated in his dantian, like a raging flame burning his internal organs, and then flowed into his brain through his blood vessels and nerves, eroding and paralyzing his soul. r
If they activated their Cultivation immediately, they would naturally be able to dissolve the drugs with their Cultivation. r
However, in front of Boss Bai and Li Wuji, how could they take a stance, sit cross-legged, and force out the drug? r
Many people's eyes were already filled with colorful patterns, and even stars were popping up in front of their eyes. r
Hearing that Boss Bai was going to make a third toast, they all complained in their hearts and cursed the guy who was wearing a hat for being too boring. r
However, now that Boss Bai had mentioned "the future emperor", there was really no way to turn him down. They had already toasted Li Wuji a barrel just now. If they didn't toast the emperor now, not just Boss Bai, even Li Wuji wouldn't agree to it. r
Right, they are drinking for Li Wuji but not for the future emperor. Is it the "National Protection Army" or Li Wuji's private army? r
Li Wuji certainly wouldn't accept the insult easily. r
Hardly had Boss Bai finished his sentence when Li Wuji stepped forward and raised his goblet, not caring if the space pirates below were hesitating or not. "Exactly. The reformists and the Business Alliance of Ten Thousand Sectors are nothing but ants trying to shake a tree in front of His Majesty's might. After His Majesty ascends to the throne, the iron cavalry of the Imperium will roll over and crush all the rebels who deserve to be killed immediately! Come on, everybody, let's toast His Majesty and the Imperium! " r
Although it was only one goblet, the barrels that the minions of the Big Bai Pirate Gang carried over were in fact larger than the previous two rounds. r
It was quite reasonable. His Majesty's position was countless times higher than Marquess Yongchun's in the first place. The barrels that were toasted to His Majesty were naturally larger than those that were toasted to Marquess Yongchun. r
The internal competition of the four Kurfürst families was intense too. The ascension of a new emperor had always been the most turbulent and sensitive period. One moment of carelessness, and the slightest thing could become a stab in the back. r
Even though the capital had been lost, how could they get rid of the fine tradition of "insiders in civil wars" so easily? r
Li Wuji did not want to deal with the uncouth space pirates, fearing that they would cause trouble if they did not know the proper etiquette. He did not expect that Boss Bai would be so thorough in his work. He secretly nodded in approval. r
The faces of all the space pirates were as bitter as melons. Some of the seasoned pirates who had always been prudent were even alarmed. r
To be honest, it was not uncommon for space pirates to rob and fight their opponents under the pretext of an agreement, a banquet, or a celebration. r
But this time was different. r
The competition between the four families and the reformists was heated. The large number of space pirates was a very important bargaining chip. Whichever side they joined, it was possible that the scales of victory would tilt in favor of the reformists. r
Even if they were to get rid of them after they had outlived their usefulness, it was still far from the right time. So, Li Wuji must be sincerely recruiting them. r
As the "culprit", Boss Bai had already pissed off the Business Alliance of Ten Thousand Sectors brutally by attacking the Blue Sky Market. Naturally, there was no reason for him to betray Li Wuji and the four families and swallow them at such an inappropriate moment. r
However strong Boss Bai had been in the past two years, they had twenty-nine pirate gangs gathered here after all. The regular army of the nobles that Li Wuji brought was also coveting nearby. One Big Bai Pirate Gang was no match for them in any case. r
However crazy and insane Boss Bai was, he couldn't have been planning to take the opportunity to swallow the twenty-nine pirate gangs and the fleet of the Kurfürsten, could he? r
All the pirate leaders had thought about it over and over again in their hearts, and there was not the slightest mistake. They were sure that this kid surnamed Bai was just too arrogant. Let's see how long he could be arrogant for. r
Raising their heads, they poured the third bucket of wine into their mouths. After they were done, they turned the buckets upside down and said loudly, "Thank you, my lord. Thank you, Your Majesty!" r
"Long live Your Majesty! Long live the Imperium!" r
Boss Bai picked up the bucket and drank it like a waterfall, too. r
But he was so drunk that he couldn't hold the barrel after only two sips. He simply threw the barrel to the ground and smashed it into scrap metal with brute force. The wine splashed like blood. "After drinking three barrels of good wine, we are all brothers of life and death. If there is anyone who is disloyal to the Empire, or is unjust to our brothers, let him taste the pain of life and death. Let him beg for death for hundreds of years. Even his soul will be torn into thousands of pieces, and he will turn into countless rats, biting and devouring each other. It will be more painful than falling into hell forever!" r
He was completely drunk, and the words that came out of his mouth were gibberish. r
"Commander Bai, enough." r
Li Wuji looked at him coldly and said casually. r
"Not enough. Not … Not enough." r
Boss Bai waved his hands crazily. "Hahahaha. Today … Today is the happiest day of my life. I can hold my head high. Years ago … Years ago …"
He almost waved his hand that was stained with wine at Li Wuji's face. He immediately came back to himself, with cold sweat running out of his forehead. r
Li Wuji stepped back, his eyebrows almost rising. He stared at him with eyes that were as sharp as swords. "Commander Bai, that's really enough. I can see that the atmosphere is already very warm. Everybody is convinced that you are the commander now." r
"Yes, yes." r
His lips shivering, Boss Bai blushed and said with the smell of wine, "I'm so happy that I can't wait to pledge my loyalty to my lord." r
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