Chapter 149 Cleaning up the mess and going shopping together.
After subduing the people of the Immortal Alliance, they returned to the city the next day.
Instead of digging out their immortal pearls, Bitao had Taiji sever the divine acupoints of their Du meridians.
Only after they have left the city and the matter is settled will Taiji reconnect their immortal veins.
These people thrived in the Immortal Alliance, reselling immortal positions and robbing people on the road over the years. Whether forced or voluntary, none of them were people who kept their oaths.
Even if we dig out their Immortal Pearls, it's hard to guarantee that these people don't have other Immortal Pearls stored up in the city. Once they return to the city and their own territory, they will naturally turn against us.
However, if the main meridian of the immortal vein is severed, even if they have a spare immortal pearl, it is not so easy to repair the meridian after the spiritual energy is restored.
If one's spiritual energy is misdirected, it could be far more serious than having one's immortal pearl removed.
Therefore, these members of the Immortal Alliance behaved very obediently.
After entering the city, the guardian celestial master Han Shang led his men in several groups to deal with the other banished immortals of the Banished Immortal Alliance stationed in the city.
Several upheavals occurred during this period. Some people refused to submit to the "new immortal master" and instead took away the spirit pearls and magical artifacts, intending to escape from the city and seek refuge with other familiar immortal organizations.
However, no group of people managed to escape.
The mortal generals and all the soldiers guarding the city were all bribed by Bitao.
They didn't use ordinary silver coins, but rather top-quality healing pills and celestial pearls.
That's something that can bring great wealth and honor when offered to a noble person.
The guards at the city gate were so eager to keep watch day and night, they practically fought tooth and nail to keep an eye on the elusive immortal, Bitao.
These unyielding immortals cannot use their spiritual energy within the city. If they do not leave the city, they are just mortals. Where can mortals go with their legs locked by the gate?
Capture those who attempt to rebel, persuade those who can be persuaded and tame those who can be tamed, and lock up those who are truly ignorant of the times directly in the prison of the Immortal Alliance.
Two days and two nights have passed, and the forces of the Immortal Alliance have not yet been fully consolidated.
The more Bitao learned, the more she realized that the influence of the Immortal Alliance extended far beyond the mere city of Luofan.
The Immortal Alliance's influence extends across fifteen states in the mortal realm, and it has long since formed an inseparable bond of interests with the princes and nobles who hold sway over the land.
Bitao was extremely stressed these past two days, and after working with Mingguang for two days and two nights straight, she finally managed to sort out the power structure of the Immortal Alliance that spanned fifteen states.
"So this new leader of the Immortal Alliance, Yao Ri, has only been in power for less than a hundred years. Before, he was just the deputy of the previous leader of the Immortal Alliance, and he got the position because of 'betraying the master'."
Bitao looked at the densely packed records of the Immortal Alliance and the various letters exchanged between the fifteen states and the Sun, and clicked her tongue.
"No wonder he was so greedy. A dozen or so immortal pearls were enough to catch him. It turns out he wasn't short-sighted; he really had no more pearls left. Although the previous leader was betrayed, he took all the immortal pearls with him and fled the city. He exploded before he died, leaving him with none."
Mingguang also said, "Without the Immortal Pearl, it is indeed impossible to command subordinates in order to govern the Immortal Alliance."
Mingguang handed Bitao a piece of paper, on which was a report from the exiled immortals of the fifteen provinces: "Look at the exiled immortals stationed in these fifteen provinces. The immortal pearls they use are all sent out regularly by the Exiled Immortal Alliance."
Bitao took it and looked down at it: "Hmm... although it's not a lot, it's being used up by all fifteen states."
"No wonder even a dignified immortal lord has to resort to robbery and plunder."
Mingguang asked Bitao, "How many immortal pearls do we still have at our disposal?"
Bitao: "There are still over a thousand left..."
"This is still the result of Han Shang's skill in careful calculation."
"If I had known that this was a mess that would cost me a fortune, I would have spared that Yao Ri's life and let him continue to be the Immortal Lord."
Bitao clutched her head, messing up her hair, and was filled with regret!
"The immortals entering the mortal realm is already going against the will of Heaven. Just look at the terrain of the fifteen states in the mortal world. If these banished immortals had not been stationed there to assist the royal army in suppressing the various states, these fifteen states would have been divided into countless countries."
Bitao said, "Now that the fifteen prefectures are united as one family, it seems that the world is at peace and the seas are calm. But look at this prefecture, it is surrounded by water and far from the land. It is a place where the emperor is far away and the sky is high. It is equivalent to an independent regime. What benefits can the people get from the court?"
"If two more corrupt officials emerge, they will deceive the emperor and exploit the people, and they could practically establish themselves as kings."
"These banished immortals are stationed here only to use their magic to suppress wars in various places. Where do wars come from? Aren't they just because the people can't bear the oppression of the regime and have no way to survive?"
Mingguang also frowned as he looked at the map of the fifteen states. He shared the same thought as Bitao: such a vast land should be divided into various states, each governing its own territory.
Only in this way can we follow the opportune time and place, and provide the people with a superior living environment.
It should be understood that even in the Celestial Realm, there are three realms, each governing a different star realm. These three realms complement each other, enabling all realms to operate freely.
As a result, of the fifteen states in this celestial realm, there was only one country in the entire territory.
Even if the emperor sitting on the throne had three heads and six arms, and a clever mind, how could he possibly take care of everything?
Mingguang said, "The Ziwei Star here is far too greedy. It's like a celestial dog, trying to cross mountains and seas and swallow the sun and moon in one gulp."
Bitao said worriedly, "But we can't cut off all supplies all at once, otherwise war will break out in a short time, and in the end, it will be the common people who suffer..."
Bitao pushed the official documents aside and said to Mingguang, "I can't take it anymore, my brain is about to explode, you make the arrangements."
"I'll have Han Shang give you all the Immortal Pearls later. If it's still not enough... I'll go rob someone."
Mingguang couldn't help but chuckle and reached out to touch Bitao's round, puffed-up cheeks.
He said, "It's almost dawn, go get some sleep first, leave these to me."
Bitao leaned over the table, watching Mingguang, just like when she was a little peach branch, watching the still-small Mingguang handle official documents from all realms.
Mingguang didn't possess Bitao's extraordinary talent for accepting new things, drawing inferences from one instance to another, or making connections between different things. However, no matter how complicated the matter was, he could handle it in an orderly manner.
Bitao lay down to look at him, feeling like she couldn't get enough of him, and smiled as she bumped his long leg that he stretched out next to her under the table.
I fell asleep without even realizing it.
Mingguang carried her to the bed, kissed her, and then continued what he was doing.
Mingguang didn't sleep for four days and three nights. He plugged up all the mess that even Yaori couldn't clean up, the huge holes that were leaking everywhere.
He managed to stabilize the chaotic situation of the Immortal Alliance by robbing Peter to pay Paul.
Furthermore, some unreasonable upward or downward "supplies" were reduced, such as the beautiful women who were given to princes and nobles for their pleasure, and replaced with elixirs that had better healing effects than ordinary medicines.
The supply of consumable magical artifacts to the fifteen states has been completely cut off. Only celestial beads to maintain basic spiritual energy are provided.
The implementation of these policies will undoubtedly cause a huge uproar, but Mingguang also has various corresponding strategies for subsequent suppression. Without needing to specifically gather information, he has already grasped the "Achilles' heel" of many people based on the contents of their correspondence.
Bitao stayed up all these past few days until she finally collapsed.
I can feel Mingguang's prowess more deeply than when I was a child.
He hadn't slept for days, yet he still looked energetic, without even dark circles under his eyes.
He barely eats a few bites of food each day, and three meals a day don't even amount to half of what Bitao eats in one meal.
He is simply the most superior donkey born from the way of heaven, able to pull the millstone, not eat grass, and not rest!
If Bitao were the will of Heaven, she would surely be moved to tears.
On the fourth night, Mingguang was able to have a hearty and unrestrained pleasure with Bitao, who was fast asleep.
Bitao clung to his undulating back, and in the drowsy jolting, she suspected that Mingguang's original form was probably not a golden crow, but a night owl.
After all, even the real sun sets and needs to rest.
Only night owls would sit on a tree all night with their big eyes wide open, not sleeping.
Just like Mingguang.
They originally planned to stay in Luofan City for two days before setting off, but ended up staying for three more days.
July 27th.
There are only five days left until the Ascension Ceremony, which will be held on the second day of the eighth lunar month.
They had to leave.
However, before leaving, Bitao needed to go to the city to buy some things, mainly her food... There was nowhere to get pig's trotters and strong liquor on the way!
Mingguang stabilized the situation on all sides and finally had some free time to go shopping with Bitao.
The two of them strolled hand in hand like a newlywed couple.
Order pig's trotters and strong liquor to be delivered to the Immortal Alliance. Most of the other items were chosen by the other party.
Bitao picked out two very elegant and beautiful snow-white gauze robes for Mingguang.
As the saying goes, if you want to look good, wear white. When Mingguang wears white, he just stands there quietly, like an ice and snow god descending from the snow mountain.
It just makes you want to strip his clothes off and see how he melts!
Moreover, as Bitao picked through the peaches, she became less and less proper.
After buying the white ones, I saw the red ones. Mingguang's robes in the Heavenly Realm are mostly solemn and formal, with the overlapping lapels all below the throat.
Even after descending to the mortal realm, the strict rules and regulations remained largely the same, but Bitao also wanted to see him once, like Guanghan, with his robes ripped open to his pubic bone.
However, just as Bitao touched the improper robe, Mingguang grabbed her, looking down at her with a fierce and menacing gaze.
Bitao chuckled, "This is what I bought for Zhankui."
"Zhan Kui is going to wear men's robes?"
"Oh, you don't understand. It's for Zhan Kui, not for Zhan Kui to wear."
These past few days, Bitao and Mingguang have been locked up in the house all day, dealing with the mess of the Immortal Alliance day and night. Zhan Kui has come to visit her several times, but Bitao hasn't had time.
If Mingguang really doesn't want to wear this dress, then give it to Zhankui so she can let Guanghan wear it for fun.
Mingguang didn't stop her anymore, and saw Xiaotao ask the shopkeeper if the red gauze was easy to tear.
The shopkeeper was clearly a well-informed person; after all, there were many brothels in Luofan City, and the fact that he could sell such clothes meant they weren't exactly "good stuff."
After pausing for a moment, he began to explain to Bitao which type of torn leaves were easier to tear.
Mingguang watched coldly; did he not know what Xiaotaozhi was planning?
Don't even think about it!
It's a waste of money to buy it.
Halfway through the selection, a slight disturbance broke out in the city. A group of people from the Immortal Alliance, who had been hiding somewhere, tried to escape when the city gates opened, but unsurprisingly, they were caught by Bitao's people.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Mingguang pulled Bitao out of the clothing shop.
After being captured, the immortals looked desperate and numb, their clothes were in a sorry state, and they had obviously not been very comfortable hiding these past few days. As they were escorted through the main street, they all hung their heads and did not resist anymore.
But at the end of the line, Bitao saw a soldier arguing with the guards.
"Give me just one more pill, just one!"
"I spotted this group of people today; I've been watching them for a long time! They definitely have Immortal Pearls on them!"
"Brother, I don't want the Immortal Pearl, I just want a longevity pill!"
"Go away, go away. We've already given you the reward we promised. Don't block our way here."
The soldier refused to give up and knelt down on the ground with a thud.
Grabbing Bitao's subordinate, who was dressed in the robes of the Immortal Alliance, she looked up with her pretty little face and pleaded, "Please, please, it's just one pill!"
Bitao saw the soldier's face clearly and even recognized him.
It was the lively and adorable little boy who led the way on the day they entered the city.
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