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Bai Zhi slapped Jing Yuan's hand away and said indignantly, "General, how can an envoy be so easily sidelined?"
Jing Yuan smiled and said, "Don't think that having absolute power means you can't be sidelined. Just like a general who oversees all affairs, the other six officials can still refute him."
"Little Baizhi, the general is not like the emperors of those feudal dynasties, who can say whatever they want. He must strictly abide by the rules."
"If you delegate power, it's easy to lose it."
"It's okay, I just want to enjoy the battle, and I trust Fu Taibu."
Bai Zhi looked at Fu Xuan.
Fu Xuan also proudly raised his head.
"Hmph, that's for sure. Am I the kind of person who plays power games? I'm just doing your job, and I really can't spare the time."
"Under normal circumstances, I could come, but now, the safety of the immortal ship is the most important thing."
Although she often clamors for Jing Yuan, that old hag, to step down and let her become the general, when it really comes down to it, Fu Xuan is very clear about what to do.
"It's alright. Even if Lord Fu Xuan doesn't come in person, he can recommend someone. With the divine calculations of the Grand Diviner, he will surely be able to recommend a suitable person."
"That's natural. I see through everything, and this ability to recognize people is also within my scope."
“That’s right, the Grand Diviner has excellent judgment. For example, Miss Qingque from the Grand Diviner’s Office, I think she’s very capable.”
Bai Zhi coaxed him as she spoke.
“Qingque…” Fu Xuan pondered for a few seconds, “Although she is very playful, her abilities are indeed beyond doubt.”
"Right, Grand Diviner, think about it. You're going to be a general someday. If you become a general, the Grand Diviner's Office will definitely have a successor."
“I think Miss Qingque is very suitable to be a future diviner. Why don’t you come here now and get some training?”
"That would be very beneficial to Qingque's future, and it might even change Qingque's lazy nature."
Bai Zhi patiently guided him.
"That...is indeed a good suggestion."
Fu Xuan pondered for a moment, and Jing Yuan remained silent.
Because this seems to be a good way to let promising young people form a small team and gain experience.
Due to the great battles of the past, Luofu Immortal Ship is currently facing a talent shortage and indeed needs to give the younger generation some opportunities and experience.
Although he no longer has the hidden danger of being possessed by a demonic body, he could easily remain a general for another seven or eight hundred years.
However, his ambitions lay elsewhere; his original dream was not to become a general, but to be a chivalrous knight-errant patrolling the seas.
He will have to step down from this general's position sooner or later, and it won't be long.
Although Bai Zhi couldn't do everything herself, it would be good if she could summarize her skills in judging people.
"Alright, I'm entrusting Qingque to you. I hope you can guide Qingque through all the affairs."
"After all, the more you get involved in various matters, the greater the benefits if you want to become the new diviner."
Bai Zhi breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Fu Xuan agree.
Although having Fu Xuan handle everything, the best option, is no longer feasible.
However, having Qingque and other capable people help would also be a very good solution.
"Ah!"
Inside the Taibu Temple, Qingque, who was playing the game "Imperial Jade" on her phone, suddenly sneezed violently.
"Strange, why do I suddenly feel a chill all over my body? Could it be that the Grand Diviner is coming back?"
Qingque looked around suspiciously, but she couldn't find her master's terrifying figure.
She scratched her head and muttered to herself, "I guess it's because I've been staying up too late playing Emperor's Jade lately, and it's making me sick."
"It's decided. I'll go to Lord Bailu's place tonight to get a prescription, and then I'll ask the Grand Diviner for leave."
"As expected of me, I came up with such a perfect plan that kills two birds with one stone!"
Qingque whistled and lowered her head, preparing to continue with Di Yuan Qiong Yu, when she noticed an extra hand on her phone.
Her hands are very fair and delicate, definitely well-maintained.
But Qingque was terrified. She raised her head tremblingly, and sure enough, her master, the Grand Diviner, was already standing in front of her.
"Qingque, you're playing on your phone during work hours. I think your workload is far from being full."
Fu Xuan's face darkened. This Qingque was indeed lazy and should be taken out for some proper training.
"Master Diviner, my workload is very heavy. I'm not actually playing around; I'm exchanging techniques with other diviners. That's right, exchanging techniques!!"
Qingque immediately put her phone in her pocket, frantically searching for an excuse.
"No need to explain. Have you forgotten my job? Under the watchful eye of the Dharma, nothing can be hidden."
"Woo..."
The bluebird let out a mournful cry, utterly unable to refute it.
As a member of the Taibu Si (a secret society), she knew all too well Fu Xuan's abilities.
"Hmph, as punishment, you'll have to follow Bai Zhilongnu for a while."
Seeing that Qingque had given in, Fu Xuan said.
"Following Bai Zhilongnu? Really?"
Qingque was somewhat incredulous. What kind of punishment was this? Bai Zhilongnu did not hold any specific official position, which was very different from the Taibusi.
If she went there, wouldn't she be able to slack off even more happily?
"That's a nice idea. Bai Zhilong will temporarily assume some of the general's power, and you will serve as her assistant."
Fu Xuan could easily see through Qing Que's thoughts.
"I believe that working at the Shence Mansion will be a good way to temper your temperament, Qingque."
"Ah, no! My Lord Diviner, I was wrong, okay?!"
Qingque let out a mournful cry. That was the Shence Mansion, the well-known location of the swindlers. Going there would be no different from a lamb entering a tiger's den.
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"Bai Zhilongnu, you've really screwed me over."
Inside the Shence Mansion, Qingque looked at Baizhi with resentment. She had been slacking off peacefully, but now she had been dragged out to do something.
Is there anything more tragic than this?
"It's okay... We're just handling something that's not too difficult."
Bai Zhi smiled somewhat embarrassedly, realizing that she had indeed dragged Qing Que into this mess to avoid dying suddenly on the general's desk.
"Lady Baizhi, I've arrived. I will continue to be responsible for your safety during this time."
A clear, youthful voice rang out; it was none other than Yan Qing.
"And me, Lady Bai Zhi, I went to great lengths to secure this opportunity~"
Tingyun walked lightly, bringing a fragrant breeze with her, to Baizhi's side.
"I heard that Lady Baizhi will be in charge of some diplomacy, as well as commerce and culture this time, so I volunteered to help you."
Seeing Tingyun, Baizhi couldn't help but feel a headache coming on. Why did Huanlong also come over to join in the fun? Should she say that he was still up to no good, or that he was just a cunning strategist?
This clearly indicates she has some thoughts about me.
She didn't believe that this Great Lord of Annihilation would come to her place just to work.
But Bai Zhi didn't know what to say, so she just smiled and said, "Then welcome Miss Tingyun, Yanqing, and Qingque. This time, I am in charge of these areas, thanks to the General's 'favor,' but I am not quite up to the task on my own."
"Therefore, I need everyone's full cooperation during this period."
After saying that, Bai Zhi sincerely extended her hand to the three of them.
"Since Bai Zhilongnu has said so, then I, Qingque, will do my best."
Qingque sighed, but still placed her hand on Baizhi's hand.
In any case, according to her observation, Bai Zhi was not like Tai Bu, who couldn't stand seeing people slacking off.
It's just doing a job, it's not that difficult.
"Yanqing will naturally do his best!" the young man said decisively, then placed his hand on hers.
"I will definitely cherish this opportunity!"
Tingyun spoke gently, and with a flick of her wrist, she placed her hand on his.
Upon seeing this, Jingyuan burst into laughter.
"Little Baizhi, don't underestimate yourself. You're now a little general on the Immortal Ship. This old man of mine is waiting for you to take over."
Bai Zhi rolled her eyes. "General, you just want to mess with me. I've already given you that, and you still want me to take on so much responsibility?"
"Didn't you, Xiao Baizhi, suggest becoming a general? I'm doing this for your own good. That's why I've reduced your workload, letting you focus on diplomacy, commerce, and culture."
As he spoke, Jing Yuan produced an appointment document. "The appointments from the Shence Prefecture are all here. This was approved by the Six Emperors, and they specifically created a deputy general title for you."
"Now that you are a general of our Immortal Ship Luofu, how can you not live up to the title since you have received it?"
Bai Zhi could only sigh, blaming herself for being too sharp-tongued. Now she was working for Jing Yuanbai.
As for the Divine Lord, although she was quite fascinated by the power of that messenger, reason told her that the Divine Lord could not play the role she was supposed to have.
that is....
It seems that the separation of the deity is not complete.
Bai Zhi stretched out her hand, and a few golden lightning bolts flashed and disappeared in her palm.
I have a feeling that I can summon the power of the God-King again, but the God-King's scroll has already been returned to General Jingyuan.
"That's strange."
Bai Zhi shook her head, completely confused.
Fortunately, it wasn't a bad thing, so she stopped thinking about it too much.
Meanwhile, in a teahouse in the distant Ming Dynasty...
A storyteller, holding a folding fan, spoke eloquently and fluently.
"As mentioned in the previous chapter, during the Ming Dynasty, disasters and diseases frequently plagued the land, and floods ravaged the earth. The immortal Bai Zhi descended to the mortal realm to restore peace and order. Legend has it that when the immortal arrived, golden lightning flashed in the sky, and a divine lord appeared to protect the immortal..."
"Although the Immortal Baizhi was in the high heavens, she knew the suffering of the common people. So, the Immortal commanded the Divine Lord to use divine thunder as a sword to level the mountains and rivers and open up waterways. The land that was struck by the divine thunder became amazing fertile fields with astonishing yields."
"Therefore, many people also regard Bai Zhi Shangxian as the Abundant and Vast Emperor Xuan Ting, praying that Bai Zhi Shangxian can bestow blessings and enrich the earth."
As the storyteller spoke, the portrait of Angelica hanging in the teahouse began to flicker with a faint red light, followed by a fleeting, almost invisible golden lightning.
"Lady Baizhi, these are some current diplomatic matters. Oh, right, there's one that concerns you."
In the administrative department of Xianzhou, Tingyun placed some documents in front of Baizhi.
"About me?"
Bai Zhi was somewhat puzzled. What diplomatic matters could possibly be related to her?
With this question in mind, Bai Zhi began reading the documents.
This is a letter from the Interstellar Peace Corporation, and it's not referring to anywhere else, but to Yalilo 6.
The sender of this letter was Toppa.
In it, Toppa mentioned that she detected that the civilization of Yalilo 6 was still alive. Because Yalilo 6 owed the company a considerable amount of money, she went to Yalilo 6 to collect the debt.
However, after arriving there, she discovered that the planet was currently garrisoned by the Cloud Cavalry of the Celestial Ships, and that government officials in Belloberg said that the highest leader of Belloberg was Bai Zhi, and that they were merely part of a cabinet authorized by Bai Zhi to govern.
Therefore, they were unable to make a decision regarding the massive debt of Yalilo 6.
So Toppa drafted this document to inquire about Angelica's attitude toward the matter.
"Ah this..."
Bai Zhi was speechless. How could this matter be related to her?
She remembered that she was indeed the nominal leader of Belloberg, and that the Fairy Ships were indeed stationed there.