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How can we possibly manage a population of this size?
Bai Zhi: That's right. Each immortal ship has hundreds of billions of people. The majority of the population are immortal ship people, a small portion are the Chiming clan, which is my race, and the rest are some races such as the fox people. All races are long-lived species.
However, the lifespan of the immortals is infinite, but when they reach eight or nine hundred years old, they will fall into madness due to wear and tear, and fall into the so-called demonic body.
Funina: And what about you, Baizhi?
Bai Zhi: Me? The lifespan of the Vidyadhara clan is only a few hundred years, averaging five or six hundred. When the time comes, they will transform into eggs, erase their memories, and be reborn.
Naxi Da: .....
Funina: ......
Zhongli: ....
Shadow: Only a few hundred years? Actually, I can help you. My puppetry technology can allow you to transcend lifespan limitations as a mechanical puppet.
For these gods, a mere few hundred years is hardly considered longevity. While it's not exactly fleeting, it's not far off. They find it hard to accept that Bai Zhi's lifespan is so short.
As for things like metamorphosis into an egg or rebirth, they simply ignored them. After losing all memories, would that person still be the same person?
Bai Zhi: No need... I'm special, I probably won't form eggs again, but will have an infinite lifespan.
Zhongli: That's good.
Bai Zhi: Speaking of which, the person in charge of this Luofu Immortal Ship... uses lightning-based power, calls himself a general, has a beauty mark under his eye, and wields a sword.
film:?
Bai Zhi: Haha, but the general's governance skills are remarkable. He's known as the Divine Strategy General, strategizing and anticipating the enemy's moves.
In the room where the gods were gathered, Ying shook her cat head somewhat unhappily, feeling that Bai Zhi was subtly criticizing her.
Although she was well aware of her own incompetence, especially after witnessing the level of governance in Liyue.
Bai Zhi: Okay, that's enough. I don't know if I've made my other friends worry during this time. I'll go find them first, and we can talk again when we have time.
After saying that, Bai Zhi turned off the screen, put the phone in her pocket, and then pushed open the door to the room.
"came back?"
As soon as she opened the door, Bai Zhi saw a person who was not tall but had great abilities. The person was reading a book carefully.
Fu Xuan turned around only after noticing the door open.
"Lord Fu Xuan, you're actually here."
"Hmph, of course I have to be here. Do you know how worried we were when you mysteriously disappeared again?"
Fu Xuan said irritably that Bai Zhi had gone missing during the space voyage, which frightened her so much that she immediately called a halt to all fleet operations.
Who knows what Bai Zhi's teleportation is all about? What if the reference point is the location of some surrounding star or something? Wouldn't that send her directly into outer space? That could kill her!
"Oh dear, I'm so sorry to have worried Lord Fu Xuan~"
Bai Zhi clasped her hands together and said shyly.
"No need to apologize. The Immortal Boat is hoping that you will awaken the ability to balance the Demonic Yin Body. This is what the Immortal Boat should do. There is no such thing as a free lunch. You can't expect to gain huge benefits without putting in any effort."
"Did you gain anything this time?" Fu Xuan paused and asked.
Bai Zhi shrugged. "I haven't awakened any abilities useful for the Demon Yin Body, but they are more helpful to my personal abilities."
"That's enough. Your power is too weak. You should strengthen yourself. There's no need to rush the matter of balancing your demonic body. The people of the Immortal Ship are all long-lived beings and can wait."
"As long as I can awaken before I fall into the demonic body, that's fine. After all... I'm still very afraid of dying."
Fu Xuan hesitated for a moment, but still said the last sentence.
"That's still no problem."
Bai Zhi patted her chest and assured him that Fu Xuan was still a long way from achieving the Demon Yin Body, at least several hundred years away. Unless something unexpected happened, she would most likely obtain a Level 3 Tiger Talisman or Horse Talisman before then.
"Ahem, but I'm still thinking about becoming a general. If you don't awaken, I might fall into demonic possession before that old guy Jing Yuan."
"I understand, I understand."
"Alright, that's enough. I'm going to tell those company people to leave. The fleet will be setting sail again soon."
"company?"
Bai Zhi looked at Fu Xuan with a puzzled expression.
“That’s right. The fleet is staying here and it consumes a lot of resources every day. So I took the initiative to have the merchant ships of the nearby Interstellar Peace Company transport some supplies for the soldiers. The Star Train also benefited a bit, buying things from these merchants at wholesale prices.”
"So, are you interested in the company? If you are, you can go and meet them. You might even have some unexpected gains."
"An unexpected gain?"
"It's the company trying to win you over. Those businessmen have a sharp eye and have probably gotten information that you'll be crowned Dragon Lord. If they see you, they might offer you some sinecure or honorary positions in the company. You can decide whether to accept some."
"Oh, is it okay for you to accept the company's position?"
Bai Zhi was somewhat surprised; she hadn't expected Fu Xuan to make such a suggestion.
“Those of us on the immortal ships who hold official positions cannot do so, as it would violate the laws of the immortal ships. However, you can, because the title of Dragon Lord is merely an honorary title, not an official position. What specific matters one can manage depends on one’s own strength.”
"The company's influence extends across the globe. If you are transported to another planet next time and encounter a department of the company, these seemingly mundane positions might bring unexpected benefits."
"Although many of the lower ranks of those guys are rude, if you have enough status, you can get strong support and a friendly attitude."
Fu Xuan explained in detail that although the Immortal Ship was also a top-tier force in the universe, its reach was still incomparable to that of the company. This was why she said that any method that could enhance Bai Zhi's survival rate was worth trying.
195 The ultimate nemesis of the theory of lifespan
"Ah, Little Angelica, you're finally back."
"Yes, I'm back, Sister March 7th, long time no see~"
Inside the train, Bai Zhi said with a smile.
"Miss Fu Xuan told me that you went to another world to explore. Wow, I'm so envious. Sometimes I think that if I went to another world, I might become the protagonist too."
March 7th skipped over to Bai Zhi's side, then squatted down and looked Bai Zhi up and down, trying to see traces of her adventures in another world.
"If March went to another world, she would definitely be the one to get stabbed. In many works, innocent and cute girls like March are the favorites of 'swords'."
"Hey, Xing, what are you talking about? I'm not going to get stabbed."
March 7th angrily punched Xing a few times, who was there expressionless and telling lame jokes.
Bai Zhi nodded, "That's right. I've seen many works in the past where the characters all have pink hair, are archers, and have tragic storylines."
"Hmph, I won't."
March 7th pursed her lips, "I just like taking pictures. I won't get involved in any terrible vendettas, so I won't have any tragic ending."
"Hehe, the train crew will protect our passengers, Little Angelica, welcome back."
Himeko walked over gracefully, carrying several cups of coffee.
"Would you like a cup? My latest coffee is designed to help you relax."
Himeko smiled and said, "After drinking it, they all slept very soundly, and when they woke up, they felt much more refreshed. The effect was very good."
Bai Zhi quickly shook her head. What a joke! Ji Zi's coffee can relax people. She really believed it. That person was drunk to the point of unconsciousness. He had experienced the great terror of life and death. How could he not be much more insightful?
In the passenger carriage of the train, many people had pale faces, including Fu Xuan.
They have all experienced Himeko's enthusiasm during this time.
"Now that Xiao Baizhi is back, the train should be able to start running again. This time... let's head to the Immortal Boat and take a look."
Walter smoothly changed the subject, and the others quickly followed suit.
March 7th said, "That's right, I've wanted to visit Xiaobaizhi's hometown for a long time. I've been listening to Miss Fu Xuan describe the scenery of the Immortal Ship, which is like a paradise on earth."
"In many people's eyes, the Immortal Ship is indeed a paradise on earth. Many planets regard the Immortal Ship as the so-called upper realm, believing that it is inhabited by long-lived immortals who have ascended to heaven."
Fu Xuan said with a smile, and Bai Zhi nodded in agreement.
“That’s right, Sister March 7th. There are actually quite a few ordinary people from some backward planets on the Immortal Ship. They always want to receive the blessing of immortality on the Immortal Ship. However, although such things exist, they are not easily given out.”
"There really is one?" March 7th was somewhat surprised.
"Of course there is. The Pill Refining Division where I work stores the elixir of immortality. This thing... is probably the ultimate nemesis of the theory of lifespan."
"If Sister March 7th wants to gain immortality, I can grant you one, but the price is that you need to stay on the Immortal Ship forever."
Bai Zhi clearly remembered that when she was learning medicine under Bai Lu, she saw cabinets full of elixirs of immortality in the Dan Ding Si.
Those were things made by the ancient Immortal Ship people using the fruit of the Jianmu tree. Later, the alchemists of the Dan Ding Division also created them to study the principles of immortality in order to break the Demon Yin Body.
It's a pity that after all these years, they haven't been able to create a cure for the demonic body, but they've accumulated a huge pile of elixirs of immortality.
Some people, unable to develop a cure for the demonic possession, even began to secretly worship the God of Abundance, believing that this was a miracle that only the God of Abundance could create, and that mortals could not unravel it. Bai Zhi was well aware of this.
"Really?"
"real!"
Fu Xuan raised an eyebrow but remained silent. In principle, making such a promise casually would violate the laws of the Immortal Ship.
However, if it were Bai Zhi making this promise, she would turn a blind eye.
With so many people on the Immortal Ship anyway, adding a few more won't make a difference.
“Hmm…” March 7 tilted her head. “I’d rather not. If I were to gain immortality, I would have to stay in one place forever and wouldn’t be able to take many interesting photos. That kind of immortality would be so boring.”
"That's true."
"Alright, the fleet is not far from setting sail again. Bai Zhi, shall we go see some people from the company?"
Fu Xuan asked.
"Go ahead, I've met the people from the company a few times, it'll be fine to say hello."
"Alright, follow me."
After greeting the train crew, Bai Zhi followed Fu Xuan onto the immortal ship.
On the flagship Fu Xuan was riding in, Bai Zhi saw the company's guests.
It was Toppa!
"Hey, the person in charge of the company a few days ago wasn't you."
Fu Xuan seemed somewhat surprised to see Toppa.
Toppa, who was calculating something, turned around immediately upon hearing the sound.
"Hello, I am Toppa from the Strategic Investment Department. My colleagues from other departments have been handling this matter for the past few days. I came here because of some other matters and, after hearing about the needs of the Immortal Ship Fleet, I came to investigate whether there are any opportunities."
"After all, I work in the strategic investment department. Although my main job is debt investigation, I can also make decisions to invest if it can bring benefits to the company."
Topa spoke very concisely and quickly explained why he had come here.
"I see. Your Interstellar Peace Company really has a keen eye. As you can see, we are about to set sail. If you have anything to say, please feel free to say it as soon as possible."
Fu Xuan didn't stand on ceremony. The fleet had been away for some time, and after picking up Bai Zhi, she needed to return to the immortal ship as soon as possible.
Although there has been no recent fighting in Luofu, it is a good thing for a competent leader to plan ahead.
Upon hearing this, Toppa looked at Bai Zhi, and then his eyes lit up.
As a key figure recently highlighted by the Interstellar Peace Corporation, Bai Zhi left a deep impression on Toppa.
"You must be Miss Bai Zhi, the one who is rumored to be the new Dragon Lord of the Divine Capital on the Luofu Immortal Ship."
“That’s right, it is her,” Fu Xuan answered for Bai Zhi.
"Miss Bai Zhi is about to become the Dragon Lord. Our Interstellar Peace Company, as an organization that has a good cooperative relationship with Xianzhou, must also present a gift."
Although it was unclear within the company why Bai Zhi became the new Dragon Lord at such a young age, they were very clear on one point: given the character of those old-fashioned Dragon Masters of the Chiming Clan, they would never have agreed to this approach if Bai Zhi did not possess extremely high value.
196 Oh no, I've become capital.
Since the Dragon Master, as a high-ranking member of the Wisdom Clan, has recognized Bai Zhi as the new Dragon Lord, their Interstellar Peace Company naturally follows suit and offers some small benefits to maintain the relationship.