Chapter 2516
Chapter 8
Chapter 2516 Return to 8
Li Qiong arrived soon. He was the most reckless of the first generation of gods, but after so many years, he seemed to have become much more stable.
Judging from the time, it should have been alive for tens of thousands of years. Even if it is a cast-iron tree, it would have been weathered and rusty.
Xining felt a little tired, mentally exhausted. This kind of boring plot was actually happening on his own planet. There is really no shortage of people who think they are smart.
Never mind for now, let these kids make trouble.
Nian Cang asked Li Qiong: "Have you received the elixir?"
Li Qiong was a little surprised: "I've received it, what's wrong?" He looked at Bilian.
Bilian said to Lulan proudly: "Did you hear that, you thief!"
Lu Lan's eyes were already filled with tears, but she just kept shaking her head and saying, "It's not me, I didn't."
Li Qiong was confused: "What's going on?"
Nian Cang frowned and gave the general account of the matter. During his management, someone actually stole something. This kind of thing rarely happened before. After all, this is a sacred mountain, and the servants of God are all here with awe in their hearts.
As for surveillance, there is none here. There are no electrical appliances, and at night, people either use torches, candles or night-shining pearls to light up the place, not to mention modern things.
Li Qiong also began to frown: "Bilian, what's going on?"
Bilian glanced at Li Qiong with a smile on her face, "It's Lu Lan who stole it. Please give orders immediately to punish this thief according to his fate."
Qingzhu explained: "Stealing is a serious crime. You will be punished with 20 strokes of the cane and then expelled from the sacred mountain."
After a pause, he continued, "Once you are driven out of the sacred mountain, you will not be tolerated anywhere else. You will have to fend for yourself in the deserted mountains. But if you repent, you will be punished with a cane and sent to the most arduous laundry department for ten years, and then you will be considered a retired servant of the gods."
This rule also provides a way out for those who make mistakes.
In this era of farming and fire, there are only a dozen villages with a small area and a small population. It was soon known that this person had made a mistake and was expelled from the sacred mountain. And it is impossible to survive in the sacred mountain with one person's ability. There are not only man-eating beasts, but also dinosaur monsters left over from ancient times.
Nian Cang said to Li Qiong calmly, "According to the rules, the people in each hall are handled by the gods. The people and the affairs are all from you, so you make the decision."
Li Qiong looked at Bilian with a look of scrutiny and questioning. Li Qiong, this guy, used to be unable to hide any of his thoughts, all of which were shown on his face. After so many years, he has improved a little, but he still can't change his character.
Bilian didn't say anything, but looked at Liqiong instead, as if waiting for the result.
Li Qiong sighed and turned his eyes to her: "Lulan, you have never made any mistakes before, and you are diligent in your work. Just admit your mistakes, and don't hit me with a stick. Go to the laundry department for ten years, and then go down the mountain."
The intention was to treat this matter as an ordinary trivial matter and not to use the caning as punishment.
How could this be possible! Bilian almost couldn't stand up.
But the main gods were all here, so she didn't dare to act rashly. She could only say sarcastically, "Thank goodness that God Liqiong was soft-hearted and didn't care about breaking the rules so that you wouldn't suffer as much. Why don't you admit your mistake and go to the laundry department?"
Lu Lan was already sobbing and sobbing: "I am innocent, all the gods, I am being wronged..."
Bilian was furious: "Who are you? Liqiongshen has already spared you a beating, but you are not grateful. Are you planning to stay here after making a mistake?"
If Xining hadn't wanted to see the result of the first generation god's punishment, he really wanted to slam the table and end this farce.
Seeing the Lord God sitting quietly, watching indifferently like a statue, everyone was unsure. Nian Cang thought again and again, and urged Li Qiong: "According to the rules, you decide on the people in your temple. Just do it with confidence. Even if you feel it is inappropriate afterwards, you can re-deal with the person at the laundry bureau."
Xining understood the meaning immediately. Lu Lan was no longer a poor person when she arrived at the laundry department. Any first-generation god could save her.
The most important thing now is to resolve the matter as quickly as possible. The Lord God is watching nearby. The longer they delay, the more useless they will appear.
"I am wronged, wronged..." Lu Lan cried so miserably that she almost fainted.
Li Qiong said, "Bilian, what do you think we should do?"
Nian Cang almost rolled his eyes. You, a god, go ask your subordinates, you may take over the position of leader next year, so many years have passed, and you are still a hopeless case.
Hearing that Li Qiong asked for her opinion, Bilian was even more proud. She couldn't suppress the smile on her lips. The ripples in her eyes could row a boat: "The servant dare not overstep his authority. Everything must be done according to the rules."
Regardless of whether Lu Lan pleaded guilty or not, she had to work as a laborer in the laundry department for ten years before retiring. It was just a matter of whether she could be spared this beating.
Li Qiong sighed after hearing this. Just as everyone was waiting for him to order Lu Lan to be dragged away, his voice was heard: "Bilian, I have given you many chances. Since you are still arrogant and confuse right and wrong... Come here, Bilian falsely accused her colleagues and will be punished in the same way according to regulations. Twenty strokes of the cane, and you will retire after working in the laundry department for ten years."
What? Not to mention Bilian, Lulan was also stunned, both of them had incredible expressions on their faces. But Lulan's eyes were red and swollen, and tears were streaming down her face.
"I, I..." The eloquent Bilian was so shocked that she stuttered.
Li Qiong's face was as calm as water: "You are jealous of Lu Lan, and you are afraid that she will take your place, so you set up this trap. I usually pamper you, so you think I will protect you. I gave the elixir to you, hoping to help you break through your cultivation, or at least delay aging, so that you can stay with me for a while longer. But you disappoint me so much!"
Now it is clear enough.
"I was wrong, please forgive me." Bilian rushed forward, knelt down and hugged Liqiong's legs, crying and begging: "I was bewitched, I was wrong, I was greedy, and I wanted to get all your love. Please don't drive me away, I am willing to be beaten with fifty or one hundred sticks, just keep my life and let me stay with you."
"Too late!" Li Qiong shook his head. Contrary to his previous behavior, he did not hesitate at all this time. "You are not only greedy but also stupid. How can a mere mortal deceive all the gods? If I protect you today, I will not only be known as a fool in the God Mountain, but also lose face in front of the goddess. The goddess has saved me more than once. No matter how bad I am, I can't make a fool of myself in front of her."
It is true. Having lived for so long, he does not need to use any magic power. In the eyes of the gods, everything he does is traceable and nothing can escape detection.
Everyone knew Bilian's basic palace fighting tactics from the beginning, but due to the rules and face, they all watched the show patiently. After all, there were not many people as stupid as Bilian who dared to put on a big show in front of the gods.
Even though Bilian begged again, she was dragged out.
"Thank you, God Liqiong, for doing justice. Thank you very much..." Lu Lan kowtowed gratefully.
"Lulan." Li Qiong turned his back and said, "Retire and leave the mountain."
Lu Lan was stunned. If this didn't prove that she was wronged, how could...
Li Qiong bowed to the main god who was still looking at him indifferently and said, "I'm sorry to make you laugh."
Xining smiled and nodded gently: "Go."
This Liqiong has finally grown up, and is no longer the fool who only knows how to use his fists but not his brain. I am so relieved.