My Wife is Unbeatable in the Whole World, Touch Me If You Dare!-Chapter 451 - 311 Old Friends from Zhao Country

Zhao Zhiyi hurriedly left the embassy.

Eradicating an organization of hundreds of bandits is no small matter.

In the foreseeable future, the security situation in the capital will greatly improve.

Not to mention, Li Nuo told her that after catching these bandits, an Anti-theft Bureau could be established, allowing them to redeem themselves through meritorious deeds. This way, not only will the security of the capital continue to improve, but anti-theft talents can also be supplied to local prefectures.

Even for her elder brother, this would be a great achievement.

Unexpectedly, he had only been in Zhao Country for a few days before presenting them with such a grand gesture.

It seems she did not invite the wrong person.

After this matter is resolved, she must give him a heavy reward.

But now, the most important thing is to deal with the Thief Sect's matters first.

Watching the Sixth Princess leave, Li Nuo walked back to the small courtyard.

This action was surprisingly smooth.

From start to finish, it was just him and Yiren.

Unlike last time, where dozens of people were cooperating with them in a grand performance.

After catching the two envoys from the Thief Sect, the subsequent matters became very simple.

Though they were initially stubborn, after some special persuasion from Li Nuo, they obediently handed over the list of Thief Sect members.

The Thief Sect in Zhao Country, excluding the Sect Leader, had a total of 713 members from top to bottom.

Their names, identities, and detailed addresses were all recorded.

The Sixth Princess only needed to follow the list to catch people.

He just had to wait for the results in the embassy.

Song Yiren walked into the room, looking at the two beds side by side, with a somewhat sad expression on her face.

The mission was over, and so was their marital relationship.

When they had not pretended to be a couple, it was fine.

But after these few days, their relationship returned to the way it was before. Not hearing him call her "wife" made her feel empty inside...

...

Last night, for many people in the capital of Zhao Country, was a sleepless night.

After the night curfew, shouting and noise echoed through various streets and lanes.

Many people were startled awake from their dreams by the loud noise outside, thinking it was a rebellion, and they tightly shut their doors and windows, sitting nervously until dawn.

After seeing that things had calmed down during the day, they dared to open their doors and ask around for news.

Upon inquiring, they learned a shocking piece of news.

Last night, the capital's largest bandit organization was destroyed, and the government arrested more than 700 bandits, recovering countless stolen goods.

Those who had reported thefts to the government could go to the government office to claim their belongings. Those who did not find their stolen items could also receive corresponding compensation.

Upon hearing this news, countless people rushed to the County Magistrate's Office.

Those who had lost property wanted to recover their losses, while those who hadn't lost anything were eager to take advantage of the situation.

In the Imperial Palace, the morning court had just ended.

The courtiers walked out of the grand hall, discussing amongst themselves.

It was just the capture of some bandits, not a big deal, but what was interesting was that it was accomplished by the Fourth Prince.

Among the four Prince Regents, the Fourth Prince was the weakest in power and had always lacked presence. Even the more capable strategists were reluctant to join him.

In the past six months, the Fourth Prince had no notable political achievements.

But at today's morning court, he gained significant recognition in front of the other three Princes.

After destroying the bandit organization, he also proposed to the Emperor the idea of allowing these bandits to redeem themselves through meritorious deeds, helping the local government catch thieves to improve public security and protect the people's property.

This proposal received the approval of many ministers.

According to some envoys returning from Daxia, Daxia had already implemented this system with remarkable results. At the recent Great Court Meeting, the officials from different regions of Daxia reported significantly reduced theft cases.

With the example of Daxia, Zhao Country only needed to follow suit.

The Emperor praised the Fourth Prince in front of the entire court and appointed him to oversee the implementation of this matter, giving the Fourth Prince a further opportunity to expand his political achievements. The envy of the other three Princes was evident...

After all, compared to giving out porridge and money, this was a solid political achievement, and it didn't require their own investment. They wondered why they hadn't thought of it before...

...

After lunch, Li Nuo met Zhao Zhiyi again.

She had just walked into the small courtyard of the embassy, cupped her hands towards Li Nuo, and said, "Thank you, Lord Li. Father Emperor has agreed to establish the Anti-theft Bureau and specifically appointed my elder brother to oversee this matter. You have truly helped us greatly this time..."

Li Nuo waved his hand and said, "Your Highness is too kind, it was a small matter."

Then he looked at Zhao Zhiyi and asked, "I wonder if Your Highness still remembers what I mentioned yesterday..."

Li Nuo had told Zhao Zhiyi that he hoped to use his seal on the verdicts of these bandits. Although it wouldn't affect the increase in lifespan, the increase in cultivation would be more significant.

With over 700 bandits, even if they each increased only a little, multiplied by 700, it would be considerable.

Zhao Zhiyi smiled and said, "Of course, Father Emperor has appointed my elder brother to handle these bandits. If it is convenient for Lord Li, you can come with me to the Ministry of Justice now."

Li Nuo stepped out of the embassy and joined Zhao Zhiyi in a carriage.

The carriage stopped at the Ministry of Justice in Zhao Country, and the two constables at the gate clearly recognized Zhao Zhiyi, immediately kneeled down, and respectfully said, "Greetings to the Sixth Princess..."

"Rise."

Zhao Zhiyi nodded slightly at them and led Li Nuo into the Ministry of Justice.

Li Nuo stepped into the Ministry of Justice, his mind focused on prolonging his life, not noticing that in the street not far away, an old man was staring at his back with a look of shock, his eyes wide open.

Beside him, a young girl pointed at the entrance of the Ministry of Justice and said, "Grandfather, it's that older brother!"

The old man gently extended his index finger, making a shushing gesture.

Looking in the direction where Li Nuo had disappeared, his right hand rose and fell, rose and fell, hesitant for a long time before he finally couldn't resist, his fingers moving rapidly a few times.

Afterward, his expression gradually became dazed.

Fifteen years.

It had been fifteen years.

Over a year had passed, and his lifespan had gone from just half a year remaining to now having 15 years left.

Although 15 years still seemed short given his age, he had predicted hundreds of fates, and there were some he couldn't discern, but he had never encountered a fate that changed every time he predicted it.

As the fortune-telling old man stood there in a daze, inside a room in the Ministry of Justice, joy appeared on Li Nuo's face.

For theft, the laws of Zhao Country and the laws of Daxia were not the same.

In Daxia, the maximum penalty for theft could be three years of imprisonment and three years of exile.

In Zhao Country, the maximum distance for exile was only 2,000 miles, but imprisonment could last up to five years.

The people of the Thief Sect were the elite among thieves, and given the amounts they had stolen, each of them would receive the maximum penalty, two thousand miles of exile plus five years of imprisonment, which meant seven days.

The high-ranking members of the Thief Sect would receive additional penalties, ranging from one to three more levels.

As long as they didn't use money to redeem themselves and were instead compelled to perform labor, redeeming themselves through meritorious deeds, it wouldn't affect the sentencing in the Law Code.

Li Nuo took a deep breath and forcefully stamped the last seal.

The image on the Law Code flashed wildly but just as it appeared, it turned into countless points of light and surged into his body.

Although the cultivation increase according to Legalism was evident, the power of the Thief Sect increased even faster.

However, compared to cultivation, Li Nuo was more concerned with longevity.

The increase in longevity on the cover of the Law Code was so fast that it was no longer visible to the naked eye; only a few numbers could be seen frantically flashing: six thousand, seven thousand, eight thousand, nine thousand, ten thousand...

Finally, the numbers stopped at ten thousand two hundred fifty-one.

This time, his lifespan had increased by nearly four thousand to five thousand, almost doubling.

Li Nuo finally had a profound realization that the Law Code had another heaven-defying function.

Prolonging life.

His lifespan cap was related to his cultivation.

As his cultivation increased, his lifespan cap would grow higher and higher.

When his cultivation was low, the Law Code was like a death warrant.

But as his cultivation grew, the Law Code turned into a Pill of Immortality.

A single Thief Sect, with hundreds of bandits, could increase his lifespan by more than ten years. As long as he continued investigating and adjudicating cases, his lifespan would certainly increase faster than he could consume it.

His current cultivation was still far from the peak of the Fourth Realm.

Based on his current lifespan estimation, the lifespan limit for the Fourth Realm might already exceed that of ordinary people.

It's hard to imagine how long he could live when he reaches the Fifth or Sixth Realm.

Leaving Chang'an for over ten days had given him over ten years of extra life.

This trip to Zhao Country was indeed worth it.

Li Nuo composed himself and cupped his hands towards Zhao Zhiyi, saying, "Thank you, Sixth Princess."

Zhao Zhiyi smiled slightly and said, "You're welcome, this is all you deserve, Lord Li."

The two left the Ministry of Justice, boarded a carriage, and headed back to the embassy.

Across the street, the fortune-telling old man lowered his hand, a wry smile appearing on his face as he murmured, "Thirty years, thirty years, it's almost thirty years again..."

The young girl beside him, seeing his expression, showed a look of panic and shook his shoulders vigorously, her voice trembling, "Grandfather, what's wrong with you? Don't scare me..."