I am a boss in the world of nine uncles

Inside Chaoge City.

Since sending the letter to Xiqi, Boyi Kao has been counting down the days and hoping for a reply from Xiqi, or even for Ji Fa to come to court.

Based on his understanding of King Zhou over the past few days, if King Zhou said he wouldn't kill Ji Fa, then he definitely wouldn't go back on his word. King Zhou's statement that someone wanted to use Ji Fa as a weapon was certainly not unfounded.

Under these circumstances, the best way for the second brother to come to Chaoge and stay by his side is to avoid trouble.

Time flies like an arrow; indeed, years pass by in the blink of an eye.

He waited and hoped, but what he received was not a letter from home, nor his second brother, but rather Xiqi's response to King Zhou's summons of Ji Fa:
Supernatural powers and strange phenomena are nothing but nonsense.

Upon hearing these eight words, Boyi Kao remained stunned in the cabinet for a very long time.

What does "supernatural powers and chaotic spirits" mean?
Bizarre, absurd, supernatural, and nonsensical, carrying a clear accusatory tone.

Not to mention nonsense, this is the elegant way to say "nonsense".

He didn't know what Ji Fa was wary of or afraid of, but he could see Ji Fa's ambition from those eight words!

Coming to his senses, Bo Yikao, feeling a chill run down his spine, immediately rushed to the Shouxian Palace and knelt prostrate outside the threshold:

"Your Majesty, I request to resign from my position as Grand Secretary and ask Your Majesty to punish me."

Inside the Longevity Palace, Qin Yao calmly said, "No."

Bo Yikao said, "Your Majesty, I need to avoid suspicion."

Qin Yao said, "I already said it's none of your business. Go back and continue presiding over cabinet affairs."

Bo Yikao remained silent for a long time, then shook his head and said, "Your humble servant requests permission to go to Xiqi to handle this matter."

"This is none of your business, step back!" Qin Yao commanded.

Helpless, Boyi Kao had no choice but to get up and leave.

Inside the Longevity Palace, Qin Yao pondered for a moment, then suddenly turned to Daji opposite him and said:
"Go to the Four Seas and find the Great Dragon God. Tell him my order to go to Xiqi and possess Ji Chang, and send Ji Fa to Chaoge as a hostage."

Although the Great Dragon God had submitted to him, the other party had important matters to attend to and could not stay in Chaoge for long, so he resigned and left a long time ago...

Daji said, "Your Majesty, why trouble the Great Dragon God with such a matter? I can do it myself!"

Qin Yao waved his hand and said, "Too dangerous."

In fact, his arrangement was not unfounded, but rather a selective conformity to the natural order.

After all, there's a scene in the story where the Great Dragon God possesses Ji Chang and wreaks havoc in Xiqi City. If the Great Dragon God were replaced by Daji, it's hard to say what the outcome would be.

Daji felt a warmth in her heart and then asked, "Your Majesty, since you've already made the Great Dragon God possess Ji Chang, why not just order Ji Fa's execution?"

Qin Yao said, "Even if I give such an order, Ji Fa will not die before his fate is exhausted."

He could even guess how Ji Fa escaped...

Ji Chang's hundredth son, Lei Zhenzi, has not yet been born, but whenever Ji Fa, the emperor designated by the Jade Void Palace, is in trouble, Lei Zhenzi will definitely appear to help.

Daji seemed to be deep in thought, then transformed into a ray of celestial light and vanished instantly from the Longevity Palace...

Outside Chaoge City.

Shen Gongbao, who had just returned from Yuxu Palace, caught sight of the Heavenly Fox and, as if possessed, followed it.

Soon after, they found the Great Dragon God on an island in the Western Sea. Unfortunately, he dared not go to the island easily, so he did not hear what the Nine-Tailed Fox and the Great Dragon God said.

Finally, the two demons took to the sky together and headed straight for Xiqi.

After a moment of silence, he quietly followed again, chasing the two demons all the way to the sky above the Marquis of Xiqi's residence.

He was immediately shocked to discover that the great dragon god had transformed into a golden light and rushed straight toward the Marquis of Xibo, who was reviewing memorials.

In the nick of time, he barely had time to think before using the power of the Nuwa Stone to appear before Ji Chang and forcefully knock the golden light back into human form with a single palm strike...

"Master Shen?" Ji Chang looked up at the sound of the voice, his face full of joy.

The Great Dragon God stared at Shen Gongbao, who was holding the Nuwa Stone in his palm, and said softly, "Get out of the way!"

Shen Gongbao coldly asked, "Great Dragon God of Rain, what are your intentions?"

"What I want to do is none of your business," the Great Dragon God retorted.

“Ji Chang is one of the four great marquises. Do you know what the consequences would be if you harmed him?” Shen Gongbao questioned.

The Great Dragon God slowly narrowed his eyes: "Shen Gongbao, are you the Grand Preceptor of Yin Shang, or the sorcerer of Xiqi?"

Shen Gongbao's expression changed slightly: "Xiqi belongs to Yin Shang. As the national advisor of Yin Shang, I cannot stand by and watch you harm the ruler of Yin Shang."

The Great Dragon God sneered, "Belonging to the Yin Shang? Don't you know the eight words Ji Chang used in his response? Now, the Marquis of Xibo is a traitor and a rebel."

Shen Gongbao raised the Nuwa Stone and said coldly, "You have no right to call me a traitor. Get out of here, or don't blame me for being impolite."

"Very well, let's see how you explain this to King Zhou."

The Great Dragon God glanced at the Nuwa Stone with considerable apprehension before his body suddenly vanished from the palace.

Behind the desk, Ji Chang secretly exhaled and asked, "Master Shen, could this dragon god be acting on King Zhou's orders to harm me? King Zhou, how could he possibly command a dragon god?"

Shen Gongbao felt a bitter taste in his mouth and a heavy heart: "I can't understand King Zhou, just like I can't understand that Grand Preceptor."

Now, in order to save the Marquis, I've practically placed myself on the opposite side of both of them. It seems I'll never be able to return to Chaoge.

Ji Chang was not surprised but delighted, and quickly said, "If you can't return to Chaoge, Daoist, you might as well stay in my Xiqi."

Shen Gongbao said, "If I stay in Xiqi, what official position can the Marquis appoint me to?"

Ji Chang said, "Naturally, it is the Grand Master!"

Shen Gongbao shook his head repeatedly: "If that's the case, wouldn't I be regressing as I get older?"

He was the Grand Preceptor in the Shang Dynasty, but after coming to Xiqi, he was only a Senior Official. How could he be satisfied?

Ji Chang paused slightly, then said helplessly, "Master Shen, it's not that I don't want to be granted a higher title, but in Xiqi City today, the Grand Master is already the highest official rank below the Marquis."

Shen Gongbao thought for a moment and said, "Please, Your Excellency, proclaim yourself King Wen!"

Ji Chang's eyelids twitched: "This..."

"My lord, those eight words you used have already offended King Zhou to death. What's a little more?"

Moreover, the Marquis of Xibo was the Marquis of Xibo of the Yin Shang Dynasty, while King Wen was the ruler of Xiqi.

"Since you've decided to be a disloyal subject, why be so timid and hesitant?" Shen Gongbao advised.

Ji Chang said, "Daoist Master, may I have a few days to ponder this?"

Shen Gongbao nodded and said, "Alright, I'll wait for you at the head of the Wei River for three days."

If you declare yourself King Wen within three days and sever all ties with the Shang Dynasty, then go to the head of the Wei River to find me.

However, if you then ask me to serve in office, it won't be a matter of just a few words."

After saying that, his body transformed into a wisp of purple smoke and vanished from the hall.

Ji Chang: "..."

Song.

Outside the Longevity Palace.

Daji and the Dragon God transformed into two streaks of light and landed at the gate, calling out in unison, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

Qin Yao slowly opened his eyes: "Come in."

The demon and the god then stepped into the palace. Daji walked briskly to Qin Yao's side, while the Great Dragon God tactfully remained in the center of the palace.

"Not going well?" Qin Yao asked, staring at the Great Dragon God's face.

The Great Dragon God respectfully replied, "It was Shen Gongbao! He held the Nuwa Stone and stood in front of Ji Chang, causing this humble god to fail."

Qin Yao raised his eyebrows slightly.

It seems that in Shen Gongbao's mind, the mission to his sect is more important.

That being said, wouldn't this count as having already shaken the very fabric of the universe?
"In that case, you should return to the East Sea first. I will summon you again if needed in the future." After a moment, Qin Yao waved his hand and said. "Yes." The Great Dragon God bowed and quickly left the Longevity Immortal Palace.

"Your Majesty, once Shen Gongbao returns, you must not let him off easily," Daji said, turning back after watching him leave.

Qin Yao smiled and shook his head: "Shen Gongbao won't be coming back."

Daji was taken aback.

Chentang Pass.

General's Residence.

Qin Yao controlled his avatar to push open the door and step out, then looked towards Nezha, who was showing off his magic to Madam Yin in the courtyard, and said, "Nezha, your master is going to see a play, do you want to come?"

"Watching a show?"

Nezha's eyes lit up, and he suddenly stood up: "Where are we going to watch a show?"

Qin Yao smiled and said, "Xiqi."

Without hesitation, Nezha exclaimed, "I'll go!"

After saying that, he suddenly turned to look at Madam Yin: "Mother, when I come back, I will tell you all about this Xiqi Opera."

Madam Yin smiled and shook her head: "Go ahead, but be sure to listen to the Immortal Master's words."

"Definitely, definitely." Nezha nodded repeatedly.

Half an incense stick later.

The master and disciple rode the clouds to the sky above Xiqi, only to find that outside the Marquis of Xibo's mansion, officials in red robes were kneeling, kowtowing and shouting for the Marquis to ascend the throne as King Wen.

"I only know King Zhou, what kind of king is King Wen?" Nezha asked curiously.

Qin Yao said with a smile, "King of the Grassroots."

"What is the Grass-Head King?" Nezha asked.

“A king who establishes himself in the wilderness, without legitimate legitimacy, and who relies on force and territory to rule, can also be called a bandit leader,” Qin Yao said.

"Why would the Marquis of Xibo want to be a king of the grass?" Nezha was even more puzzled.

"Only in this way can he stand on equal footing with King Zhou, and no longer be considered a subject of King Zhou, nor an insubordination."

Of course, this is just a whitewash.

If my prediction is correct, Ji Chang will definitely decline.

"Then the ministers will offer their advice again, and he will decline again. There must be at least three refusals and three concessions," Qin Yao said.

Just as he was speaking, Ji Chang led Ji Fa slowly out of the Marquis's residence, frowning as he asked, "What are you doing?"

"My lord, King Zhou was tyrannical, and the nine provinces were in chaos. Only you, with your civil and military achievements, led Xiqi to an unprecedented revival."

However, you can't just care about the people within Xiqi; you also need to help the people outside Xiqi.

Therefore, we beseech Your Excellency to consider the well-being of all people and ascend to the rank of King Wen. San Yisheng, standing at the front of the officials, shouted this out.

"Nonsense."

Ji Chang roared, "I am the Marquis of the West of the Yin Shang Dynasty. How can I proclaim myself a king? Where do you place the king? Where do you place me?"

Having said that, without waiting for San Yisheng to explain, he simply turned and left.

“Master, he seems very angry!” Nezha said.

Qin Yao smiled and said, "Really? I think he almost burst out laughing."

Nezha scratched his head: "Really?"

Before long it was noon, and the sun was getting increasingly intense. Some of the officials kneeling on the ground collapsed. Ji Chang stepped out of the door again and said, "Why are you still kneeling here? Go back now."

San Yisheng said, "My lord, you regard King Zhou as a monarch, but King Zhou does not regard you as a subject."

He first placed you under house arrest on trumped-up charges, then placed the eldest son under house arrest, and now he wants to bring the second son to court for trial, which shows his wolfish ambitions.

If you allow them to exploit you, what will happen to the Ji family? What will happen to Xiqi?
My lord, at this critical moment, even if you don't think of yourself, you should think of your family and your people, right?
Therefore, we request that Your Excellency be promoted to the rank of King Wen!

"Please grant the title of King Wen to the Marquis." Behind him, all the officials bowed in unison.

"It still won't work. Even if King Zhou is unjust, I, Ji Chang, cannot be unrighteous. Enough said, you should all leave now." Ji Chang waved his hand repeatedly and left again.

The officials remained unmoved and continued to kneel in front of the Marquis's residence. However, many of the older officials could not bear it any longer, so they pretended to faint and lay down on the ground for a while.

Before they knew it, night had fallen, and Ji Chang appeared again: "Why are you all so stubborn? How many times do I have to tell you?"

San Yisheng asked, "Does Your Excellency truly not wish to ascend to the throne as King Wen?"

Ji Chang said, "I am the Marquis of the West, not King Wen."

"Where is Nangong Shi?" San Yisheng shouted.

Nangong Shi immediately rushed out from the alley next to him, holding the royal robe, and put it directly on Ji Chang.

Ji Chang was clearly stunned for a moment, his face full of astonishment.

"Greetings, King Wen!" San Yisheng immediately led the officials in shouting.

Ji Chang looked at the royal robe, then at the civil and military officials before him, and said with a bitter smile, "You...you have really caused me a lot of trouble!"

"Master, is he laughing or crying?" Under the bright moon and above the clouds, Nezha was truly confused.

The adult world is so hard to understand!
Qin Yao said, "Of course he's laughing. Let's go, let's find a place to stay first. There should be a good show to watch tomorrow..."

The next day.

The Western Zhou court.

After King Wen finished praising his ministers, he asked with a smile, "Do any of you have anything else to report?"

San Yisheng stepped forward and said, “Your Majesty, the land is in turmoil and the world is in chaos. Wise men and virtuous men are hiding in the mountains and fields. Now that Your Majesty has ascended the throne, you should follow the example of the ancients and seek out worthy men to show your love for talent.”

Ji Chang said, "What you say, sir, is exactly what I think. I wonder where I can find such a wise man?"

San Yisheng said, "I have heard that there is a great sage by the Wei River. This man has extraordinary talent and unfathomable abilities. He knows all things in the world without leaving his house. Your Majesty may go and invite him here."

Ji Chang said: "Good."

Not long after.

King Wen led his officials to the banks of the Wei River, where they saw a thatched hut by the water. A beautiful woman stood quietly in front of the hut, drying clothes.

"May I ask, is this the home of a wise man?" Ji Chang inquired.

The woman asked, "Which wise man are you looking for?"

San Yisheng said, "Naturally, it is Shen Gongbao, Mr. Shen."

The woman shook her head: "The gentleman is not here today. Please come another day."

High in the sky, a golden light flashed in Nezha's eyes as he stared at the figure inside the house and said, "Master, isn't that Shen Gongbao inside?"

“Yes, but he cannot see Ji Chang today,” Qin Yao said.

Nezha: "..."

King Wen and the wise men were all eccentric, each more so than the last.

“Your Majesty, seeking out talented individuals requires utmost sincerity. It seems our sincerity has fallen short today, which is why we are unable to meet you, sir. Please return to your quarters, bathe and fast, and come again on an auspicious day,” said San Yisheng before the thatched hut.

Ji Chang agreed wholeheartedly: "What you say is very true, Doctor. I will go back and fast for three days before coming back to invite you to come out of seclusion."

Inside the thatched hut, listening to the conversation between the ruler and his minister, Shen Gongbao's mouth almost stretched to the back of his ears in a wide grin.

That's the feeling.

It is this feeling.

Xiqi was the auspicious place where he could return to his roots and realize his grand ambitions! (End of Chapter)