Honghuang: Creation of the Green Lotus, the beginning of the Three Pure Ones

Chapter 339 Father, You've Rebelled!
Jiang Ziya carried the unconscious Ji Chang on his back, and with his wife Jiang Mashi in tow, headed towards Xiqi.

Jiang Ma followed, panting heavily, her face as pale as paper. She was a sheltered woman, never having experienced such a desperate escape.
She then looked at Jiang Ziya with a resentful expression and said, "Husband, aren't you an immortal? Why can't you ride the clouds to Xiqi instead of having to travel on foot like this?"

Jiang Ziya looked up to the west, a resolute glint in his eyes: "If we ride the clouds now, we will inevitably be discovered. Only when we reach the territory of Xiqi will we be safe."

After saying that, he continued walking forward, completely ignoring his wife's complaints. He even wished she would leave him now.

Actually, Jiang Ziya married Jiang Ma Shi because of Song Yiren. Otherwise, why would he marry an old maid, since he was destined to be ennobled and appointed prime minister?

Once he reaches Xiqi, he'll have no shortage of beautiful wives and concubines. How could he possibly be interested in this 68-year-old virgin?

Unfortunately, Jiang Ma was his lawfully wedded wife, and he couldn't drive her away unless she left on her own initiative.

To Jiang Ziya's surprise, Jiang Ma actually nodded. Not only did she not turn away, but she also followed without complaint.

This left Jiang Ziya with no choice but to take Jiang Ma Shi with him to Xiqi.

Little did they know, Jiang Ma's unwavering devotion to Jiang Ziya was not out of affection for her husband. Rather, it was because she had received a prophecy from an immortal that as long as she stayed with Jiang Ziya, she would surely enjoy a life of luxury.

Therefore, Madam Jiang would naturally not give up this opportunity to enjoy wealth and luxury. She didn't care if she suffered a little now.

As the couple continued their journey, a sudden gust of wind swept through the dense forest ahead. Then, a white tiger burst forth from the forest.

This startled Jiang Ma, who immediately collapsed to the ground. A foul stench followed.

Jiang Ziya didn't care about Jiang Ma's current situation. Instead, he hurriedly put down Ji Chang, took out a yellow talisman from his pocket, and threw it at the white tiger.

As the yellow talisman was activated, the sky suddenly darkened, and a bolt of purple lightning struck down, hitting the tiger's head squarely.

To Jiang Ziya's surprise, the mighty Five Thunder Talisman of the Chan Sect failed to kill the white tiger. It merely made it prostrate on the ground, not daring to make the slightest move.

Jiang Ziya was taken aback at first, then overjoyed. He exclaimed, "So this is no ordinary tiger, but a demon beast that has attained enlightenment!"

"It must be one of my senior brothers who secretly helped Ziya by giving this white tiger to the Marquis of Xibo as a mount, so that we can reach Xiqi faster."

After hearing this, Madam Jiang was no longer afraid of the white tiger. As she got up from the ground, she muttered a complaint under her breath.

"Since it was delivered by your senior brother, you didn't even give me a heads-up. You scared me so much I almost peed my pants."

Jiang Ziya was filled with helplessness and disgust. He could only ignore his wife, who had shared his hardships, and head towards the white tiger.

The white tiger was also very obedient, allowing Jiang Ziya to place the Marquis of Xibo on its back without making any resistance.

With tigers as their mounts, Jiang Ziya and his companions were able to travel much faster. In just a few days, they had already left Chaoge City and passed through Mianchi County.

Several days later, Jiang Ziya and his wife, along with Ji Chang, the Marquis of Xibo, passed through Sishui Pass. They had reached the territory of Xiqi and no longer needed to worry about being pursued.

However, Jiang Ziya did not send Ji Chang, the Marquis of Xibo, directly back to the Marquis of Xiqi's residence. Instead, he handed Ji Chang over to the soldiers guarding the city and used elixirs to awaken him.

After doing all this, Jiang Ziya took Jiang Ma Shi and headed straight for the banks of the Wei River, where they built a thatched hut and settled down temporarily.

Marquis Ji Chang of Xibo quickly awoke, and for a moment he was at a loss. After all, he remembered that he had hanged himself outside the Nine-Room Palace. He knew nothing of what happened after that.

Now that he has woken up and found himself in Xiqi, how could he not be shocked?

After sorting out his thoughts, he realized that it must be a disciple of the Chan Sect who was secretly helping him.

Upon seeing that Ji Chang, the Marquis of Xibo, had awakened, the soldiers guarding the city hurriedly stepped forward, first bowing to him and then informing him that they had sent someone to inform San Yisheng.

At the same time, San Yisheng had also arrived with his entourage. Accompanying him were Boyi Kao and Ji Fa, as well as the imperial physician and the imperial carriage.

Soon the group arrived, and after performing the grand ceremony, they began to have the imperial physician examine the body of Ji Chang, the Marquis of Xibo.

Finally, upon learning that Ji Chang, the Marquis of Xibo, was not only unharmed but in even better condition than when he left Xiqi, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

They then began questioning Ji Chang, the Marquis of Xibo, about what had happened and why he had appeared outside the city of Xiqi.

Marquis Ji Chang of the West did not answer, but instead asked the guards at the gate, "Who brought me here?"

The guard at the gate spoke directly: "It was an old man dressed as a Taoist priest who brought the Marquis here with an old woman on a white tiger."

"Then the white tiger, carrying the Taoist priest and the old woman, sprouted wings from its ribs and flew directly into the sky."

Upon hearing this, Ji Chang, the Marquis of Xibo, hurriedly asked, "Do you still remember what the Taoist priest and the old woman looked like? Also, in which direction did they go?"

The guards hurriedly said they remembered and could describe it clearly. They also said they were heading towards the Wei River.

Marquis Ji Chang of Xibo obeyed and immediately ordered someone to take the soldier to paint portraits of Jiang Ziya and his wife.

Then he followed Boyi Kao and the others back to his manor.

Upon returning to the Marquis of Xibo's residence, Ji Chang summoned his trusted confidants, Boyi Kao, and Ji Fa to his study.

Then he recounted in detail his experiences in Chaoge City, including how he was forced to hang himself outside the Nine-Room Hall.

Upon hearing this, Boyi Kao flew into a rage and said directly, "Father, you have suffered such a great humiliation in Chaoge City, and we absolutely cannot let this go."

"Since that tyrannical ruler wants to force us to rebel, we might as well go along with his wishes. Let's raise our banners, declare ourselves kings, and from now on cease to be subjects of the Shang dynasty."

"Your son is willing to personally lead the troops to attack the five passes, go to Chaoge City to find that tyrannical emperor, and avenge the humiliation suffered by your father."

As soon as Bo Yikao finished speaking, Ji Fa said, "Brother, you don't need to lead the troops to attack the Five Passes. It won't be long before the imperial army arrives in Xiqi."

Bo Yikao scoffed at Ji Fa's words, saying, "Even that foolish ruler wouldn't dare to do that. Don't forget, Wen Zhong is currently in the East Sea."

"Moreover, with the Marquis of Dongbo and the Marquis of Nanbo killed, the southeastern routes will inevitably rebel as well. That foolish ruler is probably already too busy taking care of himself to spare any effort to attack Xiqi."

(End of this chapter)