Primordial Era: Jade Cauldron Forgot to Take on Disciples

Chapter 51 Yang Jian, the Marquis of Shu

Su Daji naturally did not accept the guard's invitation.

Because she was the only one he invited.

Yang Jian, of course, would not let her go alone.

Therefore, I could only politely decline.

They entered the city.

People lined the streets to welcome them.

Su Daji restrained her bewitching arts, otherwise, with a large crowd surrounding her carriage, she wouldn't have been able to move.

Meanwhile, Chaoge City is full of hidden talents, and it's hard to guarantee that no one will notice anything amiss.

The group went straight into the royal palace. Only the generals, many feudal lords, and their families were allowed to enter the palace.

As for the army of over 300,000, including the barbarian human sacrifices, they were stationed outside Chaoge City.

The crowd waited until Emperor Yi returned from the ancestral temple.

Then the process of rewarding those who had contributed began.

At the same time, a banquet, the most high-end banquet of the Yin-Shang Dynasty, was held.

It was called a "wine pool and meat forest".

Yang Jian originally thought that the wine pool and meat forest was a mating party created by King Zhou, which was extremely licentious.

Only now did I realize that it was just a grand feast held by the Yin Shang dynasty to reward its soldiers.

There was just enough wine and meat.

The special program he was looking forward to, apart from a group of dancers performing at the beginning, was nothing else.

What happened to the promise of unrestrained debauchery?

Yang Jian suddenly felt bored.

In the arena, the officials in charge of recording merits read out the names of the soldiers one by one and bestowed rewards upon them.

Beside him, Su Daji poured a full cup of wine and handed it to him.

Yang Jian took Su Daji's service for granted.

Completely ignoring the fiery gaze in the eyes of the person in front of him.

If his guess is correct, this must be Zi Shou, the future King Zhou, also known as Di Xin.

Yang Jian raised his wine cup and gestured towards him from afar, then drank it all in one gulp.

He then handed the wine cup to Su Daji, gesturing for her to fill it.

During the month-long journey, he perfectly fulfilled his duties as a personal bodyguard.

In addition, Su Hu had previously stated in public that he intended to marry Su Daji to Yang Jian.

Everyone now thinks the two are practically destined to be together.

Su Hu saw this but didn't say anything.

After all, they were influenced by Su Daji's bewitching magic. If Su Daji had no objections, how could these people possibly have any?

Su Daji herself didn't want to, but after Yang Jian guessed her purpose last time and a rift developed between them, Yang Jian suddenly took the lead.

Yang Jian's strength improved too quickly, which led to this situation.

Su Daji learned the consequences of trying to negotiate with a tiger.

For now, she can only pretend to be happy and hope that Yang Jian will one day lower his guard.

For now, it's best to remain patient and help Zi Shou seize the throne, so that the Qingqiu Fox Clan can settle down in Yin Shang as soon as possible.

When the time comes, when she has no more attachments, she will let Yang Jian know what cruelty is.

The wine is a rare and exquisite wine.

The area was filled with spiritual energy, and although Yang Jian had a powerful physical body, he rarely drank alcohol.

I was slightly tipsy at that moment.

A blush rose to her cheeks.

In a daze, I heard someone call my name.

Only after being reminded by Mei Niang behind him did he realize that he was being called up to receive his reward.

Yang Jian stood up and slowly walked to the center of the field.

His gaze swept over Wen Zhong, who sat at the head of the table below the throne.

Then they saw Wen Zhong with a smile on his lips, nodding slightly in acknowledgment.

Yang Jian followed the example of the others, clasped his hands and bowed, saying, "Yang Jian greets Your Majesty."

Emperor Yi nodded: "You are Yang Jian? You are indeed handsome. No wonder the beautiful daughter of the Marquis of Jizhou is so fond of you. I heard from the Grand Tutor that after the sacrificial ceremony to Heaven, you will become his junior brother. How about I bestow upon you the title of Marquis as an early gift to the Grand Tutor's junior brother?"

These words immediately caused an uproar in the room.

This person had secretly gained the favor of Grand Tutor Wen.

Emperor Yi's bestowal of titles was also full of personal motives. In order to curry favor with Grand Tutor Wen, he was even willing to give him the title of Marquis. This bestowal was extremely generous, and even Yuan Futong, who had made the greatest contribution, did not receive such a reward.

It can be described as soaring to the sky.

Zi Shou's face immediately darkened. He hadn't even had a chance to confirm with Su Daji before he saw that Yang Jian was Grand Tutor Wen's man, and he couldn't help but feel uneasy.

Could it be that Grand Tutor Wen knows about his plan?

If they know this but don't express their opinion, wouldn't that mean they're tacitly agreeing that he can seize the throne?

Zi Shou looked at Su Daji.

Su Daji could not respond. Even if she could transmit her voice, she would not dare to do so in this great hall.

Wen Zhongke was sitting there; with his cultivation level, he would surely notice.

"Accept it. It is the reward I requested from the King on your behalf."

Yang Jian heard Wen Zhong's telepathic message.

He couldn't help but recall his earlier speculation that Wen Zhong's purpose in entering Chaoge was to seize territory.

Could this also be part of Wen Zhong's plan?

Is it time to start sweeping away the immortals and gods?

Yang Jian bowed again and thanked him, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty. I will leave everything to Your Majesty's decision."

Emperor Yi nodded, took the map handed to him by the guard beside him, glanced at it briefly, and then slowly said, "Then I will appoint you as the Marquis of Shu."

Marquis of Shu.

Yang Jian immediately felt reassured.

He had already vaguely guessed the deeper meaning behind Wen Zhong's help in obtaining the marquisate for him.

According to what he has learned during this period, although there are many immortals and gods in Sichuan, there is a famous mountain among them called Mount Emei.

There is a very famous person in Mount Emei.

That was Zhao Gongming, the number one outer disciple of the Jie Sect.

He was a formidable figure who used the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl to defeat the Twelve Golden Immortals, leaving the Taoist Ran Deng with no way to ascend to heaven or descend to the earth.

In the end, Lu Ya killed him with the Seven Arrows Nailhead, the most unreasonable magic weapon in the primordial world.

Yang Jian thought to himself that after he became a disciple of the Golden Spirit Mother, he would become Zhao Gongming's junior, and he would surely be able to do some favors.

He would become his biggest backer in Sichuan.

Wen Zhong intends to sweep away the immortals and gods of Shu. If Zhao Gongming is willing to lend a hand, everything will surely go smoothly.

This must have been Wen Zhong's plan.

After Yang Jian thanked him again, he continued on his way back.

After leaving the palace, Yang Jian and Su Daji returned to their temporary residence in Chaoge City.

"What is Xuanyuan Tomb? I have territory now. How about we make a deal? It's not impossible for you to settle your entire clan in Shu."

As soon as Yang Jian returned, he spoke to Su Daji.

Despite Su Daji's painstaking planning, the Xuanyuan Tomb remains shrouded in mystery.

With the help of Wen Zhong, the Grand Tutor of the Yin Shang Dynasty, he easily obtained the title of Marquis.

So that's the power of having connections.

A casual remark from someone else can be more effective than a desperate gamble with your entire fortune.

Su Daji rolled her eyes: "What kind of benevolent land do you think Shu is? Would Emperor Yi be so kind? There is a country in Shu called the Ancient Shu Kingdom. It is not the territory of Yin Shang, nor has it submitted to Yin Shang. If you want to be the Marquis of Shu, you should first consider whether you have the weight to do so."

Yang Jian then understood the deeper meaning behind Emperor Yi's arrangement.

So it turns out he still has to fight his own battle to conquer this territory.

As for the title of Marquis of Shu, it was nothing more than an empty promise.

But the amount on this check is quite substantial.

If he can conquer Shu and develop steadily, he will surely become a heavyweight figure when the time comes for the Investiture of the Gods.

This also opened up more avenues for his future development.

He had previously planned to find a place to hide after bringing Yang Chan back.

Now, the status of the Marquis of Shu gives him the option to act recklessly.

Furthermore, the conquest of the ancient Shu Kingdom would provide him with a convenient channel to absorb spiritual essence and enhance his power.

Either be cautious or be reckless; if you're not obsessed, you won't survive!

What's more, Zhao Gongming, one of the great figures of the primordial world, is also there!

Yang Jian was slightly agitated.

Suddenly, the maid Meiniang entered and announced, "Miss, Young Master Zishou has arrived."

Thank you for reading.

Wishing everyone a prosperous and auspicious day.

Thank you all so much for your company.

The only way to repay this kindness is to strive to write wonderful stories.

The transition to Volume 2 should be relatively quick.

It is initially estimated that this volume will end within 10 chapters.

Although I really wanted to have Yang Jian go to Jin'ao Island to become a disciple directly, the plot that has been built up for so long needs to be explained.

Haha, different choices bring different scenery.

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(End of this chapter)