Primordial Era: When a Good Guy Awakens a Morally Unethical System

Chapter 360

As soon as I descended the mountain, I saw the stunningly beautiful Su Daji, and I couldn't take my eyes off her. I felt as if I could see her for eternity, and I never wanted to look at anyone else again.

Jiang Ziya took several deep breaths to suppress the anger in his heart. He had said so much, but Tu Xingsun only heard one sentence.

Since reasoning with him didn't work, he had no choice but to threaten him: "If you don't obey, I'll have to ask your master to discipline you."

Although the disciples of the Chan Sect recruited students to replace those who had been robbed, each of them handled the situation differently.

Taiyi treated his disciple as his own son, spoiling him in every way, and even considered not sending Nezha to the Investiture of the Gods.

Yu Ding was proud of Yang Jian, making him the chief disciple for three generations. He praised Yang Jian to Yuanshi Tianzun every day and had Yang Jian cultivate within the Chan Sect.

There are good things, and naturally there are bad things too.

This is bad, because it makes one fear Liusun.

He was terrified that Liusun taught Tu Xingsun the art of earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a type of magic that allows one to escape from the earth), which prevented Tu Xingsun from growing taller. He didn't care at all about Tu Xingsun's distress.

To him, Tu Xingsun was merely a tool to replace Jie. Fearing that Tu Xingsun would disobey, he deliberately held back a trick. He taught Tu Xingsun the art of earth-遁 (earth-escaping), and with a wave of his hand, he could turn earth into steel.

Therefore, Tu Xingsun's greatest fear was Ju Liusun. Because every time he was caught, he would get a good beating.

Tu Xingsun immediately begged for mercy: "Please, Uncle-Master, I'll obey, okay?"

Jiang Ziya nodded in satisfaction. He also disliked Tu Xingsun's crude behavior, but there was nothing he could do. As they were both from the Chan Sect, he had to obey the orders of Yuanshi Tianzun.

He instructed, "Go out and look for your senior brother Yang Jian. See where he went and whether he has encountered any danger."

Tu Xingsun dared not be arrogant anymore, nodded, and disappeared into the ground.

Mo Wang brought back the monster from the outskirts of the city and presented it to Boyi Kao.

"I've asked him several times, and he always denies colluding with others, but..."

Bo Yikao: "But what? My master is like a teacher and a father to me. Please speak frankly."

Mo Wang then continued, "However, this demon has a beloved wife who cultivates at the foot of Kunlun Mountain."

Bo Yikao sneered, "This is the Chan Sect!"

He was also a disciple of a sage, and he understood some of the personalities of the sages of the Chan Sect and the master-disciple relationships among the disciples. But he never imagined that the self-proclaimed noble Chan Sect would also use scaled and armored demons.

"Does Master think Second Brother would know?" Boyi Kao sighed, still unwilling to believe that Ji Fa would do such a cruel thing to him.

First they poisoned us, then they set fire to our place. If we don't investigate thoroughly and retaliate, I fear we'll never have peace again.

Mo Wang smiled and said, "You already know the answer, so why ask?"

"Neither the Chan Sect nor the Second Young Master will allow you to die after the Marquis, nor will they allow you to have an heir."

Only if you or the Marquis die in Chaoge will Xiqi have a legitimate reason to send troops. Following the will of Heaven and the hearts of the people is the key to victory.

And if you were to take the position of the Marquis of Xibo…”

Bo Yikao finally came to terms with reality.

After a while, he said softly, "A few days ago, some ministers in the court proposed to send treasures to Chaoge to exchange for Father. But the person who sends the treasures to Chaoge must be of noble status and be able to represent Xiqi and Father."

"Some ministers believe that my second brother's identity is appropriate, but going to Chaoge is a matter of life and death. I am the young master of Xiqi, and I should not put myself in danger."

"What does Master think we should do?"

Bo Yikao originally intended to go himself, even if it meant death, rather than let Ji Fa go. But now, he wavered.

He is not afraid of death, but he now has a child. If he dies, who will protect his son?

The four words "legitimate and justified" were enough to make them act this way while he was still alive. If he were dead, how could they possibly let go of his son, or Su Daji, who was also a disciple of Wuzhuang Temple?

Mo Wang: "What did the Second Young Master say?"

Bo Yikao: "My second brother has volunteered. If we fail to bring our father back safely, we will die in Chaoge."

"Since the Second Young Master has such lofty ambitions, you should help him achieve them! If he succeeds, he will be a meritorious official of Xiqi and a great hero in the hearts of the people. Even you, as his elder brother, cannot compare to him." A hint of mockery flashed in Mo Wang's eyes.

Bo Yikao still hesitated, still couldn't bear it. Even though Mo Wang had made things so clear, he still cared about that familial bond that had been abandoned by others.

Mo Wang, not wanting to be too hasty, suggested a different approach: "If you're still undecided, you could ask Daji or your father-in-law. Marquis Su Hu of Jizhou has been immersed in officialdom for decades; he should have a clearer understanding than you."

"No, this matter has frightened Daji. If my father-in-law finds out, he will surely be worried," Boyi Kao refused directly.

Bo Yikao's answer was exactly what Mo Wang had expected. He continued, "Since you know that Marquis Su Hu of Jizhou feels sorry for Daji, why don't you, as her husband, feel sorry for her?"

"What promises did you make to your father-in-law when you proposed?"

"Su Daji should have lived a wealthy and carefree life under the protection of the Marquis of Jizhou, but she married you and has suffered so much. As her husband, shouldn't you reflect on this and change your ways?"

"You can also ask Senior Brother Buran about this matter. He treats Daji like a daughter. If Senior Brother Buran finds out, he will definitely storm Jiang Ziya's mansion. Even if he can't kill Ji Fa, he will definitely avenge Ji Fa."

Mo Wang harbored resentment towards Boyi Kao, and without waiting for a reply, he left immediately after speaking.

Bo Yikao remained alone, sighing deeply.

That night, Su Daji had nightmares and kept waking up in fright.

After several days, his face turned pale and his body became emaciated.

Bo Yikao felt sorry for Su Daji's suffering and brought up the old matter again in court. He agreed to Ji Fa's request and allowed Ji Fa to take the treasures to Chaoge to ask to bring his father back.

Ji Fa was stunned in the court. He had imagined this countless times, but never had it come to this.

His older brother didn't want him anymore.

His brother wanted to kill him?

Bo Yikao coldly said, "I have to deal with things in Xiqi and I can't spare the time. I can only trouble you, my second brother, to go to Chaoge."

The other brothers are all ordinary people, and their journey to Chaoge is fraught with danger. Only the second brother, a disciple of the Prime Minister, will surely return safely.

"When Father and my second brother return, I will meet them a hundred miles outside Xiqi City and bring back our great hero of Xiqi."

With so many people in the court, Ji Fa was now pinned down and had no way to refuse. After all, this was something Ji Fa had asked for himself.

"Second Young Master, you are truly virtuous!" Mo Wang suddenly exclaimed in praise.

Other court officials echoed the praise: "The Second Young Master is of noble character!"

"Brother Lao Er, you've gone to a lot of trouble!" Boyi Kao also bowed solemnly to Ji Fa.

It's as if Ji Fa is now a great hero of Xiqi.