Chapter 276: Recommendation (1/2)

Chapter 276: Recommendation

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Shen Gongbao immediately nodded upon hearing the words. He was born smart, so he got the point. However, he still had some doubts, so he asked, ”Master, I understand what you said, but I'm afraid that when Jiang Ziya gains power one day, the Clan of Enlightenment will develop vigorously in Xiqi. As a result, it will inevitably impact the position of our Western Religious Sect in Xiqi. What should we do then?”

Zhunti nodded with a smile. Shen Gongbao was cautious and thoughtful. He served Western Religious Sect wholeheartedly. Then Zhunti said, ”Your worries are understandable, but we have to join hands with the Clan of Enlightenment. Before that, you just need to do one thing to hold firm your position in Xiqi.”

Shen Gongbao thought for a while. Suddenly, an idea struck his mind. He laughingly said, ”I understand. Master, you want me to help Bo Yikao save his father, the Marquis of the West Ji Chang. Then I'll become the savior of the entire Xiqi. Ji Chang and his son will naturally have more faith in me as well. Even if Jiang Ziya is put in an important position, he will just be a talent that I recommended for Xiqi. In that case, the Western Religious Sect will have equal shares of honor with the Clan of Enlightenment in Xiqi at least, if not more than it.”

Seeing that Shen Gongbao was quick-witted in response, Zhunti guffawed. ”Shen Gongbao, I haven't misjudged you. However, it's not easy to save Ji Chang. At that time, Bo Yikao will surely go to Zhaoge in person. I intended to do a divination, but the secrets of heaven are in chaos. I'm afraid that it's hard to predict whether this trip is a blessing or a curse. You shall then request to go with him to keep him safe.”

Shen Gongbao nodded after hearing Zhunti's words. The time limit of seven years was approaching. If Zhaoge had no intention to release Ji Chang, Bo Yikao would surely go to Zhaoge and make atonement for his father. Since King Zhou was fatuous and moody, no one knows if this trip was a blessing or a curse. If Bo Yikao died, everything Shen Gongbao had in Xiqi will be affected.

After bidding farewell to Zhunti, Shen Gongbao returned to Xiqi that very night. Soon after he arrived home, he began to deduce the fate of Bo Yikao. However, as his master Zhunti had said, he could not figure out. Looking at the bright falling moon, Shen Gongbao frowned and began to plan how to save Marquis of the West Ji Chang, which was an important event for both him and the Western Religious Sect.

By daybreak, Shen Gongbao already had a plan on how to save Ji Chang. He looked to the room where Jiang Ziya lived and sighed, ”Oh Ziya, the will of Heaven always makes fools of people. If we had learned from the same master, we would be honest with each other today. However, as the Way of Heaven is unpredictable, I can't do anything.”

The next morning, Shen Gongbao had someone invite the Jiang's for dinner. At the table, Shen Gongbao asked with a smile, ”My brother, I wonder whether you had a good rest last night. Anything you feel uncomfortable about feel free to tell me, and I'll ask them to rearrange it. Make yourself at home, otherwise, you are treating me like an outsider.”

Jiang Ziya waved his hand and chuckled. ”My family was poor since young. Later, after I left my master and went down the mountain, if nt for my sworn brother Song Yiren, I would live in poverty. I now live in your house, which is far better than my former residence, so I can't be more pleased.”

Hearing his words, Shen Gongbao nodded and said with a smile, ”That's fine. If you're neglected, it'll be my fault.” Shen Gongbao paused and continued, ”Brother, after breakfast, you can get changed and go to Hou Mansion with me. We'll pay a formal visit to Bo Yikao, and then I'll introduce you to him. As for what to do, it depends on your skills.”

Jiang Ziya was elated to hear that. ”Thank you, my brother. Actually, during the years in Mount Kunlun, when my master found that I could hardly achieve any accomplishments in the study of Taoism, he asked me to work hard at state-governing strategies and military tactics. As a result, I'm quite experienced in both aspects.” When it came to this, Jiang Ziya was extremely confident.