Journey to the West: From the Primordial Era

Chapter 146 Xibo Hou Jichang

"Yeah, it's been a while. After this period of time, we should go out for a drink!"

Huang Feihu sighed.

Two or three years passed in a flash. Xuanzong came to Qingzhou from the Eastern Xuan Clan. He had heard about what happened in Qingzhou in Chaoge. Yin Shou even sent people to collect news from Qingzhou and Linzi.

Huang Feihu also did not expect that Xuanzong, the second son of the Xuan clan, not only had strong combat capabilities, but also had outstanding ability in governing.

It is said that Linzi, which was originally a barren land, has gathered millions of people and has become a powerful city in the eastern border town!

With such governance ability, it is no exaggeration to say that he is a capable minister of the country.

It's a pity that the other party is the Marquis of Qingzhou, who has the background of a saint. His father is Xuan Kong, the patriarch of the Xuan clan, and he has the support of Xuan Du. Xuan Du is the only disciple of the saint Lao Tzu, so there is no chance to poach him, so Xuanzong cannot come to Chaoge to take up an official position.

"By the way, His Highness is in the Winter Palace. I will lead the way for the two leaders of the Xuan Clan!"

After the pleasantries, it’s time to get down to business.

Huang Feihu immediately took Qin Hua and Xuanzong into the palace and carefully walked along a road to a side hall on the left.

The security here is extremely strict, and there are many priests dressed in priest robes hanging around here.

The most important affairs of a country are sacrifices and wars. The most important affairs of a person, in the eyes of the living beings in this world, are posthumous honors.

This is a top world where saints, immortals and gods exist. Ordinary people's souls will return to the underworld after death. After the death of the Human Emperor, if their achievements are not enough and they cannot go to the Fire Cloud Cave, they will also go to the underworld.

Emperor Yi's achievements were obviously not enough, but fortunately, after going to the underworld, he could still enjoy the protection of the fortune of the Shang Dynasty and establish his own regime in the underworld.

All Yin Shou can do now is to hold the funeral in a grand manner and select some ministers to be buried with the deceased emperor.

As the two of them walked to the front of the hall, they saw an old man walking out slowly.

The old man was tall, had a kind face and was quite friendly, making people feel good about him at first sight.

"Hou Xibo!"

After seeing the old man, Qingzhou Hou Xuanzong immediately stepped forward and greeted him respectfully.

King Xibo, Ji Chang?

As the patriarch of the Xuan clan, Qin Hua does not need to go and pay a visit. His status is similar to that of the four great marquises. After all, Qin Hua's divine clone Xuankong is the patriarch of the Xuan clan, and his strength is at the middle stage of the Daluo Golden Immortal.

Qin Hua and Ji Chang nodded slightly and passed him by. This seemingly ordinary and kind old man was the lord of Xiqi who dominated the west, Ji Chang, who would be called King Wen in the future and the creator of the Eight Trigrams?

The other party looked so weak that it was hard to believe his identity.

Ever since the death of Ji Li, who had swept across the West with invincibility, Ji Chang changed Xiqi's aggressive attitude toward the outside world, and continued to keep a low profile and show kindness to others.

Decades passed, and almost everyone regarded Ji Chang as a benevolent elder. His reputation as a wise man spread not only in Xiqi, but also in the four border areas of Da Shang.

Xuanzong, who was the Marquis of Qingzhou, also respected Ji Chang very much, but Qin Hua's expression was much calmer. Although he could not deal with these marquises, he did not need to pay a visit to them. In terms of status, the patriarch of the Xuan clan was similar to theirs.

The same went for Huang Feihu next to him. When Ji Chang came out, his expression immediately became serious.

"The reputation of Xibo Hou is truly well-known. The good reputation that Ji Chang has accumulated over most of his life is like an excellent protective shield. Even Emperor Yi and Yin Shou, who are extremely wary of Xiqi, dare not act rashly against Xiqi!"

The better Ji Chang's reputation became, the more cautious Chaoge became.

If Ji Chang, who was known as a wise man, was killed, even if he was the emperor, he would lose all his reputation, which would lead to extremely serious consequences.

Of course, if Ji Chang, who was known as a wise man, dared to rebel against the Shang Dynasty, the good reputation he had accumulated throughout his life would be lost in one day and he would become a traitor.

"No wonder, after Ji Chang died, Ji Fa, who succeeded him, declared himself king!"

After realizing Ji Chang's reputation in this world, Qin Hua also thought about why Ji Chang was unwilling to establish his own regime despite having the fertile land of Xiqi and the dangerous mountains and rivers.

If a person pretends to be a good person all his life, he will be a wise man in everyone's heart.

But if you do something bad, the reputation you have accumulated throughout your life will be wiped out, and even the reputation you have accumulated before will become a negative foil, giving people the impression that you are calculating and scheming.

Qin Hua wanted to use this divine fetus clone Xuankong to observe Ji Chang's luck, but when he was about to perform the Qi-observing technique, he suddenly remembered that the other party had created the Eight Diagrams of the Later Heaven, and his intelligence was extremely sharp. A rash observation would only arouse the other party's vigilance. He suppressed his impulse.

Ji Chang exchanged a few words with Qingzhou Hou Xuanzong in a gentle manner. Ji Chang was still a little wary of the second son of the Xuan clan. After all, the Xuan clan had a very strong background.

However, now was not the opportunity to talk. After Xuanzong and the other party agreed to visit on another day, Qin Hua took his second son Xuanzong into the side hall.

In the side hall, Yin Shou was wearing mourning clothes with a sad look on his face.

"Greetings to Your Highness!"

Qin Hua and his second son Xuanzong immediately stepped forward to pay their respects.

"Patriarch Xuan and Marquis Qingzhou, please stand up!"

Yin Shou still respected Qin Hua's divine clone very much. After all, Qin Hua was a powerful man in the middle stage of Daluo Jinxian. As for Qin Hua's second son Xuanzong, he could only nod in admiration and forced a smile.

He didn't want to say anything more to Qin Hua and Xuanzong at this time. After the two of them paid their respects, a civil servant in the hall respectfully escorted them out on his behalf.

"Patriarch Xuan and General Qingzhou Hou, if you have anything to do in Chaoge, you can tell me!"

This civil servant was very enthusiastic.

Especially towards the Daluo Golden Immortal Xuankong, his enthusiasm was mixed with a hint of the intention of making friends.

"Thank you for your kindness. What is your name?"

Qin Hua saw that the other party was able to follow Yin Shou closely, and was obviously valued by the future Human Emperor, so he also wanted to know the other party's identity.

"Your humble servant Fei Zhong..."

Qin Hua couldn't help but tilt his head and looked at the other person carefully. This civil servant who called himself Fei Zhong had a handsome appearance and a good temperament.

Although his attitude was a little enthusiastic, there was absolutely no trace of vulgar flattery.

"Fei Zhong, who is known as one of the two most treacherous ministers of the Shang Dynasty along with You Hun? He is actually valued by Yin Shou at this time? It seems that he was Yin Shou's confidant before he ascended the throne!"

The other party's demeanor and appearance did not look like a traitorous minister who had been infamous for thousands of years! This made Qin Hua feel a little surprised while controlling the divine fetus clone Xuankong.

But think about it, if many treacherous ministers do not have a good appearance that makes people feel disgusted when they see them, how can they gain favor and be slandered by the king?

After knowing the other party's identity, Qin Hua also showed his willingness to make friends with the other party.

"Even treacherous ministers have their uses. If we can make friends with Fei Zhong, Qingzhou will at least not be suppressed by Chaoge before it replaces Donglu and becomes the Duke of Dongbo..."

Qin Hua thought in his mind but showed a smile on his face. He kept chatting with Fei Zhong and also sent a message to his second son Xuanzong, asking him to make good friends with Fei Zhong, a civil servant.

After sending the Xuan people out, Fei Zhong seemed to have achieved some kind of goal and turned back with a happy face.

"Cousin, Fei Zhong is a man with deep scheming minds. You can't make close friends with him. He is showing kindness to you for no reason. He might have some bad intentions. You must be careful!"

Xuan Lin, who walked out with the two of them, couldn't help but remind them after their figures disappeared.

"I know, I will be careful!"

Qingzhou Hou Xuanzong nodded, indicating that he knew what was going on. He did not say that it was his father Xuankong who conveyed the message to him.

Seeing this, Xuan Lin didn't say anything more.

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