Ji Chang Returns, Phoenix Cries at Qishan, the Prologue to the Investiture of the Gods Officially Begins!

"Y-yes..."

Bo Yikao had been about to make up a suitable excuse to smooth this over.

Then Di Xin suddenly fixed his gaze on him. The immense pressure in his eyes made Bo Yikao's hair stand on end as he trembled uncontrollably. "Bo Yikao, you have only one chance to explain yourself. Think carefully before answering me."

"Y-yes..." Bo Yikao immediately felt overwhelming pressure.

He had not originally intended to expose his second brother, Ji Fa, but this matter had been caused by the White Ape Ji Fa had provided. Why should he bear the blame for him?

Perhaps...

Ji Fa had done this deliberately!

He wanted to use the Great King's hand to get rid of him!

Then seize the Heir Position!

At that thought, Bo Yikao's concern for brotherly affection faded by more than half. A ruthless glint flashed through his heart as he said, "Great King, this White Ape was acquired by my second brother, Ji Fa!"

Bo Yikao recounted the entire matter in full detail.

"Please investigate clearly, Great King! I truly never intended to harm you!"

Bo Yikao heavily slammed his forehead against the ground.

Di Xin said, "It seems it truly was not your doing, my dear minister. But... it is true that you brought this White Ape here, isn't it?"

Bo Yikao trembled. "Y-yes."

Di Xin smiled almost imperceptibly. "Though you were not the mastermind, you are still guilty of negligence and complicity."

"You may escape the death penalty, but you cannot escape punishment."

"Present another one hundred million shi of grain, and I will pardon your crime."

"Another one hundred million shi?!"

Bo Yikao could not help crying out in shock.

What did he take Xi Qi for?

A Grain Plantation Base?

Who in the Human Race did not know that the