The Investiture of the Gods Reappears

As Bo Yi's reputation for virtue spread far and wide, the Human Race tribes throughout Great Xia began imitating his irrigation methods. Grain production rose sharply, and the people lived and worked in peace.

Bo Yi did not become arrogant because of this. Instead, he worked even harder, traveling throughout the land, listening to the people's voices, and constantly improving agricultural techniques.

He also compiled the Complete Book of Agriculture, combining Lie Shan Shi's wisdom with his own practical experience and spreading it throughout the Great Wilderness.

At the same time, Qi's prestige in court continued to grow. Though he was young, he was born with the bearing of an emperor, and the governing ability he displayed earned the admiration of both civil and military officials.

Even when facing the support of the Myriad Races, Qi always maintained a clear mind. He neither favored the Human Race nor relied entirely on the Myriad Races, instead balancing the interests of all sides with a sense of fairness.

He had practically studied Emperor Yu's governing philosophy inside and out, and even showed signs of surpassing his teacher. He knew that only by doing so could he truly stabilize Great Xia's foundations.

However, as Emperor Yu's seclusion dragged on, some ambitious schemers who had originally fallen silent under the suppression of the Nine Cauldrons gradually began to emerge.

They had no confidence in overthrowing Great Xia's rule, but Qi's ability and Bo Yi's virtue, combined with Emperor Yu's continued absence from seclusion, gave them a glimpse of an opportunity to snatch chestnuts from the fire.

They began colluding with members of the Myriad Races who had supported Qi's rise but, after he rose to power, had failed to receive the rewards they wanted and consequently harbored resentment.

They attempted to sow discord between