Di Xiao Returns to Chaoge, Ji Chang Seeks Jiang Shang by the Wei River!

Chaoge.

Longevity Immortal Palace, study.

Di Xiao appeared out of thin air in the study of the Longevity Immortal Palace, carrying an infant in his arms.

Di Xin said, "Di Xiao, is this infant Lei Zhenzi?"

Di Xiao nodded. "Yes."

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Di Xiao handed the infant to Di Xin.

Di Xin took the infant and casually patted him.

An invisible stream of magical power entered the infant's mind directly, erasing the memories sealed in its deepest recesses.

Then Di Xin looked at the infant with a smile. "I suppose you don't have a name yet!"

"Then I shall give you one!"

Di Xin pretended to ponder for a moment before saying, "You shall be called Lei Zhenzi!"

Upon hearing Di Xin name him Lei Zhenzi, the infant grinned from ear to ear.

Di Xin said, "Since you like it, then Lei Zhenzi it is!"

Then Di Xin handed Lei Zhenzi over to Di Xiao.

Di Xin said, "Di Xiao, once Yang Jian returns—"

"I will arrange for Yin Jiao, Yin Hong, Yang Jian, Yuan Hong, Jiang Wenhuan, Huang Tianhua, Huang Tianxiang, Jin Zha, Mu Zha, and the others to cultivate in the Chaos Pearl space!"

"When the time comes, Di Xiao, you will guide their cultivation and teach them the two supreme techniques, the Nine Revolutions Origin Art and the Nine Revolutions Mystic Art."

"Also, there is a vial of Pangu's Origin Essence Blood for them to use!"

"I believe that, nurtured by such supreme techniques and resources, every one of them will achieve sainthood through the fleshly body!"

"As for magical treasures, I will find a way to match them to each person when the time comes."

Di Xiao nodded. "All right."

Then Di Xiao left the Longevity Immortal Palace with Lei Zhenzi.

Meanwhile, after the Elucidation Sect disciple Jiang Shang left Chaoge, he went straight to the Wei River in Western Qi.

Afterward, Jiang Shang remained fishing by the banks of the Wei River.

When the people of Western Qi saw a white-haired old man fishing with a straight hook by the Wei River, word of it spread throughout all of Western Qi.

Western Qi court.

The Western Marquis Ji Chang sat in the seat of honor, while the ministers of Western Qi—Nangong Shi, Sanyi Sheng, Mao Gong Sui, and the others—stood below in two rows.

At this moment, the Western Marquis Ji Chang said:

"My dear ministers, these past days, I have repeatedly been having a strange dream."

"In the dream, I saw my son Ji Fa being led onto the execution platform."

"No matter how desperately I shouted, it was of no use. Just as the executioner's blade was about to fall, a white tiger with wings on its back flew in from the southeast."

"Then that winged white tiger knocked the executioner aside with a single claw."

"The white tiger seized Ji Fa and flew away, and then I woke with a start."

After hearing this, the ministers of Western Qi fell into deep thought.

A moment later, Sanyi Sheng bowed and offered his congratulations. "My lord, this is a sign of great fortune."

Ji Chang said, "Oh? Grandee Sanyi, where does this joy come from?"

Sanyi Sheng said, "My lord, the winged white tiger you saw in your dream was not truly a tiger, but a Flying Bear!"

Ji Chang said, "Grandee Sanyi, please explain in detail!"

Sanyi Sheng said, "My lord, in the past, the founding Human Emperor of Great Shang, Shang Tang, dreamed of a Flying Bear and obtained Fu Yue among the rammed-earth builders!"

"Now, my lord has also dreamed of a Flying Bear. This is an immensely auspicious omen!"

"The west belongs to metal; this fire tempers the metal, a sign that a great vessel will surely be forged."

Upon hearing this, all the ministers bowed toward the Western Marquis Ji Chang and offered their congratulations. "Congratulations, my lord! Congratulations on obtaining a worthy minister!"

The Western Marquis Ji Chang said, "Good, good!"

"Pass my order: all ministers are to bathe and burn incense. One day from now, you shall accompany me to welcome the Flying Bear!"

Sanyi Sheng, Nangong Shi, Duke Dan of Zhou, Mao Gong Sui, and the other ministers of Western Qi said, "Yes, my lord!"

Time flew by in an instant.

Early the next morning, the ministers of Western Qi had finished bathing and burning incense.

The court officials of Western Qi had long since prepared the carriages. Everything was ready; they awaited only a single command from the Western Marquis Ji Chang.

Just then, the Western Marquis, Ji Chang, emerged slowly from the marquis's residence, surrounded by the ministers of Western Qi.

Ji Chang came before the carriage and asked, "Is everything ready?"

The ministers of Western Qi replied, "My Lord, everything is ready. We can set off at any time!"

Ji Chang nodded. "Set off!"

Then Ji Chang boarded the most luxurious carriage and headed for the banks of the Wei River!

An hour later, the Western Marquis Ji Chang and the ministers of Western Qi arrived at the Wei River's banks.

By then, Jiang Shang's Primordial Spirit had already detected Ji Chang and his party.

Jiang Shang wore a faint smile, utterly calm and composed.

When the Western Marquis Ji Chang and the ministers of Western Qi reached the Wei River's banks, they saw an elderly man with white hair and beard fishing.

The Western Marquis Ji Chang knew that this was the man he had been seeking.

At once, the ministers of Western Qi escorted Ji Chang to Jiang Shang's back.

The Western Marquis Ji Chang cupped his hands in salute toward Jiang Shang. "Daoist, I, Ji Chang, greet you!"

Hearing Ji Chang's voice, Jiang Shang slowly rose to his feet and turned to look at Ji Chang and the ministers of Western Qi.

With a smile, Jiang Shang said, "My Lord, this humble Daoist is Jiang Shang, with the Daoist title Flying Bear. Greetings, My Lord!"

Ji Chang said, "Daoist Jiang, no need for formalities."

Jiang Shang looked at Ji Chang. "May I ask what brings you here, My Lord?"

Ji Chang replied, "I have long heard of Daoist Jiang's virtue and wisdom, and I have long wished to pay you a visit."

"This time, I have brought the ministers of Western Qi to invite you to become the Chancellor of Western Qi."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Shang did not rush to answer, instead sinking into thought.

After a moment, Jiang Shang said, "My Lord, it is not impossible for this humble Daoist to enter Western Qi as its Chancellor."

"However, this humble Daoist has one condition. If My Lord agrees to it, I am willing to enter Western Qi as Chancellor."

Hearing that Jiang Shang had a condition, Ji Chang was startled inwardly.

Without changing expression, Ji Chang said, "Daoist Jiang, please tell me your condition."

Jiang Shang said, "This humble Daoist has sat fishing by the Wei River for too long. My legs have gone numb, and I cannot walk."

"If My Lord agrees to let this humble Daoist ride in that largest carriage, this humble Daoist will agree to your request!"

Ji Chang and the ministers of Western Qi had thought Jiang Shang would raise some harsh condition.

Ji Chang smiled. "Daoist Jiang, I thought it would be some harsh condition."

"Very well, I agree!"

Jiang Shang shook his head. "My Lord, you have not understood what this humble Daoist meant."

Ji Chang asked in confusion, "What do you mean, Daoist Jiang?"

Jiang Shang said, "This humble Daoist means that I am to sit in that largest carriage!"

"Then, My Lord, you will personally pull the carriage!"

Ji Chang and the ministers of Western Qi cried out in shock, "What? Have the Marquis personally pull the carriage?"

Jiang Shang said, "Correct!"

The ministers of Western Qi said angrily, "Daoist Jiang, the Marquis is the ruler of Western Qi. How can he pull a carriage for you?"

"If word of this gets out, would it not make us the laughingstock of all?"

Seeing the ministers of Western Qi bristling with righteous indignation, Ji Chang raised a hand. "Enough. Say no more."

"Why have you not apologized to Daoist Jiang?"

At once, the ministers of Western Qi bowed to Jiang Shang. "Daoist Jiang, we spoke out of turn. Please do not take offense."

Jiang Shang smiled. "You are fiercely devoted to protecting your lord. This humble Daoist understands."

Seeing this, Ji Chang extended a hand in invitation. "Daoist Jiang, please board the carriage!"

Jiang Shang nodded, then directly boarded the carriage and sat down.

Once Jiang Shang was seated, Ji Chang took hold of the carriage and began pulling it toward Haojing City of Western Qi.

The ministers and generals of Western Qi followed at Ji Chang's side, ready to respond to any sudden emergency.