Jiang Ziya Takes a Disciple
Marquis Ji Chang of the West, was still somewhat saddened at this time.
Hearing his son's words, he couldn't help but nod.
"In that case, it's a pretty good idea. Let's do it your way."
"We just need to keep a close watch on Wu Ji and not let him use filial piety as an excuse to escape. After all, murder is punishable by death!"
Upon hearing this, Wu Ji, who was kneeling on the ground, was naturally moved to tears.
I must go back to see my mother and make sure she is settled in, no matter what.
After bidding farewell to Ji Chang, Wu Ji hurriedly rushed home.
But then he saw his elderly mother already leaning against the door, waiting.
Looking at his mother, Wu Ji couldn't help but burst into tears.
If he dies, what can his mother do?
If I had known this would happen, I should have found him a wife no matter what. Even if he died, there would be someone to take care of my elderly mother.
"My son, why are you so late today? Did something happen on the way?"
"I was so worried, but now that you're back, I can finally relax."
Upon seeing his mother's kind face, Wu Ji's legs went weak, and he knelt down on the ground, sobbing uncontrollably.
"Mother, your son is so incredibly unlucky."
"My son was carrying firewood to town to sell for money today, but unexpectedly he ran into Marquis Ji Chang of the West, on his way."
"When my son was dodging, one end of the firewood on his load was knocked off, and the other end hit someone on the head, killing them by sheer coincidence."
"My lord, you want your son to pay with his life? I've come back this time to settle you down, buy you some firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea, and then I should go back and pay with my life."
"My son is heartbroken..."
Wu Ji knelt on the ground and wept bitterly.
The old mother's heart skipped a beat when she heard this.
My son actually encountered such bad luck?
Is Heaven determined to destroy their family?
The elderly mother instantly burst into tears, and the two embraced and cried uncontrollably.
The saddest thing in the world is for an elderly person to outlive their child.
"I have lived an honest and kind life, never done anything wrong, and have always been filial to my mother. I have never been involved in any bad karma. I never imagined that in the end I would take someone else's life and also my own. How will my elderly mother live alone?"
Wu Ji cried bitterly, lamenting the cruelty of fate.
He suddenly thought of the old man who turned around by the river.
The old man had said back then that he was unlucky, with a dark complexion, a blue eye on his left, and a red eye on his right, and that he would eventually be involved in someone's death.
Unexpectedly, it was only the afternoon, and he had already taken a life. It was truly miraculous.
The old man's casual remark came true.
In a panic, he immediately told his elderly mother about it.
Hearing this amidst her grief, the elderly mother was naturally extremely surprised.
He immediately spoke up.
"My son, perhaps that old man is your destiny."
"Since that old man could see at a glance that you were in danger, he must be a reclusive master. Go and beg him; perhaps he can save your life."
Upon hearing this, Wu Ji wholeheartedly agreed.
My mother is right.
If that old man could see at a glance that he was going to meet with misfortune, then he must also be able to avert his bad luck.
He immediately ran towards the banks of the Wei River.
If the old man wasn't there, then his life would be over.
Before long, he reached the foot of Mount Qi and the banks of the Wei River.
From afar, he saw the courtyard, which was neither too big nor too small. There were two or three thatched houses in the courtyard, as well as a flock of chickens and ducks.
Outside the courtyard was a small vegetable garden, planted with two or three kinds of vegetables, while an old man sat on a stone by the river.
This old man was none other than the guy who called himself Jiang Ziya.
At this moment, the old man was sitting there quietly fishing, occasionally taking a sip of wine, and humming a little tune. He looked very content, a truly picturesque scene.
With mixed feelings, Wu Ji was also somewhat stunned by what he saw.
It took him a long time to realize what was happening, and he quickly ran towards Jiang Ziya.
He ran to Jiang Ziya's side and knelt down with a thud.
But Jiang Ziya was still fishing in the river with that straight hook.
There was already a live koi in the fish basket.
Upon seeing this, Wu Ji immediately recognized that Jiang Ziya was an unparalleled master.
She immediately knelt down and began to sob bitterly.
Jiang Ziya slowly turned his head and found that it was the young woodcutter who had mocked him that morning.
Jiang Ziya couldn't help but grin, a smile that held a certain profound meaning.
"So it was you?"
"You just left here this morning, how come you're back here this evening?"
"You look rushed and your eyes are filled with worry. Could it be that you've already gotten yourself into trouble?"
Upon hearing Jiang Ziya's words, Wu Ji immediately knelt down and began to weep bitterly.
"My lord, you are truly a living god! I am but a woodcutter from the mountains, and my mortal eyes have offended you. It is truly my fault."
"Please, sir, save me! What you say is true. Today, I went to town to sell firewood, and by sheer coincidence, I've been implicated in a murder case."
"I beg you, sir, to have pity on me and save me! I have an elderly mother in her seventies at home. If I die, what will become of her if no one takes care of her?"
As Wu Ji wept, he recounted the events of that day to Jiang Ziya.
Jiang Ziya simply sat quietly on the rock, drinking his wine and listening.
After hearing everything, he couldn't help but shake his head.
"You want me to save your life?"
"It's not that I don't want to protect you, but now that you've committed murder and incurred karmic consequences, how can I possibly protect you?"
"Since ancient times, it has been a matter of paying with one's life for a murderer. Now, it's too late for me to protect you—"
At this point, Jiang Ziya sighed deeply.
If it were his senior brothers, it wouldn't matter.
However, Jiang Ziya's magical powers and cultivation were not very profound, so protecting this guy was not an easy task.
Upon hearing Jiang Ziya's words, Wu Ji simply assumed that Jiang Ziya was unwilling to save him.
He couldn't help but kowtow repeatedly.
"I beg you, sir, to have mercy and save my life!"
"If I die, what will happen to my mother?"
"I hope you, sir, can save my humble servant. I will repay your kindness with the utmost loyalty and gratitude!"
Jiang Ziya sighed slightly.
Deep down, I felt a pang of reluctance.
He immediately put down his fishing rod and helped the young man kneeling on the ground to his feet.
He carefully examined Wu Ji.
But it turns out that Level 5 is actually a good candidate for martial arts.
He couldn't help but take Wu Ji's pulse.
But they discovered that this guy actually possessed spiritual veins, making him a good candidate for cultivation.
Sensing these things, Jiang Ziya felt a slight sense of joy.
After thinking about it, I finally spoke up.
"Since that's the case, it means we're destined to meet. It's my fault I couldn't stop you from killing someone back then!"
"How about this? You will become my disciple. Would you be willing?"
"If you're willing, I can save your life; if not, then this matter ends here."
Upon hearing Jiang Ziya's words, Wu Ji was overjoyed and wept tears of joy.
He immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed several times.
Being able to become a disciple of such an old sage is obviously a very good thing for him.
Perhaps he will also learn some incredible abilities, which would be a good thing for him.
"Master, please accept my bow!"
He then kowtowed several more times, his forehead already turning blood red.
This is enough to show the sincerity of Wu Ji's desire to become an apprentice.
Jiang Ziya looked at his disciple and couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.
Now he's a man with a solid foundation.
Regardless, the upcoming Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods will be quite perilous.
Having a disciple by your side might be a good thing.
The teacher once said that one could find a disciple to take the tribulation in one's place!
Having found such a disciple is a guarantee for him!
Furthermore, this disciple also possesses a talent for cultivation; perhaps in the future he could even cultivate into a Heavenly Immortal True Immortal.