Claiming the Throne of Gods, Starting from the Rebirth of Nezha
Chapter 170 The So-Called Benevolent Person

Chapter 170: Chapter 170 The So-Called Benevolent Person

Daji used Bo Yikao as a cauldron, using the method of male-female harmony as the foundation, absorbing yang to replenish yin, and after a night of clouds and rain, finally stopped, her cultivation making progress.

The next morning, a grand banquet was held in the court. After three rounds of wine, Bo Yikao was already feeling tipsy.

Before Fei Zhong and You Hun could speak, King Zhou, in high spirits, said, "I haven’t seen the pleasure of the Scorpion Pit for a while. Someone, choose a beautiful palace maid, clean her up, and push her into the Scorpion Pit for everyone’s entertainment!"

Upon hearing this, the courtiers all changed color.

However, everyone knew that King Zhou hated ministers who offered remonstrance the most. Advising at this time was not only useless but would also cost them their lives.

The guards were already very skilled at this task. Fearing that the palace maid would utter rebellious words when pushed into the Scorpion Pit, her tongue had already been cut out beforehand. They would casually put some hemostatic medicine in her mouth before pushing her in.

Seeing blood about to be shed again, Daji clapped her hands excitedly on the court.

But Bo Yikao, even though he had been with Daji recently, his heart remained unchanged. Leaning on the railing, he looked down at the Scorpion Pit, seeing the mass of snakes and scorpions, the stench overwhelming.

He turned his head to look at the palace maid, whose face was streaming with tears, so innocent. Seeing the faces of King Zhou and Daji, he felt even more disgusted.

Just as Ji Chang said, Bo Yikao, like Nezha, cared about the seemingly insignificant lives of the common people.

So he came to the front of the court and said directly, "I implore Your Majesty to rescind the order."

King Zhou, in the midst of excitement, upon hearing this, asked, "I was just about to call you to play the zither for entertainment, and you came out by yourself. Why, are you also going to learn from those loyal ministers in appearance but traitors at heart and advise me at this time?"

Hearing this, Bo Yikao’s heart skipped a beat, secretly lamenting that this was not good. Glancing around, he saw that the expressions of King Zhou and Daji had changed, while Fei Zhong and You Hun stood by with smiles on their faces.

He immediately realized that this was not the time to say these words.

Yet the cries of the palace maid still echoed in his ears.

He sighed inwardly, thinking that he probably could not escape this disaster today. It would be better to risk his life to save an innocent person—it would be a good deed.

Bo Yikao straightened himself and looked at King Zhou, saying, "Your Majesty, Heaven cherishes life. You are the Emperor, and all the people under heaven are your children. Even a tiger does not eat its cubs; what reason does a father have to kill his children for pleasure? I earnestly ask Your Majesty to heed my humble words, abolish the Scorpion Pit, fill the Wine Sea, remove the Meat Forest, and future generations will surely praise you in history books!"

"How audacious!"

King Zhou was furious and said, "Are you saying that if I don’t do as you say today, Chengtang will not last forever, and even I will be vilified in history books through the ages?"

Bo Yikao remained silent.

It was no wonder he was silent; Bo Yikao’s words had been twisted in such a way, and this Emperor of Chengtang truly lived up to the name of being muddle-headed.

King Zhou’s anger intensified, his chest heaving, pointing his right index finger at the kneeling Bo Yikao in front of the hall, gritting his teeth and saying, "Very well, very well. I had thought of letting you and your father return to your country out of consideration for filial piety. But to my surprise, to my great surprise, you, Bo Yikao, have truly dared to curse the dynasty’s fate right to my face. What can’t be done behind my back? Someone!"

At the call for someone, a clanging sound echoed from all sides, armored tiger and wolf soldiers surged forward to the court, with blades and spears gleaming brightly.

Fei Zhong and You Hun, seeing this, thought to themselves that they had made money easily; they did not have to do anything, just attend a banquet, and Bo Yikao had brought about his own death.

Daji was also anxious, thinking, what skill was Bo Yikao showing at this moment? He was truly foolish, but she couldn’t bear to see this handsome lover killed by King Zhou, so she reluctantly said, "Your Majesty, although Bo Yikao has disrupted the fun, he comes from afar from Xiqi and is unaware of the customs of the court. This Scorpion Pit was constructed from snakes offered by the people for the Emperor’s pleasure, naturally reflecting popular opinion. How can it be a bad thing?"

She then looked at Bo Yikao, saying, "Since you are ignorant, do not speak out of turn; stand aside!"

King Zhou nodded, saying, "This matter is indeed better handled by my beloved wife. I am the Emperor, aligned with heaven’s heart above and the people’s will below—Chengtang’s stability is naturally as firm as a city wall!"

The surrounding Armored Soldiers then retreated.

Fei Zhong and You Hun exchanged glances, both seeing the surprise in each other’s eyes. They each had their own thoughts but, with tacit understanding, dared not lift their heads or speak.

It was good to make money, of course, but what if they offended Daji?

Though they were the Emperor’s favored ministers, King Zhou was a man of indulgence; how could they compete for favor with Daji, who slept by King Zhou’s side day and night?

However, Bi Gan in the hall had a change of view towards Bo Yikao at this moment:

To sacrifice one’s life for righteousness, a virtuous person.

In this world, there are countless people who boast of being upright gentlemen, but everyone also knows that such actions are far easier said than done.

Thinking of Bo Yikao as an honest gentleman, even if he had an affair with Daji, it was out of desperation for a moment.

Cursed be that vile Daji, in her position as Empress, she committed such degrading acts that humiliated the Emperor!

After Bo Yikao’s actions, although he was not dead, he had not been able to save the palace maid. Only after the court banquet was over could he return to the Imperial Splendor Inn.

Not yet sobered up, he encountered Nezha again, and this time, an equally unusual woman accompanied the extraordinary young man.

"Young master, we meet again today."

Nezha saluted, but Bo Yikao directly knelt on the ground.

"Why are you doing this, young master?" Nezha was dumbfounded, thinking that Bo Yikao might have discovered his plan to save his life.

"I kneel to apologize. Some time ago in Xiqi, I heard that Brother Li attempted to assassinate the Emperor and set fire to the Scorpion Pit. I thought you were a traitor. But seeing the Emperor using the Scorpion Pit to wantonly slaughter court attendants for amusement, I now know Brother Li is a true man of benevolence and righteousness."

Nezha helped Bo Yikao up and asked, "These are small matters. Let me ask you: did King Zhou promise when he would let you both return to your country?"

"When Daji masters the zither arts."

"How long do you think that will take?"

Bo Yikao’s face flushed red, smiling bitterly, "I think Daji does not want to let me return to Xiqi."

At these words, the three of them found themselves in an awkward silence.

Bo Yikao was embarrassed to speak of the reasons behind it, while Nezha and Ao Yu understood fully, feeling a sense of guilt.

After a while, Nezha said, "Daji is the Emperor’s favored concubine. Since you have a chance to see her, why not approach from her side first, and request the Emperor to grant permission for your companions and Ji Chang to return to the country, while you temporarily remain in Zhaoge."

Bo Yikao thought and concluded that this plan indeed had potential, seeing as he not only had a chance to approach Daji but had already been directly involved with her.

He sighed, "Very well, if it means saving my father and ensuring his safe return to the country, it’s not a big deal if I die in Zhaoge."

"Don’t talk about dying. Once your father and the envoy return safely, it becomes easy. We two can help you escape the city, can’t we?"

Nezha said this, but it was not his true intention.

He thought the Heavenly Dao was strange. Though Bo Yikao was wise and upright, with a noble status, he had not mastered any cultivation path and remained an ordinary person.

In this Fengshen World, where the Heavenly Dao was mysterious and unpredictable, even if Bo Yikao escaped Zhaoge today, a bolt of lightning could strike him down in broad daylight tomorrow.

Just as Nezha had discussed with Ji Chang previously, he might be able to save Bo Yikao’s life, but Bo Yikao might still vanish from this world permanently.

At this moment, Ao Yu suddenly said, "The world says King Zhou is muddle-headed because he is bewitched by Daji. Now that Daji is also infatuated with you, can you use this to take control of the court and hold Zhaoge’s governance in your hands?"

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