Chapter 280 Professional HR Online (Part 1)
"No wonder Daji tried every means to keep you here."
On the spacious and lofty Zhaixing Tower, Shen Gongbao's narrow eyes scrutinized Boyi Kao like those of a hawk.
“You were able to stay in Chaoge entirely thanks to Daji,” Shen Gongbao continued, his gaze fixed on Boyi Kao, as if trying to detect even the slightest surprise or panic on his face.
However, Boyi Kao's expression remained calm and composed, without the slightest ripple. It was as if what Shen Gongbao had said was entirely within his expectations.
Upon seeing this, Shen Gongbao was taken aback and pressed, "Did you already know?"
Bo Yikao did not answer his question. Instead, he calmly asked in return, "Did the Grand Preceptor summon me here just to discuss this matter?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Gongbao remained silent. Boyi Kao seemed somewhat different from what he had imagined. After a long while, he slowly spoke, "The dignified heir of the Marquis of Xibo, being humiliated by King Zhou as a musician, must be unbearable, right? I can relieve your current predicament, as long as you become my disciple."
It was as if Shen Gongbao had bestowed an immense favor upon Boyi Kao. He spoke with great confidence, assuring Boyi Kao that he would not refuse.
Bo Yikao raised an eyebrow slightly and asked softly, "Is it because of my status as the heir of the Marquis of Xibo?"
Shen Gongbao was slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, and asked, "Why would you think that?"
Bo Yikao frankly stated, "The Grand Preceptor must know that Jiang Ziya went to Xiqi to assist my father. Therefore, your choice of me is merely to oppose Jiang Ziya."
Shen Gongbao narrowed his eyes, a dangerous glint flashing within them. His impression of Boyi Kao had changed drastically in this short time. He said coldly, "You know a little too much..."
Bo Yikao simply smiled, a mysterious allure suddenly emanating from his gentle demeanor: "I know more than the Grand Preceptor might imagine."
"For example, the Imperial Preceptor's admiration for authoritarian rule, his desire for...the Investiture of the Gods, and the conflict between the Jie Sect and the Chan Sect..."
The moment Boyi Kao uttered the words "Investiture of the Gods," Shen Gongbao tensed up completely. Not to mention when he mentioned the conflict between the two religions, it aroused his murderous intent.
Before he could make a move, Boyi Kao gently placed his palm on his shoulder. With this slight movement, Shen Gongbao was horrified to find that he could not move at all.
Who exactly are you?
"Who I am is not important. What's important is whether the Imperial Advisor truly believes you can defeat Jiang Ziya?"
Shen Gongbao could never tolerate losing to Jiang Ziya. Upon hearing this, the veins on his forehead bulged, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "Where am I inferior to Jiang Ziya?"
“Why should the Grand Preceptor be angry? I am just speaking the truth,” Boyi Kao continued, completely unconcerned about the change in his expression. “Regardless of whether the Mandate of Heaven is right or wrong, Jiang Ziya is ultimately acting in accordance with the trend, and he is superior in terms of both law and reason, and he also has the support of the Primordial Heavenly Lord.”
"And you, Grand Preceptor, even if you can't tell whether King Zhou is a wise ruler or not, you didn't heed the teachings of the Tongtian Sect Master, who instructed his disciples to close their caves and quietly recite the Yellow Court Classic. Without support from your backers, how can you compete with Jiang Ziya?"
He even knew the leader's orders. Shen Gongbao had to force himself to calm down. "You are very strong and know a lot. So why are you staying in Chaoge?"
Faced with Shen Gongbao's probing, Boyi Kao smiled calmly and said frankly, "Naturally, there are many destined people in Chaoge, such as the Imperial Preceptor."
Shen Gongbao's expression twisted for a moment, and he couldn't help but ask, "Does the Marquis of Xibo know that you have joined the Western Religion?"
Shen Gongbao wasn't just spouting nonsense. This shameless style and this way of making connections everywhere—who else but the Western Religion could pull this off?
Boyi Kao shook his head slightly: "Boyi Kao has not joined the Western religion."
Shen Gongbao didn't understand the problem in his words, but he didn't believe it at all.
“That’s not the point. The point is,” Boyi Kao said with a smile, looking at Shen Gongbao, “I have a connection with the Grand Preceptor, and naturally I can’t bear to see you walk down a dead end. Does the Grand Preceptor need my help?”
Shen Gongbao remained defiant: "How is it a dead end?"
Bo Yikao didn't seem angry. He smiled and asked, "But the Investiture of the Gods is in Jiang Ziya's hands. Regardless of whether it's a dead end or not, even if you eventually become a god, you'll still have to be inferior to him. Are you happy about that?"
Shen Gongbao's expression changed instantly: "You know, we're destined to be together. I feel very close to you now. So, tell me, what's your plan?"
Bo Yikao smiled with satisfaction. To deal with the stubborn Leopard, one must first be stronger than him, and secondly, one must take advantage of his unwillingness to admit defeat and use his natural enemy to provoke him!
Another step closer to the completion of the Three Realms Zoo!
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Bigan used the fur of Daji's fox cubs and grandchildren to make a fur coat and presented it to King Zhou. Daji was furious and pretended to be sick and stayed in bed.
When King Zhou heard that his beloved concubine was seriously ill, he was extremely anxious and rushed to her bedside, asking with concern, "My beauty, what is the cause of this? Is there any effective remedy that can cure your illness?"
With tears in her eyes, Daji said weakly, "Your Majesty, there is only one thing that can cure my illness: Prime Minister Bigan's seven-aperture exquisite heart. Only by using this as a medicinal ingredient can I be cured."
King Zhou hesitated for a moment upon hearing this, but seeing Daji's pained expression, he ultimately hardened his heart and immediately summoned Bigan to the palace. Bigan, upon receiving the decree, felt a pang of sorrow; he knew Daji was plotting revenge. But he could not disobey the king's command and had no choice but to comply.
Bi Gan showed no fear and faced death calmly. After ripping out his own heart with its seven orifices, he collapsed and died. King Zhou gave Bi Gan a grand funeral.
Bi Gan's daughter, Bi Zixian, was devastated upon hearing the news of her father's death. She knelt before her father's grave, tears streaming down her face, and vowed to avenge her father.
At this moment, Bi Gan's soul wandered the world, witnessing his daughter's every move, his heart filled with worry.
He wanted to comfort his daughter, but he was powerless and could only watch helplessly as she sank into pain and hatred.
Just as Bigan was agonizing over his fate, a melodious zither tune drifted over, like a gentle breeze drawing him involuntarily toward the source of the sound. It turned out that Boyi Kao was playing the zither, and the music seemed to penetrate the soul and reach the heart.
As the music ended, Boyi Kao gently raised his eyes and looked in the direction of Bigan: "Prime Minister, do you have any regrets?"
"Can you see me?"
Bigan was startled. Even though he had lost his brilliant mind, he was still quick-witted. Looking at Boyi Kao, who was completely different from the person he knew, Bigan was filled with mixed emotions. "I underestimated you before."
Bo Yikao remained noncommittal, but asked again, "Your Excellency, you have worked tirelessly for the Shang Dynasty, yet you were killed by having your heart ripped out. Do you regret it?"
Bigan sighed, his soul hunched over: "I have no regrets for the sake of the Shang Dynasty, but for the sake of Yin Shou... it was my fault for misjudging people. The ruler was immoral, and it was a disaster for the Shang Dynasty."
"After all, he was the Bi Gan I knew, and he wasn't blindly loyal, but unfortunately, he paid the price of death to realize his mistakes."
Watching Boyi Kao gently pluck the strings, his casual movements revealing a mystery and nonchalance, Bigan's expression turned somewhat solemn: "Can you really not leave Chaoge?"
Bo Yikao chuckled: "Why does everyone like to ask this question? But that's not important. What's important is, does Lord Bigan need my help? To be reborn or... to save your daughter?"
Bi Gan didn't think he was exaggerating; he was just a little puzzled: "Why do you want to help me?"
"Naturally, it's because you are my destined one."
"A destined person?"
"Of course, I only help those I'm destined to help. So, Lord Bigan, do you think we're destined to be together?"
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