The Journey to the West is over, and the Perfect Life System is here

Chapter 267: Kill a Man and Get a Head

"I heard from an elder that Kunpeng coveted my father's Hongmeng Purple Qi and tried to kill him. I want to avenge my father!" Yun Zhongzi said in a deep voice.

It's true that he has a good temper, but he is also a very passionate person. He is very persistent in his bones and will not give up until he achieves his goal.

Now, Kunpeng is under his attention.

After Sanxiao and Zhao Gongming looked at each other for a few seconds, they made a decision.

Zhao Gongming said in a deep voice: "The murder of my father must be avenged. We must take Kunpeng's life!"

Zhao Gongming was the first to express his opinion, and the three sisters also shared the same attitude.

As the direct disciples of the saint, and with so much time accumulated, whether it is Yun Zhongzi, Sanxiao, or Zhao Gongming, they are all quasi-saints.

Now, they have the same goal, to snipe Kunpeng!

At this time, Kunpeng was hiding deep in the North Sea.

After stealing the River Map and Luo Shu last time, he fled everywhere for his life, and finally returned to the Beiming land in the North Sea.

Because he feels that the most dangerous place is the safest place.

Millions of years passed, and no one cared about the missing Kunpeng, and Kunpeng was happy to be alone.

But at this moment, a chill suddenly came over him, waking up Kunpeng who was in seclusion.

"What's going on? Why do I have this sudden impulse? Could it be that Nuwa hasn't given up on capturing me?" Kunpeng frowned. The sudden sense of crisis made him feel a little uneasy.

In Biyou Palace, Sanxiao and Zhao Gongming came to Tongtian.

"Have you really decided?" Tongtian sighed.

"Master, Kunpeng is to blame for my father's death. We must kill Kunpeng!" Yunxiao said firmly.

Tongtian sighed, "The Conferred God Tribulation is about to begin. Do you really want to go out? If you go out, your life or death will be unpredictable!"

Zhao Gongming said, "Master, please help me."

"In that case, then you can go!" Tongtian waved his hand.

He had already seen that Sanxiao and Zhao Gongming were no longer interested in Biyou Palace, so there was no point in forcing them to stay.

"Thank you, Master!" The four of them bowed deeply and left.

Duobao said, "It's really not appropriate for my junior brothers and sisters to go out at this time. I'm also worried that Yun Zhongzi has some conspiracy... After all, he's from the Xianjiao Sect, and he might be using this as an excuse to lure us Jiejiao people into trouble."

Tongtian shook his head. "That shouldn't be the case. Although the Chan and Jie sects are at odds, it hasn't reached the point of a life-and-death struggle. Gongming and his four siblings, if they join forces, will have few rivals in the prehistoric world. There shouldn't be any danger!"

Seeing this, Duobao didn't know what to say.

And Yun Zhongzi also got Yuanshi's permission.

At this time, Yuanshi was not yet as shameless as he was at the end of the Conferred Gods period, where he attacked a junior.

After the five of them reunited, Yun Zhongzi said, "That senior also said that my father is on good terms with the Great Immortal Zhen Yuanzi. Let's go find him first."

"Good!" Sanxiao and Zhao Gongming had no objection.

In Zixiao Palace, Hongjun opened his eyes and wondered, "Why did the second-generation disciples of the Chan and Jie sects get involved so quickly? Well, the great trends of Heaven cannot be reversed, but small trends can be altered. Such trivial matters are not a problem."

Because the two sects of Chan and Jie are now affiliated with Xuanmen, and the calamity of Conferred Gods has begun, Hongjun has some feelings.

After saying this, Hongjun closed his eyes again.

……

Outside Chaoge City, an old man in a Taoist robe appeared at the gate of Songjiazhuang.

Looking at the gate, the old man's eyes were full of reminiscence.

"It's been forty years, and I don't know if my brother is still here."

This old man was Jiang Shang, also known as Jiang Ziya, who had come down the mountain.

After seeing Jiang Ziya, the doorman saw that he was wearing a Taoist robe and his face was full of respect.

"Is the old man an old immortal?"

Ever since a fortune teller came last time, everyone in the Song Mansion said that the master had met a god, and from now on, whether it was a Taoist priest or a fortune teller, they must be respected.

Moreover, at this time Jiang Shang did have some of the aura of an immortal.

"Old Immortal? Hahaha, I'm not one yet!" Jiang Ziya laughed a few times, then asked, "Is your master Song Yiren?"

"Yes, yes!" The concierge nodded repeatedly.

"Please let them know that an old friend is visiting!" Jiang Ziya said happily.

After practicing Taoism for forty years, Jiang Ziya was of course happy to hear that his sworn brother was still alive.

"Master, please wait a moment!" The doorman went in for a while, and Song Yiren quickly followed him out.

When Song Yiren first glanced at Jiang Ziya, he was stunned. Before he could say anything, Jiang Ziya called out, "Brother!"

Song Yiren finally reacted, a look of surprise on his face: "My dear brother! My dear brother Ziya! The old immortal was right, you really are back. Come on, quickly set up a banquet to welcome my dear brother Ziya."

"Brother, there's no need to be so troublesome. Just prepare a simple vegetarian meal for me." Jiang Ziya said.

"Then let's have a vegetarian meal. Go and prepare it!" Song Yiren warmly welcomed Jiang Ziya in.

After sitting down, Jiang Ziya asked, "Brother, that old immortal you mentioned is..."

Song Yiren laughed and said, "Not long ago, an old immortal came to my Song Family Village and said that you would be here soon. The old immortal really has a good eye for the future!"

Jiang Ziya became even more confused.

I returned to Chaoge because of my master's order. How did that old immortal know?

"The old immortal also told me that I can live for another eleven years. I am content, content. Look, this is a jade pendant given to me by the old immortal. He said it can ward off evil spirits. It will be a family heirloom of my Song family from now on!" Song Yiren was also very happy to see his brother come back. He vomited everything out and took out the jade left by Sun Wukong.

Jiang Ziya took the jade pendant and was suddenly shocked. It turned out to be an acquired spiritual treasure.

The efficacy of this magical treasure is not very strong, it can only ward off evil spirits and strengthen the body. It may be useless in the hands of immortals, but it is a treasure in the hands of mortals.

Moreover, it will not attract the covetousness of immortals. It seems that the old immortal has taken this into consideration.

"How about it, Ziya, you have been practicing Taoism for so long, is this a treasure?" Song Yiren asked.

"Yes, and it has a noble origin. Please take good care of it, brother!" Jiang Ziya nodded.

Hearing Jiang Ziya say this, Song Yiren became even happier.

Then he said, "Ziya, you have been practicing Taoism for so long, what have you learned?"

Jiang Ziya answered truthfully: "Chopping wood, watering pine trees, sweeping the floor..."

This made Song Yiren a little disappointed: "Didn't you go to learn the way of immortality? Why are you doing such rough labor? But don't worry, if you come to my Song Family Manor, I will definitely treat you well and take care of you until the end of your life."

Jiang Ziya was moved and smiled, "Brother, there's no need for you to see me off to my grave. I still have orders from my master. When I came to Chaoge, I heard that there was a demonic prime minister who was ruining the country. Is this true?"

Song Yiren sighed and said, "I don't know if he's a demon or not, but a while ago a team of imperial guards measured the farmland on my farm."

"Measure? Just measure? I heard that after the king promoted the demon prime minister, many people in Chaoge died under torture?" Jiang Ziya frowned.

"No one died. It was just that some people stopped us from measuring the land and were executed by the imperial guards. Some imperial guards concealed the information and were also beheaded. No more than ten people died. I, Songjiazhuang, have a connection with a scholar-official and know some things, but they are just rumors. However, there is indeed some chaos in Chaoge now." Song Yiren said.

Song Yiren was a considerable landowner outside the city of Chaoge.

Don't underestimate him just because he looks honest. It's impossible for an incompetent person to own so much wealth.

"According to what you said, big brother, not many people died in Chaoge?" Jiang Ziya asked again.

On his way to Chaoge, he heard all kinds of rumors.

It is said that a demon appeared in Chaoge City and was favored by the King of Shang. She abused private punishment and killed no less than five hundred people.

Moreover, according to those people's description, the demon is even more unforgivable.

After hearing these rumors, Jiang Ziya wanted to rush to Chaoge to eliminate the demon immediately. But Song Yiren said this.

"No, no, those news were released by the dignitaries in Chaoge. How could they evade taxes by measuring the cultivated land?" Song Yiren whispered.

Jiang Ziya immediately realized that what he had heard before was a rumor.

But three people can make a tiger, and rumors are terrifying. The Shang Dynasty was likely to be in chaos.

Song Yiren suddenly seemed to remember something, slapped his head, and said to Jiang Ziya, "Brother, I remember that old immortal also said that if you want to find a wise leader, go to Chaoge City!"

"Did that old immortal really say that?" Jiang Ziya was shocked again.

He began to speculate on the origins of the old immortal. Not only did he know that he was going down the mountain, but he also knew that the master was in Chaoge City. Could it be that a senior brother from the Chan Sect was guiding him?
If you think about it this way, it is indeed possible.

"Zi Ya, don't think too much about it. Eat first and settle down before going to Chaoge." Song Yiren said with a smile.

Jiang Ziya didn't think much about it.

At this time in the royal palace of Chaoge City, Emperor Xin sat at the top and gave a look.

Fei Zhong stepped out with a worried look on his face. "Your Majesty, the farmland has been measured, and many people have concealed their information. Worse still, nearly 70% has been concealed! Among those who concealed information... are... many ministers in the court."

When these words were spoken, many ministers trembled violently.

At the same time, all eyes were focused on Fei Zhong.

If looks could kill, Fei Zhong would have been tortured to death by slicing him to pieces.

In this situation, he had no way to express his suffering.

He didn't know how many swords he had blocked for the king.

Now, he has become the most hated traitor in the entire Shang Dynasty except for Su Hong and others.

Among all these sharp gazes, there were rare looks of envy.

The owner of that gaze was You Hun.

Seeing Fei Zhong being entrusted with an important task by the king, he was envious and jealous, and wished he could take his place.

Unfortunately, the king now despises him and doesn't want him anymore...

Blame that damn fart!

Since the last trip to Nuwa Palace, countless cooks have died in You Hun's mansion.

"Do you have anything to explain?" Emperor Xin asked coldly.

"Who would have thought that among the officials of our Shang Dynasty, there would be damned thieves?"

The ministers were speechless. After a while, Shang Rong said, "Your Majesty, when the water is too clear, there will be no fish... They are also confused for a moment..."

As an old minister of the Shang Dynasty, how could he not know some of the problems of the Shang Dynasty?
Tax evasion has always existed, and both he and successive Shang kings have turned a blind eye to it.

Because those scholar-official families controlled considerable power in the Shang Dynasty. If they were touched, the Shang Dynasty would also be seriously damaged.

"A moment of confusion? A moment of confusion can conceal the fact that 70% of the arable land is not reported?" Emperor Xin was furious.

"Your Majesty..." Shang Rong wanted to say something.

But Emperor Xin said directly: "Anyone who conceals the report of cultivated land will be required to pay back ten years of taxes."

Hearing this, the ministers breathed a sigh of relief. It was just a matter of paying back ten years of taxes, and they could still hold on.

But Emperor Xin's next words made all the ministers change color.

"Any scholar-official who conceals more than 50% of their cultivated land will be executed immediately!"

Emperor Xin waved his sleeves and nearly half of the officials knelt.

"Your Majesty, please have mercy on me!"

"Please show mercy, Your Majesty! We are willing to compensate you, even the taxes you have paid!"

There is a saying that the law does not hold everyone responsible, and this is the mentality of the ministers.

If nearly half of the ministers were beheaded, the Shang Dynasty court would be on the verge of paralysis.

A normal king would definitely not do this.

But, is Emperor Xin normal?

He is not normal!

If it weren't for this, Sun Wukong wouldn't have taken a liking to him!
"Compensation? Too late! As an official, you knowingly break the law, which is a heavier crime. Come on, drag them all out!" Emperor Xin shouted, and the imperial guards rushed in and arrested people.

Officials panicked.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, although these officials are wrong, but... but they cannot be touched! Otherwise, the entire Shang Dynasty will be paralyzed." Shang Rong kowtowed quickly.

"With Prime Minister Su here, the situation in the Shang Dynasty is completely under control!" Emperor Xin waved his hand and shouted, "Take them away. Find out how much they have concealed. Pay compensation and then behead them!"

The imperial guards came on the scene and arrested people, taking away all the ministers who were crying and shouting.

"Don't be complacent, those of you who are left. I will find out everything and no one will be able to escape!" said Emperor Xin.

The ministers trembled violently, and their eyes were filled with fear and resentment towards Su Hong and others.

Fei Zhong was terrified and hoped that the ministers would not hold a grudge against him.

After the morning court was over, all the remaining officials gathered together.

"Prime Minister Shang, the king is now letting the monster do whatever it wants. This is not a good thing! Today the king found an excuse to cultivate the land and killed a lot of people. I wonder what excuse he will find next time!" said an old minister tremblingly.

"You say, has the king gone crazy?"

If he had heard this before, Shang Rong would have definitely scolded the person who said it.

But after experiencing what happened these days, Shang Rong felt that Emperor Xin had gone crazy.

The other ministers all looked at Shang Rong, who was now the backbone of the group.

"This is not a solution. I will do my best to persuade the king during the morning court tomorrow!" Shang Rong's eyes flashed with determination.

A complex look flashed in Bigan's eyes, and he finally sighed.

The next day, Fei Zhong, with a bruised face, stood up again, trembling. Under the hostile gazes of the crowd, he said, "Your Majesty, I heard that Dean Wang of Qiqiaoyuan has cultivated high-yield crops and even divided the farmland into different types. Spring plowing is coming soon, and these seeds will come in handy."

Yesterday, because his suggestions were made public, the people surrounded him and beat him up.

If I hadn't been smart, I might have been beaten to death...

Before Emperor Xin could say anything, Shang Rong shouted, "Your Majesty, this is absolutely unacceptable. Farming is a top priority for the nation. How can we mess around with it? If anything goes wrong, the people will suffer!"

"Dean Wang's seeds are rare treasures that can double the harvest. Why did Prime Minister Shang stop this?" Emperor Xin said unhappily.

This old man is so annoying. He always comes out to oppose me in everything.

"Your Majesty, this is unacceptable! These four individuals, I don't know where they came from, are evil spirits that deliberately want to ruin my destiny as King Tang. They cannot be allowed to stay!" Shang Rong glared at Su Hong and the others, then looked at Emperor Xin: "Your Majesty, I beg you to kill these four evil spirits!"

As soon as these words were spoken, not only Emperor Xin, but also all the ministers changed their expressions drastically.

Although they hated Su Hong and even called her a demon, they never dared to say it to her face.

Last time, someone gossiped and was overheard by the king, who immediately gave him fifty lashes of the cane.

At this moment, Shang Rong is willing to risk his life to make the king wake up!
I have to say, your courage is commendable!
But this undoubtedly angered King Di Xin of Shang.

"Shang Rong, I see that you are a veteran minister of three dynasties, so I don't want to argue with you, but you shouldn't slander Prime Minister Su and others!" Emperor Xin said coldly.

"Your Majesty, this is not slander. I am stating the truth." Shang Rong spoke forcefully, showing no fear even when facing Emperor Xin. "Ever since that evil prime minister took office, within just one month, the entire Chaoge region has been filled with resentment.

Because of her instigation, the king killed so many officials.

They are demons and must be destroyed!"

(End of this chapter)