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Chapter 436: Jiang Taigong is fishing. There is something wrong with this fishing method.
Along the banks of the Wei River, the water flows endlessly, traveling eastward all night long, bringing relief to all suffering in the world.

Jiang Ziya took off his hat, found a shady place under the weeping willows by the river, and slowly swung his fishing rod.

The fishing line was thrown out, swaying on the surface of the river, rising and falling with the waves.

"The past and present are all empty, only the green mountains and flowing water remain."

Jiang Ziya sighed softly, sat down against the willow tree, and quietly stared at the river flowing in front of him, with an air of an immortal.

Although he is called a fisherman, what he is fishing for is neither fish nor loneliness...

With the intention of keeping to the blue sky to gain the way and clearing away the dust to soar into the sky, the target of the fishing is the ruler Ji Chang, the Duke of Xibo.

Since he was not interested in fishing, Jiang Ziya naturally did not bother to make things difficult for these river fish. He simply used a straight hook, which also highlighted his unusual style of behavior.

Well, even if the fish in the river really want to be caught, they won’t be able to bite the hook.

Of course there are benefits. Jiang Ziya doesn't have to worry about the fishing rod at all. He can relax all day and just go home when it's time.

Having said that, for ordinary people, whether or not they can catch a fish depends entirely on luck and has nothing to do with the quality of their equipment.

Even well-equipped and experienced anglers often come up empty-handed, and waste a lot of bait for fishing...

"Old Immortal."

Just at this moment, a young man dressed as a scholar walked quickly up to Jiang Ziya and said respectfully.

"you know me?"

Jiang Ziya looked up at the scholar and asked.

"I am just an ordinary person with flesh eyes, how can I recognize a wise and hidden person?"

"Then why did you come looking for me?"

"I recently encountered a strange incident and I couldn't find a solution. Yesterday I met my fellow villager Wu Ji and saw that he was well-spoken, so I told him about it."

"Brother Wu said that he is just an ordinary person and can't give me any advice."

"But Brother Wu also said that Master Jiang is a real immortal in the world, with great magical powers. If Master Jiang takes action personally, he will surely help me fulfill my wish."

The scholar hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said, "I still have several acres of fertile land and several houses at home. If the Immortal Jiang doesn't mind..."

"Hahaha, I am an old man cultivating here. Wealth, fame and fortune are just like floating clouds to me. You don't need to use them as a reward."

Jiang Ziya put down his fishing rod and said, "But since Wu Ji introduced you here, you are not an outsider. Tell me what you have to say."

Although there are many different opinions and variables about the Conferred God Killing Tribulation.

But that is just a question of who makes the list. The direction of history has always been clear.

In the eyes of the immortals, "the demise of Shang and the replacement of Zhou" had long been a foregone conclusion.

Of course, a person's destiny depends on his own efforts, but one must also consider the course of history. Going against the tide of the times will most likely not end well.

Jiang Ziya was a man of extraordinary talent, and his natural goal was to become the Grand Tutor of King Ji Chang of the Western Zhou Dynasty and the Imperial Tutor and Father-in-law of the future King Wu of Zhou, Ji Fa.

Jiang Ziya thought about it and decided that if he took the initiative to go to the door, it would be a bit of a lowering of his own status.

But Ji Chang was an extremely intelligent person who deduced the Eight Trigrams, so it is impossible for him to give out his phase so casually.

Even if I cast a few spells, I might still be regarded as a jester in Ji Chang's eyes...

Therefore, just focus on fishing and managing your persona, and wait for Ji Chang to come and invite you.

Of course, even good wine needs to be hidden in a remote alley these days.

To prevent the mess where Ji Chang didn't find out until the Zhou Dynasty was established and he was still fishing...

Jiang Ziya also specially accepted Wu Ji as his disciple, who usually helped him to gather information and package his character.

Of course, when the people near Xiqi encountered difficulties, Jiang Ziya would indeed lend a hand and accumulate reputation.

The people must have made a lot of money, and Jiang Ziya felt that he was not at a loss either.

After all, he is not without desires. If he is praised by others, he will feel secretly happy inside.

Once he has accumulated enough fame, who knows if he can seduce Ji Chang one day and become successful.

As the saying goes: Jiang Taigong fishes, and those who are willing will take the bait!
"Replying to the old immortal, this matter is not that complicated."

Seeing Jiang Ziya's indifferent and carefree demeanor, the scholar believed him a little more and mustered up his courage to say, "A few days ago, I was on my way to my ancestral temple. Unfortunately, I encountered a large colorful insect on the way."

"Your ancestral temple is quite remote..."

Jiang Ziya glanced at the scholar and said, "You are from a wealthy family, don't you have any servants with you?"

"Alas, I didn't consider these things at the beginning and built it directly next to the ancestral tomb. Over the years, the nearby villages have been empty, and it has become even more deserted."

"I thought about this when I went there, and I did bring a few guards with me. But those people were unreliable. They were so scared when they saw the big beast that they immediately ran away."

The scholar was a little annoyed: "I finally understand. When encountering such a mess, there is no need to run faster than the tiger. As long as you are not the last one to fall behind, you will be safe."

"As the saying goes, a friend dies rather than a poor one. If I can't beat the tiger, this is the only way to save my life..."

Jiang Ziya stroked his beard and smiled, "From what you said, it seems that you are the last one left?"

"Old Immortal, you have a good idea. The big beast took advantage of me because I couldn't run fast, and in no time, it knocked me to the ground. When it was about to bite me, suddenly a Huang... Huang Daxian jumped out."

"A yellow rat is a weasel. Even if this fellow has acquired some magical powers, it is almost enough to call him a 'demon fairy'."

Jiang Ziya snorted and said, "The title of 'Great Immortal' is unacceptable to ordinary monsters."

"Well... Mr. Jiang is a fairy, so he naturally doesn't care about these things. But I am just an ordinary person, and I really don't know how to call these fairies and monsters."

The scholar smiled and said, "I think that Huang Daxian saved my life, so I can't be impolite to him."

"Well, whatever you want. Why did the weasel save you?"

"When the big insect was about to bite me, the Wong Tai Sin suddenly leaped forward and came in front of the big insect with a 'whoosh' sound."

"The big beast seemed to be startled, and stared at the Wong Tai Sin with wide eyes."

"As a result, the Wong Tai Sin actually spoke in human language, saying that although I was a bit dull, my offerings were always generous and tasted quite good."

The scholar was somewhat proud: "Wong Tai Sin said that he had been eating it for many years, so he must have some attachment to it, so he asked the big beast to let me go."

"...Can tigers understand human language?"

"Looking at the tiger's expression, it probably didn't understand. It glanced at the Wong Tai Sin, then lowered its head again, ready to bite me."

"Then Huang Daxian got angry and said that the big beast was not giving him face and refused to drink the toast, so he had to drink the forfeit wine."

"In a flash, Wong Tai Sin leaped forward and punched the giant insect, causing it to flip several times in the air. He was so powerful that it was beyond measure."

The scholar said with great joy, "The tiger was so dizzy from the fall that it tucked its tail between its legs and ran away. It no longer had the majesty it had before."

"That weasel can speak human language, so it must have some skills. It's no wonder that it beat up an ordinary tiger..."

"Besides, although tigers are beasts, they also know how to seek good fortune and avoid danger. If they see that they are defeated, they will flee."

Jiang Ziya pondered for a moment and said with a smile: "In that case, the weasel's previous words were probably meant for you, which is quite interesting."

"Looking back on it, I think that's exactly what happened!"

The scholar became excited: "As the ancients said: A drop of water should be repaid with a spring. Now that you have saved my life, there is no need to say more."

"Well, since the weasel saved you, it's only natural that you repay the favor."

Jiang Ziya was surprised and said, "Since the weasel can speak human language, you can discuss this matter among yourselves. Why do you need to look for me?"

"I felt that I could not repay the kindness, so I planned to marry Huang Daxian and enjoy the happiness of marriage."

The scholar sighed and said, "But there is still a big problem. I am really powerless to solve it. I hope the old immortal can give me some advice."

"Since the weasel has good intentions, you may marry her. Since the weasel can speak human language, it must be about to transform. Such monsters sneak into the market and cannot be seen by ordinary eyes."

"As for monks of my generation, we are not that rigid. No one will come and meddle in other people's affairs. You can rest assured."

Jiang Ziya brushed his sleeves and said with a smile: "I am here to cultivate myself, so I won't join in the fun and ask for wine."

"The old immortal has misunderstood. This is not the problem..."

The scholar hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "To be honest, Huang Daxian is a man like me."

"This one……"

Jiang Ziya was silent for a moment: "That's fine. If we can't be husband and wife, we can be brothers of different surnames... er, brothers of different species."

"Old Immortal, I haven't finished speaking yet..."

The scholar said that he didn't care anymore, "Actually, I've never been interested in women. Well, Brother Huang is the same..."

"What does this have to do with women? You don't like women, so that's just right..., huh?"

Jiang Ziya was startled, with a constipated look on his face: "Hmm?"

"Old Immortal, you can see clearly that Brother Huang and I are truly in love. But my family members are too rigid and cannot accept a man's love."

The scholar's eyes sparkled with anticipation: "I asked Wu Ji the other day and learned that the old immortal has great powers, so I came here specifically to ask the old immortal for help."

"This kind of thing is not a matter of supernatural powers at all. If your family doesn't agree, it's useless for you to beg me."

"And to be honest, I think there is nothing wrong with your family's idea."

Jiang Ziya's face was full of gloom: "Since the secular world cannot tolerate you, you might as well live in seclusion in the mountains. As long as you don't bother others, no one will make things difficult for you."

"Hey, that's what I thought originally."

The scholar sighed, "But Brother Huang's tribe members don't like humans, and they don't treat me well at all. As the tribe leader, Brother Huang can't leave his tribe members easily."

"So this matter has been so wasted... Since neither side can tolerate you, I don't know what to do."

Jiang Ziya looked at the scholar seriously, sighed and closed his eyes.

You came here just to mess with me, right?
Although, no matter how great the principles in the world are, they are not bigger than a fist.

With Jiang Ziya's accomplishments, it is not impossible for him to "subdue the rats with virtue."

But this thing itself was too outrageous. Jiang Ziya felt that if he was involved, he would definitely be in a black history.

Nan Ketone is so scary, can you please just die?

"Even the old immortal can't do anything about it?"

The scholar begged a few more times, but seeing that Jiang Ziya was indifferent, he could only sigh and straighten his back. "This is easy to do."

Just at this moment, an extremely pleasant voice sounded in their ears.

The two looked in the direction of the sound, only to see a girl holding a fishing rod standing several feet away, looking at them with a smile.

The girl was in her twenties, with a face as white as jade with a hint of coral, and her features were picturesque and pure and beautiful.

"I wonder what the girl has to say?"

The scholar was stunned for a moment and bowed.

He had no interest in women. Although the woman in front of him was stunningly beautiful, she did not suit his style.

How can you love someone of different genders?

Well, women only affect my fencing speed.

"Your brother Huang's clan...is this thing a rat or a wolf?"

The girl was speechless for a moment, then shook her head and said, "Do they have any prejudice against your gay relationship?"

"This shouldn't be the case, but I'm a human and I can't fit into their group at all."

"That's easy. Since you are a human and they don't accept you, then why don't you just stop being a human?"

"what?"

The scholar was startled: "What do you mean, girl...?"

"People care about you being a human being, so why don't you ask Taigong for help and ask him to turn you into a weasel?"

The girl curled her lips and said, "If your brain can't even figure this out, what's the point of reading a book?"

"Still...can it still be like this?"

The scholar thought about it, and said with great joy: "Miss, this is a great idea, but I wonder if the old immortal has such a method?"

"You've already called him an old immortal, why are you still doubting his immortal skills?"

The girl said with a smile: "To be honest, Grandpa is a master of Yuxu, so this trick is naturally no problem for him."

"Humph! The way of the immortal is mysterious. It is no problem to mediate the destiny and move the stars. What's more, I will turn you into a mere weasel."

Jiang Ziya hesitated for a moment and reminded: "It's possible, but have you thought it through?"

"Think about it, think about it!"

The scholar was delighted: "That Huang Daxian roars freely in the mountains and forests, so it doesn't matter if this person is not worthy!"

"Are today's scholars so crazy..."

Jiang Ziya sighed again, stretched out his hand and drew two talismans on the scholar's palm: "To turn into a weasel, rub the palm of your left hand in a clockwise direction forty-nine times. If you want to turn back into a human, rub your right paw in a counterclockwise direction for ninety-nine times. If this technique is used for evil purposes, it will be punished by heaven. Don't say I didn't warn you."

"Don't dare!"

The scholar was overjoyed and began to rub the palm of his left hand vigorously.

In a moment, the scholar's clothes fell off and his body shrank rapidly, turning into a black-spotted weasel with a thin head, long neck and short limbs.

The weasel lowered its head to look at itself on the river surface, showing a look of satisfaction. It wagged its tail at the two of them, then impatiently dashed into the woods nearby.

"It's really evil..."

Jiang Ziya was also a little embarrassed and shook his head and said, "What is the name of this fairy? I wonder what brings you to Weishui?"

"Hehe, my name is Huang Rong. I heard that you were fishing here, so I came here to pay you a visit and to compete with you in fishing skills."

Huang Rong bowed and said, "The scholar just got there first, so I had no choice but to wait on the side. I didn't mean to eavesdrop."

"I am an unknown person, how can I ask for a visit?"

Jiang Ziya said calmly: "It is not a man's business to catch fish in a crooked path. I would rather catch fish in a straight path than in a crooked path. I do not fish for brocade scales, but only for kings and dukes. If you want to compete in fishing, I will consider you the winner."

"Yes, I also heard that Taigong used a straight hook to fish."

Huang Rong smiled and said, "That's right, I'm also using a straight hook, let's see if the fish will take the bait."

"Straight hook? You..."

Jiang Ziya was slightly startled and glanced at the fishing rod in Huang Rong's hand.

Sure enough, there was a glittering golden needle hanging under the fishing line.

The material of the golden needle is unknown, but it seems to be very heavy, giving people a feeling of being heavier than a thousand pounds.

"The Wei River is an unowned land. If you want to fish, go ahead. If this straight hook can really catch a big fish, it will be a great achievement."

Jiang Ziya was somewhat confused about Huang Rong's tactics, so he turned sideways and motioned for the other party to do as she pleased.

"Thank you, Grandpa."

Huang Rong sat down by the river and swung the fishing rod with force.

The golden needle emitted a dazzling golden light and fell into the river.

The surface of the river exploded, and countless fish swam over frantically, scrambling to bite the golden needles.

Soon, a golden carp stood out and bit the golden needle hard.

"Ah, the fish is biting."

Huang Rong smiled and swung the fishing rod. The carp jumped out of the water and fell heavily on the shore.

Jiang Ziya: "..."

"Hehe, the fish here are really easy to catch."

Huang Rong picked up the carp, cut open its belly with practiced skill, and started a fire to cook it: "Grandpa has been fishing here for so long, he must have caught a lot of fish, right?"

"...So the young lady is the descendant of the Golden Mother of the Jade Pool. I don't have the magical power of Xihua, so I can't learn this method."

Jiang Ziya was silent for a long time, then sighed: "Miss, this golden needle is also a peerless treasure, right? Wouldn't it be a bit dusty if you use it for fishing?"

"These fish coveted the precious iron and rushed forward to snatch it. They sacrificed their lives in vain, just like the bait. It's not my fault."

Huang Rong shrugged her shoulders and said, "A tool is a tool. If it can be put to good use, then it is used to its full potential. Besides, using this stick to fight and kill is not necessarily better than fishing."

"What the fairy said is very true. It is me who is too narrow-minded."

Jiang Ziya thought for a moment and thought it would be best to slip away. "I still have some things to do. So I'll take my leave now. I'll ask the fairy for advice another day."

"Hey, Grandpa, please don't go."

Huang Rong flipped the grilled fish and sprinkled various spices on it skillfully: "Actually, I came here to ask for help with something, Grandpa. The grilled fish is almost done. Do you want to eat it?"

"Grilled fish?"

Jiang Ziya stared at the grilled fish, which was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and resisted the urge to take a bite. "To be honest, I came out of seclusion this time to assist Xiqi, and I'm afraid I shouldn't get involved in other things."

"But Grandpa, haven't you been fishing here all the time..."

"Fairy is very smart, you should know what I mean."

"I know, but this method is too slow. If another year or so passes, I'm afraid the Conferred God Killing Tribulation will begin."

Huang Rong smiled and said, "I have discussed this with my husband and decided to speed up the process so that Xibohou Jichang will come to you on his own initiative."

"You invited King Wen?"

Jiang Ziya's expression changed slightly: "When will he arrive?"

"It will probably take another hour. Don't worry, Grandpa. He won't have time to eat the fish."

Huang Rong slowly turned the grilled fish and said, "Grandpa, eat this fish first. If King Wen is hungry later, I will catch another one."

"I'm not worried about that..."

Jiang Ziya was somewhat speechless: "Everything has its cause and effect, and haste makes waste. This matter involves the 800-year history of the Zhou Dynasty. If the fairy forcibly interferes, I'm afraid it will backfire. I'd better take my leave now."

"There is no other way. My husband has other things to do, so he went to Xiqi to meet Ji Chang."

"Who would have thought that when the Marquis of Xibo saw my husband, he insisted on worshipping him as his teacher."

"I think something is not right about this. If Ji Chang hadn't met Mr. Jiang, the title of Grandfather would have been passed on to my husband."

Huang Rong looked contented: "Yi and Lu, two old men, experienced both poverty and wealth. One was a fisherman and the other a farmhand. If they had not met the right people at the right time, they would have become heroes by the time they were old, and it would have been a disaster."

"This..., there is such a thing."

Jiang Ziya didn't bother to savor the deep meaning of the words: "...what did your husband say?"

The great calamity of the Conferred Gods is approaching, the cause and effect of heaven and earth are in disorder, and even the saints and leaders cannot predict everything.

Moreover, even under normal circumstances, Jiang Ziya would not be able to calculate the cause and effect of people outside of his destiny.

If the position of Grand Master was snatched away by someone else, then what role would he have in the entire Conferred God Tribulation...

It would be better to go back to Kunlun and have a good sleep.

"My husband didn't come here just to be a tutor, and he still needs help with that matter."

"So my husband recommended you to Ji Chang, saying that you are far better than him in governing the country with both civil and military skills. That's how he brought Ji Chang here."

Huang Rong clapped her hands: "The fish is ready. Ji Chang hasn't come yet. Grandpa, do you want to prepare it?"

"What's there to prepare for..."

Jiang Ziya sighed: "So, I owe you a huge favor before I even meet your husband?"

"Don't worry, we'll meet soon anyway."

Huang Rong smiled and said, "My husband has a pretty good relationship with your Chan Sect. We are all family, so there's no need to be so distant."

"That's what the fairy said..."

Jiang Ziya shook his head and held up the grilled fish: "I am a little hungry, so thank you for the grilled fish, I will do some work after I am full."

"Okay, please, Grandpa."

(End of this chapter)