Conferred Gods: Master Tongtian is my master

Chapter 291 Visiting Bo Yikao

Upon hearing this, Emperor Xin's eyes flashed with approval. He nodded slightly and said solemnly:

"What the Taoist said is absolutely right. I will definitely keep it in mind and in the future I will definitely open up more avenues for talent and not stick to one style."

"At the same time, please rest assured, Taoist priest, I will treat people with sincerity and trust them, so that every talent who works for my Great Merchants can feel my sincerity and respect."

Afterwards, Emperor Xin told Luo Shu about some difficult military and national affairs, hoping that he would help him with advice and thus get some ideas to solve the problems.

Afterwards, Luo Shu no longer avoided Shen Gongbao and asked Emperor Xin to meet Bo Yikao.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Xin nodded, and ordered someone to take Luo Shu and Shen Gongbao to the dungeon where Bo Yikao was imprisoned.

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While walking on the road, Shen Gongbao asked with a puzzled look on his face:

"Master Luoshu, who is this Bo Yikao? Why is he imprisoned?"

When Luo Shu heard Shen Gongbao's words, a smile appeared on his face, and he said as he walked:

"Uncle Shen, you may not know that Bo Yikao is Ji Chang's eldest son, and he is now imprisoned in the dungeon by the king."

"As for why I was detained, that's a long story. But we still have plenty of time, so we can talk as we walk."

Upon hearing this, Shen Gongbao frowned slightly and his pace unconsciously slowed down a bit, as if he was full of curiosity and confusion about this past event.

He turned his head to look at Luo Shu, his eyes flashing with inquiry, and his tone was a little deep:

"Brother Luoshu, don't be anxious. Please tell me in detail."

"How did Bo Yikao step into the vortex of the court step by step, and why did he drag himself into this unprovoked disaster in the name of saving his father?"

Luo Shu smiled slightly and looked into the distance, as if he had penetrated the barriers of time and space and returned to that magnificent period of history.

"This story begins after Ji Chang entered Chaoge. The king sensed that he had evil intentions, so he found a way to imprison him."

"Everyone in Xiqi was heartbroken upon hearing the tragic news. Bo Yikao, as the eldest son, was even more worried."

"So, after receiving the news, Bo Yikao prepared gifts and went to Chaoge to save his father... That's what happened."

Having said that, Luo Shu stopped, turned and faced Shen Gongbao, his eyes flashing with admiration and emotion.

"Uncle Shen, to be honest, I admire Bo Yikao very much."

"After all, everyone knows that if Ji Chang gets into trouble in Chaoge, he will be the next Xibohou."

"So, from this incident, we can see that Bo Yikao is also a filial person."

Upon hearing this, Shen Gongbao nodded slightly, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

"Indeed, after hearing what you said, I also feel that Bo Yikao is a man of affection and righteousness."

"However, the affairs of the court are unpredictable. How can it be easy for him to do as he wishes?"

Luo Shu sighed and continued:

"Uncle Master is right. Although Bo Yikao is extremely talented, he is still too naive to be caught in the vortex of power struggle."

Before they knew it, they had arrived at the main entrance of the dungeon.

"Master Imperial Master, Master Liaison Officer, this is the dungeon where Bo Yikao is imprisoned. Next, someone will lead you two in."

After saying this, the guard turned around and walked up to the leader who was in charge of the dungeon, gave him a few instructions, and then walked back.

Accompanying them was a middle-aged man wearing iron armor and with a stern face. This man was the supervisor of the dungeon.

The guard's voice was low and respectful, breaking the silence around them:

"My lords, this is Lord Yin Qinyin who is in charge of the dungeon. Next, let him lead you inside. I will take my leave now."

"Well, okay, thank you very much, go down!" Luo Shu nodded in response.

After the guard's figure gradually disappeared, Luo Shu turned his gaze to Yin Qin standing beside him.

"Lord Yin, thank you for your help." Luo Shu stepped forward and said in a calm tone.

Yin Qin heard this, bowed and said respectfully:

"It is my honor to lead the way for the Imperial Master and the Liaison Officer. Please follow me into the dungeon."

After saying this, he waved his hand lightly, and his deputy quickly took action, pushing the heavy stone door slowly open.

With a creaking sound, a cold breath blew in the face, mixed with the smell of mildew and copper rust, making people shiver involuntarily.

"My Lords, please."

Yin Qin was the first to step into the dungeon, his steps were steady and without any hesitation, followed closely by Luo Shu and Shen Gongbao.

Inside the dungeon, the dim candlelight flickered, casting mottled shadows on the surrounding stone walls.

There was a depressing atmosphere in the air, as if even breathing had become heavy.

They walked slowly down the narrow stone steps, each step producing a firm echo that reverberated in the silent space.

"This dungeon is divided into three floors, and the nature of the prisoners held on each floor is different."

Lord Yin introduced as he walked. His voice echoed in the dungeon with an unquestionable authority. "Bo Yikao is imprisoned in solitary confinement in the deepest part. It is the safest and most secret place."

As we went deeper, the surrounding scene became more and more eerie. The occasional low moans and the sound of copper chains colliding made people's heartstrings tense.

However, Luo Shu and Shen Gongbao remained unmoved. Their gazes remained firm, as if they were not in a dungeon but in a fairyland.

Seeing that Luo Shu and Shen Gongbao looked calm, Yin Qin secretly admired them and exclaimed, "They are worthy of being the people chosen by the king. They really have something."

Finally, at the end of the long and winding dungeon passage, a heavy wooden door appeared in front of everyone.

The surface of the wooden door is covered with traces of time, and the mottled paint color reveals the countless secrets and stories it carries.

Yin Qin, the dungeon supervisor, stopped and his figure stretched out in the dim candlelight, looking particularly solemn.

He turned slowly, looked at Luo Shu and Shen Gongbao with deep eyes, and said in a deep voice:

"This is where Bo Yikao is imprisoned. It may be a bit dirty and messy in there. I hope you can forgive me if it offends your eyes."

Hearing this, Luo Shu raised his eyebrows slightly and nodded gently, his eyes revealing unquestionable determination:

"Lord Yin, you are too kind. We came here voluntarily, and we also have some questions that we need to ask Bo Yikao in person."

Shen Gongbao stood aside, his eyes flickering with a calm expression.

"Master Yin, please open the door."

Luo Shu spoke slowly. Although his voice was light, it revealed an irresistible power.

Yin Qin nodded in agreement after hearing this, then took out a bunch of keys from his waist, skillfully found the corresponding one, and slowly inserted it into the lock of the wooden door.

With a slight "click", the lock was opened, and the wooden door slowly opened inward, revealing the small and dark space inside.

A smell of mold and decay hit me in the face, making me frown.

But Luo Shu and Shen Gongbao didn't care at all. They strode over the threshold and entered the room where Bo Yikao was imprisoned.

The dim light barely penetrated the narrow windows and sprinkled on the ground, adding a touch of eerie color to this claustrophobic space.

The air was filled with the smell of dampness and mildew, which formed a sharp contrast with the freshness outside.

In this dim and depressing environment, a figure curled up in the corner stands out.