"My brother's few days, indeed turned out to be just a few days."

Sun Wukong returned to Wanling Hall and saw the smile on Ao Luan's face.

He simply nodded and said nothing about the matters of the Kingdom of Chechi.

In the following period, he paid no further attention to the Kingdom of Chechi or Lady Earth Flow, as if this minor issue had been completely forgotten by him, and everything returned to calm.

In the blink of an eye, winter arrived.

Ao Luan came to Wanling Hall and bumped into Immortal Zhenyuan at the entrance.

"Immortal, do you also have something to report?"

Ao Luan was puzzled. Shouldn't the reports from Immortal Zhenyuan be delivered to her?

"I came to discuss runes with my younger brother."

Immortal Zhenyuan said.

"Runes?"

Ao Luan was even more baffled: "Which runes?"

"My younger brother's runes."

Immortal Zhenyuan explained.

Ao Luan's eyes lit up: "Have you discovered any new findings?"

Immortal Zhenyuan was referring to the 'Holy' rune. The research on this rune's character had been underway for quite some time, and its motivating effect had already been applied in many areas.

In schools, workshops, and libraries, the Holy character could be seen everywhere.

The Holy characters drawn by the demons were not very powerful and had no side effects, but they could cultivate a positive and proactive work atmosphere and had a wide range of uses.

Therefore, the demons also held expectations for other effects of the 'Holy' character, hoping to develop more functions.

But so far, there had been no progress.

"There are no new findings."

Immortal Zhenyuan's response was the same.

Ao Luan was somewhat disappointed: "Then why are you looking for my brother?"

"I've discovered that the best effect of this rune from my younger brother might only be for motivation."

Immortal Zhenyuan stated.

Ao Luan was about to ask further when her gaze suddenly shifted.

From the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of Sun Wukong walking out from within the hall.

"Brother?"

Ao Luan called out.

"What?"

Immortal Zhenyuan turned his head to see, but there was no one in sight.

"Where is my younger brother?"

Ao Luan hesitated, uncertain: "It seems like he just suddenly disappeared."

"Your karmic obstacles are too great."

Immortal Zhenyuan shook his head, taking Ao Luan's vision for a hallucination.

Both entered Wanling Hall to see Sun Wukong sitting cross-legged, just having opened his eyes.

"Why have you come?"

He inquired.

"My younger brother..."

Immortal Zhenyuan started to tell him about the rune research.

"If nothing has been discovered, then there is no need to toil over developing it."

Sun Wukong said.

"It's not that nothing has been discovered; it may be because of the Immortal Position."

Immortal Zhenyuan remarked: "You hold the Jade Seal. Why not assign yourself an Immortal Position so that the 'Holy' character will then have other uses."

He came here hoping Sun Wukong would take charge of a specific task.

"I have no desire to manage an Immortal Position."

However, Sun Wukong shook his head in refusal.

To take charge of an Immortal Position for the sake of a rune's effect was putting the cart before the horse.

The most suitable Immortal Position for him might only emerge after the creation of the Wanling Immortal Path.

"Well, let it be."

Immortal Zhenyuan was somewhat disappointed but understood what Sun Wukong meant, and so he said no more.

Sun Wukong then looked towards Ao Luan: "Ao Luan, what is it that you seek me for?"

"Brother, there's something amiss with the situation in various countries."

Ao Luan answered with a bow.

When Sun Wukong last spoke of slow progress in trade, she blamed herself for inefficiency and subsequently paid more attention to the affairs of various nations.

Sun Wukong was somewhat interested in this piece of news, raising an eyebrow: "What's strange?"

"The Government of the Kingdom of Chechi is secretly purchasing large amounts of copper coins from various countries."

Ao Luan reported.

About half a year ago, individual merchants began to exchange Gold and silver for copper coins across various countries.

Initially, Ao Luan had not paid much attention, but recently she noticed that during transactions, some places experienced a shortage of copper coins.

She conducted a brief investigation and discovered that copper coins from various countries had been quietly flowing into the Kingdom of Chechi.

"In this period, several countries have decreased the amount of silver they exchange for copper coins."

Ao Luan said.

"Of course."

Sun Wukong nodded, acknowledging that as copper coins were being acquired, their quantity decreased. Consequently, the market's need for copper coin transactions would increase their exchange rate.

It seems Lady Earth Flow's strategic arrangement was taking effect.

"Brother!"

Ao Luan suggested, "Since they need copper coins, we could issue small denomination Rune Coins and circulate them there, replacing the copper coins."

She saw this as an opportune moment to promote the Rune Coins of Wanling Country.

"There's no need to print them specially."

Sun Wukong shook his head.

"Why is that?"

Ao Luan did not understand.

"I have my considerations."

Sun Wukong responded, "Just watch closely; we should not interfere at this moment."

"…Understood."

Although Ao Luan found it odd, she complied.

Sun Wukong knew the cause of this situation.

Somebody had taken control of a new minting technology and would naturally buy up a large amount of copper coins for melting, a process with significant profit margins.

That person behind the scenes was none other than Lady Earth Flow. With the Buddhist sect possessing endless wealth in the Western Continent, she could, if she wished, deceive everyone, including the King of Chechi.

However, the government's involvement indicated that Lady Earth Flow had offered the benefits to the King.

She clearly wasn't content with just a share of the spoils; she harbored greater ambitions.

"She will come to me again."

Sun Wukong thought.

As time passed, there was an increasingly severe shortage of copper coins in various countries, affecting trade. Only then did the kings become alert to the issue.

Each began their investigations, eventually realizing that the copper coins had imperceptibly made their way to the Kingdom of Chechi.

Subsequently, representatives were sent to Chechi to buy back the copper coins at original prices.

But the King of Chechi naturally refused.

"Grandmaster."

The King called for the Grandmaster and said with a smile, "Those fools want to buy back copper coins at original prices, as if it were that simple!"

He told the Grandmaster that he intended to force other nations to pay more silver and gold based on the new exchange rate, hoping to make a fortune!

"Your Majesty, let's not be hasty."

The Grandmaster advised quickly, "Let's wait until our new currency is minted before exchanging with them to make more profit."

"That makes sense!"

The King was delighted, forgetting all about the minting process in his joy.

The Grandmaster's strategy was truly ingenious; with just a few tricks, he made a fool out of the other countries.

But it wasn't long before someone came to cause the King an annoyance.

"Your Majesty!"

The Prime Minister of Chechi approached the King and said with a bow, "Please return the copper coins to the other countries immediately!"

"Why do you say this, Prime Minister?"

The King's face darkened. He was on the verge of securing a substantial wealth; there was no reason to give in so easily.

"Your Majesty has already made a substantial profit from minting coins, why bother using merchant tactics and covet immediate gains?"

The Prime Minister advised, "Your Majesty governs the country; international relations should be given priority."

"Prime Minister, you are mistaken."

The Grandmaster immediately stood up to refute, "We bought the copper coins with real silver and gold, we haven't stolen or robbed anyone. If they are foolish, how can that be our fault?"

"You're making sense."

The King stroked his beard and nodded in agreement.

Seeing this, the Prime Minister frowned slightly and felt compelled to coldly remind him.

"Your Majesty, do not forget the promises made to you by the Wanling Hall."

The Prime Minister then said, "Please consider the bigger picture, Your Majesty."

The King's expression changed abruptly, "Are you trying to threaten me?"

"Your Majesty, just as Wanling Hall has promised you, we can do the same."

The Grandmaster quickly made a bow and said, "We have no power in other countries; we will surely honor Your Majesty above all."

"Good!"

The King was pleased, "The Grandmaster understands me!"

He glared at the Prime Minister, growing increasingly dissatisfied with him.

Compared to the far-sighted Grandmaster, this Prime Minister was simply inept.

"You are dismissed!"

The King waved his hand, relieving the Prime Minister of his duties and then declared, "From now on, the Grandmaster will take over your position!"

The Grandmaster gave the Prime Minister a smug look.

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