Spring sowing a grain, Autumn harvesting ten thousand seeds.

On the fifth autumn, Sun Wukong arrived at the grain-producing area.

From atop the clouds, he gazed down upon the boundless plains where vast fields of ripe rice resembled a layer of gold sand sprinkled over the earth.

"Great Saint!"

A shout echoed from the ground.

Wukong followed the voice and saw the Star of Longevity waving at him from below.

He descended from the clouds.

"Great Saint."

The Star of Longevity approached with a gesture of respect, "Are you here to check on the grains?"

"I've heard that it will be a bumper crop this year."

Wukong smiled as he surveyed the surrounding rice fields: "It appears to be true."

The Star of Longevity nodded with a laugh: "Of course, it is."

This year was not only about reaping a bumper crop, but also achieving self-sufficiency in grain without relying on the immortals' Daoist skills.

The Star of Longevity led Wukong through the rice fields, introducing him to the new rice varieties there.

Before long, seven girls came running over.

"It's the Great King, indeed the Great King!"

"Why is the Great King here?"

The girls quickly surrounded Wukong.

Upon seeing these familiar little ones, Wukong felt a headache brewing.

"How come you are here?"

He asked the spider demons.

"We're here on a school trip."

The spider demons eagerly replied: "We were just harvesting rice!"

They came here because their school had organized an autumn field trip.

"Great King, why don't you come and visit us at school?"

"Yeah, come play with us!"

Once the spider demons clung onto Wukong, they wouldn't let go.

Wukong was rather vexed: "Who is your leading teacher?"

"It's me."

The Water Moon Fairy walked over from the other side of the rice field: "I'm in charge of them."

"Are you still teaching, Fairy?"

Wukong was surprised to find the Water Moon Fairy still worked part-time at the school.

But that was not important; Wukong just wanted the Water Moon Fairy to take these little ones away.

He was about to convey this to the Fairy when the Water Moon Fairy suddenly spoke up.

"Great Saint, I'm looking for Elder Jin Chan. Have you seen him?"

"Elder Jin Chan?"

Wukong showed his surprise: "He came here as well?"

"Yes."

The Water Moon Fairy nodded.

She often asked monks to tell the children stories and today was Elder Jin Chan's turn.

"Let me check."

Wukong calculated with his fingers and then gazed towards the vast rice fields.

The plump rice ears hung low, swaying like golden waves when the wind blew.

Wukong aligned the direction, stretched out his hand, a figure was pulled from the distant rice field, quickly flew forward, and landed before everyone.

It was Elder Jin Chan.

"The control over your miniature universe has become more profound, Great Saint."

The Water Moon Fairy couldn't help thinking of the two famous Daoist skills that Wukong was known for in Wanling City recently.

One was the miniature universe, as expansive as heaven and earth; none can escape his grasp.

The other was the Feather Plucking Skill which, combined with the miniature universe, made for an invincible duo.

The miniature universe that Wukong had just displayed lacked the previous power and even made no sound.

But the fact that he could bring Elder Jin Chan to them demonstrated his precision, just right to draw him out.

"Amitābha, this poor monk has lost his way again."

Elder Jin Chan brought his palms together in gratitude to Wukong.

"Elder, why did you use your Dharma Embodiment to come out here?"

Wukong sized up Elder Jin Chan.

"I still need to study the musical notes."

Elder Jin Chan said with a smile, "It's more convenient to travel when incarnated."

"But..."

He frowned slightly and said, "For some reason, my Dharma Embodiment has not been following my commands again lately."

"That's to be expected."

Sun Wukong said with a laugh, "Immortal Zhen Yuan is adjusting the Spiritual Network, and the Spiritual Energy is a bit unstable."

To facilitate the future laying of tracks on the ground, Immortal Zhen Yuan is reorganizing the nodes of the Spiritual Network and planning to open several main channels.

Once the main channels are opened, there will be invisible paths formed on the ground of Wanling Country, which will provide power for ground transportation.

"Fairy, you should tie the elder up with a rope!"

Sun Wukong said.

Water Moon Fairy hadn't replied yet, but the Spider Demons were already excited.

"Let us do it, let us do it!"

They spat out spider silk and joyfully tied Elder Jin Chan up like a zongzi (rice dumpling).

"...No need for so much."

Sun Wukong then asked them to loosen it a bit, and had Water Moon Fairy take them to play.

After they left, Sun Wukong immediately felt much quieter, and he left the rice field with Shou Xing (the Star of Longevity).

Apart from the plains filled with rice, the continuous mountains on the other side had been sectioned into orchards.

The valleys and hillsides were filled with the fragrance of ripe fruits.

"How can it be so abundant?"

Sun Wukong found it unbelievable, "What method did you use?"

"The ones managing the orchards are plant spirits that have achieved sentience, there are fifty thousand odd demons."

Shou Xing said, "They consider the orchards their home and have driven away all the bugs."

"There is also a reservoir under construction on the other side of the mountain."

Shou Xing then asked, "Would the Great Saint like to take a look?"

"Take me there."

Sun Wukong followed Shou Xing to the other side of the mountain.

He turned back halfway up the hill and saw the seven Spider Demons still happily playing in the rice field.

They ran through the fields, pulling a kite named Jin Chanzi.

"Come back, quick, put down the elder!"

Water Moon Fairy was chasing behind them.

Sun Wukong looked up at Elder Jin Chan, who didn't seem to mind this way of flying.

Let's save him after they're done playing.

Sun Wukong thought.

They bypassed the rolling orchards and saw a uniquely constructed reservoir being built among the mountains.

"Great Saint."

West Sea Dragon King was supervising the construction of the reservoir and immediately came forward to pay his respects upon seeing Sun Wukong's arrival.

"Dragon King, what brings you here?"

Sun Wukong asked.

"Miss Ao Luan arranged for me to work under Immortal Zhen Yuan," the Dragon King said with a smile, knowing well the importance of the reservoir to the terrestrial nation after having managed clouds and rain for many years.

"Once this reservoir is completed, it can double the grain-producing area."

West Sea Dragon King introduced to Sun Wukong.

This reservoir could double the grain yield of nearby areas, ensure a stable supply even in droughts or floods, allow for crop rotation, which is also beneficial for the land.

Sun Wukong couldn't help but praise the designer of the reservoir – Immortal Zhen Yuan knew how to get things done.

After becoming the Master of Spring Palace, he had done a great job in various constructions, and the planning of Wanling City didn't incorporate too much of his personal aesthetics.

Turns out his sense of aesthetics was utilized in some of the external projects.

"The name Rainbow Reservoir could be changed."

Sun Wukong said to West Sea Dragon King, "You don't have to build it in a myriad of colors."

It's so hideously ugly!

Half an hour later, Sun Wukong returned to the rice field.

He wanted to find the Spider Demons to rescue Elder Jin Chan, but he was startled again upon seeing them.

"Let me teach you, this is how you correctly fly a kite..."

Water Moon Fairy was pulling the string, expertly flying the kite.

"Sister, you're so amazing!"

The seven Spider Demons looked at her with adoration.

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