The Lunar New Year is approaching, and the noodle shop's business is busier by the day.

Bull Demon King has expanded the shop, yet it's still packed with people every day, with no downtime.

If not for the addition of two more staff members, they couldn't have coped.

Thousand-mile Eye and Sharp-Hearing Ear bustled about the shop, their clothes bearing the noodle shop's slogans.

"Quality ingredients, covering all bases!"

"Bull Demon King noodles, superbly delicious!"

Seeing these slogans, the customers were deeply impressed.

No wonder Bull Demon King's business was thriving; not only were his noodles excellent, but even the slogans were brilliantly crafted.

Thousand-mile Eye and Sharp-Hearing Ear inquired about the price of new Sound Symbols, working tirelessly each day.

After a bustling two weeks, the eve of the Lunar New Year arrived.

Bull Demon King decided to take a few days off, and the noodle shop was about to close temporarily. Still, Thousand-mile Eye and Sharp-Hearing Ear hadn't saved up enough money.

Bull Demon King handed them a stack of Talisman Coins.

"This is your bonus."

With a smile, he said, "In a couple of days, Wanling Hall will hold a banquet, and Miss Daji will be there. If you want to buy gifts, now is the best time to shop."

"Boss Bull, you're truly a good person!"

Thousand-mile Eye and Sharp-Hearing Ear, filled with gratitude, ran to queue at the Sound Symbol Store immediately.

Outside the Sound Symbol Store, due to the hot sales of the new symbols, the line stretched down the street, and they joined the end, unable to even see the store's entrance.

"I'm not sure how long it'll take."

Thousand-mile Eye was somewhat anxious.

"However long it takes, we must wait."

Sharp-Hearing Ear's eyes were filled with determination: "For Miss Daji, what's a little waiting?"

They waited all night, and before their turn came, some people at the front began to leave.

"Why are they not waiting anymore?" Thousand-mile Eye asked.

"They're sold out."

Sharp-Hearing Ear overheard some people's conversations: "The Sound Symbol Store is closing, and won't reopen until after the New Year."

"How can that be!"

Thousand-mile Eye was suddenly anxious: "Let's go inside and see."

Sharp-Hearing Ear nodded, and they squeezed into the shop together.

A large rooster was directing little demons to tidy up the shop.

"Star Official!"

Thousand-mile Eye and Sharp-Hearing Ear greeted him.

"Hmm?"

The Star Official turned around, glancing at them: "Are you here to buy Sound Symbols, too?"

"Of course!"

The two asked eagerly: "Are there any left?"

"Don't worry, I saved some for you."

The rooster, aware of their intentions, handed over the reserved Sound Symbols.

The new Sound Symbol was a dial, valued at 1000 Talisman Coins, capable of pairing with ten contacts.

Thousand-mile Eye and Sharp-Hearing Ear bought two old models and, with the rooster's help, paired them with the beads on the dial.

Two days later, immortals gathered at Wanling Hall, summarizing the developments of the past ten years.

The first decade concluded, and Wanling City underwent revolutionary changes.

All transitional goals were substantially achieved, with a population of 1.2 million, and all technologies made breakthrough progress.

The immortals reminisced about their past efforts with much emotion, feeling a profound sense of achievement.

Sun Wukong had Princess Iron Fan announce the plans for the next decade.

The next ten years, Wanling Country will continue to attract population while solidifying and fully implementing the technological achievements of the previous decade.

All these were expected by everyone.

However, the focus of Wanling Country shifted.

"We are going to establish an Academy City, focusing on developing education and cultivating talents."

Princess Iron Fan said.

The cultivation of talent can no longer be deferred; as the population of Wanling City continues to grow, sufficient resources must be provided for talent cultivation.

A massive Academy City was put on the agenda.

In order to meet the talent cultivation needs of the next several decades, Academy City must not be smaller than Yunxiao City.

"Academy City must also float in the air."

Sun Wukong added a statement for Princess Iron Fan.

The Immortals were immediately invigorated, finally presented with a challenging target.

"Great King."

Amid the discussions of the Immortals, Bear Demon King asked, "Isn't it too rushed to build the Floating City?"

"The concentration of Spiritual Energy is already sufficient."

Sun Wukong said, "I hope that Academy City possesses the most advanced technology in Wanling Country."

He wanted to provide the best environment for the children, allowing them to broaden their horizons and learn more.

The Immortals had no further questions.

Subsequently, on the day of the Spring Festival, Wanling City hosted a grand celebration.

On the streets, humans and demons gathered together to celebrate the completion of the ten-year plan.

After nightfall, they once again saw Fairy Chang'e and others gracefully dancing in the sky.

Daji, rarely seen, also performed.

Her appearance created a sensation in Wanling City and pushed the banquet at Wanling Hall to its climax.

Thousand-mile Eye and Sharp-Hearing Ear were both dumbfounded.

After the dancing and singing, they found Daji and gave her music symbols.

It had been a long time since Daji had accepted gifts from men, but she was in a good mood today and gifted them with a smile, accepting their presents.

The two stood rooted to the spot, as if their souls were ensnared by her smile.

"Is this the new music symbol?"

Daji curiously examined the watch face.

"Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon..."

The watch face had twelve marks, set with twelve beads, two of which were decorative, and the remaining ten could be matched with independent music symbols.

In the middle of the watch face, a hand was constantly swinging.

"This represents time."

Daji saw some numbers written between the twelve marks.

The direction pointed by the hand indicated the time.

"Daji, let me take a look at it."

Seeing the watch face in Daji's hand, Sun Wukong couldn't help but speak.

Ever since he had the Mysterious Light Mirror, no one had given him a music symbol anymore.

Daji passed the watch face up to him.

"Well done…"

Sun Wukong nodded in approval.

He glanced at the watch face, a hint of golden light sparked in his eyes, and he saw through its structure.

This music symbol was an exquisite pocket watch, a combination of technology and runes.

Moreover, it could no longer just be called a music symbol, as inside were many intertwined Daoist Talismans, forming a cohesive whole.

These talismans included the technology of time.

"Indeed, the path of Runes is correct."

Sun Wukong thought to himself.

A piece of talisman paper couldn't support too many runes, but using new materials and technology, various runes could be combined.

Different runes combined could create something unimaginable…

Sun Wukong handed the watch face back to Daji.

The banquet continued late into the night, and everyone left with great satisfaction.

Daji, holding the watch face, returned to Chuanyin Hall, but the following days were bothersome.

"Ah, these two guys are so annoying!"

Unable to bear Thousand-mile Eye and Sharp-Hearing Ear chatting with her daily, she gifted the watch face to two Fox Demons next door.

The deeds of Thousand-mile Eye and Sharp-Hearing Ear had already spread throughout Chuanyin Hall.

The female demons knew that, as Immortals, to please Daji, they even worked at the Bull Demon King's shop.

The two female demons, feeling sympathetic towards Thousand-mile Eye and Sharp-Hearing Ear, took the watch face and kindly relayed messages to Daji for them.

This generated another effect.

They fell in love.

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