When Sun Wukong returned to Huaguo Mountain, the Dragon King had already been waiting for a day.
Sun Wukong let out a wry laugh and apologized profusely.
"You don't need to apologize."
The Dragon King smiled and said, "Today I accompanied Lu'er around Huaguo Mountain for the whole day, and it was truly an eye-opener!"
The things he saw today were indeed impressive.
Sun Wukong invited him into Shuilian Cave, had the lesser demons serve tea, and asked, "You must have a reason for coming here, what is it?"
"This matter is not urgent."
The Dragon King waved his hand and said, "I have a favor to ask of you."
He looked at Sun Wukong expectantly: "You have cultivated the demons of Huaguo Mountain very well, could you possibly allow my dragon descendants to come here and learn your techniques?"
After seeing the transformation of Huaguo Mountain, the Dragon King was no longer satisfied with the unchanging Dragon Palace.
Sun Wukong happily nodded: "That's no problem at all."
He agreed immediately.
"Another thing..." the Dragon King, feeling happy, continued, "I would like to establish trade with Huaguo Mountain, but I'm not sure what the Dragon Palace could offer in exchange. Do you have any suggestions?"
"Of course!"
Sun Wukong's eyes lit up; the Dragon King's proposal couldn't have come at a better time.
"I want to write a book on medicine. You could collect underwater herbal medicines to trade with us."
The oceans are governed by the Four Sea Dragon Kings, so obtaining any herb is easily done.
The Dragon King agreed without much thought.
"Gathering herbs is simple."
The Dragon King had an idea: "But in that case, I hope you could also teach some techniques of herb cultivation to the Dragon Palace."
He saw the cultivation of Hemostatic Grass on Yongchun Island of Huaguo Mountain and realized that, like all medicinal herbs, those in the Dragon Palace also needed to learn how to cultivate them to avoid depleting the sea's resources.
"Of course, that's possible."
Sun Wukong nodded in agreement.
Trade between Huaguo Mountain and the Dragon Palace was extraordinary, and beneficial for both sides.
Sun Wukong and the Dragon King then discussed for a long time and added some details.
The Dragon King also promised Sun Wukong that he would have the sea turtles gather information about underwater herbs, which would be organized and handed to him.
This was necessary for the compilation of Sun Wukong's medicinal book.
Once they finalized the details of the trade, the Dragon King finally brought up the reason he had come to Huaguo Mountain.
"The Seven Great Saints of the Demon World are recruiting soldiers and buying horses in the Northern Continent, gathering over a hundred thousand demons, aiming to establish the Demon Kingdom."
The Dragon King informed Sun Wukong, "They are dissatisfied with the random management of the group of demons, so they sent out some demons to invite some capable Demon Kings from Huaguo Mountain."
At this, the Dragon King couldn't help but laugh.
"Though these demons despise Huaguo Mountain, they have to admit that the management here is good."
Sun Wukong furrowed his brow.
"Seven Great Saints?"
He found it strange: "Weren't there only six?"
"There is also the Bear Demon King in the Northern Continent."
The Dragon King explained, "He commands tens of thousands of demon soldiers and recently became sworn brothers with the other six Great Saints."
Sun Wukong felt relieved.
A Great Saint of the Demon World he hadn't heard of couldn't be that formidable.
The Dragon King continued, "The Sea Demons of the Dragon Palace have noticed a group of demons crossing the sea, and I came especially to warn you."
Aoguang glanced at Ao Luan, saying he was here to warn Sun Wukong, but it seemed more like he cared about Ao Luan.
She is the second Great King of Huaguo Mountain, responsible for its daily affairs, the primary target of the seven Great Saints— the Dragon King worried these demons might intend to target her.
"The demons have already arrived."
Sun Wukong silently calculated; indeed, a group of unfamiliar demons had arrived at Huaguo Mountain.
"You must be cautious."
The Dragon King told Sun Wukong, "These Great Saints are not to be underestimated; they likely have ulterior motives and want to set you against the Demon World."
Sun Wukong nodded.
But he didn't think this was a big problem.
"Is the recommendation hall complete?"
Sun Wukong turned to ask Ao Luan.
Ao Luan shook her head: "Not yet."
"Go call Daji."
Sun Wukong summoned Mei Hu.
"Great King."
Mei Hu arrived at Shuilian Cave and performed a bow: "Do you have any instructions?"
"A group of unwelcome guests have come to Huaguo Mountain."
Sun Wukong said: "Transform back to your original appearance and subdue them for me, try not to kill if possible."
"My pleasure."
Mei Hu nodded.
She lifted her skirt, twirled around, her short hair instantly turned back into long hair, and she left Shuilian Cave looking tender and delicate.
The Demon Kings present were dumbstruck.
"Brother..." Ao Luan was also extremely astonished: "Isn't her brain damaged?"
Sun Wukong shook his head.
Mei Hu's aesthetic sense was higher than that of ordinary people, it took a peculiar direction, but she actually knew what demons liked.
For her, bewitching a group of demons was as easy as bewitching a group of ancient people.
Sure enough, in less than two days, those demons were utterly beguiled by Mei Hu, betraying one after another.
As a result, Sun Wukong obtained a lot of intelligence about the Demon Kingdom.
The Demon Kingdom has not yet fully established itself and is currently gathering talents.
Not long after, the Seven Great Saints sent another group of demons, this time, all delicate and pretty female demons.
Upon receiving the intelligence, Sun Wukong's eyes swept across Shuilian Cave.
"Who among you will take on this beauty trap mission?"
Upon hearing 'beauty trap', the Demon Kings all spoke up righteously.
"Great King, I can go!"
"It is my duty!"
"Don't compete with me!"
The Demon Kings argued with each other, each bearing a 'if I don't enter hell, who will' expression.
But after looking at all the Demon Kings, Sun Wukong found no suitable candidate.
"Daji." he asked Mei Hu: "Can you handle female demons?"
"No."
Daji shook her head: "The prettier the woman, the more they detest me."
She cheekily glanced at Sun Wukong: "Great King, you might try it yourself."
"Talking nonsense!"
Ao Luan became furiously enraged.
Daji looked at her: "Don't you want to see what the Great King would look like dressed up?"
Ao Luan suddenly remembered something she had hidden in her room, and hesitated.
This does present a good opportunity for her brother to accept that set of clothes.
But she immediately dismissed the idea.
"Brother." Ao Luan turned around, bowed to Sun Wukong, and said: "Please establish a recommendation office yourself."
"Very well..."
Sun Wukong thought for a moment, pulled out a Monkey Hair, blew on it, and transformed it into several Monkey Spirits that went off in the distance.
The Demon Kings didn't know what he intended to do and wanted to ask further.
At this time, Immortal Zhen Yuan, who had just finished listening to The Three Pure Ones' sermon, walked into Shuilian Cave.
"Eminent brother." He smiled broadly, appearing somewhat mysterious as he said: "Guess what I've brought for you?"
Sun Wukong shook his head: "I'm not guessing."
Immortal Zhen Yuan laughed heartily and pulled out a Flat Peach from his sleeve: "After the sermon, I met the Queen Mother, and she gave me a Flat Peach. I thought you've never tasted it before, so I brought it especially for you to try."
Sun Wukong was a bit dumbfounded, staring blankly at the Flat Peach.
Is this thing so easy to obtain?
"Quickly have a taste."
Immortal Zhen Yuan handed the Flat Peach to Sun Wukong: "You are a monkey, surely you like peaches."
Before Sun Wukong could react, Ao Luan was staring at Immortal Zhen Yuan with a furious expression.
How annoying this guy is!
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