At night, the Bull Demon King looked back at Lotus Island for the last time.

"You're leaving?"

A voice suddenly arose.

The Bull Demon King jumped in fright, turned his head, and there stood Sun Wukong by the seaside.

"If you really can't bear to leave," said Sun Wukong, "then stay on Huaguo Mountain."

The face of the Bull Demon King turned cold: "When did you know I was here?"

Sun Wukong did not answer.

The Bull Demon King felt angry: "You knew and didn't expose me, humiliating me like this; how can I stay!"

Sun Wukong shook his head: "I didn't expose you because I knew it would definitely make you leave; that's why I am appearing before you now."

The Bull Demon King had already achieved a lot, passed his academic assessment, and was about to leave Huaguo Mountain.

After much thought, Sun Wukong still decided to try and retain him.

"In a few years, there will be a floating Royal City on Huaguo Mountain," said Sun Wukong. "At that time, Huaguo Mountain will issue a second call for talents."

"Unlike last time, this time I'm not looking for mortals; you are the talent I need."

Sun Wukong extended an invitation to the Bull Demon King: "You only scored sixty in your academic assessment and still need to gain work experience; you shouldn't leave now."

Under the moonlight, the Bull Demon King felt infuriatingly ashamed.

How did this guy know he scored sixty!

He finally calmed down a bit and then scoffed coldly: "I am a devil that was ordered by the Jade Emperor to be captured; do you dare to keep me?"

"If you are willing, I will seek forgiveness from the Heavenly Palace for you."

Sun Wukong said.

This statement surprised the Bull Demon King greatly.

He looked at Sun Wukong, whose eyes were as gentle as when he first invited him.

"I've lost."

The Bull Demon King thought to himself.

Having lived on Huaguo Mountain for so many years, he gradually understood what kind of existence Sun Wukong was.

Sun Wukong was not a traitor of the Demon World, but a truly wise Demon Immortal.

What he was doing could well be seen as saving the Demon Clan in another way.

The Bull Demon King sighed slightly.

"Sun Wukong."

For the first time, the Bull Demon King addressed him by his full name: "I underestimated you; that was my mistake, and I apologize to you."

Sun Wukong raised an eyebrow.

"But I cannot stay."

The Bull Demon King continued: "A person as kind-hearted as you will surely ruin the Demon Clan."

Sun Wukong's actions were too benevolent; he educated the demons to gain recognition from the Heavenly Palace and to integrate into this world.

But the Bull Demon King was different from Sun Wukong; he didn't trust the Heavenly Palace.

"I am not kind-hearted," Sun Wukong said. "It's just that I've chosen the best method."

The Bull Demon King laughed: "Then I really hope to see your other methods."

Sun Wukong smiled: "You won't see them."

The Bull Demon King looked into Sun Wukong's bright eyes and sighed softly in his heart.

He and Sun Wukong had never had such a conversation; perhaps, had there not been so many prejudices initially, they could have been very good friends.

But now it was too late for regrets. He had rejected Sun Wukong's invitations repeatedly and now couldn't lose face, so they could only go their separate ways.

The Bull Demon King gave Sun Wukong a bow, filled with a hint of melancholy, and turned to leave.

"The Demon King coming to pick you up is on Liufu Island."

Sun Wukong watched the Bull Demon King's departing figure, reminding him, "He harbors resentment; tell him not to cause trouble when he leaves."

The Bull Demon King stiffened, then nodded.

The Bull Demon King arrived at Liufu Island and found the Demon King.

"Congratulations, elder brother, on completing your study."

Jiaomowang led his little demons to play in the night market and upon seeing Bull Demon King, he hurriedly came over to congratulate him: "Once I've bought specialties for the other talented brothers, I will join Big Brother back at Jilei Mountain to hold a celebration banquet."

Bull Demon King nodded, somewhat happy, yet also a little wistful: "I didn't expect it would take this long."

The knowledge of Huaguo Mountain was indeed vast; he had only barely passed the examinations after a few attempts.

"Big Brother, I plan to flood Huaguo Mountain."

After purchasing specialties, Jiaomowang and Bull Demon King walked towards the sea: "Just right to teach that Monkey King a lesson."

"You mustn't act rashly and recklessly."

Bull Demon King frowned: "That Monkey King has already noticed you!"

Heeding his warning, Jiaomowang ultimately did not flood Huaguo Mountain.

Sun Wukong watched from the mountain peak as the two Demon Saints and their little demons departed.

"Bull Demon King is not an unreasonable person."

Immortal Zhen Yuan stroked his beard and said: "Jiaomowang is hot-tempered. If he really had flooded Huaguo Mountain, what would you have done?"

"I would've skinned him."

Sun Wukong replied.

No one could scheme against Huaguo Mountain, no matter who it was.

He recited a spell, and a golden light flew from afar, landing on him and disappearing.

"Your fur is getting more impressive."

Immortal Zhen Yuan said enviously: "I didn't expect that after infusing it with Merit, even Bull Demon King didn't realize that what he spoke to was just a clone."

Sun Wukong smiled. In days without combat, this was the only way he could test his Divine Skills.

Even Bull Demon King, who also mastered the 72 Transformations, couldn't see through his clone. This proves that Sun Wukong had not neglected his cultivation over the years.

"I have to thank Immortal for your guidance."

Sun Wukong thanked Immortal Zhen Yuan; his experiments and cultivation at Huaguo Mountain had progressed side by side, and Zhen Yuan was the greatest contributor.

Immortal Zhenyuan didn't teach him Daoist Skills, but through years of continual debate on the Dao, they both had made significant advances.

"If you really want to thank me, then give me some more of your hair."

Immortal Zhen Yuan said: "I want to make a horsetail whisk."

Sun Wukong immediately refused.

Then, three years passed, and Liu Qi had to leave.

Before leaving, the young Crown Prince visited Sun Wukong at Shuilian Cave for the last time, his tears uncontrollably falling.

"Do you understand why I only let you stay for three years?"

Sun Wukong looked at the youth and smiled: "You are the Crown Prince of the Han Dynasty; you mustn't forget the responsibilities you ought to fulfill."

Liu Qi wiped away his tears. Although he had only stayed at Huaguo Mountain for three years, everything here was etched into his memory.

He understood. Sun Wukong didn't let him stay in Huaguo Mountain longer because life here was too blissful, and staying longer would make it hard for him to leave.

"You've made some friends in Huaguo Mountain; if they are willing, you can take them with you when you leave."

Sun Wukong said: "Although they are just little demons, they should be helpful to your kind."

Liu Qi repeatedly thanked him, then, holding back his reluctance, he bowed several times before leaving Shuilian Cave.

"I can understand him."

Watching Liu Qi's retreating form, Immortal Zhen Yuan couldn't help but sigh: "Huaguo Mountain is enjoyable and fun; even I sort of don't want to leave here."

"Then don't leave."

Sun Wukong said smilingly: "You go back and call all your disciples here, to build a new Wuzhuang Temple on Huaguo Mountain."

"This..."

Immortal Zhen Yuan was somewhat tempted, "What about my Ginseng Fruit Tree?"

"Bring it along."

Sun Wukong said: "You can relocate the Ginseng Fruit Tree here as well."

With Zhen Yuan's Divine Skills and connections, relocating a Ginseng Fruit Tree was a trivial matter.

Immortal Zhen Yuan seriously considered it for a moment.

"As long as you promise to make me a horsetail whisk, I might agree."

"Forget about it."

Sun Wukong did not give Immortal Zhen Yuan any chance at all.

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