In the winter of that year, the dragon boat sailed into the newly built port of Wanling City.
"This is Wanling City."
The West Sea Dragon King stood on the dragon boat and looked up at the huge city in front of him.
The City of Wanling extended along the port, shining brightly under the bright sunlight.
The sunlight shone on the red bricks and green tiles, as well as the brightly colored eaves of the pavilions, making the Dragon King feel a sense of admiration.
"It's really a great scene."
The population of this city had already exceeded 600,000. After several years of expansion, it was no smaller than the capital of any country.
The West Sea Dragon King wanted to tour around Wanling City as he had just arrived.
However, he had business to report to the Monkey King about the rain, so he could only put his curiosity aside and rush to the Wanling Hall first.
At the Wanling Hall, the immortal officials said that the Monkey King had important matters to attend to and couldn't meet guests.
"Dragon King, please come again tomorrow."
They said to the Dragon King.
The Dragon King was a little surprised. The Great Sage was famous for his hospitality and rarely let guests wait for a long time, let alone for a day.
"What happened?"
He asked curiously.
"Miss Ao Luan is sick."
The immortal officials answered.
The West Sea Dragon King was shocked.
Ao Luan was a Daoist fairy, how could she be sick?
"She made a mistake in her cultivation."
The immortal officials added.
The West Sea Dragon King suddenly understood.
"Then I'll go to Wanling City first."
The Dragon King cupped his hands in obeisance and took his leave. Just as he was about to turn around, he asked again, "Immortal Monarchs, may I ask where the Bull Demon King's Ramen is located if you haven't eaten it?"
The name of the Bull Demon had already spread to the West Sea Dragon Palace.
In the Wanling Hall, after Taishang Laojun fed a pill to Ao Luan, she fell into a deep sleep.
"How is it?"
The Monkey King asked.
"It's nothing serious. She will be fine after a day of rest."
Old Lord Taishang said, "It's just that the Great Sage has to persuade her, haste makes waste in cultivation, she can't be impatient."
"I know."
Monkey King nodded.
Patriarch Subhuti taught Ao Luan a set of cultivation method. She was anxious for success, so her immortal body was injured and she was infected with the disease.
"Great Sage," Ning Shinji walked over and asked, "with Miss Ao Luan's illness, her job …"
"Let me handle it."
Monkey King said.
Not long after, after Taishang Laojun left, Monkey King brought everyone out of the room, leaving behind a few female immortals to serve Ao Luan.
Then, he came to Ao Luan's government hall.
"Great King!"
When the demons saw him, they all stood up and bowed.
"Why are there so few people?"
Monkey King asked.
There were only ten monsters in the government hall, but he remembered that in Mount Huaguo, Ao Luan had at least twenty monsters helping her.
"Great Sage, some people stayed behind at Flowerfruit Mountain."
The monsters answered.
Ao Luan had enough assistants at Flowerfruit Mountain, but not at Myriad Spirits City.
The matters at Myriad Spirits City were much more burdensome than at Flowerfruit Mountain. The reason why Ao Luan's cultivation went awry was because she had no time to cultivate and was too anxious.
After hearing the monsters' explanation, Monkey King felt a strange feeling in his heart.
"Why didn't she tell me?"
Monkey King felt that Ao Luan was being too stubborn.
He then looked at a girl in the government hall. This veiled girl made him very curious — — she was actually a human.
Ao Luan was surrounded by either demons or dragons. There were very few humans around her, and Monkey King had never seen this girl before.
"You are …"
Just as Monkey King was about to ask about her identity, he suddenly sensed a familiar immortal aura from her body.
"So it's the princess of Womanland."
Monkey King smiled, "Why are you here?"
This was the girl that he had saved many years ago.
When the princess saw that she did not take off her veil and that Monkey King still remembered her, she was quite happy, "I am learning from the fairy."
"She is the new disciple of Second King."
Jade Shrimp Palace Maid added.
This princess lived in the Sound Transmission Hall. Originally, Goddess Chang'E taught her some dao techniques and dances. Once, Ao Luan went over and saw that she was talented. Since she lacked manpower, she took her in as a disciple.
The princess would be the queen of Womanland in the future, so she was naturally willing to learn from Ao Luan.
"I see …"
Monkey King seemed to have grasped something.
Myriad Spirits Kingdom could not interfere with the affairs of the human world. The identity of the prince and princess was very sensitive, but teaching them some knowledge did not seem to violate the laws of heaven. Otherwise, he would have sensed it.
"That is a loophole."
Monkey King thought. He reorganized his people and took over Ao Luan's work.
"Can the Great Sage do the job of Second King?"
A monster wrote on a piece of paper.
"Of course."
Jade Shrimp Palace Maid glanced at him and replied, "Don't you know?
Second King was taught by the Great Sage. "
The demon was instantly dumbfounded.
Monkey King's handling of affairs naturally did not lose to Ao Luan's. Back when Ao Luan was at Mount Huaguo, it was under his guidance that she slowly grew to where she was today.
Even so, after a day, Monkey King still sensed that something was wrong.
"Why are there so many things …"
Compared to the first year, the affairs in Myriad Spirits City were clearly much more complicated.
There were countless documents, and many things that the immortals could handle were also handed over to Ao Luan.
"This is not good."
Monkey King frowned. If this continued, Ao Luan would definitely not be able to handle it.
As time passed, the organization and system of Myriad Spirits City had to undergo a major reform to keep up with the development of the city.
That night, when Patriarch Subhuti came over as usual to impart dao techniques to Monkey King, he brought up this matter.
"Myriad Spirits Country is different from Mount Huaguo, but there needs to be changes."
Patriarch Subhuti nodded. "What are your thoughts?"
Monkey King replied, "I want to establish six palaces."
"Six palaces?"
Patriarch Subhuti was puzzled. "Which six palaces?"
"Heaven, Earth, Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter."
Monkey King replied.
Patriarch Subhuti instantly understood. The Rites of Zhou were divided into six departments. Many human countries used this system and were known as the Six Ministries.
"Your six palaces are equivalent to the Six Ministries?"
Patriarch Subhuti asked.
"I just gave them a name."
Monkey King replied, "There is a huge difference in the division of responsibilities."
Patriarch Subhuti was curious. "How should it be divided?"
Monkey King handed a piece of paper to Patriarch Subhuti. On it was his initial thoughts.
Patriarch Subhuti looked through it and nodded. "It's feasible. I should belong to the Spring Palace."
"Patriarch Subhuti should be the master of the Spring Palace."
Monkey King replied.
The Spring Palace was the Ministry of Rites and was in charge of education. There were four departments under it that were in charge of the country's laws, rituals, schools, examinations, etc. There was no one more suitable than Patriarch Subhuti.
Patriarch Subhuti thought for a while. "Alright."
"Then the master of the Summer Palace will be Zhenwu Emperor?"
He looked at Monkey King.
Monkey King smiled and nodded. "Of course it will be him."
The Summer Palace was similar to the Ministry of Justice. They were in charge of protecting the stability of society and were in charge of justice and prisons.