On the way to the Water Curtain Cave, Liu Heng met Ao Lai's group.
The moment he saw King Aoray, Liu Heng knew that this was a man who sang while walking.
He was surrounded by solemn music, and anyone who heard it would feel reverence for him.
"Stop!"
King Aoray suddenly stopped and turned around: "Miss Daji, I don't need to send you off."
Following that, a few demon foxes ran out from the forest and grabbed the Charm Fox who was playing the music.
"No, this is a good chance for humans to get to know me!"
The Charm Fox screamed as it was dragged into the forest by the demon foxes.
Liu Heng stared blankly at this scene. Who was this beautiful and strange young lady?
After greeting King Aoray, Liu Heng was brought into the Water Curtain Cave by Zhang Liang.
"Welcome."
Monkey King stood up to welcome Liu Heng.
He didn't like the human royal family, but this person came here unintentionally. Their identities were different, and this was fate.
"What do you think of Mount Huaguo?"
After exchanging greetings, Monkey King invited Liu Heng to take a seat.
"It's like a paradise on earth."
Liu Heng replied.
Monkey King smiled: "Then why don't you stay here for one more day? There's no rush for the Hundred Herb Classic. Empress Lu sent you here, and I also want to prepare a small gift for her."
"Small gift?"
Liu Heng thought about it and nodded.
Lu Zhi had always admired Monkey King. If she knew that Monkey King wanted to give her something but she didn't take it back, she would definitely be angry.
Liu Heng immediately agreed to stay at Mount Huaguo for one more day.
Monkey King treated people warmly and was as wise as the rumors said. Liu Heng quickly became close to him.
Liu Heng couldn't help but ask why Mount Huaguo was so prosperous.
"It's simple."
Monkey King laughed: "I give the demons a stable environment and let them create freely."
He said: "The advancement of technology will naturally bring prosperity."
Liu Heng pondered for a while and soon understood.
This was a very simple logic, but it was a pity that most people in this world could not understand it.
Liu Heng was filled with respect towards the Monkey King. This Monkey King was truly talented. No wonder the Flowerfruit Mountain could become so prosperous.
Liu Heng then asked the Monkey King for other questions.
The Monkey King's suggestions were usually very accurate, clearing away all the doubts in Liu Heng's mind.
Of course, the two of them also talked about the Hundred Herb Classic. Monkey King talked about how humans traveled thousands of miles to Mount Huaguo and begged him to compile the Hundred Herb Classic.
He was filled with sorrow as he talked about how a few years ago, some humans had sacrificed themselves in order to send him information on medicinal herbs.
Liu Heng had been paying attention to the Monkey King's expression. From his words, he could tell that the Monkey King was different from other monsters. He had no ill intentions towards humans.
This made him feel even closer to her.
Moreover, Liu Heng was surprised that the Monkey King acknowledged the contribution of humans.
Humans naturally contributed to the Hundred Herb Classic. However, Liu Heng did not expect the Monkey King to be so honest.
The Monkey King did not even consider keeping the Hundred Herb Classic for himself. He did not even ask for a single cent and wanted to return the book to the humans.
Liu Heng was grateful.
The two of them chatted happily. In the blink of an eye, it was already afternoon. Ao Luan walked into the Water Curtain Cave to report.
"Brother, the Xi Liang Women Kingdom wants to visit you."
The Monkey King nodded. He knew that the Xi Liang Women Kingdom was made up of women. They were weak and sickly. The Hundred Herb Classic was more important to them than other countries.
However, he did not have the intention to meet the guests.
"Go and receive them."
The Monkey King instructed Ao Luan, "Tell them that I am not free."
Ao Luan smiled and nodded. She turned and left.
"Monkey King, why did you not receive them?"
Liu Heng was curious. The Monkey King was a polite person. Why would he reject a visit from the Xi Liang Women Kingdom?
"I like the quiet. If I go, I will have to meet every small country. Wouldn't that be troublesome?"
The Monkey King smiled. Ao Lai was the neighbor of the Mountain of Flowers and Fruits. The Han Dynasty was a big country. It was fine for him to meet them. However, if he met other small countries, they might fight to visit him.
He was already busy and did not have the time to play diplomatic games with those countries.
"My original intention was to give the Hundred Herb Classic to all the countries. I did not expect all of you to come and collect it."
The Monkey King said, "It would be bad if I did not reject them."
Liu Heng nodded.
Speaking of which, those countries did not only want the Hundred Herb Classic from the Monkey King.
If they found a chance and pestered him, it would be troublesome.
"I am surprised that the Monkey King is so honest."
Liu Heng sighed and said, "I heard that the Xi Liang Women Kingdom is very conservative. They rarely come out. They might have other motives."
The Monkey King calculated with his fingers and nodded.
"You are right."
He flicked his finger and a celestial light flew out of the Water Curtain Cave and disappeared.
"What happened?"
Liu Heng asked.
"There is a young girl on the Xi Liang Ship who is suffering from a serious illness."
The Monkey King said, "I used the celestial light to cure her."
Liu Heng was convinced.
The young girl must be of high status. The Xi Liang Women Kingdom would not dare to complain if they knew that the Monkey King cured her.
The two of them continued to discuss about governance.
On the other side, Ao Lai's ship was sailing back to its home country.
The King stared at the Mountain of Flowers and Fruits for a long time. When he returned to his room, he saw a young monk sitting inside.
"Who is it!"
The guards were alarmed. Why was there a monk here?
"Amitabha."
The Golden Cicada put his palms together and said, "Dear benefactors, I am lost."
He lost his way when he was playing and accidentally landed on a small island. Fortunately, a kind jade shrimp demon brought him onto the ship.
"Dear benefactors, is this the way back to the Mountain of Flowers and Fruits?"
"…"
The guards looked at each other.
The King pushed them away and walked over, "Master, are you the Elder Golden Cicada?"
He heard from the Water Curtain Cave that a monk got lost.