One day later, Jade Emperor saw a few familiar immortal officials in the Sky Palace.
"My five immortal officials"
He smiled and asked: "Did you gain anything from this trip to the mortal realm?"
The five immortals all nodded.
"Martial Star"
Jade Emperor turned his gaze to Martial Star: "What did you gain?"
Martial Star clasped his hands to greet him, then began to talk about what he saw and gained in Flower-Fruit Mountain this year.
He mainly reported on the cultivation situation of the demons of Flower-Fruit Mountain. This was also something Jade Emperor told him to pay attention to before he descended to the mortal realm.
All in all, the demons of Flower-Fruit Mountain posed no threat to the Heavenly Palace at all, their increase in strength was far inferior to the increase in production technology.
Hearing this, Jade Emperor nodded in satisfaction.
He then threw the question back to Literati Star. Literati Star gained a lot more than Martial Star.
Literati Star reported in detail on Flower-Fruit Mountain's management system, as well as their pursuit of knowledge and talents, then suggested that Flower-Fruit Mountain's examination system be implemented for humans.
This suggestion naturally drew the opposition of the immortal officials.
"Immortals shouldn't interfere too much with mortal politics"
"Mortals have their own Emperor, why do they need our help?"
The immortals said.
If immortals want to maintain their status, they have to stick to their principles.
Interfering with human politics might not only be useless, it might even cause harm.
"Your Majesty, please think carefully"
King Tota stood up and said: "If we interfere too much with human politics, what will happen to the relationship between immortals and mortals in the future?"
He was already unhappy with Taishang Laojun's promotion of rice paddies, so he naturally wouldn't agree to a more radical approach.
Jade Emperor frowned a bit, feeling that this was reasonable.
"Let's not talk about this for now"
He had Literati Star leave.
Literati Star felt that it was a bit regretful, but since this was an expected response, he didn't say anything else.
Jade Emperor then looked at Spirit Officer Wang.
"Your Majesty, a year ago, I asked the Monkey King for my freedom, to work in Flower-Fruit Mountain like a mortal"
Spirit Officer Wang said.
The Jade Emperor's interest was piqued. "The Monkey King agreed?"
"Agreed."
Spirit Official Wang nodded. "The Flowerfruit Mountain is prosperous and prosperous. It is indeed a place that stands out from the masses. The Monkey King's talent is admirable."
He talked about some of his experiences, and the Jade Emperor and the immortals were all surprised.
However, Spirit Officer Wang retreated after he finished speaking. He didn't make any suggestions.
The Jade Emperor finally looked at the Mighty Miracle God. "Mighty Miracle God, what did you see?"
Cold sweat broke out on the back of the Mighty Miracle God. What could he do? He had been left out in the cold wind for a year without any gains.
He thought for a long time until the Jade Emperor's face began to turn pale. Only then did the Mighty Miracle God hurriedly reply, "I learned some seafood barbecue!"
"…"
The Soaring Heaven King Palace was silent.
What is seafood barbecue?
The Jade Emperor asked a few questions. After getting the answer, he let the Mighty Miracle God go to the Heavenly River to herd the horses.
After the court meeting ended, the Jade Emperor called Taishang Laojun to listen to him talk about the Flowerfruit Mountain.
"The Monkey King is indeed as Your Majesty said. He is a rare talent and generous. He will not become the enemy of the sky …"
After Taishang Laojun finished talking about the Flowerfruit Mountain, he gave the Monkey King a very high evaluation.
The Jade Emperor felt gratified. Even the Old Lord said so. He didn't make a mistake.
"Just now in the Soaring Heaven King Palace, Spirit Official Wang seemed to have something to say."
The Jade Emperor continued: "He didn't say it. Do you know what it is?"
Taishang Laojun smiled and nodded. "Spirit Official Wang wants to suggest that the Heavenly Palace adopt some governance techniques from the Flowerfruit Mountain."
The Jade Emperor frowned. "Then why didn't he say it?"
"Because Your Majesty wouldn't agree"
Taishang Laojun answered. Not only the Jade Emperor, but the other heavenly beings also wouldn't agree — — - Literari Star's suggestion was rejected by them.
The Jade Emperor couldn't help but sigh.
"I trust the Monkey King's governance techniques" the Jade Emperor said: "But his ability in this aspect worries me more than his Thaumaturgy"
"What are you worried about?"
Taishang Laojun asked.
"He's good at governance. Even if he doesn't have any ill intentions, he could still affect the Heavenly Palace"
The Jade Emperor said: "I sent the Heavenly Official there to learn some governance techniques from him, to take the essence and discard the dross. But after you all went, I became even more worried"
Taishang Laojun nodded.
The Heavenly Palace's governance methods and Flowerfruit Mountain's were completely different. If it was hastily adopted, it might cause a huge problem.
"There's no rush"
Taishang Laojun said: "I have something to report to Your Majesty"
The Jade Emperor looked over.
"I've seen Elder Golden Cicada a few times in Flowerfruit Mountain"
Taishang Laojun said: "I think that Buddha of the Western Paradise is also interested in the Monkey King"
"I can't see through the Buddha's thoughts either"
The Jade Emperor nodded: "It's also because of this that I'm happy about the Monkey King's goodwill.
If I become his enemy, I'm afraid that he'll be taken in by the Western Paradise in the future "
Taishang Laojun was surprised. He hadn't heard of this before.
"Your Majesty is worried about the Buddha?"
"All along, the Buddha has been harmless to me"
The Jade Emperor said. There were many Buddha's people among the Immortal Officials in the Heavenly Palace.
But until now, they didn't have any conflicts.
Only this time, when the Jade Emperor asked the Buddha about the Monkey King, the Buddha was almost tight-lipped.
Although the Buddha reminded him to be careful, he didn't say what he would do to the Monkey King.
Elder Golden Cicada lived in Flowerfruit Mountain, but the Buddha acted as if he didn't know anything, which made the Jade Emperor suspicious.
"That Monkey King is no small matter. The Buddha didn't say anything. I'm afraid that he values him far more than the Western Buddhas."
The Jade Emperor said.
Taishang Laojun frowned: "Your Majesty, aren't you worrying too much?"
"I also hope so."
The Jade Emperor shook his head: "But this time, I'm afraid it's true."
The Buddha of the Western Paradise was extremely intelligent. Although he didn't experience as many tribulations as the Jade Emperor, his magical power was far superior.
The Jade Emperor understood that the Buddha must have seen something, which was why he was so conservative.
But the Buddha could see something, and the Jade Emperor, as the Lord of the Heavenly Law, could also see something.
The Jade Emperor didn't know what the Buddha saw, but he could see that if the Monkey King became a Buddha, his wisdom and magical power would not lose to the Buddha too much.
"That Monkey King is really too smart …"
The Jade Emperor sighed.
The Monkey King's wisdom was unparalleled, but it was a double-edged sword in his hands, which could hurt him.
But if it was given to others, it would only be a single-edged sword — no one knew what kind of impact it would have on the Three Realms if he joined the Western Paradise.
The Jade Emperor had to be vigilant.
There was only one thing in the world that he couldn't kill, and he couldn't be at ease when he used it.
"Forget it …"
The Jade Emperor shook his head and said with a smile: "Fortunately, the Monkey King has no interest in Buddhism."