Under One Person: I Opened the Age of Mythology

Chapter 409 Trade Rules
After Sun Wukong gestured to the merchant to sit down, he turned his gaze to the people in the audience.

At this moment, a little demon with a pointed chin and monkey cheeks squeezed out of the crowd, with a bit of resentment on his face and a loud voice, obviously he had been holding it in for a long time:

"Great Sage! It's really not easy for us little demons to do business! The heavenly soldiers and generals rely on the fact that they are from heaven and always come to collect 'tolls' and 'protection fees'. They simply treat us as cash cows! Tell me, how can we survive like this?"

The little demon's voice echoed in front of the Qitian Palace, causing the surrounding monsters to nod in agreement, with dissatisfied looks on their faces.

Sun Wukong frowned slightly when he heard this, and his eyes became sharp. He looked around and said in a serious tone:
"Is this serious?"

Seeing this, the little demon nodded quickly, and the anger on his face became even more intense:

"Great Sage, I dare not lie to you! If you don't believe me, just ask the little demons present. Who hasn't been troubled by those heavenly soldiers and generals?"

The little demons in the audience responded one after another, and for a moment, the front of the Qitian Palace was filled with noisy complaints.

Sun Wukong's face gradually darkened, and he raised his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.

After the noise died down, he said firmly:

"If this is true, I will investigate it thoroughly and will not tolerate it! The Heavenly Soldiers and Generals are supposed to maintain order in the Three Realms, how can they use this to seek personal gain? After the conference is over, I will personally handle this matter and severely punish those who are corrupt!"

When the little demons heard Sun Wukong's promise, the anger on their faces eased a little, and they all bowed and said:
"Thank you, Great Sage, for your justice!"

At this moment, an old immortal with a sage-like deity slowly stood up, stroked his long white beard, looked at Sun Wukong kindly, and said in a calm tone:

"Great Sage, I believe that in addition to rectifying trade rules and eliminating corruption, we should also strengthen cultural exchanges between all walks of life and enhance mutual understanding. Only in this way can we fundamentally promote peace and development in the three realms."

When Sun Wukong heard this, a hint of approval flashed in his eyes and he nodded slightly:

"What the old immortal said is very true. Although the three realms have trade exchanges, the understanding between them may not be deep. If we can strengthen cultural exchanges, it will indeed help eliminate prejudices and misunderstandings and promote harmony."

He thought for a moment, then proposed loudly:
"Since the old immortal has such foresight, why don't we hold a cultural exchange meeting for the three realms after the conference and invite representatives from all walks of life to showcase their respective cultural characteristics? How about that?"

Upon hearing this, the old immortal smiled with satisfaction and nodded slightly:

"Great Sage, this move is very much in line with my opinion. If the cultural exchange meeting can be successfully held, the three realms will surely be more united."

Representatives from all walks of life in the audience also nodded in agreement, with expectant looks on their faces.

At this moment, Yang Jian stood up, holding a golden document, his eyes were steady and his voice was loud:

"Everyone, after many revisions and improvements, the latest version of the Three Realms Trade Rules has been finalized. Next, I will explain the terms in detail and answer your questions."

After he finished speaking, he unfolded the document in his hand and began to read it out one by one.

"The first rule is that cross-border trade goods must undergo a unified quality inspection by the Heavenly Court to ensure safety..."

Yang Jian's voice was clear and powerful as he explained each clause word by word. The representatives below the stage listened very carefully, and from time to time someone raised their hands to ask questions.

"Master Yang Jian, are there any clear regulations regarding the time limit for cross-border transportation?"

A mortal representative stood up and asked respectfully.

Yang Jian nodded slightly, speaking in a calm tone:
“Yes, according to this revision, the time for cross-border transportation will be classified according to the nature of different goods to minimize delays and ensure the freshness and quality of the goods.”

After hearing this, all the representatives nodded with satisfied looks on their faces.

After Yang Jian finished reading, Nezha flipped over and jumped onto the platform. He made a hand gesture and the huge crystal ball behind him suddenly emitted a dazzling light.

He looked around, a confident smile appeared on his face, and he spoke in a loud voice:
"Everyone, in order to let you understand the new rules more intuitively, we have specially made this demonstration model that can simulate various trade scenarios. Please watch it carefully!"

The image in the crystal ball gradually became clearer, projecting a bustling market where vendors of all kinds were busy in front of their stalls, and heavenly soldiers and generals were holding documents, checking the goods one by one.

As the video played, Nezha explained in detail:
"See? This is the new customs clearance process. Each batch of goods will undergo strict quality inspection and will only be released after ensuring safety."

The image continues to change, showing the tax payment scene.

A demon merchant was paying customs duties in front of the counter. The celestial official behind the counter held a magic tool in his hand and instantly calculated the tax payable.

Nezha pointed at the image and said:

"The new tax system is fairer and more transparent. There will be no extra 'tolls' or 'protection fees'. Everyone can rest assured!"

The demonstration ended and the light of the crystal ball gradually dimmed.

Nezha stood in the middle of the platform, his hands on his hips, with a smug smile on his face:
"How is it? Is it clear at a glance? If you have any questions, feel free to ask!"

At this time, a tall, rough-looking demon representative stood up, frowning, and said in a loud voice:

"Master Nezha, are the new rules on trade with monsters too strict? We monsters are already short of resources, and now we are restricted from trade. Isn't this making things worse?"

Before Nezha responded, Sun Wukong raised his hand to signal the demon representatives to stay calm, and said in a calm tone:
"Brother, don't worry. The restrictions in the new rules are not aimed at all monsters, but are to prevent certain lawless elements from using trade to carry out illegal activities. We will set up a special arbitration agency to ensure the legal rights of every monster."

Sun Wukong's voice was calm but powerful, and the demon representative's expression eased slightly.

He pondered for a moment and asked:

"Great Sage, how does the arbitration body work exactly? How can we ensure that our voices can be heard?"

Sun Wukong smiled slightly:
"The arbitration body will be composed of representatives from all walks of life, including demons, immortals, and mortals. Each party will be able to express their demands fairly to ensure that the rights and interests of every trader are not infringed."

The demon representative nodded, but still had some doubts:
"Great Sage, that being said, the rules are made by humans after all, so there is no guarantee that there will not be partiality."

At this time, Yang Jian stood up and said in a firm tone:

"Please rest assured about this. Every rule of the arbitration institution will be open and transparent to ensure fairness and justice. If anyone abuses his power for personal gain or commits fraud, the Heavenly Court will punish him severely."

After hearing this, the doubts on the face of the demon representative finally disappeared, and he bowed and said:
"Thank you, Great Sage, Lord Yang Jian, for your explanation. We will wait and see."

Seeing that everyone was still confused, Sun Wukong clapped his hands and said loudly:
"Since everyone still has some questions about the new rules, how about we conduct a simulated trade now so that everyone can experience the operation of the new rules firsthand?"

The representatives in the audience responded one after another:
"Good! Great Sage is wise!"

Sun Wukong turned around and winked at Nezha, who immediately understood and waved his hand and shouted:
"Someone come! Bring the goods up!"

The heavenly soldiers and generals acted quickly and brought all kinds of goods, including spiritual fruits from the fairyland, silk from the mortal world, and minerals from the demon clan.

Soon, the square in front of the Qitian Temple was transformed into a bustling trade market.

Sun Wukong stood on the high platform and announced loudly:
"Simulated trading begins! Everyone can trade freely, and feel free to report any problems to us!"

Representatives entered the market and began to trade. A mortal merchant walked up to the fairyland fruit stall and asked:
"How much is this spiritual fruit?"

The fairy merchant behind the stall was all smiles:

"One spirit stone is one pound, but the new rules stipulate that the purchase of spirit fruit must be inspected by the Heavenly Court to ensure that the spirit fruit is non-toxic and harmless before the transaction can be made."

The mortal merchant nodded: "This is a good rule. It helps us avoid buying fake goods."

On the other side, a demon merchant was negotiating with the Heavenly Official:

"How much tax should I pay for this batch of ore according to the new regulations?"

The Heavenly Official held the magic weapon in his hand and said after a moment:

"According to the new regulations, the tax payable for mineral goods is 5% of the value of the goods. Your batch of minerals is worth 100 spiritual stones, so you should pay 5."

The demon merchant readily took out:
"Okay, the rules are clear, and I can rest assured to hand it in!"

The simulated trade was in full swing and the representatives adapted to the new rules one after another.

Nezha shuttled between the stalls, stopping from time to time to answer everyone's questions.

He saw a mortal merchant bargaining with a demon merchant and walked over with a smile:

"How is it? Are you used to the new rules?"

The mortal merchant smiled:

"Get used to it! The new rules are clear and make trading much more convenient!"

The demon merchant also nodded in agreement:
"Yeah, finally I don't have to worry about being overcharged!"

Nezha patted the two on the shoulders:

"That's great! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions!"

Sun Wukong stood aside, looking at the orderly simulated trade scene, his mouth slightly raised, a trace of relief flashed in his eyes.
He turned to Yang Jian and said:
"It seems that the new rules are working well."

Yang Jian nodded, his tone calm:
"Yes, but this is just the beginning. We still need to further improve the details later."

Sun Wukong smiled slightly:
"I feel relieved with you around."

He turned and walked towards the platform, his eyes sweeping across the square, secretly planning his next move in his mind.

Sun Wukong walked to the center of the platform, cleared his throat, and said loudly:

"Today's simulated trade ends here. Thank you for your active participation!"

He paused and looked around the room.

"Through this simulation, I believe everyone has a deeper understanding of the new Tianjiao trade rules. Of course, the implementation of the new rules will not happen overnight, and we will continue to adjust and improve them according to actual conditions."

He raised his hand and motioned for everyone to be quiet.

"If you have any questions or suggestions, you can always report them to the Heavenly Court. We will listen carefully to the opinions of all parties to ensure fair and just trade and mutual benefit!"

Offstage, a dragon representative cupped his hands and said:
"Great Sage, could you please explain in more detail the new rules regarding the transportation of aquatic goods?"

He frowned slightly, seeming to have doubts about some of the terms.

Sun Wukong nodded slightly, looking calm, and raised his hand to signal the dragon representative to come forward and explain in detail.

The dragon representative stepped forward and bowed respectfully, his voice loud but somewhat cautious:

"Great Sage, most of the aquatic cargo is living things, which are easily affected by the environment during transportation. The description of the transportation method in the new rules is relatively general. I wonder if you can explain it in more detail?"

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong turned his gaze to Yang Jian, speaking in a calm but somewhat inquiring tone:

"Yang Jian, regarding the transportation of aquatic goods, are there more detailed instructions in the rules?"

Yang Jian took a step forward, his expression calm, and unfolded a scroll in his hand. He quickly scanned the scroll, then raised his head and explained:
"The transportation of aquatic goods does have its own particularities, and there are special safeguards in the rules. First, the means of transport must be strictly inspected to ensure good sealing to prevent the goods from being damaged due to environmental changes; second, a special aquatic fairy official must accompany the transportation during the transportation to adjust the water quality and temperature to ensure the safety of the goods; finally, when transporting across boundaries, the Heavenly Court will provide a special channel to avoid mixing the goods with those from other realms and causing unnecessary trouble."

He paused for a moment, then turned his gaze to the dragon representative, speaking in a steady and firm tone:
“If necessary, we can add more detailed instructions in the appendix to the rules to ensure that every aquarium trader can clearly understand the transportation process.”

After hearing this, the Dragon Clan representative's brows relaxed, a satisfied smile appeared on his face, and he bowed and said:

"Thank you, Lord Yang Jian, for your detailed explanation. Now we don't have to worry about anything."

He said, and returned to his original position, looking relaxed.

Seeing this, Sun Wukong looked around at everyone, his eyes lingering on each representative's face for a moment, and said in a steady tone:

"Everyone, do you have any other questions?"

The people in the audience whispered for a while, and when they saw that no one raised any more questions, they all shook their heads to indicate that they had no objection.

Sun Wukong nodded slightly, then announced loudly:

"Since everyone has no objections, today's Three Realms Trade Conference is officially over!"

As soon as he finished speaking, applause broke out from the audience.

He raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, then turned his gaze to Nezha, with a bit of trust in his tone:

"Nezha, the follow-up work will be handed over to you. Make sure the new rules are implemented smoothly."

Upon hearing this, Nezha showed a confident smile on his face and said with a cupped hand:
"Don't worry, Great Sage. I will live up to your trust!"

After saying this, he turned around and began to arrange for representatives from all walks of life to leave in an orderly manner.

The heavenly soldiers and generals acted quickly and led everyone out of the Qitian Palace.

The dragon representative walked at the end with a relaxed smile on his face, obviously full of confidence in the implementation of the new rules.

Nezha stood at the entrance of the palace, watching everyone leave, with a slight smile on his face, and whispered to himself:
"This conference went surprisingly smoothly..."

He raised his head and looked into the distance, a glimmer of expectation in his eyes.

Sun Wukong stood on the high platform, his eyes deep and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, as if he had already seen the future of prosperous trade in the three realms.

He stood with his hands behind his back, his sleeves fluttering in the wind, his expression revealing a sense of calmness and confidence.

Yang Jian walked up to him and whispered:

"Great Sage, the next execution is the key."

Sun Wukong nodded slightly, still looking into the distance:

"Yeah, but with you guys here, I'm not worried."

(End of this chapter)