Under One Person: I Opened the Age of Mythology

Chapter 415 System
Sun Wukong left the Peach Garden with a bamboo basket full of peaches and walked towards the Huaguoshan Square.

The square is still bustling with the shouts of vendors and the laughter of tourists, interweaving together to form a prosperous picture of trade among the three realms.

Sun Wukong did not walk directly to the platform in the center of the square. Instead, he slowed down his pace, blended into the crowd, and carefully observed the expressions of every vendor and tourist.

He first walked to a demon stall. The stall owner was a short fox demon, who was busy introducing a spiritual weapon to customers.

When the fox demon saw Sun Wukong approaching, although he did not recognize his identity, he still greeted him warmly:
"Sir, look at this spiritual weapon. It is a treasure brought from Northern Juluzhou. It can protect you and ward off evil spirits!"

Sun Wukong smiled slightly, took the magic weapon and examined it carefully, then asked:

"Does this spiritual weapon really have this effect?"

The fox demon nodded quickly, with a firm tone:
"Of course! Anyone who wears this will be able to ward off evil spirits and keep you safe."

A smile flashed across Sun Wukong's eyes. He put down his magic weapon and said:
"Not bad, how much?"

Seeing that there was a play, the fox demon immediately offered an offer:

"Only twenty spirit stones, good quality and cheap!"

Sun Wukong did not respond immediately, but asked:
"What do you think of this trade festival?"

A look of joy appeared on the fox demon's face:
"Of course it is great! This trade festival not only gives us the opportunity to showcase our treasures, but also allows us to exchange goods with merchants from other realms. It is a rare opportunity."

Sun Wukong nodded and said casually:

"In this case, you must operate with integrity and not let down the significance of this grand event."

The fox demon was slightly startled when he heard these words with a hint of deep meaning, and then replied solemnly:
"Don't worry, sir. We, the demon race, have always been trustworthy and will never do anything deceptive or fraudulent!"

Sun Wukong nodded with satisfaction, turned and left the stall, continuing to move among the crowd.

Next, he came to an aquatic stall. The stall owner was a fish spirit who was fiddling with a few pearls that were crystal clear and dazzling.

Sun Wukong picked up a pearl and asked:

"Where did this pearl come from?"

The fish demon saw that Sun Wukong asked carefully and quickly answered:
"These pearls are collected from the depths of the East China Sea. Each one has been nurtured for thousands of years and is full of spiritual energy."

Sun Wukong raised his eyebrows slightly:
"Pearls from the East China Sea are truly rare."

The fish spirit laughed and said:

"That's right. If you like it, the price can be negotiated."

Sun Wukong put down the pearl and said thoughtfully:

"The Three Realms Trade Festival does give you aquatic creatures a chance to display your treasures."

The fish spirit nodded repeatedly, with a hint of emotion in his tone:

"Yes! In the past, our aquatic treasures could only be circulated in the East China Sea. Now with this trade festival, our pearls, corals, and seaweed can be sold to all parts of the Three Realms. This is really great!"

Sun Wukong smiled slightly, turned around and left, continuing to inspect other stalls.

After he walked past a few stalls, he suddenly noticed a mortal vendor arguing with a customer, his tone somewhat impatient:

"This silk is our Li family's top-quality product, the price can't be any lower!"

The customer frowned and said:
"But I've seen silk from other stalls that is of good quality, and the price is much cheaper than yours."

Sun Wukong walked forward, picked up the silk and looked at it carefully, then said to the vendor:
"This silk is indeed not bad, but since other merchants can also provide goods of similar quality, why don't they adjust the price a little bit?"

The vendor saw that Sun Wukong's tone was calm, yet also a bit majestic, and couldn't help but sigh:

"Your Excellency is right, but our Li family's silk has always been famous for its craftsmanship. If the price drops too low, I'm afraid it will affect our reputation."

Sun Wukong smiled slightly:
"The trade fair is a grand event for mutual exchange, and only fair prices can attract more customers. If you insist on high prices, you will miss the opportunity."

After listening to Sun Wukong's words, the merchant pondered for a moment and finally nodded:
"You are right, sir. I will adjust the price right away."

Sun Wukong nodded with satisfaction, turned and left.

He continued to patrol the market and found that most vendors were operating with integrity, their prices were fair, and the quality of their goods was satisfactory.

Occasionally, a few vendors would try to sell inferior goods as good ones, and Sun Wukong would step forward to remind them. Although his words were not harsh, they were enough to strike fear into the vendors' hearts and make them correct their behavior immediately.

After a round of inspection, Sun Wukong finally returned to the high platform in the center of the square.

He stood on the edge of the platform, overlooking the bustling crowd below, his eyes full of satisfaction.

"This trade festival seems to be a success."

He muttered to himself, then turned and left the platform, walking towards the Qitian Hall.

Back in the hall, Sun Wukong sat on the throne, tapping the table with his fingers, making a crisp sound, as if he was thinking about something.

Not long after Sun Wukong sat down, he heard light footsteps outside the hall.

He looked up and saw Nezha and Yang Jian walking into the hall side by side, with excitement on their faces.

"Great Sage, we are back!"

Nezha spoke first, his tone unable to conceal his excitement. He quickly walked to Sun Wukong, bowed, and continued:
“The trade festival went better than we expected. The transaction volume far exceeded our expectations. Merchants from all walks of life were very satisfied!”

Yang Jian followed behind Nezha. Although his expression was calmer than Nezha, there was a gleam of approval in his eyes.

He clasped his fists and saluted, saying in a deep voice:
"Dasheng, the feedback from the information platform is also very positive. Many merchants said that the platform helped them better meet their needs and greatly improved transaction efficiency."

Sun Wukong smiled slightly, his eyes swept over the two of them, and his tone was somewhat approving:

"You have done a great job. The success of this trade festival is inseparable from your efforts. Thank you for your hard work."

Nezha chuckled and scratched his head, his eyes full of pride:
"Great Sage, I have been very busy these past few days. Not only have I supervised the 'Treasure Competition' and the 'Food Exchange Conference', I have also handled a few minor disputes. All the vendors who violated the rules have behaved themselves!"

Yang Jian added:

"Real-time transaction data from the information platform shows that the transaction volume of this trade festival has exceeded expectations. In addition, user feedback on the platform is also very positive. Many merchants hope that we can hold such events regularly."

Sun Wukong nodded, his eyes filled with contemplation:
"The impact of the trade festival has indeed exceeded our expectations. However, the success of any event is inseparable from subsequent summarization and improvement. Nezha, Yang Jian, the two of you will now collect detailed statistics on the transaction data of this trade festival and collect feedback from merchants from all walks of life."

Nezha nodded immediately:

"Don't worry, Great Sage. I'll do it right away!"

After he finished speaking, he turned around and was about to walk out, but Sun Wukong raised his hand to stop him. "What's the hurry?"

Sun Wukong smiled slightly, with a hint of teasing in his tone.

"Although the matter is important, we have to prioritize. You two should sit down first. I have something else to discuss with you."

Nezha was stunned for a moment, then he sat back in his seat with a smile:

"What else do you want, Great Sage?"

Sun Wukong pondered for a moment, his eyes moving back and forth between the two of them, and slowly said:

"Nezha, your performance during the trade festival is remarkable. However, I would like to hear your thoughts. Do you think we should normalize the trade festival and hold it regularly?"

Nezha's eyes lit up, and excitement suddenly appeared on his face:
"Great Sage, this is a good idea! The popularity of the Trade Festival is so high. If we can hold it regularly, it will not only promote the prosperity of the Three Realms' trade, but also enhance the prestige of the Heavenly Court! Moreover, I have thought of some specific plans, such as adding interactive sessions, inviting more merchants to participate, and even setting up a special trade zone..."

He spoke excitedly, his eyes twinkling with longing, and it was obvious that he was very enthusiastic about this proposal.

Sun Wukong did not express his opinion immediately, but nodded slightly and turned his gaze to Yang Jian:
"Yang Jian, what do you think?"

Yang Jian looked calm and after a little thought he replied:
"Great Sage, the impact of the trade festival is indeed significant, but if we want to make it a regular event, we need to think long-term. First, we need to evaluate the long-term sustainability of the trade festival, including resource investment, merchant participation, and acceptance by all parties in the three sectors. Secondly, the functions of the information platform also need to be further optimized to adapt to more frequent trading needs."

Sun Wukong nodded, apparently quite satisfied with Yang Jian's analysis:
"Yes, you have considered it more thoroughly than Nezha."

Nezha heard this and curled his lips unwillingly:
"Great Sage, I have passion and the ability to take action!"

Sun Wukong laughed and patted Nezha on the shoulder:

"Enthusiasm is a good thing, but details cannot be ignored. Let's do this, Nezha. You should first draw up a detailed plan to concretize your ideas, including activity arrangements, resource requirements, and expected results. Once you've finished, we can discuss further."

A hint of joy flashed in Nezha's eyes, and he nodded immediately:

"Don't worry, Great Sage. I'll get ready right away!"

Sun Wukong nodded in satisfaction, then took out an exquisite bamboo basket from his sleeve, opened the lid, and revealed a basket of crystal clear peaches:

"This is the fairy peach I picked specially from the Peach Garden. Have a try."

Nezha's eyes lit up, and he immediately reached out and picked up a peach, took a bite, his face full of enjoyment.

Yang Jian looked normal, took the peaches and nodded slightly:
"Thank you."

Sun Wukong then spoke:
"Yang Jian, you have always been calm and steady. The success of the Trade Festival is inseparable from your information platform construction. What optimization plans do you have next?"

Yang Jian hesitated for a moment and replied:
"Great Sage, the feedback shows that everything on the platform has basically met the needs, but there are still many merchants who have put forward the demand for more detailed transaction information. I plan to add a statistic to help merchants better understand the market and trends. In addition, the transaction security of the platform also needs to be further strengthened to prevent fraud."

Sun Wukong nodded, with some approval in his tone:

"Your idea is great. Improving the platform is one of the keys to the success of the trade festival. Go ahead and make the changes. If you need any resources, please let me know."

Yang Jian cupped his hands and said:

"no problem."

The three of them discussed the subsequent work arrangements for a while before Nezha and Yang Jian stood up and said goodbye, each going to busy themselves with their own affairs.

Sun Wukong sat in the hall, looking through the door to the distant sky, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and whispered to himself:
"The Three Realms are indeed getting better and better now."

He stood up, with his hands behind his back, his eyes filled with a deep light.

Sun Wukong walked outside the hall and took a deep breath. The fresh air carried a faint scent of peach blossoms.

"Great Sage, the land has come to report."

At this moment, a crisp voice broke the silence.

Sun Wukong turned around and saw an old man with a white beard, wearing a khaki robe and holding a cane, bowing to him.

Sun Wukong nodded slightly, his eyes fell on the Earth God, and his tone was calm:

"Lord of the Land, what's the matter?"

The God of Land raised his head, with a look of respect and thought in his eyes, and walked forward slowly, bowed and said:
"Great Sage, I am very pleased with the success of the Three Realms Trade Festival. However, I have something that I have been thinking about for a long time, and I am here to report it today."

Sun Wukong raised his eyebrows slightly and signaled the Earth God to continue.

The God of Land pondered for a moment, stroked his white beard, and said seriously:
"Great Sage, the success of this trade festival not only demonstrates the management capabilities of the Heavenly Court, but also allows all beings in the Three Realms to see the benefits of cooperation. I think that if we can expand this opportunity to the Heavenly Court's promotion system, it may bring greater prosperity to the Three Realms."

"Oh?"

There was a glimmer of interest in Sun Wukong's eyes, but his tone remained calm.

"Tell me more about it."

Seeing that Sun Wukong was willing to listen, the God of Land felt relieved and continued:
"I have lived in the human world for a long time and have seen the sufferings of ordinary people and the hardships of practitioners. Although the promotion system in the Heavenly Court is strict, it is also a bit rigid. Many talented people find it difficult to be promoted due to their background or opportunities; while some mediocre people are promoted because of their strong background. This not only wastes talents, but also affects the harmony of the three realms."

Sun Wukong nodded, his eyes deep, and signaled the Earth God to continue.

The God of Land took a deep breath and continued:

"I think that the promotion system of the Heavenly Court should also introduce a competition mechanism, like the Trade Festival, to allow talents to stand out based on their strength. For example, set up a 'Three Realms Grand Test' to allow talented people from all walks of life to compete on the same stage and show their talents and abilities. The winners can be directly promoted to the Heavenly Court and enjoy immortal positions. In this way, not only can we select true talents, but we can also inspire all beings in the Three Realms to strive for progress."

Sun Wukong pondered for a moment, and a hint of approval flashed in his eyes:
"Your proposal is quite original. However, the Heavenly Court promotion system is of great importance and involves a wide range of issues. It cannot be changed overnight."

The God of Land nodded slightly, his tone firm:

"I understand that this is not an easy task, but with the support of the Great Sage, we will be able to achieve twice the result with half the effort. I am willing to do my best to help the transformation of the Heavenly Court, and I only hope that the Three Realms will be more prosperous."

Sun Wukong smiled, with some approval in his tone:

"Lord of the Land, you have a very profound mind. I will discuss this matter with the Jade Emperor and the immortals and then make a decision."

When the God of Land heard this, a look of joy appeared on his face, and he immediately bowed and said:

"Thank you, Great Sage! I will do my best to cooperate."

Sun Wukong nodded, turned his gaze to the outside of the palace, and said leisurely:
"The future of the Three Realms requires not only powerful forces, but also fair mechanisms and opportunities. God of Land, it is rare that you can think of these things."

A trace of gratitude flashed in the eyes of the land god, and he whispered:

"It is my honor to be able to contribute to the Three Realms."

(End of this chapter)