Journey to the West: I really want to improve!

No one knows the monkey with the hairy face and thunderous mouth better than Mu Xin. That damn monkey is none other than Sun Wukong!

What's the point of even looking at the project site now? Going there is just suicide!

Don't even mention Mu Xin's past; even the Heavenly King of Growth is no match for Sun Wukong. Now, whoever goes there will die!

what--!

Mu Xin let out a piercing scream, lost his composure, and fell directly off the auspicious cloud.

"Lord Mu! Are you alright?!" Wang Aide hurriedly reached out and pulled him back with great difficulty, her tone genuinely showing concern.

Although he was the chief engineer, his position in the project was ultimately lower than Mu Xin's, and he dared not overstep his bounds at this moment.

When such a major event occurs, aside from the other celestial officials, at least the Heavenly King of Growth will definitely be present.

Although Wang Aide was the chief engineer of the Nantianmen renovation and expansion project, he was only a big shot within the project; outside of it, who would recognize him as Wang Aide?

Even when he went to the Fairy Music Pavilion in Penglai, he was not valued by the fairies there, so Wang Aide really wanted to improve.

"My king... I can't take it..." Mu Xin was being pulled along, barely breathing.

"This change is too great. My mind and spirit have been injured, and my immortal energy is in disarray. I need to take a break first."

"You...you go and check on the situation first."

He was panting heavily, gripping Wang Aide's sleeve tightly. "When you meet the Growth King, remember not to say anything carelessly. He knows everything about the project and won't make things difficult for you."

"Lord Mu...it's not appropriate for me, the chief engineer, to handle this..." Wang Aide said, though he was actually barely suppressing a smile.

"Neither you nor I are the key to this matter. The Heavenly King of Growth and the celestial officials above him know what happened."

"The King of Growth will definitely find a way; you and I are just going through the motions."

"Also, my master has a renovation project for the Queen Mother of the West's Jade Pool. We've been working together for so long, and this time I specifically asked for you."

"I've been ascended for six thousand years and I'm still only a deputy. You're different; your potential is much greater than mine."

"If you make it to the top, don't forget how good I was to you."

"The relationship between you and me isn't important; what matters is who gets to the top, don't you think?"

"I'm the actual person in charge of the project, so what do you think I should do? I have to treat everyone equally! You'll understand when you're in my position," Mu Xin said with a sigh.

Wang Aide was stunned. He hadn't expected Mu Xin to say such a thing. The slight resentment in his heart instantly dissipated, and he even felt a little guilty.

"Lord Mu, I'll take my leave now." Wang Aide helped Mu Xin up, then bowed respectfully.

As Mu Xin watched his retreating figure, the dejection on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a sense of relief at surviving a disaster and a hint of subtle calculation.

……

Meanwhile, the area around the South Heavenly Gate was in complete disarray.

Broken walls and rubble, scattered stones flying everywhere.

The Heavenly King of Growth, Mo Liqing, wielded the Wisdom Sword, its light flashing like a bolt of lightning, yet it was constantly suppressed by a gleaming golden iron rod. It was none other than Sun Wukong's Ruyi Jingu Bang (Golden Cudgel).

The interplay of sword and staff shadows transformed the entire area surrounding the South Heavenly Gate into a forbidden zone, where ordinary heavenly soldiers and generals dared not approach.

boom--!

With a deafening roar, the Wisdom Sword was smashed away by the Golden Cudgel, and Mo Liqing himself was knocked to the ground like a kite with a broken string, his fate unknown.

"Haha! This Heavenly Court is nothing special, I, Old Sun, am off!"

Sun Wukong was victorious. He retrieved his golden cudgel and disappeared into the sky with a somersault.

……

To ensure his absolute safety, Mu Xin crouched at a distance for a long time before going over. After all, with his cultivation level, he wouldn't even be able to withstand a blow from Sun Wukong's staff; a mere sweep of it would be enough to kill him.

The Heavenly King of Growth lay motionless amidst the ruins of the South Heavenly Gate; those unaware of the situation might have assumed he had been killed by Sun Wukong.

As for the heavenly soldiers and generals around them, they were lying haphazardly everywhere. Many of them had worked on the construction site before and had changed their equipment for tomorrow's acceptance ceremony.

As for Wang Aide, Mu Xin guessed that he would be beaten to a pulp by the Great Sage as soon as he arrived.

"Stop pretending, all of you! Go after that stable boy!"

The heavenly soldiers and generals lying on the ground quickly got up and chased after Sun Wukong with shouts and cheers.

Mu Xin glanced at the construction team at Nantianmen and realized they were going too far!

"Fuck them! If anyone mentions Longgong Construction to me again, I'll wipe out their entire family!"

It's not fair to blame Mu Xin for using such foul language; the main problem is that the people from the Dragon Palace went too far this time.

They promised to use Ten Thousand Calamity Thunder Pattern Steel, but these grooved dragons are made of rusted ordinary iron, and in many places there isn't even any iron at all. It's no wonder it's collapsing.

"Those who get in through connections are fucking unreliable! Damn it!"

Mu Xin cursed inwardly. There was no time to examine the scene closely. Sun Wukong had caused too much of a commotion this time, and reinforcements would arrive soon.

"Heavenly King, you've chased away that plague-ridden monkey! We owe you so much for this!"

As he spoke, he subtly slipped the brocade pouch into Mo Liqing's hand.

As if receiving a signal, Mo Liqing coughed appropriately and slowly opened his eyes.

"Your Majesty... that弼马温 (Bima Wen) may possess immense magical power, but he is utterly insignificant compared to your divine might!"

"Although he used underhanded tactics to ambush you, he ultimately failed, and I have already sent people to chase after him!" Mu Xin continued.

Mu Xin was about to continue speaking when Mo Liqing interrupted him:

"Let's just say it directly, we don't have enough time, I'm afraid the Li family father and son will come."

Seeing that Mo Liqing was so cooperative, Mu Xin didn't hold back and said directly:

"Heavenly King, this Southern Heavenly Gate is your territory, and what happened today is ultimately not a good thing."

"Tomorrow was supposed to be the inspection day, but with this incident, I'm worried it might affect your future promotion..."

There's no need to be so direct. Anyone who's reached the top is a shrewd person. Mo Liqing already knew what Mu Xin meant from just half of what he said.

"Little Mu, the South Heavenly Gate will definitely be rebuilt. Tomorrow I will take you into the palace to report to the Jade Emperor in person. Get ready." After saying that, Mo Liqing threw out the Wisdom Sword.

Om-!

A fierce and unparalleled sword aura flashed by, and the entire ruins of the South Heavenly Gate were instantly cleaved into dust, disappearing into the world as if they had never existed.

Mu Xin was so frightened that he collapsed to the ground, feeling a warm sensation in his crotch, and he urinated in fear.

"Heavenly King... Heavenly King... You truly... possess boundless magical power! I wonder when I will ever reach your level." Mu Xin stammered, offering his flattery after lying on the ground for a while.

Fortunately, Mu Xin had just eaten a lot of snake meat, otherwise he really wouldn't have been able to poop.

This is not him smearing himself, but rather that he knows too well how to be a subordinate.

The leader suffered a crushing defeat, while you, a subordinate, remained unscathed. Is that reasonable?

You have to appear equally embarrassed to help your boss out of an awkward situation; that's the key to advancement!

"Look at you! You've disgraced your master!"

"Besides, I will personally report this matter to my superiors, and your master will also exert his influence in secret, so it's not a big problem," Mo Liqing said, pulling Mu Xin up with a look of disdain.

"Heavenly King, your heavenly soldiers and generals..." Mu Xin asked, seizing the opportunity.

Mo Liqing's lips curled into a sinister smile: "Don't worry, their mouths are very tight."

"Anyone who dares to gossip will have their family members killed!"