Journey to the West: I really want to improve!

"Does Master want me to be recruited by the government?" Sun Wukong looked at Mu Xin with some doubt.

"Yes, it's because my master wants you to accept the Heavenly Court's offer of amnesty this time," Mu Xin said through gritted teeth.

Since things had come to this, Mu Xin could only grit his teeth and continue making things up, figuring out what to do if he got caught.

However, as long as the story is written according to the main process of the journey to the West, there will most likely be no problems.

"Tell me in detail," Sun Wukong said earnestly, putting down the peach.

"That's right, senior brother. The Heavenly Court is planning to join forces with Western Buddhism on a secret project. The purpose is to stabilize the Three Realms and further divide spheres of influence."

"Master hopes that you can represent Lingtai Fangcun Mountain in this mega-project."

"So these preliminary procedures are necessary," Mu Xin said, half-jokingly.

"What happens after the amnesty is over? Will you go straight to that secret project you mentioned?" Sun Wukong pressed.

"After you go up there, you'll have some free time in Heaven. When the time is right, someone will naturally notify you," Mu Xin said, forcing himself to speak.

"I'll wait in heaven? Just like last time? I'm afraid I won't stand those people in Heaven and they'll attack again!"

"And then recruit them again? In an endless cycle?" Sun Wukong sneered.

"Senior brother, no offense, but when has our Lingtai Fangcun Mountain ever been afraid of anything?"

"The senior disciples of my master are named after the twelve characters: Guang, Da, Zhi, Hui, Zhen, Ru, Xing, Hai, Ying, Wu, Yuan, and Jue."

"You have nine generations of senior brothers and sisters above you, how could there be no one in the Heavenly Court?"

"Master forbids you from revealing your lineage, so of course the other senior brothers and sisters won't reveal their lineage either."

"Even if you cause a huge disaster in Heaven, as long as you investigate, you will encounter some weak resistance, and eventually nothing will happen."

"Otherwise, why do you think the 100,000 heavenly soldiers didn't do anything to you this time? Besides your strong cultivation, the other senior brothers and sisters also contributed."

"I've heard that there are quite a few problems with the armor alone from the Heavenly Court."

When Mu Xin said this, he became arrogant, acting like a dog relying on its master's power.

He knew those people in Heaven all too well; once they discovered Sun Wukong's background, they would immediately begin selective investigations.

Not to mention Bodhi Patriarch's disciples; who knows where they all hold positions, but they are definitely secretly protecting Sun Wukong.

After all, you can't investigate everything, right? What if you actually find something wrong?

Sun Wukong has extremely high comprehension; otherwise, he wouldn't have achieved such a high level of cultivation in just a few years.

"Logically speaking, Master shouldn't be interested in these things."

"Why am I being asked to participate in this so-called secret project?"

"This project establishes the rules of the Three Realms and also divides the fortunes of Heaven and Earth."

"Do you think Master can stay out of this?" Mu Xin asked rhetorically.

Sun Wukong scratched the back of his head, his cheeks puffed out slightly, and he twirled a monkey hair between his fingers. His eyes darted around a few times, and he had already figured things out.

"Tell me, what kind of celestial official is this Great Sage Equaling Heaven? If he's still like that stable boy from last time, don't blame me for being impolite!"

"Senior brother, to be honest, what kind of celestial official you are in the Heavenly Court is not important. What's important is that you participate in this project."

"However, the title of Great Sage Equaling Heaven is not a real official position with real power. It is a top honorary title specially bestowed upon you by the Jade Emperor. Its core characteristics can be summed up in one sentence: it has a great reputation, excellent treatment, does not care about anything, and has no real power."

"You disliked the lowly position of Bi Ma Wen and rebelled against Heaven, proclaiming yourself the Great Sage Equal to Heaven. The Heavenly Army couldn't defeat you, so Heaven launched another campaign to recruit you. The Jade Emperor went along with it and officially bestowed upon you the title of Great Sage Equal to Heaven, also to appease the situation."

"When you ascend to the Heavenly Court, you will have your own Great Sage Equaling Heaven's Palace, which includes the Tranquility Department and the Peace Department, and is staffed with celestial officials, celestial attendants, and servants. You will receive a salary from the Heavenly Court, and all your clothing, food, lodging, and transportation will be provided by the Heavenly Court."

"Moreover, this title represents an extremely high status. When they see the Three Pure Ones, they are addressed as 'Old One,' and they can be addressed as equals with the Four Emperors and the Five Elders. This gives them a great deal of prestige."

"It's just that you have no jurisdiction, no military power, no official duties, and no involvement in mortal or heavenly affairs; you're just a sinecure official."

The topic finally returned to the issue of being recruited by the emperor, and Mu Xin took the opportunity to explain the title of the Great Sage Equal to Heaven in detail.

Since Mu Xin's character at this time is a disciple of Bodhi Patriarch and a junior brother of Sun Wukong, he must speak sincerely.

He explained the advantages and disadvantages of the title "Great Sage Equal to Heaven," but deliberately downplayed the Heavenly Court's disdain for Sun Wukong.

Moreover, Mu Xin was confident he could persuade Sun Wukong, since the title was one he had given himself, and it sounded impressive and prestigious.

Moreover, the Heavenly Court provided him with a residence and celestial officials to serve him, which allowed him to finally hold his head high, live a carefree and happy life, and completely satisfy his needs.

As for his later rampage in the Heavenly Palace, it was because he wasn't invited to the Peach Banquet, which led to a series of subsequent events.

Sun Wukong remained silent, clearly still dissatisfied with this offer of amnesty, demonstrating the deep hurt the Heavenly Court had inflicted on him last time.

"Senior brother, the Jade Emperor had high hopes for you back then, but you were too diligent in your work, causing a lot of trouble for those lower-level officials, and they tricked you!"

"Think about it, who would know you're Master's disciple? You have no connections, yet you got a job as soon as you arrived in Heaven. What will others think?"

"The Jade Emperor has to balance the various forces in the Heavenly Court. Your exceptional admission has already caused dissatisfaction among many people, so there was nothing he could do about the situation in the end."

"At that time, it was the suggestion that Wuqu Xingjun gave to His Majesty. His original words were that there are many officials in all the palaces and halls in the Heavenly Palace, but the Imperial Horse Stable is lacking a head steward."

"His Majesty then arranged for you to take up a post in the Imperial Horse Administration. His Majesty absolutely did not mean to look down on you."

"So there are bad people in the Heavenly Court! Please don't blame His Majesty and Venus."

After Mu Xin finished speaking, Sun Wukong's complexion improved significantly.

"But the Heavenly Court treats me like I'm being summoned and dismissed at will, which makes me look bad," Sun Wukong said with a cold snort.

"Oh dear! My senior brother!"

"What nonsense are you spouting? This is clearly you treating the Heavenly Court like it's nothing, summoning it at will and dismissing it at will."

"You've only been working at the Imperial Stables for a short time and you've already reached the mortal realm. The fact that the Heavenly Court didn't burn down Flower Fruit Mountain is already quite generous of them."

"This offer of amnesty is a way to give everyone a way out; if you take a step back, the matter will be settled."

"If you really anger the Heavenly Court, and they find out your background and report it to Master, things won't look good!"

Mu Xin knew very well that if those cowards in the Heavenly Court knew that Sun Wukong was Bodhi Patriarch's disciple, they would never dare to expose the matter.

After all, they couldn't even handle Sun Wukong and his group properly. If they add Bodhi Patriarch to the mix, the Heavenly Court might just explode...

Who do you think we should send to 'apprehend' Patriarch Bodhi?

However, given the current situation, he had no better option than to use Bodhi Patriarch to suppress Sun Wukong.

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"For my master's sake, I'll reluctantly agree to the Heavenly Court's request this time."

"But Old Man Taibai will have to come and invite me again, and the occasion will have to be grand enough!" Sun Wukong said with a cold snort.