Journey to the West: I really want to improve!

Mu Xin's fingers, holding the cup, paused slightly, and the smile on his face faded slightly, but he remained composed.

He gently placed the jade cup on the table and then said, "Oh? Please speak freely, Master Feng."

At this moment, Mu Xin appeared nonchalant, but in his heart he was secretly weighing the other party's intentions.

Feng Juxiu leaned forward slightly, lowered his voice, and spoke with a hint of boastfulness:

"The first thing is that Laozi is planning to renovate the Tushita Palace. Many people have been secretly inquiring about this, but I have heard for sure that Laozi has already chosen someone and specifically asked for you, Lord Mu, to personally lead the project."

Mu Xin's smile remained unchanged, but a fleeting tremor quickly crossed his eyes, which he immediately suppressed.

"The Tushita Palace is Laozi's sacred place of cultivation, it is of utmost importance."

"Is this information from Manager Feng reliable?"

Mu Xin was very clear about the status of the Tushita Palace in the Heavenly Court. It was the place of cultivation for Laozi and one of the most important and central places in the Heavenly Court.

This is not only the place where Laozi preached and refined elixirs, but also the place where most of the celestial elixirs, world-protecting treasures, and divine weapons of the Heavenly Court originated from the furnace of the Tushita Palace. It can be called the strategic foundation of the Heavenly Court, and its status is a hundred times greater than that of the South Heavenly Gate and the Peach Garden.

"Lord Mu, there's no smoke without fire in the Heavenly Court. Even a lowly official like me can hear such rumors. What do you think?" Feng Juxiu smiled but did not answer directly.

Mu Xin's index and middle fingers bounced back and forth on the table. The Peach Garden and the Tushita Palace were both important locations when Sun Wukong wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace.

Now everything needs to be renovated, and all of them have become directly related to him. To say that this is purely a coincidence is something even he himself doesn't believe.

But he couldn't understand how he, such an insignificant little celestial official, could get involved in these things.

But now is not the time to think about these things; he wants to know what the second thing is.

"I wonder what the second thing Manager Feng mentioned is?"

Feng Juxiu moved even closer to Mu Xin, lowering his voice even further:

"There's another matter, which I overheard in private, and I wanted to specifically remind Lord Mu of it."

"Ever since the matter of recruiting Sun Wukong was settled, Mo Qilin's illegitimate son has been harboring resentment towards you. He has criticized you openly and secretly, and his words are all aimed at you."

"I don't know why, but this definitely has an impact on your reputation."

He paused, feigning concern: "I'm afraid that one day he might deliberately cause trouble for you, and if that disrupts the overall restoration of the Peach Garden, that would be a real problem."

"As you know, that black Qilin is the mount of Lord Wen Zhong, the Heavenly Venerable of Thunder of the Nine Heavens Responding to the Origin of Thunder and Spreading Universal Transformation of the Thunder Department. No one dares to provoke it under normal circumstances."

"His illegitimate son is also arrogant and domineering; few people in the Heavenly Court dare to offend him."

The smile on Mu Xin's face faded, and he raised an eyebrow. He really hadn't expected this.

He did have some recollection of Mo Qilin's illegitimate son, who had caused quite a bit of trouble during the recruitment operation.

The key is that this little beast has no ability whatsoever; he's just a good-for-nothing. But how did I offend him? I really can't remember right now.

However, both of the things Feng Juxiu mentioned were very important to him, and he had to give something back, otherwise it would be unfair of him.

"These two pieces of news from Manager Feng are of paramount importance to me, and I will remember this kindness in my heart."

He leaned forward slightly: "I am now in full charge of the renovation of the Peach Garden. I dare not say much about other things, but I can still make decisions on the project."

"From now on, the engineering department will be under your full control, Feng Juxiu, overseeing all aspects of the repair work, including the application for spiritual materials, personnel allocation, and construction schedule. I will approve any plan you submit without any hesitation."

Mu Xin lightly tapped the table with his fingertips, clearly and directly conveying his feedback:

"When this project is successfully completed and the credit is reported to higher authorities, I will put your contributions first and properly request a substantial reward for you."

"Since you treat me with such sincerity, I, Mu Xin, will certainly not let you waste your efforts."

"Let's work together to get things done smoothly, and you'll definitely reap the benefits."

Upon hearing this, Feng Juxiu was stunned for a moment. His hand holding the wine glass paused slightly, and a look of surprise flashed in his eyes. He had clearly not expected Mu Xin to give such a straightforward and even unexpected response.

He quickly put down his wine glass, stood up, and solemnly bowed to Mu Xin, his back bent rather exaggeratedly.

"Lord Mu... I... I really didn't expect such trust and entrustment from you!"

"Lord Mu, please rest assured, I will do my utmost to oversee the project meticulously, ensuring that scheduling, construction, and the supply of materials are all handled flawlessly. I will not cause you any trouble and will certainly live up to your trust!"

Having said that, let's leave the previous business conversation behind; it wouldn't be appropriate to discuss it further.

The music grew increasingly melodious, and everyone raised their glasses to drink, the clinking of jade cups producing a clear and pleasant sound.

Some people talked about recent interesting stories from Heaven, while others savored the celestial fruits and fine wines on the table. No one mentioned the repairs to the Peach Garden anymore.

After the drinking session, Mu Xin arranged for Feng Juxiu and his group to experience some of the hidden attractions at Penglai Xianyinfang before they all left.

……

Mu Xin returned to his cave, his eyes clear, and began to review the events.

In short, today's dinner was more fruitful than expected.

Feng Juxiu may seem to be currying favor, but he actually has ulterior motives. He uses the secrets of the renovation of the Doushuai Palace and the hidden danger of the illegitimate child of the Mo Qilin as a pledge of loyalty, simply to get on my side in advance.

I granted him full authority over the engineering department and the credit for the completion of the project on the spot. Although it exceeded his expectations, it was not a loss for me.

The renovation of the Peach Garden already requires the unwavering cooperation of the engineering department, so this deal is a sure win.

The Tushita Palace project is an incredible opportunity, and we must verify this as soon as possible. If we can really get this job, we'll make a fortune if Sun Wukong 'kidnaps' us and gives us some Nine-Turn Golden Elixir!

If all else fails, ask your master, Venus, to help inquire, or pull some strings to make arrangements.

As for the hostility of Mo Qilin's illegitimate son, we can take precautions in advance. A good-for-nothing can't cause much trouble, but we must not let him ruin the current repairs of the Peach Garden.

Sending Ding Huan to confront that little bastard is the best option right now. One is arrogant because of his father, and the other is arrogant because of his wife. The two are a perfect match!

Thinking of this, a cold glint flashed in Mu Xin's eyes.

Feng Juxiu seems to be usable for now, but we still need to continue to observe his progress.

First, let's use him to stabilize the Peach Garden project; as for the rest, we'll take it one step at a time and figure it out ourselves.

"Next, I need to cultivate a relationship with my cheap 'senior brother'; I can't let the Heavenly Court down!"

Mu Xin stretched and muttered to himself, "After all, my workplace is right next to the Great Sage Equaling Heaven's Mansion. It would be a bit unreasonable not to go and take a look."