Journey to the West: I really want to improve!

"Master, you think too highly of me. I'm not that arrogant. How could I possibly ask Li Tianwang to help me?"

"I did this through Huian Xingzhe Muzha, and everything was done through proper procedures. There's nothing wrong with it."

"Besides doing things for the military, I also prepared some Buddhist items and sent them over."

Mu Xin knew that his master was definitely curious about how he operated the equipment, so there was no point in hiding it and he reported the truth directly.

Upon hearing this, Venus frowned and remained silent for a long time.

"You have no other connection with Buddhism, right?"

"Or perhaps you're not a Buddhist?!"

Mu Xin was taken aback. What does "understanding Buddhism" mean? This term sounds so awkward.

"They secretly colluded with the Buddhist sect and leaked Heavenly Court secrets to them," Taibai Jinxing explained with a sigh of relief when he saw Mu Xin's blank expression.

"How could that be, Master! I just asked Huian Xingzhe Yin Huangrenlan for a favor. As for what they can find out, that depends on the military."

"Hui'an Xingzhe's original words were about upholding justice. Who in the Heavenly Court can withstand an investigation? Now it depends on how much Xu Jingyang is willing to pay."

Mu Xin hurriedly explained that the Heavenly Court and Buddhism were already wary of each other. Once someone was accused of having connections with Buddhism, it would be equivalent to having an impure stance, betraying the Heavenly Court, and colluding with foreign enemies.

This is a crime that even Venus, the planet Venus, couldn't bear, let alone Mu Xin.

"The waters of Buddhism are very deep. With your current cultivation level and status, you must not wade into them, or even I will not be able to save you then," Taibai Jinxing said very seriously.

"Master, please rest assured, I know my own limitations very well, and I will absolutely not get involved in Buddhist affairs," Mu Xin immediately assured him.

"What price did you pay for Huian Xingzhe's intervention this time?" Venus nodded and continued to ask.

"King Li wants me to continue collecting spirit stones for him in the mortal realm, and he's been urging me quite urgently."

"As you know, I've already set up an industry chain for him in the lower realm, with spirit stones being continuously transported to the military. Is the military's deficit really that large?" Mu Xin asked, somewhat puzzled.

"All of Li Jing's actions were as obvious as lice on a bald man's head in the Jade Emperor's eyes."

"But Li Jing must give His Majesty an attitude, an attitude to everyone."

"The deficit must be explained, or it must be made up, otherwise Li Jing will not be able to be handed over."

"Since you have this opportunity, continue to work for the military. Many people would love to find such an opportunity but can't get one."

"Relationships based on shared interests are the most stable, and this will always be the case," Venus said with a smile.

"Understood, Master. Don't worry, I will definitely maintain good relations with the military and the Thunder Department."

"However, since Huian Xingzhe took Huang Renlan away for investigation, what if Xu Jingyang and Huang Renlan retaliate against me?" Mu Xin poured a cup of tea for Taibai Jinxing and asked in a low voice.

"You little rascal! Now you're scared?"

"When you went to see Huian Xingzhe, how come you weren't worried about Xu Jingyang and Huang Renlan retaliating?" Taibai Jinxing laughed and scolded.

"At that time, I was only thinking about resolving the issue first, and I didn't think about anything else."

"Besides, Master, you can't just stand by and watch Xu Jingyang attack me, would that be a slap in your face?" Mu Xin said ingratiatingly.

"Your little schemes are written all over your face!"

"Don't worry, Xu Jingyang will absolutely not cause you any trouble. His status and position won't stoop to your level."

"If he actually lays a hand on you, that would be breaking the rules!"

"I've had my eye on that old bastard for a long time, and this is the perfect opportunity for me to make my move!"

"But I can't say for sure about Huang Renlan, since it's not appropriate for me to get involved in matters concerning you juniors."

"However, once you join the Thunder Department and cling to Wen Zhong's coattails, Huang Renlan won't be able to do much to you. On the contrary, you can take this opportunity to completely crush him!"

Venus took a sip of tea and patiently explained to Mu Xin, indicating that he didn't need to worry.

"Master is indeed experienced. Now that you say that, I'm not worried anymore." Mu Xin immediately flattered him again.

"You're riding high right now, so you need to think things through carefully. There are many people watching you, waiting for you to make a mistake. Once they catch you red-handed, it will be very difficult for you to recover."

"Especially now that you've climbed up to the Empress's high position, there are even more people who dislike you, so you need to be even more careful."

"If something really happens someday, remember not to reveal your relationship with the Empress and me. As long as you don't say anything, everything will be fine."

Venus put down his teacup and looked at Mu Xin with unusual seriousness.

Mu Xin chuckled inwardly. He was familiar with this plot; it was just what Bodhi Patriarch said to Sun Wukong, only now it was Taibai Jinxing saying it to him.

It's simply about severing causality, avoiding the guilt of master and disciple, and leaving enough room for maneuver to save face for all parties.

"Master, rest assured, it will take the people from the Thunder Department's Procuratorate two minutes to get to my cave, and it will only take me two breaths to fall into the cycle of reincarnation."

"You're saying that's impossible? I'm very tight-lipped!" Mu Xin patted his chest and assured him.

"You've got a whole set of stories to tell, kid. You even talk about entering reincarnation. If those things you did were found out, even the underworld wouldn't dare take you!" Venus laughed and scolded.

"Master, you are a senior figure in the Heavenly Court, but you really don't understand the helplessness of a lowly immortal like me."

"We immortals who ascended from the lower realms are of mediocre talent with no outstanding qualities, so we can only beg for opportunities like dogs."

"I'm lucky to have gotten this opportunity, but who knows what will happen to those who aren't so lucky..." Mu Xin said with a wry smile.

Why--!

Venus sighed. How could he not know? But what could he do?

"This is the current situation of the Heavenly Court; it has reached a bottleneck in its development. The best solution is to expand outwards, but expansion is easier said than done!"

"Master, I think Buddhism is a good target. If the Heavenly Court absorbs Buddhism, it will prosper for tens of thousands of years without any problem!" Mu Xin said in a low voice.

"Be careful what you say!"

"If you said something like that outside, those bald monks would be doing you a favor by killing you!"

"The future of the Heavenly Court is decided by His Majesty. No one else has a say. You are overstepping your bounds!" Venus shouted sternly.

Mu Xin shrank his neck and didn't say anything, but he felt that he was right. It was too difficult for the Heavenly Court to solve problems from within, but it was much easier to expand from the outside.

If we fight the Buddhist sect and a bunch of big shots die, wouldn't that be the perfect opportunity?

"The Peach Banquet is about to begin, so you must be careful during this time."

"The matters concerning the lower realm can be put on hold for now. Li Jing and Wen Zhong also know the importance and urgency of the matter. There can be no mistakes at this critical juncture."

"You might just manage to snag a six-thousand-year-old peach this time!" Venus avoided the topic of Buddhism.